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Confidence in recovery falters
The latest economic results fuel concerns over a second downturn
The latest economic results fuel concerns over a second downturn
Weak demand persists
Stable pricing for fencing and pallet wood is a relief to manufacturers, but weak current demand is creating difficult market conditions
Stable pricing for fencing and pallet wood is a relief to manufacturers, but weak current demand is creating difficult market conditions
Manufacturers find respite in exports
With the economy slowing again, business confidence has fallen
With the economy slowing again, business confidence has fallen
Joiners hunt for positives in tough market
Everyone agrees the joinery market is facing difficult times but individual companies are finding ways of coping
Everyone agrees the joinery market is facing difficult times but individual companies are finding ways of coping
Manufacturers' output falls, costs rise
The latest economic and construction forecasts suggest the road to recovery is still rocky
The latest economic and construction forecasts suggest the road to recovery is still rocky
Costs remain major issue for chipboard producers
Rises in chipboard prices have almost become a regular event, but still producers are barely covering increases in costs
Rises in chipboard prices have almost become a regular event, but still producers are barely covering increases in costs
Manufacturing drives growth
There has been some growth in manufacturing but government spending cuts mean the situation is still fragile
There has been some growth in manufacturing but government spending cuts mean the situation is still fragile
Hope springs for housing
UK growth has shrunk but expectations for house sales have improved
UK growth has shrunk but expectations for house sales have improved
Pallet producers hopeful of better year ahead
It’s been a tough few years in the pallet sector and manufacturers are hoping for some relief in raw material price inflation and a boost in demand
It’s been a tough few years in the pallet sector and manufacturers are hoping for some relief in raw material price inflation and a boost in demand
Fencing sector ready for warmer weather
The fencing sector is a combination of a warm spring and bank holidays will boost demand
The fencing sector is a combination of a warm spring and bank holidays will boost demand
Joiners view uncertain outlook with “cautious optimism”
The joinery sector is facing a quiet first quarter but companies are hoping for an upturn in the spring
The joinery sector is facing a quiet first quarter but companies are hoping for an upturn in the spring
On course for a slow recovery
Consumer and business confidence remain low, yet the economic outlook is “broadly reassuring”
Consumer and business confidence remain low, yet the economic outlook is “broadly reassuring”
Double dip or on the way up?
It’s mixed signals from construction, with house prices predicted to fall, but new figures showing building on the up
It’s mixed signals from construction, with house prices predicted to fall, but new figures showing building on the up
Orders increase but consumer optimism remains elusive
Manufacturing and housebuilding have both recorded growth but there’s still a long road ahead
Manufacturing and housebuilding have both recorded growth but there’s still a long road ahead
Fire door sales on upward trend
Demand for fire doors has improved but government spending cuts are expected to impact sales
Demand for fire doors has improved but government spending cuts are expected to impact sales
Sustainable construction drive pushes market to timber frame
The timber frame sector has seen a recovery in activity through 2010 and, while 2011 is expected to be tough, it's upbeat about the medium to longer term
The timber frame sector has seen a recovery in activity through 2010 and, while 2011 is expected to be tough, it's upbeat about the medium to longer term
Rising costs put pressure on fencing sector
Costs are soaring for fencing manufacturers against a background of lukewarm demand. Stephen Powney reports
Costs are soaring for fencing manufacturers against a background of lukewarm demand. Stephen Powney reports
Timber prices dominate talk in pallet trade
Raw material costs are the subject of conversation for pallet manufacturers
Raw material costs are the subject of conversation for pallet manufacturers
Joinery sales improve but rising costs keep pressure on margins
Joinery demand has stabilised to some extent but there are concerns about the impact of public spending cuts and the rise in VAT
Joinery demand has stabilised to some extent but there are concerns about the impact of public spending cuts and the rise in VAT
Government austerity measures dent consumer confidence
Consumers increased pessimism is reflected in the furniture and housing markets
Consumers increased pessimism is reflected in the furniture and housing markets
