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Signs of improving market continue
The fire door market is recovering, although it still has some way to go
The fire door market is recovering, although it still has some way to go
Producers caught between rising costs and uncertain demand
Producers costs continue to rise but there’s doubt as to whether the market will take another price increase, especially as the quieter summer season approaches
Producers costs continue to rise but there’s doubt as to whether the market will take another price increase, especially as the quieter summer season approaches
Economy shows signs of recovery
Activity is patchy, but the latest surveys indicate some economic improvement
Activity is patchy, but the latest surveys indicate some economic improvement
Fire door sales show signs of recovery
Sales of timber fire doors are slowly recovering and large manufacturers have rallied. Rigby Research reports
Sales of timber fire doors are slowly recovering and large manufacturers have rallied. Rigby Research reports
Timber industry optimism rises
Timber traders are feeling more confident despite little change forecast in the first quarter
Timber traders are feeling more confident despite little change forecast in the first quarter
Supply issues tax pallet manufacturers
Timber prices are putting a strain on the pallet sector
Timber prices are putting a strain on the pallet sector
Fencing sector prepares for improved, but not bumper, year
Raw material cost increases created by tight supply are providing a challenge for both the fencing and pallet sectors
Raw material cost increases created by tight supply are providing a challenge for both the fencing and pallet sectors
Housing provides glimmer of hope but commercial build shrinks
The home-building sector has reported growth for four successive months
The home-building sector has reported growth for four successive months
Joiners budget for flat year ahead
Joinery demand picked up in the second half of 2009 but few are expecting any growth this year
Joinery demand picked up in the second half of 2009 but few are expecting any growth this year
Site glazing worries
Besides recession, the fire door sector is concerned over site glazing practice. Rigby Research reports
Besides recession, the fire door sector is concerned over site glazing practice. Rigby Research reports
Consumer confidence rises; business mood weakens
The UK economy remains fragile, despite improvements in some sectors
The UK economy remains fragile, despite improvements in some sectors
Plywood sector in balancing act
The UK plywood market is ticking over but any sudden increase in demand could result in shortages. Meanwhile, OSB demand and prices are rising
The UK plywood market is ticking over but any sudden increase in demand could result in shortages. Meanwhile, OSB demand and prices are rising
OSB demand rises
The OSB market is picking up
The OSB market is picking up
UK faces longer in the doldrums
The latest figures suggest the UK’s economic recovery remains elusive
The latest figures suggest the UK’s economic recovery remains elusive
MDF sales rise but sector cautious of false dawn
Their market is improving, but MDF suppliers are wary of raising their hopes too soon
Their market is improving, but MDF suppliers are wary of raising their hopes too soon
Recession eases in construction
There are grounds for optimism in construction, but consumers remain wary
There are grounds for optimism in construction, but consumers remain wary
Pallet sector remains quiet
Recession continues to hit demand for pallets – and wood packaging faces new plant health checks
Recession continues to hit demand for pallets – and wood packaging faces new plant health checks
Timber sector optimism improves
The latest CBI survey reveals that timber products manufacturers are feeling less pessimistic
The latest CBI survey reveals that timber products manufacturers are feeling less pessimistic
Some take the heat better in tough fire door market
Volume timber fire door manufacturers are being hit hardest by the recession, while smaller companies are benefiting from flexibility and long-term relationships
Volume timber fire door manufacturers are being hit hardest by the recession, while smaller companies are benefiting from flexibility and long-term relationships
Low to mid-market fencing enjoys reasonable season
There have been some bright points in an otherwise subdued market
There have been some bright points in an otherwise subdued market
