Search Results: 'Covers'

Irish counter currency change
23 August, 2017
Irish softwood sawmillers are investing heavily to boost competitiveness following the Brexit vote’s impact on currency markets, reports Stephen Powney

Unbowed by Brexit or log bans
23 August, 2017
The hardwood sector is facing its share of trading challenges, but generally reports business on or above budget. Mike Jeffree reports

Integrated Innovation Masters
20 June, 2015
South Sweden’s timber sector is diverse, dynamic and developing, as Mike Jeffree discovered on an industry road trip.

Doubly demanding days for hardwood
23 February, 2013
The hardwood sector acknowledges that contending simultaneously with competitive market conditions and the introduction of the EU Timber Regulation is a challenge. Mike Jeffree reports

Consumers confidence falls but housing outlook gives hope
10 December, 2012
Consumers may be holding back on major purchases but modest economic growth is forecast. Peter Varley reports

Joinerysoft expands JMS features
18 February, 2012
Popular joinery software JMS is being expanded to become a one-stop shop for the industry

Cleared for take-off
18 February, 2012
Meyer Timber sees the launch of its giant new Stoke-on-Trent distribution hub, complete with runway, as a major step towards the goal of being ‘best in class’ across the panels business

Resistant wood species may be cause of fencing failures
04 February, 2012

Chinks appear in chipboard supply
28 May, 2011
Continually rising costs are preoccupying chipboard producers, and supply could also become an issue soon

Joiners hold their breath over new year prospects
07 January, 2006
Joiners felt the impact of the slowdown in the housing market last year and, while they're trying to be optimistic about 2006, they acknowledge it may not be an easy start to the new year

Adding value adds sales for UK fencing suppliers
28 May, 2005
There are mixed fortunes in the fencing sector, but suppliers who have added value are benefiting from growing demand for more decorative products

Rising interest rates send jitters through joinery market
26 June, 2004
Joinery firms have been meeting budget but rising interest rates and increased costs are creating some unease

Consumers start to tread warily
25 January, 2003
Consumer spending may be slowing, but it could be the soft economic landing the government forecasts

Sitting fairly comfortably
12 October, 2002
Demand growth may be slowing and margins are not excessive, but the UK furniture market is still looking pretty healthy

Baltic economies draw more investment
16 February, 2002
Logging hampered by wet weather is upsetting the balance in the Baltics but long-term confidence is reflected in investment in new mills

Under the weather
15 December, 2001
The Baltics timber industry is getting into a cold sweat over the wet and mild weather which is interrupting harvesting

The good, the bad and the uncertain
01 December, 2001
In the long-term, there is potential for growth and success for the British timber industry but, in the short term, it is faced with high log prices, competition from lower priced imports and the increased use of recycled fibre

Exports fail to reach potential
10 November, 2001
The Russian government believes that forest certification and foreign investment are needed for the industry to fulfill its export potential

Regulations cause confusion
10 March, 2001
The perceived failure of local authorities to enforce EPA emission regulations has angered some wood finishing equipment makers who have developed their products in anticipation of full compliance – apparently long before the rest of the industry