Search Results: 'EU'

Baltics' reliance on Russian logs grows
20 December, 2003
Major changes are expected in the Baltics over the next few years as the region grows increasingly dependent on Russia for its raw material

Importers feel "mildly optimistic" about new year prospects
15 November, 2003
Although there is some movement in the UK hardwood sector, generally demand is disappointing and there is little sign of improvement on the horizon

Finnish production stays high despite slack demand
15 November, 2003
Finnish companies are concentrating on increasing production levels with investment in new facilities in Russia and the Baltics

Rocketing US demand pushes up prices elsewhere
01 November, 2003
There is renewed vigour in the plywood and OSB sectors and it is largely thanks to strong US demand

Summer weather takes the heat out of furniture sales
04 October, 2003
Domestic furniture sales are poor but exports may give manufacturers a boost

Prices rise but new requirements bring new challenges
04 October, 2003
Good weather helped to boost fencing prices but, while there has been some movement in pallet prices, the sector still suffers from overcapacity. Now the two sectors face their individual challenges of changes to CCA use and phytosanitary requirements

UK merchants take cautious approach to rising market
28 June, 2003
Joinery prices are rising but, reluctant to rock the boat, UK merchants have only just started to pass the increases on to their customers

Celtic Tiger's roar now a purr
17 May, 2003
Although the Irish economy is considered to be slowing, it is still comfortably outperforming most European countries

Public non-residential construction to lead growth
03 May, 2003
Improvements to schools and hospitals is expected to drive construction growth

Hopes of a first quarter price rise are dashed
19 April, 2003
MDF prices have taken an unexpected tumble but most are confident it's little more than a blip

Hardboard holds its own against MDF competition
22 March, 2003
MDF may have encroached on some of hardboard's traditional areas but many players believe it still has a niche

Public sector to provide strongest growth
08 March, 2003
Growth will continue in public sector construction but in the private sector output will fall

Ice locks up timber cargoes
22 February, 2003
The usual post-festivity depression is exacerbated by exceptionally bad weather which is icing up some ports.

Sales expected to grow but uncertainties abound
08 February, 2003
Consumer spending on furniture will continue to grow but the question is by how much?

Good fencing news, but perennial problems hit pallets
25 January, 2003
The fencing sector is already feeling optimistic about the coming year but, in contrast, the beleaguered pallet business is suffering from overcapacity and low demand

Lead times from Baltics stretch as ice grips region
25 January, 2003
Supplies of plywood to the UK are variable, while overcapacity is a dampener in the OSB sector