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EU anti-dumping delay creates uncertainty
08 December, 2007
UK buyers are reluctant to place new orders for Chinese plywood while the EU’s plans for anti-dumping duties are still unknown

Manufacturers remain confident of market stability
10 November, 2007
Despite talk of lower-priced offers, UK manufacturers are determined to stand firm on prices, confident that any weakening of the market is a temporary blip

Importers stock up ahead of threatened EU duties
29 September, 2007
While the industry waits for news of an EU anti-dumping duty on Chinese ply, a number of UK importers have been on a buying frenzy and even more is on the water

Market holds breath for decision on anti-dumping duties
05 July, 2007
Some imports of Chinese ply are on hold as buyers wait for the EU’s decision on anti-dumping duties, and softwood plywood from northern Europe is in short supply

Lead times lengthen and prices rise
12 May, 2007
Raw material supply issues have hit the plywood sector and, with mills busy, lead times are being stretched

Competition for raw material intensifies as shortage continues
31 March, 2007
Traditionally, the UK fencing sector spends the early part of the year in eager anticipation of the Easter period when the combination of often improved weather conditions and a holiday period generally sparks a significant upturn in demand, particularly in the domestic sector. But to say that 2007 has followed a different course would be a supreme understatement: since mid-January, fencing companies have been inundated with orders which many are struggling to fulfil because of a lack of raw material supply.

Traders are braced for another difficult year
17 March, 2007
Although any definite trends for 2007 are yet to emerge, supply is expected to continue to be a problem

Strong market expected to remain for near future
17 February, 2007
Prices of material from the Far East have risen steadily over the past 18 months and during the first half of 2007 it looks likely to be more of the same