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

Roadmap charts future
20 December, 2003
Representatives from across Europe's woodworking industry have been told of the need for co-ordinated "action" to combat declining profits

Spanish eyes are on design
20 December, 2003
Dedicated followers of fashion are tipping Spain as the emerging leader in design in Europe. But it is not just the Continental couture houses that are concerned about the growing Hispanic competition – industry is looking over its shoulder too

Taking responsibility
29 November, 2003
Trading in sustainably-managed timber is not only good for the environment – it's good for your bottom line. Andy Roby, the Timber Trade Federation's corporate social responsibility adviser, explains

Heat treatment kiln capacity may not meet needs
24 November, 2003

In the hardwood hothouse
15 November, 2003
US hardwood suppliers remain upbeat about their prospects in the demanding European market, the AHEC convention heard

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

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

East to west and back again
01 November, 2003

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

Millers' tale
01 November, 2003
Optimism is growing among home-grown softwood sawmillers, with volumes and prices steadily increasing

Malaysia offers help to Indonesia
24 October, 2003

Educating the customer
18 October, 2003
Duncan King of TRADA Technology Ltd's Business Solutions Group urges merchants and stockists to rethink their sales strategy, by displaying products with their end uses clearly highlighted and supported by good literature – before events overtake them

The heat is on for EU screen industry
18 October, 2003
Kevin Towler, managing director of Chiltern International Fire, and Mike Wood, business development manager for Pilkington Europe, urge fire door and screen makers to face up to changes in European standards and testing. They could impact on their survival

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

Problem or opportunity?
04 October, 2003
Delegates at the FEFPEB Congress heard that new phytosanitary regulations were still creating challenges

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

The growing challenge of doing business
04 October, 2003
The TTF annual conference heard that timber traders have plenty to think about, besides selling products

Green-tinted globalisation
09 August, 2003
The hardwood trade is having to keep its eye on an ever greater number of balls. Besides the usual vagaries of currency fluctuation, it has to factor in manufacturing migration, changing consumption patterns and, of course, the rising importance of environmental certification. Industry consultant Michael Buckley reports

Wood-warmed village
26 July, 2003
Sawmill co-products could soon be heating an entire Welsh village