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Lower consumer spending subdues pallet demand
11 December, 2005
The fencing and pallets sectors are finding little reason to celebrate as a difficult year draws to a close
Fencing fortunes as mixed as the summer weather
17 September, 2005
The fencing sector has seen varying levels of business this year, but for the pallet industry it's been a more consistent story of low demand and high costs
Orders slide below expectations
09 July, 2005
The hardwood sector is experiencing lower trading levels as consumer confidence takes a dip
Consumer caution unnerves market
11 June, 2005
The decline in consumer spending has weakened demand for chipboard but the UK sector is determined to stand firm on price
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
Bullish market turns bearish as UK demand wanes
14 May, 2005
The UK plywood sector could be in for a long summer as flat demand has coincided with rising imports from China
Demand is buoyant for Finnish birch plywood
19 February, 2005
Despite a forecast of continuing growth in spending on furniture this year, and an upturn in consumer confidence, manufacturers are in sombre mood
Swedes fear CPET decision could disrupt trade
08 January, 2005
There was strong demand for Swedish timber in 2004 but now the industry fears that the CPET's classification of PEFC as proof of legality, rather than sustainability, could advantage other suppliers