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Stronger building market gives ply sector hope
28 December, 2013
UK demand for plywood is improving, buoyed by increasing construction activity. Ian Martin reports
Hardwood sector moves to a better place
05 October, 2013
The consensus is that the hardwood market is turning around and traders are happier with business levels. Mike Jeffree reports
UK buyers lack confidence to look beyond short term
05 October, 2013
Demand from the UK’s building sector is increasing but, while the timber industry expects trade to improve next year, longer-term confidence is still lacking
Firming demand hints at market recovery
21 September, 2013
The chipboard sector is hopeful that recent improving demand is a sign of a sustained recovery. Ian Martin reports
Producers upbeat as construction picks up
24 August, 2013
There are positive vibes across the MDF sector as orders pick up and price rises loom. However, increasing costs still cause concern. Ian Martin reports
Banking on boring
15 June, 2013
The UK hardwood sector remains a tough place to be, but traders report signs of greater stability. Mike Jeffree reports
Euro competition weakens appetite for price increases
23 April, 2013
UK chipboard manufacturers are reasonably satisfied with demand but they’re feeling the pressure of rising costs and competition from Europe. Ian Martin reports
EUTR could redraw plywood trading patterns
23 February, 2013
Chinese mills have been busy filling orders before the introduction of the EUTR but there is much speculation over what will happen when these stocks are exhausted. Ian Martin reports
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
UK market accepts MDF price rises
26 January, 2013
Rising costs are forcing MDF producers to consider another price increase in the first quarter. Ian Martin reports
Swedish mills prepare for another tough year
12 January, 2013
Swedish mills expect no change in trading conditions this year but at least production cuts will go some way to bringing some market balance. Keren Fallwell reports