Search Results: 'Financial Times'

Improved demand brings some Christmas cheer to MDF sector
19 December, 2009
MDF demand has risen in the fourth quarter but UK buyers are remaining cautious

Going for brokerage
19 December, 2009
Brokers provide an alternative route to financing capital investment. Mike Jeffree asked two operating in the timber sector, Jody Senior of Anglo Scottish Asset Finance and Robin Timms of UK Asset Solutions, which manages Weinig and Homag Finance, how broking works and what the advantages are to the client

Bonding with banks
19 December, 2009
Keeping in close contact with your finance provider is one of the tips for companies trading in a tough economic climate from Lloyds TSB corporate market relationships director Ashley Wild

Stairways write new chapter
12 December, 2009
Stairways Group is looking beyond the recession with a new factory site and new products

Mileage in mouldings
12 December, 2009
Mouldings manufacturers remain confident that there’ll always be a market for their products

Keep fit and healthy
31 October, 2009

Keep fit and healthy
31 October, 2009

Oregon introduces interim logging plan
20 October, 2009

Fighting funds
17 October, 2009
Darren Baker of Lloyds TSB explains how businesses can access funding to help them emerge stronger out of recession, not just survive

Biesse seeks leadership role in door and window technology
17 October, 2009

MDF sales rise but sector cautious of false dawn
17 October, 2009
Their market is improving, but MDF suppliers are wary of raising their hopes too soon

Biesse targets efficiency
25 July, 2009

RH Wilson (Lakes) Ltd back on track
25 July, 2009

Softwood sawmillers record US$12/m³ global average loss
08 July, 2009

Södra acquires timber house manufacturer
07 July, 2009

Taking over the reins
27 June, 2009
The TTBS presidency recently changed hands. Sally Spencer spoke to the incoming and outgoing presidents about their ambitions for the timber trade’s own charity

It's time for timber frame
30 May, 2009
When the economic upturn comes and the urgent need for fast, sustainable building becomes even more critical, timber frame looks set to be the number one choice. Liz Male of the UK Timber Frame Association reports

Rating options
16 May, 2009
Foreign currency options could help timber importers dealing with unfavourable exchange rates. Adrian Sutherland, head of corporate sales at currency broker World First, explains

Fencing sector keeps a keen eye on spring weather
02 May, 2009
The fencing sector is hoping that more good weather this Bank holiday will buoy sales, while in the pallet sector Latvia’s reduced output is providing opportunities in the UK

European Parliament passes illegal timber draft regulations
22 April, 2009