Search Results: 'Forest Research'

Tougher times ahead
18 December, 2019
An over abundance of European and Scandinavian softwood combined with Brexit worries have impacted demand and forced sawn timber prices down for Irish mills. Sally Spencer reports

Global uncertainty hits confidence
22 April, 2019
Finnish mills are satisfied with demand but political events around the world have the potential to cause some disruption. Keren Fallwell reports

The key to stability
21 March, 2016
Europe currently holds the key to overall market stability in the tropical timber market

Late start to season brings steady demand
13 July, 2013
After a weather-related lacklustre start to the year, demand has finally picked up for British timber processors. Sally Spencer 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

Steady as she goes
03 September, 2011
While the holiday season continues, UK traders have found August to be a quiet month, in many cases, too quiet. Markets across Europe are ticking over, but shippers believe that demand will accelerate during September as low inventories need replenishing

Finnish mills cautious about trading in new year
12 December, 2009
The market has improved but demand for timber and the supply of logs remain fragile

Swedish mills breathe easier but log shortage threatens supply
14 November, 2009
Production cuts have created some balance but it is still a supply-driven market

Lack of logs dominates Finnish market
13 June, 2009
There has been a seasonal rise in timber demand in Finland but sawmills are frustrated by a tight log supply

Joiners seek advantage in competitive market
04 April, 2009
There is significantly less work available than this time last year so joinery manufacturers are improving their service to win what business they can

Short-term pain, long-term gain
17 January, 2009
The Swedish timber industry is bracing itself for a difficult year or two, but is still investing in the longer term

Sawn wood production slides by a quarter
17 January, 2009
Finland, like all timber producers, is facing a tough market but Russia delaying the next rise in export duties has handed it some respite

Industry's GDP contribution falls by half over 10 years
25 October, 2008
As the Finnish forest products industry struggles with the current economic climate, the FFIF says new operating models and technologies are needed to increase profitability

Asian demand could soften Finnish downturn
21 June, 2008
Growing demand for European softwood in Asia could boost the Finnish sawmilling industry at the end of this year

As demand slows, producers gear up for competition
16 February, 2008
The Finnish Forest Research Institute is forecasting a tough year ahead for the sawnwood market

Uncertainty after success
12 January, 2008
Sweden’s timber and forestry sector has enjoyed a buoyant year, but still has to deal with long-term strategic issues

Upbeat mood gives way to caution and confusion
08 December, 2007
The buoyant market peaked in August and some UK mills reduced production, partly because customers have overstocked to avoid the shortages experienced earlier in the year

Higher costs and timber shortage could take toll
10 November, 2007
Finnish industry’s recent efforts to improve profitability could be eroded by higher costs and energy taxes

Finland looks for alternative supplies
19 July, 2007
A shortage of supply, which will only worsen when Russia raises its export duties, is forcing Finland to look for other sources

Industry restructures to improve competitiveness
28 October, 2006
Finland's big forest products companies are restructuring to redress the imbalance between production and profitability