Search Results: 'PEFC UK'

Forecast bleak for timber supply
11 December, 2004
A shortage of vessels has left timber sitting on the quayside and, with soaring freight rates and rising fuel charges, importers face a leap in cost prices for the new year

CPET must do better
27 November, 2004
The review of forest certification schemes by the UK government's Central Point of Expertise on Timber procurement has fuelled debate over their relative merits. Rupert Oliver of Forest Industries Intelligence Ltd gives his view on the initiative

Battling the big issues
13 November, 2004
US hardwood has a fight on its hands to retain global market share, but has inherent competitive advantages. Mike Jeffree reports from the recent AHEC European convention

Joinery prices inch upwards as timber's popularity rises
16 October, 2004
The joinery industry is generally feeling positive, although the architectural sector continues to grapple with a skills shortage

China syndrome rattles UK post-summer market
02 October, 2004
The UK plywood sector is blaming a flood of Chinese imports for a softening of the market, a situation to which Brazilian producers may have to respond

Umbrella symbol needed
01 October, 2004

Capitalising on construction climate change
02 September, 2004
The Big Challenge conference flagged up the opportunities for wood presented by the UK's sustainable development drive

Primed for purpose
07 August, 2004
Specialist independent hardwood supplier PK is "back in the major league" with new products, new people and a new style of business relationships

Stora Enso sets a trend with customer conference
24 July, 2004
Market trends were on the agenda at a Timber Trends Day hosted by Stora Enso last month

Built on branch lines
24 July, 2004
Buildbase is rarely mentioned in the same breath as Jewson, Travis Perkins and Wolseley – and that's just the way the builders merchant chain likes it

Wood's French window
26 June, 2004
According to exhibitors, Carrefour International du Bois is reinforcing its status as one of the key timber trade fairs

Rising interest rates send jitters through joinery market
26 June, 2004
Joinery firms have been meeting budget but rising interest rates and increased costs are creating some unease

A bracing breath of French air
12 June, 2004

WWF not a hindrance
21 May, 2004

WWF obstacle to sustainable forest management
01 May, 2004

Woods that work for us all
01 May, 2004
The Forestry Commission today may have major responsibilities in conservation and in making woodlands a public playground, but its new boss still sees its role as a timber producer as vital

Perfect Finnish
03 April, 2004
UPM hopes to increase the use of timber in cladding applications with the introduction of a pre-finished version

Mills' fierce competition pushes up log prices
03 April, 2004
The larger mills are vying for raw material to meet their increased capacities, pushing up prices and, perhaps, pushing out smaller producers

Progress report
20 March, 2004
In his leadership interview with Canada-based Forest Certification Watch, PEFC secretary-general Ben Gunneberg discusses the strategic considerations in environmental certification

Certification gathers pace
20 March, 2004
The timber industry is working harder than ever to demonstrate the sustainability of its products