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

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

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

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

Swedish shippers increase focus on UK market
06 March, 2004
Swedish shippers are looking at the UK as the weakening dollar slows demand in the US and European construction markets remain quiet