Search Results: 'TRADA'

Challenges all round for softwood
23 October, 2019
Trade in softwood has been tumultuous this year but this month may see more stability. Jerry Wilson reports

Unbowed by Brexit or log bans
23 August, 2017
The hardwood sector is facing its share of trading challenges, but generally reports business on or above budget. Mike Jeffree reports

Hardwood recovers buoyancy post-Brexit
19 August, 2016
The UK hardwood sector seems to be weathering the immediate currency and confidence impacts of the EU referendum; it’s passing price rises on and forecasts a good to firm second half. Mike Jeffree reports

No records broken but budgets met
24 February, 2016
The UK hardwood sector may be dealing with numerous issues besides buying and selling timber, but reports business as relatively stable through 2015. Mike Jeffree reports

Diversity Drivers
20 February, 2015
A range of market factors are coming together to drive choice and variety in the hardwood market. Mike Jeffree reports

Cladding sector enjoys growth
18 August, 2014
The UK timber cladding market is growing and while the appetite for traditional materials remains, product innovation has led to new options for building façades. Sally Spencer reports

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

Reduced forward buying could lead to shortages
17 July, 2008
Some UK importers are doing little forward buying and reduced demand from the west is a contributing factor in the consolidation of China's plywood sector

Joinery companies prepare for tough time ahead
24 May, 2008
Costs are increasing but joinery firms are not able to raise prices in the current economic climate

Joiners price increases offset by rising costs
28 April, 2007
Joiners’ order books are healthy despite higher costs forcing them to raise prices

New year kicks off with healthy order books
06 January, 2007
Joiners have plenty of orders on their books for the first few months of 2007 but concerns about costs – and competitiveness – remain

Rising demand gives boost to industry optimism
27 September, 2006
Strengthening demand has eased the worries of many joiners – and given some enough confidence to raise prices

Joiners set to buck gloom of UK manufacturing
10 June, 2006
While the DTI predicts that rising energy costs will cause many UK manufacturers to close their doors, the BWF says the outlook for joiners is more positive

CE marking made simple
16 March, 2006
Chiltern Dynamics and BM Trada Certification have produced a technical information sheet to show manufacturers and specifiers what impact CE marking could have on the market.

Joiners hold their breath over new year prospects
07 January, 2006
Joiners felt the impact of the slowdown in the housing market last year and, while they're trying to be optimistic about 2006, they acknowledge it may not be an easy start to the new year

Low consumer confidence impacts joinery sector
20 August, 2005
Joinery orders have slowed and few companies expect any improvement before the end of the year

Order books healthy as building market slows
19 March, 2005
Both mass production and architectural joiners report good demand although they're not giving any forecasts

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

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

Joinery hits target but remains uninspired
17 April, 2004
Developments at Dale Joinery have dominated the sector with some companies picking up extra business as a result of its demise. Factory finishing continues to be the trend for windows, doors and staircases