Search Results: 'Timber Trade Federation'

New Phase of Covid-19 Begins
05 June, 2020
The UK has moved into a new phase in its response to the Covid-19 pandemic and the government clearly wants to try and re-start elements of the UK economy. Stephen Powney reports

Better Prospects
30 March, 2020
Chipboard market sentiment has improved since the General Election and clear decision over Brexit, reports Stephen Powney

Highway to Hardwood Market growth
18 December, 2019
Last month’s International Hardwood Conference demonstrated a new energy and focus in the sector. Mike Jeffree reports

Little Change in Chipboard Trading
23 October, 2019
There is a mix of views on the current state of the UK chipboard market but whatever the perspective, no-one is using positive superlatives. Keren Fallwell reports

Imports erode MDF price gains
29 July, 2019
UK demand for MDF is stable, if unremarkable, but European imports are putting downward pressure on prices. Keren Fallwell reports

Softwood futures
22 April, 2019
This year’s Timber Trade Federation (TTF) UK Softwood Conference attracted a large audience keen to hear about the market’s potential direction amid the continuing political and economic uncertainty, reports Stephen Powney

Brexit concerns start to bite
25 October, 2018
The chipboard sector has had its challenges and Brexit is looming large. Andrew Tunnicliffe reports

Making the most of challenging times
25 October, 2018
Business in the joinery sector under the “shadow of Brexit” may be more stop start and capital investment may be patchy but manufacturers still see opportunities to drive market share. Mike Jeffree reports

Politics start to dominate
25 September, 2018
Currently stable, the UK plywood market remains positive but there are challenges looming. Meanwhile OSB continues to take market share. TTJ contributor Andy Tunnicliffe speaks to key market players

Irish timber processors stay true to UK market
29 December, 2017
Ireland’s economy has made a good recovery but domestic demand for timber is still at a low level, making the UK a crucial and enduring export market. Sally Spencer reports

Softwood in tune and on trend
22 November, 2017
The International Softwood Conference highlighted primarily positive trends for the softwood sector around the globe, with demand growing and new applications taking root. Mike Jeffree reports

Plywood sales On steady course
25 September, 2017
UK plywood demand is reasonably healthy, and expected to remain so, but shipping issuesand environmental crackdowns in China could affect supply. Keren Fallwell reports

Tight supply is talking point
20 July, 2017
The UK’s MDF sector is reasonably happy with demand levels but tight supply is causing some issues. Keren Fallwell reports

Further Whitewood price increases expected
20 February, 2017
Timber exports from the Baltics to the UK increased in 2016 but further price increases for whitewood are widely being mooted for Q2, reports Stephen Powney

Keep calm and carry on
20 September, 2016
Sterling’s post-referendum fall is currently probably the biggest issue for UK plywood traders. Keren Fallwell reports

Heath boost for Swedish mills
21 June, 2016
Market conditions have improved for Swedish sawmills and their Q2 results are expected to show a substantial improvement. Stephen Powney reports.

Currency changes shape market
20 May, 2016
Fluctuating exchange rates are currently perhaps the biggest single influence on the plywood market. Keren Fallwell reports

Chipping in
21 March, 2016
UK chipboard volume import stats show a reduction for 2015 and the market is reportedly clouded at the start of this year

Baltic mills look for improvements
24 February, 2016
Export market conditions for Baltic sawmillers were challenging in 2015 but they are hoping for improvements this year. Stephen Powney reports

Celtic phoenix rises
24 February, 2016
Ireland’s economy is growing but for the country’s sawmills, the UK remains their focus. Keren Fallwell reports