Search Results: 'Wood for Good'

Margins under pressure
28 December, 2013
Ireland’s mills have enjoyed an increase in demand but high log prices are eating into margins. Keren Fallwell reports

Stronger building market gives ply sector hope
28 December, 2013
UK demand for plywood is improving, buoyed by increasing construction activity. Ian Martin reports

Confidence set to grow
14 December, 2013
The MDF market’s progress is showing no signs yet of slowing for Christmas and the positive trend is expected to continue next year. Ian Martin reports

Mills reveal full orders and commitment to stock
02 December, 2013
Mills are at capacity in the run-up to Christmas as demand for British-grown timber continues to hold firm. Sally Spencer reports.

Wind of change
16 November, 2013
Prospects of raw material price inflation are on the horizon in fencing and pallet sectors. Stephen Powney reports

Hardwood sector moves to a better place
05 October, 2013
The consensus is that the hardwood market is turning around and traders are happier with business levels. Mike Jeffree reports

Producers upbeat as construction picks up
24 August, 2013
There are positive vibes across the MDF sector as orders pick up and price rises loom. However, increasing costs still cause concern. Ian Martin reports

Mills face acute log shortages
27 July, 2013
While UK traders detect a measured improvement in demand, many sawmills are gasping for fibre to fulfil existing contracts and plan for the rest of the third quarter. Despite a tightened supply and price increases from exporters, UK prices are still being held back by home-grown and residues of cheaper landed stock.

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

Mills pay the price of high log costs
29 June, 2013
Spruce log scarcity and sky-high prices still dominate the German timber industry. Stephen Powney reports

Banking on boring
15 June, 2013
The UK hardwood sector remains a tough place to be, but traders report signs of greater stability. Mike Jeffree reports

Optimism improves among Asian producers
01 June, 2013
European business is slow for Asian producers but markets closer to home are keeping them busy.

Fencing market warms up
23 April, 2013
The arrival of some long-awaited milder weather will help the fencing trade but the long lean spell could be leaving some companies tight on cash. Stephen Powney reports

Euro competition weakens appetite for price increases
23 April, 2013
UK chipboard manufacturers are reasonably satisfied with demand but they’re feeling the pressure of rising costs and competition from Europe. Ian Martin reports

Spiralling costs force producers to raise prices
06 April, 2013
Second quarter price rises for MDF are on the way as producers try to compensate for soaring costs. Ian Martin reports

Strengthening demand raises shippers’ hopes
23 March, 2013
Improving demand in Asia and North America is providing optimism, but in Europe it’s a different story. Keren Fallwell reports

Doubly demanding days for hardwood
23 February, 2013
The hardwood sector acknowledges that contending simultaneously with competitive market conditions and the introduction of the EU Timber Regulation is a challenge. Mike Jeffree reports

Shipping costs impact on exports
09 February, 2013
Weak demand from Europe for tropical timber has become business as usual for Asian producers

UK market accepts MDF price rises
26 January, 2013
Rising costs are forcing MDF producers to consider another price increase in the first quarter. Ian Martin reports