Search Results: 'Wood for Good'

Irish Growth
21 December, 2015
Following on from our coverage on the recent FEFPEB pallet congress in Ireland, we ask pallet entrepreneur Sean Lehane, owner of Mid Cork Pallets, about the development of his business and how he sees the wider market situation in Ireland.

Mills hold price solidarity
20 November, 2015
West and Central African hardwood producers have held their price solidarity in spite of several negative market factors

Stability creates positive market sentiment
20 October, 2015
Chipboard demand in the UK is not breaking any records but the market is stable and traders have a positive outlook. Keren Fallwell reports.

Window Opens
20 October, 2015
Market fundamentals look positive for the joinery products sector, though skills shortages and cost pressures are a concern. Stephen Powney reports.

Plywood demand remains on even keel
21 September, 2015
The plywood sector is expected to remain on a stable course for the remainder of the year but there are still some issues causing concern. Keren Fallwell reports.

Commodity Softwood Price Challenge
20 August, 2015
High stock levels and falling prices have been a recent feature in the softwood trade, reports Jerry Wilson

Integrated Innovation Masters
20 June, 2015
South Sweden’s timber sector is diverse, dynamic and developing, as Mike Jeffree discovered on an industry road trip.

Gearing up for the future
20 June, 2015
The Swedish timber industry is in positive mood, as domestic demand strengthens and global economic improvement drives export demand. Mikael Eliasson, director Swedish Wood at the Swedish Forest Industries Federation, reports.

In good shape
20 May, 2015
Fencing sales have been on the increase with the onset of warmer weather. Stephen Powney reports.

Currency changes create buying caution
20 May, 2015
Currency movements are making buyers cautious but underlying demand for plywood is said to be good. Keren Fallwell reports.

British Bullish in spite of price pain
20 April, 2015
The exchange rate moving in favour of imports has dented British producers’ margins but they say they’ll stay firm on retaining market share. Sally Spencer reports

Supply surge and currency caution
20 April, 2015
Finnish mills are facing the dual challenges of a weakening euro and a supply-driven market. Keren Fallwell reports

Asia Prospects
20 March, 2015
Traders in timber products from Asia saw an improved market in 2014 but prospects this year are less clear

Hardwood Health
20 February, 2015
The hardwood business is not without its issues, but continuing demand growth and slowly but steadily improving supply are ingredients for a positive market outlook. Mike Jeffree reports