Search Results: 'Wood for Good'

Rising costs put pressure on margins
18 December, 2004
Costs are rising but, with competition tight, many joinery companies are nervous about passing them on to customers

Changes present new chances for British industry
18 December, 2004
Although trade has quietened as the housing market cools, it has been a good year for the British-grown industry

Disappointingly downbeat end to an upbeat year
11 December, 2004
After an upbeat period the plywood sector is ending the year on a slightly downbeat note but, despite some volatility in prices, the sector is generally positive about 2005

Results improve but supply problems loom
27 November, 2004
The Finnish forestry industry is buoyant, but has to wrestle with longer-term strategic challenges

Cooling housing market reduces confidence
27 November, 2004
Business confidence is low and weaker housing is not helping

Year expected to end on a more difficult note
13 November, 2004
Although the next two months may be more difficult than the rest of the year, West African traders remain optimistic for the long term

UK frustrated by hardwood supplies
30 October, 2004
Although sales have picked up slightly since the end of the summer, UK hardwood traders will generally be happy to turn their backs on 2004

Raw material shortage looms, says forestry board
30 October, 2004
Claims by the National Forestry Board that raw material supply is threatened by over-felling have been dismissed by the Swedish Forest Industries Federation

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

Good demand in all sectors keeps industry optimistic
16 October, 2004
Despite a slow start, it has generally been a good year for the British timber industry – and it is not over yet

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

Asia sustains stable market
18 September, 2004
Log and sawn lumber prices are on an upward trend and strong economic growth in China and India is expected

Nirvana beckons Irish timber trade as business booms
04 September, 2004
Good business is being reported in the Irish timber trade, despite a wet summer

Finnish production grows despite weaker demand
21 August, 2004
Figures for the second quarter show Finland's production is in good health

Pallet makers find lower resistance to price rises
07 August, 2004
Pallet makers have managed to push through price increases of up to 10% but the fencing sector's spirits have been dampened by poor summer weather

New body could provide single voice for industry
10 July, 2004
The British timber industry is in good shape as it takes changes to treatment regulations and a new industry body in its stride

Merchant activity at odds with importers' view
12 June, 2004
High levels of landed stock in the UK are putting downward pressure on prices

Manufacturers feel pressure of rising costs
29 May, 2004
Pallet and fencing manufacturers are managing to keep ahead of rising costs but the latter are feeling a little below par for the time of year

All eyes on Irish housing
01 May, 2004
The state of the Irish housing market continues to be a major talking point

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