Search Results: 'Wood for Good'

Working harder and smarter in hardwood
17 December, 2011

Eurozone uncertainty impacts chipboard orders
12 November, 2011
Demand for chipboard is generally flat and UK producers are not banking on any recovery at least until the second half of next year

Russian mills raise their game with quality supply
29 October, 2011
Demand for Russian timber is holding up in a tough global market, and what many mills are supplying is top quality

Confidence in recovery falters
01 October, 2011
The latest economic results fuel concerns over a second downturn

Weak demand persists
17 September, 2011
Stable pricing for fencing and pallet wood is a relief to manufacturers, but weak current demand is creating difficult market conditions

British mills stand firm on market share
23 July, 2011
The British-grown timber sector is still buoyant but expects to have to work even harder to hang on to recent gains

Costs and currency put pressure on Swedish mills
11 June, 2011
Swedish mills may have to reduce production to ease the pressure of log costs

Manufacturing drives growth
02 April, 2011
There has been some growth in manufacturing but government spending cuts mean the situation is still fragile

Economic outlook gives nervous edge to hardwood traders' optimism
19 March, 2011
Concerns over the wider economy and continuing tight supply are making the hardwood sector cagey about the market outlook

British mills expectant rather than confident for year ahead
05 March, 2011
The British-grown timber sector started the year in fine fettle and is looking forward to strong demand across all product categories

North African unrest creates caution amongst softwood shippers
19 February, 2011
After a surge of business in January, the UK softwood market has slowed as confidence wanes in the face of bad debts and cash flow problems. Shippers dealing with north Africa have become nervous as the social and economic outlook takes a new turn

MDF price hikes lke to be a feature of 2011
19 February, 2011
Producers are raising MDF prices but, in relative terms, the product is still cheaper than it was nearly 20 years ago.

Hope springs for housing
05 February, 2011
UK growth has shrunk but expectations for house sales have improved

Pallet producers hopeful of better year ahead
22 January, 2011
It’s been a tough few years in the pallet sector and manufacturers are hoping for some relief in raw material price inflation and a boost in demand