Search Results: 'Wood for Good'

Plywood sector “in limbo” as trade awaits EUTR
17 December, 2012
Plywood sales in the UK have been slow, held back partly by an unwillingness to buy forward while the sector awaits the impact of the EU Timber Regulation, which comes into effect in March. Ian Martin reports

A year of two halves
29 November, 2012
The British-grown timber sector is thankful it had a good start to the year because the second half has been pretty disappointing. Sally Spencer reports

British timber sector proves its staying power
20 August, 2012
The weakening of the euro has removed some of the gloss from the British timber sector’s fortunes but it’s still enjoying good levels of business. Sally Spencer reports

Chipboard sales tell a tale of two markets
14 April, 2012
First-quarter sales have held up well but MFC is selling better than other products

Winter weather brings sunshine for British mills
14 April, 2012
Thanks to the great British weather the domestic timber sector got off to a flying start this year and business is looking good through to the summer

Source of worry
31 March, 2012
Ireland’s forest products sector could be on the brink of a major supply shake-up

Hopes pinned on demand upswing to halt MDF price falls
17 March, 2012
MDF prices are being cut by some in the sector with others hoping the practice will stop before it becomes a downward spiral

Domestic demand shores up German growth
17 March, 2012
The relative strength of the German economy means the country’s sawmills are focusing their efforts on the domestic front

Finnish mills more upbeat, but outlook still tough
03 March, 2012
Production cuts in Finland have brought some balance to the market

Ready to roll
04 February, 2012
The Sigma II Build System is now fully accredited and ready to deliver its low carbon building solution to a wider market

Winds boost fencing demand
21 January, 2012
2012 has started with a bang for the fencing trade, but new pallet demand remains depressed

A hot performer to watch
07 January, 2012
Wood fibre insulation manufacturers and distributors are confident that the market is on a firm upward trend