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Profiting under pressure
10 December, 2021
Some heat may be coming out of the hardwood market, but importers say we’re still a million miles from returning to pre-pandemic price levels. Mike Jeffree reports

The days of cheap timber are over
10 December, 2021
The last 18 months have been challenging for Ireland’s sawmilling sector, which hopes for more stability in the year ahead but expects prices to remain high. Sally Spencer reports

Imports continue strong growth
10 December, 2021
Latest TTF stats show the pace of growth is slowing but import volumes are still increasing

Timber industry well positioned to meet demand in 2022, says TTF
06 December, 2021
More than 3.32 million m3 of timber and panel imports were imported in Q3 2021, as the market achieves greater balance between supply and demand after nearly a year of record imports, says the Timber Trade Federation (TTF).

Timber and joinery stay strong
10 November, 2021
The latest BMBI stats show that timber and joinery fuelled builders’ merchants’ sales growth in July

BMBI reports continued strong year-on-year growth
20 October, 2021
The latest report from the Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) reveals that builders’ merchants’ August value sales were 23.0% higher year-on-year, with timber & joinery products once again topping the list of best performing categories (+51.5%).

British Furniture bounces back
05 October, 2021
Raw materials supply and rising costs are a cause for concern in UK furniture making, but the sector is in positive mood, according to trade body British Furniture Manufacturers

Chipboard supply challenges remain
01 October, 2021
Chipboard demand continues to outstrip supply and now producers’ raw materials running short could tip the balance further. Keren Fallwell reports

Pallet makers prosper despite supply pressures
01 October, 2021
Raw material supply constraints and unprecedented price hikes are making pallet production a high pressure business, but the industry outlook is positive. Mike Jeffree reports

Renters in fear of raising fire safety concerns
30 September, 2021
Millions of people privately renting or in social housing fear a revenge eviction if they raise fire safety concerns with landlords, despite issues such as inadequate fire doors and broken fire alarms being prevalent, new research to mark Fire Door Safety Week (September 20-26) has found.

CTI and Swedish Wood point to easing of supply tension
29 July, 2021
A joint market statement from the Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI) and Swedish Wood points to a likely easing of supply tension in the timber market as the pandemic eases.

Don’t drop flegt, pleads NGO
21 July, 2021
NGOs and the TTF have spoken out for FLEGT following suggestions FLEGT licensing and VPAs may be dropped. Mike Jeffree reports

Timber taps into carbon agenda
21 July, 2021
Structural timber is set to benefit from the increasing focus on net zero carbon. Sally Spencer talks to STA chief executive Andrew Carpenter

Little sign of hardwood market relief
21 July, 2021
Hardwood supply and demand remain seriously out of kilter and the arrival of a breakbulk timber cargo from Asia underlines unprecedented container costs. Mike Jeffree reports

Timber and joinery sales lead the field
21 July, 2021
Impressive timber and joinery sales boost builders merchants’ performance

Raw material supply is key talking point at European sawmill assembly
25 June, 2021
Securing access to raw materials was the key issue raised at an important gathering of European sawmillers on June 24.

An Unholy Trinity
15 June, 2021
Ireland’s sawmilling sector has had to deal with three unwelcome issues – Brexit, Covid and a lack of felling licences. Sally Spencer reports

Timber and Joinery sales up in Feb
15 June, 2021
Timber and joinery sales remain significantly ahead of other categories.

Smaller packages pack a punch
30 April, 2021
Moulder manufacturers continue to add to the hi-tech capabilities of even entry-level to mid-range machines. Mike Jeffree reports

Riding the RMI rebound
30 April, 2021
After the initial impact of the pandemic, the mouldings market turned around and the challenge for manufacturers has been keeping up with demand. Mike Jeffree reports