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Manufacturers upbeat as consumer spending improves
17 December, 2005
Manufacturers' optimism has improved

New year expected to bring little respite
17 December, 2005
Most UK merchants have managed to keep their margins intact as availability and service have become key in satisfying customers' needs. But with growing gaps in redwood specifications, and shortages in some carcassing lengths, the UK trade may have to look further ahead rather than relying on just in time arrivals

Timber rides crest of housing wave
17 December, 2005
Although margins have been tight, Ireland's timber industry has generally had a good year

Lower consumer spending subdues pallet demand
11 December, 2005
The fencing and pallets sectors are finding little reason to celebrate as a difficult year draws to a close

Swedish research aims to add value – and profits
10 December, 2005
The results of recent research in Sweden could help companies add significantly to their bottom line

Potential for strong growth for some timber products
10 December, 2005
According to one recent report, there is potential for strong real term growth for timber frame, decking and flooring

Tough trading year ends on a higher note
26 November, 2005
Unpredictable patterns have made it a difficult year for hardwood traders but the market is showing some improvement now

Russian forestry still in need of structural reform
26 November, 2005
Official figures show output rising in most parts of Russia's forest products sector. But industry and fiscal reform is still needed to boost long-term prospects

Prices expected to rise as costs continue upwards
26 November, 2005
Most chipboard producers are expecting to raise prices early in the new year, while in the longer term they are putting emphasis on value-added products

UK trade teeters as demand remains subdued
12 November, 2005
It hasn't been a buoyant year for the UK plywood trade and, if costs continue to rise, the new year will bring little change

Baltics add value as costs and competition rise
12 November, 2005
Rising log prices, stiff competition and a tough UK market are forcing Baltic mills to add value

Rising prices show no sign of abating
29 October, 2005
Prices are rising right along the supply chain and the trend is expected to continue through to the new year

Demand fails to rise from summer dip
29 October, 2005
The UK market has not recovered from the summer as expected but the traditionally tricky palletwood and co-products sectors are enjoying easier times

Higher oil prices will slow spending recovery
29 October, 2005

Construction shows signs of renewed life
15 October, 2005
Construction output has slowed but there are already signs of an upturn

Summer feeling lingers as discounts remain
15 October, 2005
Some of the discounts introduced at the start of the summer are still in place but increasing costs mean prices will have to rise soon

Producers add value in wake of rising costs
15 October, 2005
While the redwood market remains firm, the whitewood carcassing market has reached a fork in the road. Baltic shippers are trying to follow the high path on price, but some Swedish producers are following the lower

Seasonal upturn muted by rising cost pressure
01 October, 2005
The chipboard sector has emerged from the summer reasonably unscathed but rising costs are proving to be a major headache

B&Q results reflect market gloom
01 October, 2005
Timber sales are slowing as the construction and household goods markets weaken

Caution slows pace of trading
01 October, 2005
While the UK hardwood sector is not doing badly, there is an air of caution created by rising costs and a weakening economy