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In good health and primed for 2015
22 December, 2014
for 2015 British-grown timber processors are looking back on a year of strong demand and prices. Sally Spencer reports

Business brings cheer for Swedes
22 December, 2014
Swedish mills have enjoyed a good year’s trading, especially in the UK, and expect it to continue through 2015. Keren Fallwell reports.

Overproduction threatens stability
19 November, 2014
UK demand for both home-grown and imported softwood volumes continues to strengthen but in the wider market overproduction by some larger Swedish mills is causing concern

UK remains bright spot for finns
14 October, 2014
Finnish mills are generally happy with business, although market recovery is by no means universal. Keren Fallwell reports

Construction provides pallets bright spot
26 September, 2014
Pallet manufacturers have also been forced to compete for raw materials, however, demand remained “muted”, according to one source, and overcapacity made business even more competitive. “The economy might be a bit better, but people are still trying to save money with pallet pools and buying secondhand, and when 75% of the cost has gone up 25%, trying to pass that on is extremely difficult.”

Fencing Market Calmer
25 September, 2014
Frantic spring demand followed the winter storms, but now the fencing market is returning to something nearer to normal. Robin Meade reports.

Chipboard Market Still Upbeat
25 September, 2014
Satisfying demand is the main issue facing UK chipboard manufacturers. Keren Fallwell reports.

Cladding sector enjoys growth
18 August, 2014
The UK timber cladding market is growing and while the appetite for traditional materials remains, product innovation has led to new options for building façades. Sally Spencer reports

Producer fortunes turn a corner
18 August, 2014
Softwood producers can relax on their summer holidays knowing that the market is in better shape than this time last year, although improved supply is creating some pricing concerns

Mills question recovery strength
12 July, 2014
The North American and Chinese markets aren’t recovering quickly enough for Canadian producers’ liking. Michael and Peter Woodbridge report.

Happy medium for plywood traders
12 July, 2014
The UK plywood market is enjoying stability but margins remain tight. Keren Fallwell reports.

Potential rise sets new summer trend
16 June, 2014
There’s talk of a potential rise in MDF prices over the summer but the move doesn’t have universal industry support. Ian Martin reports

Demand improves in Asia-Pacific region
16 June, 2014
Prices are climbing in Asian markets as demand continues to improve.

Demand boom places pressure on chipboard
17 May, 2014
UK demand for chipboard has increased to such an extent that buyers are topping up stocks with imports from Europe. Ian Martin reports

UK fencing demand keeps Irish mills busy
17 May, 2014
The UK’s demand for fencing could impact the supply chain through to next year. Keren Fallwell reports

UK OSB prices fall slightly
05 May, 2014
OSB demand has slipped recently but it is expected to receive an injection of activity from the improving construction market. Ian Martin reports

Bank Holidays interrupt UK trading momentum
05 May, 2014
Plywood business in the UK is steady. Ian Martin reports

West African prices rise on strengthening demand
05 May, 2014
After a long period of stability, prices have suddenly moved up a gear in response to demand, but production is likely to remain at current levels

MDF market holds steady
19 April, 2014
The MDF market is well balanced and there will be no sudden moves that could jeopardise the equilibrium. Ian Martin reports

Confidence returns to chipboard sector
05 April, 2014
Improving demand means chipboard producers have to adopt new tactics to keep the market supplied. Ian Martin reports