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Joiners view uncertain outlook with “cautious optimism”
The joinery sector is facing a quiet first quarter but companies are hoping for an upturn in the spring
The joinery sector is facing a quiet first quarter but companies are hoping for an upturn in the spring
On course for a slow recovery
Consumer and business confidence remain low, yet the economic outlook is “broadly reassuring”
Consumer and business confidence remain low, yet the economic outlook is “broadly reassuring”
Double dip or on the way up?
It’s mixed signals from construction, with house prices predicted to fall, but new figures showing building on the up
It’s mixed signals from construction, with house prices predicted to fall, but new figures showing building on the up
Orders increase but consumer optimism remains elusive
Manufacturing and housebuilding have both recorded growth but there’s still a long road ahead
Manufacturing and housebuilding have both recorded growth but there’s still a long road ahead
Fire door sales on upward trend
Demand for fire doors has improved but government spending cuts are expected to impact sales
Demand for fire doors has improved but government spending cuts are expected to impact sales
Sustainable construction drive pushes market to timber frame
The timber frame sector has seen a recovery in activity through 2010 and, while 2011 is expected to be tough, it's upbeat about the medium to longer term
The timber frame sector has seen a recovery in activity through 2010 and, while 2011 is expected to be tough, it's upbeat about the medium to longer term
Joinery sales improve but rising costs keep pressure on margins
Joinery demand has stabilised to some extent but there are concerns about the impact of public spending cuts and the rise in VAT
Joinery demand has stabilised to some extent but there are concerns about the impact of public spending cuts and the rise in VAT
Timber industry optimism rises
Timber traders are feeling more confident despite little change forecast in the first quarter
Timber traders are feeling more confident despite little change forecast in the first quarter
Housing provides glimmer of hope but commercial build shrinks
The home-building sector has reported growth for four successive months
The home-building sector has reported growth for four successive months
Chipboard sales improve but costs make producers cautious
The chipboard market has improved in the second half of the year but the difficult conditions are not over yet
The chipboard market has improved in the second half of the year but the difficult conditions are not over yet
UK faces longer in the doldrums
The latest figures suggest the UK’s economic recovery remains elusive
The latest figures suggest the UK’s economic recovery remains elusive
Recession eases in construction
There are grounds for optimism in construction, but consumers remain wary
There are grounds for optimism in construction, but consumers remain wary
Some take the heat better in tough fire door market
Volume timber fire door manufacturers are being hit hardest by the recession, while smaller companies are benefiting from flexibility and long-term relationships
Volume timber fire door manufacturers are being hit hardest by the recession, while smaller companies are benefiting from flexibility and long-term relationships
Timber sector optimism improves
The latest CBI survey reveals that timber products manufacturers are feeling less pessimistic
The latest CBI survey reveals that timber products manufacturers are feeling less pessimistic
Tug of war over softwood prices as demand stays low
As many sawmills resume production after the summer holiday, buyers and sellers are speculating about what will happen in September, and if UK demand will pick up in the last quarter. The all-important question is where prices will land. Some UK distributors believe lack of demand will persuade shippers to do cheaper deals, but shippers feel otherwise
As many sawmills resume production after the summer holiday, buyers and sellers are speculating about what will happen in September, and if UK demand will pick up in the last quarter. The all-important question is where prices will land. Some UK distributors believe lack of demand will persuade shippers to do cheaper deals, but shippers feel otherwise
Public sector helps to maintain order books
Consumer demand for joinery is variable but the public sector is keeping some joiners busy.
Consumer demand for joinery is variable but the public sector is keeping some joiners busy.
Not all gloom and doom, say chipboard mills
Competition is still fierce and full market recovery may be some way off, but the chipboard sector is seeing some positive signs
Competition is still fierce and full market recovery may be some way off, but the chipboard sector is seeing some positive signs
Housing shows signs of stabilising
British consumers are feeling a bit more confident about the economy but forecasts remain gloomy
British consumers are feeling a bit more confident about the economy but forecasts remain gloomy
Economic recovery too early to call
There are signs the recession is receding but there are still clouds on the economy’s horizon
There are signs the recession is receding but there are still clouds on the economy’s horizon
Timber customers among biggest victims of failing economy
The latest statistics and business surveys paint a picture of a sharply deteriorating UK economy, with the timber industry’s user markets among the hardest hit
The latest statistics and business surveys paint a picture of a sharply deteriorating UK economy, with the timber industry’s user markets among the hardest hit
