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Softwood trade adopts ultra-cautious approach
The economic backdrop is troubling traders but they are finding their way through and some agents and shippers are reporting more interest for February and March shipments. Jerry Wilson reports
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The economic backdrop is troubling traders but they are finding their way through and some agents and shippers are reporting more interest for February and March shipments. Jerry Wilson reports
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Scottish timber traders turn out in force in Edinburgh for STTA dinner
The Scottish Timber Trade Association (STTA) had a successful first dinner since the Covid-19 pandemic started, with 175 people attending the March 4 event in Edinburgh.
The Scottish Timber Trade Association (STTA) had a successful first dinner since the Covid-19 pandemic started, with 175 people attending the March 4 event in Edinburgh.
ETTF and EOS take stock of Covid-19 impact on European timber industry
Construction sectors in Germany, the Netherlands and Scandinavia have been performing better than the UK, Spain, Italy and France during the coronavirus crisis, says the European Timber Trade Federation (ETTF) and European Organization of the Sawmill Industry (EOS).
Construction sectors in Germany, the Netherlands and Scandinavia have been performing better than the UK, Spain, Italy and France during the coronavirus crisis, says the European Timber Trade Federation (ETTF) and European Organization of the Sawmill Industry (EOS).
Timber’s road to recovery remains on course
More UK-produced and imported timber, and panel products were sold in the UK last year than in any of the previous five years, new industry figures reveal.
More UK-produced and imported timber, and panel products were sold in the UK last year than in any of the previous five years, new industry figures reveal.
Global softwood shipments rise
Softwood lumber shipments this year are set to be the highest since 2007, according to Wood Resource Quarterly.
Softwood lumber shipments this year are set to be the highest since 2007, according to Wood Resource Quarterly.
October strong month for new housing
October was the strongest month for new housing registrations since June 2011.
October was the strongest month for new housing registrations since June 2011.
Housing upturn boosts timber frame
Housebuilding has hit its highest level since the economic slide of 2007 and more builders are turning to timber to meet demand, according to new figures and industry sources.
Housebuilding has hit its highest level since the economic slide of 2007 and more builders are turning to timber to meet demand, according to new figures and industry sources.
UK imports continue upward trend
The UK’s imports of timber and panel products have continued to rise, according to the Timber Trade Federation’s latest statistics.
The UK’s imports of timber and panel products have continued to rise, according to the Timber Trade Federation’s latest statistics.
Finnish timber output increases 7%
Finland’s wood products and plywood production increased in the first nine months of this year compared with the same period last year.
Finland’s wood products and plywood production increased in the first nine months of this year compared with the same period last year.
Demand soars for structural timber
The structural timber sector has seen a record number of orders during the last year, with some businesses’ workloads increasing by 100%.
The structural timber sector has seen a record number of orders during the last year, with some businesses’ workloads increasing by 100%.
Garden products market set to outperform GDP growth
Sales of garden products will top £5bn for the first time by 2018, according to a new report by MTW Research. It also predicts the sector will outperform UK GDP growth in 2015.
Sales of garden products will top £5bn for the first time by 2018, according to a new report by MTW Research. It also predicts the sector will outperform UK GDP growth in 2015.
Study looks at Scottish forestry economy
Scotland’s forest industries are being urged to take part in a survey to update the picture of forestry’s contribution to the Scottish economy.
Scotland’s forest industries are being urged to take part in a survey to update the picture of forestry’s contribution to the Scottish economy.
Indonesian exports benefit from EUTR
The EU Timber Regulation has helped to increase Indonesia’s forest products exports.
The EU Timber Regulation has helped to increase Indonesia’s forest products exports.
Swedish exports continue growth
Swedish exports of sawn and planed softwood during the first five months were up 9% on the same period last year.
Swedish exports of sawn and planed softwood during the first five months were up 9% on the same period last year.
Construction fuels UK timber imports
The UK’s timber and panel products imports increased in April for the 10th consecutive month, driven largely by construction industry demand.
The UK’s timber and panel products imports increased in April for the 10th consecutive month, driven largely by construction industry demand.
Grafton's first-half revenue improves
Grafton Group plc, which includes the Buildbase chain, recorded an 11.3% increase in revenue in the six months to the end of June.
Grafton Group plc, which includes the Buildbase chain, recorded an 11.3% increase in revenue in the six months to the end of June.
NZ exporters’ future remains shaky
New Zealand’s timber industry, which has closed more than 40 sawmills in the past decade, is likely to face more pain as a result of lower-cost Chinese mills, rising competition and a strong kiwi dollar.
New Zealand’s timber industry, which has closed more than 40 sawmills in the past decade, is likely to face more pain as a result of lower-cost Chinese mills, rising competition and a strong kiwi dollar.
Construction outlook brightest since 2007
Construction firms have reported the brightest outlook for activity in the UK since January 2007, according to a new report on the building industry.
Construction firms have reported the brightest outlook for activity in the UK since January 2007, according to a new report on the building industry.
Kingston reaps rewards of good contractor relations
A joinery company set up on the eve of the recession is now securing work from major housing contractors nationwide, including a six-figure contract in Newcastle from Shepherd Construction.
A joinery company set up on the eve of the recession is now securing work from major housing contractors nationwide, including a six-figure contract in Newcastle from Shepherd Construction.
TradePoint and Screwfix continue to grow
B&Q’s TradePoint business for trade professionals and sister company Screwfix continue to perform well, according to parent company Kingfisher plc’s full-year results.
B&Q’s TradePoint business for trade professionals and sister company Screwfix continue to perform well, according to parent company Kingfisher plc’s full-year results.
