‘An upturn is on its way, but raw materials remain a concern’

‘An upturn is on its way, but raw materials remain a concern’
by Jennie Ward|13 November 24|Supply
Robert Allinson, UK Sales Manager, UPM Plywood, gave delegates at the TDUK Global Market Conference an overview of the Finnish softwood plywood sector, outlining its importance to the UK market, and the recent changes seen since the pandemic. He also highlighted raw material supply as one of the biggest challenges...
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‘Cautious optimism but challenges ahead, so seek out new opportunities’, says Noble
by Jennie Ward|13 November 24|Supply
Concluding the TDUK Global Market Conference, Professor Noble Francis from the Construction Products Association (CPA) gave delegates an update on the outlook for the UK construction sector, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, but suggesting there was room for cautious optimism for the coming years. The recent CPA...
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Brazil continues its role as a key plywood exporter
by Jennie Ward|13 November 24|Supply
Paulo Pupo is Superintendent of ABIMCI (the Brazilian Association for Mechanically Processed Timber), an organisation that represents the interests of the industrial wood sector in Brazil. ABIMCI was founded in 1972 and has headquarters in Curitiba, Brazil. It represents more than 140 member companies across the entire national timber industry,...
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‘Challenging market conditions but the long-term looks positive’
by Jennie Ward|13 November 24|Supply
While the EU softwood market is not without its challenges and raw material availability remains a concern, the market seems to have hit the bottom and the long-term outlook for timber in construction looks positive. That was the view from Olle Berg, Marketing Director of Setra Group, when he addressed...
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Malaysia becomes latest country to join CPTPP trade agreement
by Jennie Ward|17 October 24|Supply
Malaysia has become the latest country to ratify The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trade agreement. Malaysia joins Peru, Japan, Singapore, Chile, New Zealand and Vietnam in ratifying the agreement. Once the UK government joins the CPTPP, more than 99% of current UK goods exports to CPTPP...
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Half-year timber import figures show deficit continues to fall
by Jennie Ward|08 September 24|Build, Statistics, Supply
Timber import volumes for the first six months of 2024 remain lower than we saw in 2023, but monthly figures show that the deficit is continuing to fall, raising hopes that 2024 as a whole may end up meeting, or even marginally exceeding, the previous year. Volumes of the main...
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May is a high point for timber imports in 2024, figures show
by Jennie Ward|07 August 24|Build, Statistics, Supply
May 2024 was the best month of 2024 to-date for timber import volumes, according to the latest Timber Development UK (TDUK) statistics. Although volumes in May 2024 haven’t quite matched the high point of 969,000m3 seen in May 2023, at 897,000m3 it remains the best month of 2024 so far....
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Housebuilding targeted in post-election plans
by Jennie Ward|30 July 24|Build, Supply
The new Labour government has set housing and construction firmly at the heart of its plans to kickstart the economy. How can timber help put UK construction back on track? New Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP used her first major speech to re-implement mandatory housebuilding targets, and commit to building 1.5...
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The July/August issue of Supplying Timber is online!
by Jennie Ward|30 July 24|Supply
Packed with inspiring examples of stylish and efficient timber buildings, the July/August issue of Supplying Timber magazine is out now. Look no further for all the latest timber supply news, legislative updates, new products and top tips for building with and selling timber. The July/August issue is an essential read...
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Embodied Carbon
Time to promote the benefits of timber to your local MP
by Jennie Ward|12 July 24|Policy, Supply
A record 335 new MPs have been inducted into House of Commons this week following Labour's win at the recent UK General Election. With so many MPs new to being in Government, now is the perfect time for Timber Development UK (TDUK) members to write to their local MP to...
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