New Zealand's sawn timber exports to China have been 'hammered', while raw log shipments surged in the wake of Beijing's efforts to cool the economy. This is amid increased sales by rival forestry nations such as Canada, according to the ...
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The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) has welcomed chancellor George Osborne's ambitious programme to stimulate the economy by large-scale new investment in infrastructure and housing, along with help for small businesses. Mr Osborne's autumn ...
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Wavin, the plastic pipe supplier, has warned that revenue growth in its fourth quarter will be “limited”, thanks to the impact of Europe’s financial market woes on the construction sector. The Netherlands-headquartered ...
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Construction sector output declined by 0.6% in third quarter, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The fall, a preliminary estimate, compared to growth of 1.1% in the second quarter. Output has now ...
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For abrasives manufacturers working in the US construction industry, the forecast for next year is that housing and commercial building construction starts may improve, but will be offset by weakness in the public works and institutional ...
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Trade links between Birmingham and China have received a further boost with the announcement that the country's largest lighting manufacturer is doubling its operation in the city. NVC Lighting Technology already operates a 42, 000 sq ft ...
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Trade links between Birmingham and China have received a further boost with the announcement that the country's largest lighting manufacturer is doubling its operation in the city. NVC Lighting Technology already operates a 42, 000 sq ...
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Accelerating developments in the GCC oil and gas and infrastructure sectors over the past few months are pushing the demand for heavy-duty professional power tools in the Middle East. This positive trend is expected to boost the regional ...
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