As we navigate the evolving dynamics of the sector, while considering our budgets and plans for 2025 and beyond, the Government seems to be focussed on soundbites….300,000 houses a year… Read more
West Fraser Comment: Q2 2024
Posted in Expert Comment Category: Wood-Based Panels
We have a new Labour government and increasing new build home volumes is at the heart of their plans. This is great news for many of the manufacturers within the… Read more
West Fraser Comment: Q2 2022
Posted in Expert Comment Category: Wood-Based Panels
The timber industry has seen a slowdown in demand over recent weeks – some describing it as a correction, others as a collapse – and it may be different in… Read more
West Fraser Comment: Q1 2022
Posted in Expert Comment Category: Wood-Based Panels
Just over two years ago we all thought that Brexit was our biggest issue. Then along came Covid. Now it’s the conflict in Ukraine. It’s been a tricky two years… Read more
West Fraser Comment: Q4 2021
Posted in Expert Comment Category: Wood-Based Panels
Throughout 2021 demand for timber products ran at unprecedented levels but, as unprecedented demand met unprecedented supply problems and rising costs, it was a challenging year. In Q4 though, we… Read more
West Fraser Comment: Q3 2021
Posted in Expert Comment Category: Wood-Based Panels
While it’s been another quarter of unprecedented growth for timber, don’t expect demand to tail off anytime soon as this sustainable material can make a positive contribution to reducing the… Read more
West Fraser Comment: Q2 2021
Posted in Expert Comment Category: Wood-Based Panels
Simon Woods, European Sales Marketing & Logistics Director West Fraser (formerly known as Norbord) is BMBI’s Expert for Wood-Based Panels. As sales through UK Builders’ Merchants continue to grow strongly… Read more
West Fraser (formerly known as Norbord) Comment: Q1 2021
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Simon Woods, European Sales, Marketing & Logistics Director, West Fraser (formerly known as Norbord) is BMBI’s Expert for Wood Based Panels. Over recent months, Merchants and DIY stores have seen… Read more
