Construction materials carry higher price tags

www.plantengineering.com | May 1, 2004

Some key construction materials have seen some wicked price hikes in early 2004. Most notably, oriented-strand board (OSB), the structural wood panels that have been replacing more expensive plywood products, saw prices soar 47% from January to February 2004. The causes for price hikes like that

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An argument for price relief

www.purchasing.com | Jun 15, 2000

Buyers of particle-, fiber- and oriented strand board (OSB) have been enduring steady price hikes recently. But those who take an analytical page from the finance group will find plenty of leverage to beat back suppliers' inflationary tendencies.

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Falling costs give buyers negotiating leverage

www.purchasing.com | Sep 2, 1999

The impact of falling manufacturing costs coupled with rising or stable price trends means margins in many industries have ballooned recently. Buyers who understand these industry margin gains fare better during price-setting negotiations with suppliers.

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CSIRO Corporate Media Release 96/98

Will old growth forests outlast climate change? Predicted climate change may well prove more damaging to the old forests of the world than present day threats.

http://www.csiro.com.au/communication/mediarel/mr96098.htm

CSIRO - Gums And Glues For Forest Opportunities

"New resins and glues developed at the CSIRO Forest Products Laboratory have opened the door to commercial production of reconstituted timber products based on Australian hardwoods," says Dr Bob Coutts.

http://www.csiro.com.au/files/mediaRelease/mr1999/GumsgluesForForestOpportunities.htm