Pfleiderer raises panel prices, cites ongoing cost increases

Pfleiderer has raised its surcharge on wood-based panels and is preparing further increases, citing persistent cost pressure. The adjustment follows earlier steps, which the company says have not fully offset higher costs for wood, energy and transport. As a result, another round of increases has been announced. The new surcharge applies across key product categories, with implementation already underway. Further adjustments are expected in the coming period, depending on cost developments. Order intake remains relatively stable in some segments, but pricing is being driven primarily by the cost side rather than demand. The company’s ...