There have been considerable technical and commercial developments in Europe in the wood plastics composites business since the 2003 edition of the Hackwell Report. Therefore an updated and expanded edition (285 pages) has now been published (April 2006). There is also a shorter 'Executive Overview' version, at a much reduced price, which contains key chapters from the 2006 Report and a separate introduction.

The contents of the full 2006 Report can be appreciated by referring to the Contents Page (20 kb pdf). For more information about the shorter edition, please contact The Hackwell Group by email.

For details on both editions, please read our brochure (370 kb pdf)

Selected chapter/s of the Reports can also be purchased individually. Please contact The Hackwell Group by email with your requirements.

This report explores the differences between North American and European WPC markets and technologies. Based on extensive desk research and some 100 interviews carried out during the first part of 2003 with suppliers, producers, end-users and regulatory bodies across Europe, it reviews the latest technological developments and current production activity - in both Western and Eastern Europe. The environmental aspects of WPCs, which are often described as environmentally-friendly materials are reviewed. The report examines the prospects over the next five years for the construction and furniture markets across Europe, and identifies growth areas for European WPC and points out obstacles that businesses need to avoid.