network demand is the main driver, but what we are also seeing in part is the welcome return of the usual seasonal business pattern with an upturn in orders in Q2 and hopefully Q3. Unfortunately this improvement has yet to bring about any stabilisation in the pricing environment, which still remains at uneconomic levels. It is hoped that a gradual improvement in volumes during the rest of this year will provide a platform for price stabilisation, and thereafter for some modest margins.
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