by ssbhayani | Apr 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Throughout the Northeast region lumber sources weren’t able to come to a consensus as to how the market was faring, with one source noting that “some products are up and while other products are down.” In Maryland a sawmill representative noted that when it comes to...
by ssbhayani | Apr 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Recently, lumber sales on the West Coast were not going gang-busters, as reflected in interviews, but in some places, there were indications of strength. For example, a lumber sales spokesman in California noted that sales were “order-to-order, but steady. You can...
by ssbhayani | Apr 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
The winter weather was milder with less snowfall in certain areas, thus affecting logging activity levels. As well, markets have contracted, causing limited timber sales and putting a strain on logging operations to operate efficiently and make a profit. Finding...
by ssbhayani | Apr 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Contacts in the Lake States region accounted for average Hardwood activity, with many stating they expect supply shortages in the coming months. An Indiana Hardwood supplier said, “Business activity for us and our customers has been slow. Market conditions are better...
by ssbhayani | Mar 9, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
By Cadance HansonStaff Writer While two out of three lumber sources in the Northeastern states agreed that business was “soft” in the first quarter of 2024 thanks to wintry weather, all three lumbermen were optimistic when looking toward the future. As of press time,...
by ssbhayani | Mar 9, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
By Terry MillerPresident The mindsets of lumbermen in the Inland West region were conflicting as they looked to the future when interviewed for this publication. While one Utah source noted that he’s seen enough orders coming down the pike to give him confidence in...