by ssbhayani | May 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Hardwood suppliers on the West Coast accounted for steady activity, at the time of this writing. Most sources noted an improvement since the beginning of the year with White Oak being the hottest item. In California one Hardwood supplier said activity has improved... by ssbhayani | May 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
With winter behind us, sawmills reported they still had low log decks and mill output was reportedly lower in Ontario and Quebec than in the U.S. Appalachian regions. Supplies of green No. 1 Common and Better grades of Hard and Soft Maple, as well as White Oak, were... by ssbhayani | May 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Contacts report mixed levels of sales of kiln-dried lumber. Some say they are good, some describe them as fair, and others as slow depending on areas contacted. White Oak and Walnut were reported to be moving well. The regionally important species Hard and Soft Maple... 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...