by ssbhayani | Jan 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Looking back on 2023, I am very proud of what the WCMA accomplished. We hosted our third European Plant Tour Event in northern Italy, and the individuals that attended had very positive things to say about the event, with one saying “I will remember this one as one of...
by ssbhayani | Jan 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
My dad was an engineer. I wanted to be an engineer. I applied to the University of British Columbia and put forestry as a backup at the last minute. I moved my family to Vancouver and started locksmithing before I knew if I was accepted. However, I ended up getting...
by ssbhayani | Jan 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
What’s in store for your business in 2024? Are you looking to improve your operations with new equipment? How are you going to pay for it? Is there a generational gap in your workforce making communication difficult? And what’s going on with the economy this year? If...
by ssbhayani | Jan 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
American Hardwood forests stand as a compelling example of global reforestation in action, showcasing nature’s extraordinary capacity for regeneration. Over the last 50 years, the volume of standing timber in these forests has more than doubled, but unfortunately the...
by ssbhayani | Dec 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Doesn’t everyone enjoy the thrill of a great race–what’s your favorite–Formula 1, the Kentucky Derby, or the America’s Cup? While some provide entertainment for spectators, these events also may present life and death challenges for competitors. Outside the world of...
by ssbhayani | Dec 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
We are at the end of the year. We are also at the end of the first contract with Magnolia Network for the RAHC. We need a minimum of $1.4 million to keep it going for 2024. All our efforts last year only raised $700,000. Different companies from all sizes across the...