by ssbhayani | Feb 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Richmond, VA–This is where Continental Underwriters, Inc. stands out. Founded in 2013, the Continental team brings 175+ years of insurance experience to the table, including more than a century of work specifically with the forest products industry. This expertise can...
by ssbhayani | Feb 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
The waters are choppy for lumber shipping companies, but they continue doing their due-diligence and seeing positive results. One shipper stated: “Our lumber shipments are lagging now, but we remain hopeful they will continue to increase as we move into the first...
by ssbhayani | Feb 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Woodinville, WA–Strasser, headquartered here, manufactures bathroom vanities, furniture, and accessories. The company utilizes 125,000 board feet of Hardwood lumber annually of Cherry, Maple, Alder and Oak in 3/4-inch thicknesses. Moulding blanks are also used to...
by ssbhayani | Feb 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Point Clear, AL– The Grand Hotel, located here, recently welcomed approximately 50 members and guests of the Southwestern Hardwood Manufacturers Club (SWHMC) at their annual Christmas meeting. The highlight of the meeting was Dallin Brooks, executive director of the...
by ssbhayani | Jan 9, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Many building products try to dress up claims of being environmentally friendly. However, much like the evil stepsisters trying on Cinderella’s lost slipper, these claims rarely fit easily with the actual truth. Fortunately, wood products offer a great green story...
by ssbhayani | Jan 9, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Eric Gee, Southern Forest Products Association Executive Director It may be winter, but it’s never too early to start planning your deck project for the spring. Each year, more than a million decks are built or upgraded in America, and homeowners are rediscovering the...