by ssbhayani | Mar 4, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Imposes, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine, Tariffs, Trump
President Trump Imposes Tariffs (Editor’s Note: As new information continues to be released from the Trump Administration, be advised of this important update from the Hardwood Federation (HF): On Thursday, January 30, President Trump announced to reporters that he... by ssbhayani | Mar 4, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Home Building Industry, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine, Tarriffs, www.nahb.org
How Tariffs Impact The Home Building Industry (Editor’s Note: This was first published on www.nahb.org by the National Association of Home Builders.) Scarcity and an acute, sustained rise in building material costs — from softwood lumber to distribution transformers... by ssbhayani | Mar 4, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
The 2024 LBM Expo, held recently at Mohegan Sun’s Earth Expo & Convention Center in Uncasville, CT, was a resounding success, drawing thousands of industry professionals for two days of networking, education, and celebration, according to event organizers. The... by ssbhayani | Mar 4, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
“We have always had the choice to do a little bit of everything, or choose one thing and become really good at it and be a specialty operation.” – Dave Cochenour, director of sales, Alta Forest Products Alta Forest Products, based in Chehalis, WA, is the world’s... by ssbhayani | Mar 4, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
“Our forte has always been the contractor, custom home builders and local repair and remodeling guys. I’m in a relationship business and being competitive and fast is what we do.” – Ray Gaster, founder and owner, Gaster Lumber and Hardware Pictured is Ray Gaster,... by ssbhayani | Mar 4, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
“We must be a low-cost, reliable producer to serve our customers best. Then, every decision of our capital expansion project has been geared to automation, technology, AI and people.”– Larry Huot, president and owner, DiPrizio Pine Sales Depicted here is the McDonough...