by ssbhayani | Nov 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Current challenges facing the lumber industry Following a period of strong demand and high prices, the Hardwood lumber industry began to experience a downward cycle in 2022. In addition to lower lumber prices, producers are navigating higher costs because of... by ssbhayani | Oct 9, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) recently hosted 14 companies in their hardwood pavilion at Tecno Mueble, held in Guadalajara, Mexico. An additional five U.S. companies exhibited as well in their own booths at the event. Tecno Mueble markets itself as the... by ssbhayani | Oct 9, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
AWFS®Fair recently hosted 40 percent more exhibitors this year than in 2021 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. AWFS is touted as a must-see event to reconnect with the industry at-large while taking advantage of networking opportunities to meet with... by ssbhayani | Oct 9, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
“We seek to understand our customers’ needs and try to find a way to not only fulfill their needs, but educate them on what the expectations for the grades of each species and what alternative ideas might fit their needs.” – Bill Courtney, President and CEO, Classic... by ssbhayani | Oct 2, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Classic American Hardwoods Inc. (CAH), headquartered in Memphis, TN, was founded by Bill Courtney, President and CEO, in 2001. “I literally founded the company on my couch. We started trading some loads and raising some money,” Courtney said. From that humble... by ssbhayani | Oct 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
The Penn-York Lumbermen’s Club held its monthly meeting recently in Titusville, PA, with Penn-Sylvan International serving as host. Ample networking opportunities were provided, including a golf game followed by a reception, which was preceded and followed by a...