by ssbhayani | Feb 9, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News, Washington Scene
The USDA Forest Service, in Washington, DC, announced toward the end of 2022 a total of $20.5 million in grants to help states or federally recognized tribes establish temporary bridge programs to protect water resources during forest-related operations and to assist...
by ssbhayani | Feb 9, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends USA, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Lumbermen in the Lake States called their markets, in a word, “OK.” One lumber provider went so far as to say his business is “positive right now,” as of the time of this writing. In Michigan, a sawmill representative described his market as “pretty mediocre. Some...
by ssbhayani | Feb 9, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Somerset, KY—“Merrick Hardwoods is a highly integrated company from forest to finished product,” said President Steve Merrick. “Our operations include timber, lumber manufacturing, drying, milling, producing hardwood flooring and heating and grilling pellets. We...
by ssbhayani | Feb 9, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends USA, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Across the Northeast region several lumber representatives reported mixed feelings as to where lumber sales and prices stood at the time of this writing. Some noted that their markets are still strong, while others mentioned that sales are soft and that the lumber...
by ssbhayani | Feb 9, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
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 9, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends USA, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Throughout the Southeast region, sources have said that their markets are slower than they have been. One source noted, at the time of this writing, that he has seen an increase in his sales over the past few weeks, while another said this is the worst he’s ever seen...
