by ssbhayani | Feb 4, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends North America, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Thoughts of concern about the marketplace are building in the Northeast as lumber sales representatives list concerns about demand, imitation wood, labor and fuel prices. There are few who are hopeful that the summer will improve the market. A lumber representative... by ssbhayani | Feb 4, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends North America, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
In the Southeastern United States, there were reports of slowdowns in companies and many lumber representatives have blamed either the lack of demand, the economy or both. In North Carolina, a lumber spokesman commented that the market in his area is “pretty slow... by ssbhayani | Feb 4, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
(Editor’s Note: Due to new information from the Trump Administration after the following article was released, be advised of this important update from the Hardwood Federation (HF): On Thursday, Jan. 30, President Trump announced to reporters that he would follow... by ssbhayani | Feb 4, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
By Ashley Amidon Executive Director,International Wood Products Association Alexandria, VA (703) 820-7807 (c)www.iwpawood.org As we step into 2025, the international trade landscape is more dynamic than ever. To help you cut through the dozens (hundreds!) of headlines... by ssbhayani | Feb 4, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends North America, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Across the West Coast, sources that were contacted agreed that their sales continued to stay on trend for what they have been over the course of the past year. While a source from California noted that he’s pleased to see an upward trend in his sales over the last... by ssbhayani | Feb 4, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
“We have long-term relationships with several mills that produce high quality lumber which is a necessity to meet our needs as well as our customers’ expectations.” – Mark Francis, vice president and owning partner,Cedar Creek Hardwoods Cedar Creek Hardwoods, located...