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... by ssbhayani | Feb 4, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends North America, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
As most businesses usually enter a slower time of year during the Holiday Season, with planned downtime, this year some businesses extended that time due to most markets not performing well. Also, winter weather conditions have been milder and the ground is not frozen... by ssbhayani | Jan 21, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends North America, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
According to published statistics, lumber production was down both in Canada and the U.S. at year end 2024. Some secondary manufacturers and sawmills had reported a drop in orders and extended plant shutdowns over the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Log...