by ssbhayani | Sep 24, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends North America, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Forest products industry sources on the West Coast were consistent in how they viewed the state of the market in their region. Sources in California and Oregon said that business in their area was slow, but each commented that some weeks were better than others. In... by ssbhayani | Aug 13, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News, Newswires
The Hardwood Federation has been working hard this year on several key issues that have potential impacts, both good and bad, on the industry. When talking to your U.S. Senators or House Representative, you should certainly share what is top of mind for you, your... by ssbhayani | Aug 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends North America, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Sources that were contacted across the Lake States all agreed that their sales were steady despite each noting a different area in which their markets could improve. There was also a general consensus that the labor market is progressing in the right direction. In... by ssbhayani | Aug 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends North America, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Forest products industry contacts in the Northeast were divided on the state of the market in their region. Each source acknowledged an increase in demand, while comments regarding the supply necessary to meet that demand varied by state. Although available inventory... by ssbhayani | Aug 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends North America, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Hardwood suppliers in the Southeast, at the time of this writing, have varied reviews on the market but the majority said that business is slow. In Tennessee, a lumber salesman said that half of the market is excellent, while the other half falls short. As for the... by ssbhayani | Aug 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
By Scott Dalton “We are constantly looking for new products and new services to support our customers. Over the years we have added priming, finishing, and sanding services to meet their needs. We recently added engineered flooring using our own wood.” – Ed Godek,...