by ssbhayani | Feb 26, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends USA, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
In advance of the 2023 Holiday season and into New Year’s, sawmills sawed more lumber ahead of this period. Many secondary manufacturers took extended breaks during this time in most areas on both sides of the border. This resulted in lower demand for raw materials.... by ssbhayani | Feb 26, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
“We want to settle into the market and become a trustworthy partner to the North American companies as THE African source for hardwood lumber.” ~ Tom Gallagher, Sales Manager for Elephant Lumber Durable products, sustainable sourcing and well-planned execution are... by ssbhayani | Feb 26, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends USA, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Another year has begun and the hardwood industry is busy, striving to improve efficiencies, boost margins, deal with supply chain shortages, rising interests rates, expand their sales while serving established customers and vying for new ones, all in the hopes of... by ssbhayani | Feb 26, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
“In this industry, you have to know about the products you’re selling. We have knowledge of the products, where they are going, and the applications they are being used in. We offer a wide variety of services, specializing in custom millwork, CNC design and... by ssbhayani | Feb 9, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends USA, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
While lumbermen in the Lake States continued to steadily “move wood” through the fourth quarter of 2023, they agreed that “something must change” in order to hit the ground running in 2024. A Wisconsin source called the 2023 fourth quarter market “steady” but added... by ssbhayani | Feb 9, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends USA, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Overall, lumber sources in the Northeast region said that their sales were better than they were six months ago. A lumberman in Maryland said that aside from White Oak remaining strong and with prices rising, he has noticed that Poplar and Red Oak have gotten harder...