by ssbhayani | Jun 3, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
The Montréal Wood Convention (MWC) 2024, the premier event for the wood industry in North America and the largest of its kind in Canada, drew over 1150 participants from across the globe with 112 booths showcasing the latest trends, technologies, and products by the... by ssbhayani | Jun 3, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends North America, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Hardwood suppliers on the West Coast mostly accounted for positive activity. One contact in California mentioned activity was back to pre-covid “normal” levels. “Our business along with our customers is back to a steady pace,” he explained. “The customers that we had... by ssbhayani | Jun 3, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
The spring 2024 meeting of the Canadian Hardwood Bureau (CHB) was held recently in Montreal, QC, at the Double Tree by Hilton Montreal, with almost 100 delegates in attendance. The event provided those in the hardwood industry with the opportunity to get together,... by ssbhayani | Jun 3, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends North America, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Contacts noted prices had risen for kiln-dried lumber as recently as March compared to a year ago for Basswood, Red Oak, Hard and Soft Maple. The species that were reported to be doing well during early spring were Hard and Soft Maple, White Oak and Walnut. Aspen,... by ssbhayani | Jun 3, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
“The beauty of the mill and its attribute to our success is still the size of our inventory, and Milt always believed in keeping a large inventory to where if someone needs it, you have it. And we still hold to that!” ~ Brian Gibson, Sales Manager, Cole Hardwood Inc.... by ssbhayani | Jun 3, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends North America, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Heading into summer, businesses are busy ramping up their inventories for the anticipated season. There were concerns of lower log decks in late spring for certain areas, as well as along the U.S. border states, and also of potential lost production during that time....