by ssbhayani | Apr 9, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends USA, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
The winter weather was milder with less snowfall in certain areas, thus affecting logging activity levels. Markets have contracted, causing limited timber sales and putting a strain on logging operations to operate efficiently and make a profit. Finding adequate logs... by ssbhayani | Apr 9, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
“It may sound simple, but that’s what good business is, having knowledgeable and honest people that work with you and not for you to bring quality products to the marketplace consistently and efficiently.” ~ Ed Mikowski, President, Mount Storm Forest Products What... by ssbhayani | Apr 9, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends USA, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
With a quieter start to 2024, business continues at a slower pace for many businesses. With spring thaw reducing access to logs, obtaining required inventories is a challenge. With the continued economic global uncertainty and the Bank of Canada keeping its lending... by ssbhayani | Apr 9, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Association executives have a similar responsibility to members of Congress (although hopefully our opinion ratings are higher!); we have to both help lead based on our beliefs while also being responsive to the needs of our constituents. While luckily we don’t go to... by ssbhayani | Apr 9, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends Abroad, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Europe – As reported by Fordaq, the European Confederation of Woodworking Industries (CEI- Bois) and the European Organization of the Sawmill Industry (EOS) welcome the outcome of the trialogue discussions between the European Parliament and Council on the Carbon... by ssbhayani | Apr 9, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Bingaman & Son Lumber, Inc. Introduces New President Chris Bingaman announced that Scott Hurst assumed the role of President of Bingaman & Son Lumber Inc. on January 1st, 2024. Hurst joined Bingaman as accounting manager in 1994 and served as CFO since 2008....