by ssbhayani | Jun 10, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends USA, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Throughout the Southeast region there were mixed reviews as to how the market was faring, at the time of this writing. Some sources said that the market was extremely strong, while others have said that their sales were not doing well. An Arkansan lumber spokesperson... by ssbhayani | Jun 10, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Montréal, Quebec –The Canadian Hardwood Bureau’s (CHB) annual meeting was held here recently and this year’s event attracted over 100 delegates. The session provided an opportunity for delegates to learn and to network. The program kicked off with a spirited industry... by ssbhayani | Jun 10, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends USA, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
On the West Coast, sales of hardwood lumber are not bad, based on recent interviews with lumbermen there. An Oregon lumber provider said business is still strong. “We have stayed pretty busy,” he noted. “Businesses in the area here are busy, too.” Compared to several... by ssbhayani | Jun 10, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
“We are using a product that is renewable and we’re trying to produce finished products in the most earth friendly way.”– John Langstroth, Senior Vice President, San Group Langley, BC—The phrase that most fittingly describes San Group is “FROM HARVEST TO HOME.” That... by ssbhayani | Jun 10, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends Abroad, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Heading into spring, sawmill contacts noted they had lower log decks, while others had increased log inventories. Green lumber sales were reported as mixed with some saying they were slow, others noted they were fair, and some said it was good for them. Kiln-dried... by ssbhayani | Jun 10, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends Abroad, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
As we welcomed a late spring and warmer temperatures, logging activity had improved in most areas contacted. Sawmills advise decks are growing, and so lumber production increases were anticipated to follow. Cautious optimism was being felt as to demand from most...