by ssbhayani | Jun 10, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends Abroad, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Vietnam – According to the latest data available from the General Department of Customs Wood and Wood Products (W&WP) exports here were valued at US$1.2 billion in March of 2023, up 36 percent from February 2023, but down 23 percent compared to March 2022. WP... by ssbhayani | Jun 10, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News, Newswires
Somerset, Kentucky—According to published reports, Merrick Hardwoods, located here, has acquired the assets of Southern Kentucky Hardwood Flooring, located in Gamaliel, KY. The company will remain in operation now selling unfinished hardwood flooring under the name... by ssbhayani | Jun 10, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Over 250 Registrants from 21 Countries, Double the Number of 2022 Paid Exhibitors at 67th Annual Meeting Savannah, GA – The International Wood Products Association (IWPA), headquartered in Alexandria, VA, declared the 2023 World of Wood Convention, which was held... by ssbhayani | Jun 10, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
A Record Year for the Convention! Montréal, Quebec— The Montréal Wood Convention 2023, a premier event for the wood industry in North America, recently took place at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel, located here. The convention drew 1100 participants from around the world... by ssbhayani | Jun 10, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
“Today, we can offer numerous designs and we have the equipment that allows us to make whatever a person wants. Just about every week, a customer finds a picture and wants to duplicate it or modify it. Our approach is, if you want high quality, if you want something... by ssbhayani | Jun 10, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Over the past several months, I have spoken with many of you in the hardwood industry and have found that there is an overwhelming understanding of–and appreciation for–the increasing importance of exports to the short and long-term profitability of our industry. And,...