by ssbhayani | Jul 1, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine, obituary
In Memoriam – Robert Kennedy Irving It is with profound sadness that the family of Robert Kenneth Irving marked his passing in Moncton, New Brunswick, following a courageous battle with cancer. Robert K. Irving, Co-CEO of J.D. Irving, Limited, was born on December 3,... by ssbhayani | Jul 1, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine, obituary
In Memoriam – Edward Julius “Buddy” Irby Jr. Edward Julius “Buddy” Irby, Jr. passed away on May 20, 2026. He was 72. Born October 13, 1953 to Susie Hullum Irby and Edward J. Irby Sr., Buddy spent most of his life in Vicksburg, MS, graduating from Warren Central High... by ssbhayani | Jul 1, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
West Coast Business Trends July 2026 – A Consistent And Promising West Coast Hardwood suppliers on the West Coast described market conditions as cautious but gradually improving, as inquiry levels and quote activity continued increasing across portions of California... by ssbhayani | Jul 1, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Why Knot Come And See How NHLA Is Addressing Your Challenges Here are the top challenges I see the industry facing: 1. Increased competition for domestic logs from log exporters. 2. Shrinking domestic demand for graded hardwood lumber due to competition from... by ssbhayani | Jul 1, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
The Crisis Nobody’s Talking About As hardwood demand struggles and mills close, we’re losing the battle for the next generation—before they even know there’s a fight. Hardwood lumber demand has declined since the early 2000s. Real prices, adjusted for inflation, sit... by ssbhayani | Jul 1, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Quebec Business Trends July 2026 – Overall Positive Report For Most Lumber Species Sales And Production With cooler and wet weather conditions over May, production so far in 2026 is below the pace of 2025 figures. Contacts stated there was some lethargy in May, unlike...