by ssbhayani | Jun 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Provided by SWHMC The Southwestern Hardwood Manufacturers Club (SWHMC) met recently at the Grand Hotel in Natchez, MS for their annual Crawfish Boil. There were over 100 registered for this event. The weekend started with an Icebreaker Cocktail Party Friday night as... by ssbhayani | Jun 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
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 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
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 Maple, Soft Maple, White Oak and Walnut. Aspen,... by ssbhayani | Jun 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Photos By Terry Miller Robinson Lumber Co., headquartered in New Orleans, LA, welcomed attendees and guests to a crawfish boil held in conjunction with the recent National Wood Flooring Association’s 2024 Convention and Expo. Live music and all-you-can-eat crawfish... by ssbhayani | Jun 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
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.... by ssbhayani | May 29, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, In Memoriam, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
By NHLA The National Hardwood Lumber Association recently announced with great sadness the passing of Howard Lee Jones, Jr. a valued member of our community. J.M. Jones Lumber has been a proud member of the National Hardwood Lumber Association since 1914, contributing...