by ssbhayani | Mar 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
It was a slow start to the new year as customers let their inventories slide over the end of 2023 and placed orders in December for January receipts, which caused a boost in current business by end of January. Most primary and secondary manufacturers did not see a... by ssbhayani | Mar 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Sawmills and concentration yards reported better business early in the new year compared to the period before the holidays. Activity was mostly seen to replenish inventories as opposed to secondary manufacturers increasing their consumption of Hardwoods. However, it... by ssbhayani | Feb 19, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
The Lake States Lumber Association (LSLA) recently convened for its annual winter meeting at the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton, WI. Approximately 130 members and guests were treated to three days of networking, informational presentations and... by ssbhayani | Feb 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
KopCoat has been a behind the scenes supporter of the Hardwood industry for years. KopCoat’s preservative technologies and products have protected Hardwood lumber from sapstain, mold and metal staining for years but hasn’t been known as a brand name in that role.... by ssbhayani | Feb 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
The Southwestern Hardwood Manufacturers Club (SWHMC) Christmas meeting at The Grand Hotel, Point Clear, AL, was reported as a great meeting despite seasonal rainfall. Attendance was good. The roundtable discussion was informative as well. Generally, attendees reported... by ssbhayani | Feb 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
While lumbermen in the Lake States continued to steadily “move wood” through the fourth quarter of 2023, they agreed that “something must change” in order to hit the ground running in 2024. A Wisconsin source called the 2023 fourth quarter market “steady” but added...