by ssbhayani | Sep 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Within the Southeast region, some sources have noted improvements in the market compared to several months ago, but others continue to face ongoing problems in their operations. In Georgia, a sawmill representative reported that their sales were doing well. However,... by ssbhayani | Sep 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Opinions within the Northeast region are mixed regarding the state of the market. While one source expressed better conditions with his business activity, another source reported a recent slowdown in their operations. A lumber supplier in New York expressed that the... by ssbhayani | Sep 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Members and guests of the Lake States Lumber Association (LSLA) recently convened in hot and steamy Prior, MN for the association’s annual summer golf outing, held at The Meadows at Mystic Lake. The two-day event began with an evening welcome reception of food, drink... by ssbhayani | Sep 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
At the time of this writing, sources from the West Coast recently reported a trend of slower business conditions with some also anticipating an upcoming slow season for the remainder of the year. According to a supplier based in Washington, the market presents its... by ssbhayani | Sep 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
On September 7-8, the American Hardwood Export Council will host its Greater China and Southeast Asia Convention in China for the first time since 2019. The event will be held in the city of Chengdu and will take place just prior to the major FMC Shanghai furniture... by ssbhayani | Sep 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
HMA members will soon be convening in the Keystone State for our Fall Regional Meeting. This signature HMA ‘members-only’ event is set for September 19-20, in St. Marys, Pensylvania. And I’m especially pleased to offer this opportunity to our membership, because it...