by ssbhayani | May 12, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
The ninth annual International Mass Timber Conference recently attracted more than 3,200 attendees to the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, OR. This conference is the largest gathering of mass timber experts in the world, focusing on the entire industry supply... by ssbhayani | May 12, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Confusion, Concern And ICE Raids Freeze Spring Expectations In the Northeast, positive outlooks have been few and far between despite some booms in the Pine business, especially as complaints about labor mix with rising tensions about recent ICE raids on mills. A... by ssbhayani | May 12, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
“We have long-term relationships with several mills that produce high-quality lumber which is a necessity to meet our needs as well as our customers’ expectations.” – Mark Francis, vice president and owning partner, Cedar Creek Hardwoods From left to right, Jennifer... by ssbhayani | May 12, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
The 2025 SLMA Spring Meeting & Expo in Savannah, GA, brought together over 200 industry professionals for a productive event featuring 10 speakers, 50 exhibiting companies and a successful fundraiser dinner. Held by the Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers... by ssbhayani | May 12, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Sales Pick-Up, Remain Steady, Throughout Spring Months In Midwest Region Across the Midwest region, sources agreed that their sales have been steady. One source noted that while his sales are currently doing well, his company did have a rough first quarter. Another... by ssbhayani | May 12, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
West Coast Talks About Tariffs, Recession Potential And Buyer Hesitation At the time of this writing, the new U.S. administration just rescinded a 25 percent tariff that would have made shipments of Canadian lumber to the U.S. 39.5 percent more expensive. While it is...