by ssbhayani | Nov 4, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
We’re neck deep into the new school year, making this the perfect time to look at what’s being accomplished across the industry to address the skills gap crisis and influence future consumers why choosing wood is good. Closing the skills gap and driving increased... by ssbhayani | Nov 4, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
As we approach the end of what can be described as a very sluggish year for most wood products manufacturers, many West Coast producers, and North America as a whole, continue to navigate obstacles ahead. At the time of this writing two massive hurricanes had battered... by ssbhayani | Nov 4, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
The Timber Processing and Energy Expo (TP&EE) was recently held in Portland, OR at the Portland Expo Center for the sixth biennial event since the original show in 2012. TP&EE, which is produced by Hatton-Brown Expositions LLC, is marketed as the premier wood... by ssbhayani | Nov 4, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Reports on the softwood lumber market throughout the Southeast have been a mixed bag with some in brighter spots than others. One lumber spokesperson located in Louisiana said, “It’s kind of slow right now.” At the time of this writing, he mentioned that the market is... by ssbhayani | Nov 4, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
After more than 30 years, the saga of American Wood Council’s (AWC) fight for proper interpretation of our industry’s boiler emissions has ended with a resounding court win. At issue was the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) determination that boilers built... by ssbhayani | Nov 4, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Dr. Borjen “BJ” Yeh has been named the 2024 Bronson J. Lewis Award honoree. Now in its 19th year, the award recognizes individuals for their leadership and outstanding contributions to the engineered wood industry. Yeh received the award September 30 at the APA Annual...