by ssbhayani | Jan 2, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
“It’s our mission to cultivate valued relationships with our customers, employees, partners, vendors and communities, deeply rooting ourselves in shared growth. Our signature dependability and transparency create value and inspire trust.” – LaSalle/Bienville Lumber... by ssbhayani | Jan 2, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
After years of volatility, softwood businesses are looking toward 2025 with cautious optimism. Sixty percent of wood flooring companies expect increased sales in the coming year, according to the National Wood Flooring Association’s industry outlook. These positive... by ssbhayani | Jan 2, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
The end of 2024 brought an unusual slight uptick in pricing in tandem with the usual seasonal dip in demand. Post U.S. election and heading into much harsher winter conditions for most of North America, West Coast producers have a bevy of concerns they can only... by ssbhayani | Jan 2, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Some diverse market reports have emerged from the Southeast that host complaints about rising costs. In Alabama, a lumber representative said that the market in his area is “still pretty busy. Commodities are obviously dropping in price but we’re still steady.” He... by ssbhayani | Jan 2, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
2024 A Successful Year For Many, Hope That Success Carries Through To 2025 2024 was overwhelmingly a successful year for many companies, despite the challenges that many faced. One participant stated, “Even though it had its challenges, we view the year as a success…”... by ssbhayani | Nov 4, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio, Texas, welcomed approximately 425 members and guests of APA-Engineered Wood Association’s Annual Meeting. The 2024 Bronson J. Lewis Award was presented at this year’s event to Dr. Borjen “BJ” Yeh,...