by ssbhayani | Jul 10, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Michael Culbreth, PLM, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Almost every Softwood business understands the importance of safety. Yet a company’s risk profile changes constantly, and it’s difficult for many business leaders to keep up with all the latest developments. One way to stay ever ready is to embrace a culture of... by ssbhayani | Jul 10, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
This year marked the 70th Anniversary of the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association, aka WRCLA/Real Cedar, established in 1954. That milestone was celebrated by the more than 180 attendees, including delegate members and Cedar School students who recently joined in... by ssbhayani | Jul 10, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Northeastern Softwood lumber suppliers reported, at the time of this writing, a variation of market activity. A contact in Massachusetts said that the market is very “hit or miss. We’re getting a lot of conflicting reports from people. Some people have a strong order... by ssbhayani | Jul 10, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Amaterra Winery in Portland, OR, was the site recently for the North American Wholesale Lumber Association’s (NAWLA) Portland Regional Meeting. The evening included networking with industry peers, as well as an informative presentation by guest Speaker Jodi Hack. Hack... by ssbhayani | Jul 10, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Inland West Business trends, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Across the Inland West region lumber sources that were contacted said that their marketplaces were challenging, at the time of this writing, and that this may be due in part to the excess of inventory with certain species. In Idaho a lumberman said that with his... by ssbhayani | Jul 10, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Western Wood Products Association (WWPA) concluded its 2024 Annual Meeting recently at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, WA. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee...