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... by ssbhayani | Nov 4, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
It’s hard to believe that we’re already wrapping up 2024, but with 2025 fast approaching, we’d like to take a moment to reflect on the successful year NAWLA has had. 2024 HighlightsTraders MarketThe 2024 Traders Market is gearing up to be another successful event for... by ssbhayani | Nov 4, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
One Quebec SPF producer reported that “with all that is happening, there has not been a big effect on the market yet. Without sounding like the bullish mill guy, I think in the first quarter of next year, with all the curtailments coming, you will see something. On...