by ssbhayani | Jun 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
In the Northeast market, forest products industry contacts we spoke with all agreed that their business was steady but were split on whether they expect the market to improve or suffer over the next six months. Optimism about the health of the market can be credited... by ssbhayani | Jun 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Photos By Chris Fehr The Kentucky Forest Industries Association (KFIA) recently completed a successful Annual Meeting in Lexington, KY, at the Embassy Suites. The meeting had record breaking attendance of over 400 people and 40 exhibitors. The KFIA Annual Meeting... by ssbhayani | Jun 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Throughout the Southeast region lumber sources that were contacted, at the time of this writing, agreed that their sales are heavily dependent on the species being sold. In Louisiana a lumber man said that overall, his sales are tough. “It’s hard to make money on Red... by ssbhayani | Jun 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Provided by SWHMC The Southwestern Hardwood Manufacturers Club (SWHMC) met recently at the Grand Hotel in Natchez, MS for their annual Crawfish Boil. There were over 100 registered for this event. The weekend started with an Icebreaker Cocktail Party Friday night as... by ssbhayani | Jun 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Hardwood suppliers on the West Coast mostly accounted for positive activity. One contact in California mentioned activity was back to pre-covid “normal” levels. “Our business along with our customers is back to a steady pace,” he explained. “The customers that we had... by ssbhayani | Jun 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News
Photos By Chris Fehr The East Coast Sawmill and Logging Equipment Exposition – commonly known as Expo Richmond/The Richmond Show – has become the largest trade show on the East Coast for the forest products industry. The recent 39th edition of the event was held at...