by ssbhayani | Jul 2, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Photos by Chris Fehr The Appalachian Lumbermen’s Club held its Annual Beach Meeting in North Myrtle Beach, SC, with members and guests enjoying sports events and networking. The meeting attracted 148 people to the Avista Resort for the annual event. Casual networking... by ssbhayani | Jun 3, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends North America, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Across the Lake States region lumber sources varied, with one source stating that while his sales are average, it does depend heavily on which species is being sold. In Michigan a lumber spokesperson said that his sales were doing OK at the time of this writing. “We... by ssbhayani | Jun 3, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends North America, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
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 3, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
281 Registrants from 24 Countries Attend 68th Annual Meeting In San Diego The International Wood Products Association (IWPA), based in Alexandria, VA, declared the 68th World of Wood Convention a success. The annual event was held recently at the Hard Rock Hotel in... by ssbhayani | Jun 3, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends North America, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
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 lumberman said that overall, his sales are tough. “It’s hard to make money on Red... by ssbhayani | Jun 3, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
The Montréal Wood Convention (MWC) 2024, the premier event for the wood industry in North America and the largest of its kind in Canada, drew over 1150 participants from across the globe with 112 booths showcasing the latest trends, technologies, and products by the...