by ssbhayani | Jul 2, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Closing the skills gap is more than a popular media topic; it’s a daily concern for many of us in the forest products industry, especially as we think about what it will take to maintain sustainable business operations into the future. Some might say let the... by ssbhayani | Jul 2, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
A tour of the Kane Hardwood sawmill in Kane, PA, was a highlight of the recent Penn-York Lumbermen’s Club meeting, which was hosted by Collins Kane Hardwood. The Penn-York meeting included dinner and an association meeting, featuring guest speaker U.S. Congressman... 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...