by ssbhayani | Feb 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Overall, lumber sources in the Northeast region said that their sales were better than they were six months ago. A lumberman in Maryland said that aside from White Oak remaining strong and with prices rising, he has noticed that Poplar and Red Oak have gotten harder... by ssbhayani | Feb 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Many who work in the wood products industry know that trees are comprised mostly of water, more than 50 percent in some species. Because of this, it is important to understand moisture and how it affects the products our industry produces. Wood is a hygroscopic... by ssbhayani | Feb 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Throughout the Southeast region lumber sources agreed that their markets are rather quiet, at the time of this writing. One source noted that while his sales are slow, he has started to receive more inquiries out of Asia than expected. In North Carolina, a sawmill... by ssbhayani | Jan 26, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine, Trade Talk
Pictured Above: The grading of sawn wood into categories as it is processed helps to determine to a large extent the value and potential use possible for each board of sawn lumber. The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) has created a new and updated video... by ssbhayani | Jan 24, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News, Newswires
In an important milestone for the hardwood sector, Reps. Tom Tiffany (R-WI) and Annie Kuster (D-NH) have sponsored HR 6880, the Hardwood Products Access and Development Program (HAP) bill in the House. • The program would support research efforts related to the... by ssbhayani | Jan 23, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
How You Can Take Action! As everyone is aware, 2024 is an election year. Each and every one of the 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives are up for grabs as are 34 Senate seats. Returning members, their opponents and candidates running for open seats, will...