by ssbhayani | Jan 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Approaching the end of a calendar year is always a good time for reflection. The Hardwood Federation team did just that as we look back on an eventful legislative year where lawmakers have addressed many of the industry’s top issues. This has also helped us look... by ssbhayani | Jan 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Looking back on 2023, I am very proud of what the WCMA accomplished. We hosted our third European Plant Tour Event in northern Italy, and the individuals that attended had very positive things to say about the event, with one saying “I will remember this one as one of... by ssbhayani | Jan 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
The U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, hunting season and Christmas holiday disrupted production and business activity for those in the Hardwood industry. Businesses were busy preparing their log decks and making operational plans as to production schedules, and planning... by ssbhayani | Jan 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
My dad was an engineer. I wanted to be an engineer. I applied to the University of British Columbia and put forestry as a backup at the last minute. I moved my family to Vancouver and started locksmithing before I knew if I was accepted. However, I ended up getting... by ssbhayani | Jan 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine, Who's Who
Chris Norris is the Director of Operations at Hood Distribution, located in Hattiesburg, MS. Hood Distribution is a distribution yard with 15 locations, where they buy 12 million board feet annually. They carry Poplar in FAS and No. 1 Common, Hard and Soft Maple in... by ssbhayani | Jan 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
From mill fires to a diminishing pulp market, one Michigan lumberman recently emphasized that he has “never seen the industry this bad.” However, a source from Minnesota called the market “stable,” and added that things aren’t as “crazy as they were the last couple of...