by ssbhayani | Sep 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Tucked into the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, just 30 miles out of State College, Pennsylvania, sits the small town of Reedsville. At only 435 acres, and with a population just shy of 500 people, you could be forgiven if you had never heard of it. But 10 of... by ssbhayani | Sep 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
I got some much-needed family vacation this summer and visited my family resort near Vanderhoof, British Columbia. The highlight of the trip was watching my 4- and 6-year-old sons reeling in rainbow trout entirely on their own. The low light, pun intended, was looking... by ssbhayani | Sep 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
An outstanding crowd participated in the recent 2023 Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers, Inc. (AHMI) Summer Conference at the Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, WV. Participants heard timely updates on markets for Hardwood lumber, chips and dust and issues relating... by ssbhayani | Sep 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
As you read this, the WCMA will be ramping up for our 2023 Fall Conference and Plant Tour Event, September 11-13, in conjunction with WMMA. I know as owners and managers of manufacturing facilities, it is sometimes hard to take the time for your own growth and... by ssbhayani | Sep 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Within the Southeast region, some sources have noted improvements in the market compared to several months ago, but others continue to face ongoing problems in their operations. In Georgia, a sawmill representative reported that their sales were doing well. However,... by ssbhayani | Sep 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Opinions within the Northeast region are mixed regarding the state of the market. While one source expressed better conditions with his business activity, another source reported a recent slowdown in their operations. A lumber supplier in New York expressed that the...