by ssbhayani | Jul 28, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
The Western Red Cedar Lumber Association’s (WRCLA) 2023 Cedar Summit and Cedar School recently wrapped up a highly successful week of business sessions, networking and training seminars with a completely sold-out Cedar school, and over 150 attendees representing 49... by ssbhayani | Jul 28, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
“Over the years we have built trusses for a lot of different applications. There are numerous celebrities’ homes that we are in, including Kid Rock, Chris Stapleton and Alan Jackson. We have trusses in government projects in Ft. Campbell, KY and an eight- or... by ssbhayani | Jul 28, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Robbins Lumber, Inc., located in Searsmont, ME, announced the acquisition of two sawmills, expanding the company’s footprint from two locations to four locations. The sawmills in Hancock and Sanford, previously owned by Pleasant River Lumber Co., will retain all 74... by ssbhayani | Jul 28, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
The wood manufacturing industry has a reputation for its hazardous nature. Combustible dust, sparks from welding and hot work activity and use of heavy machinery are just a few of the common risks manufacturers face that have the potential to compromise employee... by ssbhayani | Jul 28, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends USA, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Hardwood suppliers and wholesalers in the Lake States spoke of mixed business activity in recent weeks. Some products are moving better than others and yet some have no changed activity. Transportation is still among the bright spots for the hardwood lumber suppliers... by ssbhayani | Jul 28, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends USA, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Across the Northeast region sources agreed that the hardwood lumber market has seen better days.In Maine, a sawmill spokesperson said that they were slow, at the time of this writing. “There is an uncertainty in the market right now, with no speculation or optimism,”...