by ssbhayani | Aug 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
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 change in activity. Transportation is still among the bright spots for the Hardwood lumber... by ssbhayani | Aug 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
New technology and machinery has resulted in increased efficiency and smoother operations at Deer Park Lumber Inc., based in Tunkhannock, PA. Deer Park Lumber recently installed a Pichè Inc. 60-bin sorter, as well as a Comact trimmer and grading scanner from BID Group... by ssbhayani | Aug 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
I recently took a call from a ‘new’ HMA member who said he wanted to talk with me about his experience at our Spring Regional Meeting in Lexington. Trying to place a face with a name, I held my breath for a moment, wondering how this call was going to go, and all the... by ssbhayani | Aug 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Dakota Premium Hardwoods, headquartered in Waco, TX, specializes in products for the cabinetry, millwork, furniture manufacturing and woodworking industries. Since its inception at the peak of the recession in 2007, this operation has seen continued growth. When the... by ssbhayani | Aug 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
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,”... by ssbhayani | Aug 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Do you have a bucket list? I do. I got it from Backpacker Magazine in 2005. They listed ten of “America’s Hardest Day Hikes,” and I have completed half to date. Here are the ones I did with my friends to give you a perspective. 1 – the hardest – is 41 miles with...