by ssbhayani | Jun 10, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
“Today, we can offer numerous designs and we have the equipment that allows us to make whatever a person wants. Just about every week, a customer finds a picture and wants to duplicate it or modify it. Our approach is, if you want high quality, if you want something... by ssbhayani | Jun 10, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Over the past several months, I have spoken with many of you in the hardwood industry and have found that there is an overwhelming understanding of–and appreciation for–the increasing importance of exports to the short and long-term profitability of our industry. And,... by ssbhayani | Jun 10, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania—The strong roots of the Alan McIlvain Co., located 10 miles south of Philadelphia, have proven sturdy over the 225-year span that the firm has been in business. When Hugh McIlvain, a Quaker of Scotch-Irish descent, opened the doors of his... by ssbhayani | Jun 10, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News, Who's Who
Ashley Amidon is the executive director at International Wood Products Association (IWPA), in Alexandria, Virginia. IWPA advocates for the acceptance and demand for the legally sourced and sustainable wood products. IWPA was established in 1956 and is the leading... by ssbhayani | Jun 10, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
IWPA recently held its annual convention where historically, the Executive Director gives a speech on the state of the association. As I prepped my speech, I was tempted to rely on data; after all metrics are usually an essential part of any business or association.... by ssbhayani | Jun 10, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News, Washington Scene
New Steps For Climate Resilience And Forest Conservation Announced Public Comments Accepted Through Mid-June For Parts Of Policy The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of the Interior (DOI) recently announced actions to foster forest...