by ssbhayani | Apr 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Indianapolis, IN–The American Walnut Manufacturers Association (AWMA) held its annual membership business meeting recently at the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association Convention and Exposition, which was held here. Members discussed all things Walnut that included... by ssbhayani | Apr 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
The National Hardwood Lumber Association is 125 years old as of April 8, 2023. That is a great accomplishment because of what it proves. It proves that NHLA is needed. It proves that NHLA has value. It proves that NHLA improves your business. How does NHLA improve... by ssbhayani | Apr 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
The usual slowdown for spring thaw affected logging activity. In December 2022, according to figures published, Hardwood production had a 4.2 percent gain in output. In February, contacts commented there had been a lot of green grade lumber entering the market based... by ssbhayani | Apr 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
With spring upon us, logging activity will be increasing in some areas. This is good news as many in the province and along the U.S. border states commented log supplies were low, which had been due to poor weather conditions, competition for logs and some controlled... by ssbhayani | Mar 24, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine, Who's Who
Curt Cooper is the plant manager for Infinity Wood Floors in Crandon, WI, and oversees lumber purchasing for the manufacturer. Infinity Wood Floors purchases 4 million board feet annually in Red and White Oak as well as Northern Hard Maple. All lumber is bought in... by ssbhayani | Mar 9, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
In the Midwest, Softwood lumber providers recently said that their sales are slow. But at the time of these interviews, there were also some glimmers of optimism. “Our business is improving,” commented a sawmill representative in Texas. “We are getting more interest,...