by ssbhayani | Mar 4, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
“Our forte has always been the contractor, custom home builders and local repair and remodeling guys. I’m in a relationship business and being competitive and fast is what we do.” – Ray Gaster, founder and owner, Gaster Lumber and Hardware Pictured is Ray Gaster,... by ssbhayani | Mar 4, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Chris FehrMarketing Consultant / Editor Market Conditions Remain Steady Throughout Midwest Region Sources that were contacted in the Midwest region all agreed that their sales are doing the same as they were six months ago, if not better, at the time of this writing.... by ssbhayani | Mar 4, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
“We must be a low-cost, reliable producer to serve our customers best. Then, every decision of our capital expansion project has been geared to automation, technology, AI and people.”– Larry Huot, president and owner, DiPrizio Pine Sales Depicted here is the McDonough... by ssbhayani | Mar 4, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
By Allison DeFordExecutive DirectorNorth American Forest FoundationCollierville, TN901-860-4131adeford@northamericanforestfoundation.org Isn’t it ironic how a random conversation can turn into a 30,000-foot opportunity? To open someone’s eyes and understanding about... by ssbhayani | Mar 4, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
By Zach Miller After A Strong Start To 2025 For West Coast Producers, Uncertainty Prevails At the time of this writing, a 25 percent tariff was implemented and just as quickly rescinded on Canadian lumber, creating a level of ambiguity and worry. On top of that,... by ssbhayani | Mar 4, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
By Sue PutnamEditor Housing Market Woes Mesh With Prayers For Market Potential Throughout the Southeastern United States, softwood lumber representatives have differing reports about the marketplace for their products in their areas. For example, one stated that the...