by ssbhayani | Dec 4, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
In breaking news, the European Commission (EC) announced on October 2, 2024 that in response to pressures from international partners, the full implementation of the EUDR could be delayed by a year. The EC states this is to “give concerned parties additional time to... by ssbhayani | Dec 4, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
The value of education can’t be overstated. That includes the value of trades as much as it does the value of university. I have a trade; I first learned to be a locksmith before starting university. If times get tough, I can always return to locksmithing or a life of... by ssbhayani | Dec 4, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
As the holidays approach, memories of past seasons often come to mind. Remember flipping through the big Sears Roebuck Wish Book or JCPenney catalog—or more modern versions—as a kid and making a wish list of what you’d like Santa to bring? Back then, out lists... by ssbhayani | Nov 4, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio, Texas, welcomed approximately 425 members and guests of APA-Engineered Wood Association’s Annual Meeting. The 2024 Bronson J. Lewis Award was presented at this year’s event to Dr. Borjen “BJ” Yeh,... by ssbhayani | Nov 4, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
BC Wood celebrated its 21st Annual Global Buyers Mission (GBM) recently and welcomed close to 700 delegates from all over the world to Whistler, BC Canada this year. A number of international markets continue to face economic challenges, so GBM organizers were... by ssbhayani | Nov 4, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
The 91st annual meeting of the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA) was held recently at the Samoset Resort in Rockport, ME. This was the second year in a row that the Association conducted its annual golf scramble and meeting at this oceanside...