by ssbhayani | Nov 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Back in 2019, leaders in the hardwood industry decided it was time to stop talking about the threat of look-alike wood products and to actively do something about it. They tasked the associations they belonged to – local, regional, and national – with collaborating to... by ssbhayani | Nov 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Ilani Casino Hotel in Ridgefield, WA, was the site of the recent Western Hardwood Association Annual Convention. This year’s theme was All In On Hardwood: Crafting A Winning Strategy In Timber Markets and was attended by approximately 60 members and guests. Scheduled... by ssbhayani | Nov 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
With the Thanksgiving holiday and hunting season coming up, production will see a slight slowdown, as is usual for this time of year. While the housing sector was doing better on the U.S. side compared to Canada who experienced a slowdown during August and September,... by ssbhayani | Nov 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Sawmill contacts commented that log supplies had improved recently. However, log decks were much lower than normal at this time for many of them. We are at a time when sawmills build their inventories ahead of wet fall weather and winter. Some are preparing while... by ssbhayani | Oct 28, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Last year was the warmest on record, and 2024 is on pace to surpass it as global cities feel the heat. Due to the “urban heat island” effect, cities of a million people or more can be 1.8°–5.4°F warmer on average than the surrounding area according to the EPA, and as... by ssbhayani | Oct 28, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends North America, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Sources that were contacted throughout the Lake States region were a mixed bag as one source said that his market was doing well, while the others said that they are having a harder time selling their products. In Wisconsin a lumber representative said that overall,...