Lumber Market Update: April End 2024 [video]

Gain deep understanding of the market dynamics between the three main 2×4 construction framing dimension softwood lumber prices produced and sold across North America: WSPF, ESPF, and SYP East Side. Check back with the Madison’s website www.madisonsreport.com often for the latest developments and updates. In the week ending April 26, 2024, the price of Western […] The post Lumber Market Update: April End 2024 first appeared on Madison's Lumber Reporter.

Don’t shoot me, I’m only the sawfiler

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Family Within An Industry at Fifth Generation Bliffert Lumber Co.

“We are proud to be family-owned and operated, and we make sure that the personal service we’re known for shines through at all of our locations.” ~ Eli Bliffert, Vice President, Bliffert Lumber Co. Bliffert Lumber and Hardware, headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, supplies Hardwood and softwood lumber and building materials. The operation has served contractors […]

HMA Teams Up With Charleston And Enjoys An Exhibition Hall Sellout

Photos By Chris Fehr Pathways To Success was the theme that set the tone of the recent Hardwood Manufacturers Association (HMA) National Conference and Expo, held recently in Charleston, SC. Sold-out exhibitor space, learning sessions and multiple networking opportunities set the stage for a successful 2024 event, noted HMA spokespeople. The learning sessions were packed […]

Kane Hardwood Next Penn-York Host Following Fitzpatrick & Weller

The Holiday Valley’s main lodge in Ellicottville, NY, was the recent site of a meeting for the Penn-York Lumbermen’s Club. The brief evening gathering of the Club provided approximately 75 members and guests opportunities to network during hors d’oevres and dining prior to hearing a guest presentation by Michael Snow, executive director of the American […]

Hardwood Market Changes Discussed At ALC Meeting

Appalachian Lumbermen’s Club (ALC) members reviewed Hardwood market changes in recent years as reported by the Hardwood Market Report. The recent meeting was held at the Hotel Roanoke in Roanoke, VA, and guest speaker was Andy Johnson, HMR assistant editor, on “Hardwood Market Trends: The Present Realities and Possibilities.” HMR was recently purchased by FastMarkets […]

Attendees Share Diverse Market Insights At Recent NELA Meeting

Photos and information provided by Chris Fehr Woodstock Inn & Resort, in Woodstock, VT, served as the site recently of the annual spring meeting of the New England Lumbermen’s Association (NELA). A business discussion highlighted the event. NELA President Bob Chase of Quabbin Timber served as moderator. About The Overall Market: The general consensus about […]

Make The Changes We Need To Make

We all know that there have been a lot of Hardwood mills that have shut down over the past year. I ran my own Hardwood business once, and I shut it down. You may remember it. I worked with Jartek based in Finland, promoting thermal modification. I helped build several systems, including Superior Thermowood of […]

Registration Now Open For 2024 WCMA Regional Plant Tour Event

Registration is now open for the Wood Component Manufacturers Association’s (WCMA’s) 2024 Regional Plant Tour Event. The WCMA is excited to host the event that will be held June 3-4 in Auburn, ME. The event includes tours of five state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. This event gives attendees an opportunity to see advanced machinery in action, and […]

Industry News NHM May 24

Ram Forest Products Welcomes Gerry VanVeenendaal Gerry VanVeenendaal recently joined the sales team of RAM Forest Products, a manufacturer of high quality Northern Appalachian Hardwoods located in Shinglehouse, PA. RAM Forest Products produces over 25 million board feet annually in all grades in Hard and Soft Maple, Ash, Red and White Oak, Cherry and Poplar […]

WHAT WE DO

Lumber Wholesale & Exports

Lumber inventory at 9 North American Ports enables streamline operations.

Custom Products

Looking for a unique look or product? With affiliates in China, Egypt, Brazil and Canada, we can help design, procure and ship your custom made wood products.

Logistics Consulting

Leverage our world class expertise in global logistics; from flat bed to charter ships, intermodal transportation, and storage at all major North American ports.

Building Construction

Experts in new home construction and revitalization of distressed assets.

OUR SERVICES

LUMBER EXPORTS & IMPORTS

With 50+ sawmill relationships internationally, we source lumber and wood products from around the world.

U.S. BASED LOGISTICS

Our U.S. based logistics team manages inventory at 9 U.S. and Canadian ports.

SCALING & INSPECTIONS

Our inspectors perform quality checks for logs and lumber, at all ports and warehouses for import and export.

OCEAN CONTAINER DRYAGE

Our affiliate network of operators, manage ocean dryage for all lumber shipments coming in and out of USA.

USDA & SFPA Affiliation

Member of Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA) & recurring participant in multiple U.S. Department of Agriculture trade missions across the globe.

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We regularly attend these trade Shows and trade missions. Please contact us to make an appointment.

Our Products

Lumber: The World Over

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Engineered Wood Products

Film Faced Plywood for your Projects. Our top of the line panel is made with an European Hardwood core and film. Comes in 12mm, 18mm and 19mm sizes. #HDO #MDO #CONCRETEFORMS

Custom Products

Are you looking for custom sizes in lumber, panels or Cross Laminated Timber? Contact us for our species guide to chose the best products for your your installations.|

Lumber Industry News

Southeast Trends

Throughout the Southeast region lumber suppliers noted that their markets were not doing well. In Mississippi a lumberman said that his market is not doing well. “Our customers aren’t really buying very much product right now and our Hardwood sales have fallen off and...

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A Third Generation Wood Company

With 50+ sawmill relationships internationally, we source lumber and wood products from around the world. Our U.S. based logistics team manages inventory at major ports in the U.S. Established in 1949, our first family venture was launched shortly after the end of the colonial era in India. Over a period of 30 years the small shop grew to a family owned group of sawmills, warehousing and trading floors. 7 Seas Group USA was formed in 2007 as the North American distribution and supply chain venture.

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