by ssbhayani | Nov 3, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Don’t Get Burned Fire tests confirm not all fire-retardant wood treatments are equal Side view and end view of the ASTM E2768 testing conducted by WWPI to determine the efficacy of marketing claims manufacturers of non-pressure applied fire retardants sometimes make... by ssbhayani | Nov 3, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Northeast Business Trends A Hesitant Holiday Season By Cadance JohnsonAssociate Editor Despite mixed reviews on the market, lumber sources agree that they are struggling with labor, and transportation is easy to find. A lumber source from New York stated the “second... by ssbhayani | Nov 3, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Industry Voices: Why The SLB Matters By Cees de Jager,President and CEO of the Binational Softwood Lumber Council No single mill, company, or region can carry the weight of defending and growing demand for lumber alone. That’s why the Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) was... by ssbhayani | Nov 3, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Inland West Business Trends Steady Sales In The Inland West By Terry MillerPresident Contacts in the Inland West reported steady but cautious conditions, with most expecting a seasonal slowdown through the winter months before activity begins to rebound next year. The... by ssbhayani | Nov 3, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
NAWLA Regional Provides Networking Opportunities The Northeast Regional Meeting of the North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) was recently held in conjunction with NELMA’s Annual Meeting at The Lodge at Spruce Peak in Stowe, VT. The “Green Mountain Mixer”...