Month: February 2023
310 posts
Continental Underwriters, Inc. The National Solution To Your Local Risk
Richmond, VA–This is where Continental Underwriters, Inc. stands out. Founded in 2013, the Continental team brings 175+ years of insurance experience to the table, including more than a century of work specifically with the forest products industry. This expertise can pay off for you no matter where you are located and can help stabilize your […]
Lake States Business Trends – February 2023
Lumbermen in the Lake States called their markets, in a word, “OK.” One lumber provider went so far as to say his business is “positive right now,” as of the time of this writing. In Michigan, a sawmill representative described his market as “pretty mediocre. Some aspects of the market are still OK. Some products […]
Lumber Shippers View Their Work Realistically And Optimistically
The waters are choppy for lumber shipping companies, but they continue doing their due-diligence and seeing positive results. One shipper stated: “Our lumber shipments are lagging now, but we remain hopeful they will continue to increase as we move into the first quarter of 2023.” Another shipper mentioned difficulties, adding: “Our team was able to […]
Northeast Business Trends – February 2023
Across the Northeast region several lumber representatives reported mixed feelings as to where lumber sales and prices stood at the time of this writing. Some noted that their markets are still strong, while others mentioned that sales are soft and that the lumber purchasing seems to be spotty. A Connecticut lumber provider described his market […]
Strasser Celebrates 40 Years As A Family
Woodinville, WA–Strasser, headquartered here, manufactures bathroom vanities, furniture, and accessories. The company utilizes 125,000 board feet of Hardwood lumber annually of Cherry, Maple, Alder and Oak in 3/4-inch thicknesses. Moulding blanks are also used to build furniture components and shaker doors. The people at Strasser take pride in crafting beautiful and elegant furniture in a […]
Southeast Business Trends – February 2023
Throughout the Southeast region, sources have said that their markets are slower than they have been. One source noted, at the time of this writing, that he has seen an increase in his sales over the past few weeks, while another said this is the worst he’s ever seen the marketplace in all his time […]
Be A Real Family And Love Each Other
By Dallin Brooks, Executive Director, National Hardwood Lumber Assoc. Being a middle child in a big, blended family, with 9 siblings, as well as being a Canadian, I know what it is like to be the forgotten child or the little brother. You are constantly looking for attention. You want to be included, even when […]
Southwestern Hardwood Manufacturers Club Members Share Industry Insights At Annual Holiday Event
Point Clear, AL– The Grand Hotel, located here, recently welcomed approximately 50 members and guests of the Southwestern Hardwood Manufacturers Club (SWHMC) at their annual Christmas meeting. The highlight of the meeting was Dallin Brooks, executive director of the National Hardwood Lumber Association. According to a SWHMC spokesman, Brooks “spoke to us with a renewed […]
West Coast Business Trends – February 2023
Assessments of Hardwood lumber markets on the West Coast are mixed. It’s either “strong,” “barely fair” or “steady,” depending on which lumberman you’re listening to. “I’d say business is still strong,” said a lumber provider in Oregon. “In terms of species, Walnut and White Oak are selling well for us.” Compared to not so long […]
