Month: June 2023
181 posts
Lake States Business Trends
Lumbermen in the Lake States region had good things to say about their markets in recent interviews. “Our business activity seems to be going well,” said a lumber provider in Illinois. Compared to six months ago, his business is “a little better,” he remarked. “Prices were better overall six months ago, but some prices have […]
Northeast Business Trends
Across the Northeast region there seems to be a mixed bag on how hardwood lumber sales were varying, at the time of this writing. In Maine a sawmill representative said that his sales have been poor. “There is lack of demand, and there is over supply. I don’t think that sales will change for quite […]
Southeast Business Trends
Throughout the Southeast region there were mixed reviews as to how the market was faring, at the time of this writing. Some sources said that the market was extremely strong, while others have said that their sales were not doing well. An Arkansan lumber spokesperson said that his market seemed to be picking up. “It’s […]
West Coast Business Trends
On the West Coast, sales of hardwood lumber are not bad, based on recent interviews with lumbermen there. An Oregon lumber provider said business is still strong. “We have stayed pretty busy,” he noted. “Businesses in the area here are busy, too.” Compared to several months ago, the market for his company is better, he […]
CHB Annual Meeting Deemed Successful
Montréal, Quebec –The Canadian Hardwood Bureau’s (CHB) annual meeting was held here recently and this year’s event attracted over 100 delegates. The session provided an opportunity for delegates to learn and to network. The program kicked off with a spirited industry hockey game. CHB Chairman Shaun Rowe, of Quality Hardwoods, welcomed everyone to the session […]
Ontario Business Trends
Heading into spring, sawmill contacts noted they had lower log decks, while others had increased log inventories. Green lumber sales were reported as mixed with some saying they were slow, others noted they were fair, and some said it was good for them. Kiln-dried sales were reported as fair, while other areas noted they were […]
San Group Takes Wood “From Harvest To Home”
“We are using a product that is renewable and we’re trying to produce finished products in the most earth friendly way.”– John Langstroth, Senior Vice President, San Group Langley, BC—The phrase that most fittingly describes San Group is “FROM HARVEST TO HOME.” That phrase has become the formula for brothers and company heads, Kamal and […]
Quebec Business Trends
As we welcomed a late spring and warmer temperatures, logging activity had improved in most areas contacted. Sawmills advise decks are growing, and so lumber production increases were anticipated to follow. Cautious optimism was being felt as to demand from most markets would still gain momentum going forward. Kiln-dried Ash demand is reported as steady […]
Newswires
Somerset, Kentucky—According to published reports, Merrick Hardwoods, located here, has acquired the assets of Southern Kentucky Hardwood Flooring, located in Gamaliel, KY. The company will remain in operation now selling unfinished hardwood flooring under the name Bluegrass Wood Products. They will also continue to manufacture and sell premium grade hardwood pellets under the name Country […]
