Month: October 2023
148 posts
Lake States Business Trends
In the Lake States region, sources from different states are sharing a generally positive outlook on their market conditions. Notably, two sources have mentioned that the Red Oak market is showing stronger performance in their region. In Indiana, a lumber saleswoman mentioned that her inventory is growing, but she’s seeing certain wood species gain popularity, […]
Northeast Business Trends
In the Northeast region, various sources from different states provided insights into the market conditions. While one source described the situation as slightly improving and steady, another source commented that their markets were starting to cool down. Additionally, consistent with other sources, White Oak sales have been performing good at the time of this writing. […]
Southeast Business Trends
In the Southeast region, various hardwood representatives from different states are observing the lumber market to be “Okay”, with White Oak showing notable strength according to one source. A hardwood sales representative in Tennessee reported that his domestic sales of White Oak are performing well, but he’s encountering difficulties in his export markets. “We are […]
West Coast Business Trends
On the West Coast, different sources provided insights into their market situations. Two sources mentioned average and steady business conditions, while another noted some inconsistency in their markets. In Washington, a hardwood salesman reported that his markets show inconsistency, with one week being different from the next. “Things are very sporadic. We will have a […]
North American Hardwoods Well Represented At Tecno Mueble
The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) recently hosted 14 companies in their hardwood pavilion at Tecno Mueble, held in Guadalajara, Mexico. An additional five U.S. companies exhibited as well in their own booths at the event. Tecno Mueble markets itself as the business platform that connects machinery with accessory suppliers for furniture manufacturing, and the […]
Ontario Business Trends
As we head into fall, businesses are looking at ways of building inventories for later in the season and into early winter. With the Labor Day weekend behind us, it is business as usual. However, with lower production levels over the summer months, businesses are finding it challenging to get the stocks they need. Sawmills, […]
Classic American Hardwoods, Investing In Themselves, Their Customers And The Future
“We seek to understand our customers’ needs and try to find a way to not only fulfill their needs, but educate them on what the expectations for the grades of each species and what alternative ideas might fit their needs.” – Bill Courtney, President and CEO, Classic American Hardwoods Inc. Classic American Hardwoods Inc. (CAH), […]
AWFS Grows In 2023
AWFS®Fair recently hosted 40 percent more exhibitors this year than in 2021 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. AWFS is touted as a must-see event to reconnect with the industry at-large while taking advantage of networking opportunities to meet with other woodworking pros. The AWFS also is where new products are often […]
Quebec Business Trends
October is upon us and the fall season is in full swing for those in the hardwood industry. Planning and stocking up on supplies to see businesses through the fall and early winter are under way. Some are finding it challenging to get the lumber they need as competition is rather stiff at this time, […]
