Month: April 2026

156 posts

Quebec Business Trends

Quebec Business Trends Stakeholders Caution That Trade Wars With U.S. Likely Far From Over Production of hardwoods have declined due to lower demand on markets, and also to snowy and cold temperatures that hit through January and February, causing some temporary shut downs to businesses. With Chinese New Year celebrations taking place at the time […]

Newswires

Newswires Bingaman & Sons Lumber Upgrades Their Lumber Processing Line Bingaman & Son Lumber recently completed their new lumber processing line following the installations of a new Piche Inc. bin sorter, a Comact AI grading system and a Samuel Son & Co. Limited banding station. These enhancements allow the company to accomplish, with one machine, […]

SCOTUS Ruling Tees Up Busy Summer For Trade

SCOTUS Ruling Tees Up Busy Summer For Trade Ashley A. Amidon, CAEChief Executive OfficerInternational Wood Products Association By now you’ve seen that the Supreme Court of the United States has invalidated President Trump’s IEEPA tariffs. While this was something of a vindication for many businesses that understand it is U.S. importers rather than foreign producers […]

Who’s Who in Import/Exports

Who’s Who in Import/Exports Legacy Wood Products: Producing 48 Million Board Feet Annually Jack Parrish Jack Parrish is the sales manager at West Plains, MO-based, Legacy Wood Products. The company sells to the following regions: US, Mexico, Canada, Europe, Africa, India, China and Vietnam. Red and White Oak, Ash, Maple, Hickory, Poplar and Cherry are […]

Aurora Timberland Expands Customer Base And Geographic Reach

Aurora Timberland Expands Customer Base And Geographic Reach “Our inventory is always ready for immediate distribution. This allows us to respond quickly to customer needs and ensure that we can meet any special requests.” – Clay Miller, sales and purchasing, Aurora Timberland The Alexandria Mouldings headquarters located in Alexandria, ON. Founded in 1989 by Ted […]

Business Trends Abroad

Business Trends Abroad European Union’s Tropical Wood Product Imports Increased In 2025 European Union – The European Union (EU) imported 1,608,800 tons of tropical wood and wood furniture in 2025, 10 percent more than in 2024, according to the most recent data available. Import value was up seven percent to U.S.$3.32 billion in 2025. Although […]