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Madison’s LumberNews Archive: 2013

Year-End Review — 2013: Executive Summary The story of North America construction framing dimension softwood lumber market 2013 was the transformation of recovery into expansion.Following several difficult years after the global financial crisis, North American lumber producers benefited from improving housing construction, disciplined manufacturing, stronger export markets, and steadily rising profitability.Unlike previous market cycles, companies […] The post Madison’s LumberNews Archive: 2013 first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s LumberNews Archive: 2012

Year-End Review — 2012: Executive Summary The story of North America construction framing dimension softwood lumber market 2012 was one of renewed confidence.Following several years of economic uncertainty, North American lumber producers benefited from strengthening U.S. housing markets, disciplined production, healthy export demand, and improving profitability. Rather than pursuing rapid expansion, companies focused on sustainable […] The post Madison’s LumberNews Archive: 2012 first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s LumberNews Archive: 2011

Year-End Review — 2011: Executive Summary The defining story of North America construction framing dimension softwood lumber market 2011 was the transformation of the Canadian lumber industry into a more globally diversified and operationally efficient business.By year-end, the North American lumber industry was leaner, more internationally connected, and better positioned to capitalize on future housing […] The post Madison’s LumberNews Archive: 2011 first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s LumberNews Archive: 2010

Year-End Review — 2010: Executive Summary The story of North America construction framing dimension softwood lumber market 2010 was stabilization after crisis:Following the unprecedented disruption of 2008 and 2009, North American lumber producers successfully adapted to a new operating environment characterized by disciplined manufacturing, cautious investment, and growing international diversification.While U.S. housing remained well below […] The post Madison’s LumberNews Archive: 2010 first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s LumberNews Archive: 2009

Year-End Review — 2009: Executive Summary The story of North America construction framing dimension softwood lumber market 2009 was one of disciplined recovery:Unlike previous business cycles, the improvement was not driven by a surge in housing demand. Instead, it resulted from unprecedented production discipline, historically lean inventories, improving government support for housing markets, and the […] The post Madison’s LumberNews Archive: 2009 first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

China’s SAF Exports Surge as Europe Takes Nearly All Cargo

China’s SAF Exports Surge as Europe Takes Nearly All CargoResourceWise China’s sustainable…

Gat Creek Expands – Quality Over Quantity In Hardwood Furniture

Gat Creek Expands – Quality Over Quantity In Hardwood Furniture Hardwood furniture manufacturer Gat Creek, based in Berkeley Springs, WV, purchases 1.7 million board feet of hardwoods annually in Maple (No. 1 Common), Walnut (FAS), Ash (No. 1 and No. 2 Common), Cherry (No. 1 Common) and White Oak (No. 1 Common) in 4/4, 5/4, […]

Granite Valley Forest Products: Built Through Integration, Quality And Vision

Granite Valley Forest Products: Built Through Integration, Quality And Vision “In an industry where reputation is built on performance, Granite Valley Forest Products has established itself through investment, integration and an unwavering commitment to quality. As one of the Midwest’s most capable and vertically integrated hardwood suppliers, we control nearly every step of the process […]

Hardwood Industry Begins Long-Term Push For Federal Engagement

Hardwood Industry Begins Long-Term Push For Federal Engagement As the hardwood industry continues to navigate market pressures, regulatory challenges and increased competition from alternative materials, industry leaders are taking steps to strengthen their presence in Washington, DC. Following the successful fundraising effort led by the National Hardwood Lumber Association’s (NHLA) Governmental Affairs Fundraising Task Force, […]

Lake States Hits Links For Summer Golf Outing

Lake States Hits Links For Summer Golf Outing Members and guests of the Lake States Lumber Association (LSLA) recently convened in beautiful Lake Geneva, WI, for the association’s annual summer golf outing. The two-day event began with a Wednesday evening Welcome Reception.  Attendees were treated to a sunset boat cruise of historic Lake Geneva aboard […]