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Northeast Business Trends
Northeast Business Trends Trailer Trials, Lacking Labor And Tariff Tensions Uncertainty, labor and pricing are the main concerns for lumber representatives across the Northeast in the hardwood industry. In Pennsylvania, the market is “steady but the pricing is low. I can move material,” said the lumber source. Compared to six months ago, the market has […]
Lake States Business Trends
Lake States Business Trends From Lacking And Abnormal To Fairly Decent, It’s A Mixed Region Two out of three hardwood lumber sources in the Lake States region agree on abundant transportation and a poor market, while one reported trucking troubles and another reported a decent market and stability. The market is “fairly decent,” according to […]
AHEC Hosts Members’ Meeting At Recent NHLA Annual Convention
AHEC Hosts Members’ Meeting At Recent NHLA Annual Convention The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) held a board of directors meeting in conjunction with the recent National Hardwood Lumber Association Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase, held in San Antonio, TX, at Marriott Rivercenter. Additionally, AHEC Executive Director Michael Snow delivered an Education Session presentation with […]
Southeast Business Trends
Southeast Business Trends White Oak Dominates Winter The majority of Southeastern lumber sources shared that they and their customers are optimistic the market will improve despite complaints about high inventory affecting demand. Many also reported the closing of mills, labor struggles and product pricing as industry issues. In Arkansas, a lumber source reported that railroad […]
CHB Members Enjoy Breakfast Gathering During NHLA Convention
CHB Members Enjoy Breakfast Gathering During NHLA Convention Members and guests of the Canadian Hardwood Bureau (CHB), headquartered in Ottawa, ON, were recently welcomed at a fall breakfast meeting held in conjunction with the annual National Hardwood Lumber Association Convention in San Antonio, TX. At this informal gathering, the latest industry insights and trends shaping […]
Lumber Producers Agree: Shifting Tariffs Need Stabilization, Rise Of Look-A-Like Products Proves Challenging, But Legacy Of Hardwood Industry’s Resiliency Remains Strong
Lumber Producers Agree: Shifting Tariffs Need Stabilization, Rise Of Look-A-Like Products Proves Challenging, But Legacy Of Hardwood Industry’s Resiliency Remains Strong Instability of the market due to ever-changing tariffs that impact exports, increases in operational costs, challenges in many areas to fulfill staffing needs, the ability to remain nimble and able to innovate were among […]
West Coast Business Trends
West Coast Business Trends West Coast Appears Steady, Marked By Selective Buying, Specialty Orders, Cautious Optimism Markets across the West Coast remain active but inconsistent, with many producers describing business as “sporadic but steady.” The pattern is much like recent months, with certain specialty and high-end segments maintaining consistent demand while overall movement remains selective […]
Ontario Business Trends
Ontario Business Trends Predicted Supply Shortages, Tariffs And Bestselling Hard Maple The hardwood forest sector hasn’t changed much moving into fall and early winter with production still at a lesser pace, nor has demand increased. Buyers have no urgent reasons for purchasing although supply shortages in the months ahead are a possibility. Secondary manufacturers are […]
Simon Lussier Ltee: Providing High Quality Hardwood Lumber For Three Generations
Simon Lussier Ltee: Providing High Quality Hardwood Lumber For Three Generations “Our goal is satisfying our customers’ needs and whenever a problem arises, we listen to them. This is how we earn their trust and maintain a loyal base. We will make mistakes. We are only human but it is how we respond to our […]
Quebec Business Trends
Quebec Business Trends Quebec Faces A Holiday Slowdown The beginning of fall was a very turbulent period in terms of the tariffs imposed by Trump and the changes announced by the provincial government affecting the forestry industry in Quebec. The usual downtime during the Thanksgiving holiday and the start of hunting season saw a slowdown […]
