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Turkey Announces Immediate Ban On Oak Product Imports
Turkey Announces Immediate Ban On Oak Product Imports The National Hardwood Lumber Association recently reported that Turkey has implemented a new ban on Oak products, including Red and White Oak and kiln-dried lumber. The regulation applies to all suppliers of Oak products worldwide — not just those from the United States. At time of this […]
Lake States Business Trends
Lake States Business Trends Transportation Costs Dampen Market Pace While Demand Appears Steady And Species Sensitive Suppliers in the Lake States region accounted for mixed but generally steady market conditions in recent weeks, with activity varying by species, market segment and geography. While orders continue to move, sources indicated that customers remain cautious as they […]
Northeast Business Trends
Northeast Business Trends Quiet Market Causing Slow Movement In The Northeast Hardwood markets across the Northeast are quiet and movement is slow, although some lumber contacts are seeing a slight increase in activity. The main concern, however, is the falling price of lumber. Red Oak remains a dominant best seller in the region, while one […]
Southeast Business Trends
Southeast Business Trends Steady Movement But No Increase In Demand In The Southeast There’s a steady slow-moving flow of hardwood activity across the Southeast. For some suppliers, this slower pace has been the ongoing norm for some time. For others, however, although steady, the lower demand combined with dropping lumber prices and difficulties with transportation […]
West Coast Business Trends
West Coast Business Trends Steady Best Describes West Coast Lumber Market Suppliers across the West Coast described hardwood markets as generally steady, though few reported significant momentum at the time of this writing. Most sources accounted for stable business activity with customers continuing to buy what they need while remaining cautious about future commitments. In […]
2026 Edition Of Carrefour International du Bois Deemed Success
2026 Edition Of Carrefour International du Bois Deemed Success This year’s Carrefour International du Bois event once again demonstrated its appeal by bringing together numerous stakeholders from the forestry and wood industry, both nationally and internationally. Jean Piveteau, president of the Carrefour International du Bois, said on the event’s website, “After three days filled with […]
Ontario Business Trends
Ontario Business Trends “Steady” Is the Key Word For Lumber Market Business for the hardwood sector was quieter, as summer vacation is upon us, and people take time to step away for a moment to rest and recharge. With housing market conditions slightly lower than last year, many consumers are focusing on home renovations rather […]
Mayfield Lumber Company: A Concentration Yard That Became Vertically Integrated In 2018
Mayfield Lumber Company: A Concentration Yard That Became Vertically Integrated In 2018 “All we can do is give customers our word that we will try to make them happy.” – David Mayfield, president, Mayfield Lumber Company Poplar is being graded in this photo. Mayfield Lumber Company began in 1971 in McMinnville, TN, as a wholesale […]
Quebec Business Trends
Quebec Business Trends Red Oak, Hickory, Hard Maple Lead The Market The heavy rain conditions and thunderstorms at the time of this writing caused flooding and power outages in Montreal and regions in southern Quebec. Fire department crews and police assisted the city regarding these floods. Following the July two-week construction break, the hardwood sector […]
Woodparts International: Buying, Drying, Surfacing And Serving Since 1974
Woodparts International: Buying, Drying, Surfacing And Serving Since 1974 “We will figure out a way to make it happen. That is how we have always done it, and it is why our customers stay with us.” – Zach Fashbaugh, president, Woodparts International Corporation This Donaldson Torit dust collection and blower system help keep production moving. […]
