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Lake States Business Trends
Across the Lake States region lumber sources varied, with one source stating that while his sales are average, it does depend heavily on which species is being sold. In Michigan a lumber spokesperson said that his sales were doing OK at the time of this writing. “We were doing well six months ago, but I […]
Northeast Business Trends
In the Northeast market, forest products industry contacts we spoke with all agreed that their business was steady but were split on whether they expect the market to improve or suffer over the next six months. Optimism about the health of the market can be credited to a steady growth in demand, while each industry […]
IWPA’s 2024 World Of Wood Convention Hailed As A Success
281 Registrants from 24 Countries Attend 68th Annual Meeting In San Diego The International Wood Products Association (IWPA), based in Alexandria, VA, declared the 68th World of Wood Convention a success. The annual event was held recently at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego, CA and brought together 281 professionals from over 24 countries, […]
Southeast Business Trends
Throughout the Southeast region lumber sources that were contacted, at the time of this writing, agreed that their sales are heavily dependent on the species being sold. In Louisiana a lumberman said that overall, his sales are tough. “It’s hard to make money on Red Oak right now, but of course White Oak is moving […]
Another Record-Breaking Year For The Montréal Wood Convention
The Montréal Wood Convention (MWC) 2024, the premier event for the wood industry in North America and the largest of its kind in Canada, drew over 1150 participants from across the globe with 112 booths showcasing the latest trends, technologies, and products by the biggest companies in the industry. This marked back-to-back record-breaker years for […]
West Coast Business Trends
Hardwood suppliers on the West Coast mostly accounted for positive activity. One contact in California mentioned activity was back to pre-covid “normal” levels. “Our business along with our customers is back to a steady pace,” he explained. “The customers that we had that were steady are back to that pace and the ones that were […]
CHB Wraps Up Another Spring Meeting; Sets Sights On October Gathering
The spring 2024 meeting of the Canadian Hardwood Bureau (CHB) was held recently in Montreal, QC, at the Double Tree by Hilton Montreal, with almost 100 delegates in attendance. The event provided those in the hardwood industry with the opportunity to get together, learn and network. Chairman Shaun Rowe, of Quality Hardwoods, presided over the […]
Ontario Business Trends
Contacts noted prices had risen for kiln-dried lumber as recently as March compared to a year ago for Basswood, Red Oak, Hard and Soft Maple. The species that were reported to be doing well during early spring were Hard and Soft Maple, White Oak and Walnut. Aspen, Basswood, Beech, and to a latter extent Birch […]
Generational Shifts: The Future of Cole Hardwood Inc.
“The beauty of the mill and its attribute to our success is still the size of our inventory, and Milt always believed in keeping a large inventory to where if someone needs it, you have it. And we still hold to that!” ~ Brian Gibson, Sales Manager, Cole Hardwood Inc. Cole Hardwood Inc., based in […]
Quebec Business Trends
Heading into summer, businesses are busy ramping up their inventories for the anticipated season. There were concerns of lower log decks in late spring for certain areas, as well as along the U.S. border states, and also of potential lost production during that time. Some sawmill contacts stated getting Ash logs was a challenge at […]
