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West Coast Business Trends

Throughout the West Coast region sources that were contacted noted that their sales continue to be slower than they were six months ago. In Washington, a lumberman said that his sales are slower than they were six months ago and that he believes this is due to the lack of building activity in his area, […]

Southern Forest Products Association Attends First Saudi Wood Expo And Looks At Southern Pine Exports

Executive Director of the Southern Forest ProductsAssociation, Eric Gee. Five Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA) members attended the first Saudi Wood EXPO in September of 2024. Saudi Arabia imported $1.56 billion in wood products, making the Middle Eastern country a prime target for 10 representatives from American Softwoods (AMSO). And there’s room to grow, as […]

Ontario Business Trends

The Holiday Season is upon us, and businesses have slowed down somewhat, as expected at this time of year, to spend time with family and friends and to take a short rest. It has been a busy year, and this is a time to reflect on the positives and challenges faced and to plan for […]

2024 Global Buyers Mission™ Welcomes Nearly 700 Delegates

BC Wood celebrated its 21st Annual Global Buyers Mission (GBM) recently and welcomed close to 700 delegates from all over the world to Whistler, BC Canada this year. A number of international markets continue to face economic challenges, so GBM organizers were extremely pleased with the efforts made by those buyers and suppliers that supported […]

Quebec Business Trends

It is a quieter time with the Holiday Season upon us. As we reflect on the past year and plan for 2025, we cannot help but send our heartfelt wishes to those affected by the disasters caused by Hurricane Helene of flooding and destruction in North Carolina and other border states in October. We are […]

Lumber Forecasts For 2025

2024 Proved To Be Challenging But There Is Hope For 2025 While 2024 proved to be challenging for most lumber suppliers, many believe that there is hope for 2025. One participant stated, “…any increase in demand at all will be a boost to movement and hopefully pricing.” Another participant said that despite the headwinds that […]

Who’s Who in Import/Exports

Jimmy Clay Jimmy Clay heads up domestic and international sales for Parton Lumber Company, located in Rutherfordton, NC. Parton Lumber Company is a large sawmill and dry kiln operation in the Appalachian Mountains that produces 55 million board feet annually. The company carries Red and White Oak and Poplar in NHLA grades 4/4, 5/4, 6/4 […]

The Art Of The Tariff Deal

Joseph L. O’Donnell Director, Government & Public Affairs International Wood Products Association We made it, folks. We survived another extremely contentious election season. Instead of the predicted days or weeks of uncertainty about the election’s outcome, President-elect Trump rode the support of several new or expanded blocs of voters to win the popular vote and […]

How Can Your Company Benefit From AHEC Membership?

By Michael Snow,Executive DirectorAmerican Hardwood Export CouncilSterling, VA703-435-2900www.ahec.org Over the past several months, I have spoken with many of you in the hardwood industry and have found one topic that keeps coming up: finding new markets. Either domestically through the Real American Hardwood promotion program or internationally through AHEC activities, there is a critical need […]

Washington Scene

Market-Driven Solutions Will Bolster Nation’s Resilience, Keep Homes Affordable The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) told Congress (in late September) that the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) oversized emphasis on adopting the latest building codes to enhance safety against disasters is unwarranted and would needlessly raise housing costs. Testifying before the House Transportation and […]