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Northeast Business Trends – July 2024

Across the Northeast region, lumber sources provided varied responses but the majority, at the time of this writing, claim that there is an uptick in sales. In Pennsylvania, a concentration yard representative said that his sales have been mediocre but that “things are moving” and when asked to compare current sales to six months ago, […]

Southeast Business Trends – July 2024

Throughout the Southeast region, the reviews were mixed as to how the market was faring. Some sources said that the market was very challenging, while others said that it was just slightly better. In Arkansas, a lumber salesperson said that his market seemed to be improving. “It’s fairly soft for Hardwood lumber. Your usual customers […]

Safety Culture Blueprint: How To Keep Employees Safe And Reduce Your Risks

By Michael Culbreth Almost every Hardwood business understands the importance of safety. Yet a company’s risk profile changes constantly, and it’s difficult for many business leaders to keep up with all the latest developments. One way to stay ever ready is to embrace a culture of safety. Let’s examine the core business risks impacting Hardwood […]

West Coast Business Trends – July 2024

Lumber providers across the West Coast region all had similar sentiments as to the health of their sales at the time of this writing. One source in California said, “While our business isn’t necessarily slow, it seems that our customers aren’t wanting to commit to orders unless they have an order on hand.” He noted […]

Federation Fly-In Takes Off On Capitol Hill As Farm Bill Jumps Key Hurdle

Photos by Scott Henrichsen The Hardwood Federation (HF) Fly-In took place recently, deploying industry advocates across Capitol Hill. More than 60 Hardwood industry leaders conducted over 100 bipartisan, congressional meetings, advocating for Hardwood priorities in the farm bill, tax legislation and H.R. 6880, the Hardwood Access and Development Program Act, which would establish a Hardwood […]

Connecting The Dots On Closing The Skills Gap

Closing the skills gap is more than a popular media topic; it’s a daily concern for many of us in the forest products industry, especially as we think about what it will take to maintain sustainable business operations into the future. Some might say let the “professionals” deal with it – that is, the school […]

Penn-York Convenes Next At Ron Jones After Recent Gathering At Kane Hardwood

A tour of the Kane Hardwood sawmill in Kane, PA, was a highlight of the recent Penn-York Lumbermen’s Club meeting, which was hosted by Collins Kane Hardwood. The Penn-York meeting included dinner and an association meeting, featuring guest speaker U.S. Congressman Glenn “G.T.” Thompson. That was followed the next day by networking opportunities via a […]

Ontario Business Trends – July 2024

Spring weather conditions were quite wet throughout most regions in late spring impacting log receipts and green production. However, according to published reports, logging activity during April was slightly better than compared to the same time last year. Demand for grade lumber and industrial products is down noted primary manufacturers. Many businesses in the Hardwood […]

Quebec Business Trends – July 2024

With summer upon us, and the construction break from July 21 to August 3, it will be a quieter time for the Hardwood industry at this time throughout the province. Ash supplies are low report sawmillers. The Emerald Ash Borer has caused this reduced availability and reportedly, the Chinese are also highly demanding Ash logs. […]

Who’s Who in Hardwood Purchasing – July 2024

MATTHEW D. NICOSON has been working full time for American Millwork, located in Elkhart, IN, since March of 1994 and will celebrate his 30th anniversary with the firm this year. Nicoson has been the Materials Manager for American Millwork since 2010. In his position, Nicoson oversees raw material purchasing, inventory control and scheduling. The company […]