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Southeast Business Trends – November 2023

Lumber sources throughout the Southeast region generally came to the same consensus when asked how their markets were doing, at the time of this writing, with all of them sharing that their markets seem to be on the slower side. A Mississippi lumberman said that while his sales are all over the place, they are […]

Appalachian Lumbermen Learn About Grant Writing, Real American Hardwood

Appalachian lumber buyers and sellers learned about new opportunities for federal grant assistance and consumer promotions at the recent 2023 meeting of the Appalachian Lumbermen’s Club (ALC). The ALC held its reception and meeting at the Crown Plaza in Asheville, NC. Tom Inman of Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers Inc., spoke about a grant writing webinar and […]

Textured Wood Floors

Textured wood floors have been popular for several decades, and with good reason. Texturing wood achieves an aged look that often helps to hide minor scratches and dents. In some areas of the country, making wood floors look old is a lucrative skill to offer customers. Here are three popular texturing techniques. Hand Scraping Before […]

West Coast Business Trends – November 2023

Hardwood distributors and manufacturers on the West Coast accounted for softer market conditions this month. In California, one distributor said, “It comes and goes. We had a strong summer so now we see a little seasonal color. Supply is tightening up on specific grades, and other grades are abundant. It’s hit or miss right now.” […]

Members, Guests Gather For Annual West Side Fish Fry

Maxwell Hardwood Flooring was pleased to recently announce that the West Side Hardwood Club hosted its 27th annual meeting and fish fry with approximately 65 in attendance. This year’s lunch was held at the Seven Devils Legacy and Turner Lodge in Dermott, AR. The West Side Hardwood Club is located in Monticello, ARLearn more about […]

Why Knot….Teach People How To Use Our Wood

We hear a lot in the news about the income gap widening. The rich are getting richer, and the poor are getting poorer. We have a shrinking middle class, with less time and space for hobbies not involving a phone. Kids sports schedules fill up evenings and weekends. The ability to use wood to create […]

Ontario Business Trends – November 2023

Production has been low according to recent reports, with some regions’ lumber production data being better than others, both in Canada and the U.S. This was due to poor logging conditions, forest fires, tornados, mill closures, and some facilities controlling output for periods of time which all resulted in shortages for certain species, even though […]

Forcey And Walker Welcome Penn-York Members

The Penn-York Lumbermen’s Club recently hosted a meeting at Wyndham Garden State College in Boalsburg, PA. Forcey Lumber Co. and Walker Lumber Co. Inc. hosted the event, which included sporting clays, a golf game at Mountain View Country Club and dinner. Forcey Lumber Company, located in Woodland, PA, is a fourth generation, family-owned concentration yard […]

Quebec Business Trends – November 2023

As we head towards winter, contacts are ramping up as best they can under the challenging period we are going through. Government announced cuts to their budget spending of $15 billion, and consumers are reigning in their spending as well due to higher interest rates, and home prices are still high, therefore those who would […]

Industry News – November 2023

Cole Hardwood Welcomes New Sales Representative Joel Horling recently joined Cole Hardwood, Inc., located in Logansport, IN, as their newest sales representative. Cole Hardwood offers Red and White Oak, Hickory, Poplar, Hard and Soft Maple, Ash, Beech, Walnut and Cherry in 4/4 through 8/4 and up to 16/4 in Poplar. Horling has been in the […]