National Hardwood Magazine

In the Southeast region, various Hardwood representatives from different states are observing the lumber market to be “Okay”, with White Oak showing notable strength according to one source. A Hardwood sales representative in Tennessee reported that his domestic sales of White Oak are performing well, but he’s encountering difficulties in his export markets. “We are […]

On the West Coast, different sources provided insights into their market situations. Two sources mentioned average and steady business conditions, while another noted some inconsistency in their markets. In Washington, a Hardwood salesman reported that his markets show inconsistency, with one week being different from the next. “Things are very sporadic. We will have a […]

As we head into fall, businesses are looking at ways of building inventories for later in the season and into early winter. With the Labor Day weekend behind us, it is business as usual. However, with lower production levels over the summer months, businesses are finding it challenging to get the stocks they need. Sawmill […]

October is upon us and the fall season is in full swing for those in the Hardwood industry. Planning and stocking up on supplies to see businesses through the fall and early winter are under way. Some are finding it challenging to get the lumber they need as competition is rather stiff at this time, […]