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CHB Annual Meeting Deemed Successful

Montreal, QC–The Canadian Hardwood Bureau’s (CHB) annual meeting was held here recently and this year’s event attracted over 100 delegates. The session provided an opportunity for delegates to learn and to network. The program kicked off with a spirited industry hockey game. CHB Chairman Shaun Rowe, of Quality Hardwoods, welcomed everyone to the session and […]

Southeast Buiness Trends – June 2023

Throughout the Southeast region there were mixed reviews as to how the market was faring, at the time of this writing. Some sources said that the market was extremely strong, while others have said that their sales were not doing well. An Arkansan lumber spokesperson said that his market seemed to be picking up. “It’s […]

Cheer Up Things Could Be Worse

My dad had a quote on the wall outside of his office. I was having a bad day and someone said to me. “Cheer up things could be worse.” So, I cheered up and sure enough things got worse. I didn’t understand it when I was a kid, but now as I look back at […]

Oaks, Maple Lead Bedroom And Dining Products At High Point Market

High Point, NC – Furniture retail buyers returned to the High Point Market recently seeking products that will lure customers back into stores. The industry is coming off record sales for 2021 and the first half of 2022 when Americans could not travel and decided to improve their homes or buy a home. Low interest […]

West Coast Business Trends – June 2023

On the West Coast, sales of Hardwood lumber are not bad, based on recent interviews with lumbermen there. An Oregon supplier said business is still strong. “We have stayed pretty busy,” he noted. “Businesses in the area here are busy, too.” Compared to several months ago, the market for his company is better, he stated. […]

How Can Your Company Benefit From AHEC Membership?

Over the past several months, I have spoken with many of you in the Hardwood industry and have found that there is an overwhelming understanding of–and appreciation for–the increasing importance of exports to the short and long-term profitability of our industry. And, while I have found general support for AHEC’s overall mission to “grow the […]

Compliance With The Canadian Formaldehyde Emissions Regulation (CANFER)

By Elizabeth Baldwin CANFER became effective on January 7. Are you in compliance? Although the vast majority of composite wood products currently produced and sold in Canada already comply with TSCA Title VI (The 6th amendment to the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976), companies do have additional responsibilities as of this year. For example, […]

Ontario Business Trends – June 2023

Heading into spring, sawmill contacts noted they had lower log decks, while others had increased log inventories. Green lumber sales were reported as mixed with some saying they were slow, others noted they were fair, and some said it was good for them. Kiln-dried sales were reported as fair, while other areas noted they were […]

Promoting American Hardwoods

Providing members with information relevant to their manufacturing, marketing, management and resource needs is only half of the Mission of the Hardwood Manufacturers Association. We’re also charged to provide a nationwide marketing-communications effort to increase demand for solid American Hardwood products. And my goal, today, is to share with you the particulars of some of […]

Quebec Business Trends – June 2023

As we welcomed a late spring and warmer temperatures, logging activity had improved in most areas contacted. Sawmills advise decks are growing, and so lumber production increases were anticipated to follow. Cautious optimism was being felt as to demand from most markets was gaining momentum going forward. Kiln-dried Ash demand is reported as steady but […]