Sawmills and concentration yards reported better business early in the new year compared to the period before the holidays. Activity was mostly seen to replenish inventories as opposed to secondary manufacturers increasing their consumption of Hardwoods. However, it was reported that overall for most species business was rather slow. Ash markets are mixed, noted contacts, […]

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by Miller Wood Trade Publications

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