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Northeast Business Trends September 2026 – A Summertime Slowdown Contributes To Quiet Market

Northeast Business Trends September 2026 – A Summertime Slowdown Contributes To Quiet Market Slow, quiet and steady for now are ways hardwood suppliers across the Northeast are describing the market. A summertime lull may be a major factor since it’s typically a slower time of year for lumber sales as many consumers are taking time […]

Lake States Business Trends September 2026 – From Source To Source, The Market Varies

Lake States Business Trends September 2026 – From Source To Source, The Market Varies Hardwood suppliers in the Lake States region described market conditions as mixed, with some reporting steady activity while others continue to see softer demand. While certain end-use markets remain healthy, particularly residential flooring in some areas, uncertainty surrounding the economy and […]

Turkey Announces Immediate Ban On Oak Product Imports

Turkey Announces Immediate Ban On Oak Product Imports The National Hardwood Lumber Association recently reported that Turkey has implemented a new ban on Oak products, including Red and White Oak and kiln-dried lumber. The regulation applies to all suppliers of Oak products worldwide — not just those from the United States. At time of this […]

Lake States Business Trends

Lake States Business Trends Transportation Costs Dampen Market Pace While Demand Appears Steady And Species Sensitive Suppliers in the Lake States region accounted for mixed but generally steady market conditions in recent weeks, with activity varying by species, market segment and geography. While orders continue to move, sources indicated that customers remain cautious as they […]

Northeast Business Trends

Northeast Business Trends Quiet Market Causing Slow Movement In The Northeast Hardwood markets across the Northeast are quiet and movement is slow, although some lumber contacts are seeing a slight increase in activity. The main concern, however, is the falling price of lumber. Red Oak remains a dominant best seller in the region, while one […]

Southeast Business Trends

Southeast Business Trends Steady Movement But No Increase In Demand In The Southeast There’s a steady slow-moving flow of hardwood activity across the Southeast. For some suppliers, this slower pace has been the ongoing norm for some time. For others, however, although steady, the lower demand combined with dropping lumber prices and difficulties with transportation […]

West Coast Business Trends

West Coast Business Trends Steady Best Describes West Coast Lumber Market Suppliers across the West Coast described hardwood markets as generally steady, though few reported significant momentum at the time of this writing. Most sources accounted for stable business activity with customers continuing to buy what they need while remaining cautious about future commitments. In […]

2026 Edition Of Carrefour International du Bois Deemed Success

2026 Edition Of Carrefour International du Bois Deemed Success This year’s Carrefour International du Bois event once again demonstrated its appeal by bringing together numerous stakeholders from the forestry and wood industry, both nationally and internationally. Jean Piveteau, president of the Carrefour International du Bois, said on the event’s website, “After three days filled with […]

Ontario Business Trends

Ontario Business Trends “Steady” Is the Key Word For Lumber Market Business for the hardwood sector was quieter, as summer vacation is upon us, and people take time to step away for a moment to rest and recharge. With housing market conditions slightly lower than last year, many consumers are focusing on home renovations rather […]

Mayfield Lumber Company: A Concentration Yard That Became Vertically Integrated In 2018

Mayfield Lumber Company: A Concentration Yard That Became Vertically Integrated In 2018 “All we can do is give customers our word that we will try to make them happy.” – David Mayfield, president, Mayfield Lumber Company Poplar is being graded in this photo. Mayfield Lumber Company began in 1971 in McMinnville, TN, as a wholesale […]