

Lumber Forecasts For 2024
Despite The Challenges That 2023 Brought There Is Hope Going Into 2024By Cadance Hanson While looking back at how the hardwood market fared throughout 2023,
Despite The Challenges That 2023 Brought There Is Hope Going Into 2024By Cadance Hanson While looking back at how the hardwood market fared throughout 2023,
The fall and early winter is seeing lackluster demand for lumber and finished hardwood products. Secondary manufacturers such as residential flooring, cabinets, wood components, some
The Canadian Hardwood Bureau (CHB) recently held its 2023 Fall Meeting in Louisville, KY, in conjunction with the NHLA Convention. Chairman Shaun Rowe, of Quality
Gabon – Heavy rain continued to impact harvesting and production in Cameroon and the Central African Republic at the time of this writing. In Gabon,
Thomas Richard Beard, 90, of Greensboro, NC died September 21, 2023, at Well Spring Retirement Community, Greensboro. Tom was born in Greensboro on October 2,
BC Wood celebrated its 20th Annual Global Buyers Mission recently and welcomed almost 700 delegates from all over the world to Whistler, BC Canada. Given
Clark Lumber Company Installs New Covered Air-Drying Sheds Clark Lumber Co., headquartered in Red Boiling Springs, TN, recently added three more covered air-drying sheds, each
The Biden administration has allocated more than $653 million to fund 41 port improvement projects across the United States through the Port Infrastructure Development Program
Kelly Hostetter has joined the leadership team at Kamps Hardwoods, located in Dutton, MI as the Chief Business Development Officer where he will focus on
Years ago, compliance with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) was limited to a relatively small number
In challenging markets, effective promotion and communication is more vital than ever. The long-term strategy employed by the American Hardwood Export Council encompasses a diversified
In 2022, U.S. softwood lumber exports to Mexico reached an all-time high, totaling $282 million, and nearly double 2020 sales figures. Mexico is now the
HMA recently announced the passing of Don Meyer of Orchard Park, New York, on November 28, 2023. Beloved husband of 66 years to Doris C.
In the Lake States region, sources from different states are sharing a generally positive outlook on their market conditions. Notably, two sources have mentioned that
In the Northeast region, various sources from different states provided insights into the market conditions. While one source described the situation as slightly improving and
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
The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) recently hosted 14 companies in their hardwood pavilion at Tecno Mueble, held in Guadalajara, Mexico. An additional five U.S.
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
AWFS®Fair recently hosted 40 percent more exhibitors this year than in 2021 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. AWFS is touted as
“We seek to understand our customers’ needs and try to find a way to not only fulfill their needs, but educate them on what the
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