North America– North American lumber prices have continued to rise since Russia has invaded Ukraine. Since Vladimir Putin ordered troops to enter Ukraine, prices have
Mountain City, Tennessee—New River Hardwoods Inc., located here, recently retrofitted an idled 600 HP boiler using Hurst Boiler and Welding Co. Inc. located in Coolidge,
On October 1, 2021, the USA Pavilion at EXPO 2020 Dubai welcomed guests after being postponed more than a year. The first World Expo held
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Flora and Fauna (CITES) recently met in France, and the next major gathering – the Conference
Biden Administration Issues Business Advisory On Doing Business In Myanmar The Office of the U.S. Trade Representatives and the Departments of State, Commerce, Labor, Treasury,
Logistics companies that transport U.S. lumber to ports overseas met with some turbulent waters in 2021, especially when it came to the supply chain problems.
With 2021 now in the world’s rear-view mirror, the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), located in Sterling, VA, is setting its sights on emerging potential
Hazlehurst, Georgia– The Beasley Group, headquartered here, is a vertically integrated forest products company, which starts with growing the trees to shipping the lumber. The
Ebensburg, PA— Long’s Hardwoods, based here, manufactures hardwood mouldings, dimension, flooring, kitchen cabinets, furniture and staircase parts, and entertainment centers. The company purchases 400,000 board
BC Wood, located in Langley, BC, recently launched a weekly Export Readiness Training Program, which began the end of January and will run through March
Metairie, Lousiana— The Southern Forest Products Association recently announced the election of its 2022 board of officers. The board also reelected Eric Gee to serve
Logansport, Indiana— At Cole Hardwood Inc., located here, Tori Cole Wagoner is in the third generation of the Cole family and is currently in a
Jacksonville, Florida— Jeffrey Dougherty was recently promoted to Vice President of Sales and Operations at Ally Global Logistics, headquartered in Weymouth, MA. Dougherty is based
Plessisville, Quebec— As a global supplier and exporter of commercial and industrial equipment, Carbotech, with its head office here, is a major industry player that
Lexington, North Carolina— Brian Turlington, vice president of SII Dry Kilns, based here, has announced several installations of kiln systems that have been completed recently.
Mirabel, Quebec— BID Group, with its head office here, a North American leader in sawmill equipment manufacturing, installation, and life cycle service, recently announced it
Fayette, Missouri— MO PAC Lumber Co., located here, recently installed a major upgrade in its sawmill. They recently finished installation of a new Corley SSL
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania— Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced recently that Deer Park Lumber, a family-owned hardwood sawmill with domestic and
Along the West Coast, and specifically in the Pacific Northwest, lumber sales were recently reported to be booming. “We have had record sales,” said a
In the Southeast, many lumber buyers reported strong activity. For a Virginia band mill, the lumber market was very good. “Prices are higher and all
In the Northeast, lumber providers characterized the current market as strong. “The market’s good right now,” said a Pennsylvania lumber sales manager. “We have been
