West Coast Trends
On the West Coast, one lumber source interviewed expressed bright optimism about the hardwood market, while three others were kind of in the middle. One
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12/01/2020
Category: Import/Export Wood Purchasing News
Southeast Trends
In the Southeast, the hardwood lumber market, depending on who you talk to, is “robust,” “up and down” or “kind of soft.” The segment of
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Northeast Trends
The market for hardwood lumber in the Northeast is in positive territory. A Pennsylvania source said, “The market has been good as of late. It’s
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Lake States
Two lumber sources interviewed in the Lake States saw varying degrees of “good” in the market, while another one found a silver lining to the
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12/01/2020
Divided Government Could Be a Blessing in Disguise
As I write this in early November, it is not yet clear which candidate will have secured enough votes in the Electoral College to be
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12/01/2020
Traditional, Quality Hardwoods – Both Imports and Domestic – at Kellogg Hardwoods Inc.
By Michelle Keller Bethel, Connecticut–Kellogg Hardwoods Inc. (dba Kellogg Hardwood Lumber), based here, is a hardwood distribution yard that also manufactures custom wide plank hardwood
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2021 AHEC Pavilions Will Reconnect U.S. Exporters with Global Markets
In a normal year, international trade shows are an indispensable fixture in an industry dominated by exports. 2020 was anything but a normal year. When
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‘2020’s Success Has Been Truly Defined By Perseverance,’ and Winning In 2021 Means Turning Challenges To The Industry Into Opportunities
Ray WhiteHarole White Lumber Inc.Morehead, KY As an exporter and domestic producer, I would have to say that 2020 was not a good year. We
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Kendor Wood, Inc.: Constantly Improving to Keep the Customer Happy
By Deborah Wilbrink Mayfield, Kentucky–Kendor Wood, Inc. transforms North American hardwoods into cabinet doors with optional wainscoting and beaded panels, arches, and angles – whatever
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10/13/2020
AHEC Reveals Some Potential ‘Silver Linings’ In the Global Market
By Sue Putnam American Hardwood Export Council Executive Director Michael Snow recently delivered a mid-year market report webinar outlining how 2020’s Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has
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Cleereman Industries Announces Installations
Newald, Wisconsin–Vice President Paul Cleereman, of Cleereman Industries, which is based here, has announced recent installations. They include: • A new Cleereman high-speed two-saw trimmer
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Ally Gobal Logistics Hires Michael Brandano
Weymouth, Massachusetts – Ally Global Logistics is proud to announce the hiring of Michael Brandano as their Domestic Sales Manager. Brandano joins Ally after having
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Leaders Must Safely Get Out and Vote!
By Cindy Squires, Executive Director, International Wood Products Association, www.iwpawood.org As with almost everything so far in 2020, this year’s presidential election has been almost
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Kane Hardwoods Installs New Sorter-Stacker
Kane, PA—Kane Hardwood, located here, recently bought, rebuilt, and installed a sorter-stacker combination for its sawmill, to eliminate the heavy manual labor of pulling lumber,
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Oak REDefined: AHEC, Adam Markowitz, and Marcus Piper Present Installation Exploring Timber Species from Multiple Perspectives
By Michael Snow, Executive Director, American Hardwood Export Council, Sterling, VA 703-435-2900, www.ahec.org AHEC recently returned for its fourth consecutive year at Denfair with a
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McDonough Manufacturing Adds New Equipmet
Mactaquac, New Brunswick – Matt Tietz, vice president/owner of McDonough Manufacturing Canada, located here, recently announced that the company has purchased a Doosan Puma 3100
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Wheeland Lumber Co. Updates Equipment to Ensure Quality
By Paul Miller Jr. Liberty, Pennsylvania–Wheeland Lumber Co. Inc. has been busy modernizing its sawmill here to improve efficiencies and ensure quality products as it
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10/12/2020
Despite historic pandemic, importers see glimmer of hope
By Matthew Fite For importers of wood, “It’s been a different year,” according to one importer in New York State. Another importer said the market
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