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Out on the West Coast, some lumbermen report a slowing of sales, while one lumber provider said his sales have been strong and haven’t slowed

Secondary manufacturers noted demand for finished goods hasn’t been as strong as in past years, even though supply chains had improved this increased competition for

The COVID-19 seventh wave is causing concerns for businesses, and the ongoing challenge of finding qualified and retaining employees continues, as well as truck transport

The Hardwood lumber markets in the Lake States region are in positive territory. “Things are going well in our market,” said a sawmill representative from

The Hardwood lumber market in the Northeast is strong. Three lumber providers who were interviewed said the same thing in different ways. A Vermont sawmill

In the Southeast, some lumber companies have hit a brick wall, as it were, in the marketplace while others are still rocking along. In Mississippi,

Hardwood lumber providers on the West Coast have said their markets are not as strong as they were, but one of them said the market

It has been a busy spring and early summer period for Hardwood businesses. The housing market in both Canada and the U.S. is still strong

The high cost of living continues to challenge everyone. With labor shortages being felt in many areas, transportation issues are also making it challenging to

The Hardwood lumber markets in the Lake States region are either “very good” or “pretty good.” Either way you look at the situation, the markets

Where there is enough labor in the Northeast, the Hardwood lumber markets are strong. Where there is not enough labor, it’s a different story. A

In the Southeast, there are signs of Hardwood sales slowing down, but one lumberman interviewed indicated his sales were full-speed-ahead. On the day that a

If you talk to lumbermen on the West Coast, you’ll get a mix of assessments of the markets for Hardwood lumber. Recent interviews with three

With the Ontario election taking place on June 2, at time of this writing it is uncertain who will be elected Premier or if Doug

Over the May long weekend Ontario and some parts of Quebec unusually warm and high humidity caused the worst storm to hit very quickly leaving

Market trends across the Southeast region remain strong for Hardwood lumber sales, as some sawmills are taking steps to stave off potential profit loss due

On the West Coast, some Hardwood lumber suppliers reported that the market has slowed down, but one lumberman called his sales “robust.” A distribution yard

In the Lake States region, lumber providers have observed that lumber is moving and, in some cases, moving extremely well. In other cases, it is

Industry sources characterized the Hardwood lumber market in the Northeast as currently strong, as some noted a sense of supply and demand finally stabilizing. The

Hardwood lumber is moving well in Quebec and Ontario, despite a number of difficulties. A sales and marketing representative for a lumber producer in Quebec

With milder weather conditions and snow melting quickly across the province at the time of this writing, sawmills reported having better log decks even though