Category: Business Trends

At the time of this writing, Hardwood sales on the West Coast are slower than they have been lately and there is a degree of

As we head into the fall season, with summer’s up-and-down activity for stocks, businesses are being cautious with their purchases. It was noted that green

Contacts recently advised log supplies were better than in late summer. With warm weather conditions of summer, sawmills had to work fast to process, dry

Hardwood lumber sales in the Lake States region are not booming. Nor are sales declining a lot. A sawmill representative in Michigan stated, “Our sales

Transportation challenges were reported across the board for sawmills in the Northeast region of the country. Slower buying for Hardwoods was also a common theme.

Reports of slow sales for Red Oak and increased fuel prices are indicators of slower business in the Southeast. In Georgia, a sawmill salesman made

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