
Southeast Business Trends
In the Southeast, the Hardwood lumber market is in positive territory, according to sources contacted – with variations of that theme. A Hardwood flooring manufacturer

In the Southeast, the Hardwood lumber market is in positive territory, according to sources contacted – with variations of that theme. A Hardwood flooring manufacturer

When asked about the health of their markets, Hardwood lumber providers on the West Coast gave positive assessments but with some reservations – for different

The Hardwood lumber markets in the Lake States continue to be strong. A Michigan lumber provider said his market is “great, the best it’s ever

Lumber sources in the Northeast region are reporting a steady market after months of price increases and low supply. One salesman from a sawmill located

In the Southeast, the Hardwood lumber markets are strong, but in some cases, a species here or there is slow in selling. A Virginia lumber

The Hardwood markets on the West Coast are mixed, varying depending on which lumber provider is telling his story. In Oregon, a distribution yard representative

Across the province, businesses continued to reopen further as restrictions eased through the summer. The announcement of a fourth COVID-19 wave, caused by the Delta

As we move forward into fall, sawmills continue to try to increase production. Production gradually increased over the summer. However, there were low log supplies

Up in the Lake States, the markets continue to be solid. A Michigan sawmiller said his market is “still good. It’s not quite as hectic,

The Hardwood lumber market in the Northeast remains strong. A Pennsylvania lumber provider said, “The market’s good. It’s better than it was a few months

Lumber providers in the Southeast are optimistic, based on what they have seen in the marketplace. An Arkansas flooring manufacturer stated, “My business is strong.

Ask several lumbermen on the West Coast about how their market is and, to a man, they mention the tight supply of lumber. In California,

As COVID-19 restrictions ease across the province, the forestry sector is optimistic business will improve through the fall. The continued vaccination efforts, the reduction of

With the construction break in Quebec, there was the usual slow-down in activity. Businesses were working hard to obtain the supplies they needed, as well

Lumber manufacturers in the Lake States region are reporting a steadier market compared to six months ago, but the industry is still busy. “I think

Lumber suppliers in the Northeast are still reporting a strong market – one of whom described it as “red hot.” A source in Pennsylvania stated

The markets for Hardwood lumber are strong in the Southeast. A lumber provider in Mississippi stated, “Our markets have been outstanding because of the trustworthiness

On the West Coast, the markets are good, but different factors are presenting problems to lumber providers. According to a wholesaler in California, “I would

There were the usual slowdowns due to vacation periods and the July 1st Canada Day celebrations over the early part of summer. The province started

The COVID-19 restrictions across the province are slowly being lifted and businesses are gradually reopening and getting back to a semblance of normal. The economy

Across the board, sawmills in the Lake States region are reporting “strong” markets with high demand that are keeping lumber suppliers “really busy.” In Michigan,