by Web Editor | Apr 6, 2015 | News
U.S. hardwood lumber exports totaled 116 million board feet in January—the latest month with available trade data—which was virtually unchanged from the prior month but down 14% from January 2014. Year-on-year shipments to Asia and Europe were down 22% and 6%,...
by Web Editor | Mar 23, 2015 | News
North American hardwood sawmills reported slow sales during the first half of March. “Normally we see business improve from the second week of January through May,” said one contact. “This year, we are quoting and not selling.” One buyer for a large flooring...
by Web Editor | Feb 25, 2015 | News
Northwest Hardwoods Completes Acquisition Of Industrial Timber & Lumber Northwest Hardwoods Inc. (NWH) has recently completed the acquisition of Industrial Timber & Lumber Company (ITL) based in Beachwood, Ohio. NWH is headquartered in Tacoma, WA and has...
by Web Editor | Nov 10, 2014 | News
In October, stagnant to deteriorating economic conditions reduced North American hardwood exports to some markets, and curtailed growth to several others. Most notably, European markets were quieter in October amid growing economic anxiety. Japanese demand also showed...
by Web Editor | Aug 18, 2014 | News
North American hardwood sawmills were generally happy with the pace of business during the first half of August. While sales have slowed, as is normal in August, warehouses have not filled up. Mills in most areas have enough logs for this time of year, with the...