Transportation continues to be a major stumbling block for getting available lumber through the pipeline to the manufacturing facility and the...
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Hear from experts on the latest trends in the NA lumber markets
This SBCA podcast focuses on the latest trends in North American lumber markets. Each week, experts in the lumber industry will provide insight into the latest trends and provide timely commentary on the many factors impacting the supply and demand of the lumber used in structural components. Their commentary and analysis will be focused on the lumber species and grades most commonly used in the component manufacturing industry and will provide information you may find helpful in making your next lumber purchase.
We hope you enjoy this podcast. We welcome your feedback and encourage you to submit your questions regarding the lumber market. Our guests will attempt to answer your questions in subsequent podcasts.
Disclaimer: The Mission Statement of SBCA includes providing SBCA members with knowledge to enable them to operate successful companies offering competitive advantages where applicable. SBCA believes supply chain information is exactly the type of information that SBCA should therefore be providing its membership. The information and discussion in this podcast is not intended to reduce competition among existing firms or to prevent new firms from entering the supply of materials to the component manufacturing industry. Information presented here is furthermore for discussion and illustrative purposes only and is neither a recommendation nor an offer to buy and sell any commodities. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast by speakers are their own as of the time of the recording and do not reflect the views, opinions, policies, recommendations, or position of SBCA. Any such views are subject to change at any time, based upon market or other conditions, and SBCA disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views should not be relied on to make purchasing decisions. Neither SBCA nor the speakers are to be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss incurred by applying any of the information included in this podcast.
Justin Binning and Ken Timmins with American International Forest Products (AIFP) provide a snapshot of the current lumber market.
Read PostJustin Binning and Ken Timmins with American International Forest Products (AIFP) provide a snapshot of the current lumber market.
Read PostJustin Binning, Ken Timmins and John Vranizan with American International Forest Products (AIFP) provide a snapshot of the current lumber market.
Read PostBoth experts look back at their market correction predictions from the last podcast.
Read PostJustin thinks we are entering into a buyer’s market and a swift correction on the horizon is possible. Ken says transportation constraints and costs...
Read PostLumber demand is still extremely high, driving new species diversification in certain regions of the country.
Read PostLumber production remains at full capacity (with no short-term solution), while demand continues to stay high.
Read PostWhile lumber production appears in line with capacity, demand continues to outstrip it.
Read PostJustin and Ken discuss recent events in the market and offer suggestions on how CMs can take advantage of buying opportunities by looking ahead.
Read PostKen and Justin highlight what is going on with other lumber products, and speak to the current relationship between Canada and the United States.
Read PostKen and Justin discuss lumber market activity, production volume and purchasing, and highlight the housing market and metrics to assess.
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