National Hardwood Magazine - July 2011

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for every industry,” he said. “Now that drier weather conditions are ahead
of us, we should begin to see some type of increase in our activity. Just
how much or how little is undeterminable but we will see an improvement
throughout the warmer months.”
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WEST COAST TRENDS - Continued from page 6
ity and searching for new markets.”
Handling Red and White Oak, Hard and Soft Maple, Oak, Maple and
Cherry, a source in Oregon said his inventory levels are down. “Our
inventory levels are off from last year but the prices we are paying are
consistent. We’re buying from reload facilities and not full containers.
Reloads continue to serve our needs very well right now.”
The source said he expects little to no change for the remainder of 2011.
“I think the next six to eight months will be more of the same. We’ve had
an improved year from 2010 by far, but nothing close to what we’re used
to.”
Another contact in California, which serves the remodeling, cabinetry
and construction markets reports improved conditions. “November
through January was slow for our business, but that is traditionally
expected in this industry,” he explained. “When Spring arrived we saw
improvements and they are continuing into the summer months.”
Supplying Hardwoods such as Maple, Madrone, Myrtlewood and
Tanoak he said his inventory levels are higher than the previous 90 days
and his prices are stabilizing.
“We serve the retail and commercial markets. The retailers are gaining
a little ground and so are we.”
A source in Utah, said sales activity for his particular business has
improved by as much as fifteen percent. As for the factors involved he
said, “One of our largest competitors went out of business late last year,
which has of course opened more accounts for us,” he explained.
Supplying all domestic Hardwood species along with a broad line of
imported Hardwoods, he said Walnut has picked up. “Other than the
Walnut, we’re selling more Cherry, Maple, Poplar and even Mahogany.
We had problems moving the Oaks but that seems to have been resolved
now.”
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NORTHEAST TRENDS - Continued from page 6
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impacted logging activity, log inventories and overall timber production.
However, with drier weather conditions now on the way, a source in
Massachusetts indicated his concern. “Sawmill output will improve
quickly and the supply stream will be flooded once drier weather
remains,” he explained. “However, steady sales and shipments to our
export markets will continue to assist our particular operation with this
issue, regardless of our domestic activity.”
As for the remainder of 2011, the supplier said he looks for a steady
pace throughout. “We picked up in January and we’ve continued to see
an increase in activity. I don’t look for a drastic change either negatively
or positively. I believe business will stay at an even keel for the rest
of 2011.”
In New York a source reported similar conditions. “Our international
accounts are currently more than 50 percent of our sales activity,” he
said. “Off the cuff I would say they are at least 70 percent.”
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