The August 2023 issue of National Hardwood Magazine features stories on Dakota Premium Hardwoods, Deer Park Lumber, MiCROTEC and much more! Get the latest on industry trends and news in this issue.
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CANADIAN TRENDS News from suppliers about prices, trends, sales and inventories Want us in your email inbox? Scan to get it delivered, monthly - FREE. ONTARIO This year’s fire season came early with uncontrolled fires in every province across the country caused by unseasonably warm temperatures and little rain, making it difficult to battle wildfires. Environment Canada issued alerts of high air pollution in many areas downwind from the flames throughout the country. This fire season has already broken records for the number of hectares burned, approximately 200,000 hectares burned, with 211 fires reported as of June 5 by the Ontario and Quebec governments; 145 of them are considered to be out of control with certain jurisdictions being on alert for evacuation while others have already been evacuated. It was also reported that logging activities were suspended in some areas, along with fire bans issued in all prov- QUEBEC With the July construction break behind us, business is slowly getting back to normal. Markets for most grade lumber items are weak, advised contacts, which is caused by the lackluster economy, and residential home construction is down. The economy is not strong presently, and uncertainty plays into the current pace of business. Some wholesalers and secondary manufacturers have reduced their purchases of selected species. Some companies are seeking more Ash logs, and green production of this species is moving well. Business for kiln-dried Ash is sufficient to absorb production. Demand from the Chinese market is performing better than other species, with prices being somewhat stable. Hard Maple used for kitchen cabinets has seen com- Quality Starts with Premium Appalachian Hardwoods Please turn to page 59 Please turn to page 62 WOOD HANDLING IS OUR PASSION! Atlanta, GA Cleveland, GA Crystal Spring, PA Clarksville, TN www.hardwoodweb.com 800-476-5393 Cabinet & Furniture Components Siding & Exterior Trim Gang-Ripped & Defected Blanks Mouldings, 1000+ Profiles Shiplap & Nickle-Gap Paneling • LOGS • LUMBER • BY-PRODUCTS Check out these other titles you may like as well. WE HAVE COMPLETE SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR NEEDS! POWERED BY 819-362-6317 | info@carbotech.ca | carbotech.ca 8 AUGUST 2023 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE RealAmericanHardwood.com/industry
