Get the latest news on the Hardwood industry in this month's issue of National Hardwood Magazine! This issue features stories on Dura Supreme Cabinetry's expansion, Stolzfus Forest Products, KopCoat and much more.
ONTARIO CANADIAN TRENDS
ONTARIO CANADIAN TRENDS News from suppliers about prices, trends, sales and inventories In advance of the 2023 Holiday season and into New Year’s, sawmills sawed more lumber ahead of this period. Many secondary manufacturers took extended breaks during this time in most areas on both sides of the border. This resulted in lower demand for raw materials. In certain areas, obtaining logs and pricing were a challenge thus impacting output. As we move into a new year, facing uncertainty, volatility and complexities will be top of mind, as will be employee retention and recruitment for the Hardwood industry. Ash production was down in certain areas and green lumber had seen a contraction over the Holidays. Markets are reported to be absorbing developing supplies. Kiln-dried stocks are controlled, however, domestic and international customers are being adequately supplied. Most are purchasing for immediate needs. Supplies of Hard Maple were ample for most sec- QUEBEC Another year has begun and the Hardwood industry is busy, striving to improve efficiencies, boost margins, deal with supply chain shortages, rising interests rates, expand their sales while serving established customers and vying for new ones, all in the hopes of increasing profits. Contacts remain cautiously optimistic that business will improve this year as they face the new challenges before them through innovation and creativity. Ash sales have slowed and shipments to China are not increasing, stated contacts. Prices are in a downward trend. However, green Ash is moving to concentration yards. Basswood sales have deteriorated noted contacts. Secondary manufacturers have reduced their purchases of this species due to a slowdown in their business sector and also competition from other materials that are being used as alternates. Moulding producers Please turn to page 59 Please turn to page 60 SMART RESAW FOR SUPERIOR PRODUCTS BID’S NEW RESAWEXPERT Introducing BID’s AI-powered linear ResawExpert with vision—where precision, efficiency, and innovation redefine hardwood processing. Our revolutionary technology intelligently maximizes yield and minimizes waste, ensuring every inch of your raw material is utilized efficiently. BID’s leading AI-powered optimization applied to resaw features: • Independent optimization and grading of all four faces of your product to maximize its value • Rotation validation scanner • Optimization by unit of clear wood, NHLA cutting grades or custom grades • Quick and easy installation on an existing line The new optimizer can be installed during ongoing operations and activated once tuning is completed! Contact us today to upgrade your wood processing capabilities! #MWC2024 450-435-2121 | info@bidgroup.ca | www.bidgroup.ca 10 FEBRUARY 2024 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE www.RealAmericanHardwood.com/industry
