The May 2022 issue of the National Hardwood Magazine features stories on Rehmeyer Wood Floors, Oaks Unlimited Inc, the HMA NatCon and much more.
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CANADIAN TRENDS News from suppliers about prices, trends, sales and inventories ONTARIO With milder weather conditions and snow melting quickly across the province at the time of this writing, sawmills reported having better log decks even though they were still contending with a limited amount of loggers. With the pandemic restrictions being lifted in various degrees over the past month, businesses have been able to increase operations, but still need to respect social distancing. Mill production has improved somewhat QUEBEC Contacts commented sawmill production was up in late winter, which were noted by wholesalers and secondary manufacturing facilities. However, supplies are still a bit shy of meeting demand for some species, grades and thicknesses, while for other supplies are even with demand. With oil demand being down, board road items are also seeing a downturn in production. With the Russia-Ukraine war, contacts expect disruptions to export markets in the foreseeable future. Please turn to page 61 Please turn to page 64 OUR TEAM Our ability to find the right products quickly is made possible by our team of experienced and dedicated people working to deliver exactly what you need. SPECIES: Aspen • Yellow Birch • White Birch • Red Birch Birds Eye Maple • Hard Maple • Soft Maple Red Oak • White Oak • White Ash • Walnut Beech • Cherry • Hickory LUMBER RESOURCES ALL YOUR ESSENTIALS THICKNESSES: 4/4 • 5/4 • 6/4 • 8/4 • 10/4 PRODUCTS: Hardwood Lumber • Industrial • Pallet Components • Flooring 866-815-0404 1627 Bastien Blvd. Quebec, Quebec G2K 1H1 www.rlumber.ca 12 LUMBER MAY 2022 RESOURCES n NATIONAL NHM HARDWOOD HALF HOR REV MAGAZINE 7-22-2019.indd 1 7/22/19 2:13 PM
