North American hardwood lumber exports slowed in July due to summer holidays, Ramadan, as well as ample supplies in some countries, which kept many international buyers off the market in July.
Accsys Technologies now offers North American species red alder as part of its line of modified-wood products. Accoya Alder undergoes a proprietary modification process called acetylation to improve its durability, hardness, water absorption and dimensional stability.
North American hardwood exports continued to be hampered by the global economy, but Mexico gets wood on the side, while the Middle East hasn't rebounded post Arab Spring and Ramadan.