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American Hardwood Exports Set Record February
By Andy Johnson | Updated: 05/02/2013 8:01:00 PM
U.S. hardwood lumber exports set a record, totaling 114 million board feet in February 2013, a new record for the month. Monthly shipments to China surpassed 50 million board feet for the first time, despite the Chinese New Year celebrations.
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Idaho Timber Announces Plans to Reopen Sawmill in Coushatta
Updated: 05/01/2013 8:38:00 PM
Project in Red River Parish will create 90 new jobs and result in 289 new indirect jobs
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Wood Industry Sees Spike in Business For Sale Deals
Updated: 04/29/2013 12:35:00 PM
Small business sales jumped dramatically in the first quarter 2013, up 56 percent compared with the same time the previous year, according to BizBuySell.com. What is behind the spike and will it have an impact on wood products companies?
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Cabinet Sales Boost Cherry, Walnut Exports Surge
By Andy Johnson | Updated: 04/26/2013 9:51:00 AM
With cabinet and furniture sales improving the price of cherry is expected to firm over the next two months. Walnut exports to the Far East surge.
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Charred Wood Surface Among Trends Showcased in New Book
Posted by Bill Esler | Updated: 04/23/2013 7:00:00 PM
"Used look” and “vintage” worn materials that have truly aged - reclaimed wood and bricks - will be prominent themes in 2013. But new surfaces which appear equally original, hand-crafted, expertly made, natural, valuable and long-lasting
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Hardwood Production: Slow Response to Higher Demand
By Andy Johnson | Updated: 04/17/2013 3:08:00 PM
Rising demand from both domestic and international markets tightened supplies, pushed up prices, and kept hardwood markets stronger than many expected in the first quarter of 2013.
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How to Tell Wood Species Apart With Macrophotography
Updated: 04/13/2013 10:53:00 AM
Distinguished International Wood Collectors Society Jean-Claude Cerre videos demonstrate his technique for preparing stunning wood sample photography under magnification, helping identify species precisely.
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