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August/September 2009 Page 19 LACEY ACT - Continued from page 11 Africa The West African lumber market con- tinues to stabilize in price and volume. Asian buyers continue to make regu- lar purchases and request shipments of diverse species that are relatively limited in 2009 compared to 2008. GILCO INTERNATIONAL LUMBER, LLC P.O. BOX 18370 • 96 MACCORKLE AVENUE, SW SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV 25303 Tel. 304-746-3160 1-800-718-1488 FAX 304-746-2999 Web site: www.gilcolumber.com F rom our 1,200,000 acres of timberland that we own and/or manage (with an annual production of 65 million board feet) we offer you the finest in quality Appalachian Hardwoods such as Red Oak, White Oak, Ash, Basswood, Tuliper, Walnut, Cherry, Hard Maple and others. The Result: You (the customer) receive a quality product because we control our own timber, five GILCO sawmills, dry kilns, grading and packaging lines. David Hagerman and James Ray checking moisture content in lumber at Gilco’s Roderfield, W. Va. facility. This is a view of one of Gilco Internaational Lumber LLC’s dry kilns that is drying 8/4 Poplar. Partial view of Cabin Creek Lumber Company LLC’s log yard in Cabin Creek, W.Va., which is a division of Gilco International Lumber LLC Sales Manager - Scott England Sales - Hank Bishop and Tony Love Gilco International Lumber LLC. . . . we invest in Gilco International Lumber LLC. . . . we invest in the future for your lumber needs of today! the future for your lumber needs of today! TRANSPORTATION - Continued from page 18 Continued on page 22 BUSINESS TRENDS (ABROAD) of due diligence should be done regarding the American supply chain as well. It should also be noted that while being certified (FSC, SFI, PEFC, MTCC or by any other internationally recognized program) does not specif- ically protect companies from prose- cution under Lacey, it helps show that a company is doing its due diligence. Although it will be considered a sign of good faith, the U.S. government does not accept any third party verification regarding the legality (or illegality) of material. Finally, the international demand for legality documentation is here to stay, and it’s not just for the U.S.A. Japan began requiring some forms of legali- ty statements over five years ago, the United Kingdom is debating the issue, and even the state of Illinois recently considered passing a law against the trade of illegal timber within the state. Also, the European Union is currently developing legislation similar to the Lacey Act which will cover internation- al trade with all of the countries in the Euro-zone. (There is rumor that this legislation may potentially require the submission of legality documentation at the point of entry, which Lacey cur- rently does not require). So the work you do today, if you trade in other countries (or the state of Illinois!) may help you far beyond just complying with the Lacey Act. (Editor’s Not: Elizabeth Baldwin is the author of “Complying with the Lacey Act: A Real-World Guide,” available at www.LaceyActResources.com. The book provides practical instructions to help you to organize and manage your documentation, and coordinate your internal and external communi- cations. Also included with the printed guide is a CD ROM containing assort- ed templates and documentation with recommendations for your use with domestic customers and international partners, and a reference file linking you directly to online resources. Sample Purchase Order text has also been provided in multiple languages common to many key supplying regions.) • out going to the end of the Port of Mobile, as they have to do currently. This will shave a total of six hours of inbound and outbound transit time for carriers, and will accommodate more and larger shippers. Another recent addition to the Port of Mobile is a container terminal. Completed in September 2008, Mobile Container Terminal is the Gulf Coast’s newest and most modern container-handling facility. The marine terminal has immediate access to two interstates (I-65 and I-10) and since its opening has secured six new serv- ices connecting shippers to Asia, Europe and Latin America. Mobile Container Terminal was a joint venture between the Alabama State Port Authority, APM Terminals North America and CMA CGM. The new ter- minal boasts state-of-the-art container handling equipment, the latter of which makes a huge statement as to the Port of Mobile’s dedication to safe- ty, efficiency and security. The Alabama State Port Authority is also beginning construction on a near dock intermodal rail terminal that will have access to not one but five Class 1 Railroads. When all phases of expan- sion are completed, anticipated capacity is estimated to be at 800,000 TEUs. Blue Water Lumber is a large exporter of containerized and break bulk shipments to destinations world- wide. Located in Daphne, Ala., they are a regular user of the Port of Mobile. Eric Lacey with Blue Water Lumber said, “We are very pleased they’ve added the container terminal and we are eagerly awaiting some new carriers so we can increase our utilization of their port.” In South Carolina, the Port of Charleston has been expanding to meet the short and long-term needs of their clients. Their current capacity is at approximately 2.6 million TEUs per year, but with their three-pronged approach to their expansion, they hope to increase this number soon. Their port expansion is occurring through improvements in efficiency of operations, while they are also expanding their existing facilities and building new facilities. Paul McClintock, SVP and Chief Commercial Officer, had some encouraging words. “From my per- spective,” he said, “the exporters should know this is an export-friendly port. The exports are really what is driving the steamship lines to decide where they’re going to bring their ves- sels. Years ago exports were kind of a loss leader but now they’re the Holy Grail. The carriers can’t make money unless they’re a round-trip business, so exporting is critical to any port. [The Port of Charleston] is encourag- ing business by being more flexible with the exporters on when they drop their containers in the port, on any kind of port operational issues, stag- ing areas, gate flexibility and more. We’re doing all we can to encourage exporters here. Forest products are a driving force in the export business in the South Atlantic area, so we do whatever we can to accommodate them.” All in all, when the market turns—and projections that it will soon, and in a big way—the ports, and hardwood exporters who’ve survived the stormy economic times, may be looking for- ward to fair winds and following seas. •
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LACEY ACT -Continued from page 11
Africa
The West African lumber market con-tinues to stabilize in price and volume.Asian buyers continue to make regu-lar purchases and request shipmentsof diverse species that are relativelylimited in 2009 compared to 2008.
GILCO INTERNATIONAL LUMBER, LLCP.O. BOX 18370 • 96 MACCORKLE AVENUE, SW
SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV 25303Tel. 304-746-3160 1-800-718-1488
FAX 304-746-2999Web site: www.gilcolumber.com
From our 1,200,000 acres oftimberland that we own and/ormanage (with an annual productionof 65 million board feet) we offeryou the finest in qualityAppalachian Hardwoods such asRed Oak, White Oak, Ash,Basswood, Tuliper, Walnut,Cherry, Hard Maple and others.The Result: You (the customer)receive a quality product becausewe control our own timber, fiveGILCO sawmills, dry kilns, gradingand packaging lines.
David Hagerman and James Ray checkingmoisture content in lumber at Gilco’sRoderfield, W. Va. facility.
This is a view of one of Gilco InternaationalLumber LLC’s dry kilns that is drying 8/4Poplar.
Partial view of Cabin Creek Lumber CompanyLLC’s log yard in Cabin Creek, W.Va., which isa division of Gilco International Lumber LLC
Sales Manager - Scott England Sales - Hank Bishop and Tony Love
Gilco International Lumber LLC. . . . we invest in Gilco International Lumber LLC. . . . we invest in the future for your lumber needs of today!the future for your lumber needs of today!
TRANSPORTATION -Continued from page 18
Continued on page 22
BUSINESS TRENDS(ABROAD)
of due diligence should be doneregarding the American supply chainas well. It should also be noted that whilebeing certified (FSC, SFI, PEFC,MTCC or by any other internationallyrecognized program) does not specif-ically protect companies from prose-cution under Lacey, it helps show thata company is doing its due diligence.Although it will be considered a sign ofgood faith, the U.S. government doesnot accept any third party verificationregarding the legality (or illegality) ofmaterial. Finally, the international demand forlegality documentation is here to stay,and it’s not just for the U.S.A. Japanbegan requiring some forms of legali-ty statements over five years ago, theUnited Kingdom is debating the issue,and even the state of Illinois recentlyconsidered passing a law against thetrade of illegal timber within the state.Also, the European Union is currentlydeveloping legislation similar to theLacey Act which will cover internation-al trade with all of the countries in theEuro-zone. (There is rumor that thislegislation may potentially require the
submission of legality documentationat the point of entry, which Lacey cur-rently does not require). So the workyou do today, if you trade in othercountries (or the state of Illinois!) mayhelp you far beyond just complyingwith the Lacey Act.(Editor’s Not: Elizabeth Baldwin is theauthor of “Complying with the LaceyAct: A Real-World Guide,” available atwww.LaceyActResources.com. Thebook provides practical instructions tohelp you to organize and manageyour documentation, and coordinateyour internal and external communi-cations. Also included with the printedguide is a CD ROM containing assort-ed templates and documentation withrecommendations for your use withdomestic customers and internationalpartners, and a reference file linkingyou directly to online resources.Sample Purchase Order text has alsobeen provided in multiple languagescommon to many key supplyingregions.)
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out going to the end of the Port ofMobile, as they have to do currently.This will shave a total of six hours ofinbound and outbound transit time forcarriers, and will accommodate moreand larger shippers. Another recent addition to the Port of
Mobile is a container terminal.Completed in September 2008,Mobile Container Terminal is the GulfCoast’s newest and most moderncontainer-handling facility. The marineterminal has immediate access to twointerstates (I-65 and I-10) and sinceits opening has secured six new serv-ices connecting shippers to Asia,Europe and Latin America. MobileContainer Terminal was a joint venturebetween the Alabama State PortAuthority, APM Terminals NorthAmerica and CMA CGM. The new ter-minal boasts state-of-the-art containerhandling equipment, the latter ofwhich makes a huge statement as tothe Port of Mobile’s dedication to safe-ty, efficiency and security. TheAlabama State Port Authority is alsobeginning construction on a near dockintermodal rail terminal that will haveaccess to not one but five Class 1Railroads. When all phases of expan-sion are completed, anticipatedcapacity is estimated to be at 800,000TEUs. Blue Water Lumber is a large
exporter of containerized and breakbulk shipments to destinations world-wide. Located in Daphne, Ala., theyare a regular user of the Port of
Mobile. Eric Lacey with Blue WaterLumber said, “We are very pleasedthey’ve added the container terminaland we are eagerly awaiting somenew carriers so we can increase ourutilization of their port.”In South Carolina, the Port of
Charleston has been expanding tomeet the short and long-term needs oftheir clients. Their current capacity isat approximately 2.6 million TEUs peryear, but with their three-prongedapproach to their expansion, theyhope to increase this number soon.Their port expansion is occurringthrough improvements in efficiency ofoperations, while they are alsoexpanding their existing facilities andbuilding new facilities. PaulMcClintock, SVP and ChiefCommercial Officer, had someencouraging words. “From my per-spective,” he said, “the exportersshould know this is an export-friendlyport. The exports are really what isdriving the steamship lines to decidewhere they’re going to bring their ves-sels. Years ago exports were kind of aloss leader but now they’re the HolyGrail. The carriers can’t make moneyunless they’re a round-trip business,so exporting is critical to any port.[The Port of Charleston] is encourag-ing business by being more flexiblewith the exporters on when they droptheir containers in the port, on anykind of port operational issues, stag-ing areas, gate flexibility and more.We’re doing all we can to encourageexporters here. Forest products are adriving force in the export business inthe South Atlantic area, so we dowhatever we can to accommodatethem.”
All in all, when the market turns—andprojections that it will soon, and in abig way—the ports, and hardwoodexporters who’ve survived the stormyeconomic times, may be looking for-ward to fair winds and following seas.
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Looking For Red Elm
Green or Kiln Dried
4/4 - 5/4 - 6/4 - 8/4
import/export timber products’ stock exchangeHermitage Hardwood
Lumber Sales, Inc.
105 Ridgedale Drive P.O. Box 698Cookeville, TN 38501 U.S.A. Cookeville, TN 38503 U.S.A.
931-526-6832 • 931-526-4769 FaxE-mail: [email protected]
[email protected]: www.hermitagehardwood.com
Contact: Parker Boles, Adam Moran, Steve Gunderson Lawson Maury - Export
www.hermitagehardwood.com
4/4 2 Com 45m’
4/4 3 Com 25m’
POPLAR
4/4 FAS 55m’
4/4 FAS 12m’ S2S
4/4 FAS 7m’ 12” & Wider
4/4 1 Com 30m’
4/4 2 Com 17m’
4/4 2 Com 45m’ S2S
5/4 FAS 24m’
5/4 1 Com 60m’
5/4 2 Com 45m’
6/4 FAS 68m’
6/4 1 Com 39m’
6/4 2 Com 30m’
ASH
4/4 FAS 50m’ W1F 15/16
4/4 FAS 20m’ Uns. 15/16
5/4 FAS 13m’
5/4 2 Com 6m’
6/4 2 Com 5m’
8/4 1 Com 20m’
BASSWOOD
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4/4 2 Com 10m’
5/4 FAS 3m’
CHERRY
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4/4 1 Com 35m’
PRIMEWOOD LUMBER INC.
Tel: 819-478-7721 Fax: 819-477-6662
1150 Labonte
Drummondville, PQ, CN J2C 5Y4
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E-mail: [email protected]
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Alan McIlvain Company501 Market Street
Marcus Hook, PA 19061Phone: (610) 485-6600FAX: (610) 485-0471
www.alanmcilvain.com
Tropical Hardwood Lumbers
Genuine Mahogany
African Mahogany (Khaya)
Sapele Mahogany
Spanish Cedar
Brazilian Cherry (Jatoba)
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VeneerKnotty Pine, .8mmOregon Pine, (Douglas Fir) .6mm and 1.5mmHemlock, .6mm and 1.5mmRed Alder, .6mm and 1.5mmRed Cedar, .6mm and 1.5mmLengths up to 5.3m
P.O. Box 339Post Falls, Idaho 83877(208) 773-4511FAX: (208) 773-1107website: www.idahoveneer.com
FOR SALE
Cole Hardwood Inc.
P. O. Box 568
Logansport, Indiana 46947
574-753-3151 Fax: 574-753-2525
e-mail at: [email protected]
home page: www.colehardwood.com
5 T/L 10/4 S&B Ash1 T/L 5/4 S&B Basswood2 T/L 5/4 #1 Com Basswood1 T/L 6/4 S&B Basswood2 T/L 8/4 S&B Basswood3 T/L 4/4 #1 Com Beech3 T/L 5/4 S&B Beech1 T/L 8/4 S&B Beech5 T/L 4/4 S&B Hickory4 T/L 4/4 #1 Com Hickory5 T/L 4/4 #2 Com Hickory1 T/L 5/4 S&B Hickory3 T/L 5/4 #1 Com Hickory
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ASH
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Baillie has long been recognized as the trusted name in
premium North American hardwood lumber. With its
entry into the exotics market, Baillie takes that same
capability and dedication to quality, value and customer
service and applies it to an exciting new product line.
Baillie now offers the most desirable species from South
America and Africa in a wide range of thicknesses and
sorts, including flat-sawn, quarter-sawn, pattern grade
and figure. And as always, Baillie prides itself on
meeting any customer’s most demanding challenges
with custom sorts.
T H E F I N A L P I E C E T O T H E H A R D W O O D P U Z Z L E
BAILLIE LUMBER CO.Exot ic Sales Direct Line 252.523.0021
4002 Legion Drive / Hamburg, NY 14075 USAphone 716.649.2850 / 800.950.2850 / fax 716.649.2811
www.bai l l ie.com / e-mail : info@bail l ie.com
. . .s ingle source solut ions
Jesper BachExotic HardwoodsManager
EXOTICS
import/export timber products’ stock exchange
W.M. Cramer International Inc.Hickory, NC 28603 USA
FAX: (828) 397-3763 PH: (828) 397-7481
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.cramerlumber.com
WHITE OAK
4/4 FAS/1F&Btr #1 ComHICKORY
4/4 FAS/1F&Btr #1 Com, #2 Com5/4 FAS/1F&Btr #1 Com6/4 FAS/1F&Btr #1 Com8/4 FAS/1F&Btr #1 Com
WALNUT
4/4 FAS/1F&Btr #1 Com, #2 Com 5/4 FAS/1F&Btr #1 Com, #2 Com6/4 FAS/1F&Btr #1 Com, #2 Com8/4 FAS/1F&Btr #1 Com, #2 Com
10/4 FAS/1F&Btr #1 Com, #2 Com12/4 FAS/1F&Btr #1 Com, #2 Com
YELLOW POPLAR
4/4 FAS/1F&Btr #1 Com, #2 Com 5/4 FAS/1F&Btr #1 Com, #2 Com 6/4 FAS/1F&Btr #1 Com, #2 Com 8/4 FAS/1F&Btr #1 Com, #2 Com
10/4 FAS/1F&Btr #1 Com 12/4 FAS/1F&Btr #1 Com 16/4 FAS/1F&Btr #1 Com
FOR SALE
Penn-Sylvan International, Inc.Spartansburg, Pennsylvania U.S.A.
Contact: Bill Reese, mobile (814) 881-7111
Telephone (814) 827-8271 Fax (814) 827-8272
E-mail [email protected]
www.Penn-Sylvan.com
Veneer Logs - 4 Sides Clean
2 x 40’ Northern Red Oak, 15” /up2 x 40’ Pennsylvania Cherry, 14” /up - grade A2 x 40’ Pennsylvania Cherry, 14” /up - grade A-B2 x 40’ Nortthern White Oak, 14”/upVeneer Logs - 3 Sides Clean
5 x 40’ Pennsylvania Cherry, 13” /up5 x 40’ Northern Red Oak, 13” /up2 x 40’ Northern White Oak, 13” /upNorthern Appalachian Hardwood Lumber - Kiln Dried
4/4 Pennsylvania Cherry - Prime and Comsel grades4/4 and 5/4 Red Oak - Prime and Comsel grades4/4 White Oak - Prime and Comsel grades4/4 Hard Maple - Prime 1+2 White and Comsel grades4/4 Soft Maple - Prime and Comsel grades4/4 Ash, Beech, and Poplar - Prime and Comsel grades
Hard Maple Veneer Logs - end Oct. shipment
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DOWNES & READER HARDWOOD CO.IMPORT DIVISION
Stock subject to prior saleAfrican Mahogany4/4 Sel/Bet 14,5855/4 Sel/Bet 8526/4 Sel/Bet 5,6178/4 Sel/Bet 5,376Bloodwood4/4 Sel/Bet 6,395Cumala4/4 Sel/Bet 31,921Edinam4/4 Sel/Bet 11,7168/4 Sel/Bet 16,363Genuine Mahogany4/4 Sel/Bet 2,3565/4 Sel/Bet 1056/4 Sel/Bet 7,7398/4Sel/Bet 3,47410/4 Sel/Bet 2,0984/4 FEQ 13,9475/4 FEQ 6,0506/4 FEQ 5,565
Toll-Free: 866-452-8622Call William or Stevewww.ironsticks.com
Downes & Reader Hardwood Co. Inc.P.O. Box 456 - Evans Drive
Stoughton, Mass 02072
GENUINE MAHOGANY LUMBER
CEREJEIRA
SPANISH CEDAR
SAPELE
SANTOS MAHOGANY
PERUVIAN WALNUT
Newman Lumber Co.Gulfport Sales Staff: Doug, Bill, Pam, RoyPhone: 1-800-647-9547 or (228) 832-1899
FAX: (228) 831-1149Website: newmanlumber.com
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 2580 - Gulfport, MS 39505-2580
Please Contact Us For All YourAppalachian Hardwood Needs
Green or Kiln Driedphn: (304) 453-6381 fax: (304) 453-6587
email: [email protected]
Jim C. Hamer Co.Appalachian Hardwood
4/4 - 8/4 FAS - #2 Common Ash4/4 - 8/4 FAS - #2 Common Basswood4/4 - 8/4 FAS - #2 Common Cherry4/4 - 8/4 FAS #1 & #2 White Hard Maple4/4 - 8/4 #1 - #2 Common Hard Maple4/4 - 8/4 FAS - #2 Common Soft Maple4/4 - 5/4 FAS - #2 Common Red Oak4/4 - 5/4 FAS - #2 Common White Oak4/4 - 5/4 FAS - #2 Common White Oak R/Q4/4 - 5/4 FAS - #2 Common Hickory4/4 - 8/4 FAS - #2 Common Poplar4/4 - 8/4 FAS - #2 Common Walnut
8/4 FEQ 18,40510/4 FEQ 14,85912/4 FEQ 40616/4 FEQ 16,310Ipe4/4 Sel/Bet 12,453 5/4 Sel/Bet 7,843Jatoba4/4 Sel/Bet 36,466Lacewood4/4 Sel/Bet 5,5988/4 Sel/Bet 418Marupa4/4 Sel/Btr 16,9905/4 Sel/Btr 7,0036/4 Sel/Btr 6,443Peruvian Walnut4/4 Sel/Btr 10,6406/4 Sel/Btr 5,0338/4 Sel/Btr 8,552
Manufacturing 4/4 Boards S4S, S1S2E,Rough and pattern in 4” through 12”
Manufacturing all NELMA Grades whichinclude: C SelectD Select
DBTR SelectFinish
PremiumStandardIndustrial
ShopCut StockTimbers
Hancock Lumber operates 3 SFI/FSCCertified Sawmills in Maine and can produce
to your needs
PLEASE CONTACT MATT DUPREY
OR
JACK BOWEN AT 207-627-7605
P.O. Box 299 • 1260 Poland Spring Rd
Casco, ME 04015
Sales Tel: (207) 627-7600
Sales Fax: (207) 627-4200
To learn more about us visit our
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Eastern White PineAmerica’s Largest
Eastern White Pine Producer
4/4 and 5/4 Fas/1F & 1C Red Oak4/4 thru 6/4 Fas/1F & 1C Pecan4/4 thru 8/4 Fas/1F & 1C Ash4/4 thru 8/4 Fas/1F & 1C Cottonwood4/4 thru 8/4 Fas/1F & 1C Elm4/4 thru 8/4 Fas/1F & 1C Hackberry4/4 thru 8/4 Fas/1F & 1C Poplar4/4 thru 8/4 Fas/1F & 1C Sycamore4/4 thru 8/4 Sel/Btr, Pecky, Cypress4/4 Fas/1F & 1C White Oak4/4 thru 12/4 Fas/1F & 1C Sap Gum4/4 thru 12/4 Fas/1F & 1C Willow
We can offer any of the above as
FSC Certified.
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Vicksburg, MS USA
WWW.ANDERSONTULLY.COM
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DOWNES & READER HARDWOOD CO., INC.Ash, Basswood, Beech,Birch, Cherry, Cypress,
Hickory, Hard Maple, SoftMaple, Bird’s Eye Maple,
Curly Maple, Poplar,Walnut, Red Oak, White
Oak, Aromatic Cedar,Western Red Cedar,
Redwood, Sugar Pine,SYP
Lumber: Mahogany (Genuine & African),Jatoba, Santos Mahogany, Banak,Marupa, Peroba Rosa, Guatambu,Purpleheart, Yellowheart, Macaranduba,Tatajuba, Spanish Cedar, Royal Cedar,Ipe, Cumaru, Tropical Walnut, Teak,Anegre, White MahoganyProducts:Kiln Stacking Sticks: Macaranduba, Ipe,Cumaru & JatobaBlanks: (Chamfer-Custom) Virola & ParaParaDecking: Ipe, Cambara, CumaruFlooring: Jatoba, Ipe, Santos Mahogany
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Providing the following services:4,000,000 BF Kiln Dried Inventory, Planing Mill, Straight Line Ripping, Gang
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The most durable and cost-effectivekiln stick on the market
When You Can’t See the Forest for the Trees...
Turn to DOWNES & READER HARDWOOD CO., INC.Import/Exportt Division:
Williamm vonn derr Goltzz -- Stevee ArnettGreensboro,, NC
Toll-free:: 1-866-44 JATOBA (452-8622)) && 336-323-7502Fax: 336-217-7970
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There are some small signs ofincreased interest from Europeanbuyers where very low stocks havebeen reported. According to the IHBFordaq Network this is ordinarily anindicator of an imminent resurgence innew purchases but given the presentmore difficult financial conditions,there is some reluctance to commitbeyond small volumes against ordersalready in hand. Producers in the area have tailored
production to enable stability andcater for current demand. No com-ments were offered regarding when orif European buyers will return to themarket. Some producers mentionedoverlying stocks of certain species asa repeat complication. A positive trendin the African market is an increasingdemand for certified lumber and lum-ber products. The United Kingdomand the Netherlands have led the pathof demanding certified timber. In par-ticular the UK government is increas-ing activity in regulating the use of cer-tified timber in central and local gov-ernment projects. Many African pro-ducers have begun the certificationprocess and are able to supply fullycertified timbers. However, such pro-ducers remain a minority as most millshave reported not having enoughdemand for certified timber to justifythem to undertake certification initia-tives.Looking back at the first half of 2009,
many West African producers feelthey made a good move early enoughto survive an extremely difficult sixmonths, with inquiries for the remain-ing months better than originally fore-casted. According to sources, the con-tinuing effects of the global economicdownturn on African timber industrieshave not fully impacted theeconomies of those countries that relyheavily on revenues from timberand/or timber product exports. Millclosures and production cut backshave been continuing over the last sixmonths resulting in large numbers ofunemployment for many workers inthe timber sector.
•Russia
In recent months reports have beenreceived that the Russian governmentwill grant duty free log exports to for-eign companies constructing log pro-cessing facilities in Russia.Government circles, including theFinnish, believe that support forRussia is growing for canceling anyfuture increases in log export taxesand possibly lowering the tax from thecurrent rate of 25 percent(min.€15/m3) due to the weakening ofRussian log exports from North WestRussia. Log exports fell by 25 percentin 2008 and have decreased by about50 percent in the early months of2009. According to reports theRussian government is beginning torealize that the log export duty is hav-ing a negative impact on the econom-ic development of several timberexporting regions in Russia. Thesenegative effects have grown since theautumn of 2008 by the global eco-nomic crisis.
According to RIA-Novisti, Russia’seconomy could shrink by as much as8 percent in 2009 after dropping 9.8percent in the first four months.Industrial production, which fell bynearly 17 percent in April, and declin-ing investment down 15.8 percent inJanuary-April are stated as the causefor the weak economy.The Russian Ministry of Economic
Development reports that poor exportand domestic markets are responsiblefor the closing of numerous Russianwood processing companies, whichresulted in a considerable decrease inproduction volumes. Compared to2008, January through February 2009production of market logs decreasedby 21.5 percent, hardwood fiberboards by 44.4 percent, plywood by43.8 percent, sawn wood by 28.5 per-cent, wood particleboard by 25.1 per-cent and precut wood housing kits by25.4 percent.According to expert estimates, the
total Russian timber harvest in 2008declined by about 22 percent from206 million m3 in 2007 to 162 millionin 2008. The Russian Ministry ofAgriculture said the annual timber har-vest will likely decline by about 30 per-cent in 2009—to about 110 million m3.Reportedly small and medium sizelogging companies have been affect-ed the most.Russian banks may be in need of
US$16 billion in capital investmentsthis year as they are said to likely facea surge in bad loans, according toRussian news agencies. An estimatedfour percent share of non-performingloans in the financial system couldreach 10 percent to 12 percent by theend of the year as estimated by theCentral Bank. German Gref of state-owned Sberbank warned that anupsurge in unpaid loans could triggera second wave of problems in thebanking sector by the end of 2009.
•Japan
Japanese housing start markets con-tinue to struggle, recently falling to66,628 units (-20.7 percent), partlydue to the anticipation of the stimuluspackage, that will reduce taxation onmortgage payments and gift tax forhousing. According to the Softwood Export
Council, wooden starts were down20.9 percent to 31,304 units; 2x4starts declined 19.4 percent to 6,074units; post and beam starts weredown 20.8 percent to 24,222; unitsand wooden prefab declined 29.8 per-cent to 1,008 units. Housing starts areexpected to recover in the latter partof 2009 when the JPY6.1 millionexemption on gift tax to children forhousing is implemented. The taxexemption on housing will reduce toJPY1.1million at the end of 2010.Seasonally adjusted annual housingstarts were 888,000 units and theshare of wooden housing starts was47.0 percent of total starts. In 2008 more than 72 percent of the
total wood fiber consumption forJapan was imported with the majoritybeing hardwood chips. The usage ofimported hardwood chips mainly fromplantations in Australia, Vietnam,Chile and South Africa has gone up to40 percent since 1993. Softwood con-sumption has slowly declined, reach-ing a record-low of 6.1 million tons in
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2008, which is 9 percent lower than in1993, representing a reduction in usefrom overseas sources.With reduced demand for wood fiber,
chip prices are anticipated to be lowerthis year than in the past few years.Imports of wood chips to Japan areestimated to be at their lowest level in20 years due to production reductionin 2009.
•Finland
Private forests represented only 36percent of the amount of purchasedtimber in 2008 for the Finnish forestindustry representing 2.9 million cubicmeters.Pine log purchases were down 56
percent; Spruce logs 52 percent andBirch logs 71 percent. Pine pulpwoodpurchases were down 71 percent;Spruce pulpwood down 71 percentand Birch pulpwood down 71 percentcorresponding with the same timeperiod of 2008.According to sources, sawmills con-
tinue to face difficulties in procuringsufficient amounts of logs to feed theirproduction processes even at the cur-rent, decreased capacity rates.“It is in the interest of forest owners
and sawmills to keep a steady flow oftimber moving in all demand circum-stances, but log shortages are caus-ing difficulties for sawmills at present,”senior vice president Antro Säilä ofthe Finnish Forest IndustriesFederation said. “The profitability ofsawmills was weak in the first quarterand they will not be able to survivethese shortages for very long. What ismore, Finnish raw material costsremain higher than in the competingcountries.”A tax relief on timber sales revenues
of up to 50 percent was implementedfor forest owners. The tax relief willdecrease to 25 percent in 2010.
•Italy
Along with Germany, Italy now facesincreasing softwood lumber prices.Pricing pressure reductions fromSweden have led to a relaxation for allEuropean lumber markets. Lumberinventories in Central Europeansawmills sank during recent weeks.With log procurement preventingsawmills from increasing productionsources say this is a difficult situation.Glulam lamellas or rough boards face
a higher price increase than others inthe 10-20 €/m3 range. Prices forpackaging products are heavilydependant on the inventory of individ-ual assortments. Boards with dimen-sions of 23x100 mm were already inshort supply however, 17x75 is read-ily available.Timber assortments for the construc-
tion sector remain under pressure asa new construction code with a focuson earthquake security will soon takeeffect in Italy. Italian experts revealedthey intend to wait and see the resultsthe new regulation will have after itsput into motion. Forest products willplay a significant role in the recon-struction of seismic zones. The con-struction of permanent emergencyshelters is currently underway.
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Malaysia
As reported by Marketwatch, pricesof Malaysian timber products remainweak. Plywood mills have reducedproduction by up to 40 percent andfurniture manufacturers along withsawmills are cutting production by upto 50 percent. Demand for Malaysiantimber products is highly dependenton US and Japanese housing starts.Japan’s housing starts fell for the
sixth month consecutively accordingto the Japanese Ministry of Land,Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.Declining 32.4 percent compared tothe same time period of 2008 at66,198 units housing starts closelymirrored building starts which fell 32.5percent to 9,341 units. Constructionorders from Japan’s 50 leadingdomestic construction firms fell 25.9percent to JPY562.8 billion (approx.US$5.8 billion).U.S. housing starts fell 13 percent to
458,000 units as reported byBloomberg. Led by units of multifami-ly starts the decline showed a drop of46 percent. A total construction onmultifamily homes such as townhous-es and apartment buildings fell to90,000 down from 167,000. According to timber trade manufac-
turer sources it may take up to fouryears for the Malaysian timber indus-try to recover to the level estimatedbefore the global economic crisis.In other news, Global Forestry
Services (GFS), a third party compa-ny announced it will provide audits oflong-term licenses for ForestManagement Units (FMI) under a 2-year project in the state of Sabahaccording to the states forestry direc-tor, Sam Mannan.As reported by The Daily Express the
work will include but will not be limitedto a legal audit of licenses which willinclude both an approved ForestManagement Plan (FMP) andapproved Annual Work Plan (AWP).The performance of licensees will bebased on the level of complianceagainst a checklist. The SabahForestry Department-EuropeanUnion-Malaysia Timber CouncilIndependent Third Party Auditing proj-ect will cost approximatelyRM964,390,00. The German Agencyfor Technical Cooperation and theDutch government will contributeEUR193,673 (RM950,000) for the firstyear of activities.Mannan concluded that this may help
to address the number of issues andchallenges under the proposedEUMalaysia Voluntary PartnershipAgreement on Forest Law,Governance and Trade.
•India
Corporate results for the year endingMarch 2009 displayed better thanaverage progress compared with theprevious year’s results. India’s econo-my is strong with favorable tradingfactors boosting consumer confi-dence. The housing market hasrecently experienced an uptick whichhas sparked demand for timber andpanel products. India’s wood andwood products business has held upwell during the current economicrecession.With a new government the country
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ONTARIO
According to some reports, certainkey industry sectors and the broadereconomy are statistically improving.Consumer confidence was alsoreported to have risen slightly. Theseslight changes, however, are notenough to boost the hardwood indus-try at this time. Therefore, those in thehardwood industry are conductingbusiness with a cautious outlook andcontrolled approach with regards totheir inventories and production. Yellow Birch markets showed more
stability in the recent past. One buyercommented that upper-grade YellowBirch orders were not too difficult tofind, but demand for flooring gradeswas weak. Cherry stocks were report-ed as being plentiful. Wholesalers were placing more
orders for green Red Oak, but did notwant to pay more for it, commented asawmiller. The price of White Oak wasmaking it difficult for sawmillers toexpand their production for thisspecies. Ash supply is keeping pace with the
demand, although the market for thisspecies remains flat. The decrease ingreen and kiln-dried lumber outputhas helped stabilize prices. Birchactivity is reported as steady, withpricing for green stocks stable. Aspen sales are based on estab-
lished buyer-seller agreements, withvolumes reported as being off fromwhat is considered the norm. Pricingremains consistent with past activity.Markets for the regionally important
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divide the Ministry of Forests andEnvironment are said to appear toensure better management of bothdivisions along with helping achieve anational goal of 33 percent of landunder forest cover. Current Prime Minister, Dr.
Manmohan Singh reduced the importduty on timber to zero percent whenhe was the Finance Minister. Manystakeholders are more optimistic thatSingh will take measures to increaseforest cover and lessen drought con-ditions in times to come.The country regularly receives logs,
sawn timber and panel productsexported from: New Zealand;Malaysia; Indonesia; Myanmar;Ghana; Nigeria; Cameroon; Benin;Togo; the Congo; Brazil; Ecuador;Panama; Cost Rica; Guatemala;Venezuela; the U.S.; and Canada.Plantation materials are being export-ed from many of these regions. Amajor export from Teak plantations,thinning poles is a popular productwith many Indians who utilize them formany domestic purposes. Thinningpoles are primarily converted intosawn timber.
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ded a bit of optimism for the lumberindustry, it was not a big enough reco-very to aid the hardwood industry atthis time.The seasonally adjusted annual rate
of housing starts increased to 128,400units in May from 117,600 units inApril, according to Canada Mortgageand Housing Corporation (CMHC).“The increase in May is broadlybased, encompassing both thesingles and multiples segments,” saidthe Chief Economist at CMHC’sMarket Analysis Centre. Housingstarts are expected to improve throu-ghout 2009 and over the next severalyears to gradually become more clo-sely aligned to demographic demand,which is currently estimated at about175,000 units per year.The seasonally adjusted annual rate
of urban starts increased 11.1 per-cent to 107,800 units in May. Urbanmultiple starts increased 11.1 per-cent to 60,900 units, while urbansingle starts also moved up by 11.1percent to 46,900 units in May. May’sseasonally adjusted annual rate ofurban starts increased 22.0 percentin Ontario, 16.8 percent in thePrairies, 7.3 percent in AtlanticCanada, and 3.3 percent in Quebec.Rural starts were estimated at a sea-sonally adjusted annual rate of 20,600units in May.Northwestern Ontario’s wet and chilly
weather in late May and early Juneled to a less active fire season thisyear, confirmed the Ministry of NaturalResources. There have been 62 firesreported in the west fire region – eightless than were reported the same timelast year, and have covered signifi-cantly less territory than the blazes of2008. So far forest fires have burnedabout 26.7 hectares of land, com-pared to 56.3 hectares burned byJune 9 last year. When this region’s2008 forest fire season ended itturned out to be the least active everseen in more than 50 years. TheMNR’s west fire region spreads as farwest as the Manitoba border andstretches to Marathon in the East. Itwas also reported that Ontario forestfire fighters were deployed to aid theprovince of British Columbia to com-bat raging fires in that province.The federal government announced
in June a $1 billion (Cdn.) aid packagefor the forest industry. In order not toviolate the 2006 Canada-U.S. soft-wood lumber agreement, Ottawa’s aidmust be packaged as help to manage,protect, and conserve the forest orenvironment. There have been 55,000forestry jobs lost in the last two yearsand there is fear the majority ofCanada’s 300 forestry towns are atrisk if changes aren’t made to help theindustry.Canadian industries continued to
reduce their rate of capacity utilizationin the first quarter of 2009, operatingat 69.3 percent of production capacity,down 5.6 percentage points from theprevious quarter. It was the first timethat industrial capacity use fell belowthe 70 percent level since the start ofthe data series in 1987. The woodproduct manufacturing industry oper-ated at 60.6 percent capacity in thefirst quarter, down from 70.2 percentin the previous quarter. Reduced pro-duction in sawmills and wood preser-vation, partly a reflection of lower lev-els of construction activity, contributedto the lower rate. Weakened global
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and domestic demand for manufac-tured goods continued to drive downcapacity utilization rates. Of the 21major industries in the manufacturinggroup, 18 registered lower rates.
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QUEBEC
The industry went through its Julyconstruction shutdown. Some in theindustry reported staying closed for abit longer than the two weeks due tobad market conditions. Hardwoodflooring manufacturers have beendealing with slumping markets forover three years. Individuals in theindustry are committed to facing andovercoming the challenges that are ontheir paths. For most in the industry itmeant reducing production, while forothers it meant reducing staff, and forthose hardest hit having to do both,with no specific production restartdate. Reductions in sawmill production
impacted green activity for White Oak.Orders and shipments are keepingpace with the developing supplies,and prices are reported to have stabi-lized for White Oak. Supplies of Poplar have come down
and pricing has levelled off for mostgrades and thicknesses of thisspecies. Sales competition continuesto be strong for upper grade business.Asian buyers are consuming a strongpercentage of the production.The Charest government introduced
legislation proposing to revamp theway it manages Quebec’s forests. Amarketing board has been set up forthe sale of almost a third of theprovince's timber to the highest bidderand breaking the forest industry'smonopoly over land use, called theForest Occupancy Act. Tabled in mid-June, the new act will abolish most ofthe province's 250 to 300 forest man-agement contracts signed with com-panies and offer instead a guaranteedsupply of timber over a fixed term. Themajor forest companies will receive aguaranteed volume of timber that cov-ers 70 percent of the province's forestresources. The other 30 percent willbe sold on the open market by anewly created marketing board thatwill set a minimum price.The Royal Bank predicts the
Canadian economy will shrink by 2.4percent this year, due in part to thesubstantial 5.4 percent annual GDPcontraction in the first quarter. Theirforecast is for the second quarter con-traction to be smaller, although, likethe United States, Canada is facingthe headwinds from the auto indus-try’s problems, the bank says. The Royal Bank predicts growth will
return next year as the U.S. andCanadian economies benefit from lowinterest rates, firmer credit marketsand government stimulus programs.“Export demand is likely to rise as
commodity prices stabilize and theU.S. economy climbs out of reces-sion. However, tempering this sourceof future strength will be an attendantrise in imports, reflecting both increas-ing Canadian domestic demand and
an appreciating loonie.”After shrinking this year because of
lower energy prices, Newfoundlandwill lead all the provinces in growth in2010, while Ontario and PrinceEdward Island will have the slowestgrowth. Provincial economies inCanada are expected to hit 2.5 per-cent next year.Canadian businesses are increasing-
ly scaling back bank borrowing foreverything from expansion to buyinginventory, reinforcing expectationsthat there will be further hurdles forthe economy to surmount before arecovery begins in earnest.Figures showed that banks provided
$315.1-billion of business loans inCanada last month, a 3.5-percentdecline from April. That's the third con-secutive drop, and the fastest in thatstring.The lending data, coming the same
day that Bank of Canada GovernorMark Carney told a Washington busi-ness audience that Canada's econo-my is in as deep a recession as theUnited States, shows that businessconditions are still deteriorating, someeconomists said.Demand for credit is down because
Canadian companies are sitting onvery high inventories and are trying tosell them before taking out loans andordering new products, said Toronto-Dominion Bank economist GrantBishop.While banks have tightened lending
standards and raised prices on loans,the numbers appear to show some-thing that will please policy makers:The evidence suggests the drop indemand for loans is a story not somuch of lack of access to credit butlack of demand. And while companiesare cutting back on bank borrowing,they are making up for it by sellingvast numbers of bonds into a newlywelcoming market. The value of cor-porate bonds outstanding increasedby $7.5-billion in May, a recordadvance, Mr. Bishop noted.While the reopening of credit mar-
kets to those who are interested inborrowing is a good sign of long-termhope for the economy and financialsystem, the drop in bank lending sug-gests more short-term pain.TD is forecasting a big drop in bank
credit demand as companies work toreduce non-farm inventories this yearby $20-billion, effectively taking inven-tory levels back to where they stoodthree years ago. There's little need formanufacturers to restart plants untilthose inventories dwindle, whichmeans slack in the economy for sometime to come.Once a recovery does begin, Mr.
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SOUTHEAST
Across the southeast hardwood sup-pliers noted moderate increases ininquiries and very few increases if anyin business activity for some areas,while others reported a slight uptick.Recent reports from the Beige Bookindicate the downward trend of theeconomic crisis is showing signs ofmoderating. Residential real estatemarkets remain weak for the region asa whole but some areas reported ris-ing home sales due to low interestrates, declining house prices and taxcredits.A hardwood supplier and flooring
manufacturer in Arkansas saidalthough marginal, there is an uptickin the flooring market. “There is asmall uptick. We’ve experienceddecreases in supply and lower inter-est rates that have created smallincreases in demand.” The contact said his inventory levels
were down 10 to 15 percent than sixmonths ago. He also commented thattransportation costs had improvedand seem to be stable compared to2008. “In 2008 we had prices at $4.00a gallon and better which made sur-charges increase. I think fuel priceshave stabilized at least for the sum-mer and don’t anticipate a struggle onthat end.”As for product movement he said 2-
1/4 Select Red Oak has showed dra-matic movement. “Select Red Oak 2-1/4 is sold out and the prices are ris-ing. Now 2-1/4 No. 1 Red Oak is get-ting better day by day.”Looking into the coming months, the
source is expecting steady but smallincreases in demand and better busi-ness activity. “It’s going to be extreme-ly small but it is going to get betterevery month just on a smaller scale.By 2010 I think it could get better at afaster pace,” he said.In Mississippi a hardwood supplier
reported that he is diversifying his
decreases are attributed to consumerconfidence, slow export movement,housing standstills and log supply.An Indiana hardwood supplier whose
business is down 20 percent, said thatmovement of lumber was slow.“There’s just nothing going on.Housing is staggeringly slow and it’srepresented in the market.”Supplying 4/4 to 12/4 Red and White
Oak, Poplar, Ash, Hickory and 4/4 to16/4 Walnut, the source said he hasnoticed a slight movement increase inRed Oak and Ash is beginning toimprove. “We’re still sawing about fourdays a week and we are moving a lit-tle bit of lumber.”The contact, which exports and also
markets domestically, said most busi-ness was coming from brokers ratherthan end users. “I’ve been doing somecold calling in southern Michigan andthroughout Indiana and everyone issaying the same thing. The end-usersare down to skeleton crews. In timeslike these when you’re cold calling it’s‘leave your business card and stocklist and maybe the trends will changeand we can do a little business downthe road.’ Things are just really slowall over.”He also commented that the cus-
tomers who are buying are very selec-tive. “They’re concerned about mois-ture content now more than ever.They know this lumber has been sit-ting up for six months and they’rechecking the moisture content.Anybody that’s dealing with electronicgluing, etc. they’re really watching themoisture content,” he said.Looking ahead, he said he expected
more slow activity. “They say housingstarts are up and maybe they are insome areas. But we do a lot of busi-ness in thick stock in the UnitedKingdom and Spain and some inFrance. Right now we’re not gettingany new thick orders from the UnitedKingdom at all. If things open up a lit-tle bit thick stock takes a while withthe pre-dryers and so on, they’regoing to be waiting a little whilebecause they took themselves out ofthe market.”According to a recent article in an
Indiana newspaper, Anne Hazlett,director of the Indiana StateDepartment of Agriculture (ISDA)spent about 90 minutes touring thefacility, one of three stops in a tour ofIndiana hardwood companies.Hazelett and officials from the ISDAand Indiana Hardwood Lumberman’sAssociation (IHLA) looked at allaspects of the business, includinglumber production and cabinet manu-facturing.“In this sector, like the other sectors
in our economy right now, things aretough and I think now, more than ever,it’s important to get out to see firsthand what’s going on the ground tosee what we can do, if anything, tohelp weather these times, Hazelettsaid. Owner of Cole Hardwood, Milt Cole
said this business has suffered fromthe economic downturn. “There is adirect correlation in our industry andwhat’s been happening in the housingindustry,” Cole said. “That’s the con-struction of houses, flooring, mould-
ings and furniture—it all takes hard-wood. It is important for our companythat the state is willing to show aninterest in how the industry is going.”In Michigan, a hardwood wholesaler
said business conditions are not goodand improvement seems far off. “Millshave curtailed and some have goneout of business which results in ashort supply of logs, things don’t looktoo good,” he said. “People are scaredto death. They don’t have a job andthey don’t have money to spend.What little bit of money they havegoes to food, mortgages and gas fortheir cars possibly. There is certainlyno discretionary income to speak of.Without discretionary income peoplearen’t remodeling or building new. Ifthey are they’re doing it the cheapestway possible which excludes solidhardwoods.”The contact, which wholesales most
domestic hardwood species, said thatactivity was flat across the board.“Inventory levels are down a little bitbut I would like to see them downabout 10 percent more.” When asked about the coming
months the source said he’s lookingfor late 2010 before business condi-tions change.
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products by increasing “value-added”options. “It’s the only way to competeright now,” he said. “Inquiries are veryspecific today. You don’t want to bethe guy left behind because the otherguy has more options, especially intimes like these.”Compared to previous months the
supplier said business was up by 25percent. “Even at a 25 percentincrease, it’s still 75 percent from whatwe’re used to,” he said. “With housingstarts below a half a million today, Idon’t expect many changes for atleast a year.”According to the Beige Book, reports
from the 12 Federal Reserve DistrictBanks indicate that economic condi-tions remain weak for the majority butfive districts reported signs of down-ward trends moderating. Contactsfrom several districts said expecta-tions have improved but a substantialincrease in economic activity throughthe end of the year is not expected.The report went on to say manufac-
turing activity had declined orremained at low levels for most dis-tricts, but the outlook of manufactur-ers has improved. A number of dis-tricts reported an uptick in home salesand many said that new home con-struction appeared to have stabilizedat very low levels. While the residen-tial real estate market remains weak,some areas in the southeast reporteda slight increase in activity. All districts reported commercial real
estate markets continue to weaken.Vacancy rates for commercial proper-ties are rising in many regions andsources in Atlanta, Georgia reportednew construction projects being post-poned or cancelled. Of the 12 dis-tricts, eight reported difficulty inobtaining financing as the primaryreason for delaying or stopping con-struction of new developments andthe limited sales of existing properties.The District Banks reported prices at
all stages of production were general-ly flat or falling. Manufacturers saidthat overall input prices were stable ordeclining although a Richmond, Va.source noted that prices of raw mate-rials are increasing at a quicker pace.A notable exception to the downwardpressure on input prices is oil. Oilprice increases were widely reported.Some building materials were report-ed at higher prices with higher fuelprices speculated as a related reason.The Federal Reserve said the new
worth of U.S. households plummetedby $1,300bn during the first threemonths of 2009. Rising job losses andfalling home prices cut 2.5 percent ofAmerica’s household wealth duringthe first quarter. The 18 percent dropreported in 2008 was stated as theworst since the Reserve began track-ing in 1946. “Households are revertingto a more sustainable spending paththat allows scope for paying downdebt and adding to savings,” saidJoshua Shapiro, chief U.S. econo-mist. “These are longer-term trends,which when combined with still siz-able cyclical declines in employmentwe are now seeing, makes it probablethat the U.S. consumer will remain adrag on economic activity.”
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WEST COAST
Hardwood suppliers on the WestCoast revealed mixed activity inrecent weeks. In some areas margin-al increases were reported, othersaccounted for steady activity with noincreases or decreases while othersstated percentages of up to 25 per-cent, down from six months prior.According to recent Washingtonreports, new home construction hasjumped by the largest amount in threemonths—an encouraging sign that thedeep housing recession may be onthe mend. In California a hardwood supplier
said that lumber market conditionswere fair. “Our sales in the earlymonths of 2009 were picking up butJune got here and we’re just at asteady pace with no real increases,”he explained. The contact, whosebusiness is split evenly with 50 per-cent to residential cabinet and furni-ture manufacturers and the other 50percent to commercial markets, saidthat commercial work is currently his“bread and butter.” Supplying Ash, Maple, Poplar, Cherry
and African Mahogany, the sourcesaid Poplar and Cherry are movingbetter than others. “The best twospecies are Poplar and Cherry rightnow. African Mahogany was doingreally well but with the Hawaiian mar-ket dying it has slowed considerably.”Looking ahead the supplier doesn’t
expect an increase in activity until late2010. “I think we’re going to be flat forthe next six months. Most of our cus-tomers have work through the end ofthe summer but not beyond.Consumer confidence has to comeback and interest rates need to beincreased. Nobody is going to buy thedebt at the current rate,” he said.The Associated Press (AP) recently
reported new construction of U.S.homes has increased by the largestamounts in the last 90 days.According to the report, theCommerce Department said that con-struction of new homes and apart-ments moved to 17.2 percent to aseasonally adjusted annual rate of532,000 units, notably better than the500,000-unit pace forecast by econo-mists after a record low of 454,000units. Other encouraging signsinclude applications for building per-mits rising four percent to an annualrate of 518,000 units. AP also reported the downturn in
U.S. residential construction hasaffected Canadian lumber producerswith secondary effects on other sec-tors of the forestry sector, whichexports much of its output to the U.S.Canadian economists, politicians andthe Bank of Canada have said arestoration of the U.S. financial sys-tem and housing sector will be criticalto a recovery of the North Americaneconomy.Although the recent increases in
home construction are encouraging,analysts don’t expect a quick reboundin housing, since the economy is stillshedding jobs and home prices arefalling in many places, which makesconsumers hesitant to commit to thepurchase of a new home.A Washington hardwood supplier of
Ash, Hard and Soft Maple and Redand White Oak said that business wasdown 25 percent from recent months.The source attributed the decrease tothe national recession and housing
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crisis. Adjusting to the market, thesupplier said, “We’ve had to lay off 11people and we’ve taken 15 percentpay cuts across the board.”At press time the contact said trans-
portation costs were not an issue buthe anticipated rising fuel costs. “Itshould be interesting. It’s gone up 60cents in the last 30 days and I’m surewe will see the difference in thismonth’s statement.” The supplier also relayed his concern
for the coming months and the overalleconomy. “What scares me is theamount of spending the federal gov-ernment is doing. The result of thatspending is going to hit inflation hard.I expect higher interest rates of up to15 to 20 percent,” he said.
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a great testament to the people whowork in this business,” he comment-ed. “I have dedicated my life to thebusiness and now believe that it istime for others to take it to the nexttier.”
On a personal note Goodwin said helooks forward to new challenges in lifeand has no intention of slowing down.“I am not putting my feet up just yet,”he said. “I hope to pursue my sport-ing interests with more vigor and havethe opportunity to travel with my wifeTeresa to parts of the world we havenot yet visited.”
For more information visit www.nhg-timber.co.uk.
•DDaallllaass,, TTeexxaass——East Teak Fine
Hardwoods, headquartered here,announced that sourcing and produc-ing FSC-certified products and sus-tainable wood is its top priority.President Wayne Rogers said, “Weare constantly sourcing new FSC-cer-tified products to guarantee the legali-ty and sustainability of our woodresources.”
The company’s search recently ledto molecularly altered wood, Accoyawas developed by AccsysTechnologies. “East Teak had beenlooking for a new product for sometime that would be unique, FSC-certi-fied as legal and sustainable, have thedurable qualities of exotic hardwoods,and be moderately priced for all ofthose qualities,” said marketing andsales director Matt Mlandenka.
East Teak will be manufacturingAccoya into exterior decking, sidingand custom mouldings at its facilitiesin Donalds, S.C., and Sultan, Wash.The company will also work with cus-tom door and window manufacturers.Mladenka said that East Teak hashigh hopes for Accoya. “We sell thehighest quality of everything, only thefinest hardwoods and Accoya is a‘Cadillac’ wood that fits our philoso-phy.”
For more information visit www.east-teak.com.
•PP ii tt tt MM ee aa dd oo ww ss ,, BB .. CC .. ——Anbrook
Industries, located here, recentlyannounced it has achieved certifica-tion to the independent SustainableForestry Initiative(SFI) chain-of-custody standard.
Vice Presidentof the WesternRed Cedar shakeand shingle man-ufacturing com-pany, BrookeMeeker said, “Weare very pleasedto announce thiscertification of ourproducts underthe SustainableForestry Initiative Program.
“It is important that we continue tostrive to higher standards in allaspects of the manufacture of qualityCedar products. We take great pridein knowing that the raw material thatgoes into our products meets the highstandards set by the SFI chain-of-cus-tody criteria.”
President Clay Meeker added,“Chain-of-custody certification meanswe will be able to service the increas-
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Ben and Guy Goodwin and StuartMcBride. Ben and Guy are NickGoodwin’s sons, thereby continuingthe family business to the next gener-ation.
“I will continue to manage the busi-ness for the next five years and duringthat time prepare the new manage-ment team for the future,” Goodwinsaid. “I am delighted that my succes-sors share the same determinationand drive to take the business forwardin the coming years and I am confi-dent that they will maintain the sameclose relationships with our clientsand suppliers and look forward to thechallenges ahead.”
NHG has enjoyed steady growthover the years to the point now whereevery major hardwood procurementarea in the world has an NHG traderworking there. According to a repre-sentative, other products, such asNorth American clear softwoods andhardwood decking are also thriving.
Nick Goodwin began NHG TimberLtd. in 1981 and has spent his workinglife in the timber trade. “I can honest-ly say that every day I wake up and Ilook forward to going to work, which is
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ing market demand for forest productsfrom responsible sources, which isgood for our business and good forour forests.”
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•LL oo nn dd oo nn ,, EE nn gg ll aa nn dd ——New
European Union laws have recentlybeen called forby a British offi-cial to outlawthe import ofillegally pro-duced timber.Calling it a“ p e r n i c i o u strade” thatt h r e a t e n swildlife, dam-ages the envi-ronment anddestroys com-munities in some lumber producingcountries, Environmental secretaryHilary Benn said she wanted to leadby example and announced theBritish government would change itswood procurement policy.
“We in the U.K. have a responsibilityto act,” Benn said. “Governmentdepartments are estimated to accountfor one-fifth of all timber bought in theU.K.—and this rises to two-fifths if youinclude local authorities and othergovernment bodies.”
According to Home Channel News,under Benn’s new policy, governmentdepartments, agencies and other bod-ies will only be able to buy wood andtimber products originating from inde-pendently verified legal and sustain-able sources or from a licensed coun-try.
The new policy also called for newlaws to stop the import of illegallylogged lumber into any EuropeanUnion country.
“We want to strengthen the welcomesteps that the EU is taking to excludeillegal timber from our markets.Making it an offense to import it wouldsend a clear message to the marketthat such activity was no longeraccepted,” Benn said.
According to the British government,the United Kingdom is the world’sfourth largest importer of timber.
In related news, a flurry of encour-aging signs from the housing, con-struction and finance sectors hasgiven new hope for the European tim-ber trade recession.
According to a Barclay’sCommercial Bank director in London,“confidence is showing early signs ofreturning.” Bovis Homes reported pri-vate house reservations were up 71percent. Relationship director, MarkFletcher, recently told traders at theLondon Hardwood Club that dispos-able incomes had increased andmortgage approvals were picking up.
Fletcher also said Barclay’s is fore-
casting 0.3 percent growth in 2010.He advised the timber industry not toover-reduce capacity as it needs to beready to benefit from the comingupturn. However, he did cautiontraders to manage cash flow andinventory levels carefully.
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Worldwide Industrial, a US-AsianTrade site for industrial buyers andsuppliers and a division of theIndustrial Leaders Group recentlyannounced the debut of its new wood-working machinery and equipmentdirectory and buying guide. The com-pany said the publication will be host-ed on its partner site IndustrialCOOP,a co-op industrial search engine.
Spokesperson Conrad Bailey saidthe new publication was created tohelp wood shops and other wood-working companies in national andinternational markets buy and sellnew and used woodworking tools,machines and equipment for theirfacility.
“Worldwide Industrial has long beendedicated in helping woodworkingand other trade professionals find newand pre-owned equipment for applica-tions, such as re-finishing, sanding,grouting, cutting, sawing and stainingwood and wooden products,” saidBailey. “From band saws, sanders anddrills to levels, table saws andgrouters, the site includes all kinds ofproducts for professionals around theglobe.”
The majority of product offerings onWorldwide Industrial are from U.S.and Asia- based dealers and manu-facturers. The company also publish-es a separate directory focusing onnew and reconditioned equipmentfrom Europe.
Worldwide Industrial Marketplace isa U.S.-Asia and Middle East IndustrialDirectory and marketplace dedicatedin developing trading partnershipsamong manufacturers, exporters andimporters of industrial productsthroughout the United States, Asiaand the Middle East. For more infor-mation visit www.worldwideindustrial-marketplace.com.
•BBeeiijj iinngg,, CChhiinnaa——Experts recently
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decline of exports in terms of totaldomestic demand. The other sign isthe sharp upturn in new bank lending,even though much of that bill is dis-counting. Demand for raw materialshas revived, so restocking has goneup.”
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Head of China Research for UBSSecurities, Tao Wang, said, “Our 7.0-7.5 percent growth estimate for thisyear incorporates a rebound ingrowth. In the fourth quarter of lastyear, quarter-on-quarter annualizedgrowth was close to 2.5 percent, so toreach 7.0 percent the economy obvi-ously needs a rebound.”
Andy Rothaman, China macrostrategist, CLSA Asia-Pacific Marketsadded, “The global recession is hav-ing an impact on China but not asmuch of an impact as many think.China is not an export-led economy; itis a continental economy driven pri-marily by domestic investment andconsumption. During a global slow-down, China cannot grow at the dou-ble-digit pace of recent years, but itcan grow at 6-8 percent.”
•VV ää xx jj öö ,, SS ww ee dd ee nn ——Södra, head-
quartered here, recently purchasedtwo businesses from sawmiller, RövrikTimber, for an undisclosed amount.
Rörvik’s 150,000m3 capacity pres-sure treatment impregnation facility atAstorp, as well as glue laminatedboard producer, BJU in Rottne wereincluded in the acquisition.
“The acquisition will enable us todevelop our sawmill operation inTraryd and increase production for theDanish market,” said Södra Timberpresident Peter Nilsson. “We will alsopressure-treat timber from otherSödra sawmills at the Astorp plant.”
According to ttj Magazine the com-pany will trade as Södra TimberAstorp.
Rörvik said it would remain able toproduce pressure-treated timber viaRörvik timber Sales AB, Niels UlrichPederson A/S and Nordic WoodTreating AB.
Södra is comprised of 50,000 forestowners in southern Sweden as well asa group of companies that employmore than 3,700 in areas ranging fromforestry management and environ-mental conservation to sales andproduct development. The Group pro-duces sawn and planed timber goods,interior products and biofuel.
For more information visitwww.sodra.com.
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MMyyaannmmaarr,, IInnddiiaa——Buyer sourcesin India say the export market is mov-ing slowly. Some said the market forPyinkado logs is improving but Teak’sinflexible pricing policy could be amajor constraint unless the gradingsystem is revised.
According to the Myanmar TimberEnterprise (MTE) secondaryprocessed wood products from state-owned MTE sawmills and woodindustries will be shipped on a FreeOn Board (FOB) basis. This decisionis a relaxation of an earlier ruling thatall shipments except purchases fromthe tender sales would be shipped“Ex-Works.” With hopes to energizethe slow market, buyers expect furtherrelaxation of direct sale contracts tofollow.
Recent reports from the Seven DaysNews Journal revealed the details ofan interview with a Ministry of Forestryofficial discussing the countries “DryZone Greening Department”. Situatedin central Myanmar the “dry zone” iscomprised of 54 townships and threedivisions including Mandalay, Sagaingand Magway.
Precipitation is estimated to bereceived only about 50 days per yearfor the region. Firewood requirementsfor these divisions annually are 5,088thousand cubic tons. The reportincluded an estimated total of 200,000acres of woodlots planted in FY 2008-09 with an expected 1.05 million acresof woodlots to be established within a30-year period.
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AUGUST
Tecnomueble, Guadalajero, Mexico.Contact: 202-463-2720. Aug. 19-22.
SEPTEMBER
Trade North America Conference,Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center,Detroit, Mich. Contact: 313-568-8000.Sept. 9-10.
FMC China, Furniture Manufacturerand Supply Show, Shanghai, China.Contact: [email protected]. 9-12.
BCWood’s Global Buyers Mission,Whistler, British Columbia, Canada.Contact: [email protected]. Sept.10-12.
Hardwood Plywood VeneerAssociation, 2009 Fall Conference,Marriott Cincinnati Airport Hotel,Cincinnati, Ohio. Contact: 703-435-2900. Sept. 13-15.
Vietnamwood ’09, Furniture Industry
Suppliers Trade Show, SaigonExhibition Convention Center, Saigon,Vietnam. Contact:[email protected]. Sept. 24-27.
National Hardwood LumberAssociation, Annual Convention andExhibit Showcase, Sheraton BostonHotel, Boston, Mass. Contact: 901-377-1818. Sept. 30-Oct. 3.
OCTOBER
American Hardwood Export Council,European Convention, Athens,Greece. Contact: 202-463-2720. Oct.21-23.
6th China International Wood & WoodProducts Expo, China InternationalExhibition Center, Beijing, China.Contact: 86 10 82924038. Oct. 22-24.
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Argo Fine Imports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Aztec Intl. Timber & Trading Ltd. . . . . . . .31
BAILLIE Lumber Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Bingaman & Son Lumber, Inc. . . . . . . . .24
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Fitzpatrick & Weller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Frank Miller Lumber Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . .18
GILCO International Lumber LLC . . . . . .19
Hamer, Jim C., Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Hanafee Bros. Sawmill Co., Inc. . . . . . . .27
Hancock Lumber Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Hardwood Forestry Fund . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Hawkeye Forest Products . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Hermitage Hardwood Lumber Sales . . . .15
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Midwest Walnut Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Newman Lumber Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
NHG Timber Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
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INDEX OF ADVERTISERSINDEX OF ADVERTISERS
Chinese Agent to represent Graf Brothers Flooring & Lumber – logs, flooring andlumber.
Graf Brothers, P.O. Box 458, South Shore, Ky 41175 Phone: 606-032-3117 Fax: 606-932-3156 email: [email protected]
WANTED
Two Overseas Agents to sell our kiln dried Appalachian hardwood lumber in
Northern China and Southern China.
Also looking for representation in the Middle East and Europe.
Carl Rosenberry & Sons Lumber Co. Inc.
7446 Path Valley Road • Fort Loudon, Pa. 17224
Tel: 717-349-2289 Fax: 717-349-2044
WANTED
American, NHLA graduate, current working contactswith domestic sawmills, wants to work for a company inChina as a hardwood buyer in U.S. logs/lumber/veneer
CONTACT: Blind Box No. 141
c/o Import/Export Wood Purchasing NewsP.O. Box 34908
Memphis, TN 38184-0908
ATTENTION CHINESE HARDWOOD LUMBER BUYERS
SALES REPRESENTATIVE WANTED
We are looking for a sales representative to help us expand ourindustrial business in the USA. We offer outstanding earning potentialand a good future. We want to grow our business by developing newaccounts.This is for sales of our product line of imported Chinese plywood and Woodproducts to include a first class line of fully finished cabinets.The ideal candidate must be prepared to think outside the box, work from
his home office, be entrepreneurial and have an exceptional work ethic witha positive attitude.This is a commission position with a possibility of high earnings. Travel is
needed. if interested, send a resume with your work background to: [email protected]
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EXPORT SUPPLIERSImport/Export Wood Purchasing News’worldwide circulation is distributed tocompanies that purchase both Hardwoodand Softwood forest products.
GOODFELLOW INC.Canada’s Largest Independent Distributor,
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THE WOOD SPECIALISTSDELSON, QUEBEC, CANADA
Manufacturers of 4/4Eastern White Pine, Lumber
andDIMENSION
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FAX: 207-342-5201
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Fax 250-837-7412E-Mail: [email protected]
Durgin & Crowell Lumber Co.231 Fisher Corner Rd.
New London, NH 03257Tel: (603) 763-2860Fax: (603) 763-4498
www.durgin-crowell.comFor Sales Contact B Manning or Chuck Gaede
Manufacturers of QualityEastern White Pine Lumber
Since 1976
• 30 Million BD FT of Production• 630,000 BD FT of Dry Kiln Capacity• WACO 30 XL Moulder• In Line Moisture Detectors• Modernized Cut Up Shop
RB LUMBER COMPANY
RB LUMBER COMPANYP. O. Box 2254
Oregon City, OR 97045
623-936-7090 - Randy
Fax 623-936-7091
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� PRODUCTS FOR REMANUFACTURE
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CALL US FORWESTERN RED CEDAR!
We represent U.S. sales for North Okanagan Cedar, a sawmill in BritishColumbia. From their production we offer you:
• KD 1 x 6 and 1 x 8 Bevel Siding
• KD 1 x 6 and 1 x 8 Channel
• KD 1 x 4, 1 x 6 and 1 x 8 Tongue & Groove Pattern Stock
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� INDUSTRIALS
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Manufacturers & Processors
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MANUFACTURERS OF
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