June 28, 2019 — The June 27, 2019 “Timber Unity” rally against HB2020 at Oregon’s Capitol was an astonishing, spontaneous event. The Senate President had declared the Carbon Cap and Trade bill dead, so I assumed that would negate the need for a large rally....
June 24, 2019 — Engineered wood products have received a lot of attention lately. Being able to take a log, cut it, grade the individual pieces, then glue it up in a particular manner is what makes wood competitive with steel and concrete. When you...
June 11, 2019 — According to RISI, an industry trade publication, demand on US plywood mills dropped by over 8% in 2018 due to a surge in offshore imports, primarily from China and Brazil, and a declining housing market due to high interest rates and...
May 28, 2019 — The plywood market's slow start has continued into the building season. The past month has recorded flat pricing and day-to-day dickering on orders as the rule of the day. Some production is quietly being trimmed from several western plywood mills as...
May 20, 2019 — Since its inception in December of 2017, customers have found creative uses for Freres Lumber’s new MPP product. K&E Excavating is no exception....
May 13, 2019 — Better weather is the catalyst for an improving panel market. The sunny weather has brought with it the first signs of improving panel market. Panel sales volumes are steadily growing as we approach the summer months. Panel prices are still not...
May 6, 2019 — Freres Lumber’s Mass Plywood Panels (MPP) have been put through rigorous testing, gaining several engineered wood certifications and proving to be a high preforming material for multi-story construction. So, what’s next for MPP?...
April 29, 2019 — The plywood market has been disappointing so far this spring, but the most recent week has been better, for sure, though no runaway. Despite two year, plus, lows on most commodity items, buyers continue to exercise caution in buying. With a...
April 8, 2019 — Veneer and panel markets have been remarkably stable over the last month, although, they haven’t stabilized at very good levels in relation to log costs. ½” 4-ply prices hit $345 at the end of the year and improved slightly to $375...
March 25, 2019 — The western plywood market has been steadier but unspectacular in the past few weeks. Some prices have firmed slightly. Others have been static. Western markets have noticeably brightened, as recent dryer, warmer weather has stimulated shipping in many, but not all...