Low-grade hardwood lumber production, markets, and issues

Due to a recent downturn in the economy and changes in traditional hardwood markets, U.S. hardwood manufacturers are facing significant difficulties. In particular, markets for low-grade lumber have been diminishing, while increased levels of this material are being produced at hardwood sawmills in...

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description Due to a recent downturn in the economy and changes in traditional hardwood markets, U.S. hardwood manufacturers are facing significant difficulties. In particular, markets for low-grade lumber have been diminishing, while increased levels of this material are being produced at hardwood sawmills in the United States. A nationwide survey of hardwood lumber manufacturers was conducted to define the term "low-grade," identify current markets for low-grade hardwood lumber, identify methods currently used and those being considered to develop markets for this material, and determine important factors in the decision to enter a new market for low-grade lumber. The study found that the definition of low-grade is not consistent among U.S. hardwood sawmills and most sawmills sell the majority of their low-grade lumber to a single market. In addition, market profitability and market stability are important factors in considering a new market for low-grade lumber. This information is important in benchmarking industry characteristics regarding low-grade lumber and understanding the issues and needs of hardwood manufacturers.
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Economic conditions
Exact sciences and technology
Finance
Flooring
Floors, Wooden
Forest products industry
Furniture
Furniture industry
hardwood
lumber
Lumber industry
Manufacturers
Market strategy
Materials
national surveys
new markets
Pallets
Plywood
Polls & surveys
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Product information
Profit margins
Profitability
Questionnaires
Railroads
Raw materials
Response rates
Sawmills
Statistical analysis
Studies
Surveys
Ties
Trends
Variance analysis
Wood
Wood products
Wood. Paper. Non wovens
title Low-grade hardwood lumber production, markets, and issues
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