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QUEBEC Continued Quality Appalachian Hardwood Lumber 1,200,000 B.F. Kiln Capacity Quentin Moss, KD-Lumber Sales/ GR-Lumber Sales/Purchasing quentin@gfhardwoods.com 9880 Clay County Hwy. Moss, TN 38575-6332 PHONE: 1-800-844-3944 FAX: 1-931-258-3517 www.gfhardwoods.com the year, but it is not robust. It is challenging for them to obtain their raw materials as sawmill production remains low. Sawmills and wholesalers state there is more interest in Red Oak from a wide range of buyers. The consumption of this species on both domestic and international markets has not grown much, but rather the low supply is fueling competition for available lumber. This has resulted in most grades and thicknesses moving well, including thicker stocks, which in turn has raised prices for Red Oak. White Oak demand was consistent the past couple of months. Demand is stronger, but production has not kept up with the pace due to the weather struggles to get White Oak logs and the high competition from stave plants. Green Poplar is moving well to wholesalers and millwork and moulding plants, say sawmill operators. Contacts note supplies of green Poplar have tightened, including common grades, and prices are edging higher. Kiln-dried Poplar is good on domestic markets with some improvement being felt in export markets. Green Walnut volumes are improved, with wholesalers having ample supplies. There is interest in this species domestically, in the Far East and in China. In March, the Bank of Canada opted against further interest rate hikes, despite a labor market, which over recent months has exceeded expectations, adding close to a quarter of a million jobs between October and January, stated the Conference Board of Canada in its Canadian Economics insight report. Alongside flat-lining GDP growth in the final quarter of 2022, the early March results signal that momentum may be waning and higher rates are working. The announcement by the Bank of Canada contrasted with the path set out by the Federal Reserve chair, who signalled the need for more rate rises in the U.S. The prospect of higher interest rates south of the border caused the U.S. dollar to strengthen, increasing the cost of imports for Canadians. Central bankers in Canada will be conscious that a widening gap between Canadian and U.S. interest rates risks devaluing the Canadian dollar further and stoking import-linked inflation. Job vacancies in Canada are trending down, continued the report, indicating that Canada’s labor demand is moderating. The removal of most pandemic restrictions in the spring of 2022 led to a rehiring frenzy, pushing 76 MAY 2023 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE www.RealAmericanHardwood.org
job vacancies to over a million. In December, this number had fallen to 750,000. While still roughly 50 percent higher than the pre-pandemic level, job vacancies are expected to fall further as higher interest rates cool the economy. Sky-high labor demand has helped to keep the unemployment rate close to record lows over recent months. However, as labor demand pressure subsides and high levels of immigration add to labor supply, the shifting demand-supply dynamics in the labor market will exert upward pressure on the unemployment rate over 2023. n promotions, and educational opportunities. I believe every WCMA member and tech partner has something to contribute to the WCMA mission. Why not invite more wood component manufacturers and suppliers to our conversation? Below are several of the key benefits of being a member with the WCMA: •Networking/Information Exchange – One of the main reasons that members join and stay with the WCMA is because of the access that it provides to a wide range Please turn the page WCMA INSIGHTS Continued from page 20 a row. The event will be in Ohio this fall and offers numerous networking opportunities and gives attendees an excellent opportunity to learn how industry professionals stay updated in areas such as woodworking machinery, equipment, tooling, supplies, software, and overall business solutions. The event will be open to WCMA and WMMA member companies. Non-members are encouraged to attend to see what the WCMA is all about. We are sure that after participating in these excellent networking opportunities, you will be excited to join. Conference details and registration will be announced later this year, visit the WCMA website for more information. www.wcma.com WCMA Membership – If you are NOT a member, you are missing out! One of the topics discussed at a recent WCMA board meeting focused on membership growth. The board acknowledged that while it is important to retain our current members, it’s equally important to grow our membership. By welcoming new members and tech partners, we can expand current programs, develop new benefits, and add more variety to our networking, wood industry www.RealAmericanHardwood.org Preserving treasures. Collins Hardwood A family-owned business since 1855, ours is a heritage of responsibility to the land and to the people. Today, our 370,000 acres of FSC-Certified forests produce some of the finest lumber in the world—because like you, we care what we leave for future generations. Visit us at AWFS in Las Vegas. Booth #3232. Collins Pennsylvania Forest Forest Stewardship Council ® Look for our certified wood products Building heirlooms. The Joinery, Portland Oregon featuring Collins Cherry. The finest in responsibly sourced Hardwood, Softwood and Particleboard. CollinsWood.com | 814.366.1314 @collinswood_1855 facebook.com/CollinsCompanies MAY 2023 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE 77
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