Justin Binning and Ken Timmins with American International Forest Products (AIFP) provide a snapshot of the current lumber market. Both guests agree the market remains steady, with supply largely outstripping demand. Demand appears to be largely influenced by local factors, which is creating micro issues with some grades and species, but there are deals to be had if a buyer is flexible. Justin has been with AIFP since 2010 with a focus in Southern Yellow Pine and Ken has been with AIFP since 2017, specializing in Fir species. Both specialize in high grade lumber for the component manufacturing ..read more

Justin Binning and Ken Timmins with American International Forest Products (AIFP) provide a snapshot of the current lumber market. Mills are still running at cost, but markets in the West are trending up as buyer activity increases. Fiber substitution is strong at the moment as buyers are looking for value wherever they can find it. Conversely in the South, the SYP market has hit a wall. Both guests agree the Spring build is starting to gain steam, but with the current just-in-time inventory purchasing, demand seems to be working well right now in relation to supply. Justin has been with AIFP ..read more

Justin Binning and Ken Timmins with American International Forest Products (AIFP) provide a snapshot of the current lumber market. Buyers continue to keep inventory low and focusing on just-in-time purchasing, creating a static pricing structure with very little movement while production remains steady. Weather and economic uncertainty may be holding back projects in certain areas, clarity on either of those issues may cause a surge in the market. Justin has been with AIFP since 2010 with a focus in Southern Yellow Pine and Ken has been with AIFP since 2017, specializing in Fir species. Both s ..read more

Jeff Hoggard and Ben Rist with American International Forest Products (AIFP) provide a snapshot of the current lumber market.  Weather has contributed to a delay in many projects, which has pushed both the spring buy season as well as allowing logging in some regions of the country. While the market is slow this far into the year compared to recent years, once weather stabilizes, it’s anticipated the market will become more robust very quickly. Jeff has been with AIFP since 2012 with a focus on U.S. Fir species and MSR, and Ben recently joined AIFP and specializes in low grade lumber out ..read more

Justin Binning and Ken Timmins with American International Forest Products (AIFP) discuss the lumber market with guest Larry Dix II, owner of Apex Truss. This special edition is taken from the live recording of the Lumber Connection podcast at BCMC in Columbus, Ohio, on September 14. Larry, Ken and Justin share information and strategies for lumber sourcing, managing inventory and recalibrating costs to adapt to the market ..read more