“According to the Hardwood Weekly Review, “strong demand continued for Ash, Cherry, Walnut and White Oak logs and lumber, and Ash’s increasing scarcity pushed KD lumber prices higher in Appalachia and the North” (May 18, 2018, Vol. 33, Issue 35, page 12). Log yard inventories have been low and green lumber supply has been behind more so […]
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“Hardwood manufacturers are looking at positive growth continuing in 2018, but they need to expect rising prices for both hardwood lumber and panel products. According to a report from Forecon Inc., “Lumber prices for our major (by value) species have all shown heavy demand, and most have seen a consistent upward trend in price throughout […]
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When working with hardwood lumber, the right supplier can make a big impact on your business. This article from Woodworking Network breaks down how the right equipment and capabilities can help lower costs, reduce waste and maximize efficiencies. And as a result, reduce production bottlenecks while getting more value from your team. These core benefits are […]
Read moreWith the cost of window and door components on the rise, how are you cutting costs? In a recent article published by Door and Window Market Magazine “nearly every major material used in the production of doors and windows rose in price in March 2018 according to the Producer Price Index (PPI).” The PPI reports, prices for […]
Read moreMaking More with Less Maximizing Capabilities by Minimizing Waste By Contact Industries At Contact Industries, we’re proud to serve our customers as a leading provider of door frame, trim, mouldings, and stile & rail door components, window, cabinetry, commercial interiors, and architectural millwork sectors. If you’ve partnered with us before, you know that Contact delivers […]
Read moreProducer Price Index (PPI) data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics earlier this year points to an increase in prices for materials used in residential door and window manufacturing. Door and Window Market Magazine reports that based on its analysis of the BLS data, the March monthly PPI showed varying cost and pricing increases […]
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In an industry where increasing restrictions and regulations seem to cast a larger shadow over aesthetic and cost possibilities within projects, fire-rated door frames are no exception, and perhaps even the poster child for this challenge. If not careful, meeting client needs while adhering to various performance requirements can become a daunting task at best, […]
Read moreContact Industries has welcomed Kevin Daugherty as a sales manager focused on OEM and industrial accounts. He joined the Portland-based engineered wood products company on Nov. 30, 2015. Daugherty is originally from Roseburg, Ore., and graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in business administration. He’s spent more than 15 years in the […]
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