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Friday, 30 September 2016 13:49
Not all red oak is the same
If you have been around the hardwood lumber industry for any amount of time you have probably already learned that not all red oak is…
Monday, 26 September 2016 13:29
Could Red Grandis Be an Option for You?
Over the past few years, the hardwood lumber species of Red Grandis has gained in popularity from manufacturers for many hardwood applications.
Wednesday, 21 September 2016 14:16
An Alternative to Paint Grade Maple
The trend in the cabinet industry for the last few years has been towards an increase in painted finishes. Where in the past the natural…
Tuesday, 20 September 2016 16:26
Four Ways to Drive Innovative Thinking in Your Business
There is almost no argument among successful business leaders that creative thinking is important. From our perspective at Baillie Lumber, we’re strong believers in our…
Wednesday, 14 September 2016 16:10
Hardwoods: Grade Lumber vs. Industrial Lumber
One of the things we can say about the hardwood lumber industry is we know how to get the most out of a log! Even…
Tuesday, 13 September 2016 14:13
How Do You Attract and Retain Talent for the Future?
One of the issues we give a lot of thought to is continuously evolving our corporate culture to meet the needs and demands of younger…
Wednesday, 07 September 2016 15:50
Spanish Cedar: Don't let the name fool you!
This species is known as Spanish Cedar, it's botanical name is Cedrella Odorata, but don't let its name fool you. Spanish Cedar is not from…
Thursday, 01 September 2016 13:02
SOLAS, VGM and the Hardwood Lumber Industry
It has been two months. On July 1st, 2016, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) began enforcing the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) act. The…
Thursday, 25 August 2016 16:44
Appalachian White Oak Continues to be in Demand
Appalachian white oak has been sought by manufacturers and craftsmen for centuries, and it still is today. White oak harvested in that region ranging from…
Wednesday, 24 August 2016 12:47
Are You Moving Fast Enough for Business Today?
Is the pace of your business operations moving fast enough for today’s market? Speed makes a difference these days. Thanks to vast online resources, for…
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Wednesday, 10 August 2016 15:07
What Can You Do to Increase Customer Loyalty
Like most other companies, while we are always looking to grow our customer base. We advertise, invest in new lead generation programs and support the…
Monday, 25 July 2016 20:44
When is the best time to purchase hardwood lumber?
If you are responsible for managing hardwood inventories for your manufacturing facility, you probably understand the importance of holding, managing and replenishing materials so you…
Wednesday, 06 July 2016 15:44
Using Exotic Hardwoods for Solid Hardwood Flooring
Tropical hardwood species have been used to made solid hardwood flooring for decades. Many times, their colorful unique grain patterns and figure give a room…
Wednesday, 29 June 2016 13:08
How Strong Listening Skills Leads to Better Customer Relationships
If your team has encountered obstacles lately in terms of building relationships with prospects, it might be worth investigating the level of their active listening…
