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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…
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…
Wednesday, 22 June 2016 13:33
Why the Hardwood Industry is Great
I had the opportunity last week to spend a few days working with two of our newer employees. Both of these individuals are new to…
Wednesday, 15 June 2016 17:22
Do We Need a New Type of Leader for the Millennial Generation?
At Baillie Lumber, we’re starting to feel the evolution of generational change in our workforce. Like other businesses in the hardwood lumber industry, we face…
Tuesday, 31 May 2016 18:50
What is the Price You Pay for Hardwood Lumber
Do you think hardwood lumber is a commodity? We don’t, but many in the industry would say it is.
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Wednesday, 25 May 2016 13:30
Staying Compliant Importing Hardwood Lumber
Ever since 2008, the importation of hardwood lumber into the United States has been subject to the regulations of the Lacey Act. The Lacey Act…
Wednesday, 18 May 2016 20:35
How Can You Satisfy Customers (Besides Offering a Price Break)?
In the hardwood lumber industry, just like many others, there’s not always an opportunity to offer a significant price break on products - one way…
Friday, 13 May 2016 20:39
5 Ways to Support Custom Solutions for Your Customers
We do our best to be a customer-focused company. Our goal is to always provide personalized service, even while leveraging advances in technology to better…
Thursday, 05 May 2016 18:36
Hardwood Lumber for Wide Plank Flooring
Wide plank flooring has been popular for many years. As a matter of fact, wide plank flooring is how homes were built years and years…
