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As we come to the end of another year it is always fun to look back and summarize some of the fun facts into lists…
Like all other businesses in the B2B arena, we know our customers have the choice to buy hardwood lumber from more than one supplier. The…
If you are familiar with Walnut you no doubt have heard of the Walnut Twig Beetle. The United States Department of Agriculture has records of…
At Baillie Lumber, we place great emphasis on the value of active customer engagement. Our customers—like customers everywhere—have many options and suppliers to choose from,…
The other day a customer of ours who is relatively new to the industry asked “what is wormy soft maple anyways?” For those us who…
We find that one of the tropical species growing fastest in popularity is Sapele. Sapele is sourced from West Africa, primarily Cameroon and Congo, and…
As in any business, maintaining a base of loyal customers is key for companies in the hardwood lumber industry. It is probably one of the…
It has been estimated that nearly 69% of the hardwood forests in the United States are owned by private land owners. Couple this with the…
Inventory management may be among the least exciting elements in business operations, but for any company selling hardwood lumber it’s among the most important.
When we started distributing Red Grandis we were regularly asked, "what is the difference between Red Grandis and Lyptus?" Generally, we answered by saying a…
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Cherry hardwood lumber is one of the finest North American species in the industry. Generations of woodworkers and craftsmen have chosen Cherry as their species…
White Oak, "Quercus Alba", is one of the most commonly used North American hardwood lumber species today. It can be found in cabinets, flooring, furniture,…
Walnut is one of the most popular North American hardwood lumber species. Architects and designers frequently specify walnut because of its natural beauty and excellent…
It’s probably safe to say the hardwood lumber industry is conservative by nature. Many lumber mills are family-owned and leadership is passed down generation to…
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