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Friday, 12 May 2017 18:08
5 reasons to consider SLR2E Hardwood Lumber
Most companies that use hardwood lumber to manufacture their products order bundles with standard random widths and lengths. Some work with their hardwood lumber suppliers…
Wednesday, 03 May 2017 14:45
Is Rustic Grade Hickory Making a Comeback?
In recent years, rustic grade hardwood lumber has consistently been a popular request. We regularly receive inquiries for rustic white oak, cherry and even walnut.…
Tuesday, 02 May 2017 15:13
Are Your Employees Brand Ambassadors?
When it comes to cultivating advocates for your brand, who’s better placed to assume this important role than your dedicated workforce? Your employees often work…
Friday, 21 April 2017 20:55
How to Promote Teamwork and Boost Productivity
Finding the right employees for an organization is a big challenge these days. The talent pool of quality candidates is limited, and it's impossible to…
Friday, 21 April 2017 17:55
Where your Tropical Lumber is Dried is Important
When it comes to using tropical hardwood lumber in products, manufacturers in the United States are quite demanding in regards to moisture content levels. Most…
Wednesday, 12 April 2017 21:16
Does American Beech Receive Enough Consideration?
American beech, (Fagus grandifolia), is one of the less frequently requested North American hardwood lumber species, but should it be?
Friday, 07 April 2017 15:55
Could Adding the 4As to Your Marketing Mix Make a Difference?
Most people are familiar with the 4Ps of a marketing mix, (product, price, place, promotion). But how many people are familiar with the concept of…
Tuesday, 04 April 2017 20:21
Is American Black Walnut Growing in Demand?
Walnut, (Juglans nigra ) is considered one of the most valuable hardwoods that grow in the North American region. For generations people have chosen walnut…
Monday, 20 March 2017 14:33
Is Your Product Line Ready for a Change?
When was the last time you added something to your product offerings? Like any other business, companies in the B2B arena can’t afford to rest…
Thursday, 16 March 2017 17:49
Should you order hardwood rips or hardwood lumber strips?
Although the majority of hardwood lumber is sold in random width and length bundles, many manufacturers prefer to request special width sorts or exact ripped-to-width…
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Monday, 06 March 2017 14:28
Uses for Thick Stock Tropical Lumber
Most uses for imported tropical lumber in the United States are for 4/4" through 8/4" lumber. Whether it be 4/4” thicknesses for flooring, 5/4” for…
Thursday, 02 March 2017 21:51
5 Tips to Consider When Choosing a Cherry Hardwood Lumber Supplier
For generations, woodworkers and craftsmen have chosen Cherry as their lumber of choice for quality manufacturing. Cherry, (Prunus serotina), is frequently used in everything from…
Wednesday, 22 February 2017 19:43
5 Tips to Manage Your Time and Avoid Burnout
Have you ever had someone contend that there are somehow more than 24 hours in a day? We all know that’s not true, but too…
Tuesday, 21 February 2017 18:12
Encourage Cross-Departmental Communications
In organizations people and departments could have a tendency to isolate themselves from one another. It is probably not intentional, but it does happen when…
