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As noted earlier,
hardwood sawmill operators
are taking steps to survive
today's highly challenging
market conditions. However,
many are in financial distress
and are approaching a
decision point: whether to
continue operating at a loss
or to shut down, either
temporarily or permanently.
The last time the
hardwood sawmill industry
faced similar circumstances
– during the Great Recession – Eastern U.S. hardwood production
declined more than 40% in three years (2006 through 2009).
Unless the situation soon
changes for the better,
further contraction in
hardwood production is
almost certain.
Supplies of hardwood
pallet cants and lumber are
now meeting or exceeding
demand in much of the
Eastern U.S. However,
availability will likely
tighten back up soon.
Wooden pallet and
container manufacturers
should consider this probability in weighing purchasing decisions
in the months ahead.
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