Lumber Connection

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This SBCA podcast focuses on the latest trends in North American lumber markets. The component manufacturing industry annually consumes hundreds of millions of board feet of softwood lumber and our guests will provide timely commentary on the many factors impacting the availability and cost of the lumber used in structural components.

  1. 06/12/2025

    June 13, 2025: Steady As She Goes, Now's the Time to Stay Focused

    June 13, 2025: Steady As She Goes, Now's the Time to Stay Focused by SBCA

    18 min

  2. 05/27/2025

    May 27, 2025: Special Guest, Stinson Dean, Talks Lumber Futures

    In this special episode, Stinson Dean with Revol Building Solutions, explains the lumber futures market and provides insight on how component manufacturers can use the futures market to their advantage. Stinson is a seasoned lumber trader and new owner of Revol Building Solutions.

    17 min

  3. 05/02/2025

    May 2, 2025: And the Beat Goes On

    Justin Binning and Ken Timmins with American International Forest Products (AIFP) provide a snapshot of the current lumber market. Both experts agree that the tariff turbulence is dying down and share their thoughts on building a meaningful relationship with your suppliers, lumber or otherwise. Justin has been with AIFP since 2010 with a focus in Southern Yellow Pine and Ken has been with AIFP since 2017, specializing in Fir species. Both specialize in high grade lumber for the component manufacturing industry.

    14 min

  4. 04/21/2025

    April 21, 2025: Tariff Discussions Toss Market into Turbulence

    Justin Binning and Ken Timmins with American International Forest Products (AIFP) provide a snapshot of the current lumber market. Justin and Ken address on-going market confusion as the primary reaction to President Trump's Liberation Day tariff plans and rapid pause. Justin has been with AIFP since 2010 with a focus in Southern Yellow Pine and Ken has been with AIFP since 2017, specializing in Fir species. Both specialize in high grade lumber for the component manufacturing industry.

    14 min

  5. 04/03/2025

    April 4, 2025: Experts Talk Tariffs and Transportation

    Justin Binning and Ken Timmins with American International Forest Products (AIFP) provide a snapshot of the current lumber market. Both experts weigh in on the effect this week's tariff announcement had and will have on the market, but uncertainty continues to be the word this year. Tune in for details on tariffs, transportation, and current buying trends. Justin has been with AIFP since 2010 with a focus in Southern Yellow Pine and Ken has been with AIFP since 2017, specializing in Fir species. Both specialize in high grade lumber for the component manufacturing industry.

    27 min

  6. 03/07/2025

    March 7, 2025: Indigestion Makes for an "Interesting" Market

    Justin Binning and Ken Timmins with American International Forest Products (AIFP) provide a snapshot of the current lumber market. Justin and Ken address the ongoing elephant in the room: tariffs. Confusion and uncertainty rule the roost as the current Administration sorts out the direction they'll go regarding tariffs on softwood lumber. In the meantime, listen in for their thoughts on how to handle the next couple of weeks. Justin has been with AIFP since 2010 with a focus in Southern Yellow Pine and Ken has been with AIFP since 2017, specializing in Fir species. Both specialize in high grade lumber for the component manufacturing industry.

    18 min

  7. 02/21/2025

    February 21, 2025: Current Mood: Cautiously Optimistic

    Justin Binning and Ken Timmins with American International Forest Products (AIFP) provide a snapshot of the current lumber market. Justin examines the current choppy market while Ken focuses on strengthening demand. Both experts agree on the need for flexibility as the deadline for revisiting tariffs looms in the distance. Justin has been with AIFP since 2010 with a focus in Southern Yellow Pine and Ken has been with AIFP since 2017, specializing in Fir species. Both specialize in high grade lumber for the component manufacturing industry.

    14 min

  8. 02/07/2025

    February 7, 2025: Tariff Uncertainty Drives Market

    Justin Binning and Ken Timmins with American International Forest Products (AIFP) provide a snapshot of the current lumber market. Tune in to hear Justin and Ken give their take on the February lumber market as the dust settles around the temporary pause on new tariffs. Justin has been with AIFP since 2010 with a focus in Southern Yellow Pine and Ken has been with AIFP since 2017, specializing in Fir species. Both specialize in high grade lumber for the component manufacturing industry.

    17 min
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This SBCA podcast focuses on the latest trends in North American lumber markets. The component manufacturing industry annually consumes hundreds of millions of board feet of softwood lumber and our guests will provide timely commentary on the many factors impacting the availability and cost of the lumber used in structural components.

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  • Creator
    SBCA
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    111
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Lumber Connection