Terms of the Trade:  Wane Defined 

Wane is one of the most easily identifiable aspects in the lumber grading process. Almost all wood can have wane.  It is the bark or lack of wood on the edge or corner of a piece of lumber. It may not affect the integrity of the piece but it can affect the appearance. 

 

For many, lumber grading is seen not as science but rather an art.  

 

It takes a keen eye and vast knowledge of different tree species to really notice the nuances of a fine cut of wood.  Grading is not only about determining how to cut a piece to get the most usable amount, but rather to see how it can be used to its greatest potential for any project.

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Have You Considered Exporting to Grow Your Bottom Line? 

 


Trio has been exporting lumber for several years.   In fact, just recently we have been asked to serve as local Exporting experts for an event created for Mesa and Gilbert business owners by the Arizona Commerce Association (ACA).    Exporting offers many benefits for our local and state economy. We are excited to help other local businesses grow.

 

If you have ever considered growth opportunities in global markets, but do not know where to start, call us. 

 

We would love to turn you on to some of the resources we have used to establish a current Export Initiative here at Trio.   We can do more than just sell you lumber here!

 

Committed to Your Success - The Trio Team

 
A Year of Rebalancing Leaves Buyers on the Fence
A Metrostudy's Survey of the Phoenix Housing Market

Initial expectations for 2014 we reported "overly optimistic" according to Metrostudy's survey of the Phoenix housing market. We are expecting to see a market decrease of 5% for the year. The Northeast Valley appears to be the strongest in growth over the year with a 53.3% increase.

MLS Listings are also down compared to the market a year ago. Specific figures are provided in the full report.


Builders struggle with sales across the valley and we are expected to see an increase in the vacant inventory this quarter as well. It is recommended that Builders consider caution as they plan for 2015 as there are no indicators of any dramatic change in the Phoenix economy.

 

The only hope for dramatic change is "if interest rates start to rise" causing buyers to get off the fence and make a buying decision.

 

Interested in reading the full report?  READ IT HERE 

 

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Fire reaches another lumber mill!   Roseburg veneer plant mill that was damaged but not destroyed due to Weed fire.  There were thoughts in the industry that plywood prices would be affected but so far, prices have not fluctuated too much.

 Read more:
The Market Today (September 26, 2014)

A little uncertainty in the Spruce market has the mills negotiating a bit.  Everything else has been pretty flat.
The following graphs display a footprint of past market activity.
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Your Trio Sales Team
We like to call them your "lumber traders" because they work in both purchasing and selling to ensure you are connected with a fully empowered partner to meet every need. 

If you have questions...
Our team has the answers.
We miss Tony around here.   He is out for a few weeks on medical leave.  
We look forward to him returning and rip roar'in ready to go! 
Trio Forest Products Inc.
480.969.8288

Mailing Address:
PO Box 1465, Mesa AZ 85211

Physical Address:
959 South Center Street, Mesa, AZ 85210