Benchmark prices for OSB have fallen 9.6 percent in the past year. What can we anticipate in 2015? The only thing we can be sure of is change. One of those changes is a merge between some major players in the OSB field.  

On December 8th, a press release announced a signed definitive agreement to merge and create a Global OSB leader. Norbord Inc. (NBD) agreed to acquire Ainsworth Lumber Co. (ANS) for about $665 million.  They will be one of the world's largest producers of oriented strand board (OSB) focused in North America, Europe and Asia.  The commitment is better customer service, products, processes.  What we really want to know is how it's going to affect the OSB numbers on our projects.

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http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-08/norbord-to-buy-ainsworth-to-add-board-mills.html

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Tis the Season to be Productive

It's tempting as we enter the Christmas season to relax and take note of your accomplishments for 2014.

Champions are busy right now. They are prospecting for new business because receptive prospects are in the holiday mood. They are enjoying holiday parties and social engagements with clients, but recognize these are still working meetings. They are setting goals and making plans for 2015. They are working circles around their competitors who are slowing down.

Enjoy this wonderful time of year, but put in your full work week. Champions play the fourth quarter with the same intensity as the first.   

Rick Davis, Building Leaders

www.buildingleaders.com