Being part construction, part manufacturing, the shed building industry faces unique challenges when it comes to managing materials. Storing too much siding, or hosting too many options on-site, can cost you in storage space. But offering limited options, or keeping materials needed for only the next few orders, can limit[Read More…]
Past Issues
Amish Shed Builder Prepares for Move to a New Location
There is a sense of loss as Sheds Unlimited prepares to exit the family farm in Gap, Pennsylvania, to move their manufacturing facility about 15 miles north to Morgantown. For nearly 25 years, the Sheds Unlimited team has enjoyed working on the fourth-generation family farm situated in the heart of[Read More…]
Roseburg Forest Products to Build New Engineered Wood Plant
Oregon-based Roseburg Forest Products will expand its operations in the Southeastern United States with construction of a new engineered wood products plant in Chester, South Carolina, the company reports. “This is an exciting strategic growth opportunity in a business that has done well for us,” Roseburg President and CEO Grady[Read More…]
Shout Out!
I believe a good partnership is where the “sower and the reaper enjoy the harvest together” (John 4:34). I love this Bible verse and believe it’s perfect when describing the positive influence that should exist between a shed dealer and the builder, and between the builder and their suppliers. A[Read More…]
Roseburg Forest Products Announces Personnel Moves
August was busy in terms of personnel moves at Roseburg Forest Products. Two long-term employees retired, and the company made executive-level moves on the legal side of the company and in business development. Hess and Pittman Retire Karen Hess and Gary Pittman have retired from Roseburg, the company reports.[Read More…]
Your Next Trick: Turning Two Sheds into One
Multipurpose sheds are today’s hottest backyard trend, and this presents a major sales opportunity for builders and dealers. As it turns out, there may be no reason to wait until a customer moves to sell them on a new shed. Builders can help customers to think beyond the basic footprint[Read More…]
Knocking Out Quality Sheds in One Day
Ten years ago, John Fealy went in search of a shed. But after only finding low-quality, high-priced structures, he decided to put his knowledge of carpentry to use and build his own. That’s how Ready Shed in Bohemia, New York, got its start. Today, it’s a three-man operation that[Read More…]
Shed Builders in Houston Waiting for Harvey’s Waters to Recede
Hurricane Harvey has been called a 1-in-1,000-year meteorological event because of the flooding it caused in the Houston, Texas, area. Over a four-day period, some areas received up to 40 inches of rain. Sadly, at least 70 people have lost their lives as a result of the storm. Officials[Read More…]
Fast Economic Growth, Strong Outlook, Lower Duties
It’s a see-saw time when it comes to the lumber market. We have a growing economy. We’re still waiting for a decision on the U.S.-Canada lumber situation. And we have natural disasters, like Hurricane Harvey and the Western wildfires. All of these impact the lumber market, so let’s take a[Read More…]
Benchmarks
“ Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning,” Benjamin Franklin wrote. How can an industry evolve to complement market trends and gauge its level of success without data to measure? Industry analysis is a much-needed tool that can drive a company’s understanding[Read More…]
