The Big Shed Show is coming up on October 3, and this is an opportunity not to be missed. But who needs to attend and how can you maximize your time at the show? WHO SHOULD ATTEND First, let’s look at who needs to attend: Shed Business Owners—You may think[Read More…]
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August/September 2019
Countdown to The Big Shed Show
It’s less than two months to the shed-building industry’s premier trade show—The Big Shed Show. This year, the show heads to the Cincinnati area and the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, Kentucky, October 3. The one-day event, co-hosted by Capital Forest Products in Annapolis, Maryland, and Union Grove Lumber in[Read More…]
‘Relationships are the Key to Success’
The National Barn and Storage Rental Association (NBSRA) is gearing up for its 10th Annual Conference. This year’s event will be held in Fort Worth, Texas, at the Worthington Renaissance Hotel just steps away from beautiful Sundance Square in downtown on October 15-16. This year’s theme is “Relationships are the[Read More…]
Staying Ahead of the Market in 2019
A look back at lumber prices in June reminded all participants of the volatility seen last year. In spite of recent gains, prices ended the month way below last year’s levels. The current volatility was driven by production curtailments and the convergence of better weather and seasonal demand. The supply[Read More…]
Continuing Growth for Software Development Company
Shed Suite, based in Sarasota, Florida, announced that it has added two more developers bringing its total number to five, according to CEO Jason Graber. These new additions come on the heels of bringing on Wayne Ebersole, CFO and account manager, who joined the shed business software firm last fall. [Read More…]
Ulrich Barn Builders Expands into California Market
Ulrich Barn Builders, a shed manufacturer, reports it has expanded into the California market. This is the first step in Ulrich’s nationwide expansion. Manufacturing and distribution for California will take place in Arvin, California. Ulrich says its recent office relocation to Fort Worth, Texas, serves to accommodate the expansion in[Read More…]
Innovative Structures Rebrands to Colorado Shed Company
Innovative Structures, a 15-year-old portable structures manufacturer in Penrose, Colorado, has rebranded itself to the Colorado Shed Company (CSC). The rebrand includes a new business name, logo, and website domain. The company says the new name communicates the CSC commitment to providing storage solutions for customers both in the local[Read More…]
GP’s Diboll Lumber Mill Picks Up Pace with New Crane
A brand-new, multi-million-dollar Kone crane is fully operational at Georgia‐Pacific’s lumber mill in Diboll, Texas, after six months of construction. At 80 feet wide, 927 feet long, and 87 feet in total height, the new crane is living up to its expectations and making the process of unloading log trucks[Read More…]
Shed Builder Becomes Provider for Lowe’s in Mississippi
United Portable Buildings (UPB), headquartered in Temple, Texas, reports it is now the shed company for Lowe’s in Mississippi. The company says it is excited to join forces with Lowe’s and share their passion for service and quality, dedicated to delivering the right home improvement products with the best service[Read More…]
Staying Ahead of the Market in 2019
The lumber market’s historic volatility in 2018 seems to have found some stability at year end. Prices adjusted only slightly throughout the period. Strong fundamentals supported business activity but were tempered by adequate supply of product and transportation. In this column, I’ll look at what’s been affecting the market and will[Read More…]
