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…]
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Georgia-Pacific Completes Talladega Facility
Georgia‐Pacific celebrated the official start of production at its newest lumber facility in Talladega, Alabama, in January. The $100‐million, 300,000‐square‐foot, technologically advanced plant took nine months to complete. The plant currently employs more than 130 full-time employees and will generate an estimated $5 million in annual payroll. To celebrate the[Read More…]
Great Country Timber Frames Hosts 4th Annual Open House
Great Country Timber Frames in Ellington, Connecticut, hosted its fourth annual open house January 19. The event drew nearly 400 people from Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, New York, Wisconsin, Texas, and Florida. Great Country Timber Frames is The Barn Yard’s sister company and specializes in timber frame homes and commercial projects. All[Read More…]
Barns, Motels, Crickets, and Lightning
Over the last few years, Better Barns has undergone several changes in strategy. As a small shed manufacturer, sometimes the market demands we find creative solutions and stretch ourselves from our comfort zone. This has been especially true during the last couple years. We have begun constructing large shop buildings[Read More…]
Roseburg Makes Leadership Moves
Roseburg Forest Products reports that Jake Elston will join the company as senior vice president of operations on February 18, 2019. In addition, Mike Reardon was named director of industrial products manufacturing, effective January 1. Elston will be responsible for all Roseburg manufacturing operations, including both industrial and structural products.[Read More…]
In Remembrance … ‘Coach Thom’ Finn
It is with heavy hearts that we at Shed Builder Magazine learned that Thom Finn (aka Coach Thom) passed away unexpectedly last weekend. Coach Thom was well known in the shed industry, coaching many businesses to greater success. He was known for his strict accountability, but he also had one heck[Read More…]
North Country Storage Barns Moves to Bigger Store
Earlier this month, North Country Storage Barns moved from its Marcy, New York, location to a new store in Yorkville, the company reports. North Country Storage Barns says the Marcy location began when the company merged with Solid Bilt sheds about three years ago. The merger took place to widen the[Read More…]
Get Your ASK in Gear!
“You get in life what you have the courage to ask for.” — Oprah Winfrey I remember it like it was yesterday, but it happened around 22 years ago. I was very new to the shed sales industry and was just trying to make my way. A prospect came to[Read More…]
Univest Financial Awards $5,000 To Quakertown Community Outreach
Univest FinancialSM recently announced Quakertown Community Outreach as the winner of its seventh annual Caring for Community Giveaway, a contest that awards $5,000 to a local, nonprofit organization. Quakertown Community Outreach’s mission is to provide a network of resources, services and support to the homeless and at-risk in the Quakertown community. The group[Read More…]
Forecasting Demand
Wise shed builders are working less in their businesses and more on their businesses. This time of year, that means some deep thought focused on what they should produce for next year. When asked for advice, I answer a question with a question, which can be maddening. It’s one of[Read More…]
