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U.S. Lowers Canadian Softwood Lumber Duties

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Following its annual review, the U.S. Department of Commerce lowered antidumping and countervailing duties on Canadian softwood lumber imports from about 35.16% to 24.75%, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Last year, the agency began its seventh …

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75 Years Down, Many to Go for Tart Lumber Company

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Tart Lumber Company, a family-owned and operated lumberyard, has been serving Northern Virginia for 75 years.  Tart Lumber Company was founded by Lynwood D. Tart in 1951. The business began when Tart traveled from North Carolina to Arlington, Virginia, with …

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Sawmill Production Flat Over Last 2 Years

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In an analysis of the Federal Reserve G.17 Industrial Product report, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) found that sawmill production has remained essentially flat over the past two years, according to the report. According to NAHB, the sawmill …

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Lumber King President Announces Retirement

Lumber King, which has five locations throughout Kentucky and Tennessee, announced the retirement of its president, John Kayae, who is stepping down after 13 years at the helm. Since taking on his role in 2012, Kayae led Lumber King through …

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Do it Best Enhances Online Lumber Sales Capabilities

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Do it Best has announced expanded capabilities for selling lumber online, offering customers a more streamlined and efficient shopping experience.  “Our data showed that lumber was among the top searches on our site, indicating a clear market demand,” says Brianna …

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R.P. Lumber Expands in Missouri

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R.P. Lumber announced it is acquiring Thorne Lumber Company, an independently-owned hardware and building materials retailer with three locations in northwestern Missouri. With this acquisition, R.P. Lumber will have 87 locations, including 20 in Missouri. “Strategically, this is the right …

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