Category: Weekly Softwood Lumber Blog

  • Softwood Lumber Demand Remains High as Supply Chain and Sawmill Production Changes are Ongoing

    There were more questions than answers last week as US and Canadian softwood lumber demand remained high but stocking wholesalers and resellers struggled with issues around the need to quarantine and keep social distance for their staff. Sawmills and lumber producers were often occupied with customers who were trying to cancel, or even get refunds…

  • Madison’s Extends Data Coverage …. New Prices Added

    Since autumn 2019 Madison’s embarked on the exciting task of adding a wide range of new North American softwood lumber and panel price coverage to our regular list of commodities. By January 2020 we were satisfied with the credibility and accuracy of the new price gathering. Shortly, within a few weeks, these new prices will be available along…

  • Madison’s Extends Data Coverage …. New Prices Added

    Since autumn 2019 Madison’s embarked on the exciting task of adding a wide range of new North American softwood lumber and panel price coverage to our regular list of commodities. By January 2020 we were satisfied with the credibility and accuracy of the new price gathering. Shortly, within a few weeks, these new prices will be available along…

  • Madison’s Resumes Website and Social Media

    Explanation for lack of website updates for the past month: On February 16, 2020 Madison’s suffered a “severe seizure” (Doctors’ and neurologist’s description) and — despite being taken to Emergency immediately — could have easily died. Placed in a coma for 7 days, followed by 7 days in hospital and undergoing every single test possible.…

  • Madison’s Western S-P-F Lumber Prices Dec 19: sneak preview

    The full Madison’s Lumber Reporter North America softwood lumber price list will be updated as usual first thing Friday morning Eastern time, however here is a SNEAK PEAK at tomorrow’s benchmark WSPF prices: After staying flat for the past three weeks, The wholesaler price of benchmark softwood lumber item Western Spruce-Pine-Fir KD 2×4 #2&Btr for…