Hardwood flooring Industry causes issues for Pallet manufacturers.
A lot of people have different opinions on how the increase of demand of lumber for Hardwood flooring will affect the Pallet industry.
The pallet industry is pretty tough for a lot of reasons. When I first came into this type of business about 7 years ago, the last thing I ever had to worry about what having to pick up the phone and go through a series of lumber suppliers in order to find one that could get me what I needed when I needed it and at a price that afforded me a competitive edge.
In the past a primary supplier was all I really needed, maybe a secondary occasionally. Now I have about 5 or 6 sources that I have to go through. Off Course since I am forced to go out of my local area the price is more due to the hauling expense.
Pallets are the last thing a company wants to see have a price increase. They are in most cases the price for doing business. Just like any commodity when the demand goes up...so does the price. The railroad started honing in on pallet stock a couple of years ago and now the hardwood flooring is utilizing it as well. Obviously the sawmills are going to prefer selling to these types of industries and the price they can get justifies that.
What does that mean? The pallet industry is left with the "not so nice" wood unlike most of us are accustomed to, and we pay more and spend more time trying to bargain shop and find a steady supply. This Pallet Enterprise article has some good charts that show the growth of the hardwood flooring industry and a lot of other good information.
I have recently hooked up with a gentleman at Wappoo Woods that helps me find the odd stuff that no one else really wants, but fits nicely with what I need. I have been thinking out side of the box for some time now anyhow, and he is really good at that so, it's a nice fit.
Kudos to Joey!
The pallet industry is pretty tough for a lot of reasons. When I first came into this type of business about 7 years ago, the last thing I ever had to worry about what having to pick up the phone and go through a series of lumber suppliers in order to find one that could get me what I needed when I needed it and at a price that afforded me a competitive edge.
In the past a primary supplier was all I really needed, maybe a secondary occasionally. Now I have about 5 or 6 sources that I have to go through. Off Course since I am forced to go out of my local area the price is more due to the hauling expense.
Pallets are the last thing a company wants to see have a price increase. They are in most cases the price for doing business. Just like any commodity when the demand goes up...so does the price. The railroad started honing in on pallet stock a couple of years ago and now the hardwood flooring is utilizing it as well. Obviously the sawmills are going to prefer selling to these types of industries and the price they can get justifies that.
What does that mean? The pallet industry is left with the "not so nice" wood unlike most of us are accustomed to, and we pay more and spend more time trying to bargain shop and find a steady supply. This Pallet Enterprise article has some good charts that show the growth of the hardwood flooring industry and a lot of other good information.
I have recently hooked up with a gentleman at Wappoo Woods that helps me find the odd stuff that no one else really wants, but fits nicely with what I need. I have been thinking out side of the box for some time now anyhow, and he is really good at that so, it's a nice fit.
Kudos to Joey!
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Did you know that Bamboo can grow up to 6 ft in one day?
I didn’t until I met Chris at Flooringood. He had been in the flooring business for over 15 years and he introduced me to the concept of Bamboo floors as an alternative to hardwood flooring.
What we didn’t know about Bamboo flooring was that:
It’s actually 8 times harder than “hardwood” and there's no special upkeep
Bamboo flooring comes in vertical and horizontal styles, depending on the manufacturing process, and can be left a natural color or be stained.
Bamboo also has less expansion and contraction than some solid woods.
Bamboo plants are considered a grass and can be harvested every six to seven years without harming the plantIt’s a very sustainable product because it requires fewer resources than hardwood flooring to produce.
If you’re in the market for a hardwood floor, then head over to see Chris at www.FloorinGood.com and check out the Bamboo flooring alternative first. You’ll be surprised at the quality of the finish and you’ll be able to rest easy knowing that you’ve done your bit for the future.
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