Lumber and Dimensional Wood Products Manufacturers

Timber Operations
Sawmills and Plywood Mills
http://www.firstresearch.com
Profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent news and developments, industry trends, risks, and opportunities, and include a five-year industry forecast. Profiles are updated quarterly and include:


Western Wood Products Association
WWPA Business Information Services
http://www.wwpa.org/businfo.htm
WWPA produces weekly, monthly and annual reports which summarize Western lumber industry performance. The Barometer report shows lumber production, orders, shipments and inventories for the week, with year-to-date totals and comparisons to the previous year. The monthly Western Lumber Facts provides an overview of lumber industry indicators, from housing starts to U.S. Forest Service timber sales. The annual Statistics for Analysis gives a detailed look at Western lumber production for the year, from species to grade and sizes. Twice a year, WWPA releases its Economic Forecast which covers supply sources, including lumber imports, and market usage volumes. The Statistical Yearbook of the Western Lumber Industry summarizes industry performance for the most recent year, with statistics for individual Western states, lumber imports and exports, and consumption data.

Random Lengths
Information resources available from this organization include:

Yardstick
http://www.randomlengths.com  Select "Newsletters - Yardstick"
Monthly newsletter provides key statistics relating to the wood products industry.

Yearbook
http://www.randomlengths.com  Select "Books and Directories - Yearbook"
Forest product market prices and statistics publication provides eleven-year price histories, including monthly price averages for more than 250 key lumber and panel products and 5-year graphs for at-a-glance comparisons; production statistics on softwood lumber, plywood, and OSB; and market activity timelines highlighting important developments. Also includes an international section featuring price histories, and export volumes by species and destination.

Sawmills and Wood Production
http://www.ibisworld.com
Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry forecast, with special focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect an industry and its performance. Report sections include:


Hardwood Publishing
Hardwood Industry Annual Forecast
http://www.hardwoodreview.com/
Annual publication includes detailed forecasts of business conditions for sawmills and all major hardwood market sectors, including the kitchen cabinet industry, distribution yards, flooring, furniture, low-grade markets (railroad ties, pallets, and industrial and specialty products), moulding and millwork, wood components, and international markets. Contact publisher for more information.

IRS Audit Technique Guides
Hardwood Timber Industry
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=108149,00.html
Guide contents include an overview of the industry and its business practices with primary focus on accounting and tax issues. Available free online.

Industry Market Research Reports
http://www.marketresearch.com
In-depth business market research reports include information on market size and market segmentation; marketing strategy; product and market forecasts; business trends, risks, and opportunities; key participant profiles; market share data; and more. Summary abstract and detailed table of contents for each market research report is accessible free online.

Industry Market Analysis Reports
http://www.bizminer.com
Industry statistics include industry sales and sales trends, market size and market share by sales class, average company sales and sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, business start up activity and failure rates, and other business statistics on a national, state, and metropolitan area level. Sample market analysis reports can be viewed free online.

More Industry Research and Analysis
For more business research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's, Freedonia, Euromonitor, Dun & Bradstreet, and other sources—including key business statistics, market research and analysis, and business trends and forecasts for a wide range of industries, see Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook.


Industry Financial Ratios
http://www.bizminer.com
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios. Reports are available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample reports with detailed financial ratio analysis can be viewed free online.


Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association
Wage Scale Survey
http://www.slma.org/  Call association for more information.
This report covers independent lumber manufacturers and provides information about 107 job descriptions with production job titles, supervisory positions, maintenance support and non-production titles. Job positions are compiled by hourly or weekly wages or monthly salaried positions representing three geographic regions in the southeast.

ERI Economic Research Institute
Wood Products Salary Survey
http://salary-surveys.erieri.com/
Survey provides compensation data for executive, management, and hourly personnel on a national and state level by company size. Complete listing of job positions included in the survey and sample pages for selected positions are accessible free online.

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Woodworkers
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos237.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All information is free online.




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