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July 19th, 2024
No significant changes in markets this week.
Arauco (Flakeboard), St. Stephen
Arauco is looking for an increased delivery allocation from the SNB Board area. Flakeboard takes random length (minimum 12ft) hardwood with no poplar.
Producers are encouraged to reach out to the SNB office if they have wood roadside to move. Please contact the SNB office for the most current “all in” price. The fuel surcharge bonus for Arauco is updated monthly. The current price took effect July 1st and is good for the month.
SNB Board – JDI Contract
We are currently 6 weeks in on the 8th contract between JDI and the SNB Marketing Board, with 7 weeks remaining. The contract takes place until August 31st, 2024. Deliveries have been consistent so far, keeping everything on pace to fulfilling the contracted volume of 21,000gmt. Saw material is currently at 49% delivered (and counting) and pulp is 55% (and counting). If owners or producers would like to participate, please provide an estimate of production immediately. Contact Devin Weaver at (506) 261-5994 or the SNB office at (506) 433-9877 with your estimate.
NOTE: When shipping under the Board’s contract, put SNBFPMB and the producer’s name in brackets in the producer spot on the transportation certificate. * This replaces the contract number. *
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Arbec, Miramichi
Limited deliveries are available to Arbec, please contact the office ahead of time before shipping. The Board contract number is SNB-24.
Penobsquis Wood Yard, Penobsquis
The Penobsquis wood yard has curtailed all deliveries of 8-foot poplar effective July 5th, 2024. Deliveries are expected to resume in fall.
Woodland Pulp, Maine
A price reduction from Woodland Pulp of $1.00/ton took effect June 1st for hardwood pulp. The new price is $55.49/gmt delivered to the Penobsquis yard, and $73.12/gmt delivered to Woodland in Maine.
AV Nackawic, Nackawic
The current price at AV for random maple is $64.17/gmt, $62.17/gmt for poplar, and $54.17/gmt for birch. AV has also notified the Board that there will be a price reduction on all gatewood of 1.00$/gmt from the prices above effective August 14th, 2024.
Devon Lumber, Fredericton
Reminder: Devon Lumber has temporarily curtailed purchase of spruce/fir pulpwood effective May 24th, 2024. The curtailment is in light of managing old yard inventories.
Little’s Lumber (Marwood), Harvey
Little’s Lumber is expecting to resume purchasing red pine on September 1st, 2024.
SNB Forest Products Marketing Board Office
Reminder for producers and landowners that wood payment cheques are handed out on Thursdays, following the week the wood is shipped. If you have questions, please call the SNB office.
US Markets and Currency Rates
Currency conversion rates for US markets will remain at 1.36% for the week of July 22nd, 2024.
Small Mill Markets
Ernest McCrea, Prince Edward Island is looking for red oak. Call (902) 806-0270 for more information.
Johnson’s Lumber Supplies, Browns Flat is purchasing spruce, fir & cedar logs. Contact Gary Johnson at (506) 468-2457.
Luke Coleman, Ravine Road is seeking cedar. Luke also does custom sawing. Home (506) 832-3752 or cell (506) 606-9721.
For more information on pricing and specifications, please visit our Market page here. Or contact the office at (506) 433-9877 or 433-9866.
SNB Forest Products Marketing Board
PO Box 4969 Sussex, New Brunswick E4E 5L1
Tel: (506) 433-9866 Toll Free: 1-833-500-9866
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