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Arizona Construction Career Days November 7th and 8th

The U.S. Department of Labor estimates nearly 60% of U.S. jobs will be related to construction in the next decade, yet there is a shortage of qualified workers. “These events are important because when schools cut vocational programs, it began changing society’s...

Blueprints for Lumber Market Pricing

There is not a master architect that designs the lumber market. All of the elements of the design exist, yet no one creates a single drawing. It is left to Lumber Traders to create the interpretation, much like an art. This months elements of design: 2 OSB Mills have...

October 22, 2019: Lumber Market Update

Source: Random Lengths, used here with permission granted by the publisher.

Facts About Manufacturing

Trio is proud to serve a multitude of manufacturers in the valley. We know what they do makes a difference in the world that we live in and that they contribute greatly to Arizona's favorable economic conditions. We thought it only appropriate to spread the news...

Manufacturing Day is coming October 4th!

Here's the Rallying Cry of Manufacturing Day Manufacturing Makes a Difference in our World and Economy and Manufacturing is a Great Industry to Work In Held annually on the first Friday in October, Manufacturing Day helps show the reality of modern manufacturing...

Rock, Paper, Scissors in the Lumber Market Today

In some areas of the lumber market, there seems to be a standoff between the mills and buyers that only a good game of rock, paper, scissors will end. Buyers aren't interested with paying more and the Mills aren't interested in selling for less as they have weeks of...

The Lumber Market Today: September 26, 2019

The Lumber Market Summary Report August 28, 2019

The lumber market has been about as eventful and exciting as driving on a long flat road through the Arizona desert. The mountains are on the horizon, but it seems like you'll never reach them. Much like a road trip, the scenery will eventually change, as will the...