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Arizona’s Economic Outlook Remains Strong

Arizona’s Economic Outlook Remains Strong

There is a good amount of local projects in the pipeline right now, especially in commercial warehouse buildings. Thanks to organizations like the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), Arizona continues to be a magnet state for new manufacturing and distribution. Just look at all the warehouse building happening around us!

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August Lumber Market Commentary

August Lumber Market Commentary

With all of the uncertainty in the economy, one would potentially predict extreme buyer caution and low demand to bring prices to rock bottom. Prices have adjusted but they are certainly not rock bottom and demand continues to be better than expected in both the residential and commercial sectors.

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What Makes Trio So Special

What Makes Trio So Special

Trio’s Commitment to ‘Building a Great Company with Great People and Great Results’! These ladies head up the Front Office and are the epitome of our Core Values of Do It, Do It Right and Do It Right Now! We know the total customer experience includes everything before and after the sale and these ladies ‘Get It Done’ Trio style.

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Lumber Traders Seek Solace: October 2022

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Lumber Traders Seek Solace for Anticipated Year End Results 

Mill Strikes, Doug Fir Production Slows and Anticipated Curtailments are Announced

Weyerhaeuser Workers Strike Winds Down

After six straight weeks of striking, Weyerhaeuser reached a successful resolution of a work stoppage in Oregon and Washington.  Read more here

Doug Fir Production Slows 

Buyers scramble for Doug Fir as supply becomes limited due to a combination of the Weyerhaeuser mills strike and Canadian mills choosing to run Spruce instead of Doug Fir. Low supply results in an upward shift in Doug Fir prices (if you can even acquire any). 

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