Hey there gang,
Do you know who, other than pallet manufacturers, uses lower grade lumber?
I’m trying to do some market research but can’t seem to find answers.
Thanks!
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The low grade lumber (economy, #3, #4, downfall, industrial, PMO) buyers I know of are concrete forming, shoring/underpinnings, dunnage, industrial manufacturing components, scaffolding/staging, oil rig scaffolding, shipping crates/ ~ammo boxes, chicken coop builders, some shed builders, some mobile home builders, mining companies, and some treaters… oh and don’t forget the Amish! The Amish are always buying!
I’ll pull in some guys and see what they think
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Am I missing anything?@Fred_Vrugteveen @Michael_Haas @David_Stallcop @william_giguere
Do you use lower grade lumber at industrial lumber sales? If so, what are some common uses for industrial lumber? @tim_hanson
As manufacturing experts, do you have any good uses for low grade lumber? @Shelley_Snider @Pascal_Chenier @David_Bagdy
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A lot of lower grade lumber can be remanufactured into higher grade lumber. For example, 2x6 #3 that is a #3 due to wane can be remanufactured into 2x4 studs. Many companies make a lot of money doing this type of remanufacturing. The majority of lower grade lumber goes into the packaging and crating industry however remanning into studs is also a valid business model.
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