2005 – Cintrafor

Washington ‘s Sawmilling Sector Analysis: Capacity Utilization Rates and Timber Outlook

Authors: John Perez-Garcia, J. Kent Barr, Jean M. Daniels Executive SummaryThe study produced an assessment of the lumber manufacturing sector. It analyzed the changes in this sector and its relation to timber harvest levels. The study’s objective was to determine whether Washington ‘s sawmilling sector can expand or not, given a projection of future timber harvest […]

Resource Inventory, Market Assessment and Analysis for Forest Products in Clallam and Jefferson Counties

Author: John Perez-Garcia Executive SummaryThis project was established to examine current viable opportunities for the expansion of the wood products industry in Clallam and Jefferson counties. The study updated existing and future harvest level projections in Clallam and Jefferson counties, highlighting the potential new supplies. It also examined precommercial thinning volumes on state and federal lands. […]

Niche Market Opportunities for Alaska Forest Products in Japan (2005 Update)

1/1/2005 Authors: Daisuke Sasatani, Joseph A. Roos, Allen M. Brackley and Ivan Eastin Executive Summary Alaska exports to Japan decreased dramatically during the 1990’s. This decline was caused by a variety of factors including the Japanese recession, a reduced Alaska timber supply, exchange rates, a market shift from green lumber to kiln dried lumber, and increased […]

Material Use in the US Deck Market: An Assessment of the Market Potential for Alaska Yellow Cedar

Authors: Ivan Eastin, Indroneil Ganguly, Steve Shook and Al Brackley Executive Summary The deck building industry is going through a period of rapid growth and dramatic change with respect to the types of materials available to build decks. A 2001 study by the Freedonia Group estimates that the demand for decking materials will increase by almost […]

Consumer Willingness to Pay for Renewable Building Materials: An Experimental Choice Analysis and Survey

Authors: Alicia Robbins and John Perez-Garcia Executive SummaryIn recent years, growing consumer awareness of the environmental effects of the products they purchase has resulted in a demonstrated change in buying behavior. The tremendous rise of the organic food industry illustrates the desire and willingness by consumers to pay a price premium for food products that meet […]

Exploratory Assessment of e-Commerce Impacts on Processing Performance and Technology Changes in the Forest Products Industry

Authors: Bruce Lippke and Rose Braden Executive Summary Bruce Lippke and Rose Braden. 2005Despite strong demand, the forest products sector has not generated even average financial returns on its invested capital. A PricewaterhouseCoopers survey found that while global forest products industry sales increased 11.8 percent in 2003-2004 to $340 billion, return on capital employed (ROCE) […]