This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) manufacturing dimension lumber from purchased lumber; (2) manufacturing dimension stock (i.e., shapes) or cut stock; (3) resawing the output of sawmills; and (4) planing purchased lumber. These establishments generally use woodworking machinery, such as jointers, planers, lathes, and routers to shape wood.
The "NAICS 321912, Cut Stock, Resawing Lumber, and Planing" industry is witnessing significant qualitative trends driven primarily by shifts in consumer preferences and technological advancements. Increasing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly products is pushing companies to incorporate more sustainable practices, such as sourcing lumber from certified forests or increasing the use of recycled wood materials. Additionally, technological advancements in machinery and automation are improving operational efficiencies and allowing for more precise and consistent product quality. This trend is expected to continue, with smart technology and AI integration playing a more prominent role in the near future.
Another notable trend is the growing customization and personalization of products, driven by consumer demand for unique and tailored solutions. This trend is anticipated to expand, as businesses invest in advanced cutting, resawing, and planing equipment capable of meeting intricate design specifications.
In the near future, the industry is forecasted to experience moderate growth, fueled by a robust construction sector and increasing home renovation activities. Moreover, the push towards green building standards and certifications is likely to further bolster demand for eco-friendly lumber products. However, potential challenges such as supply chain disruptions and fluctuating raw material costs may impact profitability margins. Overall, companies that can adapt to these evolving trends and invest in sustainable practices and advanced technologies are likely to thrive.
Blanks, wood (e.g., bowling pins, handles, textile machinery accessories), manufacturing
Boards, wood, resawing purchased lumber
Bobbin blocks and blanks, wood, manufacturing
Bowling pin blanks manufacturing
Brush blocks, wood, turned and shaped
Cants, resawed (lumber), manufacturing
Ceiling lumber, dressed, resawing purchased lumber
Cut stock manufacturing
Dimension lumber, hardwood, resawing purchased lumber
Dimension lumber, resawing purchased lumber
Dimension lumber, softwood, resawing purchased lumber
Dimension stock, hardwood, manufacturing
Dimension stock, softwood, manufacturing
Dimension stock, wood, manufacturing
Furniture dimension stock, hardwood, unfinished, manufacturing
Furniture dimension stock, softwood, unfinished, manufacturing
Furniture dimension stock, unfinished wood, manufacturing
Furniture squares, unfinished hardwood, manufacturing
Gun stock blanks manufacturing
Handle blanks, wood, manufacturing
Handle stock, sawed or planed, manufacturing
Hardwood dimension lumber and stock, resawing purchased lumber
Ladder rounds or rungs, hardwood, manufacturing
Lath, wood, manufacturing
Lathmills, wood
Lumber, hardwood dimension, resawing purchased lumber
Lumber, softwood dimension, resawing purchased lumber
Planing mills (except millwork)
Planing purchased lumber
Resawing purchased lumber
Rounds or rungs, furniture, hardwood, manufacturing
Sawed lumber, resawing purchased lumber
Snow fence lath manufacturing
Softwood dimension lumber and stock, resawing purchased lumber
Stock, chair, unfinished hardwood, manufacturing
Studs, resawing purchased lumber
Turnings, furniture, unfinished wood, manufacturing
Vehicle stock, hardwood, manufacturing
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