SIC 2421 - Sawmills And Planing Mills, General
Establishments primarily engaged in sawing rough lumber and timber from logs and bolts, or resawing cants and flitches into lumber, including box lumber and softwood cut stock; planing mills combined with sawmills; and separately operated planing mills which are engaged primarily in producing surfaced lumber and standard workings or patterns of lumber. This industry includes establishments primarily engaged in sawing lath and railroad ties and in producing tobacco hogshead stock, wood chips, and snow fence lath. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing box shook or boxes are classified in Industry Group 244; those manufacturing Bash, doors, wood molding, window and door frames, and other fabricated millwork are classified in Industry Group 243; and those manufacturing hardwood dimension and flooring are classified in Industry 2426.
Industry trends:
NAICS 2421, covering Sawmills and Planing Mills, has been experiencing several notable qualitative trends in recent years. One significant trend is the increasing emphasis on sustainability and eco-friendly practices. This includes the adoption of sustainable forestry practices, utilization of advanced milling technologies to minimize waste, and a shift toward the use of certified timber from responsibly managed forests. Companies are also investing in biomass energy solutions to reduce their carbon footprint.
There is a marked trend towards automation and digitalization. Mills are incorporating advanced monitoring and control systems that leverage IoT (Internet of Things) and AI (Artificial Intelligence) to enhance operational efficiency. These technologies enable predictive maintenance, reduce downtime, and optimize yield from raw materials.
Another trend is the growing demand for engineered wood products. These products, such as cross-laminated timber (CLT) and laminated veneer lumber (LVL), are gaining popularity in construction due to their superior strength and versatility, as well as their sustainability credentials. This has led to sawmills diversifying their product lines to include such value-added products.
In terms of forecasts, the industry is expected to see continued consolidation as companies seek economies of scale to compete more effectively. Additionally, demand for wood products is likely to remain robust, driven by rising construction activity and an increasing preference for wood as a renewable building material. However, factors such as fluctuating timber prices and regulatory changes related to environmental policies could pose challenges.
Overall, the future of the sawmills and planing mills industry appears to be oriented towards greater sustainability, technological integration, and product innovation. Companies that can adapt to these trends are expected to be well-positioned for success in the coming years.
This industry is comprised of:
Cants, resawed (lumber)
Ceiling lumber, dressed
Chipper mills
Custom sawmills
Cut stock, softwood
Flitches (veneer stock), made in sawmills
Flooring (dressed lumber), softwood
Fuelwood, from mill waste
Furniture dimension stock, softwood
Kiln drying of lumber
Lath, made in sawmills and lathmills
Lumber stacking or sticking
Lumber: rough, sawed, or planed
Planing mills, independent: except millwork
Resawing lumber into smaller dimensions
Sawdust and shavings
Sawmills, except special product mills
Siding, dressed lumber
Silo stock, wood: sawed
Snow fence lath
Stud mills
Ties, railroad: sawed
Tobacco hogshead stock
Wood chips produced at mill
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