As we recently explained in a post on the plastic market, we at Packnet are acutely aware of the market volatility impact across several packaging-related commodities. From wood to plastics, production slowdowns and material shortages are up against unprecedented demand from manufacturing, construction, and consumers, particularly as buying habits shift...
As a custom packaging supplier, one of the things that has made us successful is our ability to use a variety of materials to meet each customer's needs. But, sitting here, in the new world normal of 2021, we're seeing that breadth and depth of products from a more challenging...
While "unprecedented" was the word of 2020, it appears that we will not be able to quickly abandon it coming into 2021. Particularly in regards to the lumber market.After a brief drop this fall, prices are again shooting up. Supply continues to be squeezed due to pandemic-related closures and slowdowns...
"Unprecedented" is readily becoming the word of the year for 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted all aspects of our lives.The lumber market is not exempt from these effects.It all started with curtailment during the first stages of the pandemic here in the United States. Following that came the historic...
