loml = lumber of my life. We discuss the hottest stories this week, but wish we talked more about Tswift. We cover breaking news today with Trent Johnson of Blue Book, and the Blue Book Newswire. If you are not a current subscriber to the Lumber Newswire, click here to subscribe for free today! www.lumberbluebook.com All thoughts and opinions are our own and do not represent those of our employers, or anyone mentioned in this podcast. Questions of Comments? [email protected]

Covered in this episode:

CSX unveils its first Hydrogen powered locomotive

BC government pumps 88 million manufacturing sector

Core logic rent index report

Mergers & Acquisitions:

RP lumber acquires Custer lumber

White Cap acquires Bend construction supply

International Paper Acquires DS smith

Beacon Acquires General Siding Supply

Expansions & Curtailments:

Neiman Enterprises curtails operations in South Dakota, lays off 50 employees

WFP Curtails Port Alberni Facility indefinitely

Market Update:

US Mortgage Rates surpassed 7%

US mortgage applications increase 3%

Lumber price index - prices drop $5

The Top Story:

Avon Plastics launches builder rebate plan with an APP to encourage brand loyalty to Armadillo.