For resource guides specific to other industries, see
Industry Information Resources which covers over 400 individual industries.
Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook
Timber Operations
Sawmills and Plywood Mills
http://www.firstresearch.com
Profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent news and
developments, industry trends, risks, and opportunities, and include a five-year industry
forecast. Profiles are updated quarterly and include:
Western Wood Products Association
WWPA Business Information Services
http://www.wwpa.org/businfo.htm
WWPA produces weekly, monthly and annual reports which summarize Western lumber industry
performance. The Barometer report shows lumber production, orders, shipments and inventories
for the week, with year-to-date totals and comparisons to the previous year. The monthly
Western Lumber Facts provides an overview of lumber industry indicators, from housing
starts to U.S. Forest Service timber sales. The annual Statistics for Analysis gives a
detailed look at Western lumber production for the year, from species to grade and sizes.
Twice a year, WWPA releases its Economic Forecast which covers supply sources, including
lumber imports, and market usage volumes. The Statistical Yearbook of the Western Lumber
Industry summarizes industry performance for the most recent year, with statistics for
individual Western states, lumber imports and exports, and consumption data.
Random Lengths
Yardstick
http://www.randomlengths.com Select "Newsletters
- Yardstick"
Newsletter provides a monthly compilation of key statistics relating to the wood products
industry.
Random Lengths
Yearbook
http://www.randomlengths.com Select "Books
and Directories - Yearbook"
Forest product market prices and statistics publication provides eleven-year price histories,
including monthly price averages for more than 250 key lumber and panel products and 5-year
graphs for at-a-glance comparisons; production statistics on softwood lumber, plywood,
and OSB; and market activity timelines highlighting important developments. Also includes
an international section featuring price histories, and export volumes by species and
destination.
Hardwood Publishing
Hardwood Industry Annual Forecast
http://www.hardwoodreview.com/
Annual publication includes detailed forecasts of business conditions for sawmills and
all major hardwood market sectors, including the kitchen cabinet industry, distribution
yards, flooring, furniture, low-grade markets (railroad ties, pallets, and industrial
and specialty products), moulding and millwork, wood components, and international markets.
Contact publisher for more information.
Aktrin Furniture Information Center
Market Studies
http://www.wood-info.com/100-books_details.htm#22
Market studies available for lumber, panels, panelboard, particleboard, and MDF.
IRS Audit Technique Guidelines
Hardwood Timber Industry
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=108149,00.html
Contents include overview of industry, common and unique issues, business practices, terminology,
and other information to assist IRS examiners in performing examinations. Available free
online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Woodworking Occupations
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, working conditions,
employment, occupations, training and advancement, earnings and benefits, employment outlook,
and sources for additional information.
Industry Market Research Statistics
http://www.bizminer
Industry statistics include market volume, number of firms, annual sales and sales trends, sales per employee,
staffing and employment trends, business startup activity and failure rates, and other business information and
statistics on a national, state, and metro area level.
Industry Research Studies and Reports
For more research and analysis available from Moody's,
Standard & Poor's, Dun & Bradstreet, and other sources which cover a wide variety of industries, see
Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook.
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Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios
Industry Financial Analysis
http://www.bizminer.com
Five-year comparative financial analysis includes income statements, balance sheets, and key financial ratios.
Income statement includes expense detail in dollars and as a percentage of sales. Available in all firms,
small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions.
Industry Financial Analysis Reports
For more analysis and ratios available from Fintel Metrics,
RMA Annual Statement Studies, and other sources covering a wide range of industries, see
Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios.
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Compensation and Salary Surveys
Southeastern
Lumber Manufacturers Association
Wage Scale Survey
http://www.slma.org/ Call association for more
information.
This report covers independent lumber manufacturers and provides information about 107
job descriptions with production job titles, supervisory positions, maintenance support
and non-production titles. Job positions are compiled by hourly or weekly wages or monthly
salaried positions representing three geographic regions in the southeast.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Woodworking Occupations
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, working conditions,
employment, occupations, training and advancement, earnings and benefits, employment outlook,
and sources for additional information.
Compensation and Salary Survey Data
For compensation and salary survey data available from
Economic Research Institute, Salary.com, and other sources covering a wide variety of industries, see
Compensation and Salary Surveys.
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Business Valuation Resources
M&A Transaction Data and Valuation Multiples
For M&A transaction data and valuation multiples available
from BIZCOMPS®, Pratt's Stats®, Done Deals, and other sources for a wide range of industries, see
Business Valuation Multiples and Merger
& Acquisition Transaction Data.
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