Market Opportunities for Kitchen Cabinets Made from Alaska Hardwoods

Download or read book Market Opportunities for Kitchen Cabinets Made from Alaska Hardwoods written by David L. Nicholls and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2008-10 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The kitchen cabinet industry has shown significant growth recently, with expanding residential markets, new cabinet styles, and larger kitchens. This industry represents an opportunity for small Alaska wood producers to create high-value secondary products. The Alaska Wood Utilization R&D Center has conducted numerous studies evaluating consumer preferences for Alaska¿s primary hardwoods -- Alaska birch and red alder. These studies explored consumer preferences under a range of marketing parameters, cabinet appearances, and regional market locations. This paper summarizes these studies and offers insights into the potential market for Alaska¿s hardwoods as secondary wood products such as kitchen cabinets. Color illus.