WoodPlanet.com launches new Online Tool for Buyers and Sellers of Lumber & Wood Products

Furniture World Magazine

WoodPlanet.com has recently unveiled the latest version of the site's Request-for-Quote Engine. The RFQ Engine is a buying tool that allows buyers of hardwood lumber, specialty lumber and wood products instantaneous access to tens of thousands of wood suppliers and processors. The improved tool requires no special software, just an Internet connection. The simple step-by-step process allows buyers to enter product specifications, and the site generates a list of potential suppliers for that product. The RFQ Engine helps to manage the inquiries, but the buyer and supplier are free to carry out the actual wood transaction any way they want. WoodPlanet's product development team worked closely with dozens of lumber buyers to create the new RFQ Engine, which can be accessed at www.woodplanet.com. According to the company's founder, Klaas Armster, "The new RFQ Tool will help to assure that buyers of lumber and other wood products will find the best supplier for their wood needs. In nearly every instance, we have been able to save both time and money for the buyer. Our value is especially evident among all the small and mid-sized wood-using companies that don't have the time to explore all their purchasing options." The latest version will greatly enhance the existing service, which has already been collecting up to 20 RFQs each week. The service is free of charge to all registered users. Suppliers are encouraged to call or visit the site in order to verify the correct company information. WoodPlanet, Inc. is an online marketing company for the non-commodity lumber and wood products industry. In addition to the RFQ tool, WoodPlanet.com offers free services for sawmills, furniture manufacturers, professional woodworkers & cabinetmakers, architects & engineers, carpenters/builders/contractors, molding/millwork & component producers. For more information, please contact Han Soh at 617 354 1811 or e-mail the company at info@woodplanet.com. WoodPlanet, Inc. is an online marketing company for the lumber and wood products industry. The site targets the following professional groups: sawmills & primary wood manufacturers, furniture manufacturers, professional woodworkers & cabinetmakers, serious amateur woodworkers, carpenters/builders/contractors, molding/millwork/component producers, wholesaler & retail lumberyards, and architects & engineers.