Mr. Ron Musolino
President, RM Consulting
Member of the Natural Resources Council
Council Member Biography
Ron Musolino is the President of RM Consulting, a firm providing consulting services on the forest products industry. Mr. Musolino has over 38 years of experience in sales and marketing, product development, manufacturing, planning and various senior management functions in both paper and wood segments. He is familiar with paper manufacturers and products, as well as producers of wood products, including OSB, plywood, engineered wood and lumber, particleboard and MDF. Mr. Musolino has knowledge of wood and paper producer's management, operations, products and markets and can discuss each company's viability relative to the current economic environment. He served as Chairman of the SBA, an international group of engineered wood products manufacturers, and is knowledgeable on the timber, wood and paper industries in North and South America, Europe and the Far East. Mr. Musolino holds a BS in Chemistry from Fordham University and an MBA from the City University of New York. (This is me - Update Profile)
Employment History
- 2006 - Unspecified
- President, RM Consulting
- 1999 - 2006
- VP of Marketing; Pres. of Machine Division, Timber Engineering Company (TECO)
- 1996 - 1999
- VP of Marketing and Sales, J M HUBER CORPORATION
- 1995 - 1996
- VP of Marketing, MASONITE CORPORATION
- 1993 - 1995
- Business Manager, INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
- 1985 - 1993
- VP of Western Region, INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
- 1980 - 1985
- Manager of Printing Papers, INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
GLG NewsSM Analyses by Ron Musolino
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Is The Pain of the Housing Recession Close to Ending?
October 21, 2010
U.S.: Is The Housing Recession Starting To Recede? | www.businessweek.com
In a time where there's so much bad news, can we at least be comforted that the decline in home building will soon end? With all the complex issues plaguing the economy, there is no end in sight for the housing recession we are in. Serious problems, such as unavailability of financing, high foreclosures, potential tax increases and growing unemployment are all counter to a return to home construction "normalcy." It will be years before we could right ourselves and make the necessary corrections to get things going again.
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Norbord's OSB Survival Strategy in North America
February 27, 2008
Norbord To Review Operating Alternatives At Genk, Belgium | www.newswire.ca
Norbord's European and UK operations comprise a relatively small part of their revenues. OSB and wood plant operations in North America provide the majority. It will be their ability to survive the depressed North American housing market in 2008 that will determine their success and continued viability.
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Homebuilding Decline Affects More Than Home Builder
February 11, 2008
Toll Brothers' First Quarter Revenues Off 22% | www.builderonline.com
The home building industry remains depressed and builders are reporting falling revenues and big losses. For those who survive, will the infrastructure of suppliers, distributors and tradesmen be there to support them for the next "up" building cycle?
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GP strengthens position as major plywood panel producer
July 2, 2007
Georgia-Pacific Completes Acquisition of International Paper Wood Products Facilities | www.gp.com
Plywood prices remain high in spite of depressed housing market. GP's purchase of IP plants will help to strengthen those levels. However, it will not affect its market position nor prestige as a major paper products manufacturer.
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The Housing Market: Poised for a Sudden Reversal?
June 11, 2007
U.S.: Is The Housing Recession Starting To Recede? | www.businessweek.com
April's new home sales data showed the largest monthly gain in 14 years. Could this signal the start of the next housing boom? Several negative factors indicate otherwise.
GLG Study Groups with Ron Musolino(?)
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| Timber and Forest Industry Consultants | 361 |
| Timber Experts | 145 |
| Council Members Knowledgeable on Paper Newsprint | 145 |
| Cement Industry Experts in GLG Member Programs | 124 |
| Gypsum Wallboard Experts | 84 |
GLG Live Meetings with Ron Musolino(?)
Ron Musolino has not participated in any GLG Live Meetings.
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