INDUSTRY NEWS
NHLA: Leading The Effort To Strengthening America’s Hardwood Supply Chain
NHLA: Leading The Effort To Strengthening America’s Hardwood Supply Chain Today, I’m honored to be the first member of the NHLA leadership team to share details about an important new initiative we believe could help shape the future of the hardwood industry. But...
SWHMC Members Share Industry Insights At Annual Gathering
SWHMC Members Share Industry Insights At Annual Gathering Approximately 60 members and guests were in attendance recently at the annual Southwestern Hardwood Manufacturers Club (SWHMC) crawfish boil held at The Grand Hotel in Natchez, MS. An icebreaker gathering...
Lake States Business Trends June 2026 – Consistent Demand And Balanced Orders Are Lake States’ Bright Spots
Lake States Business Trends June 2026 – Consistent Demand And Balanced Orders Are Lake States’ Bright Spots Hardwood activity across the Lake States is steady, with sources reporting consistent demand. Most contacts said business is stable, supported by residential...
Mass Timber Event Celebrates 10 Years
Mass Timber Event Celebrates 10 Years The tenth annual International Mass Timber Conference recently welcomed more than 3,000 attendees to the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, OR. This conference focuses on the entire industry supply chain and is marketed as the...
INTER-INDUSTRY ANNUAL CANADIAN HOCKEY GAME
INTER-INDUSTRY ANNUAL CANADIAN HOCKEY GAME The annual hockey game, held in conjunction with Montreal Wood Convention was won this year by the Canadians, 8-7, over the Americans. The contest is light-hearted and enjoyed by all. White Jerseys, (First row, l-r): Jean...
Lake States Business Trends
Lake States Business Trends Consistent Demand And Balanced Orders Are Lake States’ Bright Spots Hardwood activity across the Lake States is steady, with sources reporting consistent demand. Most contacts said business is stable, supported by residential flooring...
Northeast Business Trends
Northeast Business Trends Mixed Market Reviews And Concerns About Overseas Production Bloom In The Northeast While market reviews may be mixed, worry over production in Vietnam and the exportation of hardwood products to China and fuel costs is less mixed. Red and...
Southeast Business Trends
Southeast Business Trends Labor Receives A Mixed Review On Stability While Fuel Prices Trouble All Despite all lumber representatives contacted for this article explaining the difficulties the market currently faces, they are still able to move product. Poplar is...
Optimism Prevails At IWPA’s 70th World Of Wood Convention Despite Trade Policy Uncertainty
Optimism Prevails At IWPA’s 70th World Of Wood Convention Despite Trade Policy Uncertainty Tariffs, Economic Outlook Shape Discussions as More Than 200 Attendees Gather at The Broadmoor The International Wood Products Association (IWPA), located in Alexandria, VA,...