INDUSTRY NEWS
Higher freight costs push MENA lumber prices lower
Lumber prices in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) markets are declining…
Plywood production and consumption still slow in Europe
While EU plywood manufacturers have been very actively engaged in raising anti-dumping…
African tropical timber trade slows as buyers delay purchases
Timber market activity in West and Central Africa remains broadly stable, with…
Log market steady as China demand offsets higher supply
The CFR price for A-grade logs is currently in the USD 126–129…
Madison’s Lumber Prices Index May 1, 2026: US$524 mfbm
The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending may 1, 2026 is: US$524 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending May 1, 2026 is: US$524 mfbmThis is flat from the previous week when it was US$524.This is down -5%, or -$28, from one month ago when...
AHMI Annual Meeting Offers Valuable Information For Members
AHMI Annual Meeting Offers Valuable Information For Members by Tom Inman Members and guests participated in a successful 2026 Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers Inc. (AHMI) Annual Meeting and received useful information on hardwood issues. The meeting was held at...
Building Tomorrow’s Architects: Why Student Design Competitions Matter for the Lumber Industry
The lumber industry has long supplied the raw material for civilization — framing homes, shaping skylines, furnishing interiors. But raw material alone doesn’t drive innovation. That requires designers, architects, and engineers who understand wood deeply enough to...
OakBridge Timber Framing Relocates And Adds Timber Showroom
OakBridge Timber Framing Relocates And Adds Timber Showroom OakBridge Timber Framing Ltd., located in Loudonville, OH, precuts and installs timber frame homes. Recently adding Timber Mosaics to its product offerings, the company purchases more than 250,000 board feet...
A Wealth Of Experience Makes Allegheny Mountain Hardwoods
A Wealth Of Experience Makes Allegheny Mountain Hardwoods In August of 2024, Allegheny Mountain Hardwoods (AMH) was born from the acquisition of two dry kiln facilities in Petersburg, WV, and Hazelton, WV, by Delson, QC-based, Goodfellow Inc. These facilities were...