by ssbhayani | Jul 10, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Amaterra Winery in Portland, OR, was the site recently for the North American Wholesale Lumber Association’s (NAWLA) Portland Regional Meeting. The evening included networking with industry peers, as well as an informative presentation by guest Speaker Jodi Hack. Hack... by ssbhayani | Jul 10, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Inland West Business trends, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Across the Inland West region lumber sources that were contacted said that their marketplaces were challenging, at the time of this writing, and that this may be due in part to the excess of inventory with certain species. In Idaho a lumberman said that with his... by ssbhayani | Jul 10, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Western Wood Products Association (WWPA) concluded its 2024 Annual Meeting recently at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, WA. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee... by ssbhayani | Jul 10, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
By The NAWLA Editor NAWLA’s Regional Meetings are in full swing this summer following successful events in Montréal, Vancouver, and Portland which collectively drew a little more than 500 attendees. Curated by the NAWLA Regional Meetings Committee, these one-day... by ssbhayani | May 29, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, In Memoriam, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Jenness L. Robbins, at the age of 85, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2024, in Searsmont, ME. He was surrounded by his loving family. Jenness was a recognized leader in the lumber industry. He felt himself fortunate to live in Searsmont his entire life. He and his... by ssbhayani | May 9, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
The North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) recently welcomed members and guests to its annual Leadership Summit in Tucson, AZ at the El Conquistador Spa and Resort. The event helped kickoff a year in which NAWLA celebrates its 130th anniversary. The...