by ssbhayani | May 12, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
SLMA Sets Sights On Annual Conference After Successful Spring Event The Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (SLMA) hosted its 2026 Spring Meeting & Expo recently in Sandestin, FL, bringing together industry professionals for a successful and engaging... by ssbhayani | May 12, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Midwest Business Trends Uncertainty Despite A Steady Wave In The Midwest By Chris FehrMarketing Consultant / Editor Softwood activity across the Midwest has shown modest improvement compared to the prior year, with sources reporting steady demand and typical seasonal... by ssbhayani | May 12, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
SCMA Hosts Annual Meeting Members of the Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA), along with promotion sponsors, gathered for the association’s 2026 Annual Meeting at Hyatt Regency Riverfront in Jacksonville, FL. The event was held in conjunction with the... by ssbhayani | May 12, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
West Coast Business Trends Hope Prevails On The West Coast Despite Turbulence By Zach Miller At the time of this writing, North American lumber prices have seen a 1.5 percent year-over-year increase with moderate spring activity. West Coast manufacturers are dealing... by ssbhayani | May 12, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
NAWLA Members Convene During MWC In conjunction with the recent Montreal Wood Convention, held at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth in Montreal, the North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) hosted a regional meeting. The afternoon included networking... by ssbhayani | May 12, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Southeast Business Trends Southern Yellow Pine Is A Bestseller While Some Prices Are Problematic By Lara StearsmanAssociate Editor While fuel prices and the Iran war are popular discussions, issues such as finding quality labor (especially truck drivers), logistics...