by ssbhayani | Apr 1, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
AWMA Reports Robust Log Competitions, Focuses On Domestic Markets The American Walnut Manufacturers Association (AWMA) met at the recent IHLA Convention to conduct one of their bi-annual membership meetings. Members reported robust competition for logs both for... by ssbhayani | Apr 1, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends North America, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Lake States Business Trends Balance Despite Disruption Hardwood producers across the Lake States region describe current activity as stable, with core species moving at moderate but dependable levels. While weather created brief logistical disruptions earlier this... by ssbhayani | Apr 1, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends North America, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Northeast Business Trends Bogged Down By Snow The snowstorm caused transportation issues for those with shipping needs in the Southeast. The market has been reported as flat and uneven due to the economy, demand, tariffs and weather-related delays. The market in... by ssbhayani | Apr 1, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends North America, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Southeast Business Trends Recovering From Southeastern Snowstorms And Mixed Market Reviews The Southeast finally dug themselves out of the ice but the impact on the market already occurred. From an inability to move products to shutting down operations all together, a... by ssbhayani | Apr 1, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends North America, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
West Coast Business Trends A Curious And Uneven West Coast Hardwood suppliers along the West Coast described a market that has opened the year on steady but restrained footing, with most reporting activity levels similar to late last year. While there is no sign of a... by ssbhayani | Apr 1, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
More Than 1,000 Travel To Indy To Celebrate IHLA Approximately 1,200 attendees converged on the J.W. Marriott in Indianapolis, IN, recently for the annual convention and exposition hosted by the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association (IHLA). During the IHLA event,...