by ssbhayani | Mar 19, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Updates From The APA Newsroom APA Names New Director of Quality Services Division Daniel Hovanec APA – The Engineered Wood Association is pleased to announce the hire of Daniel Hovanec as the new director of certification and quality services. Hovanec holds a master’s... by ssbhayani | Mar 19, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Spring Into New Educational Opportunities With NAWLA Academy The lumber market never stands still — and neither should the professionals who power it. With shifting price dynamics, tightening margins and rapidly advancing technology, today’s lumber and building... by ssbhayani | Mar 19, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Industry News Liz Maia Promoted At Disdero Lumber Co. Liz Maia Liz Maia was recently promoted to sales manager of Lock-Deck at Clackamas, OR-based, Disdero Lumber Co. after Gunnar Brinck announced his retirement. Disdero is a national wholesaler providing specialty... by ssbhayani | Mar 2, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
West Coast Business Trends March 2026 – Firm Orders Could Help The West Coast Shape-Up Lumber sources across the West Coast described a generally slow but stabilizing hardwood market, with most activity continuing to move order-to-order. While overall volume remains... by ssbhayani | Mar 2, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Southeast Business Trends March 2026 – An Uncertain Southeastern Spring No source was able to provide a prediction for the remainder of 2026, just hope that demand would increase despite consumer concerns and export issues. Many found the market’s bottom and have done... by ssbhayani | Mar 2, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Lake States Business Trends March 2026 – Economic Improvement Could Thaw A Steady Yet Cautious Market Lumber representatives across the Lake States described a hardwood market that remains steady, with early signs of improvement depending on end users. While activity...