Lake States Business Trends
Lumber manufacturers in the Lake States region are reporting a steadier market compared to six months ago, but the industry is still busy. “I think it’s a little slower now…
Lumber manufacturers in the Lake States region are reporting a steadier market compared to six months ago, but the industry is still busy. “I think it’s a little slower now…
Lumber suppliers in the Northeast are still reporting a strong market – one of whom described it as “red hot.” A source in Pennsylvania stated that despite the market for…
The markets for Hardwood lumber are strong in the Southeast. A lumber provider in Mississippi stated, “Our markets have been outstanding because of the trustworthiness of the mills we deal…
On the West Coast, the markets are good, but different factors are presenting problems to lumber providers. According to a wholesaler in California, “I would say, it’s been a really…
There were the usual slowdowns due to vacation periods and the July 1st Canada Day celebrations over the early part of summer. The province started to ease restrictions and businesses…
The COVID-19 restrictions across the province are slowly being lifted and businesses are gradually reopening and getting back to a semblance of normal. The economy is doing better than expected,…
The American Hardwood Export Council recently submitted its 2022 funding application that outlines our international market growth strategy for the upcoming year. Below is our “Executive Summary” of this proposal…
The Lacey Act is a United States federal conservation law that was enacted in 1900. Initially, the Lacey Act was designed to protect wild game and birds. At the time,…
The National Hardwood Lumber Association was formed in 1898 to create a uniform standard of “grading” Hardwood lumber. Since then, NHLA has been the keeper and teacher of the North…
Woodruff, WI—The Lake States Lumber Association (LSLA Education Inc.) and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources are sponsoring a class about marketing forest products, Sept. 23, 2021 from 8 a.m.…
Tim Gerbus Louisville, MS—Robert Taylor, Chief Operating Officer of the Taylor Group, headquartered here, recently welcomed Tim Gerbus as the new Allied Equipment Product and Sales Manager for Taylor Machine…
Crestview, FL–Sawmill MD, located here, has announced that Madison County Wood Products in Fredericktown, MO recently started up a SiCam ResawX Scanning system to maximize the efficiency and yield from…
Eric Michaud Plessisville, QC—Carbotech has introduced a new lineshaft trimmer, which meets two important needs in the industry, according to Eric Michaud, VP of Sales and Marketing: Performance – because…
Paul Cleereman Newald, WI–Cleereman Industries, headquartered here, recently performed these installations, according to Vice President Paul Cleereman: Rock Wood Products of Dillwyn, VA recently got a Cleereman Linear Tilt Lp-42…
Joseph Carrier Henniker, NH—HHP, located here, has been laser-focused over the last 12 months, positioning for the new era of customers’ buying needs while staying hyper focused on the world…
Kindel Adds Work-From-Home Furniture Kindel Grand Rapids, located in Grand Rapids, MI, has announced the expansion of their Facets program to include ‘Work from Home’ category products. The additions add…
Dan Besen Dan Besen is Senior Vice President of Hardwoods Specialty Products U.S. (Hardwoods). He is the primary liaison for the key lumber suppliers and is responsible for all 25…
The U-C Coatings sales and marketing team has broad experience in the industry. Buffalo, NY—U-C Coatings LLC, headquartered here, is celebrating its 50-year anniversary in 2021. “Since our founding in…
Darlene Peterman, Pete Peterman, who founded the company in 1979, and Bret Peterman stand ready to help customers choose from a diverse selection of Hardwoods. They include: Alder, Ash, Basswood,…
A new guide to update Hardwood log grading and scaling standards has been produced to help foresters, landowners and buyers. Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers Inc. and the Appalachian Hardwood Center (AHC)…