The 2024 LMC EXPO, held in Philadelphia, PA, brought together LMC Dealers and supplier partners from across the country for a productive, strategy-focused event at
Recently, The Western Red Cedar Lumber Association (aka WRCLA / Real Cedar) hosted their annual Mix & Mingle event at NAWLA Traders Market. This member
Quality Over Quantity At The Core Of Dryco Lumber
Founded in 1992, Dryco Lumber has become a pillar in the distribution of kiln-dried hardwoods. Located in Wayne County, OH, Dryco Lumber is strategically positioned in the hotbed of the hardwood furniture manufacturing industry.
Purchasing 3 million board feet in hardwoods annually in 4/4 through 8/4, the facility encompasses 45,000 square-feet. Species available include Alder, Birch, Cherry, Grey Elm, Hard and Soft Maple, Hickory, Poplar, Red and White Oak, Walnut, Quartered and Rift White Oak and eastern white pine.
“With warehousing across North America, our products are easily sampled and tested without large initial truckload commitments. This is ideal for distributors who we rely
Timeless Beauty From Cedar Creek Hardwoods
Located in southeast Missouri, in Fredericktown, on a family farm in the majestic Ozark mountains, Cedar Creek Hardwoods is a second-generation family-owned business that specializes in secondary manufacturing of quality hardwood lumber and hardwood products.
Shifting Risks: How Hardwoods Can Prepare For A Productive 2025
After years of volatility, hardwood businesses are looking toward 2025 with cautious optimism. Sixty percent of companies expect increased sales in the coming year, according to the National Wood Flooring Association’s industry outlook. These positive market headwinds make it critical for wood and building material businesses to maximize profits by protecting every aspect of their operations.
AHEC Provides EUDR Update To Appalachian Lumbermen – Appalachian hardwood export companies recently learned the latest details on the European Union Deforestation Regulations (EUDR) from the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC).
The fall meeting of the New England Lumbermen’s Association (NELA) was recently held at the Colwen Conference Center in Portsmouth, NH, where 93 members attended the all day affair.
2024 A Successful Year For Many, Hope That Success Carries Through To 2025 2024 was overwhelmingly a successful year for many companies, despite the challenges
Lake States Business Trends – January 2025. Throughout the Lake States region, sources that were contacted at the time of this writing were all in agreement that their sales were on the slower side.
West Coast Business Trends – January 2025 – Across the West Coast region sources were a mixed bag as to how their sales were doing at the time of this writing.
A lumberman in Oregon said that his sales have slightly improved and that he has seen more activity in his marketplace. “We are starting to see more quotes that are turning into orders, it wasn’t like this last year,” he added. He did note, however, that they are doing about the same as they were six months ago.
Lumber representatives from the Northeastern region provided an assortment of market reviews in addition to some concerns about potential changes in the future of the lumber industry regarding imported and exported goods.
In New York, a lumber spokesperson noted that the market is “fairly good” when asked about the state of business in his area and that it is the same as it was six months ago.
In the Southeast, lumber sources have provided a variety of reviews on what state the market is in.
In Kentucky, one lumber representative reported that while the upper grades are moving well, “the 2 and 3 Common Oak is definitely very tough. Residential flooring is non-existent.” As for the reason behind this slow down, he remarked, “I don’t think I really have a good answer for the reason for the slow down. It’s definitely not production because that is way down. I think the vinyl plank flooring has probably hurt the flooring market.” In comparison to six months ago, he said, “it’s slightly better because of a slight uptick in pricing and demand focused on the upper grades. The lower grades have slipped down but I’d say, overall, the upper grades have climbed higher than what the lower grades have dropped.”
According to published reports, the furniture industry has struggled with orders for several years, which drove many companies to stop production temporarily through this challenging economic climate. Residential furniture manufacturers were reported as remaining cautiously optimistic, hoping that economic conditions and orders will rise by mid-2025. It was noted that the larger furniture producers were featuring Red and White Oak, and Ash.
Quebec Business trends –
As we end 2024, and ring in 2025, contacts described mixed market conditions for hardwoods, which varied depending from species to species and grades of lumber as well as areas contacted. Many items have been doing well in the marketplace, like No. 1 Common and Better Hard Maple, and certain grades of Soft Maple and Red Oak. As well, certain species like Aspen and Basswood continue to underperform such as lower grades of most species. With the focus to other species like Oak, Cherry and Walnut in certain areas heading into the fall, certain species were less available, although supply was meeting demand.
Connect With Customers And Find New Buyers At 2025 AHEC Events And Pavilions – In challenging markets, the personal relationship between suppliers and customers is more important than ever. The American Hardwood Export Council is planning a busy schedule of events in 2025 to develop these connections for your company and grow your global markets.
The 2024 Election is over. The voters have spoken. President-Elect Trump will return to the White House on January 20, 2025, with significant Republican support in the U.S. House and Senate. While the pivot in leadership will have significant impact on hundreds, if not thousands of issues, the one question many in the hardwood industry are focused on is how the return of a President Trump will impact trade and our ability to export our goods, particularly to China. The memory of the retaliatory tariffs imposed by China on U.S. lumber is still fresh for many in the industry, and concern is high about how a new round will impact our increasingly fragile businesses.
Reflecting On 2024 And Looking Ahead: WCMA’s Commitment To Member Growth And Industry Connection
As we wrap up 2024, I am filled with gratitude for the many ways the Wood Component Manufacturers Association (WCMA) has been able to support its members this year. From valuable networking opportunities to engaging industry events and insightful plant tours, it’s been an exciting and productive year for the WCMA community.
Words matter. The term “clearcut” often conjures images of vast, barren landscapes stripped of trees, yet in reality, a clearcut can be as small as the size of the room you’re in. It’s a necessary forestry practice that, contrary to common belief, is not synonymous with deforestation. We often plug in the word “sustainably harvested” to combat that negative stereotype. “Sustainability” has become a buzzword for a lot of things; even the steel industry claims sustainability. Yet sustainability is a threshold that we far exceed. We should emphasize not just exceeding the minimum but the true reality of hardwood: we grow 50 percent more trees than we harvest. We are not in the business of maintaining basic forest sustainability. Our business goes beyond sustainability—we help forests thrive, fostering new growth while sequestering carbon in our wood products.
The Value of HMA Membership
What makes the Hardwood Manufacturers Association (HMA) unique? Ask a member and they’ll likely tell you that they find value in what the HMA offers. From signature events to extraordinary opportunities for networking, information exchange, and professional development, to promotion and education campaigns, there are many ways in which HMA membership can add value to your company.
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