Category: Feature Stories

Alexandria, Virginia– The International Wood Products Association (IWPA), headquartered here, recently concluded its 66th World of Wood Convention, held in Orlando, Florida. The successful event

San Diego, California–Situated here, just a few hundred yards from the commercial border crossing with Mexico, PG Forest Products has established itself as an international

Valencia, Spain– The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) recently hosted 12 U.S. hardwood companies in the AHEC Hardwood Pavilion at Maderalia 2022, which was held

At the recent Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association Convention in Indianapolis, IN, American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) Executive Director Michael Snow gave a detailed analysis of

In 1983, Tim and Rhonda Kendrick could never have imagined the level of growth their little sawmill and logging operation would come to know. From

Orlando, Florida–The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show® (IBS) recently returned here to the Orange County Convention Center for an in-person event,

Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania— To hear Brad Rehmeyer tell it, the history of Rehmeyer Wood Floors, which is located here, actually begins with cabinets. “I’m the founder,

The economy is expected to grow by almost 4 percent in 2022, much higher than the 2.2 percent rate over the past 20 years. But

Logistics companies that transport U.S. lumber to ports overseas met with some turbulent waters in 2021, especially when it came to the supply chain problems.

With 2021 now in the world’s rear-view mirror, the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), located in Sterling, VA, is setting its sights on emerging potential

Hazlehurst, Georgia– The Beasley Group, headquartered here, is a vertically integrated forest products company, which starts with growing the trees to shipping the lumber. The

Ebensburg, PA— Long’s Hardwoods, based here, manufactures hardwood mouldings, dimension, flooring, kitchen cabinets, furniture and staircase parts, and entertainment centers. The company purchases 400,000 board

By Terry Miller Atlanta Hardwood Corporation (AHC) is headquartered just outside of Atlanta, in Mableton, Georgia. Founded in 1952 as Howard Lumber & Kilns by

Photos by Terry Miller and Paul Miller Jr. West Palm Beach, Florida– During the recent 2021 National Hardwood Lumber Association Annual Convention, which was held

When you read about how a number of lumbermen assessed their markets in 2021 and how they have anticipated their businesses will succeed in 2022,

Photos by Cari Clark Photography “When you run a clean operation, you get a quality product. It’s as simple as that. We strive on cleanliness

By Robert Dietz, Ph.DChief Economist and Senior Vice President forEconomics and Housing Policyfor National Association of Home Builders (The following is re-printed from the NAHB’s

By David J. Lynch(c) 2021, The Washington Post  The commercial pipeline that each year brings $1 trillion worth of toys, clothing, electronics and furniture from

Woodstock, GA – Vision Stairways and Millwork, based here, offers quality crafted stairs, stair parts, entry doors and other millwork. The firm purchases approximately 100,000

By Danielle Viguerie CocoMarketing & Communications DirectorSouthern United States Trade Association (SUSTA)701 Poydras Street, Suite 3845New Orleans, LA 70139-7774 USAT:  504-568-5986     F:  504-568-6010danielle@susta.orgwww.susta.org