
Ontario Business Trends
Market Slowdown’s Not Only Challenge; So Is Finding Skilled Workers The hardwood sector is seeing a slowdown due to economic conditions and U.S. imposed tariffs.

Market Slowdown’s Not Only Challenge; So Is Finding Skilled Workers The hardwood sector is seeing a slowdown due to economic conditions and U.S. imposed tariffs.

Robinson Lumber Company: Five Generations of Innovation Rooted in Tradition “I’m proud of how the fifth generation has carried forward our legacy, not just by

Quieter Business Market Sets The Tone The impact of U.S. tariffs are being felt around the globe, as well as on hardwood lumber and products

Ganahl Lumber Adds New Facility And Brings New Products To Market “We look for good quality companies to work with, that can help us become

Efforts To Remain In U.S. Wood Trade Vietnam – Reciprocal tariffs present a major hurdle for Vietnam’s wood exports to the United States. However, domestic

Hartzell Hardwoods: 150 Years Of Pride In Every Board Since 1875, Hartzell Hardwoods, located in Piqua, OH, has stood as a pillar of innovation, craftsmanship

Pike Lumber Company Inc. Welcomes Faith Kamp Faith Kamp Pike Lumber Company Inc., located in Akron, IN, recently brought Faith Kamp on board as their

AHEC Project “No.1 Common” Inspires Designers To Consider Lower Grade Material “Common Room” by Daniel Schofield in No.1 Common Cherry This June, four designers exhibited

By Ashley Amidon Executive Director, International Wood Products Association Alexandria, VA (703) 820-7807 (c) www.iwpawood.org In the first seven months of his second term, U.S.

EPA Commits To Reducing Regulatory Burdens For Home Builders National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Senior Officers recently sat down with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Lumber Industry Veteran Assists With Impressive Turnovers Hank Marchal Hank Marchal is the managing director of the European division for Robinson Lumber Company. The European

Overseas Export Drops and Domestic Is On The Rise For The Lake States The Lake States region is in agreement when it comes to the

Advancing American Hardwood: Industry Projects Secure Federal Funding The National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) expressed that they are excited to share that they and the

The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) used the opportunity presented by the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association (IHLA) Convention to hold a Board of Director’s Meeting

Oak And Ash Remain Best Sellers Throughout Lake States Throughout the Lake States region, sources that were contacted at press time differed as to how

The International Wood Products Association (IWPA) recently held their 69th World of Wood Convention at the JW Marriott in New Orleans, LA. Industry professionals from

The Northeast Raises Concerns About Chinese Conflicts The concerns about the tariff situation have affected the Northeastern hardwood lumber market, causing hesitation in buying and

The Montréal Wood Convention (MWC) 2025, held recently at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel, drew a record 1,200 participants and featured 112 booths, marking the

The Southeast Reports Uncertainties But Holds Steady Most Southeastern hardwood representatives contacted for this writing have reported that Red or White Oak, and even Poplar,

“We hold tightly to the values that were instilled in us as we rose through the ranks, and we have passed these same values on

Across the West Coast, lumber providers that were contacted agreed that they are doing well with their domestic business. One source stated that his business