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
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
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
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
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
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:
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
Fontana, CA–Peterman Lumber Inc., headquartered here, is a Hardwood distribution yard that specializes in architectural lumber including domestic and exotic Hardwoods and VG softwoods. Product
Robert Dietz, of the National Association of Home Builders, recently reported that the count of open construction jobs increased in April, according to the most
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently awarded more than $15 million to fund grant proposals to develop and expand the use of wood products,
Corvallis, OR—Bob Bell is new to the sales team of Lucidyne Technologies Inc., headquartered here. He works as the company’s northeast sales representative. Previously, Bell
Buffalo, NY—U-C Coatings, LLC., headquartered here, recently added Tom Martin as their Manufacturing Director. U-C Coatings is adding this new role to help support volume
KANE, PA—Collins, with a sawmill here, recently announced that Jason Stanley joined Collins as Operations Manager-Kane. For the past five years, Stanley held the position
Washington, DC– According to Robert M. Bishop of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in regard to recent shipping delays and the timing of phytosanitary certificates
Woodland, Washington– Norra Timber, owned through an economic association with a large number of private forest owners in northern Sweden, recently invested in a third
Powassan, Ontario– Shaun Rowe recently began working for Quality Hardwoods Ltd., located here, in sales and purchasing. Quality Hardwoods Ltd. purchases green lumber from sawmills
Mississauga, Ontario– Matt Barnes recently began working as a sales representative in U.S. sales for Tropical Forest Products, based here. Barnes, who brings knowledge of
Hackettstown, NJ—The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA®) and John Burns Real Estate Consulting (JBREC) recently reported that their Q1 2021 Kitchen & Bath Market
Alexandria, VA– The International Wood Products Association (IWPA) recently held the 2021 virtual World of Wood (WOW) Convention that offered a full spectrum gathering, including
After eight years at the helm of the International Wood Products Association (IWPA), I am leaving the wood products space and returning to manufacturing to
Jane Boone is Vice President of Operations for King City Forwarding USA, Inc., located in Chesapeake, Virginia. With over 20 years of experience in forestry
