Category: Feature Stories

Pittsburgh, PA–Regional Meetings have long been a favorite with members of the Hardwood Manufacturers Association, headquartered here. That’s because, by touring sawmills, concentration yards and

Woodville, MS – Located here in this quaint town of fewer than 2,000 residents and situated due north of the Louisiana-Mississippi border in a state

Editor’s note: Sources in the transportation industry who handle various aspects of shipping North American wood products around the world shared their insights into how

“We are continually striving to bring the best combinations of quality, service and price to our business partners. We know relationships require trust and dependability.

Fastmarkets RISI Senior Economist Dustin Jalbert recently reminded attendees during a virtual meeting that post-COVID – after the vaccinations are distributed plus society and the

Hardwood Market Report Editor David Caldwell recently presented the Hardwood Market Update during a complimentary webinar hosted by the Hardwood Manufacturers Association. To follow are

Hillsboro, WI – “We don’t have a website. That’s a non-compete courtesy to the wholesalers who buy flooring from us to re-sell,” said co-owner Salena

Memphis, TN – The National Hardwood Lumber Association celebrated the graduation of the 193rd class of the Inspector Training School recently. Four students completed the

Companies providing equipment and other services to the Hardwood lumber industry saw challenges in the economy in 2020 but pushed ahead. These firms also have

Johnson City, TN – Appalachian Lumbermen’s Club members learned at a recent meeting here to evaluate the risk of every action before taking it. A

The Graduation of the 193rd Class of the NHLA Inspector Training School MEMPHIS, TN – The National Hardwood Lumber Association celebrated the graduation of the

Nashville, IN – Distinctive Hardwood Floors, located here, provides custom contemporary and old world flooring, featuring distressed and antiqued wood flooring including American domestics, French

Fort Loudon, PA – Thriving and surviving for 100 years as a business requires more than sheer luck. It requires excellent business savvy, complete dedication,

High Point, NC–The third round of the 2020 High Point Furniture Market, held here, was certainly the charm for 2020 with manufacturers working extra to

When asked about success in 2020 and expectations for 2021, one lumberman wrote: “Was 2020 a successful year? Well, if your definition is accomplishing the

By Matthew Fite Peshtigo, WI—Aacer Flooring, based here, manufactures Hardwood floors on which elite athletes sprint and make quick stops, their sneakers squeaking audibly. The

By Michelle Keller Vancouver, BC–Hardwoods Distribution Inc. (HDI), located here, is a leading distributor of architectural decor materials, including Hardwood lumber, decorative surfaces and composite

By Paul Miller Milan, IN–An expansion of Pike Lumber Co.’s manufacturing facility here, complete with new handling and sawmilling equipment, has positioned it to double

By Zach Miller Dermott, AR–The annual West Side Hardwood Club/Maxwell Fish Fry was held here recently at the Maxwell’s 7 Devil’s Lodge. It was attended

(Pictured above, from left): Bonnie Bush, Mindy Markert and Tanya Hauber. By Sue Putnam Imagine working daily at a manual edger in a sawmill, physically

By Sue Putnam (Editor’s note: For the purpose of the research discussed in this article and accompanying graphics, the term renovator refers to the consumer.