
Lake States Business Trends
Across the Lake States region sources that were contacted noted that while their sales were down overall from where they were six months that they

Across the Lake States region sources that were contacted noted that while their sales were down overall from where they were six months that they

DMSi’s PartnerConnect24 is more than just a conference. It’s a lively center of new ideas and community for the building materials industry. Held every two

Overall, at the time of this writing, lumber spokesmen in the Northeast have had similar responses on how the market is faring. In New York,

“When we started this business, we simply tried to look at the resources that were available and attain the highest and best use for them.

Many lumber market reviews reported by sources throughout the Southeast have an element of negativity. A lumber sales representative in Arkansas said that the market

The Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA) members and promotion sponsors recently gathered for the association’s Mid-Year Meeting at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta,

Golf, sporting clays and dinner comprised the agenda recently for the final Penn-York Lumbermen’s Club meeting of the year. Hosted by Forcey Lumber Company and

Throughout the West Coast region, sources that were contacted at the time of this writing agreed that while their markets are steady, they are still

This September, the American Hardwood Export Council launched an ambitious project challenging some of the most innovative designers in China to create something celebrating the

When leading an association, the highest duty is moving the industry to a place they don’t know they need to go. It’s far easier to
Ilani Casino Hotel in Ridgefield, WA, was the site of the recent Western Hardwood Association Annual Convention. This year’s theme was All In On Hardwood:

Back in 2019, leaders in the hardwood industry decided it was time to stop talking about the threat of look-alike wood products and to actively

With the Thanksgiving holiday and hunting season coming up, production will see a slight slowdown, as is usual for this time of year. While the

Photos By Paul Miller Jr. The 28th Annual West Side Hardwood Club Meeting and Fish Fry was recently enjoyed by approximately 50 attending guests, who

Sawmill contacts commented that log supplies had improved recently. However, log decks were much lower than normal at this time for many of them. We

Rebekah Manthei is co-owner with Sam Manthei of Northern Michigan Hardwoods Inc., located in Petoskey, MI. Northern Michigan Hardwoods is a manufacturer of hardwood flooring,

When leading an association, the highest duty is moving the industry to a place they don’t know they need to go. It’s far easier to continue

Granite Valley Forest Products Brings Jeff Thebo Onboard Granite Valley Forest Products, based in New London, WI, recently brought Jeff Thebo onboard as their new

Eager to incorporate industrial sawmills into your line, but not sure where to start? Wood-Mizer industrial machinery allows you to enter into the market at

UFP Industries has a long history of tackling challenges with creative solutions; of bucking the status quo and finding better ways to get things done.

The Penn-York Lumbermen’s Club recently held a meeting featuring golf and dinner with Penn-Sylvan International Inc., located in Spartansburg, PA, serving as the host. Golf