
News Developments – May 2023
Mullet Cabinet Expands In Ohio Mullet Cabinet, Inc., located in Millersburg, OH, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) and the Holmes County

Mullet Cabinet Expands In Ohio Mullet Cabinet, Inc., located in Millersburg, OH, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) and the Holmes County

Lumbermen in the Lake States who were recently interviewed said their business activity was good. A Michigan sawmill representative remarked that the market has been

Brewer, ME—Nyle Dry Kilns, based here, believes that in the current market, sawmills will start turning to their equipment suppliers looking for ways to make

The North American Forest Foundation (NAFF) is on a mission to nurture the next generation through education – because helping kids become #exTREEmelysmart creates a

Photos By Paul Miller Jr., Terry Miller and Chris Fehr Lexington, KY–Members and guests of the Kentucky Forest Industries Association (KFIA) met here recently at

Gatesville, NC – Gates Milling, located here, was founded in 1978 by Brian H. Martin. Martin bought an existing operation to become a producer and

Photos By Paul Miller Jr., Terry Miller and Chris Fehr Nashville, TN–The Hardwood Manufacturers Association (HMA) recently brought their message of “Agents of Change” to

Throughout the Northeast region sources have said that their sales are better than they have been. In Maryland a lumber representative said that his sales

Newcomerstown, OH – When David Weissman purchased Oak Pointe, located here, in July 2007, he knew he was buying into a solid company. Weissman had

Roanoke, VA – Appalachian Lumbermen’s Club (ALC) members seeking workers in 2023 should change their method of reaching younger candidates, according to a speaker at

Throughout the Southeast region there seems to be mixed opinions on how the market is doing at the time of this writing. One source said

In today’s confusing and unpredictable world, I continue to take comfort in the cyclical nature of HMA’s calendar of events. Don’t misunderstand. Each day typically

West Coast lumbermen, when recently interviewed, voiced positive sentiments about their markets. “The market is starting to pick up, more so than a couple of

Tulsa, OK—When Jim McKellar Sr. co-founded M&M Lumber, located here, back in 1964, he likely had no idea that one day his granddaughter would be

As part of our ongoing promotion of underutilized species of American Hardwoods, AHEC is working with three designer-makers from the Nordic regions – Norway, Sweden

Nashville, TN – The Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA) held its 2023 Annual Meeting recently at the JW Marriott, located here, in conjunction with the

Spring has finally decided to show up, as winter held its grip longer than many of us preferred. Logging activities were constrained as a result

It has been a busy spring, and I have enjoyed being back on the road attending several industry events and seeing members in person. I

Photos By Leslie Brienza Woodstock, VT – The New England Lumbermen’s Association (NELA) recently held their annual winter meeting at the Woodstock Inn, located here.

Business activity varied over the last few months for secondary wood products manufacturers. Some truck trailer flooring businesses were busy, as well as moulding and

Somerset, KY—According to published reports, Merrick Hardwoods, located here, has acquired the assets of Southern Kentucky Hardwood Flooring, located in Gamaliel, KY. The company will