Antigo, WI—Todd Breitenfeldt was recently promoted to vice president of Kretz Lumber Co., Inc., an employee-owned firm located here. Kretz has a sawmill that manufactures
Greg Pappas is a lumber buyer for Ten Oaks Flooring and Prolam Floors, both located in Stuart, VA and has been with them for over
Later this month, HMA members and many industry associates will be meeting at the JW Marriott Nashville for HMA’s National Conference and Expo. The event
Richmond, VA–This is where Continental Underwriters, Inc. stands out. Founded in 2013, the Continental team brings 175+ years of insurance experience to the table, including
The waters are choppy for lumber shipping companies, but they continue doing their due-diligence and seeing positive results. One shipper stated: “Our lumber shipments are
Lumbermen in the Lake States called their markets, in a word, “OK.” One lumber provider went so far as to say his business is “positive
Across the Northeast region several lumber representatives reported mixed feelings as to where lumber sales and prices stood at the time of this writing. Some
Woodinville, WA–Strasser, headquartered here, manufactures bathroom vanities, furniture, and accessories. The company utilizes 125,000 board feet of Hardwood lumber annually of Cherry, Maple, Alder and
Throughout the Southeast region, sources have said that their markets are slower than they have been. One source noted, at the time of this writing,
Point Clear, AL– The Grand Hotel, located here, recently welcomed approximately 50 members and guests of the Southwestern Hardwood Manufacturers Club (SWHMC) at their annual
By Dallin Brooks, Executive Director, National Hardwood Lumber Assoc. Being a middle child in a big, blended family, with 9 siblings, as well as being
Assessments of Hardwood lumber markets on the West Coast are mixed. It’s either “strong,” “barely fair” or “steady,” depending on which lumberman you’re listening to.
Somerset, KY—“Merrick Hardwoods is a highly integrated company from forest to finished product,” said President Steve Merrick. “Our operations include timber, lumber manufacturing, drying, milling,
When the Real American Hardwood Coalition (RAHC) conducted research to identify consumer awareness about real wood products, the data confirmed that there is a lot
As we move into 2023, and remember the challenges faced and overcome of the past year, supply and demand are still off at this time.
Hot Springs, AR–The Hot Springs Country Club was the site recently for the annual West Side Hardwood Club’s Christmas lunch meeting, sponsored by Hugg &
Webinars and Zoom calls have let us meet virtually with anyone in the world from the comfort of our home office, but as any sales
The pace of business is gradually returning following the holiday period with most species, grades and thicknesses being available, commented contacts in Quebec and along
HMA’s National Conference and Expo 2023 is just around the corner, and for the next six weeks, it’s full steam ahead for our March 22-24
NWFA Completes 66th Home With Gary Sinise Foundation The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), based in St. Louis, has provided flooring for its 66th home
Joe Lewis serves as Vice President of Lewis Lumber and Milling, manufacturer of the Reliance Hardwood Flooring brand, as well as solid Hardwood kitchen cabinet
