

Northeast Business Trends – May 2022
Hardwood markets continue to be robust throughout the Northeast region, with one source stating it is “almost too good.” “The problem is not selling,” he
Hardwood markets continue to be robust throughout the Northeast region, with one source stating it is “almost too good.” “The problem is not selling,” he
(Editor’s Note: In conjunction with the KFIA meeting, a hospitality suite was hosted by Robinson Lumber Company, New Orleans, LA and Houchens Insurance Group, Lexington,
In the Lake States region, lumbermen who were contacted reported that their markets were strong. In Michigan, a lumber source said that, “based on general
Memphis, TN–The National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) recently celebrated the graduation of the 197th class of the Inspector Training School (ITS), located here. Twelve students
It has been a busy spring, and I have enjoyed being back on the road attending a number of industry events and seeing members in
Developed by the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) in collaboration with Disegno, the quarterly design magazine, Words on Wood is a podcast taking an in-depth
Copeland Furniture Recently Debuted The Lisse Collection The family-owned and sustainable enterprise, Copeland Furniture, located in Bradford, VT, planned to debut the Lisse Dining Collection
HMA’s 2022 National Conference and Expo is now just a fond memory. But what a memory! After two years of confinement, our HMA members were
John Grbic is vice president of operations at Adriatic Wood Products Inc., located in Brooklyn, NY. Adriatic Wood Products manufactures custom Hardwood mouldings, carvings, ornaments,
Lumber providers in the Lake States report that the Hardwood lumber markets there are good. “Everything’s pretty good,” stated a lumberman in Wisconsin. “The Hardwoods
Woodbury Heights, NJ– If you drive by a construction site in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware or Maryland you might see wooden frameworks set up around
Hardwood lumber representatives in the Northeast report that the market is doing well, although supply chain issues are still front and center for most. “The
Indianapolis, IN–The 124th Annual Indiana Hardwood Lumbemen’s Association (IHLA) Convention and Exposition was held here recently at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. Approximately 900 people attended.
Hardwood lumber sales in the Southeast remain strong, with some seeing the markedly increased pricing of the last few years starting to level off. However,
Photos provided by Powell Valley Millwork Lexington, KY—Powell Valley Millwork, located near here, a leader in the mouldings and millwork industry, has weathered the chaos
The Hardwood markets on the West Coast are good with the exceptions that one source saw his sales cooling down (even though sales were positive)
Indianapolis, IN–The American Walnut Manufacturers Association (AWMA) recently met at the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association’s Convention & Exposition at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown to conduct
Weather at the start of this year was perfect for logging conditions due to the cold and limited snow, noted some contacts. Log decks are
Orlando, FL–The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show® (IBS) recently returned here to the Orange County Convention Center for an in-person event,
Recent experience has taught us all that predictions can be far off the mark. Nonetheless, the forest products industry is hiring, and looking at the
The Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA) recently kicked off 2022 at its Annual Meeting at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Miramar Beach, Florida.