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These past several months I’ve been on the road for the Association, and it’s been wonderful seeing and speaking with you. What hasn’t been so

These past several months I’ve been on the road for the Association, and it’s been wonderful seeing and speaking with you. What hasn’t been so

Witmer Furniture Expands, Adds Two Furniture Collections Witmer Furniture of Abbotsford, WI is introducing two new solid wood bedroom collections soon and is expanding its

Dan Shiels is president of Whitewater Forest Products, located in Batavia, OH, and Chase Shiels is vice president. Both men are involved with purchasing rough

Frisco, TX—Northwest Hardwoods (“NWH” or the “Company”) recently made the strategic decision to relocate the Company’s head office to Frisco, TX. The creation of a

Natchez, MS–The overall mood at the recent Southwestern Hardwood Manufacturers Club (SWHMC) was very optimistic. The concerns are the rising interest rates and inflation coupled

Hardwood lumber is moving well in Quebec and Ontario, despite a number of difficulties. A sales and marketing representative for a lumber producer in Quebec

Waynesville, NC—Oaks Unlimited Inc., headquartered here, distributes green and kiln-dried Appalachian Hardwood lumber. The operation offers primarily Red and White Oak and Poplar in 4/4

Memphis, TN—The Board of Managers of the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA), headquartered here, recently announced the appointment of Dallin Brooks as the organization’s executive

Miramar Beach, FL–”Investing in the Future” was the theme of the Hardwood Manufacturers Association’s (HMA) 2022 National Conference and Expo, recently held here at the

Shrewsbury, PA—To hear Brad Rehmeyer tell it, the history of Rehmeyer Wood Floors, which is located here, actually begins with cabinets. “I’m the founder, but

With milder weather conditions and snow melting quickly across the province at the time of this writing, sawmills reported having better log decks even though

Hollywood, FL–Business sessions at the annual meeting of the Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers Inc. (AHMI) recently provided valuable information on key industry topics in 2022. Attendees

Contacts commented sawmill production was up in late winter, which were noted by wholesalers and secondary manufacturing facilities. However, supplies are still a bit shy

Miramar Beach, FL– The Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA) held its 2022 Annual Meeting recently at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, located here, in

As Hardwood sales remain strong in the Southeast, industry sources in the region continue to look for ways to adapt to the current economic climate.

Lumber providers on the West Coast who were contacted gave positive assessments of their markets. One distributor put it this way: Inflation, especially fuel costs,

Roanoke, VA–Members of the Appalachian Lumbermen’s Club (ALC) know that supply chain issues are causing hardships and a researcher offered ways to lessen the impact.

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