2022 brought welcomed business to Northeast lumber operations. In Vermont, demand varies, according to a sawmill operations manager. “The market for some species is very
Supply and demand, as well as trucking issues, daunt Southeastern lumber suppliers. “Distribution and supply chain issues are real,” said a Tennessee lumber supplier. The
Along the West Coast, lumber movement remained favorable. In Washington, lumber was selling well as of this writing. “Business is going well,” said a purchasing
Little Chute, WI–When John Wiley purchased Elipticon Wood Products, Inc. back in 1993, it is very likely he could not have envisioned just how much
Ontario continues to be hammered by the Omicron virus, with cases rising in mid-January, affecting businesses across the province. It is hoped that this new
The economy is expected to grow by almost 4 percent in 2022, much higher than the 2.2 percent rate over the past 20 years. But
Lumber contacts remain optimistic as we move into 2022, and all hope that the Coronavirus will soon be a thing of the past. Despite the
To Meet Production Demands, Vanguard Buys Drexel Plant Vanguard Furniture of Conover, NC has purchased a former Drexel Furniture manufacturing plant in Morganton, NC. Vanguard’s
Atlee Kaufman is owner and lumber buyer for Bentwood Solutions LLC, located in Millersburg, OH. A family owned and operated business, Bentwood Solutions purchases approximately
Harrisburg, PA–Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced recently that Deer Park Lumber, a family-owned Hardwood sawmill with domestic and international
Franklin, PA—Ron Jones Hardwood Sales Inc., located here, recently added two dry kilns manufactured by SII Dry Kilns, located in Lexington, NC. Each kiln has
Logansport, IN—Brian Gibson was recently promoted to sales manager for Cole Hardwood Inc., headquartered here. Cole Hardwood manufactures Ash, Basswood, Beech, Cherry, Hard and Soft
Portland, OR—Natalie Heacock has recently been promoted to CFO for Patrick Lumber Co., headquartered here. Patrick Lumber is a secondary manufacturer and exporter of niche
Newald, WI—Cleereman Industries, located here, and one of the leading manufacturers of top quality sawmill equipment, is proud to announce the purchase of CPF Manufacturing
Buffalo, NY– U-C Coatings, LLC, headquartered here, is pleased to introduce Mark Peaden as the Eastern Service Technician for U-C Coatings. Peaden joined U-C Coatings/Contechem
Asheville, NC-The Appalachian Lumbermen’s Club (ALC) recently approved scholarships at two colleges to help students in forestry careers. The funds will aid forestry technology students
In 1983, Tim and Rhonda Kendrick could never have imagined the level of growth their little sawmill and logging operation would come to know. From
Logistics companies that transport U.S. lumber to ports overseas met with some turbulent waters in 2021, especially when it came to the supply chain problems.
By Scott Dalton Ramsey, MN — The history of Danner’s Cabinet Shop (DCS), located here, spans six decades of quality, custom cabinet manufacturing and three
Hot Springs, AR–The annual West Side Hardwood Club Christmas luncheon was held here recently at the charming Hot Springs Country Club. The yearly event drew
Photos By Gary Miller Point Clear, AL–Approximately 33 members and guests recently attended the annual Southwestern Hardwood Manufacturers Club (SWHMC) Christmas gathering, held here at
