
Lake States Business Trends
Lumber movement in the Lake States region was described recently as favorable. The co-owner of a Wisconsin sawmill characterized the market as fine. “I would

Lumber movement in the Lake States region was described recently as favorable. The co-owner of a Wisconsin sawmill characterized the market as fine. “I would

Southeastern lumber representatives reported strong market activity in recent weeks. For a Georgia sawmill that processes wood in two states, the market is doing well.

The Hardwood lumber markets in the Northeast remain strong, according to sources contacted. In recent weeks, the lumber market was trending well, said the president

The market was strong recently along the West Coast, said the sales manager of an Oregon-based Hardwood distribution yard. “Everything’s still strong nationally,” he said.

As we head into a new year, and reflect on the past year, there were many positives for the Hardwood industry. The strong housing sector

As we head into 2022, contacts are cautiously optimistic for a better year than 2021 in the Hardwood industry. The year was filled with many

WoodgeniX Is Expanding And Consolidating Its Facilities WoodgeniX, located in Random Lake, WI, is currently undergoing a 25,000 square foot expansion, which is expected to

Ben Wallace is a Wood Scientist and R&D Materials Science Manager involved in lumber purchasing at The Marvin Brand, located in Warroad, MN. He works

Basel, Switzerland—LSI, a global specialty chemicals business with leading positions in Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) and Specialty Products Solutions (SPS), recently announced that it has

Buffalo, NY—U-C Coatings, LLC, headquartered here, a manufacturer of wood protection products, is introducing Fence Guard® Stain Concentrate, an innovative new wood fence stain from

Eau Claire, WI—McDonough Manufacturing Company, headquartered here, recently hired Travis Shepherd to work in Senior Technical Sales & Support. A graduate of Haywood Community College’s

Logansport, IN—At Cole Hardwood Inc., located here, Tori Cole Wagoner is in the third generation of the Cole family and is currently in a growing

AHEC Works with Young Designers in Germany and a Prestigious Berlin Museum to Showcase the Environmental Credentials of American Hardwoods. Designers today have an enormous

HMA’s 2022 National Conference and Expo is fast approaching, and I look forward to meeting with many of you in Florida, March 23-25. If you

It seems like Congress drafted and passed a comprehensive Farm Bill just yesterday, but the old saying that time flies is a true one. The

As we wrap up 2021, I am grateful that the WCMA was able to add value to WCMA members by creating opportunities to network, participate

BY RENEE HORNSBYDIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONSNATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER ASSOCIATIONMEMPHIS, TN 901-399-7560 www.nhla.com Civilizations around the world have been celebrating the start of each new

Rathdrum, ID—Paw Taw John Services Inc. (PTJ) is a veteran-owned-and-operated machine systems integrator, distributor and repair center. Founded in 1986 by Jerry Johnson, PTJ offers

Johnson City, TN–The Appalachian Lumbermen’s Club (ALC) recently received reports on advocacy and promotion at its meeting here at the Carnegie Hotel. Dana Cole, executive

By Robert Dietz, Ph.D.Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for Economics and Housing Policy for National Association Of Home Builders (The following is re-printed from

Hot Springs, AR – Family-owned and operated Cabinet Door Shop (CDS), located here, produces custom cabinet doors and dovetail drawers for cabinet makers across the