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The bad weather early this year did not dampen demand for Hardwood finished goods. In fact, the U.S. housing market is performing well, boosting demand
The bad weather early this year did not dampen demand for Hardwood finished goods. In fact, the U.S. housing market is performing well, boosting demand
HAMBURG, NY—Joey Perot recently joined Baillie Lumber Co., headquartered here, as the domestic Hardwood lumber trader for the Southwest region. Perot comes to Baillie with
BRADFORD, PA – A joint venture between the Rossi Group, based in Cromwell, CT, and The Lyme Timber Company LP (“Lyme”), located in Hanover, NH,
PIQUA, OH—Hartzell Hardwoods, headquartered here, has recently upgraded its equipment and facilities. The firm has added a new dry storage warehouse. It also has added
PEACH BOTTOM, PA—Stoltzfus Forest Products, located here, began installation of two, new 37,000 board foot dry kilns manufactured by SII Dry Kilns of Lexington, NC
MONTREAL, QC—Autolog, with its head office here, recently announced the launch of a new, revolutionary sensor called R-TRAC. This new sensor is taking live degree
LANGLEY, BC—MillTech Inventory Management Solutions, headquartered here, recently announced that Ward Mintzler has joined MillTech as Vice President of Sales and Product Manager. As VP
NEWALD, WI–Cleereman Industries, headquartered here, recently performed these installations, according to Vice President Paul Cleereman: Kretz Lumber Company in Antigo, WI recently upgraded their carriage
CRYSTAL FALLS, MI—Lake States Lumber Association Education, headquartered here, will be offering a Hardwood Lumber Grading Short Course at Northcentral Technical College in Antigo, WI
FORT WAYNE, IN—DR Lubricants has acquired Biolube, located here, from the founders of Biolube, George Barker and Bob Pennycoff, both of whom have retired. Kelly
BRUCE COLLINS is general manager and purchasing agent for Marsh Lumber Co., located in Pamplico, SC. Marsh Lumber Company is a division of Marsh Furniture
Berkeley Springs, WV—Hardwood furniture manufacturer Gat Creek, based here, purchases 1.7 million board feet of Hardwoods annually in Maple (No. 1 Common), Walnut (FAS), Ash
Kingston, NH—Founded in 1982 by veteran lumberman Bob French with his son Steve as the first employee and a $50,000 line of credit from the
Photos by Terry Miller and Paul Miller Jr. Indianapolis, IN–The 2021 Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association (IHLA), along with Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Co., recently presented
Photos by Paul Miller Jr. Lexington, KY–The Kentucky Forest Industries Association (KFIA) recently completed a successful 56th Annual Meeting, held here at the Embassy Suites.
Photos by Terry Miller The American Walnut Manufacturers Association (AWMA) met recently at the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermens Association Convention. AWMA conducted its annual business meeting
Steve James, President and CEO Frank Miller Lumber Inc., Union City, IN www.frankmiller.com Frank Miller Lumber Inc. produces approximately 20 million board feet of American
(This guest article provided by Tom Inman, president of the Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers Inc.) Forest and lumber certification is a complex issue but Appalachian Hardwood
Nothing stays the same, especially us. And perhaps it’s because my grandchildren are “growing like weeds,” or that several close friends have recently passed away
Demonstrating the legality and sustainability of the U.S. Hardwood industry has long been a major focus of AHEC’s promotional activities. From the early Life Cycle
It’s never easy to say goodbye, especially when you work for an industry that helped build America and even saved it once or twice during