Lake States Business Trends
Sales of Hardwood lumber in the Lake States are strong, even “crazy”-strong, according to one source. A Michigan lumber provider said his market is “extremely
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05/20/2021
Category: National Hardwood Magazine
Northeast Business Trends
The Hardwood lumber markets in the Northeast are strong, but, as has been the case for some time, product is hard to find. For example,
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05/20/2021
Southeast Business Trends
Sales of Hardwood lumber in the Southeast are strong, with prices at a high level – but one lumber provider is feeling some pushback from
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05/20/2021
West Coast Business Trends
The Hardwood markets on the West Coast are encouraging – but not without problems. In California, a source said the market is “pretty strong. We
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05/20/2021
Ontario Business Trends
As the first day of spring arrived, renewed optimism was felt by some lumber contacts as warmer weather was upon us. Of course, there was
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05/20/2021
Quebec Business Trends
Lumber contacts reported that demand for most species was up as recently as March. With a positive housing market continuing at a strong pace, those
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Looking Ahead
National Conference and Expo 2021 is now in the HMA event(s) ‘completed’ column! And to the HMA members, association colleagues and industry suppliers who made
Linda Jovanovich
05/20/2021
2021 AHEC Events Update
As we finally start to get a clearer picture of a post-COVID world returning to normal, AHEC has updated our events calendar and are building
Michael Snow
05/20/2021
Real Wood. Real Life.
BY MICHAEL MARTIN,PRESIDENT & CEO,NATIONAL WOOD FLOORING ASSOCIATION,CHESTERFIELD, MO 800-422-4556WWW.NWFA.ORG Oscar Wilde once said that “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay
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WCMA Plans Live Event, Partners with Industry Colleagues, Expands Outreach Programs
The WCMA Board of Directors created its strategic plan for the next two years recently, and included expanded educational and communication programs, as well as
Amy Snell
05/20/2021
Introducing the NHLA Leadership Award
In April 2019, the NHLA Board of Managers approved the NHLA Women in Leadership Award to recognize women leaders in the Hardwood lumber industry. If
Lorna D. Christie
05/20/2021
Crafted Elements: Highly Skilled Workers Seek to Have a Positive Impact on Others
By Scott Dalton Dundee, OH—You could be forgiven if you are not yet familiar with Crafted Elements, located here. They are, after all, relatively new
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05/20/2021
Mason’s Mill & Lumber Co.: Flexibility Enables Success
Houston, TX–Some years ago, Mason’s Mill & Lumber Co., located here, began holding lunch-and-learns and other continuing education programs for architects. The reason: architects and
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05/20/2021
HMA NatCon Welcomes Participants
Photos by Paul Miller Jr. and Terry Miller Austin, TX – Recently, 120 participants were on hand to visit exhibitor booths that presented products and
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05/20/2021
ALC Learns Low Interest Rates Continue To Drive Consumer Demand
Pinehurst, NC–The Appalachian Lumbermen’s Club learned that low mortgage interest rates will likely continue to boost home sales for the remainder of 2021. The good
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05/20/2021
In-Person Plans Proceed for Well-Known Sawmilling EXPO in August
On April 12, 2021, attendee registration and housing blocks opened for the 36th Forest Products Machinery & Equipment Exposition (EXPO 2021), and the Southern Forest
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05/20/2021
Sawmill Safety: Addressing the Issues to Protect Your Business
By Michael Culbreth, Loss Control Services Consultant, Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company Like many businesses in the lumber industry, sawmills require heavy-duty machinery, specialized equipment
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05/20/2021
SCMA Convenes for Annual Meeting
Photos by Paul Miller Jr. and Terry Miller Austin, TX–The Hyatt Regency, located here, recently welcomed 15 participants to the Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA)
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05/20/2021
TS Manufacturing Announces New Projects
Lindsay, ON — TS Manufacturing, located here, recently announced several new projects. They include: The Automation and Electronics division completed an upgrade of a carriage
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05/20/2021
Johnson to Serve as VP of Business Development at IBC Manufacturing Company
Memphis, TN — Lance Johnson, vice president of sales and marketing at ISK Biocides, Inc., located here, was recently named to concurrently serve as vice
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05/20/2021
Frazier Joins McDonough Manufacturing Sales Department
Eau Claire, WI —McDonough Manufacturing, headquartered here, recently hired Matthew Frazier as their Southeastern sales representative, working out of his home, just outside Atlanta. With
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05/20/2021