

Who’s Who in Hardwood Purchasing
John Kestly is vice president of Boehm-Madisen Lumber Co. They operate three facilities in southeast Wisconsin with the main offices located in Waukesha, WI. Boehm-Madisen
John Kestly is vice president of Boehm-Madisen Lumber Co. They operate three facilities in southeast Wisconsin with the main offices located in Waukesha, WI. Boehm-Madisen
“We are continually striving to bring the best combinations of quality, service and price to our business partners. We know relationships require trust and dependability.
Fastmarkets RISI Senior Economist Dustin Jalbert recently reminded attendees during a virtual meeting that post-COVID – after the vaccinations are distributed plus society and the
AHF to Expand Somerset Facility Pennsylvania-based Hardwood flooring manufacturer AHF Products plans to invest $2.5 million and create 20 full-time jobs at its Somerset, KY
On the West Coast, lumber providers described the Hardwood lumber market as no less than “order-to-order” and, on the upper end, “very good.” A California
In the Southeast, prospects are looking up for the Hardwood lumber industry. For example, a lumber provider in Pennsylvania stated that the domestic and export
In the Northeast, prospects are looking up for the Hardwood lumber industry. For example, a lumber provider in Pennsylvania stated that the domestic and export
The Hardwood lumber market in the Lake States region is good or improving, depending on the lumber provider with whom you talk. “Very good” is
Buffalo, NY— U-C Coatings, LLC., headquartered here, welcomes Brian Bila as their Midwest Territory Sales Representative covering Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota. Bila,
Eau Claire, WI— In the late 1890s, Frank McDonough invented the Travelling Bed Feed, now known as the Linebar Resaw, that revolutionized the sawmill industry.
Bastien, Qc— Lumber Resources, headquartered here, was recently successful in renewing its FSC mixed credit certification. According to the FSC website, FSC Mix products are
Newald, WI— Cleereman Industries, headquartered here, recently performed these installations: • A Cleereman Linear LP-38 Carriage at Windy Ridge Lumber in Crockett, VA;• A new
Akron, IN— Marcus Banning was recently named to a sales position for Pike Lumber Company, based here. Pike manufactures kiln-dried Appalachian Hardwoods including Red and
Hardwood Market Report Editor David Caldwell recently presented the Hardwood Market Update during a complimentary webinar hosted by the Hardwood Manufacturers Association. To follow are
Hillsboro, WI – “We don’t have a website. That’s a non-compete courtesy to the wholesalers who buy flooring from us to re-sell,” said co-owner Salena
Memphis, TN – The National Hardwood Lumber Association celebrated the graduation of the 193rd class of the Inspector Training School recently. Four students completed the
One contact commented that business for them is very strong, both for domestic and export markets, with supplies being tight. They need more logs at
As we move away from the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, some contacts reported business picked up during the early part of the year. With
The markets are good on the West Coast with the exception of one state, in which the market is mixed. In Washington, a lumberman stated,
News about the Hardwood lumber markets in the Southeast is good. In Tennessee, a source stated, “Overall, things have been trending upwards.” He added: “Demand
The Hardwood lumber market in the Northeast is good, according to four lumber providers. “It’s very good, actually,” said a lumberman in Pennsylvania, “but most