BY ALLISON DEFORDEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NORTH AMERICAN FOREST FOUNDATIONCOLLIERVILLE, TN 901-860-4131 adeford@northamericanforestfoundation.org Did you know that more and more, research confirms that being exposed to natural
We each learn in different ways. I am always appreciative when family, friends and colleagues share information that opens my eyes, my heart and my
Third Bench Holdings and New America Energy Corp. Merge New America Energy Corp., headquartered in Alpharetta, GA, a publicly traded corporation looking for acquisitions, recently
WADLEY, GA—Frances Cooper, CEO of Cooper Machine Company, based here, has announced the recent installation of several new machines at a number of locations. Another
MERCERSBURG, PA—Gessner Logging & Sawmill Inc., located in Lykens, PA, recently installed a custom designed mill system from Mellott Manufacturing Co., Inc., located here. The
NEWALD, WI–Cleereman Industries, headquartered here, recently performed these installations, according to Vice President Paul Cleereman: At ZB Forest Products in Reedsville, PA, Cleereman installed a
NEW LONDON, WI—Granite Valley Forest Products Inc., located here, recently added a dry line at its New London facility and carried out modifications so that
LOGANSPORT, IN—David Messer was recently hired as a sales representative for Cole Hardwood, Inc., headquartered here. Cole Hardwood manufactures Hardwood lumber including Ash, Basswood, Beech,
The Hardwood lumber markets in the Lake States continue to be strong. A Michigan lumber provider said his market is “great, the best it’s ever
Lumber sources in the Northeast region are reporting a steady market after months of price increases and low supply. One salesman from a sawmill located
In the Southeast, the Hardwood lumber markets are strong, but in some cases, a species here or there is slow in selling. A Virginia lumber
The Hardwood markets on the West Coast are mixed, varying depending on which lumber provider is telling his story. In Oregon, a distribution yard representative
Across the province, businesses continued to reopen further as restrictions eased through the summer. The announcement of a fourth COVID-19 wave, caused by the Delta
As we move forward into fall, sawmills continue to try to increase production. Production gradually increased over the summer. However, there were low log supplies
Ian Ingersoll is the owner of Ian Ingersoll Cabinetmakers, located in West Cornwall, CT. Ian Ingersoll Cabinetmakers is a custom manufacturer of cabinets, furniture, including
William A. Mueller, of O’Fallon, MO, passed away recently at the age of 91. Beloved husband of Betty D. Mueller; cherished son of the late Albert and
Up in the Lake States, the markets continue to be solid. A Michigan sawmiller said his market is “still good. It’s not quite as hectic,
The Hardwood lumber market in the Northeast remains strong. A Pennsylvania lumber provider said, “The market’s good. It’s better than it was a few months
Lumber providers in the Southeast are optimistic, based on what they have seen in the marketplace. An Arkansas flooring manufacturer stated, “My business is strong.
Ask several lumbermen on the West Coast about how their market is and, to a man, they mention the tight supply of lumber. In California,
As COVID-19 restrictions ease across the province, the forestry sector is optimistic business will improve through the fall. The continued vaccination efforts, the reduction of
