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
In the Lake States, the health of the lumber market ranges from very positive to not so good, depending on the lumber provider with whom
Langley, BC— Hardwoods Distribution Inc., headquartered here, recently announced that it has, through its subsidiary Hardwoods Specialty Products US LP (“Hardwoods”), purchased Aura Hardwoods. Aura
Tacoma, WA— Northwest Hardwoods, located here, recently announced the following management change. Jason Gobel, currently Product Marketing Director – East Business Unit, has been appointed
Wadley, GA— Frances Cooper, CEO of Cooper Machine, headquartered here, has announced the recent installation of another three saw edger project in Denmark, SC at
Companies providing equipment and other services to the Hardwood lumber industry saw challenges in the economy in 2020 but pushed ahead. These firms also have
In 1948, NHLA “borrowed” a one room garage area from Nicky Brothers Lumber Company to house the first class of the NHLA Inspector Training School.
Well 2020 did not turn out quite as we had hoped! Our plans for a European Plant Tour Event, Regional One-Day Event, and of course
No matter your political persuasion, the seemingly endless 2020 Election is over. Now the votes are cast, and the people have spoken, although it took
As a response to the need for behavioral change brought about by the pandemic, AHEC challenged three prominent Emirati designers to develop versatile public seating
As we moved away from the American Thanksgiving holiday, hunting season and headed towards the Christmas Holiday season, the industry saw many changes and faced
Some contacts commented business was more challenging, with new customers harder to acquire depending on areas contacted. There is concern heading into early winter of
Happy New Year! (I hope!) You’re reading this in January of 2021. However, to meet publication deadlines, this column was submitted in November 2020, as
