Featured stories and highlights from Softwood Products Buyer by Miller Wood Trade Publications.
By Robert Dietz, Ph.DChief Economist and Senior Vice President for Economics and Housing Policy for National Association Of Home Builders (The following is re-printed from
The year just past was good to Softwood lumber companies, but it was not without its challenges – even strong challenges. Some companies simply got
An equipment manufacturer stated, “Sawmills have seen better prices on their lumber and 2022 looks to be very strong for both sawmills and equipment manufacturers.”
Wood Convention (MWC) are looking forward to being back in person on March 29-31, 2022. The event, that has its roots in the Canadian Lumbermen’s
Searsmont, ME—Robbins Lumber Company, located here, recently acquired Limington Lumber of East Baldwin, ME, and one reason was that despite about a two-hour distance between
Photos by Zach Miller Vancouver, BC – More than 100 members and guests recently gathered at Mahoney’s Tavern as the North American Wholesale Lumber Association
Photos by Terry Miller Bretton Woods, NH– LumbahPaloozah 2021 was the scene for NELMA’s 88th Annual Meeting, held here recently at the Omni Mt. Washington
McMinnville, OR— Elk Creek Forest Products (ECFP), located here, is a full-service lumber processor, remanufacturer, and volume distributor of premium Douglas Fir. Since its founding
St. Louis, MO– Mark Drone grew up in a lumber family in a small town in Illinois and now serves as general manager for Forest
Dallas, TX– Oldham Lumber Co., based here, is a full-service lumberyard committed to carrying on the tradition of value, service, quality and integrity. The company’s
By David J. Lynch(c) 2021, The Washington Post The commercial pipeline that each year brings $1 trillion worth of toys, clothing, electronics and furniture from
By Brad Kirkbride, Managing Director, WRCLA Efficient and effective distribution channels are the backbone of any industry, and Western Red Cedar is no exception. As
Photos by Terry Miller Atlanta, GA – Since 1950, the Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA) has sponsored the Forest Products Machinery & Equipment Exposition –
Photos by Zach Miller Recently, the Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (SLMA) held its 59th Annual Conference at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in
Las Vegas, NV– Economist Chris Kuehl was the scheduled keynote presentation at the 2021 AWFS® Fair, which was held here at the Las Vegas Convention
Chehalis, WA– In conjunction with the Inland Lumber Producers’ 37th Annual Golf Tournament, held at the Coeur d’Alene Resort in Coeur d’Alene, ID, Alta Forest
Photos By Terry Miller Coeur d’Alene, ID– The Saw Blade Invitational Golf Scramble, held by Idaho Forest Group (IFG) and Alta Forest Products, was recently
Biloxi, MS– The Beau Rivage was the setting here for the 67th Annual Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association’s (MLMA) Convention and Tradeshow. The event attracted more
When the pandemic created unprecedented demand for preservative-treated wood products, it also increased customer’s need for specific information to properly specify and use these products.
Pineville, NC— With multiple locations in North and South Carolina, The Building Center, Inc. is among the nation’s largest privately-held lumber dealers. The company purchases
Hulett, WY— Neiman Enterprises, Inc., headquartered here, saw a golden opportunity in 2020 and capitalized on it, adding a sawmill in Gilchrist, OR to its
