Featured stories and highlights from Softwood Products Buyer by Miller Wood Trade Publications.
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
By Michael Culbreth, Loss Control Services Consultant, Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company Sawmills have been around for hundreds of years helping to build modern society
In early 2020, as the nation was thrust into a global pandemic and sheltering in place became the new normal, home improvement plans were hatching
Back in 2014, NELMA first opened their doors to consumers with a unique, first-of-its-kind, Virtual Tour, located at www.nelma.org, and changed the way the industry
Lexington, NC—SII’s equipment can be seen producing high quality products for hundreds of lumber companies throughout America. While being a staple in the lumber industry,
Thompson Falls, MT—Thompson River Lumber (TRL), based here, has been providing quality lumber and lumber products since 1987. Species offered include Douglas Fir, Engelmann Spruce,
Springfield, OR— Oregon Industrial Lumber Products, located here, recently developed and debuted Denali Cedar, which John McDowell, President for OILP, defines as “the peak of
BC Wood is pleased to announce that the Global Buyers Mission™ (GBM), the largest and most important wood show for international buyers and Canadian sellers
Buffalo, NY— U-C Coatings LLC, headquartered here, is celebrating its 50-year anniversary in 2021. “Since our founding in Buffalo in 1971, we have been proud
There are some in the Softwood industry who would say Cedar sells itself. If you’re a fan of species like Western Red Cedar—and there are
(The Softwood Forest Products Buyer is reaching out to company leaders across the industry to solicit their input on key issues that impact overall business
Attendee registration and housing blocks are officially open for the 36th Forest Products Machinery & Equipment Exposition (EXPO 2021), and the Southern Forest Products Association
Sales growth expectations rise to 13.4% As for future sales and overall industry health, bullish demand and consumer confidence continue to fuel a positive outlook.
Trenton, MI– With acres of Hardwood and softwood lumber available for use by contractors, homeowners, and builders, quality lumber has been among Mans Lumber &
Photos by Gary Miller Richmond, VA–Richmond Raceway Complex was the recent site for the biennial two-day Expo Richmond 2021/37th East Coast Sawmill and Logging Equipment
Chicago, IL– The North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA), headquartered here, recently announced it will hold next year’s Leadership Summit March 5-8, 2022 at Marriott
In 2017, San Group purchased the Coulson Sawmill, now identified as San Port Alberni “A Mill.” The design and purpose of the original Coulson sawmill
Lampasas, TX— Pelican Bay Forest Products, with offices located here, is a national company with distribution yards in Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho and Texas. Deep
The Friends School of Portland was searching for a new piece of land to support their expansion. On the wish list: generous space for outdoor
Casco, Maine — Two long-standing family businesses are joining forces with Hancock Lumber’s announcement of their plans to acquire Lapointe Lumber, a fourth-generation independent building
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 and
