Featured stories and highlights from Softwood Products Buyer by Miller Wood Trade Publications.
The Seven Feathers Casino and Resort, located in Canyonville, OR, was the site for the multi-day Umpqua Valley Lumber Association (UVLA) annual banquet and golf
After a successful 2024 version of the International Woodworking Fair (IWF) recently, event organizers have announced dates for the 2026 edition, which will be Aug.
“We pride ourselves on the value of each member of our team and their contribution to Partap’s success and growth over the years,” ~ Jaspal
Product differentiation is a key part of any marketing strategy. It distinguishes your product from your competition, creates brand loyalty, and communicates the uniqueness and
“We want to be considered the debarking experts, not just the Nicholson experts.” ~ John Jennings, Director of Capital Sales, Nicholson Manufacturing More than 75
“Building is a trade that’s never going away, and we need smart, ingenious people who work well with their hands. We try to hire the
UFP Industries has a long history of tackling challenges with creative solutions; of bucking the status quo and finding better ways to get things done.
UFP Industries is one of the world’s manufacturing giants, standing behind three companies that specialize in retail, construction and packaging. Whether it’s goods that get
The North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) recently held its Southeast Regional Meeting in Biloxi, MS at the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino. The afternoon
The Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association (MLMA), located in Jackson, MS, was established in 1954 among a group of Mississippi family-owned mills. They have maintained a
Taphouse Unchained in Coeur d’Alene, ID was the local site for the recent cocktail reception that PotlatchDeltic and Stimson Lumber Company co-host annually. Each year
The Saw Blade Invitational Golf Scramble, hosted by Idaho Forest Group (IFG) and Alta Forest Products, and held at the Coeur d’Alene Resort in Coeur
Members of the Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA) recently gathered in Atlanta for their 2024 Mid-Year Meeting. The event took place at the Georgia World
“With 75 years comes a reputation; we get phone calls from Illinois, we get phone calls from Washington, the East Coast, the West Coast —
“Knowing that we have control over our products from the very beginning of the process to the very end allows us to make the right
“Our people make a huge difference. Their work ethic and commitment set the tone for the company, and it resonates with our customer base. Their
Almost every Softwood business understands the importance of safety. Yet a company’s risk profile changes constantly, and it’s difficult for many business leaders to keep
This year marked the 70th Anniversary of the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association, aka WRCLA/Real Cedar, established in 1954. That milestone was celebrated by the
Amaterra Winery in Portland, OR, was the site recently for the North American Wholesale Lumber Association’s (NAWLA) Portland Regional Meeting. The evening included networking with
Western Wood Products Association (WWPA) concluded its 2024 Annual Meeting recently at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, WA. The three-day event brought together industry leaders
The Vancouver Club in Vancouver, BC, was the site of a recent regional meeting hosted by the North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA). Scheduled speakers
