Featured stories and highlights from Softwood Products Buyer by Miller Wood Trade Publications.
“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
Each spring, the Old West Invitational Turkey Shoot (OWITS) is held in Hulett, WY, with Devils Tower National Monument as the backdrop. The event is
Closing the skills gap is more than a popular media topic; it’s a daily concern for many of us in the forest products industry, especially
By Scott DaltonPhotos by Cindy Shaver “We come in every Monday morning and ask how do we take care of our customers and how do
The North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) recently welcomed members and guests to its annual Leadership Summit in Tucson, AZ at the El Conquistador Spa
The LMC Dealers recently traveled to one of the most anticipated LBM events of the year, the 89th LMC Annual in Houston, Texas. This premier
Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth in Montreal, QC was the recent site of a North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) regional meeting. The afternoon meeting included
KopCoat is an ardent supporter of the Softwood lumber industry. KopCoat’s preservative technologies and products have protected Softwood lumber from sapstain, mold, and metal staining
“We are proud to be family-owned and operated, and we make sure that the personal service we’re known for shines through at all of our
“Quality is the heart of our business. Our company’s ability to effectively cater to architects and builders is what drives our operation.” ~ Adam MacDonald,
The Montréal Wood Convention (MWC) 2024, the premier event for the wood industry in North America and the largest of its kind in Canada, drew
Southern Pine lumber was front and center during the Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association’s (SLMA) and Southern Forest Products Association’s (SFPA) 2024 Spring Meeting held recently
The Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA) recently held its 2024 Annual Meeting at The Charleston Place in Charleston, SC. The event was held during the
Providing technical resources, leading promotional efforts, identifying and developing new markets, and collaborating with other like-minded organizations is key to keeping Southern Pine lumber in
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” We’ve all heard that mantra more times than we can remember. As with most proverbial sayings, there’s a
