Memphis, TN, was the host city of the recent Hardwood Manufacturers Association’s (HMA) 2025 Southern Regional Meeting. Attendees met at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel where Dana Lee Cole, executive director, Hardwood Federation, gave a presentation.
They also toured three nearby facilities, including:
Classic American Hardwoods Inc., which is located in Memphis. Established in 2001, Classic American Hardwoods is known as one of the most respected and recognized hardwood lumber companies in the world. Boasting a forward-thinking and customer-oriented approach to hardwood lumber production, sales and service, Classic American Hardwoods has grown from a 17-acre parcel into a 43-acre facility with five productions lines, a green yard and kiln operations.
Shomaker Lumber, of McKenzie, TN, is a family owned and run sawmill located in West Tennessee. Working in the wood industry for more than four generations, the company specializes in making high-end, high-quality products. As the business changes, Shomaker has made it a point to remain versatile in production to meet the needs of new customers.
Marietta Wood Supply, Marietta, MS, was founded in 1978. Marietta Wood Supply Inc. produces a large variety of crossties and dimensional lumber products. HMA members will get a first-hand look inside their new mill.
Another stop on the tours was Marietta Dry Kiln, of Fulton, MS.
The Hardwood Manufacturers Association is the only national trade organization with membership limited to hardwood sawmills and lumber concentration yards located in the U.S.
Be sure to check out details of the upcoming 2025 HMA National Conference and Expo scheduled for June 11-13 at the Knoxville Convention Center in Knoxville, TN.
Visit hmamembers.org.
