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The American Walnut Manufacturers Association (AWMA) held a Board of Directors meeting recently in conjunction with the 2024 National Hardwood Lumber Association’s Convention at the
Editor’s note: Due to our production and print schedules, we gather Hardwood Purchasing Plans from the end of September till mid-October. This year while we
“This company has been a vital part of our community for nearly a century, thanks to the dedication of all of the previous owners. Staying
Eagle Machinery & Supply, Inc., located in Sugarcreek, OH, is a custom machinery manufacturer and robotics automation supplier. The company is a systems integrator specializing in wood processing systems, optimization solutions for scanning, ripping, crosscutting, sorting and stacking, planing and sanding, finger jointing, industrial bulk material handling systems and hydraulic fluid power systems. Eagle is also a distributing partner and systems integrator for the sales, training, installation, technical support, parts and service of MiCROTEC/WoodEye Log and Lumber Scanners, and OSI Machinerie Systems’ Planers, Sanders, Side and End Matcher Profilers.
As 2024 winds to a close, the Hardwood Manufacturers Association (HMA) would like to take the time to recognize and thank all of the industry stakeholders who have contributed to HMA’s American Hardwoods™ education and promotion campaign. Your generous support goes a long way in reaching consumers and design/build pros through the American Hardwood Information Center (AHIC) at
HardwoodInfo.com.
Over the past several months, I have spoken with many of you in the hardwood industry and have found one topic that keeps coming up: finding new markets. Either domestically through the Real American Hardwood promotion program or internationally through AHEC activities, there is a critical need to create new hardwood consumers all around the globe. And, while I have found general support for AHEC’s overall mission to “grow the pie” for U.S. exporters through generic educational and promotional activities, I also want to stress the real direct benefits to dues-paying members as opposed to the industry at large who all benefit from generic promotion.
Looking ahead to 2025, what excites you? For many, it’s the hope that things won’t get worse, but there are always opportunities. Where will your
In October, more than 50 members of the Hardwood Manufacturers Association (HMA), non-members, and industry suppliers gathered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for the Association’s Fall Regional Meeting. Over three days, attendees shared knowledge, saw new technology and equipment in action, and caught up with industry colleagues—new and old.
Collins Appoints New Chief Financial Officer Collins, located in Wilsonville, OR, recently announced that Lara Moore, will become Chief Financial Officer for the company. Moore
California-based Woodsy Announces First Product And Pre-seed Round To Take On Fast Furniture Woodsy, a Los Angeles, CA-based furniture startup, manufacturing affordable, solid wood furniture,
Mullet Cabinet Expands In Ohio Mullet Cabinet, Inc., located in Millersburg, OH, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) and the Holmes County
Dura Supreme Introduces A Flat Panel Door Style Dura Supreme Cabinetry, located in Howard Lake, MN, recently announced the addition of a unique flat panel
It is a quieter time with the Holiday Season upon us. As we reflect on the past year, and plan for 2025, we cannot help
Across the Lake States region, sources that were contacted at the time of this writing all agreed, but one, that their markets were doing just as well if not better than they were six months ago.
Mixed reports on the lumber market have been received from throughout the Northeast. In Pennsylvania, a lumber sales representative commented, “I’m going to say the
In the Southeast, reviews provided by lumber representatives have been primarily negative. In Tennessee, a lumber spokesperson felt, at the time of this writing, “the
Throughout the West Coast region sources that were contacted noted that their sales continue to be slower than they were six months ago. In Washington,
The Holiday Season is upon us, and businesses have slowed down somewhat, as expected at this time of year, to spend time with family and
Across the Lake States region sources that were contacted noted that while their sales were down overall from where they were six months that they
Overall, at the time of this writing, lumber spokesmen in the Northeast have had similar responses on how the market is faring. In New York,
Craig Patch is a purchasing agent for Carlisle Wide Plank Floors (CWPF) which is headquartered in Stoddard, NH. Working out of the manufacturing facility in
Rebekah Manthei is co-owner with Sam Manthei of Northern Michigan Hardwoods Inc., located in Petoskey, MI. Northern Michigan Hardwoods is a manufacturer of hardwood flooring,
Tyler Kamps is involved in sales and purchasing for Kamps Hardwoods, a wholesaler and distribution yard stationed in Dutton, MI. Kamps Hardwoods purchases roughly 9
Dylan Gessini is the lumber purchaser at One Source Millwork, located in East Syracuse, NY. One Source Millwork is a manufacturer of architectural woodworking, custom
Goodfellow Inc. Increases Hardwood Capacity In The U.S. In its third quarter of 2024, Goodfellow Inc. completed acquisitions of three hardwood processing assets in the
Granite Valley Forest Products Installs Signode Auto Bander Granite Valley Forest Products, located in New London, WI, recently installed and started on operations on a
Granite Valley Forest Products Brings Jeff Thebo Onboard Granite Valley Forest Products, based in New London, WI, recently brought Jeff Thebo onboard as their new
Patrick Lumber Company Names Natalie Heacock As New President The Patrick Lumber Company Board of Directors recently announced the appointment of Natalie Heacock as the
