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Vancouver, WA– Sawmills can be tough places to operate. Background, technology, and strength can make or break an operation. The people at JoeScan, headquartered in
Green Bay, WI–Approximately 160 members and guests of the Lake States Lumber Association (LSLA) gathered here recently in honor of the association’s 40th winter meeting,
Drummondville, QC – Primewood was founded in 1987, with their main purpose being to source lumber for their German sister company, Fritz Offerman KG. As
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My three oldest kids (18, 20, and 22) are out of the house now. You would think that would mean more free time and an
If you’ve attended industry events in the last six months, you might have heard about Sustainable Hardwood Certification (SHC). This program is an effort from
It has been three years since the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) had plans to hold its annual Wood Flooring Expo in Milwaukee, but just
Later this month, HMA members and many industry associates will be meeting at the JW Marriott Nashville for HMA’s National Conference and Expo. The event
Stickley Offers A New Product: A Craftsman Console L. & J.G. Stickley Inc., located in Manlius, NY, is offering its 2023 Collector Edition Craftsman Console,
NWFA Completes 66th Home With Gary Sinise Foundation The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), based in St. Louis, has provided flooring for its 66th home
Wood-Mode Improves Its Plant, Introduces New Products As 2022 drew to a close, Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry, located in Kreamer, PA, was due to complete
Cabinetworks Expands Its Pennsylvania Plant Cabinetworks Group (“Cabinetworks” or “the Company”), the country’s largest independently owned manufacturer and distributor of kitchen and bath cabinetry, headquartered
When three Lake States lumbermen were asked about the wellbeing of their separate markets, one of them stated that his business was “very slow.” The
Throughout the Northeast region there is a consensus from sources, at the time of this writing, that sales are slow. One source however does think
Throughout the Southeast region sources agreed, at the time of this writing, that while business is moving along there is no doubt that this market
When West Coast lumbermen were asked to assess their business activity, they gave a mix of answers at the time of the interviews. In Oregon,
As we move forward in the new year, the forest industry continues to struggle with the pandemic, a shortage of trained workers, inflation, and supply
Business was at a slower pace at the start of 2023 than the previous several months. As log and timber prices continued to be volatile,
Lumbermen in the Lake States called their markets, in a word, “OK.” One lumber provider went so far as to say his business is “positive
Across the Northeast region several lumber representatives reported mixed feelings as to where lumber sales and prices stood at the time of this writing. Some
Curt Cooper is the plant manager for Infinity Wood Floors in Crandon, WI, and oversees lumber purchasing for the manufacturer. Infinity Wood Floors purchases 4
Greg Pappas is a lumber buyer for Ten Oaks Flooring and Prolam Floors, both located in Stuart, VA and has been with them for over
Joe Lewis serves as Vice President of Lewis Lumber and Milling, manufacturer of the Reliance Hardwood Flooring brand, as well as solid Hardwood kitchen cabinet
Clayton Miller works in sales and purchasing for Aurora Timberland in Bradford, ON, the Hardwood purchasing and wholesale lumber distribution unit of Alexandria Moulding. He
Antigo, WI—Todd Breitenfeldt was recently promoted to vice president of Kretz Lumber Co., Inc., an employee-owned firm located here. Kretz has a sawmill that manufactures
Buffalo, NY and Tillsonburg, ON—U-C Coatings, LLC, located in Buffalo, and Breeze Dried Inc. of Tillsonburg recently announced that U-C Coatings will be the exclusive
NHLA received the following notice from the Government of Canada. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking feedback on a risk management document (RMD)
Logansport, IN—Evan Long was recently named the salesperson for Northern Indiana and the East Coast for Cole Hardwood Inc., headquartered here. Cole Hardwood manufactures kiln-dried
