Champions Of The Industry Meet in Philadelphia At LMC Expo The 2025 LMC Expo, according to organizers, ignited a powerful gathering in Philadelphia, uniting the
WRCLA Mix & Mingle Draws Solid Support The Western Red Cedar Lumber Association, aka WRCLA / Real Cedar, hosted their annual Mix & Mingle event
Patrick Lumber Company: Preparing For Growth Over The Next Century And Beyond “I believe that people are the most important part of Patrick Lumber. So,
Northeast Business Trends A Wintry Mix Of Tariffs, Slowdowns And Labor By Cadance JohnsonContributing Writer The Northeastern softwood market encountered a flurry of issues throughout
“Once your kiln is installed, we are there, on-site, to help you train your operators for several weeks. We want to make sure that you
Inland West Business Trends Seasonal Slowdowns Accompanied By Selective Purchasing By Terry MillerPresident Softwood contacts across the Inland West described a market marked by seasonal
Donna Whitaker: 2025 John J. Mulrooney Award Recipient Donna Whitaker The North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) proudly presented the prestigious John J. Mulrooney Award
Midwest Business Trends Encouraging Activity In The Midwest By Chris FehrMarketing Consultant / Editor Softwood contacts across the Midwest described a market that is steady
Elk Creek Forest Products (ECFP) hosted a warm and welcoming Happy Hour during the recent NAWLA Traders Market in Kansas City, bringing together more than
West Coast Business Trends Seasonal Slowdown Compounded By Duties/Tariffs By Zach Miller At the time of this writing this strange year is soon to be
The Softwood Lumber Industry Desires A Brighter 2026 Based on the reports from various regions, domestic and international, the overall consensus for 2025 was that
Southeast Business Trends A Southeastern Slump By Lara StearsmanAssociate Editor “Uncertainty” is the word circulating among many Southeastern softwood lumber representatives as they discuss their
Equipment Manufacturers Expecting A Smoother 2026 Compared To A Rocky 2025 In 2025, the increased usage of AI and efficiency upgrades in sawmills has been
Softwood Export Council Achieves $688 Million In International Sales For U.S. Softwood Suppliers By Rose BradenPresidentSoftwood Export Councilrbraden@softwood.org In a year when the nation has
The Future of Lumber, Led by NAWLA Introducing NAWLA’s New Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan The lumber and building materials distribution channel is changing faster
New ANSI Standard www.apawood.org APA has a long-standing role in standards development. As an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited standards developer, APA has published
