

West Coast Business Trends – March 2025
West Coast Business Trends Optimism Rises Despite West Coast Wildfires Across the West Coast sources that were contacted agreed that their sales have slowed down
West Coast Business Trends Optimism Rises Despite West Coast Wildfires Across the West Coast sources that were contacted agreed that their sales have slowed down
Southeast Business Trends – March 2025 Southeasterners Offer A Variety Of Species And Opinions On Tariffs Throughout the Southeast, lumber industry sources expressed mild disappointment
Northeast Business Trends – March 2025 Lumber Sources Share Concern Over Future Unpredictability Northeastern lumber sources reported preparation for an unpredictable future and competition with
Lake States Business Trends – March 2025 Lake States Region Not Hindered By The Winter Weather Across the Lake States region, sources that were contacted
Industry News – March 2025 Mike Schulke Joins Granite Valley Products Granite Valley Forest Products, located in New London, WI, recently welcomed Mike Schulke to
Who’s Who in Hardwoods – March 2025 The Keim Company Markets Hardwood Mouldings And Millwork Ben Yoder is the hardwood lumber buyer at The Keim
In Memoriam – James Devereaux It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of James “Jim” Devereaux on February 2, 2025. He
The 2024 LBM Expo, held recently at Mohegan Sun’s Earth Expo & Convention Center in Uncasville, CT, was a resounding success, drawing thousands of industry
“We have always had the choice to do a little bit of everything, or choose one thing and become really good at it and be
By Cadance JohnsonAssociate Editor Hope For The Spring Season and Concern Over House Bills Circulate In The Northeast Lumber representatives share their worries about the
“Our forte has always been the contractor, custom home builders and local repair and remodeling guys. I’m in a relationship business and being competitive and
By Terry MillerPresident Inland West Region Maintains A Steady Market Despite Difficulties Throughout the Inland West region, sources that were contacted at press time were
“We must be a low-cost, reliable producer to serve our customers best. Then, every decision of our capital expansion project has been geared to automation,
Chris FehrMarketing Consultant / Editor Market Conditions Remain Steady Throughout Midwest Region Sources that were contacted in the Midwest region all agreed that their sales
By Allison DeFordExecutive DirectorNorth American Forest FoundationCollierville, TN901-860-4131adeford@northamericanforestfoundation.org Isn’t it ironic how a random conversation can turn into a 30,000-foot opportunity? To open someone’s eyes
By Zach Miller After A Strong Start To 2025 For West Coast Producers, Uncertainty Prevails At the time of this writing, a 25 percent tariff