Month: May 2023

201 posts

Lake States Buiness Trends – May 2023

Lumbermen in the Lake States who were recently interviewed said their business activity was good. A Michigan sawmill representative remarked that the market has been steady lately. “Sales have been pretty good,” he stated. However, he noted, business is not as good as it was a year ago. “Six months ago, sales were down,” he […]

Nyle Dry Kilns Innovates With New Kiln Optimization Equipment

Brewer, ME—Nyle Dry Kilns, based here, believes that in the current market, sawmills will start turning to their equipment suppliers looking for ways to make their equipment smarter and running as efficiently as possible. It is from that belief that they announced last year, their line of kiln optimization equipment. “We provide the tools to […]

From Dry Kilns To Software, We’re Priming The Pump To Create An Ongoing Talent Supply

The North American Forest Foundation (NAFF) is on a mission to nurture the next generation through education – because helping kids become #exTREEmelysmart creates a healthier future for them, the industry, and the planet. We’re about science not slogans—dispelling the myths and inspiring with truth about sustainable forestry and wood products and the important role […]

58th Annual KFIA Meeting Features Exhibits, Legislative Updates

Photos By Paul Miller Jr., Terry Miller and Chris Fehr Lexington, KY–Members and guests of the Kentucky Forest Industries Association (KFIA) met here recently at the Embassy Suites to celebrate the organization’s 58th Annual Meeting. This year’s theme was “One Team – One Goal.” The John C. Smith Memorial Golf Scramble, held at the Houston […]

Gates Milling, Quality Products From People That Care

Gatesville, NC – Gates Milling, located here, was founded in 1978 by Brian H. Martin. Martin bought an existing operation to become a producer and reman operation for Atlantic white cedar products. He envisioned a niche company that would allow him to go into the bigger mills and buy their products, that could then be […]

HMA And Nashville Team Up For “Agents Of Change”

Photos By Paul Miller Jr., Terry Miller and Chris Fehr Nashville, TN–The Hardwood Manufacturers Association (HMA) recently brought their message of “Agents of Change” to the JW Marriott, located here, as the organization hosted its 2023 National Conference & Expo. The event was open to all industry Hardwood stakeholders and 230 registered to attend. The […]

Northeast Business Trends – May 2023

Throughout the Northeast region sources have said that their sales are better than they have been. In Maryland a lumber representative said that his sales are continuing to strengthen. “The grade lumber has gotten stronger and there is more demand,” he said. He believes that the shortage of logs in his area is why the […]

Oak Pointe, A Quality Custom Manufacturer

Newcomerstown, OH – When David Weissman purchased Oak Pointe, located here, in July 2007, he knew he was buying into a solid company. Weissman had done business with the company for some time, having worked for a building components wholesaler that specialized in windows, doors, stair components, and other millwork. He knew that Oak Pointe, […]

Southeast Business Trends – May 2023

Throughout the Southeast region there seems to be mixed opinions on how the market is doing at the time of this writing. One source said that his sales aren’t doing very well, while other sources have said that their sales are up. In Kentucky a lumber spokesperson said that his sales were not doing well. […]

The HMA ‘Big Picture!’

In today’s confusing and unpredictable world, I continue to take comfort in the cyclical nature of HMA’s calendar of events. Don’t misunderstand. Each day typically includes a host of surprises that often makes HMA-life chaotic. But, when looking at the HMA ‘big picture,’ there is a systematic and methodical rhythm to the work we do […]