Month: August 2023
182 posts
Northcentral Technical College Offers The Hardwood Manufacturers Certificate
The Hardwood Manufacturers Certificate is scheduled for the fall of 2023 at Northcentral Technical College (NTC), with a registration deadline of August 28. The 16-week course will prepare learners for fast growing, in-demand positions within the Hardwood manufacturing industry. Endorsed by the Hardwood Manufacturers Association, classes are taught in person and utilize Northcentral Technical College’s […]
Eu Deforestation Regulation: Assessing Implications For U.S. Hardwood Producers
The American Hardwood Export Council has taken on a critical study to evaluate the impact of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) on the U.S. Hardwood industry. As currently written and accepted, this new regulation demands geolocation data identifying the plot of land where the relevant commodities originate. This means every exporter of U.S. Hardwood products […]
MiCROTEC’s Dedication To Understanding Customer Needs Through Innovative Development
MiCROTEC, located in Corvallis, OR, continues to flourish and grow as innovators of artificial vision in the forest products industry. Founded in 1980, MiCROTEC expanded their ever-growing umbrella of companies through their acquisition of Lucidyne Technologies in 2020. After a complete brand integration in 2022, MiCROTEC continues to strengthen their foothold in the North American […]
Hardwood Federation Fly-In Kicks Off Summer 2023
Photos by Scott Henrichsen Story Provided By The Hardwood Federation The Hardwood Federation Fly-In made a comeback following a three-year hiatus in the wake of COVID measures that restricted access to Capitol Hill. During the Fly-In, held in Washington, DC, nearly 70 Hardwood industry leaders conducted over 100 bipartisan, congressional meetings, advocating for Hardwood priorities […]
Deer ParkNew Equipment And Increased Automation At Deer Park LumberDeer Park
New technology and machinery has resulted in increased efficiency and smoother operations at Deer Park Lumber Inc., based in Tunkhannock, PA. Deer Park Lumber recently installed a Pichè Inc. 60-bin sorter, as well as a Comact trimmer and grading scanner from BID Group Technologies Ltd. and PLC Controls from Logitech Controls. “These installations have made […]
Lake States Business Trends – August 2023
Hardwood suppliers and wholesalers in the Lake States spoke of mixed business activity in recent weeks. Some products are moving better than others and yet some have no change in activity. Transportation is still among the bright spots for the Hardwood lumber suppliers in the region who are coming back from a deficit in trucking […]
Quebec Business Trends – August 2023
With the July construction break behind us, business is slowly getting back to normal. Markets for most grade lumber items are weak, advised contacts, which is caused by the lackluster economy, and residential home construction is down. The economy is not strong presently, and uncertainty plays into the current pace of business. Some wholesalers and […]
Dakota Premium Hardwoods Grows In 11 Branches
Dakota Premium Hardwoods, headquartered in Waco, TX, specializes in products for the cabinetry, millwork, furniture manufacturing and woodworking industries. Since its inception at the peak of the recession in 2007, this operation has seen continued growth. When the operation began, it had one location in Waco, and grew quickly to five other cities in Texas. […]