Month: January 2024

This past November, the North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) welcomed forest products industry professionals to Columbus, Ohio, for its 2023 Traders Market event. Featuring top-notch education, unparalleled networking opportunities and a tradeshow like no other, the three-day annual event was one for the books. Officially kicking off on Wednesday, Nov. 8, NAWLA members were […]

The curtains have officially closed on the highly anticipated 2023 LMC Expo, a two-day gathering of LMC Dealers and leading mills and manufacturers in the bustling city of Philadelphia. It was a whirlwind of innovation, insights, and strategic discussions as LMC dealers from across the nation converged to map out a successful path for 2024. […]

The Earth Expo & Convention Center at Mohegan Sun, located in Uncasville, CT, recently welcomed the Northeastern Retail Lumber Association (NRLA) LBM Expo. The show floor featured hundreds of vendors offering the latest products and services in the industry. Additionally, LBM Expo provided ample networking opportunities for vendors, exhibitors and guests. The annual event included […]

“These family values are the foundation of all customer relationships. This coupled with Tolko’s ability to adapt and innovate continues to serve us well in meeting our customers’ needs.” – Alex Langley, Domestic Lumber Sales Manager, Tolko After more than 65 years in the forest products industry, Tolko Industries Ltd. continues to build on its […]

“As a lumberyard and mill, we are part of a collective stewardship in a unique supply chain, from forest to finished product. We source quality lumber, wood products and services providing a palette of materials to fulfill residential and commercial project needs catering to architects, designers, builders and craftsmen.” – Steve Jackel, owner and president […]

Equipment and Services Providers Accept The Challenges That The Market BringsBy Cadance Hanson Across the forest products industry, equipment and services providers that accommodate the Softwood industry came to a general consensus that while budgets have begun to tighten, there is a growing need for advances in AI and automation technologies to meet the demand […]

2023 Proved To Be Successful – The Coming Year Holds UncertaintyBy Cadance Hanson Across the board while many respondents said that 2023 was a successful year for them and their company, they feel that heading in to 2024 will provide just as much uncertainty as the last. They noted that while the market was slower […]

During the recent annual North American Wholesale Lumber Association’s Traders Market, members of the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association (WRCLA) and BC Wood kicked off the event with a reception. The gathering was held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH. WRCLA is a Vancouver (Canada) based non-profit association representing quality producers of Western […]