Month: January 2024

160 posts

NAWLA Welcomes New Executive Director

The North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) has introduced Matt Bruno as their new Executive Director. Bruno has been working behind the scenes at NAWLA since November and attended the 2023 Traders Market. “What caught me off guard at my first Traders Market was the comradery across the industry,” Bruno said when asked what he […]

Midwest Business Trends

Sources throughout the Midwest region are all in agreement that sales are steady for this time of year and that the market appears to be entering back into traditional seasonal trends. In Missouri a lumber spokesperson noted that his marketplace is doing surprisingly well at this time of year. “I would say that our sales […]

The Race Is On

Doesn’t everyone enjoy the thrill of a great race–what’s your favorite–Formula 1, the Kentucky Derby, or the America’s Cup? While some provide entertainment for spectators, these events also may present life and death challenges for competitors. Outside the world of sports, as individuals and as industries, we’re engaged in other races. The kind that affect […]

West Coast Business Trends

As we kick off 2024, the North American lumber market could best be described as lackluster. West Coast manufacturers are dealing with a myriad of issues beyond the seasonal slowdown, including tight fiber supply, weather related issues, and overall economic uncertainty. The following is what a few West Coast producers had to say: Mark Gray […]

NAWLA Welcomes Students to 2023 Traders Market

The North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) invited Columbus, Ohio, area high school students to the Greater Columbus Convention Center to be part of the recent 2023 Traders Market. With Traders Market being the intersection of industry veterans and emerging professionals in the forest products industry, this was the perfect opportunity for the students to […]

Southeast Business Trends

While prospective lumber customers continue to wait for lower interest rates before committing to new builds, lumbermen in the Southeast region noted that rates “might never return” to COVID-era numbers. A Louisiana source said, “people haven’t gotten over the fact that there were such low interest rates (during the pandemic) and that was not the […]

Increase Preserved Wood Sales With Sales Staff Training

Want to boost your sales of preservative-treated wood products? You can see more profits by training your sales staff using a host of free tools available today. The preserved wood industry has developed a number of tools that bring that knowledge and training right to your lumberyard or office. These are available at no cost, […]

Ontario/Quebec Business Trends

Interest rates continue to be on everyone’s mind as we go into 2024. “We had a very good run in the lumber markets through November,” reported a Quebec producer. “We have seen a substantial price appreciation. That was a rally that lasted three to four weeks. The interesting part is that going into December, although […]

Washington Report

International Trade Commission Rules In Favor Of Antidumping And Countervailing Duty On Canadian Softwood Lumber (This article was originally published on www.Lesprom.com.) Please note: The recent U.S. International Trade Commission action comes under the five-year (sunset) review process required by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act. The Commission’s public report Certain Softwood Lumber Products from Canada […]

New NAWLA Member Benefits Coming Soon

2024 is officially here and your friends at the North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) would like to be one of the first to wish you a Happy New Year! We hope you enjoyed your holiday season and are excited to kick off another year of growth and collaboration with us. On the heels of […]