Month: April 2024

186 posts

Why Knot: Call Over To The Other Side

Words have the power to influence people. The statement, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness,” led to a revolutionary war. Or how about the statement “I […]

EPA Piles On Red Tape, Releases Stringent Air Quality Standard

On February 7, EPA announced it would tighten the final air quality standard for PM 2.5, also known as “fine particulate matter,” from 12 micrograms (ug) per cubic meter to a more stringent 9 ug, a level which could impose up to $900 million in compliance costs on the wood products sector.  Unfortunately, federal regulators are […]

NHM: Who’s Who April 24

Ben Johnson and Jesse Johnson are owners of White River Hardwoods, located in Fayetteville, AR. White River Hardwoods purchases over two million board feet of Poplar, Clear and Knotty Alder, Red and White Oak, Walnut, Hickory, Cherry, and quartersawn Oak (mostly FAS, 4/4 through 8/4, 6 to 8 percent and rough) per year for use […]

Industry News 

TS Manufacturing Makes New Installation TS Manufacturing, located in Lindsay, ON, has recently completed its installation and successful startup of a green stacker and patented AccuPlacer line at Gutchess Lumber Co., in Cortland, NY. This innovative installation utilized the first TS Stacker that incorporated Continuous Stacking hoist and AccuPlacer together to provide reduced cycle times […]

Quebec Trends

With a quieter start to 2024, business continues at this slower pace for many businesses. With spring thaw reducing access to logs, obtaining required inventories is a challenge. With the continued economic global uncertainty and the Bank of Canada keeping its lending rate at 5 percent, business owners are cautious in their dealings, yet remain […]

Lewis Lumber and Milling Opens Second Manufacturing Operation to Keep Up with Substantial Growth

“The goal is to create the most dependable and consistent unfinished wide plank flooring and cabinet components available, while treating our customers right.”  ~ Mike Lewis, President, Lewis Lumber and Milling  With three generations of lumber experience under their tool belts, the Lewis family knows how to take care of its customers. Founded over a decade […]