Month: September 2024

258 posts

Inland West Business Trends

Throughout the Inland West region sources that were contacted noted that while their markets have seen better days, they are able to move lumber. A lumber spokesperson in Montana said that his company isn’t as busy as it should be this time of year. “Even though it doesn’t feel as busy as it should, we […]

Biloxi Teams Up With NAWLA

The North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) recently held its Southeast Regional Meeting in Biloxi, MS at the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino. The afternoon event featured a panel presentation and a Q&A session, followed by a networking opportunity for attendees. The guest speaker was Crystal Gauvin, a primary author of FEA’s Lumber Market Status […]

Midwest Business Trends

Sources that were contacted in the Midwest region had mixed feelings as to how their market was fairing at the time of this writing. In Texas remanufacturer said that he has noticed his sales slowdown over the past six months. “There are a lot of variables at play right now. Especially with the storms that […]

MLMA Celebrates Record-Breaking Convention

The Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association (MLMA), located in Jackson, MS, was established in 1954 among a group of Mississippi family-owned mills. They have maintained a family-friendly atmosphere, where spouses and children are welcome to partake in their annual convention and trade show. This year marked the 70th year of the organization’s existence. Gallagher, KDS Windsor, […]

West Coast Business Trends

At the time of this writing West Coast producers and distributors, seemed to agree this has been a difficult year. The marketplace has been sluggish for most products, the days of order taking are over. Buyers are taking short positions replenishing when needed and not really building inventory. It’s been an uncertain year, with new […]

PotlatchDeltic/Stimson Lumber Co-Host Annual Reception

Taphouse Unchained in Coeur d’Alene, ID was the local site for the recent cocktail reception that PotlatchDeltic and Stimson Lumber Company co-host annually. Each year this reception is held in conjunction with the annual Inland Lumber Producers golf event. According to the company’s website, PotlatchDeltic is a leading timberland owner and a top 10 manufacturer […]

Southeast Business Trends

Lumber sources in the Southeast, at the time of this writing, had negative reports about the market. A lumber spokesperson in Louisiana cited price contractions as the main cause for this “depressed” market, which he stated is worse than it was six months ago. “We’ve just witnessed so much price contraction over the past three […]

IFG/Alta Welcome Guests to 10th Saw Blade Tournament

The Saw Blade Invitational Golf Scramble, hosted by Idaho Forest Group (IFG) and Alta Forest Products, and held at the Coeur d’Alene Resort in Coeur d’Alene, ID, marked its 10th year recently. The team that won the Saw Blade Invitational consisted of: 1st place, Robby Griffith, Doug Griffith, Todd Shipp and Travis Vezina; 2nd place, […]

Industry News

Patrick Lumber Company Names Natalie Heacock as New President The Patrick Lumber Company Board of Directors recently announced the appointment of Natalie Heacock as the new President. Heacock brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of building strong teams within both Patrick’s trading and finance groups. Her dedication, expertise and visionary leadership […]

In Memoriam

James Kenneth (JK) Irving, Chairman of J.D. Irving, Limited, was born on March 20, 1928, in Saint John, New Brunswick. He was the eldest son of Harriet Lila and Kenneth Colin Irving; and brother to the late Arthur and Jack Irving. JK was a proud Canadian and New Brunswicker leading J.D. Irving, Limited in a […]