Operations of Metsä Group’s Suolahti plywood mill to close down in stages

The statutory negotiations concerning Metsä Wood’s Suolahti plywood mill, part of Metsä…

Austria and Germany welcome EUDR postponement but call for urgent revision

On December 3, 2024, the European Union provisionally agreed to delay the…

Stora Enso’s giant forest sales may attract others

Stora Enso plans to sell twelve percent of its forest holdings, which…

Germany: Wood market under pressure due to economic instability and weak construction sector

The German timber industry is entering a period of significant change. As…

Trade tensions and new regulations shape the future of hardwood markets

The 2024 International Hardwood Conference (IHC) brought together industry experts, market analysts,…

2025 Hardwood Purchasing Plans – After 2024 Challenges, Lumber Buyers Hope For Growth In 2025

Editor’s note: Due to our production and print schedules, we gather Hardwood Purchasing Plans from the end of September till mid-October. This year while we were contacting potential contributors for these Purchasing Plans, multiple states were dealt devastating loss of life and property when Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida and traveled hundreds of miles […]

Architectural Millwork And Lean Manufacturing At Sears Trostel Lumber & Millwork

“This company has been a vital part of our community for nearly a century, thanks to the dedication of all of the previous owners. Staying true to the values that have made Sears Trostel a trusted name, our focus will remain on delivering exceptional quality and service to our customers, as well as exploring new […]

Strategic CAP X Partnerships At Eagle Machinery & Supply, Inc.

Eagle Machinery & Supply, Inc., located in Sugarcreek, OH, is a custom machinery manufacturer and robotics automation supplier. The company is a systems integrator specializing in wood processing systems, optimization solutions for scanning, ripping, crosscutting, sorting and stacking, planing and sanding, finger jointing, industrial bulk material handling systems and hydraulic fluid power systems. Eagle is also a distributing partner and systems integrator for the sales, training, installation, technical support, parts and service of MiCROTEC/WoodEye Log and Lumber Scanners, and OSI Machinerie Systems’ Planers, Sanders, Side and End Matcher Profilers.

Hurst Boiler & Welding Co. Inc. Family Owned Since 1967

Our Company History We’ve come a long way since our first shop and we are now housed in a manufacturing facility and campus that encompasses 48-plus acres, allowing us to manufacture a large variety of boilers to meet the diverse conditions and requirements of customers around the world. Established in 1967, Hurst Boiler has been […]

Autumn Leads HMA To Iowa For Regional Meeting/Tours

Members and guests of the Hardwood Manufacturers Association (HMA) gathered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, recently to enjoy the association’s annual Fall Regional Meeting. The event kicked off with the HMA Board of Directors convening, followed by two days of extensive lumber manufacturing facility tours. Edgewood, Iowa was the first destination, which is home to Kendrick […]