Month: January 2025
174 posts
A Traders Market For The Books: 2024 Event Recap
This past November, the North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) welcomed forest products industry professionals to Phoenix, AZ, for one of the industry’s largest gatherings, Traders Market. Featuring top-notch education, unparalleled networking opportunities, and a tradeshow like no other, the three-day event was one for the books. Officially kicking off on Wednesday, Nov.13, NAWLA members […]
From Market Insights To Strategy: The 2024 LMC EXPO Prepares Dealers And Suppliers For 2025 Success
The 2024 LMC EXPO, held in Philadelphia, PA, brought together LMC Dealers and supplier partners from across the country for a productive, strategy-focused event at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. The two-day gathering enabled participants to network, gain insights from industry experts, and collaborate on actionable strategies for 2025. LMC Dealers took full advantage of the […]
WRCLA Dubs Mix & Mingle Most Successful Ever
Recently, The Western Red Cedar Lumber Association (aka WRCLA / Real Cedar) hosted their annual Mix & Mingle event at NAWLA Traders Market. This member exclusive event provides a great opportunity for networking. This year’s event was the most successful to date, with over 120 in attendance, according to WRCLA. The WRCLA is “the voice […]
Baillie Group: Helping Distributors With Hardwood Trim Boards, Mouldings And More
“With warehousing across North America, our products are easily sampled and tested without large initial truckload commitments. This is ideal for distributors who we rely on to serve the downstream demands of the retail customers.” -Bob Uglow, Head of Sales, Baillie Ripping Division, Baillie Group Baillie’s new secondary manufacturing facility in Sherburne, NY, has expanded […]
Quality Over Quantity At The Core Of Dryco Lumber
Quality Over Quantity At The Core Of Dryco Lumber
Founded in 1992, Dryco Lumber has become a pillar in the distribution of kiln-dried hardwoods. Located in Wayne County, OH, Dryco Lumber is strategically positioned in the hotbed of the hardwood furniture manufacturing industry.
Purchasing 3 million board feet in hardwoods annually in 4/4 through 8/4, the facility encompasses 45,000 square-feet. Species available include Alder, Birch, Cherry, Grey Elm, Hard and Soft Maple, Hickory, Poplar, Red and White Oak, Walnut, Quartered and Rift White Oak and eastern white pine.
Northeast Business Trends
Across the Northeast, reviews on the market vary and many are concerned about what the future for conducting business overseas will look like. In Vermont, a lumber spokesman said that the market has been a “little slow” but “maybe a tiny bit better than six months ago.” They offer Eastern White Pine, which “kind of […]
Custom Hardwood Flooring and Millwork at T&F Lumber Company LLC
“When we started this business, we simply tried to look at the resources that were available and attain the highest and best use for them. Luckily, we like to think we have a long history and reputation of producing premium quality grade lumber.”– William Faircloth, president and co-owner, T&F Lumber Company LLC Beautiful representation of […]
Timeless Beauty From Cedar Creek Hardwoods
Timeless Beauty From Cedar Creek Hardwoods
Located in southeast Missouri, in Fredericktown, on a family farm in the majestic Ozark mountains, Cedar Creek Hardwoods is a second-generation family-owned business that specializes in secondary manufacturing of quality hardwood lumber and hardwood products.
Inland West Business Trends
Throughout the Inland West region, sources that were contacted at the time of this writing were in agreement that their market overall was doing well. One source noted that his sales are doing well due to tight supply and high demand. Another source agreed that there is an overall lack of supply on Western species. […]