Month: April 2026

156 posts

Why Knot Share Your Challenges So We Know How To Help?

Why Knot Share Your Challenges So We Know How To Help? Problem solving is never easy; if it were, it would not be a problem—just a minor issue. The complex challenges we face as a hardwood industry will not be solved overnight or by a single action. The NHLA Board of Directors is meeting this […]

Industry News – April 2026

Industry News – April 2026 Robinson Lumber Commissions Biochar Production System In New Albany, IN Robinson Lumber Company has commissioned its first biochar production system at its New Albany, Indiana facility, advancing the company’s focus on innovation and higher-value use of residuals. The PRD1000 is a modular, containerized unit integrated within the footprint of Robinson’s […]

Who’s Who In Hardwoods – April 2026

Who’s Who In Hardwoods – April 2026 Missouri Hardwood Purchases 1.5 Million Board Feet In Hardwood Lumber Edward Crumrine is the plant manager and lumber purchaser for Missouri Hardwood Products, located in Brighton, MO.                 The company specializes in hardwood flooring and purchases 1.5 million board feet of Red and White Oak, Hickory, Cherry, and […]

Life Leaves Marks And Hardwood Doesn’t Hide Them…

Life Leaves Marks And Hardwood Doesn’t Hide Them… “Every piece of hardwood tells a story and the moment it enters your home that story continues.” That is the theme from an exciting new video from Real American Hardwood (RAH) that was debuted at the 2026 Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association Convention in Indianapolis in February. The […]

The Long Game Is Paying Off: Raising Up The Next Generation In The Wood Products Industry

The Long Game Is Paying Off: Raising Up The Next Generation In The Wood Products Industry If you’re part of the forest products industry at large, you know all about the long game. It takes time for trees to mature. Decades, not just years. It also takes time to cultivate interest in people who will […]

West Coast Business Trends April 2026 – A Curious And Uneven West Coast

West Coast Business Trends April 2026 – A Curious And Uneven West Coast Hardwood suppliers along the West Coast described a market that has opened the year on steady but restrained footing, with most reporting activity levels similar to late last year. While there is no sign of a sharp downturn, neither is there a […]

Southeast Business Trends April 2026 – Recovering From Southeastern Snowstorms And Mixed Market Reviews

Southeast Business Trends April 2026 – Recovering From Southeastern Snowstorms And Mixed Market Reviews The Southeast finally dug themselves out of the ice but the impact on the market already occurred. From an inability to move products to shutting down operations all together, a variety of issues were voiced. Some sawmills have been reported as […]

Northeast Business Trends April 2026 – Bogged Down By Snow And Bugs

Northeast Business Trends April 2026 – Bogged Down By Snow And Bugs The snowstorm caused transportation issues for those with shipping needs in the Southeast. The market has been reported as flat and uneven due to the economy, demand, tariffs and weather-related delays. The market in Pennsylvania, according to a local lumber source, is “Herky-jerky […]

Lake States Business Trends April 2026 – Balance Despite Disruption

Lake States Business Trends April 2026 – Balance Despite Disruption Hardwood producers across the Lake States region describe current activity as stable, with core species moving at moderate but dependable levels. While weather created brief logistical disruptions earlier this year, overall demand across the region remains balanced. A Michigan supplier described activity in his area […]

Southern Cypress Promotion Updates 

Southern Cypress Promotion Updates  Last month, members of the Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA), along with promotion sponsors, gathered for the association’s 2026 Annual Meeting at Hyatt Regency Riverfront in Jacksonville, Florida. The event was held in conjunction with the Hardwood Manufacturers Association’s 2026 National Conference and Expo. Attendees heard updates on Cypress promotion projects, […]