IWPA Goes To Bat For Industry At 301 Hearings

IWPA Goes To Bat For Industry At 301 Hearings By Ashley AmidonExecutive Director,International Wood Products Association The two months since the most recent edition of Import/Export Wood Purchasing News have been among the most active in the history of IWPA’s advocacy on behalf of the international wood product industry. This is a direct reflection of […]

Who’s Who in Import/Exports

Who’s Who in Import/Exports Luke Chaddock: Salesman At Prime Lumber Company Luke Chaddock Luke Chaddock is involved in sales, quality control and operating the dry kilns at Thomasville, NC-based, Prime Lumber Company. Born and raised in Minerva, OH, Chaddock holds a Bachelor of Science in Wood Science and Technology from West Virginia University (WVU). During […]

Newswires

Newswires Midwest Hardwood Company Welcomes Matt Grube Matt Grube Matt Grube recently joined Midwest Hardwood Company in a sales and business development capacity. He is located and will be based at his home in Greenville, WI. He will regularly spend time working at Midwest Hardwood’s mills and at offices in Minnesota. “Matt brings valuable industry […]

Canadian Hardwood Bureau 2026 Spring Meeting A Success In Montreal

Canadian Hardwood Bureau 2026 Spring  Meeting A Success In Montreal The Canadian Hardwood Bureau welcomed more than 100 delegates to its 2026 Spring Meeting recently in Montreal, marking the largest and most successful gathering in the organization’s history. A key highlight of this year’s event was its fully bilingual format, enabling inclusive participation and real-time […]

Business Trends Abroad

Business Trends Abroad Brazil Wood Product Exports Drop Sharply Brazil – According to the most recent data available Brazilian exports of wood-based products (except pulp and paper) decreased 34 percent in value compared to March 2025, from US$340.4 million to US$226.1 million. Pine sawnwood exports decreased 16 percent in value between March 2025 (US$63.3 million) […]