Month: July 2026

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Attendance Increases For NAWLA Portland Meeting

Attendance Increases For NAWLA Portland Meeting The North American Wholesale Lumber Association, (NAWLA), recently hosted a regional meeting in Portland, OR, at Amaterra Winery. Approximately 150 were in attendance, which was an increase of about 20 people from last year.  A three-person panel was featured at the event. The panel included: Grant Phillips, Founding Partner […]

Inland West Business Trends

Inland West Business Trends Stable But Purchasing Decisions Tentative Terry Miller President Softwood suppliers throughout the Inland West continue to reflect cautious buying patterns as customers closely monitor economic conditions, interest rates and transportation costs. Sources described demand as steady, though most agreed uncertainty continues to influence purchasing decisions. An Idaho manufacturer focusing on Ponderosa […]

Gorman Group Focuses On Value Recovery, Consistency Across Multi-Mill System

Gorman Group Focuses On Value Recovery, Consistency Across Multi-Mill System “You have to start with the best log possible to get the high-quality products our customers expect, and that’s what we do,”– Marc Malone, sales manager, Gorman Bros. Lumber Ltd. Similkameen Forest Products, formerly Weyerhaeuser Princeton, now operates as a Gorman division following its 2025 […]

Midwest Business Trends

Midwest Business Trends Steady Market in Midwest Though Transportation Costs Are Challenging Chris FehrMarketing Consultant / Editor Softwood markets throughout the Midwest region continue to reflect stable demand and seasonal buying patterns. While many are not reporting the kind of activity associated with peak building seasons, most sources describe business as steady, with transportation costs […]

LENCO Supplies Continues To Breathe New Life Into the Forest Products Industry

LENCO Supplies Continues To Breathe New Life Into the Forest Products Industry “We partner with manufacturers that see the value in a company that is aggressive in making the calls and developing relationships. As with any business it’s all about building relationships. We are as much involved in our customers’ business as our own.”– Greg […]

West Coast Business Trends

West Coast Business Trends Trying To Find Stability In Upside-Down Market By Zach Miller At the time of this writing lumber prices across the U.S. could be described best as flat.  Weak demand plus a host of issues, including rising fuel costs, tariff uncertainty, and overall cost of harvesting and manufacturing the fiber, the economics […]

NAWLA SE Regional Enjoyed By Industry Colleagues

NAWLA SE Regional Enjoyed By Industry Colleagues The North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) recently hosted a Southeast regional meeting at Topgolf, a premier entertainment destination in Birmingham, AL. The 3-hour networking event was attended by 65 guests with approximately 20 different industry companies represented. NAWLA supports the business growth of the lumber and building […]

Southeast Business Trends

Southeast Business Trends A Steady Southeastern Market Despite Setbacks By Lara StearsmanAssociate Editor Southeastern sources reported that while the market may be experiencing slow improvements, labor and transportation during the fuel crisis are still spots of worry. Some hold out hope that the remodeling sector will increase in activity, driving up their profits, while another […]

Vancouver And NAWLA Team Up For Event

Vancouver And NAWLA Team Up For Event A panel discussion titled “Duties and Tariffs: Navigating New North America Trade Realities,” where industry leaders explored the evolving trade landscape across North America, was the highlight of a recent North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) regional meeting in Vancouver, BC. The gathering was held at Terminal City […]

Industry News

Industry News Ready Pine Expands Distribution Network And Hires New Account Exec. Chris Martin Ready Pine, located in Waterloo, ON, recently announced an expansion of its distribution network through a new partnership with WS Building Materials. Ready Pine, manufacturers of pre-finished T&G Pine panels for interior walls, ceilings and exterior soffits is now available at […]