Month: August 2026

195 posts

Woodparts International: Buying, Drying, Surfacing And Serving Since 1974

Woodparts International: Buying, Drying, Surfacing And Serving Since 1974 “We will figure out a way to make it happen. That is how we have always done it, and it is why our customers stay with us.” – Zach Fashbaugh, president, Woodparts International Corporation This Donaldson Torit dust collection and blower system help keep production moving. […]

Quebec Business Trends

Quebec Business Trends Red Oak, Hickory, Hard Maple Lead The Market The heavy rain conditions and thunderstorms at the time of this writing caused flooding and power outages in Montreal and regions in southern Quebec. Fire department crews and police assisted the city regarding these floods. Following the July two-week construction break, the hardwood sector […]

Newswires

Newswires Tyler Smith’s Promotion At Cole Hardwood Inc. Tyler Smith Tyler Smith was recently promoted to the role of president at Logansport, IN-based, Cole Hardwood Inc. He is responsible for the overall direction and performance of the company, including strategic planning, customer relationships and day-to-day operations. As a hardwood concentration yard specializing in kiln-dried hardwood, […]

Washington Report

Washington Report Tariff Refund Process Ramps Up As Billions Returned To Importers (Reprinted with permission from Furniture Today, part of BridgeTower Media network) Washington, DC — The federal government has begun returning billions of dollars in tariff payments to U.S. importers following the Supreme Court’s decision earlier this year striking down a range of tariffs […]

IWPA Fly-In Gives Industry An Opportunity To Educate Policymakers About Tariff Impacts

IWPA Fly-In Gives Industry An Opportunity To Educate Policymakers About Tariff Impacts By Joseph L. O’Donnell, Senior Director, Government and Public Affairs International Wood Products Association Can you remember a day when tariff uncertainty wasn’t directly impacting your operations? I sure can’t. I think we’ve all grown weary of the 232, IEEPA, 301, 122, AD/CVD […]

Who’s Who in Import/Exports

Who’s Who in Import/Exports Devereaux Sawmill Inc: Offering A Variety Of Hardwood Species And Unique Services Josh Goodman is a sales manager in the eastern U.S. for Devereaux Sawmill Inc. in Pewamo, MI. Devereaux Sawmill produces 17 million board feet of kiln-dried hardwood lumber annually in 4/4 through 12/4 thicknesses. Species include Cherry, Hickory, Hard […]

“Keeping It Real”

“Keeping It Real” By David Venables, AHEC Europe Regional Director London’s new Victoria & Albert (V&A) East Museum at East Bank in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park opened in April to critical acclaim. When visitors step inside, one of the first sights that will greet them is the striking series of American Red Oak benches crafted […]

AHEC Highlights American Hardwoods Sustainability And Forest Stewardship At “3 Days Of Design” In Copenhagen

AHEC Highlights American Hardwoods Sustainability And Forest Stewardship At “3 Days Of Design” In Copenhagen Visitors were invited to sign up for dedicated ‘Forest Tours’ – a series of guided exhibition walkthroughs hosted by AHEC’s Environmental Policy Director Rupert Oliver and European Director David Venables (pictured). All CPH Photography by Petra KrejcÍ The American Hardwood […]

Business Trends Abroad

Business Trends Abroad German Sawmills Warn Competitiveness Remains Under Pressure Germany – Germany’s sawmill and wood industry is facing a difficult competitive environment, with weak construction demand, high energy and raw-material costs, trade barriers and timber supply questions weighing on companies, according to the German Sawmill and Wood Industry Association (DeSH). The DeSH brought members […]

The global forest industry is entering a new market reality in H2/2026

The global forest-products industry ended the first half of 2026 with lower…