Month: September 2026

36 posts

Real Tools, Real Growth: NWFA Business Workshop Returns To St. Charles This October

Real Tools, Real Growth: NWFA Business Workshop Returns To St. Charles This October Growing a business takes more than a strong reputation and a full schedule. It takes sharper strategy, smarter financial decisions, and a network of peers who push you forward. That’s exactly what the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) is delivering with the […]

Who’s Who In Hardwoods – September 2026

Who’s Who In Hardwoods – September 2026 Goddard Spiral Stairs: Operating Since 1978 Brandon Traxler and Jadie Morford are the owners of Goddard Spiral Staircases, located in Logan, KS. Goddard Spiral Stairs is a manufacturer of interior and exterior spiral staircases from wood and steel, as well as hybrid stairs using these two materials. The […]

The Best Seat In The Industry Is On A WCMA Plant Tour

The Best Seat In The Industry Is On A WCMA Plant Tour If you’ve never attended a WCMA plant tour, you’re missing one of the most valuable experiences membership has to offer. There’s simply no substitute for walking through another manufacturer’s facility, seeing innovative processes in action, exchanging ideas with industry peers, and discovering practical […]

HMA Is Hitting The Road This Fall

HMA Is Hitting The Road This Fall September, already? In just a few short weeks, we’ll be saying so long to summer and welcoming the cool, fall air and Mother Nature’s colorful display—and I can’t wait. Of course, that also means that HMA’s Fall Regional Meeting is just around the corner! And I’m looking forward […]

Ontario Business Trends September 2026 – Despite Summer Wildfires, Stability Overall In Lumber Markets

Ontario Business Trends September 2026 – Despite Summer Wildfires, Stability Overall In Lumber Markets The devastating impacts of forest fires were felt across much of Canada throughout the summer. In northwestern Ontario, several communities were heavily affected, prompting widespread evacuations in Armstrong, Lac La Croix First Nation, Collins First Nation, Whitesand First Nation, Gull Bay […]

Quebec Business Trends September 2026 – Spotty Markets Dominate Depending On Region

Quebec Business Trends September 2026 – Spotty Markets Dominate Depending On Region The Quebec Forest Fire Service fought 195 fires across the province by mid-July, including 13 in areas where crews actively suppress blazes. Quebec brought in more than 100 firefighters from B.C., N.B. and PEI to support the 640 Quebec forest firefighters and auxiliary […]

West Coast Business Trends September 2026 – California’s Steady, Optimistic While Washington Cites Transportation Issues

West Coast Business Trends September 2026 – California’s Steady, Optimistic While Washington Cites Transportation Issues West Coast hardwood suppliers accounted for mixed hardwood market conditions, with activity ranging from steady to slower depending on location and customer base. While uncertainty surrounding the economy continues to influence purchasing decisions, respondents noted that regional demand, transportation costs […]

Southeast Business Trends September 2026 – From Decrease In Demand to Cautious Optimism

Southeast Business Trends September 2026 – From Decrease In Demand to Cautious Optimism Hardwood market activity across the Southeast is receiving mixed reviews with some lumber suppliers reporting a decrease in demand while one is cautiously optimistic after noticing some signs of a slight improvement. There are also reports of struggles in certain areas, such […]

Northeast Business Trends September 2026 – A Summertime Slowdown Contributes To Quiet Market

Northeast Business Trends September 2026 – A Summertime Slowdown Contributes To Quiet Market Slow, quiet and steady for now are ways hardwood suppliers across the Northeast are describing the market. A summertime lull may be a major factor since it’s typically a slower time of year for lumber sales as many consumers are taking time […]

Lake States Business Trends September 2026 – From Source To Source, The Market Varies

Lake States Business Trends September 2026 – From Source To Source, The Market Varies Hardwood suppliers in the Lake States region described market conditions as mixed, with some reporting steady activity while others continue to see softer demand. While certain end-use markets remain healthy, particularly residential flooring in some areas, uncertainty surrounding the economy and […]