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2026 Hardwood Purchasing Plans: Fingers Are Crossed For 2026 After An Unpredictable 2025

2026 Hardwood Purchasing Plans: Fingers Are Crossed For 2026 After An Unpredictable 2025 Compiled by Lara Stearsman and Barbara Ann Powell This year’s annual report, gathered by National Hardwood Magazine, consists of the responses from 14 hardwood lumber buyers located across the U.S. whose companies offer a variety of products to a diverse customer base. […]

Class 210 Graduates From NHLA Inspector Training School

Class 210 Graduates From NHLA Inspector Training School The National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) Inspector Training School (ITS) celebrated the graduation of Class 210 recently at the school’s Memphis campus, marking another milestone in a 77-year tradition of advancing grading expertise and strengthening the hardwood industry. NHLA Executive Director Dallin Brooks opened with a challenge […]

Connect with Customers and Find New Buyers at 2026 AHEC Events and Pavilions

Connect with Customers and Find New Buyers at 2026 AHEC Events and Pavilions In challenging markets, the personal relationship between suppliers and customers is more important than ever. The American Hardwood Export Council is planning a busy schedule of events in 2026 to develop these connections for your company and grow your global markets. In […]

Industry News – Christmas 2025

Industry News – Christmas 2025 Salamanca Lumber Co. Inc. Installs New Stacker Salamanca Lumber Co. Inc. recently installed a new stacker made by TS Manufacturing and according to the Salamanca Lumber President, Reinier Taapken, “It’s been working great for us.” They also installed a new Fulton boiler. At their Salamanca, NY, headquarters, the company has […]

Why Knot Gift Yourself A Good Story?

Why Knot Gift Yourself A Good Story? The holiday season always reminds us of the power of a good story—and in the hardwood industry, there’s one story we should be telling better: the story of sustainability. Hardwood is the essence of sustainability. Few industries contribute more to forest health, rural economies, and carbon reduction. The […]

Lake States Business Trends

Lake States Business Trends From Lacking And Abnormal To Fairly Decent, It’s A Mixed Region Two out of three hardwood lumber sources in the Lake States region agree on abundant transportation and a poor market, while one reported trucking troubles and another reported a decent market and stability. The market is “fairly decent,” according to […]

AHEC Hosts Members’ Meeting At Recent NHLA Annual Convention

AHEC Hosts Members’ Meeting At Recent NHLA Annual Convention The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) held a board of directors meeting in conjunction with the recent National Hardwood Lumber Association Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase, held in San Antonio, TX, at Marriott Rivercenter. Additionally, AHEC Executive Director Michael Snow delivered an Education Session presentation with […]

Southeast Business Trends

Southeast Business Trends White Oak Dominates Winter The majority of Southeastern lumber sources shared that they and their customers are optimistic the market will improve despite complaints about high inventory affecting demand. Many also reported the closing of mills, labor struggles and product pricing as industry issues. In Arkansas, a lumber source reported that railroad […]

CHB Members Enjoy Breakfast Gathering During NHLA Convention

CHB Members Enjoy Breakfast Gathering During NHLA Convention Members and guests of the Canadian Hardwood Bureau (CHB), headquartered in Ottawa, ON, were recently welcomed at a fall breakfast meeting held in conjunction with the annual National Hardwood Lumber Association Convention in San Antonio, TX. At this informal gathering, the latest industry insights and trends shaping […]

Lumber Producers Agree: Shifting Tariffs Need Stabilization, Rise Of Look-A-Like Products Proves Challenging, But Legacy Of Hardwood Industry’s Resiliency Remains Strong

Lumber Producers Agree: Shifting Tariffs Need Stabilization, Rise Of Look-A-Like Products Proves Challenging, But Legacy Of Hardwood Industry’s Resiliency Remains Strong Instability of the market due to ever-changing tariffs that impact exports, increases in operational costs, challenges in many areas to fulfill staffing needs, the ability to remain nimble and able to innovate were among […]