Swedish softwood lumber production falls 7% as sawmills cut capacity

Swedish softwood lumber production has fallen by 7% so far in 2026,…

Japan’s softwood lumber imports slump as European supply drops by a third

Japan’s imported lumber market turned sharply lower in July, puncturing the idea…

US lumber futures hit nine-month low as tariff fight curbs demand

US lumber futures fell to a nine-month low as a new round…

Inland Lumber Producers Host 42nd Golf Event

Inland Lumber Producers Host 42nd Golf Event The 42nd Annual Golf Tournament of the Inland Lumber Producers (ILP) was recently held at the Coeur d’Alene Resort in Coeur d’Alene, ID. Two days of golf games were played in horserace pairings at Hayden Lake Country Club with the Clearwater Forest Industries team winning first place. Team […]

Record Number Of Exhibitors At MLMA Event

Record Number Of Exhibitors At MLMA Event The Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association (MLMA), headquartered in Jackson, MS,  founded in 1954 by a group of Mississippi family-owned mills, proudly celebrated its 72nd year of existence in 2026. Since its founding, MLMA has cultivated a strong sense of community, fostering a family-oriented tradition where spouses and children […]

UVLA Members Enjoy Golf And Banquet At Annual Event

UVLA Members Enjoy Golf And Banquet At Annual Event The Seven Feathers Casino and Resort, located in Canyonville, OR, was the site for the multi-day Umpqua Valley Lumber Association (UVLA) Customer Appreciation Event. UVLA members form a coalition of long-time timber and lumber operators located in the southwestern timber country of Oregon. The UVLA’s historical […]

Northeast Business Trends

Northeast Business Trends Softwood Activity Mixed In The Northeast By Michelle KellerContributing Writer Softwood activity across the Northeast is showing improvements in some facets of the market. Some sources report being busier while one described the second and third home market as strong, although the blue-collar market is flat.  There are some challenges, however, shaping […]

With High Quality Specialty Products, Ready Pine Is Poised For Expansion

With High Quality Specialty Products, Ready Pine Is Poised For Expansion “With our distributors, if you build trust and confidence they will keep adding to the program, and eventually one day, hopefully, their entire warehouse is full of Ready Pine.”– Chris Martin, president and owner, Ready Pine Ready Pine’s Pickled Pine is on the walls […]

Inland West Business Trends

Inland West Business Trends Inland West Markets Characterized As Steady, Not Spectacular Terry Miller President Inland West softwood suppliers are reporting a relatively steady market, with demand varying by product and customers continuing to purchase cautiously. Sources indicated that while business is not exceptionally strong, movement continues across the region as they navigate seasonal conditions, […]

Consistent Quality Wood For 40+ Years At Mount Storm Forest Products

Consistent Quality Wood For 40+ Years At Mount Storm Forest Products “It may sound simple, but that’s what good business is, having knowledgeable and honest people that work with you and not for you to bring quality products to the marketplace consistently and efficiently.”— Ed Mikowski, president, Mount Storm Forest Products Mount Storm Forest Products, […]