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APA’s 2026 Structural Panel & Engineered Wood Yearbook Now Available

APA’s 2026 Structural Panel & Engineered Wood Yearbook Now Available New analysis from APA – The Engineered Wood Association finds structural panel production expected to dip in 2026. Elevated tariff rates, a frozen housing market and the sharpest slowdown in U.S. net immigration in decades are converging to constrain demand for engineered wood products in […]

30 Years Of Connection: Get Ready For Traders Market 2026

30 Years Of Connection: Get Ready For Traders Market 2026 Traders Market is just around the corner, returning Nov. 4–6 in Anaheim, California, and this year’s event is bringing the lumber and building materials industry together for a milestone celebration. For 30 years, Traders Market has been where professionals from across the North American supply […]

Why Knot Save A Buck?

Why Knot Save A Buck? I had a great learning experience as a young boy while accompanying my dad as he guided a deer hunter in Southern Alberta. Our hunting territory stretched from prairie to peak perfection, with the Rocky Mountains and Waterton/Glacier National Parks bordering the south and west. A mile away, the plains […]

Storytelling That Grows Demand: How The Real American Hardwood Coalition Is Reaching New Audiences

Storytelling That Grows Demand: How The Real American Hardwood Coalition Is Reaching New Audiences For decades, the hardwood industry has excelled at producing exceptional products. The challenge has never been quality—it has been ensuring consumers understand the story behind those products. Today, the Real American Hardwood Coalition (RAHC) is meeting that challenge through strategic partnerships […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]

Southern Cypress Promotion Updates 

Southern Cypress Promotion Updates  When it comes to promoting Cypress building products, the Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA) leads the efforts on behalf of all Cypress producers through a comprehensive marketing plan. From collaborating with magazines on editorial and video projects to creating engaging social media content, the SCMA maintains an extensive and diverse promotion […]