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Buchanan Group’s Elite Hardwood Flooring From Solid Oak
Buchanan Group’s Elite Hardwood Flooring From Solid Oak Buchanan Hardwood Flooring, based in Aliceville, AL, manufactures Elite brand solid Oak hardwood flooring. The company purchases 14 million board feet annually of Red and White Oak hardwood, Mill Run, No. 1, No. 2 and No.3 A Common. Manufactured with machinery by OSI, Hasko and Wagner on […]
Transportation Survey
(Editor’s Note: Navigating the ever-changing and unknown factors faced by the transportation industry in 2025 will present challenges. The most creative problem-solvers will be those who, like our respondents here, propose to expand domestic capabilities while being versatile, resilient logistics partners who are shaped by external challenges and opportunities, yet able to adapt to global […]
Trade Study Results Due April 1
(Editor’s Note: Due to new information from the Trump Administration after the following article was released, be advised of this important update from the Hardwood Federation (HF): On Thursday, Jan. 30, President Trump announced to reporters that he would follow through on his threat to impose 25 percent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico […]
O’Shea Lumber Building Quality Relationships By Providing Quality Products
O’Shea Lumber Company’s business philosophy is based on one simple, but crucial, idea: “The Golden Rule.” O’Shea Lumber, located in Glen Rock, PA, was founded by Mike O’Shea in 1971. Mike started the business with the belief that if they treated their customers like they would want to be treated, then they would be remembered. […]
Lewis Controls Inc. : Over 50 Years Of Quality And Innovation, With An Eye On The Future
50 Years of Quality In a world of continual change, there are few constants that businesses can rely on. Lewis Controls Inc., based in Cornelius, OR, is one such constant in the lumber industry, having trailblazed innovative technology and steadfast quality for over 50 years. The company’s enduring success is driven by a continuous forward-thinking […]
Park Falls Hardwoods Refurbishes After Fire
“The fire never stopped us. We came up with a plan and executed it with the people we know in the area.” – Chad Beirl, sales manager, Park Falls Hardwoods Depicted here, from left to right, is Sales Manager Chad Beirl, Resource Manager Cory Meyer and Plant Manager Kevin Linscott. In the early evening hours […]
Hiding In Plain Sight
Hiding In Plain Sight Isn’t it ironic how a random conversation can turn into a 30,000-foot opportunity? To open someone’s eyes and understanding about why choosing wood is so exTREEmelysmart. Conversations that have a connection to the benefits of wood can start anywhere. Even during a meal on an airline flight when wooden flatware is […]
Timeless Beauty From Cedar Creek Hardwoods
“We have long-term relationships with several mills that produce high quality lumber which is a necessity to meet our needs as well as our customers’ expectations.” – Mark Francis, vice president and owning partner,Cedar Creek Hardwoods Cedar Creek Hardwoods, located in Fredericktown, MO, has an 11,000 square-foot manufacturing space, with 500,000 board feet of inventory. […]
SWHMC Members Look For The Silver Lining Amid Industry Challenges
SWHMC Members Look For The Silver Lining Amid Industry Challenges Approximately 25 people attended the roundtable meeting at the recent Southwestern Hardwood Manufacturers Club (SWHMC) Christmas meeting at the Grand Hotel in Point Clear, AL. About 50 total attendees, including their wives, were at this annual meeting. Industry Challenges A sawmill in Central Tennessee is […]
What’s The Story With November 2024 Southern Pine Exports?
The most recent data available from the USDA’s Foreign Agriculture Services’ Global Agricultural Trade System, and published by the Softwood Forest Products Association. Exports of Southern Pine lumber (treated and untreated) are running 10 percent ahead of 2023 year-to-date, according to the most recent data available from the USDA’s Foreign Agriculture Services’ Global Agricultural Trade […]