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Hardwood Industry Coalition Gains Momentum In Washington Effort
Hardwood Industry Coalition Gains Momentum In Washington Effort NHLA-led advocacy push aims to unify industry voice and strengthen federal engagement Hardwood industry leaders across multiple sectors are rallying behind a major new advocacy effort designed to strengthen the industry’s voice in Washington, DC, as stakeholders work to unify outreach efforts and increase federal engagement on […]
One Source Moulding Manufacturer At White River Hardwoods
One Source Moulding Manufacturer At White River Hardwoods White River Hardwoods, based in Fayetteville, AR, manufactures Embellished and Traditional Hardwood Mouldings, Tambour Panels, acoustic slatwall, hand carved wood carvings, mantels, custom doors and coffered ceilings. White River works with top dealers and various trades supporting OMNI distribution model. The company purchases over two million board […]
Mayfield Lumber Company: A Concentration Yard That Became Vertically Integrated In 2018
Mayfield Lumber Company: A Concentration Yard That Became Vertically Integrated In 2018 Mayfield Lumber Company began in 1971 in McMinnville, TN, as a wholesale operation led by the parents of current company president, David Mayfield. David joined the company in 1973 after graduating high school and in 1980, a facility was constructed on what was formerly […]
Student Furniture Designs Amaze At Appalachian State
Student Furniture Designs Amaze At Appalachian State American hardwood species from Appalachia were designed and manufactured into 35 beautiful entries for the 2026 Student Furniture Design Competition at Appalachian State University (ASU), Boone, NC. Students from the Furniture Design program utilized Red and White Oak, Hard Maple, Walnut, Cherry and Black Locust in the year-long […]
HMA Packs The Tour Bus For Spring Regional Meeting
HMA Packs The Tour Bus For Spring Regional Meeting The Hardwood Manufacturers Association’s (HMA) 2026 Spring Regional Meeting recently was held in Wausau, WI, with over 45 association members, non-members and industry suppliers in attendance. HMA stated that tours during the Spring Regional Meeting included: Kretz Lumber Company Antigo, WI Since 1929, Kretz Lumber Company […]
Ron Jones Hardwood Sales Hosts Next Penn-York Meeting; Burns Industrial Welcomes Club To Open House At Recent Event
Ron Jones Hardwood Sales Hosts Next Penn-York Meeting; Burns Industrial Welcomes Club To Open House At Recent Event Members and guests of the Penn-York Lumbermen’s Club recently enjoyed a game of golf at Cranberry Highlands Golf Course in Cranberry Township, PA, as the club convened for a monthly meeting. The golf game was followed by […]
ALC Welcomes Attendees To Annual Beach Event
ALC Welcomes Attendees To Annual Beach Event The Appalachian Lumbermen’s Club held its Annual Beach Meeting in North Myrtle Beach, SC, recently with dozens of sellers, buyers and suppliers to the hardwood industry. The Club met at the Avista Resort for the annual event and had more than 160 attendees. Casual networking was the theme […]
WRCLA’s 2026 Cedar Summit And Cedar School Bring Industry Together in Victoria
WRCLA’s 2026 Cedar Summit And Cedar School Bring Industry Together in Victoria The Western Red Cedar Lumber Association’s (WRCLA) 2026 Cedar Summit and Cedar School wrapped up another successful week of business sessions, networking opportunities and hands-on training seminars with nearly 160 industry professionals in attendance, including 33 Cedar School students from across North America […]
WWPA Welcomes Industry Leaders To Washington
WWPA Welcomes Industry Leaders To Washington The Western Wood Products Association (WWPA) concluded its 2026 Annual Meeting recently in the Edgewater Ballroom at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, WA. The organization noted that the three-day event, attended by more than 100, brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities […]
Attendance Increases For NAWLA Portland Meeting
Attendance Increases For NAWLA Portland Meeting The North American Wholesale Lumber Association, (NAWLA), recently hosted a regional meeting in Portland, OR, at Amaterra Winery. Approximately 150 were in attendance, which was an increase of about 20 people from last year. A three-person panel was featured at the event. The panel included: Grant Phillips, Founding Partner […]