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Richardson Timbers: 75 Years of Lumber Industry Excellence
“With 75 years comes a reputation; we get phone calls from Illinois, we get phone calls from Washington, the East Coast, the West Coast — we’ve gotten phone calls from California. We’ve also shipped into Florida. You know, all you need to do is find the wheels and we’ll go anywhere.”– Steven Rogers, sales manager, […]
Jazz Forest Products: A Family Company Producing The Finest Western Red Cedar and Softwood Products
“Knowing that we have control over our products from the very beginning of the process to the very end allows us to make the right end use product that we know is going into a person’s home. Our main goal will always be to provide a value-added product.” – Parm Binning, head of marketing and […]
Culpeper Wood Preservers: Providing a Multitude Of Quality Treated Products
“Our people make a huge difference. Their work ethic and commitment set the tone for the company, and it resonates with our customer base. Their relationships with our suppliers and customers have enabled us to endure for over 50 years.” – Jonathan Jenkins, President, Culpeper Wood Preservers Culpeper Wood Preservers, headquartered in Culpeper, VA, was […]
Safety Culture Blueprint: How to Keep Employees Safe and Reduce Your Risks
Almost every Softwood business understands the importance of safety. Yet a company’s risk profile changes constantly, and it’s difficult for many business leaders to keep up with all the latest developments. One way to stay ever ready is to embrace a culture of safety. Let’s examine the core business risks impacting Softwood suppliers and dealers […]
WRCLA Celebrates 70 Years As Environmentally Friendly Building Product
This year marked the 70th Anniversary of the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association, aka WRCLA/Real Cedar, established in 1954. That milestone was celebrated by the more than 180 attendees, including delegate members and Cedar School students who recently joined in beautiful Whistler, BC, to celebrate and participate in the annual WRCLA Cedar Summit. This year’s […]
Portland Teams Up With NAWLA Regional Meeting
Amaterra Winery in Portland, OR, was the site recently for the North American Wholesale Lumber Association’s (NAWLA) Portland Regional Meeting. The evening included networking with industry peers, as well as an informative presentation by guest Speaker Jodi Hack. Hack is a third-generation Oregonian and dynamic leader with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from […]
WWPA Honors 2024 Master Lumberman
Western Wood Products Association (WWPA) concluded its 2024 Annual Meeting recently at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, WA. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings. A highlight of the event was a visit from U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman, (4th District, Arkansas), during […]
Vancouver Welcomes NAWLA Regional Meeting
The Vancouver Club in Vancouver, BC, was the site of a recent regional meeting hosted by the North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA). Scheduled speakers included: •Bob Brash, executive director for the Truck Loggers Association •Honorable Andrew Mercier, the Minister of State for Sustainable Forestry Innovation. The afternoon gathering concluded with networking and a Q&A […]
Fundraising Turkey Shoot Attracts 100 Hunters
Each spring, the Old West Invitational Turkey Shoot (OWITS) is held in Hulett, WY, with Devils Tower National Monument as the backdrop. The event is a cooperative effort with a two-pronged goal, according to the event’s website; raise funds for two great non-profits and promote wildlife conservation in Wyoming. Proceeds from the event are split […]
Connecting the Dots on Closing The Skills Gap
Closing the skills gap is more than a popular media topic; it’s a daily concern for many of us in the forest products industry, especially as we think about what it will take to maintain sustainable business operations into the future. Some might say let the “professionals” deal with it–that is, the school systems and […]
