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Penn-York Gathers In New York For Meeting

Penn-York Gathers In New York For Meeting Fitzpatrick & Weller Inc. and W.J. Cox Associates recently co-hosted a Penn-York Lumbermen’s Club meeting, held at the Holiday Valley main lodge in Ellicottville, NY. The evening event was highlighted by a presentation by Dallin Brooks, executive director of the National Hardwood Lumber Association. Fitzpatrick & Weller, located […]

ALC Hears Career Placement, Tariff Updates

ALC Hears Career Placement, Tariff Updates Appalachian hardwood companies seeking employees have a job placement service available for forestry, electrical, welders and more from a Virginia school. Members of the Appalachian Lumbermen’s Club (ALC) heard details during a meeting at The Hotel Roanoke in Roanoke, VA. Career Services Coordinator Rob Cantrell from Mountain Gateway Community […]

Tariffs, Market Conditions Among NELA Topics

Tariffs, Market Conditions Among NELA Topics The New England Lumbermen’s Association (NELA) recently held their winter meeting at the Woodstock Inn in Woodstock, VT, where members were able to hear some pertinent speakers covering topics relative to the issues they are facing on a daily basis, as well as network with attending members.  Approximately 90 […]

AWMA Meeting Includes Discussion Of Uncertainty Caused By China’s Log Ban

AWMA Meeting Includes Discussion Of Uncertainty Caused By China’s Log Ban The American Walnut Manufacturers Association (AWMA) met recently during the Annual Convention of the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association (IHLA) in Indianapolis to conduct their annual business meeting.  AWMA members discussed in detail the impacts of the China log ban and the rippling effect that […]

IHLA Welcomes FCL Gathering During Convention

IHLA Welcomes FCL Gathering During Convention The Fellowship of Christian Lumbermen (FCL) recently met in conjunction with the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association’s Convention in Indianapolis, IN. Approximately 45 attendees heard a presentation by scheduled speaker Kristopher Loving, sports director of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Indianapolis. Learn more about this organization at christianlumbermen.wordpress.com.

Department Of Agriculture Seeks To Increase Timber Production By Designating An Emergency Situation On National Forest System Lands

Department Of Agriculture Seeks To Increase Timber Production By Designating An Emergency Situation On National Forest System Lands The Agriculture Secretary, Brooke Rollins, released a memorandum detailing the actions that she has directed the Forest Service to take in response to the president’s Executive Order, Immediate Expansion of American Timber Production. According to her memorandum, […]

Heirloom Quality Furniture And Woodworking At The Refined Craftsman

Heirloom Quality Furniture And Woodworking At The Refined Craftsman The Refined Craftsman, located in Murrieta, CA, manufactures custom hardwood furniture, cabinetry and casework. Purchasing 100,000 board feet annually in 4/4 Poplar, rift White Oak and Alder, offerings include Shaker entertainment centers, Mission inspired cabinets and Crafts styled tables. “A lot of our clients are looking […]

Ganahl Lumber Adds New Facility And Brings New Products To Market

Ganahl Lumber Adds New Facility And Brings New Products To Market Ganahl Lumber, with its headquarters based in Anaheim, CA, has carved out a sustainable business through the ageless philosophy of helping their customers succeed. This has allowed the company to have tremendous sales, with over 300 million board feet of lumber sold from November […]

Las Vegas Does Not Disappoint As Host Of NAHB’s IBS Event

Las Vegas Does Not Disappoint As Host Of NAHB’s IBS Event The Las Vegas (NV) Convention Center recently hosted the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show® (IBS) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), co-located during the annual Design & Construction Week.  IBS is the […]

AHMI Talks Technology

AHMI Talks Technology Technology was the talk of the 2025 Annual Meeting of Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers Inc. (AHMI) with presentations on fire suppression and preparations for the EUDR. The conference was held recently at the Harbor Beach Marriott in Fort Lauderdale, FL. A great crowd of Appalachian producers, distributors, secondary manufacturers and suppliers participated in […]