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AHEC Enables U.S. Companies To Connect With European Buyers At interzum 2025

AHEC Enables U.S. Companies To Connect With European Buyers At interzum 2025 With around 60,000 trade visitors from 157 countries and over 1,600 exhibitors from 57 countries, interzum 2025, held in Cologne, Germany at KoelnMesse, has confirmed its position as a leading platform for furniture production and interior design, according to event organizers. Among the […]

Robinson Lumber Company: Five Generations of Innovation Rooted in Tradition

Robinson Lumber Company: Five Generations of Innovation Rooted in Tradition “I’m proud of how the fifth generation has carried forward our legacy, not just by honoring the company’s history, but by leading with the values that have defined us for over a century: passion, generosity and a drive to keep growing. That’s what it means […]

Ganahl Lumber Adds New Facility And Brings New Products To Market

Ganahl Lumber Adds New Facility And Brings New Products To Market “We look for good quality companies to work with, that can help us become a better company with better products. We try to partner with people that operate in a similar manner to us, and that will help us supply the right products to […]

Hartzell Hardwoods: 150 Years Of Pride In Every Board

Hartzell Hardwoods: 150 Years Of Pride In Every Board Since 1875, Hartzell Hardwoods, located in Piqua, OH, has stood as a pillar of innovation, craftsmanship and sustainability in the American hardwood industry. From humble beginnings to global reach, Hartzell’s journey is rooted in a story as rich and enduring as the Walnut lumber they’ve pioneered. […]

WRCLA Celebrates Record-Breaking Summit And Cedar School

The Western Red Cedar Lumber Association’s (WRCLA) 2025 Cedar Summit and Cedar School wrapped up a record-breaking week of business sessions, networking and training seminars recently with 195 industry professionals in attendance and a near sold out Cedar School with 46 students participating. The annual event began on the preceding Saturday with the week-long Cedar […]

NAWLA And Portland Team Up

The Amaterra Winery in Portland, OR, served as the host venue for a recent North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) regional meeting. Networking with industry peers and discussing insights into the lumber market were the goals of the four-hour event. Mike Riddle, CEO of Mike Riddle Construction, a custom home building and remodeling company in […]

Southern Cypress Promotion And Education Continues

In June, members of the Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA), along with promotion sponsors, gathered for a 2025 Update Meeting at the Marriott Knoxville Downtown in Knoxville, Tennessee. The event was held in conjunction with the Hardwood Manufacturers Association’s 2025 National Conference and Expo. Attendees received an update on Cypress promotion initiatives, discussed on-going projects, […]

Skana Forest Products: Humble Beginnings, Entrepreneurial Spirit

Skana Forest Products: Humble Beginnings, Entrepreneurial Spirit “We’re a family-run business. Everyone on our team is family ― that includes customers and suppliers. Our long-standing relationships are based on trust, consistency and genu-ine friendship. Skana wouldn’t be what it is today without the incredible team we have.” – Kent Beveridge, President, Skana Forest Products (From […]

Henson Lumber Ltd. Hangs Their Hat On Family Values And Customer Care

Henson Lumber Ltd. Hangs Their Hat On Family Values And Customer Care “We hang our hat on being independent and just taking care of business and making our customer’s jobs run smoothly.” – Casey Wallace, senior vice president, Henson Lumber Ltd. Shown here are the inside and outside lumber and millwork sales employees, along with […]

Marine-Grade Lumber: Creating Resiliency In Waterfront Construction

Marine-Grade Lumber: Creating Resiliency In Waterfront Construction Photo courtesy of Culpeper Wood Preservers Pressure-treated lumber is a proven solution for strength and longevity in marine construction. By Chris Brown – Executive Vice President at Culpeper Wood Preservers Chris Brown serves as executive vice president at Culpeper Wood Preservers, a role he has held since 2020. […]