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AETNA Building Solutions Partners With Quality Lumber Suppliers

“We really pride ourselves in having the highest quality material from some of the best suppliers and names in the industry. Our key advantage is the supplier network we have at the mill level. We partner with suppliers that put quality first.” – Jason Horn, lumber product manager, AETNA Building Solutions All of AETNA’s lumber […]

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

Brooke Rollins 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, Rollins made an Emergency Situation Determination (ESD) under section 40807 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs […]

Fitts Industries Inc., Founded On Family Values And Rooted In Resourcefulness – Integrity, Quality And Consistency For 78 Years

Fitts Industries Inc., Founded On Family Values And Rooted In Resourcefulness Fitts Industries Inc., located in Tuscaloosa, AL, purchases over one million board feet a year in a wide assortment of hardwood and softwood lumber to craft stair parts such as balusters, newel posts, box newel posts, handrails, starting steps, treads, mouldings and more. Species […]

Harold White Lumber: A Legacy Of Excellence And Innovation

Harold White Lumber: A Legacy Of Excellence And Innovation In 1968, determined to forge his own path, Harold White founded Harold White Lumber Inc. in Morehead, KY. “Our family is deeply rooted in the timber business,” said Ray White Sr., CEO of Harold White Lumber Inc. “My father and grandfather, Ray L. White, worked together […]

IHLA Sells Out 127th Edition

IHLA Sells Out 127th Edition The 127th edition of the Annual Convention of the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association (IHLA) was deemed a success by organizers. More than 1,200 were in attendance at the Indianapolis Downtown Marriott in Indianapolis, IN. The exhibition hall of the three-day event was sold out. An IHLA Board of Director’s meeting […]

A Preview Of Forest Products EXPO 2025 – Provided By Southern Forest Products Association

A Preview Of Forest Products EXPO 2025 – Provided By Southern Forest Products Association Do you want to be at the forefront of the forest products community? Are you ready to experience how adaptive technology is reshaping manufacturing decisions? Is your company poised to lead in the new era of manufacturing at this pivotal moment […]

HMA’s Southern Regional Convenes In Memphis

Memphis, TN, was the host city of the recent Hardwood Manufacturers Association’s (HMA) 2025 Southern Regional Meeting. Attendees met at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel where Dana Lee Cole, executive director, Hardwood Federation, gave a presentation. They also toured three nearby facilities, including: Classic American Hardwoods Inc., which is located in Memphis. Established in 2001, […]

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 […]