Softwood Lumber Forecasts For 2025

2024 A Successful Year For Many, Hope That Success Carries Through To 2025 2024 was overwhelmingly a successful year for many companies, despite the challenges that many faced. One participant stated, “Even though it had its challenges, we view the year as a success…” While there are some participants that expect the start of 2025 […]

NELA Wraps Up 2024 With Lively Fall Meeting

The fall meeting of the New England Lumbermen’s Association (NELA) was recently held at the Colwen Conference Center in Portsmouth, NH, where 93 members attended the all day affair.

A Traders Market For The Books: 2024 Event Recap

This past November, the North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) welcomed forest products industry professionals to Phoenix, AZ, for one of the industry’s largest gatherings, Traders Market. Featuring top-notch education, unparalleled networking opportunities, and a tradeshow like no other, the three-day event was one for the books. Officially kicking off on Wednesday, Nov.13, NAWLA members […]

From Market Insights To Strategy: The 2024 LMC EXPO Prepares Dealers And Suppliers For 2025 Success

The 2024 LMC EXPO, held in Philadelphia, PA, brought together LMC Dealers and supplier partners from across the country for a productive, strategy-focused event at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. The two-day gathering enabled participants to network, gain insights from industry experts, and collaborate on actionable strategies for 2025. LMC Dealers took full advantage of the […]

WRCLA Dubs Mix & Mingle Most Successful Ever

Recently, The Western Red Cedar Lumber Association (aka WRCLA / Real Cedar) hosted their annual Mix & Mingle event at NAWLA Traders Market. This member exclusive event provides a great opportunity for networking. This year’s event was the most successful to date, with over 120 in attendance, according to WRCLA. The WRCLA is “the voice […]

Quality Over Quantity At The Core Of Dryco Lumber

Quality Over Quantity At The Core Of Dryco Lumber Founded in 1992, Dryco Lumber has become a pillar in the distribution of kiln-dried hardwoods. Located in Wayne County, OH, Dryco Lumber is strategically positioned in the hotbed of the hardwood furniture manufacturing industry.  Purchasing 3 million board feet in hardwoods annually in 4/4 through 8/4, the facility encompasses 45,000 square-feet. Species available include Alder, Birch, Cherry, Grey Elm, Hard and Soft Maple, Hickory, Poplar, Red and White Oak, Walnut, Quartered and Rift White Oak and eastern white pine.

Baillie Group: Helping Distributors With Hardwood Trim Boards, Mouldings And More

“With warehousing across North America, our products are easily sampled and tested without large initial truckload commitments. This is ideal for distributors who we rely on to serve the downstream demands of the retail customers.” -Bob Uglow, Head of Sales, Baillie Ripping Division, Baillie Group Baillie’s new secondary manufacturing facility in Sherburne, NY, has expanded […]

Timeless Beauty From Cedar Creek Hardwoods

Timeless Beauty From Cedar Creek Hardwoods Located in southeast Missouri, in Fredericktown, on a family farm in the majestic Ozark mountains, Cedar Creek Hardwoods is a second-generation family-owned business that specializes in secondary manufacturing of quality hardwood lumber and hardwood products.

Custom Hardwood Flooring and Millwork at T&F Lumber Company LLC

“When we started this business, we simply tried to look at the resources that were available and attain the highest and best use for them. Luckily, we like to think we have a long history and reputation of producing premium quality grade lumber.”– William Faircloth, president and co-owner, T&F Lumber Company LLC Beautiful representation of […]

Shifting Risks: How Hardwoods Can Prepare For A Productive 2025

Shifting Risks: How Hardwoods Can Prepare For A Productive 2025 After years of volatility, hardwood businesses are looking toward 2025 with cautious optimism. Sixty percent of companies expect increased sales in the coming year, according to the National Wood Flooring Association’s industry outlook. These positive market headwinds make it critical for wood and building material businesses to maximize profits by protecting every aspect of their operations.