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Gaster Lumber And Hardware: A Proud Tradition Of Quality

“Our forte has always been the contractor, custom home builders and local repair and remodeling guys. I’m in a relationship business and being competitive and fast is what we do.” – Ray Gaster, founder and owner, Gaster Lumber and Hardware Pictured is Ray Gaster, owner and founder of Gaster Lumber and Hardware. To say that […]

DiPrizio Pine Sales Continues To Raise The Bar In Production, Capacity And Consistency Through Expansions And Capital Investments

“We must be a low-cost, reliable producer to serve our customers best. Then, every decision of our capital expansion project has been geared to automation, technology, AI and people.”– Larry Huot, president and owner, DiPrizio Pine Sales Depicted here is the McDonough high-speed optimizing edger equipped with a capacity for 30 million board feet of […]

Hiding In Plain Sight

By Allison DeFordExecutive DirectorNorth American Forest FoundationCollierville, TN901-860-4131adeford@northamericanforestfoundation.org Isn’t it ironic how a random conversation can turn into a 30,000-foot opportunity? To open someone’s eyes and understanding about why choosing wood is so exTREEmely smart. Conversations that have a connection to the benefits of wood can start anywhere. Even during a meal on an airline […]

LMC Celebrates 90 Years As The Pioneering Cooperative In The Forest Products and Building Materials Industry

Founded in 1935, LMC has grown to become the longest standing, leading forest products and building materials buying group in the United States. Representing over 430 members with more than 1,800 locations across all 50 states, LMC is a cornerstone of strength and collaboration in the industry. At its heart, LMC is a network of […]

A Preview Of Forest Products EXPO 2025

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 for the industry? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, don’t […]

Buchanan Group’s Elite Hardwood Flooring From Solid Oak

Buchanan Group’s Elite Hardwood Flooring From Solid Oak Buchanan Hardwood Flooring, based in Aliceville, AL, manufactures Elite brand solid Oak hardwood flooring. The company purchases 14 million board feet annually of Red and White Oak hardwood, Mill Run, No. 1, No. 2 and No.3 A Common. Manufactured with machinery by OSI, Hasko and Wagner on […]

Transportation Survey

(Editor’s Note: Navigating the ever-changing and unknown factors faced by the transportation industry in 2025 will present challenges. The most creative problem-solvers will be those who, like our respondents here, propose to expand domestic capabilities while being versatile, resilient logistics partners who are shaped by external challenges and opportunities, yet able to adapt to global […]

Trade Study Results Due April 1

(Editor’s Note: Due to new information from the Trump Administration after the following article was released, be advised of this important update from the Hardwood Federation (HF): On Thursday, Jan. 30, President Trump announced to reporters that he would follow through on his threat to impose 25 percent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico […]

O’Shea Lumber Building Quality Relationships By Providing Quality Products

O’Shea Lumber Company’s business philosophy is based on one simple, but crucial, idea: “The Golden Rule.” O’Shea Lumber, located in Glen Rock, PA, was founded by Mike O’Shea in 1971. Mike started the business with the belief that if they treated their customers like they would want to be treated, then they would be remembered. […]

Lewis Controls Inc. : Over 50 Years Of Quality And Innovation, With An Eye On The Future

50 Years of Quality In a world of continual change, there are few constants that businesses can rely on. Lewis Controls Inc., based in Cornelius, OR, is one such constant in the lumber industry, having trailblazed innovative technology and steadfast quality for over 50 years. The company’s enduring success is driven by a continuous forward-thinking […]