Feature Stories

How The Contracting Hardwood Industry Is Impacting Wood Tie & Freight Rail Supply Chains Wood crossties account for more than 90 percent (~600 million) of ties installed in North American freight railroad track and remain the most practical, sustainable, and economical solution for freight railroads. However, hardwood industry challenges are creating concerns for the long-term […]

Witmer Furniture: Crafting Solid Wood Pieces With Precision And Passion Witmer Furniture, based in Abbotsford, WI, specializes in high-quality, solid hardwood furniture for both residential and commercial spaces. From bedrooms to home offices and even large-scale commercial projects, Witmer Furniture is known for its expertise in crafting functional pieces that are built to last. The […]

Graf Brothers Flooring & Lumber Inc.: Producing Gold Standard White Oak Product Dave and Greg Graf began rift and quarter sawing in 1978. They then went on to found Graf Brothers in 2003 in South Shore, KY. As demands from European customers began to grow for rift and quarter sawn White Oak, they decided to […]

A New Facility For Canadian Wood Supplier And Equity Partner, Lumber Resources Philippe LeBlanc inherited his father’s passion for forestry, dedicating over four decades to honing his expertise. That industry experience and passion is reflected in Lumber Resources, a supplier of wood products based in Quebec City, QC, a province whose rich, colonial roots date back […]

Hardwood Federation Fly-In 2026: Making Our Voices Heard The Hardwood Federation (HF) recently wrapped up another successful Fly-In to D.C.  Sixty-five representatives of the industry and our associations conducted nearly 100 meetings with Members of Congress, Hill staff and key members of the Trump Administration. Members of the Hardwood Federation and HFPAC Boards participated in […]

NELA Members Support Summer Meeting, Prepare For Fall Gathering The New England Lumbermen’s Association (NELA) recently held their summer meeting in Utica, NY, for a tour of B&B Lumber in the morning  and a “Business Discussion” in the afternoon. Members met in McConnellsville, NY, at the site of the now closed Harden Furniture plant where […]

Penn-Sylvan Serves As Next Host For Penn-York Meeting; Tioga Hardwoods Welcomed Recent Gathering Tioga Hardwoods Inc., of Berkshire, NY, recently hosted the monthly meeting of the Penn-York Lumbermen’s Club. Tioga Downs Casino Resort in Nichols, NY, was the site for the meeting as Penn-York members and guests enjoyed a Texas scramble golf game and dinner. […]

Hardwood Industry Coalition Gains Momentum In Washington Effort NHLA-led advocacy push aims to unify industry voice and strengthen federal engagement Hardwood industry leaders across multiple sectors are rallying behind a major new advocacy effort designed to strengthen the industry’s voice in Washington, DC, as stakeholders work to unify outreach efforts and increase federal engagement on […]

One Source Moulding Manufacturer At White River Hardwoods  White River Hardwoods, based in Fayetteville, AR, manufactures Embellished and Traditional Hardwood Mouldings, Tambour Panels, acoustic slatwall, hand carved wood carvings, mantels, custom doors and coffered ceilings. White River works with top dealers and various trades supporting OMNI distribution model.  The company purchases over two million board […]