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Where Is SFPA Promoting Southern Pine In 2024?

According to the Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA), for more than 35 years, SFPA has leveraged that funding to facilities international trade of Southern Pine lumber by issuing verified trade leads to its network of members, and those activities paid off for Southern Pine sawmills and landowners in 2022. The 14 international tradeshows and 12 […]

AHMI Enjoys Florida’s Landscape For Annual Meeting

The 2024 annual meeting of the Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers Inc. (AHMI) was recently held at The Hammock Beach Resort in Palm Coast, FL, with approximately 120 members and guests treated to more than two full days of networking, business, educational and leisure opportunities. The AHMI business presentations included: InventWood Makes Poplar Truly Hard – A Maryland […]

Robust Walnut Activity Discussed At AWMA Meeting

Members of the American Walnut Manufacturers Association (AWMA) met in Indianapolis, IN, at the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermens Association’s Convention recently to conduct business on behalf of the Association.   Members reported that the Walnut business – green lumber, KD lumber and logs – is robust and most products are steadily moving. Competition for logs is stiff and […]

FCL Hears How Prison Ministry Changes Lives

The Fellowship of Christian Lumbermen (FCL) recently learned how God has opened a door to ministry for one member. The remarks came at the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association 2024 Convention in Indianapolis, IN.  The men participated in singing worship songs led by Nate Phillips of GL Beaumont Hardwoods. FCL Board member Rob McCarthy of Northwest Hardwoods […]

Solid White Oak Resort and Specialty Beach Products at H&T Chair Co. Inc. 

“We wanted a product that would last in all of the outdoor elements.White Oak doesn’t mind a harsh environment. It’s an amazing wood. I have chairs in the concession market that are literally over 40 years old and are still being used on the big rush holidays.” ~ Rick Todd, Owner, H & T Chair […]

IBS/KBIS Enjoys Impressive Growth In 2024

The Las Vegas (NV) Convention Center recently welcomed the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show (IBS) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS). This year marked the biggest IBS in 15 years with 1,700+ exhibitors, of which 45 percent were new.  The two events co-located […]

IHLA Sells Out As Attendees And Exhibitors Fill Convention Venue

A sold-out exhibitor’s hall recently welcomed guests and members of the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association (IHLA) Convention at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown in Indianapolis, IN. The event was attended by approximately 1,200 people. The three-day event kicked off with a Board of Directors meeting followed by a welcome reception. The second day was packed with […]

Lewis Lumber and Milling Opens Second Manufacturing Operation to Keep Up with Substantial Growth

“The goal is to create the most dependable and consistent unfinished wide plank flooring and cabinet components available, while treating our customers right.”  ~ Mike Lewis, President, Lewis Lumber and Milling  With three generations of lumber experience under their tool belts, the Lewis family knows how to take care of its customers. Founded over a decade […]

IBS/KBIS Enjoys Impressive Growth In 2024

The Las Vegas (NV) Convention Center recently welcomed the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show (IBS) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS). This year marked the biggest IBS in 15 years with 1,700+ exhibitors, of which 45 percent were new. The two events co-located […]

Music City Welcomes Thousands to FenceTech 2024

Nashville, TN, recently welcomed members and guests of the American Fence Association (AFA) to that organization’s annual convention and trade show – FenceTech 2024. Considered the premier annual trade event for manufacturers and suppliers to the fence, gate, perimeter security and metal working industries, it attracted 7,020 attendees this year, which was a significant growth […]