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Olympic Forest Products Inc., Providing Quality Wood Products For Generations

“There seems to be a return to people wanting the quality they can only get when they purchase solid wood, especially when it comes to furniture and home décor. Natural wood provides a timelessness and durability you just don’t get from other products.” ~ Robert Simon, finance manager, Olympic Forest Products Inc. Olympic Forest Products […]

Southern Forest Products Association Attends First Saudi Wood Expo And Looks At Southern Pine Exports

Executive Director of the Southern Forest ProductsAssociation, Eric Gee. Five Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA) members attended the first Saudi Wood EXPO in September of 2024. Saudi Arabia imported $1.56 billion in wood products, making the Middle Eastern country a prime target for 10 representatives from American Softwoods (AMSO). And there’s room to grow, as […]

2024 Proved To Be Challenging But There Is Hope For 2025

While 2024 proved to be challenging for most lumber suppliers, many believe that there is hope for 2025. One participant stated, “…any increase in demand at all will be a boost to movement and hopefully pricing.” Another participant said that despite the headwinds that his company has seen over the course of 2024, there is potential for 2025.

Attendance Tops 800 At Annual NHLA Convention

St. Louis, MO, recently welcomed the 2024 National Hardwood Lumber Association’s (NHLA) Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase at the America’s Center Convention Complex with 811 people in attendance. Organizers now turn their attention to planning for the 2025 edition of this annual event, which will be held Oct. 1-3 at the Marriott Rivercenter in San […]

2024 Global Buyers Mission™ Welcomes Nearly 700 Delegates

BC Wood celebrated its 21st Annual Global Buyers Mission (GBM) recently and welcomed close to 700 delegates from all over the world to Whistler, BC Canada this year. A number of international markets continue to face economic challenges, so GBM organizers were extremely pleased with the efforts made by those buyers and suppliers that supported […]

VIPs Enjoy Camaraderie At Rossi Group’s Reception

The Rossi Group recently hosted a VIP Reception in conjunction with the National Hardwood Lumber Association’s Convention in St. Louis, MO

Lumber Forecasts For 2025

2024 Proved To Be Challenging But There Is Hope For 2025 While 2024 proved to be challenging for most lumber suppliers, many believe that there is hope for 2025. One participant stated, “…any increase in demand at all will be a boost to movement and hopefully pricing.” Another participant said that despite the headwinds that […]

San Antonio Hosts Booming APA Annual Meeting

JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio, Texas, welcomed approximately 425 members and guests of APA-Engineered Wood Association’s Annual Meeting. The 2024 Bronson J. Lewis Award was presented at this year’s event to Dr. Borjen “BJ” Yeh, who served as director of the APA’s Technical Services Division since 2003. See […]

2024 Global Buyers Mission™ Welcomes Nearly 700 Delegates

BC Wood celebrated its 21st Annual Global Buyers Mission (GBM) recently and welcomed close to 700 delegates from all over the world to Whistler, BC Canada this year. A number of international markets continue to face economic challenges, so GBM organizers were extremely pleased with the efforts made by those buyers and suppliers that supported […]

NELMA’s Holds 91st Annual Meeting, Welcomes NAWLA Regional Meeting

The 91st annual meeting of the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA) was held recently at the Samoset Resort in Rockport, ME. This was the second year in a row that the Association conducted its annual golf scramble and meeting at this oceanside property. Around 150 members and guests attended this year’s event, making it one […]