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“Building is a trade that’s never going away, and we need smart, ingenious people who work well with their hands. We try to hire the best people possible.” ~ Ike Padgett, vice president of purchasing, Tindell’s Building Materials Tindell’s Building Materials, located in Knoxville, TN, a locally-owned building materials supplier, was started as a sawmill […]

UFP Industries has a long history of tackling challenges with creative solutions; of bucking the status quo and finding better ways to get things done. That’s exactly the environment in which UFP Business School was born. As higher education became more unaffordable for American families, and colleges and universities grew programs and mandates that made […]

UFP Industries is one of the world’s manufacturing giants, standing behind three companies that specialize in retail, construction and packaging. Whether it’s goods that get delivered on time, new construction in communities nationwide, or homes in neighborhoods from coast-to-coast, UFP Industries supplies tens of thousands of products that support the world’s physical infrastructure, keep markets […]

The North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) recently held its Southeast Regional Meeting in Biloxi, MS at the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino. The afternoon event featured a panel presentation and a Q&A session, followed by a networking opportunity for attendees. The guest speaker was Crystal Gauvin, a primary author of FEA’s Lumber Market Status […]

The Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association (MLMA), located in Jackson, MS, was established in 1954 among a group of Mississippi family-owned mills. They have maintained a family-friendly atmosphere, where spouses and children are welcome to partake in their annual convention and trade show. This year marked the 70th year of the organization’s existence. Gallagher, KDS Windsor, […]

Taphouse Unchained in Coeur d’Alene, ID was the local site for the recent cocktail reception that PotlatchDeltic and Stimson Lumber Company co-host annually. Each year this reception is held in conjunction with the annual Inland Lumber Producers golf event. According to the company’s website, PotlatchDeltic is a leading timberland owner and a top 10 manufacturer […]

The Saw Blade Invitational Golf Scramble, hosted by Idaho Forest Group (IFG) and Alta Forest Products, and held at the Coeur d’Alene Resort in Coeur d’Alene, ID, marked its 10th year recently. The team that won the Saw Blade Invitational consisted of: 1st place, Robby Griffith, Doug Griffith, Todd Shipp and Travis Vezina; 2nd place, […]