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NAWLA SE Regional Enjoyed By Industry Colleagues

NAWLA SE Regional Enjoyed By Industry Colleagues The North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) recently hosted a Southeast regional meeting at Topgolf, a premier entertainment destination in Birmingham, AL. The 3-hour networking event was attended by 65 guests with approximately 20 different industry companies represented. NAWLA supports the business growth of the lumber and building […]

Vancouver And NAWLA Team Up For Event

Vancouver And NAWLA Team Up For Event A panel discussion titled “Duties and Tariffs: Navigating New North America Trade Realities,” where industry leaders explored the evolving trade landscape across North America, was the highlight of a recent North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) regional meeting in Vancouver, BC. The gathering was held at Terminal City […]

NHLA: Leading The Effort To Strengthening America’s Hardwood Supply Chain 

NHLA: Leading The Effort To Strengthening America’s Hardwood Supply Chain  Today, I’m honored to be the first member of the NHLA leadership team to share details about an important new initiative we believe could help shape the future of the hardwood industry. But before I explain where we’re headed, I want to start with how […]

Built-to-Spec Millwork On Demand At Tilo Industries

Built-to-Spec Millwork On Demand At Tilo Industries Tilo Industries LLC of Lewisburg, PA, operates out of roughly 60,000 square feet of production and finishing space, yet the family-owned firm moves wood the way a contractor pours concrete—fast, accurate and to spec. Owner and President Tim Yoder puts the company’s annual appetite at “right around 1.4 […]

Bryant Church Hardwoods Inc.: A Legacy Shaped By Generations

Bryant Church Hardwoods Inc.: A Legacy Shaped By Generations “In an industry where longevity is earned, not given, Bryant Church Hardwoods Inc. stands as a testament to consistency, discipline and generational stewardship. Based in Wilkesboro, NC, the concentration yard has remained in the hands of the Church family for more than seven decades—quietly building a […]

Baby Boomers Remain Largest Share Of Home Buyers As First-Time Buying Falls To Record Low

Baby Boomers Remain Largest Share Of Home Buyers As First-Time Buying Falls To Record Low Only about one in five buyers were first-time purchasers. Baby Boomers remained the largest generational group of home buyers this year, while the share of first-time buyers fell to the lowest level on record, according to the 2026 Home Buyers and […]

NWFA Wood Flooring Expo Wraps In Orlando With 40th Anniversary Celebration

NWFA Wood Flooring Expo Wraps In Orlando With 40th Anniversary Celebration The wood flooring industry convened in Orlando, FL, recently for the 2026 NWFA Wood Flooring Expo, marking the 40th time professionals from across the industry have gathered for the annual event. Built around the theme “Ignite Your Passion,” the Expo offered hands-on demonstrations, education […]

Montréal Wood Convention 2026 Concludes With A Full House And Resounding Success 

Montréal Wood Convention 2026 Concludes With A Full House And Resounding Success  The Montréal Wood Convention (MWC) 2026, the premier event for the wood industry in Canada, successfully concluded at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montréal, welcoming a full house of 1,200 participants from across the globe. Following four consecutive sold-out editions, this year’s […]

Canadian Hardwood Bureau 2026 Spring Meeting A Success in Montreal

Canadian Hardwood Bureau 2026 Spring Meeting A Success In Montreal The Canadian Hardwood Bureau welcomed more than 100 delegates to its 2026 Spring Meeting recently in Montreal, marking the largest and most successful gathering in the organization’s history. A key highlight of this year’s event was its fully bilingual format, enabling inclusive participation and real-time […]

Expo Richmond Enjoys Strong Attendance And Governor Announces Virginia Wood Council

Expo Richmond Enjoys Strong Attendance And Governor Announces Virginia Wood Council Meadow Event Park in Doswell, VA, was the site of the recent biennial Expo Richmond, one of the largest forest products trade shows on the East Coast, which attracts thousands of attendees. The event brings together loggers, foresters, sawmill representatives, landowners, manufacturers, suppliers and […]