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Vancouver Welcomes NAWLA Regional Meeting

The Vancouver Club in Vancouver, BC, was the site of a recent regional meeting hosted by the North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA). Scheduled speakers included: •Bob Brash, executive director for the Truck Loggers Association •Honorable Andrew Mercier, the Minister of State for Sustainable Forestry Innovation. The afternoon gathering concluded with networking and a Q&A […]

Fundraising Turkey Shoot Attracts 100 Hunters

Each spring, the Old West Invitational Turkey Shoot (OWITS) is held in Hulett, WY, with Devils Tower National Monument as the backdrop. The event is a cooperative effort with a two-pronged goal, according to the event’s website; raise funds for two great non-profits and promote wildlife conservation in Wyoming. Proceeds from the event are split […]

Connecting the Dots on Closing The Skills Gap

Closing the skills gap is more than a popular media topic; it’s a daily concern for many of us in the forest products industry, especially as we think about what it will take to maintain sustainable business operations into the future. Some might say let the “professionals” deal with it–that is, the school systems and […]

Gobble-Fite Lumber Company: A Family Business Making Quality Products

By Scott DaltonPhotos by Cindy Shaver “We come in every Monday morning and ask how do we take care of our customers and how do we take care of our employees, and if you do that, lo and behold, you do make a profit.”– Dan Fite, vice president, Gobble-Fite Lumber Company If you happen to […]

Vetsch Hardwoods Grows The Family Tradition

By Scott Dalton “When I was younger, I didn’t think about joining the company all that much. After high school, I just started working with dad more and it took off and went. In our particular case, I would work here in the shop doing the pallet lumber and my dad would be making deliveries. […]

Safety Culture Blueprint: How To Keep Employees Safe And Reduce Your Risks

By Michael Culbreth Almost every Hardwood business understands the importance of safety. Yet a company’s risk profile changes constantly, and it’s difficult for many business leaders to keep up with all the latest developments. One way to stay ever ready is to embrace a culture of safety. Let’s examine the core business risks impacting Hardwood […]

Federation Fly-In Takes Off On Capitol Hill As Farm Bill Jumps Key Hurdle

Photos by Scott Henrichsen The Hardwood Federation (HF) Fly-In took place recently, deploying industry advocates across Capitol Hill. More than 60 Hardwood industry leaders conducted over 100 bipartisan, congressional meetings, advocating for Hardwood priorities in the farm bill, tax legislation and H.R. 6880, the Hardwood Access and Development Program Act, which would establish a Hardwood […]

Penn-York Convenes Next At Ron Jones After Recent Gathering At Kane Hardwood

A tour of the Kane Hardwood sawmill in Kane, PA, was a highlight of the recent Penn-York Lumbermen’s Club meeting, which was hosted by Collins Kane Hardwood. The Penn-York meeting included dinner and an association meeting, featuring guest speaker U.S. Congressman Glenn “G.T.” Thompson. That was followed the next day by networking opportunities via a […]

IWPA’s 2024 World Of Wood Convention Hailed As A Success

281 Registrants from 24 Countries Attend 68th Annual Meeting In San Diego The International Wood Products Association (IWPA), based in Alexandria, VA, declared the 68th World of Wood Convention a success. The annual event was held recently at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego, CA and brought together 281 professionals from over 24 countries, […]

Another Record-Breaking Year For The Montréal Wood Convention

The Montréal Wood Convention (MWC) 2024, the premier event for the wood industry in North America and the largest of its kind in Canada, drew over 1150 participants from across the globe with 112 booths showcasing the latest trends, technologies, and products by the biggest companies in the industry. This marked back-to-back record-breaker years for […]