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SWHMC Enjoys Festivities At Annual Crawfish Boil

Provided by SWHMC The Southwestern Hardwood Manufacturers Club (SWHMC) met recently at the Grand Hotel in Natchez, MS for their annual Crawfish Boil.  There were over 100 registered for this event.  The weekend started with an Icebreaker Cocktail Party Friday night as everyone gathered for a busy weekend.  Saturday morning, the Club tried a new […]

Expo Richmond Enjoys Attendance Growth Over Past Two Shows

Photos By Chris Fehr The East Coast Sawmill and Logging Equipment Exposition – commonly known as Expo Richmond/The Richmond Show – has become the largest trade show on the East Coast for the forest products industry. The recent 39th edition of the event was held at The Meadow Park, a new multi-purpose venue in Caroline […]

Crawfish And Music Served Up By Robinson Lumber

Photos By Terry Miller Robinson Lumber Co., headquartered in New Orleans, LA, welcomed attendees and guests to a crawfish boil held in conjunction with the recent National Wood Flooring Association’s 2024 Convention and Expo. Live music and all-you-can-eat crawfish was the fare of the evening event.Since 1893, New Orleans has been Robinson’s hometown and the […]

Industry Decision Makers Convened In Tucson At NAWLA Leadership Summit

The North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) recently welcomed members and guests to its annual Leadership Summit in Tucson, AZ at the El Conquistador Spa and Resort. The event helped kickoff a year in which NAWLA celebrates its 130th anniversary. The recent three-day Leadership Summit focused on relevant management topics and key trends, including a […]

LMC Dealers Explore The Next Frontier At The LMC Annual In Houston, TX

The LMC Dealers recently traveled to one of the most anticipated LBM events of the year, the 89th LMC Annual in Houston, Texas. This premier event provides LMC’s dealers with a three-day platform to connect and collaborate with industry peers nationwide. At the Annual, attendees can expect valuable industry insights through high-quality education sessions, as […]

Montreal Teams Up With NAWLA For Regional Meeting

Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth in Montreal, QC was the recent site of a North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) regional meeting. The afternoon meeting included networking opportunities and a presentation that addressed the integration of technology and automation in the lumber industry. Speakers included Louis-Philippe Poirier, of Nordic Structures, David Gourde, of BID Group and […]

KopCoat: Servicing Wood Durability

KopCoat is an ardent supporter of the Softwood lumber industry. KopCoat’s preservative technologies and products have protected Softwood lumber from sapstain, mold, and metal staining for years without direct brand name recognition. However, with the support of a new leadership team and a renewed focus on the science behind the protection, KopCoat is working to […]

Family Within An Industry At Fifth Generation Bliffert Lumber & Hardware

“We are proud to be family-owned and operated, and we make sure that the personal service we’re known for shines through at all of our locations.” ~ Eli Bliffert, Vice President, Bliffert Lumber & Hardware Bliffert Lumber & Hardware, headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, supplies hardwood and Softwood lumber and building materials. The operation has served […]

Renovate, Reinvent And Restore With American Porch LLC

“Quality is the heart of our business. Our company’s ability to effectively cater to architects and builders is what drives our operation.” ~ Adam MacDonald, Owner Member, American Porch LLC American Porch LLC, based in Townsend, MT, specializes in exterior porch railing and associated components from both wood and synthetic materials. Specific offerings include railing, […]

Another Record-Breaking Year For The Montreal 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 […]