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LSLA Winter Meeting Includes Hardwood Industry Updates

The Lake States Lumber Association (LSLA) recently convened for its annual winter meeting at the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton, WI. Approximately 130 members and guests were treated to three days of networking, informational presentations and receptions. A welcome reception opened the meeting followed the next day by a welcome speech by Larry […]

ALC Meeting: Logging Leader Says Rising Costs Hurt The Industry

The logging industry must increase profitability and change public perception to maintain its workforce to survive, reports the director of the American Loggers Council. The remarks came at the recent Greensboro, NC, meeting of the Appalachian Lumbermen’s Club. Scott Dane, Council Executive Director, said the national organization represents loggers in 38 states through local chapters […]

Penn-York Kicks Off New Year Of Meetings

The Penn-York Lumbermen’s Club kicked off 2024 with a meeting at Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel in Watkins Glen, NY. Wagner Lumber served as host. The evening included a dinner and a guest speaker. Wagner Lumber was founded in 1976, growing through the years into the Wagner Companies, one of the largest Hardwood lumber manufacturers in […]

Exports Tumble In 2023, But 2024 Holds Promise

With U.S. lumber exports currently down millions of board feet in traditionally large markets like China and Canada, members of the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) remain encouraged by growth from smaller buyers like Vietnam, the Middle East, India and Europe. Michael Snow, executive director of AHEC, recently noted at an end-of-year membership meeting that […]

IWPA Looks To Make 2024 The Best Year Yet

As we embark on 2024 in earnest (after what I hope was a restful holiday break for Import/Export Wood Purchasing News readers) IWPA is focused on building upon the successes of 2023 and making 2024 our best year yet as an association. As I’m writing this in early January, registrations for IWPA’s 2024 World of […]

Gabon Sawmills Open Up US Sales Office

“We want to settle into the market and become a trustworthy partner to the North American companies as THE African source for hardwood lumber.” ~ Tom Gallagher, Sales Manager for Elephant Lumber Durable products, sustainable sourcing and well-planned execution are some of the hallmarks of Elephant Lumber that have led to the company’s success in […]

Diverse Hardwood Lumber and Lumber Products at Edensaw Woods Ltd.

“In this industry, you have to know about the products you’re selling. We have knowledge of the products, where they are going, and the applications they are being used in. We offer a wide variety of services, specializing in custom millwork, CNC design and manufacturing and delivery.” ~ Buster Ferris, Vice President, Edensaw Woods Ltd. […]

Lumber Shipping Companies Are Cautiously Optimistic As Traditional Trends Return

Lumber shipping companies saw that their trends year over year have begun to revert back to how traditional markets have been in the past, but they hold a cautious optimism as geopolitical factors can easily affect the supply chain strategies. One shipper noted, “We slowly saw the industry normalize over the last 12 months and […]

KopCoat’s Reach Expands In The Hardwood Sector

KopCoat has been a behind the scenes supporter of the Hardwood industry for years. KopCoat’s preservative technologies and products have protected Hardwood lumber from sapstain, mold and metal staining for years but hasn’t been known as a brand name in that role. However, with the support of a new leadership team and the addition of […]

SWHMC Meeting Attendees Share Insights About Market Conditions

The Southwestern Hardwood Manufacturers Club (SWHMC) Christmas meeting at The Grand Hotel, Point Clear, AL, was reported as a great meeting despite seasonal rainfall. Attendance was good. The roundtable discussion was informative as well. Generally, attendees reported that sales are down overall and log supplies are really good for the most part. Cross tie and […]