Browsing Category

Feature Stories

780 posts

Dura Supreme Cabinetry Starts Production At Their Multi-Million Dollar Expansion

Dura Supreme Cabinetry, headquartered in Howard Lake, MN, is experiencing remarkable growth. The Hardwood cabinet manufacturer offers semi-custom to custom cabinetry throughout the home. Included in the company’s product offerings are kitchen cabinets, islands, bathroom vanities, fireplace mantles, mudroom lockers, home office furniture, entertainment centers, and more. More than 1 million board feet of Hardwoods […]

West Side Hardwood Club Enjoys Annual Holiday Lunch

Hugg & Hall sponsored the recent annual December/Christmas meeting of the West Side Hardwood Club. It was held at YaYa’s in Little Rock, AR, with a social hour followed by lunch. Steve Bryan is the president of the West Side Hardwood Club and David Brazeale is secretary. West Side Hardwood Club is situated in Sparkman, […]

A Traders Market to Remember: 2023 Event Recap

This past November, the North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) welcomed forest products industry professionals to Columbus, Ohio, for its 2023 Traders Market event. Featuring top-notch education, unparalleled networking opportunities and a tradeshow like no other, the three-day annual event was one for the books. Officially kicking off on Wednesday, Nov. 8, NAWLA members were […]

Navigating Tomorrow: LMC Dealers Converge For 2023 Expo In Philly

The curtains have officially closed on the highly anticipated 2023 LMC Expo, a two-day gathering of LMC Dealers and leading mills and manufacturers in the bustling city of Philadelphia. It was a whirlwind of innovation, insights, and strategic discussions as LMC dealers from across the nation converged to map out a successful path for 2024. […]

NRLA LBM Expo Offers Products, Services, Education

The Earth Expo & Convention Center at Mohegan Sun, located in Uncasville, CT, recently welcomed the Northeastern Retail Lumber Association (NRLA) LBM Expo. The show floor featured hundreds of vendors offering the latest products and services in the industry. Additionally, LBM Expo provided ample networking opportunities for vendors, exhibitors and guests. The annual event included […]

Tolko’s Family Values Set Foundation for Success

“These family values are the foundation of all customer relationships. This coupled with Tolko’s ability to adapt and innovate continues to serve us well in meeting our customers’ needs.” – Alex Langley, Domestic Lumber Sales Manager, Tolko After more than 65 years in the forest products industry, Tolko Industries Ltd. continues to build on its […]

Just-In-Time At Jackel Enterprises Inc.

“As a lumberyard and mill, we are part of a collective stewardship in a unique supply chain, from forest to finished product. We source quality lumber, wood products and services providing a palette of materials to fulfill residential and commercial project needs catering to architects, designers, builders and craftsmen.” – Steve Jackel, owner and president […]

Equipment Forecasts For 2024

Equipment and Services Providers Accept The Challenges That The Market BringsBy Cadance Hanson Across the forest products industry, equipment and services providers that accommodate the Softwood industry came to a general consensus that while budgets have begun to tighten, there is a growing need for advances in AI and automation technologies to meet the demand […]

Lumber Forecasts For 2024

2023 Proved To Be Successful – The Coming Year Holds UncertaintyBy Cadance Hanson Across the board while many respondents said that 2023 was a successful year for them and their company, they feel that heading in to 2024 will provide just as much uncertainty as the last. They noted that while the market was slower […]

WRCLA/BC Wood Team Up For Reception

During the recent annual North American Wholesale Lumber Association’s Traders Market, members of the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association (WRCLA) and BC Wood kicked off the event with a reception. The gathering was held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH. WRCLA is a Vancouver (Canada) based non-profit association representing quality producers of Western […]