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MoPac Lumber Company: The Gold Standard In Walnut For Four Generations

MoPac Lumber Company: The Gold Standard In Walnut For Four Generations “We rely on the distributors to handle and satisfy these smaller customers that are bringing beautiful high end, luxury products into the market.” – Bucky Pescaglia, former president, Missouri Pacific Lumber Company Shown here is the Pescaglia family. From left to right is Vince […]

Warren Trask, A Best-In-Class Distributor, Continues To Diversify Their Import Offerings

Warren Trask, A Best-In-Class Distributor, Continues To Diversify Their Import Offerings “We work closely with our customers and strive to add value to their product mix.”– Gil Adams, vice president of sales, Warren Trask Co. Pictured from left to right is Dan Maher, purchasing, Mike Miller, president, Erin Carr, purchasing and import specialist, Gil Adams, […]

Premier Custom Millwork: Continuing A Legacy Of Craftsmanship

Premier Custom Millwork: Continuing A Legacy Of Craftsmanship “We take pride in bringing long-lost designs back to life,” – Anthony Gil, general manager, Premier Custom Millwork Gil transports 5/4 Red Oak 9-10’ for an upcoming job. Attica Millwork Inc., a long-standing name in high-end custom millwork based in Attica, NY, officially closed its doors in […]

Peers Convene For Annual RTA Conference

Peers Convene For Annual RTA Conference The San Antonio Riverwalk Marriott in San Antonio, Texas, was the site of the recent 107th Railway Tie Association (RTA) Annual Conference. Marketed as a premier event, this annual gathering unites professionals from across the wood tie and railroad industries: sawmill owners, wood treaters, railroad engineers and procurement personnel, […]

Freshly Redesigned Traders Market: 2025 Event Recap

Freshly Redesigned Traders Market: 2025 Event Recap Recently, the North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) brought the industry together in Kansas City, MO, for one of the biggest events of the year: Traders Market. This year’s gathering had a fresh energy with a redesigned tradeshow floor including expanded networking hours and new interactive experiences. Attendees […]

Premier Custom Millwork: Continuing A Legacy Of Craftsmanship

Premier Custom Millwork: Continuing A Legacy Of Craftsmanship Attica Millwork Inc., a long-standing name in high-end custom millwork based in Attica, NY, officially closed its doors in June 2023, marking the end of a 140-year history. While that chapter has ended, it also marks the beginning of an expansion for another local, established business, named Premier […]

Equipment Manufacturers Expecting A Smoother 2026 Compared To A Rocky 2025

Equipment Manufacturers Expecting A Smoother 2026 Compared To A Rocky 2025 By Lara Stearsman and Barbara Powell In 2025, the increased usage of AI and efficiency upgrades in sawmills has been widely reported by many equipment manufacturers and service providers across the United States and Canada. Some of these upgrades have been caused by a […]

ALC Gets Economics Lesson From Professors

ALC Gets Economics Lesson From Professors Appalachian hardwood salespeople and buyers learned about the economics of lumber in 2025 from two East Tennessee State University (ETSU) professors recently. The Appalachian Lumbermen’s Club held its meeting at The Carnegie Hotel in Johnson City, TN, with presentations by Dr. Taylor Stephenson and Dr. Gary Shelley, both economics […]

Champions Of The Industry Meet in Philadelphia At LMC Expo

Champions Of The Industry Meet in Philadelphia At LMC Expo The 2025 LMC Expo, according to organizers, ignited a powerful gathering in Philadelphia, uniting the champions of the LBM industry, dealers, suppliers, and the LMC Team, to set the stage for a breakthrough year in 2026. Over three impactful days, LMC Dealers picked up exclusive […]

Aurora Timberland Expands Customer Base And Geographic Reach

Aurora Timberland Expands Customer Base And Geographic Reach In 1980, in the small town of Angliers, Quebec, Cardinal Equipment was founded by the three Berneche brothers. The three brothers wanted to start a sawmill business where they were able to implement newer technologies and build better machines to produce high quality hardwood products. Starting as […]