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NAWLA Welcomes New Executive Director

The North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) has introduced Matt Bruno as their new Executive Director. Bruno has been working behind the scenes at NAWLA since November and attended the 2023 Traders Market. “What caught me off guard at my first Traders Market was the comradery across the industry,” Bruno said when asked what he […]

The Race Is On

Doesn’t everyone enjoy the thrill of a great race–what’s your favorite–Formula 1, the Kentucky Derby, or the America’s Cup? While some provide entertainment for spectators, these events also may present life and death challenges for competitors. Outside the world of sports, as individuals and as industries, we’re engaged in other races. The kind that affect […]

NAWLA Welcomes Students to 2023 Traders Market

The North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) invited Columbus, Ohio, area high school students to the Greater Columbus Convention Center to be part of the recent 2023 Traders Market. With Traders Market being the intersection of industry veterans and emerging professionals in the forest products industry, this was the perfect opportunity for the students to […]

Increase Preserved Wood Sales With Sales Staff Training

Want to boost your sales of preservative-treated wood products? You can see more profits by training your sales staff using a host of free tools available today. The preserved wood industry has developed a number of tools that bring that knowledge and training right to your lumberyard or office. These are available at no cost, […]

Appalachian Lumbermen Learn About Energy GrantsALC

The Rural Energy for America Program provides grant funding and guaranteed loan financing to rural small businesses with money available to Appalachian Lumbermen’s Club members. The program was presented at the recent ALC meeting, held at the Carnegie Hotel in Johnson City, TN. The presentation was by Chase Lamb, US Department of Agriculture REAP specialist […]

Equipment and Services Providers Accept The Challenges That The Market Brings

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 that sawmills have with the changing work force. One company leader noted, “The […]

NELA Members Remain Optimistic Despite Challenging Lumber Markets

Photos By Leslie Brienza Members of the New England Lumbermen’s Association (NELA) recently gathered in Fairlee, VT, for their annual fall meeting. Over 90 members attended the event at the Lake Morey Resort on the border of New Hampshire and Vermont. The day began with a coffee and registration period where members gathered to connect […]

Just-In-Time At Jackel Enterprises Inc.

Jackel Enterprises Inc., headquartered in Watsonville, CA, distributes Hardwoods, softwoods and imported woods. The operation also handles reclaimed woods, live edge slabs, urban woods and offers milled products such as box beams, sidings, ceiling treatments, flooring, moulding and trim packages. Jackel Enterprises Inc. purchases 150,000 board feet in Hardwoods, 100,000 board feet of imported lumber […]

New Year, New Business: How The Hardwood Industry Can Continue Growing In 2024

The remodel and repair segment of the lumber niche has boomed in recent years. This portion of the Hardwood space has not always been sizable, but in the past few years, the industry has seen rapid growth in the remodel and repair segment. What is driving this growth? During the pandemic, we experienced a massive […]

Class 204 Graduates From NHLA Inspector Training School

The National Hardwood Lumber Association, headquartered in Memphis, TN, celebrated the graduation of Class 204 from the Inspector Training School (ITS) recently. Geoff Webb, Dean of NHLA Inspector Training School, kicked off the celebration, saying, “It’s an honor to welcome this class into the ranks of lumber inspectors. This is just the start of your […]