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NAWLA Puts On Regional In Texas

The North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) hosted a regional meeting in conjunction with the recent annual LAT (Lumbermen’s Association of Texas) Convention and Expo, held at Live! by Loews in Arlington, TX. Approximately 60 were in attendance for the NAWLA regional. The afternoon meeting featured guest speaker Paul Jannke, a Principal of Forest Economic […]

Speed Dating III Is Focus Of NAWLA Regional Meeting

The North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) recently held a fall regional meeting at Samoset Resort in Rockport, ME while partnering with the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA) during their 90th annual meeting. Attendees enjoyed Speed Dating III on the Green, a one-of-a-kind event that brings together personnel from sawmills located in the Northeast and […]

Forest Products EXPO Brings Global Sawmill Industry Together In Nashville

Connecting. Exploring. Discovering. That was the agenda for the recent 37th Forest Products Machinery & Equipment EXPO, held at the Music City Center in Nashville, TN, and feedback shows exhibitors and attendees alike were able to successfully check off all three items on that agenda. After five shows in Atlanta dating back to 2011, the […]

SCMA Hosts Gathering During NHLA Convention

Members of the Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA), along with promotion sponsors, recently gathered in Louisville, KY, for their 2023 Mid-Year Meeting. The event took place at the Omni Louisville Hotel and was held in conjunction with the National Hardwood Lumber Association’s Annual Convention and Exhibit Showcase. Attendees received updates on the SCMA’s promotion campaign, […]

West Coast Business Trends

As we head into the final quarter of 2023 the market as a whole is stagnant for the most part, with a few exceptions. Continued economic anxiety, high interest rates, and the usual seasonal slowdown are driving factors for the lethargic market. West Coast producers are navigating regional difficulties as well, including but not limited […]

90 Years Looks Good on NELMA!

After 90 years in business, NELMA has learned a few things about working with lumber wholesalers. But how did we get to this point? Let’s take a look back at some of the highlights we’ve experienced over the last 90 years … maybe you remember some of them! 1691 The King’s Broad Arrow appears on […]

Custom Craftsmanship At GLW

Great Lakes Woodworking (GLW), located in Detroit, MI, engineers and builds custom retail environments, millwork and fixtures. The company purchases more than 100,000 board feet annually of domestic Hardwoods along with some imports. Owner and Vice President of Sales, Tony Gatliff offered, “We continue to grow in the retail hospitality arena and we have a […]

Fall Begins With HMA Regional Meeting

Members and guests of the Hardwood Manufacturers Association (HMA) recently gathered in St. Marys, PA, for the association’s fall regional meeting. After an HMA Board of Directors meeting kicked off the event, tours were held at the following lumber manufacturers’ facilities (the following information provided by HMA’s program agenda): Bradford Forest Products Located near the […]

Landmark Lumber Group, A New Name In The Industry With A Long History Of Providing High Quality Lumber

Landmark Lumber Group, is a new company that was formed when Mann and Parker Lumber, a Hardwood supplier with a 100-year history, and Specialty Lumber Company, a softwood supplier with a 25-year history, were merged together. As Landmark Lumber Group they can provide their clients with extensive expertise and the largest product line available from […]

Tips For Staying Resilient And The Importance Of A Strategic Partner In Today’s Lumber Market

Current challenges facing the lumber industry Following a period of strong demand and high prices, the Hardwood lumber industry began to experience a downward cycle in 2022. In addition to lower lumber prices, producers are navigating higher costs because of inflation. Despite this, experts at Farm Credit Mid-America—a financial services cooperative—are confident that lumber producers […]