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Appalachian Lumbermen Learn About Grant Writing, Real American Hardwood

Appalachian lumber buyers and sellers learned about new opportunities for federal grant assistance and consumer promotions at the recent 2023 meeting of the Appalachian Lumbermen’s Club (ALC). The ALC held its reception and meeting at the Crown Plaza in Asheville, NC. Tom Inman of Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers Inc., spoke about a grant writing webinar and […]

Members, Guests Gather For Annual West Side Fish Fry

Maxwell Hardwood Flooring was pleased to recently announce that the West Side Hardwood Club hosted its 27th annual meeting and fish fry with approximately 65 in attendance. This year’s lunch was held at the Seven Devils Legacy and Turner Lodge in Dermott, AR. The West Side Hardwood Club is located in Monticello, ARLearn more about […]

Forcey And Walker Welcome Penn-York Members

The Penn-York Lumbermen’s Club recently hosted a meeting at Wyndham Garden State College in Boalsburg, PA. Forcey Lumber Co. and Walker Lumber Co. Inc. hosted the event, which included sporting clays, a golf game at Mountain View Country Club and dinner. Forcey Lumber Company, located in Woodland, PA, is a fourth generation, family-owned concentration yard […]

North American Hardwoods Well Represented At Tecno Mueble

The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) recently hosted 14 companies in their hardwood pavilion at Tecno Mueble, held in Guadalajara, Mexico. An additional five U.S. companies exhibited as well in their own booths at the event. Tecno Mueble markets itself as the business platform that connects machinery with accessory suppliers for furniture manufacturing, and the […]

AWFS Grows In 2023

AWFS®Fair recently hosted 40 percent more exhibitors this year than in 2021 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. AWFS is touted as a must-see event to reconnect with the industry at-large while taking advantage of networking opportunities to meet with other woodworking pros. The AWFS also is where new products are often […]

Classic American Hardwoods, Investing In Themselves, Their Customers And The Future

“We seek to understand our customers’ needs and try to find a way to not only fulfill their needs, but educate them on what the expectations for the grades of each species and what alternative ideas might fit their needs.” – Bill Courtney, President and CEO, Classic American Hardwoods Inc. Classic American Hardwoods Inc. (CAH), […]

Architectural Casework, Cabinetry And Mouldings At Rainey Millworks LLC

“We do what nobody else can or will do. This includes a lot of radius millwork products. At Rainey Millworks, we pride ourselves on quality workmanship and customer satisfaction. Whether it’s custom cabinetry, doors or staircases, we can design, fabricate and deliver to customer specifications.” – Bill Rainey, owner, Rainey Millworks LLC Rainey Millworks LLC, […]

Classic American Hardwoods, Investing In Themselves, Their Customers And The Future

Classic American Hardwoods Inc. (CAH), headquartered in Memphis, TN, was founded by Bill Courtney, President and CEO, in 2001. “I literally founded the company on my couch. We started trading some loads and raising some money,” Courtney said. From that humble beginning, CAH evolved into one of the most successful concentration yards in the U.S. […]

Penn-York Members Gather In Titusville

The Penn-York Lumbermen’s Club held its monthly meeting recently in Titusville, PA, with Penn-Sylvan International serving as host. Ample networking opportunities were provided, including a golf game followed by a reception, which was preceded and followed by a friendly axe throwing competition, and dinner. The guest speaker was Michael Knecht, Drake Well Museum. n To […]

Speakers Provide Important Industry Updates At WHA Annual Convention

If you are in the Hardwood lumber business, you know things are a little rough in the marketplace. During the recently concluded annual convention of the Western Hardwood Association (WHA) on the Oregon coast, a panel of specialists shared their insights and valuable tips regarding refining the finer details of their business proforma. Starting with […]