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69th MLMA Convention And Trade Show Wraps Up With Great Success

The Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association (MLMA) recently concluded its highly anticipated 69th annual Convention and Trade Show, held at the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino in Biloxi, MS. Over 800 members were in attendance from across North America. The highlight of the convention was the bustling trade show. Sixty-nine exhibitors showcased their innovative products and […]

IFG/Alta Welcome Guests to 9th Saw Blade Tournament

The Saw Blade Invitational Golf Scramble, hosted by Idaho Forest Group (IFG) and Alta Forest Products, and held at the Coeur d’Alene Resort in Coeur d’Alene, ID, marked its 9th year recently. The team that won the Saw Blade Invitational was Travis Vezina, T J Forest Inc., Nampa, ID; Eric Oien and Todd Shipp, Alta […]

Idaho Forest Group Hosts Customer Appreciation Reception/Dinner

Every year Idaho Forest Group hosts their annual Saw Blade golf tournament at the Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course. Teams are made up consisting of IFG members and their customers. A scramble format is played followed by both team and individual awards as well as lunch. In the evening Idaho Forest Group hosts a private […]

Third-Generation, Family Owned Business Marks 40 Years Of Excellence In The Hardwood Lumber Industry

Story By Manufacturer & Business Association’s Business Magazine Additional contributors to this story: Paul Miller Jr. and Michelle Keller Photos By Megan Ciafre/R. Frank Media with additional photos provided by Ron Jones Hardwood Sales The Northern Appalachians are known for their high quality of American lumber – a rich and diverse basket of Hardwood including […]

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 […]

Peachey Wood Products Creating Quality Hardwood Flooring

Tucked into the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, just 30 miles out of State College, Pennsylvania, sits the small town of Reedsville. At only 435 acres, and with a population just shy of 500 people, you could be forgiven if you had never heard of it. But 10 of those 435 acres are home to […]

AHMI Wraps Up Summer With Annual Conference

An outstanding crowd participated in the recent 2023 Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers, Inc. (AHMI) Summer Conference at the Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, WV. Participants heard timely updates on markets for Hardwood lumber, chips and dust and issues relating to promotion, training and cross-laminated timber. There was time for networking among owners, general managers and suppliers […]

Lake States Hits Links For Summer Golf Outing

Members and guests of the Lake States Lumber Association (LSLA) recently convened in hot and steamy Prior, MN for the association’s annual summer golf outing, held at The Meadows at Mystic Lake. The two-day event began with an evening welcome reception of food, drink and live horse racing at Canterbury Park, Shakopee, MN.  Over 100 […]

Penn-York And Ron Jones Hardwood Sales Team Up For Meeting

Ron Jones Hardwood Sales Inc. of Franklin, PA recently hosted the monthly meeting of the Penn-York Lumbermen’s Club. The event was held at Wanango Country Club in Reno, PA. A dinner and reception capped off a day of activities. The guest speaker was Todd Swanson, Senior Investment Manager, and Greg Reese with PNC Bank. Additionally, […]

interzum 2023: The Industry Comes Together For Its Leading International Trade Fair

Approximately 62,000 Trade Visitors In Attendance interzum in Cologne, Germany, ended very successfully recently. With approximately 62,000 trade visitors from some 150 countries, organizers said the leading international trade fair for suppliers to the furniture and interior design industry exceeded expectations and inspired all present at the stands and at numerous special event areas over […]