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Quality Craftsmanship At Marsh Valley Forest Products

Middlefield, OH–Marsh Valley Forest Products Ltd., based here, is a family-owned architectural millwork operation. The company purchases about 1 million board feet in domestic Hardwoods annually (4/4 thru 8/4, some No. 1 Common, mostly Select and Better). Also stocking lumber in most domestic species from Ash to Walnut, product offerings include imported Hardwoods like Mahogany […]

Merrick Hardwoods: A Highly Integrated Company, Focusing On Quality, Relationships

Somerset, KY—“Merrick Hardwoods is a highly integrated company from forest to finished product,” said President Steve Merrick. “Our operations include timber, lumber manufacturing, drying, milling, producing hardwood flooring and heating and grilling pellets. We maintain control over the entire process. This is an important reason why we are able to consistently produce quality products that […]

Lumber Shippers View Their Work Realistically And Optimistically

The waters are choppy for lumber shipping companies, but they continue doing their due-diligence and seeing positive results. One shipper stated: “Our lumber shipments are lagging now, but we remain hopeful they will continue to increase as we move into the first quarter of 2023.” Another shipper mentioned difficulties, adding: “Our team was able to […]

2023 AHEC Events And Pavilions Are Opportunities To Connect With Customers And Find New Buyers

Webinars and Zoom calls have let us meet virtually with anyone in the world from the comfort of our home office, but as any sales rep will tell you, there’s just no substitute for meeting with potential customers in person. After a much more normal year of travel in 2022, The American Hardwood Export Council […]

Hardwood Lumber, Millwork And Flooring At Keiver-Willard Lumber Corporation

Newburyport, MA– Hardwood distributor and custom millwork manufacturer Keiver-Willard Lumber Corporation offers rough and milled hardwood lumber, mouldings and flooring. Purchasing over six million board feet annually of hardwood and softwood lumber – five million board feet of hardwood and one million board feet of softwood (4/4 through 8/4 with some species in 10/4-16/4) – […]

Continental Underwriters, Inc. The National Solution To Your Local Risk

Richmond, VA–This is where Continental Underwriters, Inc. stands out. Founded in 2013, the Continental team brings 175+ years of insurance experience to the table, including more than a century of work specifically with the forest products industry. This expertise can pay off for you no matter where you are located and can help stabilize your […]

Lumber Shippers View Their Work Realistically And Optimistically

The waters are choppy for lumber shipping companies, but they continue doing their due-diligence and seeing positive results. One shipper stated: “Our lumber shipments are lagging now, but we remain hopeful they will continue to increase as we move into the first quarter of 2023.” Another shipper mentioned difficulties, adding: “Our team was able to […]

Strasser Celebrates 40 Years As A Family

Woodinville, WA–Strasser, headquartered here, manufactures bathroom vanities, furniture, and accessories. The company utilizes 125,000 board feet of Hardwood lumber annually of Cherry, Maple, Alder and Oak in 3/4-inch thicknesses. Moulding blanks are also used to build furniture components and shaker doors. The people at Strasser take pride in crafting beautiful and elegant furniture in a […]

Southwestern Hardwood Manufacturers Club Members Share Industry Insights At Annual Holiday Event

Point Clear, AL– The Grand Hotel, located here, recently welcomed approximately 50 members and guests of the Southwestern Hardwood Manufacturers Club (SWHMC) at their annual Christmas meeting. The highlight of the meeting was Dallin Brooks, executive director of the National Hardwood Lumber Association. According to a SWHMC spokesman, Brooks “spoke to us with a renewed […]

Merrick Hardwoods A Highly Integrated Company Focusing On Quality, Relationships

Somerset, KY—“Merrick Hardwoods is a highly integrated company from forest to finished product,” said President Steve Merrick. “Our operations include timber, lumber manufacturing, drying, milling, producing Hardwood flooring and heating and grilling pellets. We maintain control over the entire process. This is an important reason why we are able to consistently produce quality products that […]