Feature Stories

The Western Red Cedar Lumber Association’s (WRCLA) 2025 Cedar Summit and Cedar School wrapped up a record-breaking week of business sessions, networking and training seminars recently with 195 industry professionals in attendance and a near sold out Cedar School with 46 students participating. The annual event began on the preceding Saturday with the week-long Cedar […]

The Amaterra Winery in Portland, OR, served as the host venue for a recent North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) regional meeting. Networking with industry peers and discussing insights into the lumber market were the goals of the four-hour event. Mike Riddle, CEO of Mike Riddle Construction, a custom home building and remodeling company in […]

In June, members of the Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA), along with promotion sponsors, gathered for a 2025 Update Meeting at the Marriott Knoxville Downtown in Knoxville, Tennessee. The event was held in conjunction with the Hardwood Manufacturers Association’s 2025 National Conference and Expo. Attendees received an update on Cypress promotion initiatives, discussed on-going projects, […]

Skana Forest Products: Humble Beginnings, Entrepreneurial Spirit “We’re a family-run business. Everyone on our team is family ― that includes customers and suppliers. Our long-standing relationships are based on trust, consistency and genu-ine friendship. Skana wouldn’t be what it is today without the incredible team we have.” – Kent Beveridge, President, Skana Forest Products (From […]

Henson Lumber Ltd. Hangs Their Hat On Family Values And Customer Care “We hang our hat on being independent and just taking care of business and making our customer’s jobs run smoothly.” – Casey Wallace, senior vice president, Henson Lumber Ltd. Shown here are the inside and outside lumber and millwork sales employees, along with […]

Marine-Grade Lumber: Creating Resiliency In Waterfront Construction Photo courtesy of Culpeper Wood Preservers Pressure-treated lumber is a proven solution for strength and longevity in marine construction. By Chris Brown – Executive Vice President at Culpeper Wood Preservers Chris Brown serves as executive vice president at Culpeper Wood Preservers, a role he has held since 2020. […]

The North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) recently welcomed members and guests to a regional meeting at the Terminal City Club in Vancouver, BC. Kent Beveridge, of Skana Forest Products, served as moderator of a panel discussion (“Navigating Business in the Current Market Environment”) during the meeting. Panel speakers included Kurt Niquidet, of COFI, Brian […]

15th OWITS Continues To Attract Hunters, Raises Funds For Valued Cause Jared Harkles, Forest Products Distributors, Rapid City, SD; and Terry Miller, The Softwood Forest Products Buyer, Memphis, TN Each spring, the Old West Invitational Turkey Shoot (OWITS) is held in Hulett, WY, with Devils Tower National Monument as the backdrop. The event benefits the […]