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Washington Report

EPA Commits To Reducing Regulatory Burdens For Home Builders National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Senior Officers recently sat down with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin to discuss EPA’s deregulatory priorities benefiting the home-building industry. Zeldin told NAHB Chairman Buddy Hughes, First Vice Chairman Bill Owens and CEO Jim Tobin that he is […]

Who’s Who in Import/Exports

Lumber Industry Veteran Assists With Impressive Turnovers Hank Marchal Hank Marchal is the managing director of the European division for Robinson Lumber Company. The European head office is located outside of Brussels in Rixensart, Belgium. Marchal also oversees the company’s international purchasing in cooperation with colleagues in South America and New Orleans. One of the […]

Lake States Business Trends

Overseas Export Drops and Domestic Is On The Rise For The Lake States The Lake States region is in agreement when it comes to the market having little change over six months and its generally positive. Transportation does not seem to be an issue and while the overseas export market is seeing delays, domestic sales […]

Business Trends Abroad

Efforts To Remain In U.S. Wood Trade Vietnam – Reciprocal tariffs present a major hurdle for Vietnam’s wood exports to the United States. However, domestic wood businesses are making strong efforts to maintain their position in this export market. Despite concerns over potential barriers, Vietnam’s wood and wood product exports to the U.S. have continued […]

Advancing American Hardwood: Industry Projects Secure Federal Funding

Advancing American Hardwood: Industry Projects Secure Federal Funding The National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) expressed that they are excited to share that they and the Real American Hardwood Coalition (RAHC) have both been recently awarded 2025 USDA Forest Service Wood Innovations Grants—a major investment in the future of American hardwood. The RAHC received $275,000 for […]

Exports In A Turbulent World

The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) used the opportunity presented by the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association (IHLA) Convention to hold a Board of Director’s Meeting as well as a Strategic Planning Committee meeting. While both meetings were attended by AHEC board members and invited guests only, AHEC gave a presentation to a packed house at […]

Lake States Business Trends

Oak And Ash Remain Best Sellers Throughout Lake States Throughout the Lake States region, sources that were contacted at press time differed as to how their markets were doing. One source stated that he is running his business on a week-to-week basis, hoping that he will get a clearer picture of his marketplace soon. Another […]

IWPA Teams Up With New Orleans For World Of Wood Convention

The International Wood Products Association (IWPA) recently held their 69th World of Wood Convention at the JW Marriott in New Orleans, LA. Industry professionals from more than 25 countries were represented at this year’s gathering and were able to participate in three days of high-impact educational programming and ample opportunities to network with industry peers. […]

Northeast Business Trends

The Northeast Raises Concerns About Chinese Conflicts The concerns about the tariff situation have affected the Northeastern hardwood lumber market, causing hesitation in buying and shipping the lumber. Red Oak was specifically named as a specie that many are struggling to move. Despite these issues, lumber spokesmen remain hopeful due to the expected increase in […]

Record-Breaking Montréal Wood Convention 2025 Wraps Up With 1,200 Participants, 112 Booths

The Montréal Wood Convention (MWC) 2025, held recently at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel, drew a record 1,200 participants and featured 112 booths, marking the third consecutive sold-out edition. The MWC 2025 brought together professionals from across the globe to explore the latest trends, technologies and products shaping the future of the wood sector. Attendees […]