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IWPA Sits In Windowless Conference Rooms Around The Globe So You Don’t Have To

In early September, the IWPA government affairs staff and I had the privilege of attending the first ever Wildlife and Environmental Crimes Summit hosted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Security Investigations branch. The theme of the summit was “Understanding Convergence in Environmental Crime,” namely how environmental crimes are often linked to other […]

UFP SIDEBAR

UFP Industries is one of the world’s manufacturing giants, standing behind three companies that specialize in retail, construction and packaging. Whether it’s goods that get delivered on time, new construction in communities nationwide, or homes in neighborhoods from coast-to-coast, UFP Industries supplies tens of thousands of products that support the world’s physical infrastructure, keep markets […]

Business Trends Abroad

Vietnam – As the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is set to take effect on December 31, 2024, Vietnamese businesses have been advised to act promptly to ensure compliance with this new rule, which is crucial for maintaining export activities to the European Union (EU), a major market for Vietnam, according to the Vietnam News […]

West Coast Business Trends

Forest products industry sources on the West Coast were consistent in how they viewed the state of the market in their region. Sources in California and Oregon said that business in their area was slow, but each commented that some weeks were better than others. In Washington, a lumber representative gave the market in his […]

Who’s Who In Import/Export

Jason Gobel is the vice president of NWH’s Global Business Units, leading global sales, lumber procurement, and marketing. NWH is a hardwood lumber manufacturer producing 320 million board feet annually throughout the Appalachian, Glacial and Western regions of the United States.  NWH carries 14 North American hardwood species, several tropical hardwoods, plywood, and pallet stock.  […]

West Coast Business Trends

Forest products industry sources on the West Coast were consistent in how they viewed the state of the market in their region. Sources in California and Oregon said that business in their area was slow, but each commented that some weeks were better than others. In Washington, a lumber representative gave the market in his […]

The Hardwood Federation Reminds The Hardwood Industry To Share The Issues That Matter Most To Them

The Hardwood Federation has been working hard this year on several key issues that have potential impacts, both good and bad, on the industry. When talking to your U.S. Senators or House Representative, you should certainly share what is top of mind for you, your family and your business. But don’t forget to reiterate some of […]

Lake States Business Trends

Sources that were contacted across the Lake States all agreed that their sales were steady despite each noting a different area in which their markets could improve. There was also a general consensus that the labor market is progressing in the right direction. In Wisconsin a lumberman noted that while his market overall is pretty […]

Northeast Business Trends

Forest products industry contacts in the Northeast were divided on the state of the market in their region. Each source acknowledged an increase in demand, while comments regarding the supply necessary to meet that demand varied by state. Although available inventory is spotty in certain regions of the Northeast, sawmill contacts in Connecticut reported an […]

Southeast Business Trends

Hardwood suppliers in the Southeast, at the time of this writing, have varied reviews on the market but the majority said that business is slow. In Tennessee, a lumber salesman said that half of the market is excellent, while the other half falls short. As for the difference in the market compared to six months […]