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Business Trends Abroad

Business Trends Abroad China Sees Decline In Sawn Wood Imports China – According to the latest data available from China Customs, from January to September 2025 China’s sawn wood imports declined 12 percent to 18.34 million cubic meters valued at US$4.776 billion, down 11 percent over the same period of 2024. The recent tariff friction […]

Who’s Who in Import/Exports

Who’s Who in Import/Exports Alan McIlvain Company Purchases 10 Million Board Feet Lan McIlvain Lan McIlvain is the president of Alan McIlvain Company, located in Marcus Hook, PA. Alan McIlvain is a hardwood distributor and moulding manufacturer that buys 10 million board feet of lumber annually in most domestic and imported species. The company offers […]

Washington Report

Washington Report U.S. Federal Support Bolsters Hardwood Exports For Global Market Expansion The Tennessee hardwood sector has received a major export-focused boost as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) allocates more than $880,000 in federal support to help the state’s hardwood industry expand into key international markets. The funding will be delivered through the USDA’s […]

Premier Custom Millwork: Continuing A Legacy Of Craftsmanship

Premier Custom Millwork: Continuing A Legacy Of Craftsmanship “We take pride in bringing long-lost designs back to life,” – Anthony Gil, general manager, Premier Custom Millwork Gil transports 5/4 Red Oak 9-10’ for an upcoming job. Attica Millwork Inc., a long-standing name in high-end custom millwork based in Attica, NY, officially closed its doors in […]

Newswires

Newswires Luke Chaddock Joins Prime Lumber Company Luke Chaddock Prime Lumber Company recently announced that Luke Chaddock joined the Prime Lumber family. Chaddock will be involved in sales, quality control and operating the dry kilns. Born and raised in Minerva, OH, Chaddock holds a Bachelor of Science in Wood Science and Technology from West Virginia […]

Northeast Business Trends

Northeast Business Trends Trailer Trials, Lacking Labor And Tariff Tensions Uncertainty, labor and pricing are the main concerns for lumber representatives across the Northeast in the hardwood industry. In Pennsylvania, the market is “steady but the pricing is low. I can move material,” said the lumber source. Compared to six months ago, the market has […]

Lake States Business Trends

Lake States Business Trends From Lacking And Abnormal To Fairly Decent, It’s A Mixed Region Two out of three hardwood lumber sources in the Lake States region agree on abundant transportation and a poor market, while one reported trucking troubles and another reported a decent market and stability. The market is “fairly decent,” according to […]

AHEC Hosts Members’ Meeting At Recent NHLA Annual Convention

AHEC Hosts Members’ Meeting At Recent NHLA Annual Convention The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) held a board of directors meeting in conjunction with the recent National Hardwood Lumber Association Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase, held in San Antonio, TX, at Marriott Rivercenter. Additionally, AHEC Executive Director Michael Snow delivered an Education Session presentation with […]

Southeast Business Trends

Southeast Business Trends White Oak Dominates Winter The majority of Southeastern lumber sources shared that they and their customers are optimistic the market will improve despite complaints about high inventory affecting demand. Many also reported the closing of mills, labor struggles and product pricing as industry issues. In Arkansas, a lumber source reported that railroad […]

CHB Members Enjoy Breakfast Gathering During NHLA Convention

CHB Members Enjoy Breakfast Gathering During NHLA Convention Members and guests of the Canadian Hardwood Bureau (CHB), headquartered in Ottawa, ON, were recently welcomed at a fall breakfast meeting held in conjunction with the annual National Hardwood Lumber Association Convention in San Antonio, TX. At this informal gathering, the latest industry insights and trends shaping […]