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Custom Hardwood Fireplace Mantels at The Mantel Shoppe

“We are a one-stop source for beautiful custom fireplace mantels. For more than two decades, our team has been creating custom wood fireplace mantels for homeowners across the country.” ~ Nick Leopard, owner, The Mantel Shoppe The Mantel Shoppe, based in Trussville, AL, manufactures solid hardwood fireplace mantels, wood mantel shelves, and interior and exterior […]

Who’s Who in Import/Exports

The Rossi Group recently announced the addition of David Olah to its sales team. Olah has been in the hardwood business for over 20 years and embraces the daily challenges it brings. After graduating from Virgina Tech in 2000 he started his forest products career with Georgia Pacific. When he is not hard at work […]

APHIS Lacey Office Recognizes Importance Of Industry Training With Grant

Hopefully by this point all Import/Export Wood Purchasing News readers are familiar with IWPA’s Due Diligence Training courses. Created in 2015 by the industry for the industry, they are constantly evolving to provide participants with the latest information and resources to tailor compliance plans for their company. Last September, those years of hard work and […]

AHEC Brings Maple To Milan With The Class Of ’24

Giles Tettey Nartey And Parti Create Furniture Inspired By Food And Fabric For the American Hardwood Export Council, Milan Design Week is a crucial date on the calendar. The April event provides an unparalleled opportunity not only to showcase the design possibilities of sustainable hardwoods, but also to provide a platform for creative collaborations with […]

Softwood Export Council Trade Missions Generate International Sales For U.S Suppliers

Trade missions are one of the most effective ways for U.S. suppliers to connect with buyers and improve their understanding of international markets. In 2023 alone, SEC trade missions resulted in over $5 million in reported sales. SEC missions have been effective in both developing opportunities in emerging markets and new opportunities in established markets. […]

Business Trends Abroad

Indonesia – In anticipation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), officials are releasing comprehensive forest cover data, according to Minister Siti Nurbaya Bakar. The data was generated by the National Forest Monitoring System, also known as the “Simontana”. “From now on — until the end of this year — it is important to correct the […]

Newswires

Baillie Lumber Co. Introduces Ryan Brunner Baillie Lumber Co., located in Hamburg, NY, recently announced Ryan Brunner as one of the company’s new sales representatives in its ripping division. Brunner has been with Baillie for over six years, where he started in the industry as a sales assistant and then went on to hold the […]

In Memoriam

William P. Nelson (Bill) passed April 3, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife, Meredith H. Nelson; his parents Howard and Mary Nelson; and brothers Edward and Thomas Nelson. Bill is survived by their three children and families: son Edward Nelson, wife Beatriz; grandson Phillip, his wife Jessie and great-grand daughter, Ada Rose; […]

Lake States Business Trends

Contacts in the Lake States region accounted for average hardwood activity, with many stating they expect supply shortages in the coming months. An Indiana hardwood supplier said, “Business activity for us and our customers has been slow. Market conditions are better than last quarter, but things are still slow.” The source specializes in the production […]

Northeast Business Trends

Throughout the Northeast region lumber sources weren’t able to come to a consensus as to how the market was faring, with one source noting that “some products are up, while other products are down.” In Maryland a sawmill representative noted that when it comes to how his grade lumber is selling, White Oak continues to […]