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 […]

Newswires

Pike Lumber Company Inc. Welcomes Faith Kamp Faith Kamp Pike Lumber Company Inc., located in Akron, IN, recently brought Faith Kamp on board as their newest sales representative. Pike Lumber manufactures kiln-dried Appalachian hardwood lumber in Ash, Basswood, Cherry, Hickory, Hard and Soft Maple, Red and White Oak, Red and White Oak Rift and Quartered, […]

Hartzell Hardwoods: 150 Years Of Pride In Every Board

Hartzell Hardwoods: 150 Years Of Pride In Every Board Since 1875, Hartzell Hardwoods, located in Piqua, OH, has stood as a pillar of innovation, craftsmanship and sustainability in the American hardwood industry. From humble beginnings to global reach, Hartzell’s journey is rooted in a story as rich and enduring as the Walnut lumber they’ve pioneered. […]

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 […]