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‘No.1 Common’ At Material Matters

‘No.1 Common’ At Material Matters Four designers uncover wood’s natural beauty at 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen Project runs from June, 18–20, 2025 This June, AHEC’s new exhibition, No.1 Common, lands in Copenhagen to make the case for often-overlooked hardwood qualities in design. Four visionary designers will be unveiling unique works at the festival’s Material Matters fair […]

Why Knot Hold On?

Why Knot Hold On? I love my job. But I’ll be honest, it just got harder. The hardwood industry is riding a tariff rollercoaster, and the track ahead is uncertain. We don’t know what the next three months will bring, let alone the next three years. And if there’s one thing that kills business, it’s […]

Who’s Who in Hardwoods – June 2025

Who’s Who in Hardwoods – June 2025 Kellogg Hardwoods: Custom Flooring And Wide Plank Flooring Manufacturer Allen Kellogg is owner and president of Kellogg Hardwoods Inc, located in Bethel, CT. As owner and president of Kellogg Hardwoods, Allen handles many aspects of daily operations, including purchasing, sales, customer service and overseeing production. He started the […]

Industry News – June 2025

Industry News – June 2025 Ron Jones Hardwood Sales Inc. Welcomes Isaac Jones Ron Jones Hardwood Sales Inc., located in Union City, PA, recently welcomed Isaac Jones to their team. Jones will be involved in sales, purchasing and network administration. Ron Jones Hardwood specializes in the manufacturing and sales of premium Northern Appalachian Hardwood lumber. […]

Lake States Trends June 2025 – Oak And Ash Remain Best Sellers Throughout Lake States

Lake States Trends June 2025 – 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 […]

Northeast Trends June 2025 – The Northeast Raises Concerns About Chinese Conflicts

Northeast Trends June 2025 – 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 […]

Southeast Business Trends June 2025 – The Southeast Reports Uncertainties But Holds Steady

Southeast Business Trends June 2025 – The Southeast Reports Uncertainties But Holds Steady Most Southeastern hardwood representatives contacted for this writing have reported that Red or White Oak, and even Poplar, are their best sellers. There is also a very low supply of all three listed species, observed one source.  A lumber spokesperson in Tennessee […]

Fitts Industries Inc., Founded On Family Values And Rooted In Resourcefulness – Integrity, Quality And Consistency For 78 Years

Fitts Industries Inc., Founded On Family Values And Rooted In Resourcefulness Fitts Industries Inc., located in Tuscaloosa, AL, purchases over one million board feet a year in a wide assortment of hardwood and softwood lumber to craft stair parts such as balusters, newel posts, box newel posts, handrails, starting steps, treads, mouldings and more. Species […]

Harold White Lumber: A Legacy Of Excellence And Innovation

Harold White Lumber: A Legacy Of Excellence And Innovation In 1968, determined to forge his own path, Harold White founded Harold White Lumber Inc. in Morehead, KY. “Our family is deeply rooted in the timber business,” said Ray White Sr., CEO of Harold White Lumber Inc. “My father and grandfather, Ray L. White, worked together […]

IHLA Sells Out 127th Edition

IHLA Sells Out 127th Edition The 127th edition of the Annual Convention of the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association (IHLA) was deemed a success by organizers. More than 1,200 were in attendance at the Indianapolis Downtown Marriott in Indianapolis, IN. The exhibition hall of the three-day event was sold out. An IHLA Board of Director’s meeting […]