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More Than 1,000 Travel To Indy To Celebrate IHLA

More Than 1,000 Travel To Indy To Celebrate IHLA Approximately 1,200 attendees converged on the J.W. Marriott in Indianapolis, IN, recently for the annual convention and exposition hosted by the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association (IHLA). The Welcome Reception kicked off the event on the first night, followed by multiple speakers on day two. The Tree […]

2026 Builders’ Show Spotlights Innovation, Demand For Home Building

2026 Builders’ Show Spotlights Innovation, Demand For Home Building Article courtesy of NAHB Nearly 75,000 registrants recently filled the exhibit halls of the Orange County Convention Center as the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) hosted the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), the largest annual light construction show in the world. IBS and the Kitchen […]

Fellowship Of Christian Lumbermen Host TPUSA Speaker

Fellowship Of Christian Lumbermen Host TPUSA Speaker The Fellowship of Christian Lumbermen (FCL) recently met in conjunction with the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association Convention in Indianapolis, IN. They learned that Christian students are having an impact on college and high school campuses around the country. More than 70 FCL attendees heard a report from Rachel […]

AWMA Reports Robust Log Competitions, Focuses On Domestic Markets

AWMA Reports Robust Log Competitions, Focuses On Domestic Markets The American Walnut Manufacturers Association (AWMA) met at the recent IHLA Convention to conduct one of their bi-annual membership meetings.  Members reported robust competition for logs both for domestic and international consumption.  AWMA is focusing on new domestic marketing strategies to increase opportunities in the United […]

West Coast Business Trends March 2026 – Firm Orders Could Help The West Coast Shape-Up

West Coast Business Trends March 2026 – Firm Orders Could Help The West Coast Shape-Up Lumber sources across the West Coast described a generally slow but stabilizing hardwood market, with most activity continuing to move order-to-order. While overall volume remains soft, sources said inquiries and quoted projects are giving them cautious optimism moving into early […]

Southeast Business Trends March 2026 – An Uncertain Southeastern Spring

Southeast Business Trends March 2026 – An Uncertain Southeastern Spring No source was able to provide a prediction for the remainder of 2026, just hope that demand would increase despite consumer concerns and export issues. Many found the market’s bottom and have done all they can to stay afloat. A lumber representative in North Carolina […]

Lake States Business Trends March 2026 – Economic Improvement Could Thaw A Steady Yet Cautious Market

Lake States Business Trends March 2026 – Economic Improvement Could Thaw A Steady Yet Cautious Market Lumber representatives across the Lake States described a hardwood market that remains steady, with early signs of improvement depending on end users. While activity is still cautious overall, sources said order flow has held consistent, and several contacts said […]

Northeast Business Trends March 2026 – A Slow And Steady Northeast

Northeast Business Trends March 2026 – A Slow And Steady Northeast Concerns about the future, weather, labor and an increase in log buying from customers in Asia are popular in the Northeast. The market is “steady right now,” reported a lumber source in New York, who isn’t certain what the cause for this stability is. […]

Quebec Business Trends March 2026 – Adequate Inventories Despite A Slow Start

Quebec Business Trends March 2026 – Adequate Inventories Despite A Slow Start Business was quieter at the beginning of the year commented contacts. With heavy snowfall in many areas since December 2025, logging activity was more challenging. Despite the lower supplies, inventories are adequate for end users for this time of year. Ash supplies are […]

Ontario Business Trends March 2026 – Optimism In Ontario Despite Tariff Revisions

Ontario Business Trends March 2026 – Optimism In Ontario Despite Tariff Revisions As we move forward in 2026, business owners remain cautiously optimistic as the imposed tariffs continue to be revised by the U.S. In Canada, Prime Minister Carney and his government are moving forward to diversify trade partnerships and catalyze new levels of investment. […]