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Promoting Southern Cypress 

Promoting Southern Cypress In March, members of the Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA), along with promotion sponsors, gathered for the association’s 2025 Annual Meeting at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Memphis in Memphis, TN. The event was held in conjunction with the Hardwood Manufacturers Association’s 2025 Southern Regional Meeting. Attendees received an update on Cypress […]

U.S. / Canada Hardwood Lumber Trade

U.S. / Canada Hardwood Lumber Trade Although softwood lumber often gets the headlines, the hardwood lumber trade between the United States and Canada is a vital industry, providing a consistent supply of valuable wood products. Canada was the largest export market for American hardwoods until it was overtaken in 2009 by China, but has remained […]

The Hardwood Federation Fly-In 2025: Join Us in D.C. And Make Your Voice Heard!

The Hardwood Federation Fly-In 2025: Join Us In D.C. And Make Your Voice Heard! The annual Hardwood Fly-In to D.C. is quickly approaching!  This year we will meet in Washington, D.C., from Tuesday, May 13 through Thursday, May 15 to take our story to the Hill. Make your plans now to join us as we […]

Why Knot Focus On NHLA’s True Value – Beyond Financial Gains

Why Knot Focus On NHLA’s True Value – Beyond Financial Gains I have a son who has been serving a 2-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Lima, Peru; he comes home on April 9th. I wish I had written him monthly letters as I have to you, but time […]

The Earth Month Effect: Tiny Seeds, Colossal Impact

The Earth Month Effect: Tiny Seeds, Colossal Impact Imagine what could be accomplished if we all put our efforts into the same goal for the entire month of April? How many students, educators and others could we reach, sharing the truth about trees, wood products, sustainable forestry, and their benefits for our collective future? And […]

NHLA Inspector Training School’s 208th Graduation: Forging The Future Of Hardwood

NHLA Inspector Training School’s 208th Graduation: Forging The Future Of Hardwood Recently, the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) celebrated the 208th graduating class of the Inspector Training School. Held at NHLA headquarters in Memphis, TN, the ceremony marked the culmination of eight weeks of intensive training, equipping graduates with the skills needed to succeed in […]

Industry News – April 2025

Industry News – April 2025 Lumber Resources Welcomes Alex Gonter-Dray Lumber Resources recently welcomed Alex Gonter-Dray. Gonter-Dray is a lumber salesman and purchaser that is focusing on the markets of USA, Western Canada and Export. Lumber Resources is located in Quebec City, Quebec, and has a team of eight seasoned sales professionals. The company is […]

Lake States Business Trends – April 2025

Lake States Business Trends – April 2025 Sales Tick Up Throughout The Lake States Region Sources that were contacted in the Lake States region differed a bit as to how their sales were faring at the time of writing. One source noted that his market is doing well and is up from six months ago. […]

Northeast Business Trends – April 2025

Northeast Business Trends – April 2025 Northeastern Lumber Representatives Report A Rise In Market Performance And Tariff Preparations Issues with a variety of inclement weather has slowed down operations in the Northeast; however, lumber representatives remain positive due to the increase in customer foot traffic. Causes listed for this increase include the end of the […]

Southeast Business Trends – April 2025

Southeast Business Trends – April 2025 Market Improvements, Uncertainty And The Rise Of Red Oak And Poplar Interest in Red Oak and Poplar have increased along with market demand and uncertainty about the tariffs, while White Oak inquiries have dropped, according to Southeastern lumber sources. “Really good because I think people see what’s coming down […]