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In Memoriam – March 2025

In Memoriam – James Devereaux It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of James “Jim” Devereaux on February 2, 2025. He was a beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather. He leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come. Jim was born to Wells and […]

Who’s Who in Hardwoods – March 2025

Who’s Who in Hardwoods – March 2025 The Keim Company Markets Hardwood Mouldings And Millwork Ben Yoder is the hardwood lumber buyer at The Keim Company in Charm, OH.  Located on 50 acres in the rolling hills of Holmes County, OH, Keim is a source for home, building and woodworking needs. Keim currently serves over […]

Industry News – March 2025

Industry News – March 2025 Mike Schulke Joins Granite Valley Products Granite Valley Forest Products, located in New London, WI, recently welcomed Mike Schulke to their sales/purchasing team. With over two decades of experience in the hardwood and lumber industry, Schulke brings his expertise and a customer-focused approach to the team. Schulke began his career […]

Lake States Business Trends – March 2025

Lake States Business Trends – March 2025 Lake States Region Not Hindered By The Winter Weather Across the Lake States region, sources that were contacted varied a bit on the state of the market in their area. One source noted that his sales were doing okay despite the winter weather. Another source said that his […]

Northeast Business Trends – March 2025

Northeast Business Trends – March 2025 Lumber Sources Share Concern Over Future Unpredictability Northeastern lumber sources reported preparation for an unpredictable future and competition with imitation wood. In Connecticut, a lumber representative commented, “Our order file is strong for both domestic and overseas. Prices are not ideal; they’re too low. We’re a manufacturer and we’re […]

Southeast Business Trends – March 2025

Southeast Business Trends – March 2025 Southeasterners Offer A Variety Of Species And Opinions On Tariffs Throughout the Southeast, lumber industry sources expressed mild disappointment at the time of this writing in a lack of demand due to competing products but still have some hope for the future. While the “industrial products are pretty good” […]

West Coast Business Trends – March 2025

West Coast Business Trends Optimism Rises Despite West Coast Wildfires Across the West Coast sources that were contacted agreed that their sales have slowed down since they were last contacted. While a source from Southern California noted that with the shock of the recent wildfires his sales are understandably a bit slower. A source in […]

Ontario Business Trends – March 2025

Ontario Business Trends – March 2025 Wait-And-See Approach To Guide Government Regarding Tariffs 2025 kicked off with several challenges adding more concerns and stress to everyone in the hardwood industry, and the country at large. The swearing in of a new U.S. President in January, his threats to impose tariffs, the resignation of Prime Minister […]

Quebec Business Trends – March 2025

Quebec Business Trends – March 2025 Demand Remains Lumber Species Specific As Industry Awaits Potential Tariff Increases Moving into 2025, businesses are facing more and more challenges, making it even harder to stay in business or even make a profit. The threat of tariffs, an election in Canada, competition from other foreign markets, the rising […]

EU Commission Launches EUDR “Information System”, A Portal For Europeans To Begin Tracking Compliance

EU Commission Launches EUDR “Information System”, A Portal For Europeans To Begin Tracking Compliance The European Commission has just delivered on its platform for companies to provide EUDR data by launching the online “Information System.” This online portal allows companies to “indicate the exact origins of products and materials by drawing areas on a map, […]