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Premier Custom Millwork: Continuing A Legacy Of Craftsmanship

Premier Custom Millwork: Continuing A Legacy Of Craftsmanship Attica Millwork Inc., a long-standing name in high-end custom millwork based in Attica, NY, officially closed its doors in June 2023, marking the end of a 140-year history. While that chapter has ended, it also marks the beginning of an expansion for another local, established business, named Premier […]

Equipment Manufacturers Expecting A Smoother 2026 Compared To A Rocky 2025

Equipment Manufacturers Expecting A Smoother 2026 Compared To A Rocky 2025 By Lara Stearsman and Barbara Powell In 2025, the increased usage of AI and efficiency upgrades in sawmills has been widely reported by many equipment manufacturers and service providers across the United States and Canada. Some of these upgrades have been caused by a […]

ALC Gets Economics Lesson From Professors

ALC Gets Economics Lesson From Professors Appalachian hardwood salespeople and buyers learned about the economics of lumber in 2025 from two East Tennessee State University (ETSU) professors recently. The Appalachian Lumbermen’s Club held its meeting at The Carnegie Hotel in Johnson City, TN, with presentations by Dr. Taylor Stephenson and Dr. Gary Shelley, both economics […]

Reflecting On 2025 And Looking Ahead: WCMA’s Commitments To Member Growth And Industry Connection

Reflecting On 2025 And Looking Ahead: WCMA’s Commitments To Member Growth And Industry Connection As we close out another productive year at the Wood Component Manufacturers Association, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the milestones, challenges and achievements that shaped our industry and our community. This past year underscored the strength, resilience and craftsmanship […]

Who’s Who in Hardwoods – January 2026

Who’s Who in Hardwoods – January 2026 Marty Martin, Sales Manager And Hardwood Lumber Purchaser At AWP Wood Products Based in Little Rock, AR, AWP Wood Products is a premier wholesale distribution yard specializing in high-quality domestic hardwoods. The company purchases approximately three million board feet of lumber annually, sourcing a wide variety of species […]

Why Knot Spread The Hardwood Message?

Why Knot Spread The Hardwood Message? Of all the important things I do at the NHLA, I love telling the hardwood story the most—and I believe it is one of the most important things I can do. Without me, the NHLA will still meet its core objectives. Lumber Services and Grading Rules Dana Spessert, our […]

Washington D.C. 2026 – What’s In Store For The New Year?

Washington D.C. 2026 – What’s In Store For The New Year? The final quarter of 2025 was a bit of a roller coaster. Tension and partisan bickering punctuated much of the last months of the year as the longest government funding lapse in history (43 long days) dragged on. On Wednesday, November 12th, the U.S. […]

Lake States Business Trends January 2026 – The Lake States Settle For A Stable, Long Winter’s Nap

Lake States Business Trends January 2026 – The Lake States Settle For A Stable, Long Winter’s Nap Activity across the Lake States region continues to hold steady, even if no one would describe the current pace as booming. Most suppliers say business is moving at a manageable rate, with a familiar mix of species strengths […]

Southeast Business Trends January 2026 – A Southeast Softened By Caution

Southeast Business Trends January 2026 – A Southeast Softened By Caution Hardwood markets across the Southeast remain soft. Contacts in Arkansas, North Carolina and Tennessee described activity as steady in spots but generally limited, with most buyers taking a cautious approach while waiting for clearer signals from housing and downstream markets. Several suppliers said that […]

Northeast Business Trends January 2026 – New Hopes For The New Year And Concerns Carrying Over

Northeast Business Trends January 2026 – New Hopes For The New Year And Concerns Carrying Over Most Northeastern hardwood lumber sources reported that the market in their regions, at the time of this writing, has improved compared to six months ago. Many also cited an increase in exporting, especially to China for Red Oak and […]