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Quebec Business Trends April 2026 – Stakeholders Caution That Trade Wars With U.S. Likely Far From Over

Quebec Business Trends April 2026 – Stakeholders Caution That Trade Wars With U.S. Likely Far From Over Production of hardwoods have declined due to lower demand on markets, and also to snowy and cold temperatures that hit through January and February, causing some temporary shut downs to businesses. With Chinese New Year celebrations taking place […]

Mixed Markets As 2026 Approaches Spring

Mixed Markets As 2026 Approaches Spring January and February production declined due to unfavorable market conditions as well as to very cold and heavy snow storm conditions in most provinces and along the eastern U.S. border states, making it difficult for logging companies, sawmills, distribution yards and secondary manufacturers. Several contacts stated being hopeful for […]

Trump Administration Turns Attention To Housing

Trump Administration Turns Attention To Housing Outside of the Federation’s top advocacy priorities in the trade, tariff and Farm Bill spaces, the team has been active trying to find legislative avenues to create additional domestic markets of U.S. grown and manufactured hardwood products. One area that is receiving considerable attention both on Capitol Hill and […]

Koetter Woodworking: Reinvesting In People, Processes, And The Future

Koetter Woodworking: Reinvesting In People, Processes, And The Future In an industry where efficiency and consistency separate long-term manufacturers from short-lived operations, Koetter Woodworking has built its reputation on fundamentals that never go out of style: doing what you say you will do, delivering what you promise and surrounding the work with people who care. […]

Integration, Discipline And Stewardship Drive Thompson Appalachian Hardwoods

Integration, Discipline And Stewardship Drive Thompson Appalachian Hardwoods Thompson Appalachian Hardwoods Inc., headquartered in Huntland, TN, has grown steadily from a small, family-run sawmill into a vertically integrated hardwood manufacturing operation focused on quality, consistency and long-term relevance. Founded in 1993, the company employs more than 130 people and operates across approximately 115 acres, serving […]

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 […]