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Resurgence: Securing A Future

Resurgence: Securing A Future Later this month, HMA members, non-members, and industry stakeholders will be convening in Jacksonville, Florida, for HMA’s 2026 National Conference and Expo. HMA’s signature event will take place at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront and the three-day conference will be filled with exceptional speakers, the industry’s leading suppliers and networking opportunities […]

Optimism In Ontario Despite Tariff Revisions

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. Hardwood contacts commented that business since […]

Firm Orders Could Help The West Coast Shape-Up

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 2026 and through the first quarter. A […]

Real American Hardwood: A Unified Vision For A Stronger More Sustainable Future

Real American Hardwood: A Unified Vision For A Stronger More Sustainable Future At its core, the Real American Hardwood Coalition (RAHC) exists to secure a sustainable future for the U.S. hardwood industry by reconnecting consumers, designers, and builders with the beauty, durability, and climate‑smart benefits of American hardwood products. Formed in 2019 by hardwood associations […]

An Uncertain Southeastern Spring

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 who is “looking forward to some […]

Ignite Your Passion: The NWFA’s Milestone 40th Expo Awaits In Orlando

Ignite Your Passion: The NWFA’s Milestone 40th Expo Awaits In Orlando The NWFA Wood Flooring Expo returns April 21–23, 2026, to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, celebrating its 40th anniversary. This milestone gathering stands as the world’s premier trade show dedicated exclusively to wood flooring, drawing professionals from every corner of the […]

Adequate Inventories Despite A Slow Start

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 tighter due to lack of available […]

Industry News – March 2026

Industry News – March 2026 New Installations By Cleereman Industries Newald, WI-based, Cleereman Industries recently installed a Cleereman Extreme Duty 3- Headblock LP-48 Tilt Linear Carriage at Clinch River Hardwood Inc. in Thorn Hill, TN. A new Cleereman Sawyer Cab with Cleereman Linear Carriage Controls with optimization was also installed. Everything was pre-mounted and wired […]

Why Knot Look At The Hardwood Industry From Different Perspectives?

Why Knot Look At The Hardwood Industry From Different Perspectives? One of the strengths of the hardwood industry is the range of experience it brings together—from the woods to the mill, from manufacturing to installation. No one person sees the entire system from a single vantage point, and that’s why perspective matters. I want to […]

A Slow And Steady Northeast

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. “I’m not 100 percent sure. I […]