How Can Your Company Benefit From AHEC Membership?

Over the past several months, I have spoken with many of you in the hardwood industry and have found one topic that keeps coming up: finding new markets. Either domestically through the Real American Hardwood promotion program or internationally through AHEC activities, there is a critical need to create new hardwood consumers all around the globe.  And, while I have found general support for AHEC’s overall mission to “grow the pie” for U.S. exporters through generic educational and promotional activities, I also want to stress the real direct benefits to dues-paying members as opposed to the industry at large who all benefit from generic promotion.

Why Knot Support NHLA Product Development?

Looking ahead to 2025, what excites you? For many, it’s the hope that things won’t get worse, but there are always opportunities. Where will your new markets come from? How will you attract new customers? The only factor you can truly control is how to get current customers to order more. New markets and customers […]

Industry Leaders Convene At RTA’s 106th Conference

Westin Lake Resort and Spa in Henderson, NV, was the site recently for the 106th Annual Railway Tie Association (RTA) Conference. This premier event unites professionals from across the wood tie and railroad industries: sawmillers, wood treaters, railroad engineers and procurement personnel, allied association representatives that support RTA’s efforts to promote the long-term sustainability of […]

TableLegs.com Brings Quality And Solid Craftsmanship To The Table

Classic Designs by Matthew Burak DBA TableLegs.com, based in St. Johnsbury, VT, manufactures turned hardwood components and attachment systems and hardwood table legs, bases, tops, and complete tables.

Clark Hardwoods, Continuing To Invest In Technology To Deliver A Quality Product

Clark Hardwoods LLC, located in Erin, TN, is making capital investments in its facilities in order to continue to be a leading producer in the hardwood industry.

Cardinal Equipment, Implementing New Technologies To Help Sawmills Stay Efficient

“We aren’t just making sawmills to sell. We are asking our customers what they need and what they want. We are designing a sawmill that will help them efficiently produce the highest quality lumber products for the market,”  – Pascal Labranche, president and owner, Cardinal Equipment In 1980, in the small town of Angliers, Quebec, […]

2024 Proved To Be Challenging But There Is Hope For 2025

While 2024 proved to be challenging for most lumber suppliers, many believe that there is hope for 2025. One participant stated, “…any increase in demand at all will be a boost to movement and hopefully pricing.” Another participant said that despite the headwinds that his company has seen over the course of 2024, there is potential for 2025.

Attendance Tops 800 At Annual NHLA Convention

St. Louis, MO, recently welcomed the 2024 National Hardwood Lumber Association’s (NHLA) Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase at the America’s Center Convention Complex with 811 people in attendance. Organizers now turn their attention to planning for the 2025 edition of this annual event, which will be held Oct. 1-3 at the Marriott Rivercenter in San […]

Quebec Business Trends – December 2024

It is a quieter time with the Holiday Season upon us. As we reflect on the past year, and plan for 2025, we cannot help but send our heartfelt wishes to those affected by the disasters caused by Hurricane Helene of flooding and destruction in North Carolina and other border states in October. We are […]

Industry News – December 2024

Granite Valley Forest Products Installs Signode Auto Bander Granite Valley Forest Products, located in New London, WI, recently installed and started on operations on a Signode Auto Bander. The new auto bander will help Granite Valley increase its automation and improve packaging. Granite Valley produces 39 million board feet of kiln-dried and green lumber annually. […]