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National Sawmill Training Center Opens At Northcentral Technical College

National Sawmill Training Center Opens At Northcentral Technical College The Northcentral Technical College (NTC) campus in Antigo, WI, recently completed construction of a brand-new, state-of-the-art, national Sawmill Training Center, in conjunction with Cleereman Industries of Newald, WI, and Kretz Lumber of Antigo, WI, at the college’s Wood Technology Center of Excellence. The mill will serve […]

SWHMC Attendees Weather Storms, Low Supply And Business Upticks

SWHMC Attendees Weather Storms, Low Supply And Business Upticks by Bubba Lammons Several people attended the Southwestern Hardwood Manufacturers Club’s 2025 Annual Crawfish Boil at the Grand Hotel in Natchez, MS, for the first time and commented that they enjoyed it and wouldn’t miss another meeting. The meeting was sponsored by Corley Manufacturing Co., USNR, […]

Thousands Attend Expo As NWFA Celebrates 40 Years

Thousands Attend Expo As NWFA Celebrates 40 Years Recently, the 2025 National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA)’s Wood Flooring Expo took place in Charlotte, NC, at the Charlotte Convention Center. The theme was “Go the Distance,” and over 2,500 attendees experienced hands-on demonstrations, valuable education sessions, the latest products and trends, and numerous networking opportunities.  The […]

Record-Breaking Montréal Wood Convention 2025 Wraps Up With 1,200 Participants, 112 Booths

Record-Breaking Montréal Wood Convention 2025 Wraps Up With 1,200 Participants, 112 Booths The Montréal Wood Convention (MWC) 2025, held recently at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel, drew a record 1,200 participants and featured 112 booths, marking the third consecutive sold-out edition. The MWC 2025 brought together professionals from across the globe to explore the latest […]

CHB Welcomes Nearly 100 At Spring Event

CHB Welcomes Nearly 100 At Spring Event The Canadian Hardwood Bureau (CHB) held its annual spring meeting in Montreal, QC, at the Double Tree by Hilton Montreal with almost 100 delegates attending. The program started with an informative lunch presentation on hardwood promotion. Adam Taylor, professor and Wood Products Extension Specialist, University of Tennessee, who […]

KFIA Annual Meeting: “It Starts With A Seed – Celebrating 60 Years”

KFIA Annual Meeting: “It Starts With A Seed – Celebrating 60 Years” The Kentucky Forest Industries Association (KFIA) recently completed a successful Annual Meeting in Lexington, KY, at the Hilton Lexington/Downtown. The meeting had great attendance of over 350 people and 38 exhibitors. The KFIA Annual Meeting serves as the premier event for the hardwood […]

Lake States Trends June 2025 – Oak And Ash Remain Best Sellers Throughout Lake States

Lake States Trends June 2025 – Oak And Ash Remain Best Sellers Throughout Lake States Throughout the Lake States region sources that were contacted at press time differed as to how their markets were doing. One source stated that he is running his business on a week-to-week basis, hoping that he will get a clearer […]

Northeast Trends June 2025 – The Northeast Raises Concerns About Chinese Conflicts

Northeast Trends June 2025 – The Northeast Raises Concerns About Chinese Conflicts The concerns about the tariff situation have affected the Northeastern hardwood lumber market, causing hesitation in buying and shipping the lumber. Red Oak was specifically named as a specie that many are struggling to move. Despite these issues, lumber spokesmen remain hopeful due […]

Southeast Business Trends June 2025 – The Southeast Reports Uncertainties But Holds Steady

Southeast Business Trends June 2025 – The Southeast Reports Uncertainties But Holds Steady Most Southeastern hardwood representatives contacted for this writing have reported that Red or White Oak, and even Poplar, are their best sellers. There is also a very low supply of all three listed species, observed one source.  A lumber spokesperson in Tennessee […]

West Coast Trends June 2025 – West Coast Lumber Providers Sales Remain Steady

West Coast Trends June 2025 – West Coast Lumber Providers Sales Remain Steady Across the West Coast, lumber providers that were contacted agreed that they are doing well with their domestic business. One source stated that his business is better than it was six months ago. Another source agreed, adding that this could be due […]