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Southeast Trends 2025 – Plenty Of Trucks And Room For Trade Negotiations

Southeast Trends 2025 – Plenty Of Trucks And Room For Trade Negotiations Southeastern lumber salesmen are concerned about labor issues and the fate of trade. Despite market shake-ups, some report an increase in demand but it may not last.  In Alabama, a lumber source rated the market as “somewhat slow” and “confusing.” He thinks the […]

Quebec Trends 2025 – Construction, Housing And Overseas Hardwood Sales

Quebec Trends 2025 – Construction, Housing And Overseas Hardwood Sales With the new Liberal government elected in the country, provinces are continuing their concerted efforts to fight the U.S. tariff war and eliminate internal trade barriers. Businesses have much on their plates as they face these many challenges to stay afloat, and even make a […]

Ontario Trends 2025 – Changes Across Canada And Hardwood Demand

Ontario Trends 2025 – Changes Across Canada And Hardwood Demand It has been quite a busy time across Canada with a federal election, the Liberal leader Mark Carney elected Canada’s new Prime Minister (PM) in May, the unveiling of his crisis-era Cabinet to confront Donald Trump’s trade war, rebuild the economy and redefine Canada-U.S. relationships. […]

The Hardwood Industry’s Evolution

The Hardwood Industry’s Evolution This June, the Hardwood Manufacturers Association (HMA) is transforming the “Marble City” into the “Hardwood City.” Will you be there, Wednesday-Friday, June 11-13? We’ll be convening at the Marriott Downtown Knoxville and across the street at the Knoxville Convention Center. The industry’s most anticipated event will provide plenty of in-demand learning […]

AETNA Building Solutions Partners With Quality Lumber Suppliers

AETNA Building Solutions Partners With Quality Lumber Suppliers Hardwood and softwood lumber and building material distributor, AETNA Building Solutions, recently added a new lumber processing center at its flagship location in Maywood, IL. With five locations spread across Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota and Kentucky, AETNA has over 100 employees. Facilities encompass over 400,000 square-feet combined. Lumber […]

Quality And Consistency Are Key At Stetson Forest Products Inc.

Quality And Consistency Are Key At Stetson Forest Products Inc. Stetson Forest Products Inc., located in Stetsonville, WI, offers an extensive selection of air-dried and kiln-dried hardwood lumber, featuring thicknesses ranging from 4/4 – 9/4. The company has established itself as a significant player in the industry, purchasing an impressive 12 million board feet annually. […]

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 […]