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WCMA Springs Into Action

WCMA Springs Into Action Last fall, the WCMA Board of Directors agreed to move our flagship event, the WCMA Conference and Plant Tour event, to the spring. We are looking forward to welcoming members, Tech Partners, and others in the industry to WoodTech Connect 2025, May 20-22, in Williamsport, PA. We have lined up tours […]

Quebec Trends 2025 – Quebec Has Seen Decent Demand For Hard And Soft Maple, Red Oak, Walnut

Quebec Trends 2025 – Quebec Has Seen Decent Demand For Hard And Soft Maple, Red Oak, Walnut The spring warm weather melted the snow quickly, and with rainy periods, it made things a little more difficult for loggers to get into the forests, and road bans due to spring thaw having started as well. With […]

Who’s Who in Hardwoods – May 2025

Cornerstone Moulding Of Breman, IN, Manufactures Maple, Oak, Cherry, Poplar Moulding Daryl Yoder is part-owner of Cornerstone Moulding of Bremen, IN. In addition, Yoder is lumber buyer, vice president and in charge of accounting. The company is an end use manufacturer and wholesaler. Cornerstone purchases about 1.3 million board feet of lumber per year. Cornerstone […]

Industry News – May 2025

Industry News – May 2025 AHC Hardwood Group Expands Sales Team AHC Hardwood Group, located in Atlanta, GA, announced the expansion of their sales team with the addition of three experienced professionals: Jason Pancheau, Chris White and Sue VanEss. Pancheau brings a rich background in high-end furniture craftsmanship. With more than eight years in the […]

EU Tariff Update: What It Means for U.S. Hardwood Exports

EU Tariff Update: What It Means for U.S. Hardwood Exports Trade Update Courtesy of AHEC The European Union has published its proposed response to U.S. tariffs—and the news is better than expected. Only about 10 percent of U.S. hardwood exports to the EU would be impacted by the 25 percent retaliatory tariff, down from earlier […]

The Kentucky Forest Industries Association Announces New Executive Director

The Kentucky Forest Industries Association Announces New Executive Director The Kentucky Forest Industries Association, located in Frankfort, KY, recently announced that Bob Bauer will be stepping down as the executive director and that they have named James Wright as his successor, who officially filled the position May 1. Bauer has been in the forest products […]

Let Lawmakers Hear From You Regarding Tariffs

The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) announced the following on April 9: After the U.S. tariff increase on Chinese goods went into effect at midnight April 8, the Chinese Ministry of Finance State Council Tariff Commission has announced that they will be raising tariffs on all products coming into their country from the United States. […]

Ontario Business Trends – April 2025

Ontario Business Trends – April 2025 Hard and Soft Maple Remain Popular in Ontario As Prices Continue To Rise With full winter weather upon us at press time, logging conditions were a challenge for certain areas, thus production statistics being down in those areas both in Ontario and in the Appalachian region. However, other areas […]

Quebec Business Trends – April 2025

Quebec Business Trends – April 2025 Quebec’s Hardwood Market Proves To Be Steady, Government Funds Housing Starts The winter snowstorms that hit Ontario and Quebec at press time caused delays in logging, thus reducing supplies on markets. With improved weather conditions, logging operations were able to go in the woods for some much-needed supplies of […]

Heirloom Quality Furniture And Woodworking At The Refined Craftsman

Heirloom Quality Furniture And Woodworking At The Refined Craftsman The Refined Craftsman, located in Murrieta, CA, manufactures custom hardwood furniture, cabinetry and casework. Purchasing 100,000 board feet annually in 4/4 Poplar, rift White Oak and Alder, offerings include Shaker entertainment centers, Mission inspired cabinets and Crafts styled tables. “A lot of our clients are looking […]