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NELA Members Engage In Business Discussions At Summer Meeting

NELA Members Engage In Business Discussions At Summer Meeting The summer meeting of the New England Lumbermen’s Association (NELA) was recently held in Providence, RI, with 75 members attending. The day began with a tour of Hull Forest Products in Pomfret Center, CT, where delegates were treated to coffee and donuts supplied by Hull before […]

Why Knot Value The Value Of The Value

Why Knot Value The Value Of The Value Every association has three critical things: value, value, and value. But they are not of the same value. They are the value you bring, the value you receive, and the value of the collective. These are all very different values that are important to you for various […]

A Milestone For The NWFA: 40 Years Of Excellence And A Vision For The Future

A Milestone For The NWFA: 40 Years Of Excellence And A Vision For The Future For 40 years, the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has served as the foundation of the hardwood flooring industry, bringing together manufacturers, distributors, contractors, and retailers in a shared commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, and community. As we celebrate this milestone, […]

AHEC Project “No.1 Common” Inspires Designers To Consider Lower Grade Material

AHEC Project “No.1 Common” Inspires Designers To Consider Lower Grade Material This June, four designers exhibited three collections in “cabinet grade” American hardwoods at 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen. As one of the key events of the design festival, “No.1 Common” became a focal point for the design industry and a conversation starter on how the natural […]

Industry News – August 2025

Industry News – August 2025 Pike Lumber Company Inc. Welcomes Faith Kamp Pike Lumber Company Inc., located in Akron, IN, recently brought Faith Kamp on board as their newest sales representative. Pike Lumber manufactures kiln-dried Appalachian hardwood lumber in Ash, Basswood, Cherry, Hickory, Hard and Soft Maple, Red and White Oak, Red and White Oak […]

 Ontario Business Trends 2025 – Market Slowdown’s Not Only Challenge; So Is Finding Skilled Workers

 Ontario Business Trends 2025 – Market Slowdown’s Not Only Challenge; So Is Finding Skilled Workers The hardwood sector is seeing a slowdown due to economic conditions and U.S. imposed tariffs. Producers are stating that production is being cutback due to the uncertainty surrounding tariffs causing exporters to reduce purchases of products shipped like Cherry, Red […]

Southeast Business Trends 2025 – Poplar Places First In The Southeast

Southeast Business Trends 2025 – Poplar Places First In The Southeast Southeastern hardwood representatives have expressed some hope in light of a pause on tariffs and the potential for a deal between the U.S. and China. A lumber source from Tennessee reported that the market in his area is “decent but it is pretty much […]

Northeast Business Trends 2025 – A Fungus Among Us In The Northeast?

Northeast Business Trends 2025 – A Fungus Among Us In The Northeast? Uncertainty in the market causes a summer slump while lumber sources struggle with Chinese and Canadian customers. A lumber representative in West Virginia reported that, at the time of this writing, the market is “Okay because it usually slows down this time of […]

Lake States Business Trends 2025 – Overseas Export Drops and Domestic Is On The Rise For The Lake States

Lake States Business Trends 2025 – Overseas Export Drops and Domestic Is On The Rise For The Lake States The Lake States region is in agreement when it comes to the market having little change over six months and its generally positive. Transportation does not seem to be an issue and while the overseas export […]

Who’s Who in Hardwoods – August 2025

Who’s Who in Hardwoods – August 2025 Muscanell Millworks Purchases Ash, Cherry, Hickory, Oak Bobby Comisky is president of Muscanell Millworks in Cortez, CO. Muscanell is a manufacturer of hardwood flooring, with sales throughout North America. Muscanell purchases 2 to 3 million board feet of lumber per year in Ash, Cherry, Hickory, Red and White […]