Browsing Category

National Hardwood Magazine

1132 posts

Why Knot Strengthen Your ROI?

Why Knot Strengthen Your ROI? As I travel across the industry, I have the opportunity to visit a wide variety of operations—hardwood and softwood mills, engineered wood facilities, cabinet and furniture plants, pulp mills, thermal modification operations, pellet mills, pallet manufacturers, and more. While each business is unique, they all share one thing in common […]

Industry News – August 2026

Industry News – August 2026 Tyler Smith’s Promotion At Cole Hardwood Inc. Tyler Smith was recently promoted to the role of president at Logansport, IN-based, Cole Hardwood Inc. He is responsible for the overall direction and performance of the company, including strategic planning, customer relationships and day-to-day operations. As a hardwood concentration yard specializing in […]

Quebec Business Trends August 2026 – Red Oak, Hickory, Hard Maple Lead The Market

Quebec Business Trends August 2026 – Red Oak, Hickory, Hard Maple Lead The Market The heavy rain conditions and thunderstorms at the time of this writing caused flooding and power outages in Montreal and regions in southern Quebec. Fire department crews and police assisted the city regarding these floods. Following the July two-week construction break, […]

West Coast Business Trends August 2026 – Steady Best Describes West Coast Lumber Market

West Coast Business Trends August 2026 – Steady Best Describes West Coast Lumber Market Suppliers across the West Coast described hardwood markets as generally steady, though few reported significant momentum at the time of this writing. Most sources accounted for stable business activity with customers continuing to buy what they need while remaining cautious about […]

Southeast Business Trends August 2026 – Steady Movement But No Increase In Demand In The Southeast

Southeast Business Trends August 2026 – Steady Movement But No Increase In Demand In The Southeast There’s a steady slow-moving flow of hardwood activity across the Southeast. For some suppliers, this slower pace has been the ongoing norm for some time. For others, however, although steady, the lower demand combined with dropping lumber prices and […]

Northeast Business Trends August 2026 – Quiet Market Causing Slow Movement In The Northeast

Northeast Business Trends August 2026 – Quiet Market Causing Slow Movement In The Northeast Hardwood markets across the Northeast are quiet and movement is slow, although some lumber contacts are seeing a slight increase in activity. The main concern, however, is the falling price of lumber. Red Oak remains a dominant best seller in the […]

Lake States Trends August 2026 – Transportation Costs Dampen Market Pace While Demand Appears Steady And Species Sensitive

Lake States Trends August 2026 – Transportation Costs Dampen Market Pace While Demand Appears Steady And Species Sensitive Suppliers in the Lake States region accounted for mixed but generally steady market conditions in recent weeks, with activity varying by species, market segment and geography. While orders continue to move, sources indicated that customers remain cautious […]

Ontario Business Trends August 2026 – “Steady” Is the Key Word For Lumber Market

Ontario Business Trends August 2026 – “Steady” Is the Key Word For Lumber Market Business for the hardwood sector was quieter, as summer vacation is upon us, and people take time to step away for a moment to rest and recharge. With housing market conditions slightly lower than last year, many consumers are focusing on […]

Who’s Who In Hardwoods – July 2026

Who’s Who In Hardwoods – July 2026 North Carolina-Based Riverside Millwork Using Domestics And Imports Cynthia J. Hellems is vice president at Riverside Millwork Inc., located in Charlotte, NC. Riverside Millwork is a manufacturer of custom millwork, including doors, and windows. Over 100,000 board feet of hardwood lumber is purchased by the company annually in […]

Industry News – July 2026

Industry News – July 2026 Ryan Marrs Joins McDonough Manufacturing As A Sales Representative McDonough Manufacturing recently announced the hire of Ryan Marrs as a sales representative. Marrs brings 22 years in the hardwood lumber industry, with a background that spans logging, lumber inspection, headsaw and resaw operations, sawmill and plant management, engineering, capital projects, […]