AHMI Talks Technology

AHMI Talks Technology Technology was the talk of the 2025 Annual Meeting of Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers Inc. (AHMI) with presentations on fire suppression and preparations for the EUDR. The conference was held recently at the Harbor Beach Marriott in Fort Lauderdale, FL. A great crowd of Appalachian producers, distributors, secondary manufacturers and suppliers participated in […]

West Coast Business Trends – April 2025

West Coast Business Trends – April 2025  Optimism Holds Strong Throughout West Coast As Sales Remain Steady Throughout the West Coast region sources that were contacted at press time agreed that while their markets were overall on the slower side, it was due in part to the time of year. A source in Washington stated […]

Who’s Who in Hardwoods – April 2025

Who’s Who in Hardwoods – April 2025 Reimer Hardwoods Markets 2.5 Million Board Feet Of Hardwood Lumber Colin Reimer is the president and CEO of Reimer Hardwoods Ltd., in Abbotsford, BC, and handles the lumber purchasing for the company. Reimer Hardwoods is a wholesale distributor that purchases nearly 2.5 million board feet of hardwood lumber […]

Promoting Southern Cypress 

Promoting Southern Cypress In March, members of the Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA), along with promotion sponsors, gathered for the association’s 2025 Annual Meeting at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Memphis in Memphis, TN. The event was held in conjunction with the Hardwood Manufacturers Association’s 2025 Southern Regional Meeting. Attendees received an update on Cypress […]

U.S. / Canada Hardwood Lumber Trade

U.S. / Canada Hardwood Lumber Trade Although softwood lumber often gets the headlines, the hardwood lumber trade between the United States and Canada is a vital industry, providing a consistent supply of valuable wood products. Canada was the largest export market for American hardwoods until it was overtaken in 2009 by China, but has remained […]

The Hardwood Federation Fly-In 2025: Join Us in D.C. And Make Your Voice Heard!

The Hardwood Federation Fly-In 2025: Join Us In D.C. And Make Your Voice Heard! The annual Hardwood Fly-In to D.C. is quickly approaching!  This year we will meet in Washington, D.C., from Tuesday, May 13 through Thursday, May 15 to take our story to the Hill. Make your plans now to join us as we […]

Why Knot Focus On NHLA’s True Value – Beyond Financial Gains

Why Knot Focus On NHLA’s True Value – Beyond Financial Gains I have a son who has been serving a 2-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Lima, Peru; he comes home on April 9th. I wish I had written him monthly letters as I have to you, but time […]

The Earth Month Effect: Tiny Seeds, Colossal Impact

The Earth Month Effect: Tiny Seeds, Colossal Impact Imagine what could be accomplished if we all put our efforts into the same goal for the entire month of April? How many students, educators and others could we reach, sharing the truth about trees, wood products, sustainable forestry, and their benefits for our collective future? And […]

NHLA Inspector Training School’s 208th Graduation: Forging The Future Of Hardwood

NHLA Inspector Training School’s 208th Graduation: Forging The Future Of Hardwood Recently, the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) celebrated the 208th graduating class of the Inspector Training School. Held at NHLA headquarters in Memphis, TN, the ceremony marked the culmination of eight weeks of intensive training, equipping graduates with the skills needed to succeed in […]

Industry News – April 2025

Industry News – April 2025 Lumber Resources Welcomes Alex Gonter-Dray Lumber Resources recently welcomed Alex Gonter-Dray. Gonter-Dray is a lumber salesman and purchaser that is focusing on the markets of USA, Western Canada and Export. Lumber Resources is located in Quebec City, Quebec, and has a team of eight seasoned sales professionals. The company is […]