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Crawfish And Music Served Up By Robinson Lumber

Photos By Terry Miller Robinson Lumber Co., headquartered in New Orleans, LA, welcomed attendees and guests to a crawfish boil held in conjunction with the recent National Wood Flooring Association’s 2024 Convention and Expo. Live music and all-you-can-eat crawfish was the fare of the evening event.Since 1893, New Orleans has been Robinson’s hometown and the […]

Quebec Business Trends – June 2024

Heading into summer, businesses are busy ramping up their inventories for the anticipated season. There were concerns of lower log decks in late spring for certain areas, as well as along the U.S. border states, and also of potential lost production during that time. Some sawmill contacts stated getting Ash logs was a challenge at […]

In Memoriam

By NHLA The National Hardwood Lumber Association recently announced with great sadness the passing of Howard Lee Jones, Jr. a valued member of our community. J.M. Jones Lumber has been a proud member of the National Hardwood Lumber Association since 1914, contributing greatly to our industry and embodying the principles and standards we uphold. Mr. […]

Family Within An Industry at Fifth Generation Bliffert Lumber Co.

“We are proud to be family-owned and operated, and we make sure that the personal service we’re known for shines through at all of our locations.” ~ Eli Bliffert, Vice President, Bliffert Lumber Co. Bliffert Lumber and Hardware, headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, supplies Hardwood and softwood lumber and building materials. The operation has served contractors […]

HMA Teams Up With Charleston And Enjoys An Exhibition Hall Sellout

Photos By Chris Fehr Pathways To Success was the theme that set the tone of the recent Hardwood Manufacturers Association (HMA) National Conference and Expo, held recently in Charleston, SC. Sold-out exhibitor space, learning sessions and multiple networking opportunities set the stage for a successful 2024 event, noted HMA spokespeople. The learning sessions were packed […]

Kane Hardwood Next Penn-York Host Following Fitzpatrick & Weller

The Holiday Valley’s main lodge in Ellicottville, NY, was the recent site of a meeting for the Penn-York Lumbermen’s Club. The brief evening gathering of the Club provided approximately 75 members and guests opportunities to network during hors d’oevres and dining prior to hearing a guest presentation by Michael Snow, executive director of the American […]

Hardwood Market Changes Discussed At ALC Meeting

Appalachian Lumbermen’s Club (ALC) members reviewed Hardwood market changes in recent years as reported by the Hardwood Market Report. The recent meeting was held at the Hotel Roanoke in Roanoke, VA, and guest speaker was Andy Johnson, HMR assistant editor, on “Hardwood Market Trends: The Present Realities and Possibilities.” HMR was recently purchased by FastMarkets […]

Attendees Share Diverse Market Insights At Recent NELA Meeting

Photos and information provided by Chris Fehr Woodstock Inn & Resort, in Woodstock, VT, served as the site recently of the annual spring meeting of the New England Lumbermen’s Association (NELA). A business discussion highlighted the event. NELA President Bob Chase of Quabbin Timber served as moderator. About The Overall Market: The general consensus about […]

Make The Changes We Need To Make

We all know that there have been a lot of Hardwood mills that have shut down over the past year. I ran my own Hardwood business once, and I shut it down. You may remember it. I worked with Jartek based in Finland, promoting thermal modification. I helped build several systems, including Superior Thermowood of […]

Registration Now Open For 2024 WCMA Regional Plant Tour Event

Registration is now open for the Wood Component Manufacturers Association’s (WCMA’s) 2024 Regional Plant Tour Event. The WCMA is excited to host the event that will be held June 3-4 in Auburn, ME. The event includes tours of five state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. This event gives attendees an opportunity to see advanced machinery in action, and […]