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Solid White Oak Resort and Specialty Beach Products at H&T Chair Co. Inc. 

“We wanted a product that would last in all of the outdoor elements.White Oak doesn’t mind a harsh environment. It’s an amazing wood. I have chairs in the concession market that are literally over 40 years old and are still being used on the big rush holidays.” ~ Rick Todd, Owner, H & T Chair […]

IBS/KBIS Enjoys Impressive Growth In 2024

The Las Vegas (NV) Convention Center recently welcomed the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show (IBS) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS). This year marked the biggest IBS in 15 years with 1,700+ exhibitors, of which 45 percent were new.  The two events co-located […]

IHLA Sells Out As Attendees And Exhibitors Fill Convention Venue

A sold-out exhibitor’s hall recently welcomed guests and members of the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association (IHLA) Convention at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown in Indianapolis, IN. The event was attended by approximately 1,200 people. The three-day event kicked off with a Board of Directors meeting followed by a welcome reception. The second day was packed with […]

Lewis Lumber and Milling Opens Second Manufacturing Operation to Keep Up with Substantial Growth

“The goal is to create the most dependable and consistent unfinished wide plank flooring and cabinet components available, while treating our customers right.”  ~ Mike Lewis, President, Lewis Lumber and Milling  With three generations of lumber experience under their tool belts, the Lewis family knows how to take care of its customers. Founded over a decade […]

Quebec Trends

With a quieter start to 2024, business continues at this slower pace for many businesses. With spring thaw reducing access to logs, obtaining required inventories is a challenge. With the continued economic global uncertainty and the Bank of Canada keeping its lending rate at 5 percent, business owners are cautious in their dealings, yet remain […]

Industry News 

TS Manufacturing Makes New Installation TS Manufacturing, located in Lindsay, ON, has recently completed its installation and successful startup of a green stacker and patented AccuPlacer line at Gutchess Lumber Co., in Cortland, NY. This innovative installation utilized the first TS Stacker that incorporated Continuous Stacking hoist and AccuPlacer together to provide reduced cycle times […]

NHM: Who’s Who April 24

Ben Johnson and Jesse Johnson are owners of White River Hardwoods, located in Fayetteville, AR. White River Hardwoods purchases over two million board feet of Poplar, Clear and Knotty Alder, Red and White Oak, Walnut, Hickory, Cherry, and quartersawn Oak (mostly FAS, 4/4 through 8/4, 6 to 8 percent and rough) per year for use […]

EPA Piles On Red Tape, Releases Stringent Air Quality Standard

On February 7, EPA announced it would tighten the final air quality standard for PM 2.5, also known as “fine particulate matter,” from 12 micrograms (ug) per cubic meter to a more stringent 9 ug, a level which could impose up to $900 million in compliance costs on the wood products sector.  Unfortunately, federal regulators are […]

Despite Current Headwinds, AHEC Sees Europe As An Important Growth Market For U.S. Hardwoods

There’s no denying 2023 was a challenging year for U.S. Hardwood mills: production hit historically low levels and demand has declined both domestically and in export markets around the world, including in Europe, where lumber exports are down nearly 40 percent compared to 2022.  And in the current economic and geopolitical situation, we’re under no illusions […]

Adding Star Power To The Industry In 2024

Who isn’t always looking for ways to keep valuable conversations going with customers and others who could benefit from learning what you know–especially when it relates to the Hardwood industry? This year the Chinese astrological calendar has put our industry in the spotlight, without even trying, because 2024 is the Year of the Wood Dragon. […]