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Northeast Business Trends February 2026 – A New Year With Old Challenges

Northeast Business Trends February 2026 – A New Year With Old Challenges Northeastern hardwood lumber representatives reported that tariffs, high inventory, low demand and labor struggles are causing challenges. Despite difficulties, they hope for improvement. The market, according to one Maryland lumber source, is average. “We’re trying to get some business out here on our […]

SWHMC Attendees Hope For A Brighter 2026

SWHMC Attendees Hope For A Brighter 2026 Approximately 45 people recently attended the annual Southwestern Hardwood Manufacturers Club (SWHMC) meeting at Grand Hotel Golf Resort, Point Clear, AL. Many shared comments about the hardwood marketplace with this publication. To follow are a few of those comments. • Eddie Carson, Beasley Flooring Products Inc., which has […]

Lake States Business Trends February 2026 – Wintertime Woes Coupled With Springtime Expectations

Lake States Business Trends February 2026 – Wintertime Woes Coupled With Springtime Expectations Hardwood markets across the Lake States remain steady but restrained, with suppliers describing seasonal softness, cautious customer behavior and repeat business. While activity has not fallen off sharply, most buyers are limiting exposure and ordering only what is needed for current production. […]

Are You Ready For the Hardwood Industry’s Resurgence?

Are You Ready For the Hardwood Industry’s Resurgence? HMA’s 2026 National Conference and Expo is just around the corner. Taking place Wednesday–Friday, March 25–27, at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront in Jacksonville, Florida, the three-day conference is packed with meetings, inspiring speakers, thought-provoking learning sessions; and the expo hours and receptions will provide the networking and […]

Peers Convene For Annual RTA Conference

Peers Convene For Annual RTA Conference The San Antonio Riverwalk Marriott in San Antonio, Texas, was the site of the recent 107th Railway Tie Association (RTA) Annual Conference. Marketed as a premier event, this annual gathering unites professionals from across the wood tie and railroad industries: sawmill owners, wood treaters, railroad engineers and procurement personnel, […]

Industry News – January 2026

Industry News – January 2026 New Installations By Cleereman Industries At Summer Shade Mill Cleereman Sales Engineer Rob Kittle met on site in Summer Shade, KY, with K&L Woodland Sawmill owner Brett Schultz to discuss what Schultz wanted out of his new Cleereman sawmill. K&L Woodland Sawmill produces crane mats and industrial boardroad. They also […]

Premier Custom Millwork: Continuing A Legacy Of Craftsmanship

Premier Custom Millwork: Continuing A Legacy Of Craftsmanship Attica Millwork Inc., a long-standing name in high-end custom millwork based in Attica, NY, officially closed its doors in June 2023, marking the end of a 140-year history. While that chapter has ended, it also marks the beginning of an expansion for another local, established business, named Premier […]

Equipment Manufacturers Expecting A Smoother 2026 Compared To A Rocky 2025

Equipment Manufacturers Expecting A Smoother 2026 Compared To A Rocky 2025 By Lara Stearsman and Barbara Powell In 2025, the increased usage of AI and efficiency upgrades in sawmills has been widely reported by many equipment manufacturers and service providers across the United States and Canada. Some of these upgrades have been caused by a […]

ALC Gets Economics Lesson From Professors

ALC Gets Economics Lesson From Professors Appalachian hardwood salespeople and buyers learned about the economics of lumber in 2025 from two East Tennessee State University (ETSU) professors recently. The Appalachian Lumbermen’s Club held its meeting at The Carnegie Hotel in Johnson City, TN, with presentations by Dr. Taylor Stephenson and Dr. Gary Shelley, both economics […]

Reflecting On 2025 And Looking Ahead: WCMA’s Commitments To Member Growth And Industry Connection

Reflecting On 2025 And Looking Ahead: WCMA’s Commitments To Member Growth And Industry Connection As we close out another productive year at the Wood Component Manufacturers Association, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the milestones, challenges and achievements that shaped our industry and our community. This past year underscored the strength, resilience and craftsmanship […]