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LSLA Winter Meeting Includes Hardwood Industry Updates

The Lake States Lumber Association (LSLA) recently convened for its annual winter meeting at the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton, WI. Approximately 130 members and guests were treated to three days of networking, informational presentations and receptions. A welcome reception opened the meeting followed the next day by a welcome speech by Larry […]

Participate In Telling Our Super Sustainable Story

Many things influence your business decisions. One of the growing influences is the current environmental push to lower human impact to mitigate climate change. Whether or not you believe humans impact climate change is irrelevant. Whether or not the current activities to improve the environment are helping is also irrelevant. The perception that action is […]

ALC Meeting: Logging Leader Says Rising Costs Hurt The Industry

The logging industry must increase profitability and change public perception to maintain its workforce to survive, reports the director of the American Loggers Council. The remarks came at the recent Greensboro, NC, meeting of the Appalachian Lumbermen’s Club. Scott Dane, Council Executive Director, said the national organization represents loggers in 38 states through local chapters […]

Ontario Buisness Trends – March 2024

It was a slow start to the new year as customers let their inventories slide over the end of 2023 and placed orders in December for January receipts, which caused a boost in current business by end of January. Most primary and secondary manufacturers did not see a significant increase in demand for Hardwood finished […]

Penn-York Kicks Off New Year Of Meetings

The Penn-York Lumbermen’s Club kicked off 2024 with a meeting at Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel in Watkins Glen, NY. Wagner Lumber served as host. The evening included a dinner and a guest speaker. Wagner Lumber was founded in 1976, growing through the years into the Wagner Companies, one of the largest Hardwood lumber manufacturers in […]

Who’s Who in Hardwood Purchasing – March 2024

Eric Boer is vice president of Mason’s Mill & Lumber, which is a full-service Hardwood distributor and millwork manufacturer in Houston, TX. He is one of the founding members of the company, which was established in 1989. Mason’s Mill & Lumber purchases around 4 million BF of domestic and imported Hardwoods annually, in addition to […]

Quebec Buisness Trends – March 2024

Sawmills and concentration yards reported better business early in the new year compared to the period before the holidays. Activity was mostly seen to replenish inventories as opposed to secondary manufacturers increasing their consumption of Hardwoods. However, it was reported that overall for most species business was rather slow. Ash markets are mixed, noted contacts, […]

Industry News – March 2024

Bingaman & Son Lumber Inc. Introduces New President Chris Bingaman announced that Scott Hurst assumed the role of president of Bingaman & Son Lumber Inc. on January 1st, 2024. Hurst joined Bingaman as accounting manager in 1994 and served as CFO since 2008. When making the announcement Chris stated, “I am confident Scott is dedicated […]

KopCoat’s Reach Expands In The Hardwood Sector

KopCoat has been a behind the scenes supporter of the Hardwood industry for years. KopCoat’s preservative technologies and products have protected Hardwood lumber from sapstain, mold and metal staining for years but hasn’t been known as a brand name in that role. However, with the support of a new leadership team and the addition of […]

SWHMC Meeting Attendees Share Insights About Market Conditions

The Southwestern Hardwood Manufacturers Club (SWHMC) Christmas meeting at The Grand Hotel, Point Clear, AL, was reported as a great meeting despite seasonal rainfall. Attendance was good. The roundtable discussion was informative as well. Generally, attendees reported that sales are down overall and log supplies are really good for the most part. Cross tie and […]