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Lake States Trends – February 2024

While lumbermen in the Lake States continued to steadily “move wood” through the fourth quarter of 2023, they agreed that “something must change” in order to hit the ground running in 2024. A Wisconsin source called the 2023 fourth quarter market “steady” but added that nothing is “booming.” “We are still moving most species except […]

Will We See You In Charleston?

HMA’s 2024 National Conference and Expo is just around the corner. And we hope we’ll see you at The Charleston Place in Charleston, SC, Monday–Wednesday, March 25–27. Remember, this HMA event is open to all Hardwood industry stakeholders — producers, processors, distributors, and suppliers. If you haven’t yet registered, take care of business today. Registration […]

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 […]

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 […]

Stoltzfus Forest Products: Doing It All From Timber Tract To Lumber Board

Located in the small town of Peach Bottom, PA, Stoltzfus Forest Products was established in 1990 by Samuel Stoltzfus, father to Benuel Stoltzfus, who currently manages the business. This family-run sawmill has evolved from humble beginnings to become a thriving force in the Hardwood industry. The story began when Samuel, a dairy farmer with a […]

Will We See You In Charleston?

HMA’s 2024 National Conference and Expo is just around the corner. And we hope we’ll see you at The Charleston Place in Charleston, SC, Monday–Wednesday, March 25–27. Remember, this HMA event is open to all Hardwood industry stakeholders — producers, processors, distributors, and suppliers. If you haven’t yet registered, take care of business today. Registration […]

Lake States Trends – February 2024

While lumbermen in the Lake States continued to steadily “move wood” through the fourth quarter of 2023, they agreed that “something must change” in order to hit the ground running in 2024. A Wisconsin source called the 2023 fourth quarter market “steady” but added that nothing is “booming.” “We are still moving most species except […]

Northeast Business Trends – February 2024

Overall, lumber sources in the Northeast region said that their sales were better than they were six months ago. A lumberman in Maryland said that aside from White Oak remaining strong and with prices rising, he has noticed that Poplar and Red Oak have gotten harder to move. “Some species are easier to move and […]

Lumber Shipping Companies Are Cautiously Optimistic As Traditional Trends Return

Lumber shipping companies saw that their trends year over year have begun to revert back to how traditional markets have been in the past, but they hold a cautious optimism as geopolitical factors can easily affect the supply chain strategies. One shipper noted, “We slowly saw the industry normalize over the last 12 months and […]