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Class 204 Graduates From NHLA Inspector Training School

The National Hardwood Lumber Association, headquartered in Memphis, TN, celebrated the graduation of Class 204 from the Inspector Training School (ITS) recently. Geoff Webb, Dean of NHLA Inspector Training School, kicked off the celebration, saying, “It’s an honor to welcome this class into the ranks of lumber inspectors. This is just the start of your […]

Industry News – January 2024

Clark Hardwoods LLC Makes Capital ImprovementsClark Hardwoods LLC, located in Erin, TN, recently put in a Cleereman combination optimized edger. The mill is undergoing some other capital improvements regarding material handling that should be complete late spring/early summer 2024, according to Brandon Clark, Vice-President of Clark Lumber Company. The mill’s annual production is 10 million […]

Memoriam

HMA recently announced the passing of Don Meyer of Orchard Park, New York, on November 28, 2023. Beloved husband of 66 years to Doris C. Meyer (née Maurer); dearest father of Jeffrey (Debbie) Meyer (and late daughter-in-law Karin Meyer), Jill Meyer and Joelle (Mark) Herskind; dearest grandfather of Benjamin (Rebecca) Meyer, Jacob (Heather) Herskind, Jenna […]

Despite The Challenges That 2023 Brought There Is Hope Going Into 2024

While looking back at how the Hardwood market fared throughout 2023, lumber providers came to a general consensus that while this year posed its challenges, it was a profitable year nonetheless. One participant stated, “2023 was definitely not the year we wanted but we were able to be profitable.” Another participant said, “2023 has exceeded […]

HHP Inc.: Taking Pride In Quality Products

HHP, Inc., located in Henniker, NH, was founded in 1989 when Richard Carrier and Ross D’Elia purchased Henniker Hardwood Pallets. They broke ground on where the current mill stands, a few years later in 1992. HHP has since become a family affair with Richard Carrier and his brother, Marco Carrier, both now being HHP’s principals […]

NHLA Teams Up With Louisville To Celebrate Convention & Expo’s 126 Years

With the 126th edition of their Annual Convention & Expo Showcase now behind them, the staff at the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA), headquartered in Memphis, TN, will start the hard work of planning the 127th edition. That will be held in St. Louis, MO, Oct. 2-4, 2024. Early bird registration opens April 15, 2024. […]

The Race Is On

Doesn’t everyone enjoy the thrill of a great race–what’s your favorite–Formula 1, the Kentucky Derby, or the America’s Cup? While some provide entertainment for spectators, these events also may present life and death challenges for competitors. Outside the world of sports, as individuals and as industries, we’re engaged in other races. The kind that affect […]

Lake States Trends – December 2023

Four lumber suppliers from the Lake States region recently agreed that market conditions have been “sluggish” overall in the last six months. According to one Wisconsin based lumber provider at the time of this writing, “Everyone is just buying what they need and not buying anything ahead. “It has been that way for the last […]

Integrity, Knowledge And Premium Hardwood Selection At Houston Hardwoods

Houston Hardwoods, headquartered in Houston, TX, offers among the largest selection of Hardwoods in Texas. More than 600,000 board feet of Hardwoods are purchased annually in Alder, Ash, Cherry, Maple, Red and White Oak, Walnut, Birch, Pecan, Poplar and many more species. Additional product offerings include mouldings, softwood and imported lumber, plywood, MDF and melamine, […]

Have The Hard Discussion About Long Term Funding For RAHC

We are at the end of the year. We are also at the end of the first contract with Magnolia Network for the RAHC. We need a minimum of $1.4 million to keep it going for 2024. All our efforts last year only raised $700,000. Different companies from all sizes across the industry have stepped […]