Northeast Trends – December 2023

Throughout the Northeast lumber sources have mixed sentiments as to how the market is currently faring, with some stating that they are doing worse than they were six months ago and another stating that they are doing about the same. In Pennsylvania, a mill owner said that his business is not doing well, at the […]

2024 AHEC Events And Pavilions Are Opportunities To Connect With Customers And Find New Buyers

In challenging markets, the personal relationship between suppliers and customers is more important than ever. The American Hardwood Export Council is planning a busy schedule of events in 2024 to develop these connections for your company and grow your global markets. In addition to what we expect to be a full slate of design, marketing, […]

Southeast Trends – December 2023

Lumber sources throughout the Southeast region are a mixed bag, with comments ranging from the market has improved to sales have slowed down. In Tennessee a sawmill representative said that his market has improved, at the time of this writing. “We are doing better than we were six months ago. I think this is due […]

Rossi Welcomes Guests To Reception

The Rossi Group, headquartered in Cromwell, CT, recently welcomed guests to a reception in Louisville, KY in conjunction with the National Hardwood Lumber Association Convention and Exhibit Showcase, which was held at the Omni Louisville Hotel. As their website states, The Rossi Group delivers a world class selection of Hardwoods, including the gold standard in […]

Robinson Lumber Welcomes NHLA’s First-Ever Offsite Convention Mill Tour

Robinson Lumber Company, a proud member of the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) for a century, recently had the privilege of showcasing its flagship yard located in New Albany, IN, during the first-ever NHLA Convention offsite mill trip visit of its kind. The event was a resounding success, with over 120 esteemed guests transported in […]

Looking Forward To 2024

As 2023 winds to a close, the Hardwood Manufacturers Association (HMA) is making preparations for our 2024 National Conference and Expo. The much-anticipated event will take place Monday–Wednesday, March 25–27, at The Charleston Place Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina. And if you’re an HMA member, industry supplier, or a Hardwood industry stakeholder, then you’re invited […]

West Coast Trends – December 2023

Hardwood lumber suppliers on the West Coast reported stable to busy activity. Niche markets accounted for increased business while other markets stayed the same as the previous report. Throughout the region, several contacts mentioned challenging transportation concerns and are expecting availability shortages in the near term. One source in California said Hardwood activity is steady. […]

Hall Of Fame Jockey Visits National Hardwood Magazine Dinner

National Museum of Racing (NMR) and Hall of Fame jockey Mike E. Smith made a surprise visit to a dinner hosted by National Hardwood Magazine during the recent National Hardwood Lumber Association Convention, held in the hometown of the Kentucky Derby, Louisville, KY. Dubbed “The Jockey’s Jockey” by Sports Illustrated magazine in 2014, Smith was […]

Ontario Trends – December 2023

With the American Thanksgiving and hunting season behind us, and as we approach the Holiday Season, businesses are winding down for this usual break and slowdown in business until the new year. They are taking this time to look ahead and plan, while remaining cautiously optimistic that inflation will go down, Hardwood lumber and products […]

Lumbermen’s Luncheon Club Digs Deep, Raises Largest Donation Ever

The annual meeting of the Lumbermen’s Luncheon Club (LLC) took place recently during the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) Annual Convention & Expo Showcase. The Club celebrated a big accomplishment this year by raising a record high donation for their chosen charitable cause: the American Legion Post 193. LLC raised $7,750, which surpassed last year’s […]