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Quebec Trends – December 2023

The fall and early winter is seeing lackluster demand for lumber and finished Hardwood products. Secondary manufacturers such as residential flooring, cabinets, wood components, some millwork and moulding manufacturers noted they were keeping busy, compared to other markets. Several sawmills have reduced their production as lack of available logs is making it challenging for them […]

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 […]

Industry News – December 2023

Robinson Lumber Company Continues To Ensure They Are At The Forefront Of The Industry Robinson Lumber Company, is proud to announce a significant expansion of its operations in New Albany, IN. The company has acquired an additional five acres of land adjacent to its flagship yard, marking a major step in its ongoing commitment to […]

Custom Craftsmanship At GLW

Great Lakes Woodworking (GLW), located in Detroit, MI, engineers and builds custom retail environments, millwork and fixtures. The company purchases more than 100,000 board feet annually of domestic Hardwoods along with some imports. Owner and Vice President of Sales, Tony Gatliff offered, “We continue to grow in the retail hospitality arena and we have a […]

Fall Begins With HMA Regional Meeting

Members and guests of the Hardwood Manufacturers Association (HMA) recently gathered in St. Marys, PA, for the association’s fall regional meeting. After an HMA Board of Directors meeting kicked off the event, tours were held at the following lumber manufacturers’ facilities (the following information provided by HMA’s program agenda): Bradford Forest Products Located near the […]

Lake States Business Trends – November 2023

Sources across the Lake States region accounted for marginally improved Hardwood activity. An Indiana wholesaler said his business has improved by about 10 to 15 percent overall. “Activity is average at best,” he explained. “Lumber availability has tightened up a bit, but that’s strictly due to supply.” Handling 4/4 through 16/4, Poplar, Ash, Red and […]

Landmark Lumber Group, A New Name In The Industry With A Long History Of Providing High Quality Lumber

Landmark Lumber Group, is a new company that was formed when Mann and Parker Lumber, a Hardwood supplier with a 100-year history, and Specialty Lumber Company, a softwood supplier with a 25-year history, were merged together. As Landmark Lumber Group they can provide their clients with extensive expertise and the largest product line available from […]

Northeast Business Trends – November 2023

Across the Northeast region lumber sources indicated that their marketplaces varied at the time of this writing. One source in Massachusetts said that his sales are better than they ever have been, while a source in Pennsylvania noted that their sales depend heavily on the lumber species being sold. In Maine, a lumber salesman said […]

Tips For Staying Resilient And The Importance Of A Strategic Partner In Today’s Lumber Market

Current challenges facing the lumber industry Following a period of strong demand and high prices, the Hardwood lumber industry began to experience a downward cycle in 2022. In addition to lower lumber prices, producers are navigating higher costs because of inflation. Despite this, experts at Farm Credit Mid-America—a financial services cooperative—are confident that lumber producers […]

Catching Up With The SCMA

Members of the Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA), along with promotion sponsors, recently gathered in Louisville, Kentucky, for their 2023 Mid-Year Meeting. The event took place at the Omni Louisville Hotel and was held in conjunction with the National Hardwood Lumber Association’s Annual Convention and Exhibit Showcase. Attendees received updates on the SCMA’s promotion campaign, […]