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Architectural Casework, Cabinetry And Mouldings At Rainey Millworks LLC

Hattiesburg, MS–Rainey Millworks LLC, based here, manufactures architectural casework, cabinetry and mouldings. Over 100,000 board feet of Oak, Poplar, Cypress and Maple are purchased each year in FAS grade, 4/4, 6/4 and 8/4 thicknesses. Sapele from Africa is also regularly purchased by the company. Rainey Millworks purchases mostly random widths with 14- to 16-foot lengths […]

Telling Our Industry’s Story

Established in 2019, the Real American Hardwood Coalition (RAHC) set out to unite the collective efforts and resources of our industry to advance American Hardwood as the Naturally Authentic™ choice. Fast forward to 2023 and the RAHC is inspiring a stylish and healthy environment by educating consumers and design pros about the many benefits of […]

Southeast Business Trends – July 2023

Sources in the Southeast region had mixed feelings as to how the market was doing at the time of this writing, with one source summing it up well: “Some things are good, and some things are not.” In Louisiana a lumber spokesman said that while his sales have been slow, they have been somewhat steady. […]

Deer Park Welcomes Guests To Penn-York Meeting

State College, PA–Deer Park Lumber Inc. served as the host for the recent monthly meeting of the Penn-York Lumbermen’s Club, which was held here at Wyndham Garden and attended by 90 members and guests. A golf game at Mountain View Country Club kicked off the day. Later, the guest speaker was Jeff Nichols from Deer […]

Tax Takes Spotlight On The Hill

As Congress turns its attention to broader fiscal matters such as the debt ceiling and federal budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, lawmakers have begun to roll out tax legislation that they hope will incentivize economic growth in an uncertain economic climate. On April 20, Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) and […]

West Coast Business Trends – July 2023

Sources on the West Coast account for slower business conditions at the time of this writing after a busy first quarter. One contact in Washington said, “April was probably 40 percent slower, but we had a good first quarter.” As for what contributes to the slowdown he said, “We work with quite a few mills […]

SWHMC Enjoys Annual Spring Crawfish Boil

Natchez, MS–Members and guests of the Southwestern Hardwood Manufacturers Club (SWHMC) met here recently at Natchez Grand Hotel for their annual roundtable meeting and crawfish boil. Sawmill representatives in attendance offered a mixed glimpse of how the market activity for them is performing. The following comments are from Mississippi reps: •April was a very good […]

App-ily Exposing Jr. High Students To Sustainable Forestry And Industry Careers

No, that’s not a typo in the title! Let me explain… You’re already familiar with our signature Truth About Trees learning kit that teaches K-3 students about sustainable wood products, and industry careers. NAFF is preparing to develop a digital version of the kit designed specifically for the junior high age group. Recently, I had […]

Ontario Business Trends – July 2023

According to lumber contacts, even though production has been down, many species, grades and thicknesses are exceeding market demand. Exports to the U.S. and on international markets are also weak for key grade lumber items. Some say markets are very slow, almost at a standstill. Lumber is moving for whitewoods but not sufficiently to stabilize […]

Why Knot Take Advantage Of What I Have Learned?

I have now been at NHLA for an entire year. People often ask, “What have you learned?” A fair question and more than I could cover in a simple article. But here are the main bullet points. •The Hardwood industry has too many meetings, not necessarily too many associations. In fact, I would say that […]