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Quebec Business Trends – July 2023

The usual slowdown in business was felt as the summer construction break took effect at the end of July. Also, the industry is seeing a slowdown in demand for Hardwood lumber, products and finished goods. There are concerns on lumber supplies as the pulp and paper industry is seeing a slowdown in their production as […]

Trade Talk – July 2023

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Robinson Lumber Company, located here, a supplier of high-quality lumber products, announced an expansion of its New Albany, IN yard, marking a pivotal milestone in the company’s growth strategy. The expansion project will double the footprint of the facility, enabling the implementation of cutting-edge technologies and processes to enhance production capabilities. […]
On June 9, the USDA Forest Service announced projects selected for funding under the Wood Innovations grant program and the Community Wood grant program. The agency is investing in 123 project proposals from for-profit entities, state and local governments, Tribes, communities, non-profit organizations, and other partners, totaling $43 million in investments. Funded proposals foster innovation […]

Middle Tennessee Lumber,A Producer Of Superior Lumber Products

Burns, TN – Middle Tennessee Lumber (MTL), located here, is deeply rooted in their community. They operate a successful lumber business, serving distribution yards throughout North America and around the globe! Their facility sits on 50 acres, 30 of which are utilized by 10 dry kilns, a wood waste boiler, a Lico rough mill, a […]

National Hardwood Lumber Association Celebrates 125 Years Of Service

Memphis, TN – The National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) recently celebrated its Quasquicentennial at its headquarters here during an Open House Celebration, a milestone that represents 125 years of foundational support and service to the Hardwood industry. NHLA Executive Director Dallin Brooks described the achievement as a testament to the steadfast mission of the association […]

Montréal Wood Convention Brings Together 1100 Industrialists And Wood Producers

A Record Year for the Convention! Montreal, QC– The Montréal Wood Convention 2023, a premier event for the wood industry in North America, recently took place at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel, located here. The convention drew 1100 participants from around the world and featured 110 booths showcasing the latest trends, technologies, and products by the […]

Lakes States Business Trends – June 2023

Lumbermen in the Lake States region had good things to say about their markets in recent interviews. “Our business activity seems to be going well,” said a lumber provider in Illinois. Compared to six months ago, his business is “a little better,” he remarked. “Prices were better overall six months ago, but some prices have […]

Wyrmwood Gaming Breathes Artisan Life Into Tabletop Gaming Products

Taunton, MA – Wyrmwood Gaming, based here, manufactures Hardwood tables and gaming accessories. The company purchases in excess of 1 million board feet annually in Hardwoods and imported woods. Among their “Core Woods,” species included are: Cherry, Walnut, Maple, Padauk, Morado, Macassar Ebony and Purpleheart. In a world where technology and digital gaming are the […]

Tech To The Rescue: Tapping Into Technology For Risk Mitigation

About the Author: Michael Culbreth, Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company, is a loss control services consultant based in Inman, South Carolina who joined PLM in 2002. He protects businesses in territories including North Carolina and South Carolina. Michael can be reached at mculbreth@plmins.com or by phone at (267) 825-9146. The wood manufacturing industry has a […]

Northeast Business Trends – June 2023

Across the Northeast region there seems to be a mixed bag on how Hardwood lumber sales were varying, at the time of this writing. In Maine a sawmill representative said that his sales have been poor. “There is lack of demand, and there is over supply. I don’t think that sales will change for quite […]