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Oak Pointe, A Quality Custom Manufacturer

Newcomerstown, OH – When David Weissman purchased Oak Pointe, located here, in July 2007, he knew he was buying into a solid company. Weissman had done business with the company for some time, having worked for a building components wholesaler that specialized in windows, doors, stair components, and other millwork. He knew that Oak Pointe, […]

Northeast Business Trends – May 2023

Throughout the Northeast region sources have said that their sales are better than they have been. In Maryland a lumber representative said that his sales are continuing to strengthen. “The grade lumber has gotten stronger and there is more demand,” he said. He believes that the shortage of logs in his area is why the […]

ALC Learns Ways To Attract Gen Z Employees

Roanoke, VA – Appalachian Lumbermen’s Club (ALC) members seeking workers in 2023 should change their method of reaching younger candidates, according to a speaker at the club’s recent meeting. Toye Oshoniyi, commercial risk advisor with Dominion Risk Advisors in Roanoke, VA, spoke about the latest generation of adults entering the workforce. Generation Z are people […]

The HMA ‘Big Picture!’

In today’s confusing and unpredictable world, I continue to take comfort in the cyclical nature of HMA’s calendar of events. Don’t misunderstand. Each day typically includes a host of surprises that often makes HMA-life chaotic. But, when looking at the HMA ‘big picture,’ there is a systematic and methodical rhythm to the work we do […]

Southeast Business Trends – May 2023

Throughout the Southeast region there seems to be mixed opinions on how the market is doing at the time of this writing. One source said that his sales aren’t doing very well, while other sources have said that their sales are up. In Kentucky a lumber spokesperson said that his sales were not doing well. […]

New Nordic Design Project “Three” To Promote Red Oak, Maple And Cherry

As part of our ongoing promotion of underutilized species of American Hardwoods, AHEC is working with three designer-makers from the Nordic regions – Norway, Sweden and Denmark – in a three-timber making challenge. They will create a final piece/object in either Red Oak, Maple or Cherry to be showcased in an exhibition that will be […]

West Coast Business Trends – May 2023

West Coast lumbermen, when recently interviewed, voiced positive sentiments about their markets. “The market is starting to pick up, more so than a couple of months ago,” stated a lumber provider in California. “We are getting more business. “Business activity is the same as six months ago – it’s continuing to pick up some,” he […]

M&M Lumber: A Legacy Of Service And Quality

Tulsa, OK—When Jim McKellar Sr. co-founded M&M Lumber, located here, back in 1964, he likely had no idea that one day his granddaughter would be co-running the company. McKellar started the business after serving in the Navy during World War II. In fact, it was during his military service that he was first exposed to […]

SCMA Holds Annual Meeting

Nashville, TN – The Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA) held its 2023 Annual Meeting recently at the JW Marriott, located here, in conjunction with the Hardwood Manufacturers Association’s National Conference & Expo. Twenty-seven members, promotion sponsors, staff and guests gathered together for a networking reception and dinner to open the two-day event. The next morning, […]

Busy Year Ahead For WCMA

It has been a busy spring, and I have enjoyed being back on the road attending several industry events and seeing members in person. I can always tell when business is good by the attendance rate at these events, and it has been a great spring! 2023 European Plant Tour Event The WCMA is excited […]