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Ontario Business Trends – May 2023

Spring has finally decided to show up, as winter held its grip longer than many of us preferred. Logging activities were constrained as a result of heavy snow and spring thaw, seen throughout March and April in some areas. According to several contacts, business has improved for kiln-dried Ash, and inventories have thus declined. With […]

Trade Talk – May 2023

Somerset, KY—According to published reports, Merrick Hardwoods, located here, has acquired the assets of Southern Kentucky Hardwood Flooring, located in Gamaliel, KY. The company will remain in operation now selling unfinished Hardwood flooring under the name Bluegrass Wood Products. They will also continue to manufacture and sell premium grade Hardwood pellets under the name Country […]

Be An Example

We tend to offer advice to others, including employees, even when it is not wanted. Do you like unsolicited advice? Me neither, but we must train employees on how to be more effective, efficient, and industrious. So, what is the best way? I think it’s like guiding a moose hunter. First, let me say something […]

Who’s Who in Hardwoods – May 2023

Chris Murphy is the plant manager, as well as a lumber purchaser for Missouri Hardwood Products, located in Brighton, MO. Also, his wife, Beth Murphy is a lumber purchaser, sales assistant, and office manager at Missouri Hardwood Products. Missouri Hardwood Products purchases approximately 1.5 million board feet of lumber annually. The species that they purchase […]

Quebec Business Trends – May 2023

Business activity varied over the last few months for secondary wood products manufacturers. Some truck trailer flooring businesses were busy, as well as moulding and millwork producers. Flooring manufacturers reported a slight improvement in sales. There has been a slowdown in the cabinet and furniture manufacturing sectors due to new residential construction being down both […]

Steven Dale Thomas

Mr. Steven Dale Thomas, age 47, of Vanceburg, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born December 28, 1975, in Portsmouth, Ohio, a son of Jack and Carole Meade Thomas of Vanceburg, Kentucky. Steven was co-owner of Graf -Thomas Lumber Company; a lifelong member of the Vanceburg First Baptist Church. […]

Meridien Hardwoods — Full Steam Ahead

Pittsfield, PA—Located 40 miles east of Erie, PA, Meridien Hardwoods supplies all grades and thicknesses of Hardwood lumber in Walnut, Cherry, Hard and Soft Maple, Red Oak, Ash and Poplar. The company’s customer base includes distribution yards and furniture, kitchen cabinet and architectural millwork manufacturers. Keeping up with the needs of an ever-changing Hardwood lumber […]

IHLA Expands Exhibit Hall 15 Percent, Welcomes 1,200 Attendees

Indianapolis, IN–The 125th anniversary of the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association (IHLA) Annual Convention and Exposition was held here recently at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. Approximately 1,200 people were in attendance. The IHLA reported that it expanded the exhibit hall by more than 15 percent for this year’s event. Numerous speakers also gave presentations with an […]

Lake States Business Trends – April 23

In the Lake States region, a sawmill spokesman said he has seen an uptick in his company’s business. Other lumbermen, at the time they were interviewed, indicated strength in lumber sales mixed with weakness. A sawmill representative in Illinois stated, “I sense a slight improvement in our business activity compared to the fourth quarter of […]

Allegheny Wood Products Hosts U.S. House Of Representatives Ways And Means Committee

Petersburg, WV—Allegheny Wood Products (AWP), located here, recently hosted members of the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee at the Petersburg Dry Kiln Facility. West Virginia Congresswoman Carol Miller, AWP President John Crites II and Phyllis Cole of AWP government relations, were all instrumental in the committee choosing AWP Petersburg as the site […]