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Why Knot Let The NHLA Work Harder For You

Why Knot Let The NHLA Work Harder For You You can learn a lot about someone by how they handle financial stress. Let’s be real, money touches everything. It shapes our choices, fuels our ambitions and affects everything from our careers to our closest relationships. While I had hardworking parents, growing up on a farm, […]

Back To School: Reading, Writing And Forest Literacy

Back To School: Reading, Writing And Forest Literacy Once again, back-to-school season brings attention to lunch boxes, new crayons, school supplies and education in general. Inside and outside the classroom, a range of programs shape lives and open opportunities to introduce young people to a deeper understanding of trees, forests, and careers in the forest […]

More Than 100 Attendees Enjoy ALC’s Annual Beach Meeting

More Than 100 Attendees Enjoy ALC’s Annual Beach Meeting The Appalachian Lumbermen’s Club (ALC) held its Annual Beach Meeting with dozens of sellers, buyers and suppliers to the hardwood industry. The ALC met at the Avista Resort in North Myrtle Beach, SC, for the annual event and had more than 130 attendees. Casual networking is […]

Northeast Trends 2025 – Putting Out Fires And Pulling Punches

Northeast Trends 2025 – Putting Out Fires And Pulling Punches Northeastern lumber salesmen are concerned about the fate of the trade deals which have, at the time of this writing, been affected by the 90-day pause on tariffs. Many sources reported playing a “wait-and-see” game and others aren’t optimistic about the outcome of the trade […]

Lake States July 2025 – Lumber Companies Throughout Lake States Region Continue To Have Steady Sales

Lake States July 2025 – Lumber Companies Throughout Lake States Region Continue To Have Steady Sales Throughout the Lake States region sources varied on how their sales were at the time of this writing. One source noted that his sales were better than they were six months ago due to an uptick in orders that […]

Southeast Trends 2025 – Plenty Of Trucks And Room For Trade Negotiations

Southeast Trends 2025 – Plenty Of Trucks And Room For Trade Negotiations Southeastern lumber salesmen are concerned about labor issues and the fate of trade. Despite market shake-ups, some report an increase in demand but it may not last.  In Alabama, a lumber source rated the market as “somewhat slow” and “confusing.” He thinks the […]

Quebec Trends 2025 – Construction, Housing And Overseas Hardwood Sales

Quebec Trends 2025 – Construction, Housing And Overseas Hardwood Sales With the new Liberal government elected in the country, provinces are continuing their concerted efforts to fight the U.S. tariff war and eliminate internal trade barriers. Businesses have much on their plates as they face these many challenges to stay afloat, and even make a […]

Ontario Trends 2025 – Changes Across Canada And Hardwood Demand

Ontario Trends 2025 – Changes Across Canada And Hardwood Demand It has been quite a busy time across Canada with a federal election, the Liberal leader Mark Carney elected Canada’s new Prime Minister (PM) in May, the unveiling of his crisis-era Cabinet to confront Donald Trump’s trade war, rebuild the economy and redefine Canada-U.S. relationships. […]

The Hardwood Industry’s Evolution

The Hardwood Industry’s Evolution This June, the Hardwood Manufacturers Association (HMA) is transforming the “Marble City” into the “Hardwood City.” Will you be there, Wednesday-Friday, June 11-13? We’ll be convening at the Marriott Downtown Knoxville and across the street at the Knoxville Convention Center. The industry’s most anticipated event will provide plenty of in-demand learning […]

AETNA Building Solutions Partners With Quality Lumber Suppliers

AETNA Building Solutions Partners With Quality Lumber Suppliers Hardwood and softwood lumber and building material distributor, AETNA Building Solutions, recently added a new lumber processing center at its flagship location in Maywood, IL. With five locations spread across Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota and Kentucky, AETNA has over 100 employees. Facilities encompass over 400,000 square-feet combined. Lumber […]