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Don’t Get Burned

Don’t Get Burned Fire tests confirm not all fire-retardant wood treatments are equal Side view and end view of the ASTM E2768 testing conducted by WWPI to determine the efficacy of marketing claims manufacturers of non-pressure applied fire retardants sometimes make to convince buyers their products meet the fire-retardant requirements defined in building codes. ASTM […]

Northeast Business Trends

Northeast Business Trends A Hesitant Holiday Season By Cadance JohnsonAssociate Editor Despite mixed reviews on the market, lumber sources agree that they are struggling with labor, and transportation is easy to find. A lumber source from New York stated the “second and third home markets are still very strong but it’s a small percentage of […]

Industry Voices: Why The SLB Matters

Industry Voices: Why The SLB Matters By Cees de Jager,President and CEO of the Binational Softwood Lumber Council No single mill, company, or region can carry the weight of defending and growing demand for lumber alone. That’s why the Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) was created—with a focused mandate to increase demand and expand market share […]

Inland West Business Trends

Inland West Business Trends Steady Sales In The Inland West By Terry MillerPresident Contacts in the Inland West reported steady but cautious conditions, with most expecting a seasonal slowdown through the winter months before activity begins to rebound next year. The market is not showing dramatic swings now, but sources emphasized that pressures from interest […]

Virginia Forest Products Association Hosts 67th Annual Convention At Virginia Beach

Virginia Forest Products Association Hosts 67th Annual Convention At Virginia Beach The Virginia Forest Products Association (VFPA) gathered recently at the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront to “board the VFPA Voyager” for its 67th annual convention. Made possible by event sponsors including Diehl-Clayton Equipment and the Virginia Forestry Educational Foundation, the convention drew more than 100 […]

Midwest Business Trends

Midwest Business Trends Mediocre Midwestern Market Meets Cautious Optimism By Chris FehrMarketing Consultant / Editor Softwood suppliers across the Midwest described market conditions this quarter as steady but uneven, with overall activity improving compared to earlier in the year. While quoting has outpaced ordering in some areas, recent weeks have shown encouraging signs of increased […]

NAWLA Regional Provides Networking Opportunities

NAWLA Regional Provides Networking Opportunities The Northeast Regional Meeting of the North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) was recently held in conjunction with NELMA’s Annual Meeting at The Lodge at Spruce Peak in Stowe, VT. The “Green Mountain Mixer” was attended by more than 50 registrants and incorporated a social hour and an interactive networking […]

West Coast Business Trends

West Coast Business Trends “It’s A Strange Time” On The West Coast By Zach Miller 2025 was a volatile year for the West Coast softwood lumber industry, shaped by a complex set of supply, demand, and regulatory trade pressures. In response some mills have begun to temporarily curtail production to counter the weakening demand from […]

Southeast Business Trends

Southeast Business Trends A “Perfect Storm” In The Southeast Certain areas are more successful than others in the Southeast at the time of this report, but most seem to be struggling with labor, interest rates and concern about the economy. The market in Mississippi, at the time of this writing, as reported by one softwood […]

Patrick Lumber Celebrates Third Successful Golf Event

Patrick Lumber Celebrates Third Successful Golf Event Trysting Tree Golf Club located in Corvallis, OR was the site for the recent 3rd annual golf outing hosted by Partrick Lumber Company. The 24 participants included employees, customers, suppliers, family and friends. Headquartered in Philomath, OR, Patrick Lumber has long been known for its Douglas Fir, Hemlock, […]