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Inland West Business Trends

Inland West Marketplace Holds Steady Through Uncertainty Throughout the Inland West region, sources that were contacted at press time all agreed that their sales were doing well. One source noted that despite the uncertainty throughout the market his company is doing better than they were six months ago. Another source noted that his sales are […]

SLMA Gathers For Spring Meeting & Expo

The 2025 SLMA Spring Meeting & Expo in Savannah, GA, brought together over 200 industry professionals for a productive event featuring 10 speakers, 50 exhibiting companies and a successful fundraiser dinner. Held by the Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (SLMA), the recent event provided insights into market trends, economic conditions and industry initiatives. The Oyster Bar […]

Midwest Business Trends

Sales Pick-Up, Remain Steady, Throughout Spring Months In Midwest Region Across the Midwest region, sources agreed that their sales have been steady. One source noted that while his sales are currently doing well, his company did have a rough first quarter. Another source agreed that while the beginning of the year was off to a […]

NAWLA Welcomes Members To Montreal Regional

The North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) held a regional meeting recently in conjunction with the Montreal Wood Convention (MWC) at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth hotel. The afternoon event welcomed guest speakers Alex Strong, of the National Association of Home Builders, Andy Rielly, of Rielly Lumber and Kyle Little, of NAWLA. Later in the day, […]

Attendees Gather For Annual WWPA Meeting

Hotel Indigo was the site of the recent Western Wood Products Association (WWPA) Annual Meeting in Vancouver, WA. An evening welcome reception opened the event, followed the next day by a full day of activities. Paul Jannke, principal, lumber, Forest Economic Advisors, kicked off the morning at the industry buffet breakfast. That was followed by […]

West Coast Business Trends

West Coast Talks About Tariffs, Recession Potential And Buyer Hesitation At the time of this writing, the new U.S. administration just rescinded a 25 percent tariff that would have made shipments of Canadian lumber to the U.S. 39.5 percent more expensive. While it is good news that the anti-dumping/CVD remains at 14.54 percent, higher rates […]

Southeast Business Trends

A Southeastern Spring Rife With Warmer Weather Market Wishes Mixed reviews on labor situations and tariff confusion bloom in the spring season, which is still full of hope despite a lack of the usual uptick based on a history of softwood market behavior. When asked about the market in his area, a spokesperson from an […]

AETNA Building Solutions Partners With Quality Lumber Suppliers

“We really pride ourselves in having the highest quality material from some of the best suppliers and names in the industry. Our key advantage is the supplier network we have at the mill level. We partner with suppliers that put quality first.” – Jason Horn, lumber product manager, AETNA Building Solutions All of AETNA’s lumber […]

Ontario/Quebec Business Trends

Uncertainty Surrounding Tariffs Keeps Quebec And OntarioLumber Suppliers On Their Toes The uncertainty of tariffs and related factors are resulting in a range of comments from Ontario and Quebec producers and distributors. In the week of the tariff pause announcement, the Eastern softwood industry was together at a trade event and there was a range […]

Department Of Agriculture Seeks To Increase Timber Production By Designating An Emergency Situation On National Forest System Lands

Brooke Rollins The Agriculture Secretary, Brooke Rollins, released a memorandum detailing the actions that she has directed the Forest Service to take in response to the president’s Executive Order, Immediate Expansion of American Timber Production. According to her memorandum, Rollins made an Emergency Situation Determination (ESD) under section 40807 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs […]