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NAWLA Regional Meeting Provides Vancouver Market Insights

The North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) recently welcomed members and guests to a regional meeting at the Terminal City Club in Vancouver, BC. Kent Beveridge, of Skana Forest Products, served as moderator of a panel discussion (“Navigating Business in the Current Market Environment”) during the meeting. Panel speakers included Kurt Niquidet, of COFI, Brian […]

Ontario/Quebec Business Trends

Lumber Market Lows And Construction Concerns In Canada By Richard LipmanGuest Writer There have been many important events in Canada recently, including developments in the Canada-U.S. trade and tariff dispute and the election of a new federal government. These will, of course, have major implications for the softwood lumber industry in Eastern Canada. To send […]

Retail Review

Whit Davis Lumber Plus Acquired By Spahn & Rose The acquisition of the family-owned lumber and building materials supplier, Whit Davis Lumber Plus, closed on June 20th and the stores reopened on June 23rd. The company has three Arkansas locations in Cabot, Greenbrier and Jacksonville. Despite the acquisition, local management and the Whit Davis name […]

Who’s Who In Softwoods

Warren Trask, Distributor Of Pine, Douglas Fir, Mahogany And Ipe Kyle Tiringer Kyle Tiringer is the territory sales manager for Long Island, NY, at Warren Trask Company located in Lakeville, MA. Warren Trask is a two-step, wholesale distributor of quality building materials selling to New England and the Northeast United States. Species carried by the […]

The SLB’s Strategy For 3 Billion Board Feet Of New Annual Lumber Demand

The SLB’s Strategy For 3 Billion Board Feet Of New Annual Lumber Demand Credit: Shopworks Architecture Since 2012, the Softwood Lumber Board has focused on its mission to increase demand for softwood lumber through work in code, conversion, communications, and education—with more than 15 billion board feet (BBF) of incremental demand generated since 2012, a […]

From Seed To Harvest: AWC Leads ISO Series For U.S. Wood Products Industry

Jackson MorrillPresident & CEO of the American Wood Council Four years ago, the United States was not involved in setting international standards on the wood products industry’s greenhouse gas emissions. International standards are developed through a consensus and collaborative process, and without U.S. involvement, important standards for our industry may not accurately reflect U.S. wood […]

Updates from the APA Newsroom

Gabriel Farias Joins APA Board Of Trustees Gabriel Farias APA – The Engineered Wood Association Board of Trustees welcomes Gabriel Farias as its newest member. Farias is vice president of OSB manufacturing at LP. He brings extensive experience in operations and a passion for innovation to the Board. Prior to joining LP in 2023, he […]

The Buzz Around This Year’s Traders Market—Everything You Need to Know

This year’s Traders Market is the fall event for professionals looking to strengthen partnerships, discover new business opportunities and stay ahead of industry trends. Taking place November 5–7 in Kansas City, Missouri, Traders Market 2025 offers a revamped attendee experience with new features and more tradeshow floor time. We’ve rounded up some of the top […]

In Memoriam

John “Jack” Martin Hetherington It is with deep sadness that the Heatherington family announced the passing of John “Jack” Martin Hetherington at Poppy Residences in Burnaby, BC on May 21, 2025, at the age of 81. Predeceased by parents John and Anne Hetherington, sister Susan, and partner Christine, Jack is survived by Camilla Hetherington, mother […]

15th OWITS Continues To Attract Hunters, Raises Funds For Valued Cause

15th OWITS Continues To Attract Hunters, Raises Funds For Valued Cause Jared Harkles, Forest Products Distributors, Rapid City, SD; and Terry Miller, The Softwood Forest Products Buyer, Memphis, TN Each spring, the Old West Invitational Turkey Shoot (OWITS) is held in Hulett, WY, with Devils Tower National Monument as the backdrop. The event benefits the […]