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Let Lawmakers Hear From You Regarding Tariffs

The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) announced the following on April 9: After the U.S. tariff increase on Chinese goods went into effect at midnight April 8, the Chinese Ministry of Finance State Council Tariff Commission has announced that they will be raising tariffs on all products coming into their country from the United States. […]

LBM Expo 2024 Showcases Industry Innovation And Growth

The 2024 LBM Expo, held recently at Mohegan Sun’s Earth Expo & Convention Center in Uncasville, CT, was a resounding success, drawing thousands of industry professionals for two days of networking, education, and celebration, according to event organizers. The event featured a vast show floor with exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services in the […]

Northeast Business Trends

By Cadance JohnsonAssociate Editor Hope For The Spring Season and Concern Over House Bills Circulate In The Northeast Lumber representatives share their worries about the tariffs, trying their best to brace for the impact or adopting a “wait and see” approach. Many remain optimistic that business will improve once the weather gets warmer. A lumber […]

Alta Forest Products, A Trusted Company Offering Premium Proprietary Products

“We have always had the choice to do a little bit of everything, or choose one thing and become really good at it and be a specialty operation.” – Dave Cochenour, director of sales, Alta Forest Products Alta Forest Products, based in Chehalis, WA, is the world’s largest manufacturer of wood fence boards and produces […]

Gaster Lumber And Hardware: A Proud Tradition Of Quality

“Our forte has always been the contractor, custom home builders and local repair and remodeling guys. I’m in a relationship business and being competitive and fast is what we do.” – Ray Gaster, founder and owner, Gaster Lumber and Hardware Pictured is Ray Gaster, owner and founder of Gaster Lumber and Hardware. To say that […]

Inland West Business Trends

By Terry MillerPresident Inland West Region Maintains A Steady Market Despite Difficulties Throughout the Inland West region, sources that were contacted at press time were unable to come to a unanimous decision as to how their market was faring. One source noted that his market is quiet right now but attributed this mainly to the […]

Midwest Business Trends

Chris FehrMarketing Consultant / Editor Market Conditions Remain Steady Throughout Midwest Region Sources that were contacted in the Midwest region all agreed that their sales are doing the same as they were six months ago, if not better, at the time of this writing. One source noted that while their market isn’t booming, they have […]

DiPrizio Pine Sales Continues To Raise The Bar In Production, Capacity And Consistency Through Expansions And Capital Investments

“We must be a low-cost, reliable producer to serve our customers best. Then, every decision of our capital expansion project has been geared to automation, technology, AI and people.”– Larry Huot, president and owner, DiPrizio Pine Sales Depicted here is the McDonough high-speed optimizing edger equipped with a capacity for 30 million board feet of […]

West Coast Business Trends

By Zach Miller After A Strong Start To 2025 For West Coast Producers, Uncertainty Prevails At the time of this writing, a 25 percent tariff was implemented and just as quickly rescinded on Canadian lumber, creating a level of ambiguity and worry. On top of that, producers are having a difficult time finding fiber, especially […]

Hiding In Plain Sight

By Allison DeFordExecutive DirectorNorth American Forest FoundationCollierville, TN901-860-4131adeford@northamericanforestfoundation.org Isn’t it ironic how a random conversation can turn into a 30,000-foot opportunity? To open someone’s eyes and understanding about why choosing wood is so exTREEmely smart. Conversations that have a connection to the benefits of wood can start anywhere. Even during a meal on an airline […]