Responding To The California Wildfires

Jackson MorrillPresident & CEO of the American Wood Council The first month of this year saw a dramatic increase in catastrophic wildfires in California. In the first eleven days of January, California experienced more than a hundred wildland fires with more than 38,000 acres burned. The Palisades and Eaton fires are now considered the second […]

APA Welcomes New Codes And Standards Director And Engineered Wood Specialists

APA – The Engineered Wood Association welcomes Matthew Hunter as the new director of codes and standards. Matthew Hunter Matthew will spearhead APA’s work advancing building codes and developing manufacturing and performance standards. Prior to joining APA, Matthew was the Northeast regional manager for the American Wood Council. He has also worked as a building […]

Another Busy Year For NAWLA

The North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) has hit the ground running with an exciting year ahead, including the return of the prestigious John J. Mulrooney Award, which will be presented at this year’s Traders Market. This award celebrates leaders who embody excellence in leadership, strategic thinking, integrity, and service to others — the same […]

The Future Is Under Construction. And It’s Framed With Wood.

JJ Carroll Redevelopment. Credit: MASS Design Grouphttps://rethinkwood.filecamp.com/s/d/pqR0RvJOWGUAuNJM Wood is by far the preferred structural material for construction in low-rise residential construction. In the United States, 93% of single-family homes are framed with dimensional lumber, as are up to 90% of apartment buildings of 4 stories or less. To provide a sense of scale, housing represents […]

Washington Report

How Tariffs Impact The Home Building Industry (Editor’s Note: This was first published on www.nahb.org by the National Association of Home Builders.) Scarcity and an acute, sustained rise in building material costs — from softwood lumber to distribution transformers — are driving up the cost to construct homes and harming housing affordability. There are several […]

A Preview Of Forest Products EXPO 2025

Do you want to be at the forefront of the forest products community? Are you ready to experience how adaptive technology is reshaping manufacturing decisions? Is your company poised to lead in the new era of manufacturing at this pivotal moment for the industry? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, don’t […]

WRCLA Dubs Mix & Mingle Most Successful Ever

Recently, The Western Red Cedar Lumber Association (aka WRCLA / Real Cedar) hosted their annual Mix & Mingle event at NAWLA Traders Market. This member exclusive event provides a great opportunity for networking. This year’s event was the most successful to date, with over 120 in attendance, according to WRCLA. The WRCLA is “the voice […]

From Market Insights To Strategy: The 2024 LMC EXPO Prepares Dealers And Suppliers For 2025 Success

The 2024 LMC EXPO, held in Philadelphia, PA, brought together LMC Dealers and supplier partners from across the country for a productive, strategy-focused event at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. The two-day gathering enabled participants to network, gain insights from industry experts, and collaborate on actionable strategies for 2025. LMC Dealers took full advantage of the […]

A Traders Market For The Books: 2024 Event Recap

This past November, the North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) welcomed forest products industry professionals to Phoenix, AZ, for one of the industry’s largest gatherings, Traders Market. Featuring top-notch education, unparalleled networking opportunities, and a tradeshow like no other, the three-day event was one for the books. Officially kicking off on Wednesday, Nov.13, NAWLA members […]

Baillie Group: Helping Distributors With Hardwood Trim Boards, Mouldings And More

“With warehousing across North America, our products are easily sampled and tested without large initial truckload commitments. This is ideal for distributors who we rely on to serve the downstream demands of the retail customers.” -Bob Uglow, Head of Sales, Baillie Ripping Division, Baillie Group Baillie’s new secondary manufacturing facility in Sherburne, NY, has expanded […]