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West Coast Business Trends

At the time of this writing, West Coast producers are struggling with high log costs and lack of high-grade fi- ber. Labor seems to always be an issue and framing prices currently remain flat, however there are some bright spots. West Coast producers are chugging along and looking forward to a busier second half of […]

Fundraising Turkey Shoot Attracts 100 Hunters

Each spring, the Old West Invitational Turkey Shoot (OWITS) is held in Hulett, WY, with Devils Tower National Monument as the backdrop. The event is a cooperative effort with a two-pronged goal, according to the event’s website; raise funds for two great non-profits and promote wildlife conservation in Wyoming. Proceeds from the event are split […]

SLB Partnerships Make The Industry Stronger

Column by SLB Through a diverse array of partnerships with both public agencies and private organizations, the Softwood Lumber Board and its funded programs have proven that the industry is stronger and produces greater results when we work collaboratively. The SLB has a focused mandate—to increase demand and expand markets for Softwood lumber products—but the […]

Southeast Business Trends

Throughout the Southeast region, lumber suppliers had mixed reviews when asked about how their market was faring at the time of this writing. A lumber salesman, when asked about the company’s South Carolina location, had the most positive response, saying, “It’s moderate.” Despite this, he claimed that they are doing worse than six months ago. […]

Connecting the Dots on Closing The Skills Gap

Closing the skills gap is more than a popular media topic; it’s a daily concern for many of us in the forest products industry, especially as we think about what it will take to maintain sustainable business operations into the future. Some might say let the “professionals” deal with it–that is, the school systems and […]

Transparency In The Wood Products Industry: AWC Receives Multiple Grants To Continue Its Sustainability And Transparency Efforts

The American Wood Council (AWC) has been a leader and strong supporter of the wood product industry’s environmental data collection efforts and commitment to transparency. To that end, AWC recently pursued and has been awarded multiple grants that will support more robust data collection and analysis, helping us to better tell the industry’s remarkable and […]

APA Members Win Safety and Health Awards

Manufacturers Recognized for Dedication to Workplace Safety By APA – Engineered Wood Association The Engineered Wood Association has announced the winners of its 2023 Safety and Health Awards – the premier safety award program for North America’s engineered wood products industry. The program promotes and recognizes operational excellence with the goal of reducing injury and […]

Washington Report

Unemployment For Construction Workers Declines; Otherwise Mixed Employment Report (Editor’s note: For more information on the following, visit www.eyeonhousing.org.) Despite high interest rates, job growth accelerated in May (the most recent data available at press time), but the unemployment rate increased to 4.0 percent. Overall, the labor market remains strong, but there are signs of […]

Gobble-Fite Lumber Company: A Family Business Making Quality Products

By Scott DaltonPhotos by Cindy Shaver “We come in every Monday morning and ask how do we take care of our customers and how do we take care of our employees, and if you do that, lo and behold, you do make a profit.”– Dan Fite, vice president, Gobble-Fite Lumber Company If you happen to […]

In Memoriam

Jenness L. Robbins, at the age of 85, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2024, in Searsmont, ME. He was surrounded by his loving family. Jenness was a recognized leader in the lumber industry. He felt himself fortunate to live in Searsmont his entire life. He and his brother, Jim Robbins, owned and operated Robbins Lumber […]