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Washington Report

Washington Report U.S. Labor Market Softens At press time, the U.S. labor market weakened in July (the most current data released by Bureau of Labor Statistics), with nonfarm payrolls down 23,000 and downward revisions cutting another 103,000 jobs from May and June. Although the unemployment rate edged lower to 4.1 percent, the decline reflected a […]

Retail Review

Retail Review Hometown Expansion for Bliffert Lumber Bliffert Lumber, headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, and East Side Lumber recently completed a merger bringing together two well-respected, independent Wisconsin lumber companies. East Side Lumber has been employee-owned for more than 18 years and has built a strong reputation for its expertise, customer service and commitment to the […]

Industry News

Industry News Kirk Todish Promoted At Bennett Lumber Products Kirk Todish After 40 years with Princeton, ID-based, Bennett Lumber Products and 10 years in sales, Kirk Todish was recently promoted to sales manager. Bennett Lumber produces 150 million board feet annually of White Fir, Douglas Fir (8/4), Ponderosa Pine, Idaho White Pine, Engleman Spruce (4/4) […]

WRCLA’s 2026 Cedar Summit And Cedar School Bring Industry Together in Victoria

WRCLA’s 2026 Cedar Summit And Cedar School Bring Industry Together in Victoria The Western Red Cedar Lumber Association’s (WRCLA) 2026 Cedar Summit and Cedar School wrapped up another successful week of business sessions, networking opportunities and hands-on training seminars with nearly 160 industry professionals in attendance, including 33 Cedar School students from across North America […]

WWPA Welcomes Industry Leaders To Washington

WWPA Welcomes Industry Leaders To Washington The Western Wood Products Association (WWPA) concluded its 2026 Annual Meeting recently in the Edgewater Ballroom at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, WA. The organization noted that the three-day event, attended by more than 100, brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities […]

Northeast Business Trends

Northeast Business Trends The Northeast Softwood Market Dubbed A “Leaky Faucet” By Cadance JohnsonAssociate Editor The Northeast received mixed reviews on the state of the market and internal labor stability while all agree that fuel is an issue despite how little or heavily they have been impacted. The blue-collar housing market received a poor report […]

Inland West Business Trends

Inland West Business Trends Stable But Purchasing Decisions Tentative Terry Miller President Softwood suppliers throughout the Inland West continue to reflect cautious buying patterns as customers closely monitor economic conditions, interest rates and transportation costs. Sources described demand as steady, though most agreed uncertainty continues to influence purchasing decisions. An Idaho manufacturer focusing on Ponderosa […]

Attendance Increases For NAWLA Portland Meeting

Attendance Increases For NAWLA Portland Meeting The North American Wholesale Lumber Association, (NAWLA), recently hosted a regional meeting in Portland, OR, at Amaterra Winery. Approximately 150 were in attendance, which was an increase of about 20 people from last year.  A three-person panel was featured at the event. The panel included: Grant Phillips, Founding Partner […]

Midwest Business Trends

Midwest Business Trends Steady Market in Midwest Though Transportation Costs Are Challenging Chris FehrMarketing Consultant / Editor Softwood markets throughout the Midwest region continue to reflect stable demand and seasonal buying patterns. While many are not reporting the kind of activity associated with peak building seasons, most sources describe business as steady, with transportation costs […]

Gorman Group Focuses On Value Recovery, Consistency Across Multi-Mill System

Gorman Group Focuses On Value Recovery, Consistency Across Multi-Mill System “You have to start with the best log possible to get the high-quality products our customers expect, and that’s what we do,”– Marc Malone, sales manager, Gorman Bros. Lumber Ltd. Similkameen Forest Products, formerly Weyerhaeuser Princeton, now operates as a Gorman division following its 2025 […]