Softwood Forest Products Buyer

The North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) recently welcomed members and guests to its annual Leadership Summit in Tucson, AZ at the El Conquistador Spa and Resort. The event helped kickoff a year in which NAWLA celebrates its 130th anniversary. The recent three-day Leadership Summit focused on relevant management topics and key trends, including a […]

The LMC Dealers recently traveled to one of the most anticipated LBM events of the year, the 89th LMC Annual in Houston, Texas. This premier event provides LMC’s dealers with a three-day platform to connect and collaborate with industry peers nationwide. At the Annual, attendees can expect valuable industry insights through high-quality education sessions, as […]

Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth in Montreal, QC was the recent site of a North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) regional meeting. The afternoon meeting included networking opportunities and a presentation that addressed the integration of technology and automation in the lumber industry. Speakers included Louis-Philippe Poirier, of Nordic Structures, David Gourde, of BID Group and […]

KopCoat is an ardent supporter of the Softwood lumber industry. KopCoat’s preservative technologies and products have protected Softwood lumber from sapstain, mold, and metal staining for years without direct brand name recognition. However, with the support of a new leadership team and a renewed focus on the science behind the protection, KopCoat is working to […]

“We are proud to be family-owned and operated, and we make sure that the personal service we’re known for shines through at all of our locations.” ~ Eli Bliffert, Vice President, Bliffert Lumber & Hardware Bliffert Lumber & Hardware, headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, supplies hardwood and Softwood lumber and building materials. The operation has served […]

“Quality is the heart of our business. Our company’s ability to effectively cater to architects and builders is what drives our operation.” ~ Adam MacDonald, Owner Member, American Porch LLC American Porch LLC, based in Townsend, MT, specializes in exterior porch railing and associated components from both wood and synthetic materials. Specific offerings include railing, […]

The Montréal Wood Convention (MWC) 2024, the premier event for the wood industry in North America and the largest of its kind in Canada, drew over 1150 participants from across the globe with 112 booths showcasing the latest trends, technologies, and products by the biggest companies in the industry. This marked back-to-back record-breaker years for […]

Southern Pine lumber was front and center during the Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association’s (SLMA) and Southern Forest Products Association’s (SFPA) 2024 Spring Meeting held recently at The Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans, LA. The 2024 Spring Meeting brought 246 Southern Pine industry professionals together representing 154 companies directly involved with the production of Southern Pine […]