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Tindell’s Building Materials: Lumber Giant of East Tennessee

“Building is a trade that’s never going away, and we need smart, ingenious people who work well with their hands. We try to hire the best people possible.” ~ Ike Padgett, vice president of purchasing, Tindell’s Building Materials Tindell’s Building Materials, located in Knoxville, TN, a locally-owned building materials supplier, was started as a sawmill […]

Pioneering Spirit – How A Fortune 500 Manufacturer Is Reimagining The Path To A Business Education

UFP Industries has a long history of tackling challenges with creative solutions; of bucking the status quo and finding better ways to get things done. That’s exactly the environment in which UFP Business School was born. As higher education became more unaffordable for American families, and colleges and universities grew programs and mandates that made […]

UFP Sidebar

UFP Industries is one of the world’s manufacturing giants, standing behind three companies that specialize in retail, construction and packaging. Whether it’s goods that get delivered on time, new construction in communities nationwide, or homes in neighborhoods from coast-to-coast, UFP Industries supplies tens of thousands of products that support the world’s physical infrastructure, keep markets […]

Northeast Business Trends

Forest products industry contacts in the Northeast say that the market for their products remained steady through the end of the summer. Heavy rains and early thawing caused supply issues in the region over the first half of the year, but industry professionals are expecting to rebound as demand increases and supply becomes more consistent. […]

Inland West Business Trends

Throughout the Inland West region sources that were contacted noted that while their markets have seen better days, they are able to move lumber. A lumber spokesperson in Montana said that his company isn’t as busy as it should be this time of year. “Even though it doesn’t feel as busy as it should, we […]

Biloxi Teams Up With NAWLA

The North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) recently held its Southeast Regional Meeting in Biloxi, MS at the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino. The afternoon event featured a panel presentation and a Q&A session, followed by a networking opportunity for attendees. The guest speaker was Crystal Gauvin, a primary author of FEA’s Lumber Market Status […]

MLMA Celebrates Record-Breaking Convention

The Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association (MLMA), located in Jackson, MS, was established in 1954 among a group of Mississippi family-owned mills. They have maintained a family-friendly atmosphere, where spouses and children are welcome to partake in their annual convention and trade show. This year marked the 70th year of the organization’s existence. Gallagher, KDS Windsor, […]

Midwest Business Trends

Sources that were contacted in the Midwest region had mixed feelings as to how their market was fairing at the time of this writing. In Texas remanufacturer said that he has noticed his sales slowdown over the past six months. “There are a lot of variables at play right now. Especially with the storms that […]

PotlatchDeltic/Stimson Lumber Co-Host Annual Reception

Taphouse Unchained in Coeur d’Alene, ID was the local site for the recent cocktail reception that PotlatchDeltic and Stimson Lumber Company co-host annually. Each year this reception is held in conjunction with the annual Inland Lumber Producers golf event. According to the company’s website, PotlatchDeltic is a leading timberland owner and a top 10 manufacturer […]

West Coast Business Trends

At the time of this writing West Coast producers and distributors, seemed to agree this has been a difficult year. The marketplace has been sluggish for most products, the days of order taking are over. Buyers are taking short positions replenishing when needed and not really building inventory. It’s been an uncertain year, with new […]