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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 […]

Industry Decision Makers Convened In Tucson At NAWLA Leadership Summit

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 […]

LMC Dealers Explore The Next Frontier At The LMC Annual In Houston, TX

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 […]

Montreal Teams Up With NAWLA For Regional Meeting

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: Servicing Wood Durability

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 […]

Family Within An Industry At Fifth Generation Bliffert Lumber & Hardware

“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 […]

Renovate, Reinvent And Restore With American Porch LLC

“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, […]