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Speed Dating III Is Focus Of NAWLA Regional Meeting

The North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) recently held a fall regional meeting at Samoset Resort in Rockport, ME while partnering with the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA) during their 90th annual meeting. Attendees enjoyed Speed Dating III on the Green, a one-of-a-kind event that brings together personnel from sawmills located in the Northeast and […]

Inland West Business Trends

Throughout the Inland West region lumber sources varied as to how their marketplaces were faring, at the time of this writing, with some stating that they were busy while others felt their sales were on a decline. In Arizona a lumber spokesperson said that the market in his area has slowed down significantly. “Interest rates […]

Forest Products EXPO Brings Global Sawmill Industry Together In Nashville

Connecting. Exploring. Discovering. That was the agenda for the recent 37th Forest Products Machinery & Equipment EXPO, held at the Music City Center in Nashville, TN, and feedback shows exhibitors and attendees alike were able to successfully check off all three items on that agenda. After five shows in Atlanta dating back to 2011, the […]

Midwest Business Trends

Throughout the Midwest region there were mixed reviews as to how the market in the area was faring at the time of this writing. In Texas a lumberman said that his sales have been soft. “Business seems to be really slowing down,” he said. “I think this is due to the economy and inflation. It […]

SCMA Hosts Gathering During NHLA Convention

Members of the Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA), along with promotion sponsors, recently gathered in Louisville, KY, for their 2023 Mid-Year Meeting. The event took place at the Omni Louisville Hotel and was held in conjunction with the National Hardwood Lumber Association’s Annual Convention and Exhibit Showcase. Attendees received updates on the SCMA’s promotion campaign, […]

West Coast Business Trends

As we head into the final quarter of 2023 the market as a whole is stagnant for the most part, with a few exceptions. Continued economic anxiety, high interest rates, and the usual seasonal slowdown are driving factors for the lethargic market. West Coast producers are navigating regional difficulties as well, including but not limited […]

90 Years Looks Good on NELMA!

After 90 years in business, NELMA has learned a few things about working with lumber wholesalers. But how did we get to this point? Let’s take a look back at some of the highlights we’ve experienced over the last 90 years … maybe you remember some of them! 1691 The King’s Broad Arrow appears on […]

Southeast Business Trends

Across the Southeast region, lumber sources said that their markets are fair and that at the time of this writing, sales were slowing down some. In Mississippi a lumberman said that while his sales are currently feeling weak, the market overall has been fair. “Our sales are pretty weak right now, but I think interest […]

APA Honors John Murphy As 2023 Bronson J. Lewis Award Recipient

John Murphy has been named the 2023 Bronson J. Lewis honoree. Now in its 18th year, the Bronson Lewis Award recognizes individuals for their leadership and outstanding contributions to the engineered wood industry. Murphy was presented with the award at the APA Annual Meeting in Palm Desert, California. The meeting took place Oct. 14-17, 2023. […]

A Great Year for NAWLA

It’s hard to believe that 2023 is already coming to an end but with 2024 fast approaching, we’d like to take a few moments to reflect on this past year and all the success NAWLA has had. 2023 Highlights Traders MarketThe industry event of the fall, the 2023 Traders Market is gearing up to be […]