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West Coast Business Trends – November/December 2022

As we head towards the close out of an up-and-down 2022 the overall feeling seems to be wait and see. West Coast manufacturers are settling into the inevitable end-of-year slow down and the hand to mouth ordering that goes along with keeping inventories low heading into the new year. The following is what a few […]

Omni Frisco Hotel Welcomes The 2022 LAT Convention

Frisco, TX –Members and guests of the Lumbermen’s Association of Texas (LAT) recently gathered at Omni Frisco Hotel, located here, for the association’s annual meeting. The LAT attracts Softwood industry professionals each year giving them an opportunity to network and attend information sessions. This year Glenn Hegar, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts was a keynote […]

Get Ready for 2023 with NAWLA

By NAWLA Staff Following another successful Traders Market event this year in Phoenix, it’s time to join NAWLA for exciting industry content we’re bringing you in 2023. Connect with Fellow Industry Leaders at NAWLA’s Leadership Summit Please mark your calendar and join us for the 2023 NAWLA Leadership Summit, taking place in person at the […]

TP&EE Returns After Pandemic Cancellation

Portland, OR–The Timber Processing and Energy Expo (TP&EE) was recently held here at the Portland Expo Center for the fifth time since the original event in 2012. However, this every-other-year expo has not been held since 2018. It was due to be held in 2020 but the COVID-19 pandemic caused its cancellation. TP&EE is marketed […]

New ANSI Approved Standard Marks Big Step For Managing

There is some remarkable news to share for the countless professionals who work in the design, architecture, construction, fire service, and code enforcement space, especially those who rely on standards for the design of wood members, assemblies and connections. After nearly seven years of AWC convening meetings, collaboration and consensus building, the American National Standards […]

Inland West Business Trends – November/December 2022

Sources said, at the time of this writing, that the market in the Inland West region is continuing to stay steady. One source did remark that the lower grade markets are tougher than the higher grade markets. A lumber representative in Idaho said that his market has been decent, “Our customers are buying what we […]

Timber Products Hosts Guests At IWF

Atlanta, GA–Timber Products of Springfield, OR welcomed clients and business associates to a reception held here at The Aquarium. Approximately 75 people were in attendance to enjoy an open bar and heavy hors d’oevres. Founded in 1918, Timber Products offers a variety of premium northern hardwood lumber and Softwood plywood products to cover a broad […]

North American CLT vs. Imported Product

Stringent standard assures consistent value and performance Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is lightweight, yet extremely strong with superior acoustic, fire, seismic and thermal performance. It offers fast and easy installation, with virtually no waste onsite. CLT offers design flexibility and low environmental impacts, making it a strong alternative to conventional materials like concrete, masonry or steel—particularly […]

Northeast Business Trends – November/December 2022

Across the Northeast region, sources said that the market is decent, as of this writing. There is however a mixed bag on if it’s holding up to the level it was at six months ago. A lumber saleswoman in Massachusetts said she noticed that while her market continues to be decent, it is worse than […]

Trade Talk – November/December 2022

Hancock Lumber Acquires Madison Lumber Mill Casco, ME—Two of New England’s top performing Eastern White Pine manufacturing facilities are stronger together as Hancock Lumber Co., headquartered here, recently acquired Madison Lumber Mill, according to a company press release. Hancock Lumber’s Eastern White Pine operations expanded to four mills with its first sawmill acquisition in over […]