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Moulds Named VP Of BusinessDevelopment BPWood Ltd. of British Columbia, Canada, recently announced the appointment of Bill Moulds to the new role of Vice President of Business Development. Moulds has centered on startups and the refinement of complex offshore wood supply chains. He also played a pivotal roll in the early growth at BPWood. Moulds […]
AHEC Updates American Hardwood Lumber Grading Workshop
Pictured Above: The grading of sawn wood into categories as it is processed helps to determine to a large extent the value and potential use possible for each board of sawn lumber. The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) has created a new and updated video workshop to provide a simplified but informative explanation of the […]
In Memoriam
Cheryll Bowers On December 19th, 2023, Cheryll Kay Bowers made her way into Heaven at the age of 64 surrounded by her loving family. The next morning, her spirit burst through the clouds in a beautiful pink and yellow winter sunrise. Bowers was born on July 8th, 1959 in Lodi, OH, to Dorothy Ann Hunter […]
Industry News – January 2024
Clark Hardwoods LLC Makes Capital ImprovementsClark Hardwoods LLC, located in Erin, TN, recently put in a Cleereman combination optimized edger. The mill is undergoing some other capital improvements regarding material handling that should be complete late spring/early summer 2024, according to Brandon Clark, Vice-President of Clark Lumber Company. The mill’s annual production is 10 million […]
Industry News – December 2023
Robinson Lumber Company Continues To Ensure They Are At The Forefront Of The Industry Robinson Lumber Company, is proud to announce a significant expansion of its operations in New Albany, IN. The company has acquired an additional five acres of land adjacent to its flagship yard, marking a major step in its ongoing commitment to […]
Industry News
Boise Cascade Acquires Brockway-Smith Company Boise Cascade Company, located in Boise, ID, announced that it has acquired Brockway-Smith Company (BROSCO), a leading wholesale distributor specializing in doors and millwork. The purchase price for BROSCO, including the acquisition of its two full-scale distribution centers, is $172 million, subject to certain closing adjustments. Boise Cascade plans to […]
Industry News – November 2023
Cole Hardwood Welcomes New Sales Representative Joel Horling recently joined Cole Hardwood, Inc., located in Logansport, IN, as their newest sales representative. Cole Hardwood offers Red and White Oak, Hickory, Poplar, Hard and Soft Maple, Ash, Beech, Walnut and Cherry in 4/4 through 8/4 and up to 16/4 in Poplar. Horling has been in the […]
Industry News – October 2023
Bingaman & Son Lumber Promote Domestic Lumber Salesman Bingaman & Son Lumber (BSL), located in Kreamer, PA, recently promoted Kevin Kiesinger to domestic lumber salesman. BSL has a concentration yard in Clarendon, PA, as well as three sawmills located in Mill Hall, St. Marys, and Nicktown, PA. BSL sells Hardwood products in both domestic and […]
Industry News – August 2023
Wolverine Hardwoods Introduces Their Newest Lumber Buyer Nolan Mulder, of Wolverine Hardwoods, located in Allegan, MI, is a lumber buyer that is responsible for the procurement of green and kiln-dried lumber for orders destined for endusers. Mulder has been with Wolverine for 40 months. He has been in his current position for 16 months, ensuring […]
Australian Illegal Logging Prohibition Regulation – Increased Compliance
AHEC has recently been made aware that the Australian Department of Agriculture has significantly ramped up its compliance activity with respect to the AUSILPAR. They are taking a tougher stance on requiring importers to gather information on where their imported wood is harvested. In an April 2023 update on illegal logging reforms, they set out […]
