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Biolube Inc: Pioneering Safer, Smarter Lubrication For The Lumber Industry “Our products are designed to extend blade life, allowing mills to cut all day without excessive wear.” – Kelly Johnson, CEO, Biolube Inc. The partial crew of Fort Wayne, IN-based, Biolube includes from left to right: Kelly Johnson, Deb Johnson, Erica Dangler, Jason Ward, Courtney […]

The Science Behind Pressure-Treated Wood How Specialized Treatments and Processes Enhance Durability and Longevity Have you ever wondered what makes wooded structures stand strong against rain, insects, and rot? The solution lies in pressure-treated wood. The pressure treatment process is critical to expand the lifespan of natural wood (making it applicable for construction projects), reducing […]

From Dimensional to Decking to Boards: Why Wood Grades Matter When embarking on a new construction project, the significance of choosing the right grade of lumber might not be the first thought on someone’s mind. To the untrained eye, all lumber might seem the same, when in reality, there are various grades tailored to specific […]

Washington Scene Canadian Lumber Duties Hit 35% ― And May Go Higher Soon The U.S. Commerce Department announced recently that it is more than doubling its countervailing duties on Canadian lumber imports from 6.74 percent to 14.63 percent. This move comes just two weeks after the Commerce Department announced it is nearly tripling its anti-dumping […]

Efforts To Remain In U.S. Wood Trade Vietnam – Reciprocal tariffs present a major hurdle for Vietnam’s wood exports to the United States. However, domestic wood businesses are making strong efforts to maintain their position in this export market. Despite concerns over potential barriers, Vietnam’s wood and wood product exports to the U.S. have continued […]

“Count On Quality:” Muscanell Delivers Aerial view of Muscanell’s mill in Cortez, CO. “Count on Quality” is more than a motto, it’s what we pride ourselves on at Muscanell Millworks. Closing in on almost 40 years in the wood industry, and 30 years of manufacturing flooring and stair parts, we know what quality looks like. […]

What’s Great About Live Sawn White Oak Floors (And Wood Flooring In General) By Mary Hull Our best-selling wood floor, live sawn White Oak celebrates the character and personality of the trees used to make it. “Live sawing” is a method of sawing that slices all the way through the log without turning it, resulting […]

How Specialized Treatments and Processes Enhance Durability and Longevity Have you ever wondered what makes wooded structures stand strong against rain, insects, and rot? The solution lies in pressure-treated wood. The pressure treatment process is critical to expand the lifespan of natural wood (making it applicable for construction projects), reducing the demand for new timber, […]

PITTSBURGH, June 6, 2025 – In response to the devastating fires in California earlier this year, the hardwood industry is rallying to educate consumers about the benefits of real wood products over plastic look-alikes. The fires, which affected areas from San Diego to Los Angeles, destroyed more than 18,000 homes and structures. The use of plastic […]