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Reaching New Heights At The LMC Annual In Chicago

Reaching New Heights At The LMC Annual In Chicago Few sentiments rang truer than “unity is strength” at the recent LMC Annual Meeting in Chicago. Hundreds of LMC dealers, suppliers and the LMC team spent three days together building upon the trust and quality that defines the co-op. As LMC’s largest event of the year, […]

Montréal Wood Convention 2026 Concludes With A Full House And Resounding Success

Montréal Wood Convention 2026 Concludes With A Full House And Resounding Success The Montréal Wood Convention (MWC) 2026, the premier event for the wood industry in Canada, successfully concluded at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montréal, welcoming a full house of 1,200 participants from across the globe. Following four consecutive sold-out editions, this year’s Convention […]

Mass Timber Event Celebrates 10 Years

Mass Timber Event Celebrates 10 Years The tenth annual International Mass Timber Conference recently welcomed more than 3,000 attendees to the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, OR. This conference focuses on the entire industry supply chain and is marketed as the largest gathering of mass timber experts in the world. The event this year featured […]

Northeast Business Trends

Northeast Business Trends Improvements In The Northeastern Softwood Market By Cadance JohnsonAssociate Editor While spring demand has increased, softwood lumber representatives shared that the rising fuel and electrical prices and lack of available, as well as experienced labor, are causing a challenge to celebration. “Pretty strong,” is the rating a New Hampshire softwood lumber source […]

ASI Lumber: A Hybrid Powerhouse In Hardwood And Softwood Supply

ASI Lumber: A Hybrid Powerhouse In Hardwood And Softwood Supply “When building suppliers run into something unexpected, they come to us and say, ‘Hey can you manufacture this?’ That’s where we shine.”– Chad Duncan, managing director, ASI Lumber One of the 16 moulders used by ASI Lumber, a fully integrated lumber partner focusing on softwood […]

Inland West Business Trends

Inland West Business Trends A Steady Inland West Softwood Market By Terry Miller President Activity for softwood across the Inland West has remained generally steady, with sources reporting moderate demand and balanced market conditions. While activity has softened slightly in some areas, most agree the market continues to move at a consistent pace, supported by […]

SLMA Sets Sights On Annual Conference After Successful Spring Event

SLMA Sets Sights On Annual Conference After Successful Spring Event The Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (SLMA) hosted its 2026 Spring Meeting & Expo recently in Sandestin, FL, bringing together industry professionals for a successful and engaging event. With a strong turnout of approximately 230 registrants, the meeting provided valuable opportunities for connection, education and collaboration. […]

Midwest Business Trends

Midwest Business Trends Uncertainty Despite A Steady Wave In The Midwest By Chris FehrMarketing Consultant / Editor Softwood activity across the Midwest has shown modest improvement compared to the prior year, with sources reporting steady demand and typical seasonal momentum. While periods of stronger activity have occurred, markets have generally leveled off in many areas, […]

SCMA Hosts Annual Meeting

SCMA Hosts Annual Meeting Members of the Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA), along with promotion sponsors, gathered for the association’s 2026 Annual Meeting at Hyatt Regency Riverfront in Jacksonville, FL. The event was held in conjunction with the Hardwood Manufacturers Association’s 2026 National Conference and Expo. Approximately 20 people were in attendance. Cypress promotion projects […]

West Coast Business Trends

West Coast Business Trends Hope Prevails On The West Coast Despite Turbulence By Zach Miller At the time of this writing, North American lumber prices have seen a 1.5 percent year-over-year increase with moderate spring activity. West Coast manufacturers are dealing with a myriad of issues including fiber supply, logistical disruptions and uncertainty over the […]