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More Than 1,000 Travel To Indy To Celebrate IHLA

More Than 1,000 Travel To Indy To Celebrate IHLA Approximately 1,200 attendees converged on the J.W. Marriott in Indianapolis, IN, recently for the annual convention and exposition hosted by the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association (IHLA). The Welcome Reception kicked off the event on the first night, followed by multiple speakers on day two. The Tree […]

2026 Builders’ Show Spotlights Innovation, Demand For Home Building

2026 Builders’ Show Spotlights Innovation, Demand For Home Building Article courtesy of NAHB Nearly 75,000 registrants recently filled the exhibit halls of the Orange County Convention Center as the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) hosted the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), the largest annual light construction show in the world. IBS and the Kitchen […]

Fellowship Of Christian Lumbermen Host TPUSA Speaker

Fellowship Of Christian Lumbermen Host TPUSA Speaker The Fellowship of Christian Lumbermen (FCL) recently met in conjunction with the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association Convention in Indianapolis, IN. They learned that Christian students are having an impact on college and high school campuses around the country. More than 70 FCL attendees heard a report from Rachel […]

AWMA Reports Robust Log Competitions, Focuses On Domestic Markets

AWMA Reports Robust Log Competitions, Focuses On Domestic Markets The American Walnut Manufacturers Association (AWMA) met at the recent IHLA Convention to conduct one of their bi-annual membership meetings.  Members reported robust competition for logs both for domestic and international consumption.  AWMA is focusing on new domestic marketing strategies to increase opportunities in the United […]

Lake States Business Trends

Lake States Business Trends Balance Despite Disruption Hardwood producers across the Lake States region describe current activity as stable, with core species moving at moderate but dependable levels. While weather created brief logistical disruptions earlier this year, overall demand across the region remains balanced. A Michigan supplier described activity in his area as solid following […]

Northeast Business Trends

Northeast Business Trends Bogged Down By Snow The snowstorm caused transportation issues for those with shipping needs in the Southeast. The market has been reported as flat and uneven due to the economy, demand, tariffs and weather-related delays. The market in Pennsylvania, according to a local lumber source, is “herky-jerky because we do business one […]

Southeast Business Trends

Southeast Business Trends Recovering From Southeastern Snowstorms And Mixed Market Reviews The Southeast finally dug themselves out of the ice but the impact on the market already occurred. From an inability to move products to shutting down operations all together, a variety of issues were voiced. Some sawmills have been reported as shut down permanently […]

More Than 1,000 Travel To Indy To Celebrate IHLA

More Than 1,000 Travel To Indy To Celebrate IHLA Approximately 1,200 attendees converged on the J.W. Marriott in Indianapolis, IN, recently for the annual convention and exposition hosted by the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association (IHLA). During the IHLA event, Michael Snow, executive director of the American Hardwood Export Council, provided a presentation entitled Untitled Territory: […]

West Coast Business Trends

West Coast Business Trends A Curious And Uneven West Coast Hardwood suppliers along the West Coast described a market that has opened the year on steady but restrained footing, with most reporting activity levels similar to late last year. While there is no sign of a sharp downturn, neither is there a strong surge in […]

Ontario Business Trends

Ontario Business Trends Mixed Markets As 2026 Approaches Spring January and February production declined due to unfavorable market conditions as well as to very cold and heavy snow storm conditions in most provinces and along the eastern U.S. border states, making it difficult for logging companies, sawmills, distribution yards and secondary manufacturers. Several contacts stated […]