VIPs Enjoy Rossi Group’s Reception

VIPs Enjoy Rossi Group’s Reception The Rossi Group recently hosted a VIP Reception in conjunction with the National Hardwood Lumber Association’s Convention & Exhibit Showcase at the Marriott Rivercenter in San Antonio, TX. The Rossi Group, through its mills in Emporium, PA, and Bradford, PA, produces some of the highest quality hardwoods in the country, […]

Who’s Who in Import/Exports

Who’s Who in Import/Exports Two Rivers Timber Co-Founder Presides Over Various Departments Kevin Chilson Kevin Chilson is president of Two Rivers Timber Co. Inc., in Addison, NY, where he is in charge of log and lumber sales and general operations. Two Rivers Timber Co. specializes in the domestic and export shipment of quality Appalachian lumber […]

Connect With Customers And Find New Buyers At 2026 AHEC Events And Pavilions

Connect With Customers And Find New Buyers At 2026 AHEC Events And Pavilions By Michael SnowExecutive Director American HardwoodExport Council Sterling, VA703-435-2900www.ahec.org In challenging markets, the personal relationship between suppliers and customers is more important than ever. The American Hardwood Export Council is planning a busy schedule of events in 2026 to develop these connections […]

Newswires

Newswires Salamanca Lumber Co. Inc. Installs New Stacker Reinier Taapken (left), Daniel Taapken (right) Salamanca Lumber Co. Inc. recently installed a new stacker made by TS Manufacturing and according to the Salamanca Lumber President, Reinier Taapken, “It’s been working great for us. We also installed a new Fulton boiler.” At their Salamanca, NY, headquarters, the […]

Business Trends Abroad

Business Trends Abroad Global – The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has reiterated the commitment to transparency and system integrity following renewed discussions about alleged false certification claims. The organization said that open scrutiny remains essential to maintaining trust in its certification system. Volume tracking was one of the key issues discussed at the recent FSC […]

Who’s Who In Hardwoods – December 2025

Who’s Who In Hardwoods – December 2025 Riverside Millwork: Purchasing Over 100,000 Board Feet Annually Cynthia J. Hellems is the manager of Riverside Millwork Inc., located in Charlotte, NC. Riverside Millwork is a manufacturer of custom millwork, including doors, windows and mantels. Over 100,000 board feet of hardwood lumber is purchased by the company annually […]

Adapt & Advance: Innovation And Integrity Drive Mullican Flooring Forward

Adapt & Advance: Innovation And Integrity Drive Mullican Flooring Forward In an industry built on both craftsmanship and calculation, Mullican Flooring continues to stay ahead of the curve, thanks to strategic reinvestment, bold market awareness and an unwavering commitment to its partners. With operations spanning four facilities in Tennessee, Virginia, New York, and West Virginia, […]

How Can Your Company Benefit From AHEC Membership?

How Can Your Company Benefit From AHEC Membership? Over the past several months, I have spoken with many of you in the hardwood industry and have found one topic that keeps coming up: finding new markets. As substitute materials and trade challenges impact our industry every year, there is a critical need to create new […]

Consistency in The Grain: The Cummings Lumber Story

Consistency in The Grain: The Cummings Lumber Story Cummings Lumber Company Inc., of Troy, PA, produces between 8 and 10 million board feet of lumber annually, sawing primarily 4/4 Red and White Oak, Hard Maple, Soft Maple, and Cherry. Roughly 90 percent of that production is 4/4 stock, though the mill occasionally cuts heavier Red […]

This Season’s Hottest Gift

This Season’s Hottest Gift (Not as expensive as you might think–and certainly less expensive than the cost of industry decline.) The season of gift-giving is upon us. Some of us meet this time of year with excitement – others not so much. (Dread might be the word they use.) Certainly, the process can be stressful. […]