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Skana Forest Products: Humble Beginnings, Entrepreneurial Spirit

Skana Forest Products: Humble Beginnings, Entrepreneurial Spirit “We’re a family-run business. Everyone on our team is family ― that includes customers and suppliers. Our long-standing relationships are based on trust, consistency and genu-ine friendship. Skana wouldn’t be what it is today without the incredible team we have.” – Kent Beveridge, President, Skana Forest Products (From […]

Midwest Business Trends

The Midwestern Marketplace Trends Upwards Chris FehrMarketing Consultant / Editor Throughout the Midwest region sources that were contacted at press time all agreed that their businesses were doing well in the marketplace. One source noted that while his sales have slowed down some over the past two months that he is still doing well, and […]

Henson Lumber Ltd. Hangs Their Hat On Family Values And Customer Care

Henson Lumber Ltd. Hangs Their Hat On Family Values And Customer Care “We hang our hat on being independent and just taking care of business and making our customer’s jobs run smoothly.” – Casey Wallace, senior vice president, Henson Lumber Ltd. Shown here are the inside and outside lumber and millwork sales employees, along with […]

West Coast Business Trends

West Coast Grows Concerned For New Countervailing Duties By Zach Miller At the time of this writing the wood products industry is in a rut. The optimism that was shared by most at the beginning of 2025 has rapidly diminished as we head into summer. Elevated interest rates, access to fiber, sporadic demand and potential […]

Marine-Grade Lumber: Creating Resiliency In Waterfront Construction

Marine-Grade Lumber: Creating Resiliency In Waterfront Construction Photo courtesy of Culpeper Wood Preservers Pressure-treated lumber is a proven solution for strength and longevity in marine construction. By Chris Brown – Executive Vice President at Culpeper Wood Preservers Chris Brown serves as executive vice president at Culpeper Wood Preservers, a role he has held since 2020. […]

Southeast Business Trends

Overseas Markets Are Spotty And Pine Is A Best-Seller By Sue PutnamEditor Exporters and those selling domestically from the Southeast report a variety of issues from market peculiarities to a lack of urgency from buyers and trucking. While a Louisiana-based lumber representative said his company doesn’t sell softwood domestically, they exported their “Pine products to […]

NAWLA Regional Meeting Provides Vancouver Market Insights

The North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) recently welcomed members and guests to a regional meeting at the Terminal City Club in Vancouver, BC. Kent Beveridge, of Skana Forest Products, served as moderator of a panel discussion (“Navigating Business in the Current Market Environment”) during the meeting. Panel speakers included Kurt Niquidet, of COFI, Brian […]

Updates from the APA Newsroom

Gabriel Farias Joins APA Board Of Trustees Gabriel Farias APA – The Engineered Wood Association Board of Trustees welcomes Gabriel Farias as its newest member. Farias is vice president of OSB manufacturing at LP. He brings extensive experience in operations and a passion for innovation to the Board. Prior to joining LP in 2023, he […]

The Buzz Around This Year’s Traders Market—Everything You Need to Know

This year’s Traders Market is the fall event for professionals looking to strengthen partnerships, discover new business opportunities and stay ahead of industry trends. Taking place November 5–7 in Kansas City, Missouri, Traders Market 2025 offers a revamped attendee experience with new features and more tradeshow floor time. We’ve rounded up some of the top […]

In Memoriam

John “Jack” Martin Hetherington It is with deep sadness that the Heatherington family announced the passing of John “Jack” Martin Hetherington at Poppy Residences in Burnaby, BC on May 21, 2025, at the age of 81. Predeceased by parents John and Anne Hetherington, sister Susan, and partner Christine, Jack is survived by Camilla Hetherington, mother […]