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From Seed To Harvest: AWC Leads ISO Series For U.S. Wood Products Industry

Jackson MorrillPresident & CEO of the American Wood Council Four years ago, the United States was not involved in setting international standards on the wood products industry’s greenhouse gas emissions. International standards are developed through a consensus and collaborative process, and without U.S. involvement, important standards for our industry may not accurately reflect U.S. wood […]

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 […]

15th OWITS Continues To Attract Hunters, Raises Funds For Valued Cause

15th OWITS Continues To Attract Hunters, Raises Funds For Valued Cause Jared Harkles, Forest Products Distributors, Rapid City, SD; and Terry Miller, The Softwood Forest Products Buyer, Memphis, TN Each spring, the Old West Invitational Turkey Shoot (OWITS) is held in Hulett, WY, with Devils Tower National Monument as the backdrop. The event benefits the […]

Industry News

Industry News Culpeper Wood Preservers Expands Fire-Treated Lumber Availability to the Northeast Chris Brown Culpeper Wood Preservers, a leading manufacturer of pressure-treated lumber, is expanding its FlamePRO® fire-retardant lumber product offerings into the Northeast region of the United States. The availability of Culpeper fire-treated wood will help serve the multifamily and commercial construction sectors across […]

Washington Report

Washington Report Statement From NAHB Chairman Buddy Hughes On DOL Decision To Pause Job Corps Center Operations Buddy Hughes, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Lexington, NC, recently issued the following statement after the Department of Labor announced it was pausing Job Corps center operations […]

Ontario/Quebec Business Trends

Lumber Market Lows And Construction Concerns In Canada By Richard LipmanGuest Writer There have been many important events in Canada recently, including developments in the Canada-U.S. trade and tariff dispute and the election of a new federal government. These will, of course, have major implications for the softwood lumber industry in Eastern Canada. To send […]

“Count On Quality:” Muscanell Delivers

“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)

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 […]