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The Hardwood Industry’s Evolution

The Hardwood Industry’s Evolution This June, the Hardwood Manufacturers Association (HMA) is transforming the “Marble City” into the “Hardwood City.” Will you be there, Wednesday-Friday, June 11-13? We’ll be convening at the Marriott Downtown Knoxville and across the street at the Knoxville Convention Center. The industry’s most anticipated event will provide plenty of in-demand learning […]

AETNA Building Solutions Partners With Quality Lumber Suppliers

AETNA Building Solutions Partners With Quality Lumber Suppliers Hardwood and softwood lumber and building material distributor, AETNA Building Solutions, recently added a new lumber processing center at its flagship location in Maywood, IL. With five locations spread across Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota and Kentucky, AETNA has over 100 employees. Facilities encompass over 400,000 square-feet combined. Lumber […]

Quality And Consistency Are Key At Stetson Forest Products Inc.

Quality And Consistency Are Key At Stetson Forest Products Inc. Stetson Forest Products Inc., located in Stetsonville, WI, offers an extensive selection of air-dried and kiln-dried hardwood lumber, featuring thicknesses ranging from 4/4 – 9/4. The company has established itself as a significant player in the industry, purchasing an impressive 12 million board feet annually. […]

National Sawmill Training Center Opens At Northcentral Technical College

National Sawmill Training Center Opens At Northcentral Technical College The Northcentral Technical College (NTC) campus in Antigo, WI, recently completed construction of a brand-new, state-of-the-art, national Sawmill Training Center, in conjunction with Cleereman Industries of Newald, WI, and Kretz Lumber of Antigo, WI, at the college’s Wood Technology Center of Excellence. The mill will serve […]

SWHMC Attendees Weather Storms, Low Supply And Business Upticks

SWHMC Attendees Weather Storms, Low Supply And Business Upticks by Bubba Lammons Several people attended the Southwestern Hardwood Manufacturers Club’s 2025 Annual Crawfish Boil at the Grand Hotel in Natchez, MS, for the first time and commented that they enjoyed it and wouldn’t miss another meeting. The meeting was sponsored by Corley Manufacturing Co., USNR, […]

Thousands Attend Expo As NWFA Celebrates 40 Years

Thousands Attend Expo As NWFA Celebrates 40 Years Recently, the 2025 National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA)’s Wood Flooring Expo took place in Charlotte, NC, at the Charlotte Convention Center. The theme was “Go the Distance,” and over 2,500 attendees experienced hands-on demonstrations, valuable education sessions, the latest products and trends, and numerous networking opportunities.  The […]

Record-Breaking Montréal Wood Convention 2025 Wraps Up With 1,200 Participants, 112 Booths

Record-Breaking Montréal Wood Convention 2025 Wraps Up With 1,200 Participants, 112 Booths The Montréal Wood Convention (MWC) 2025, held recently at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel, drew a record 1,200 participants and featured 112 booths, marking the third consecutive sold-out edition. The MWC 2025 brought together professionals from across the globe to explore the latest […]

CHB Welcomes Nearly 100 At Spring Event

CHB Welcomes Nearly 100 At Spring Event The Canadian Hardwood Bureau (CHB) held its annual spring meeting in Montreal, QC, at the Double Tree by Hilton Montreal with almost 100 delegates attending. The program started with an informative lunch presentation on hardwood promotion. Adam Taylor, professor and Wood Products Extension Specialist, University of Tennessee, who […]

KFIA Annual Meeting: “It Starts With A Seed – Celebrating 60 Years”

KFIA Annual Meeting: “It Starts With A Seed – Celebrating 60 Years” The Kentucky Forest Industries Association (KFIA) recently completed a successful Annual Meeting in Lexington, KY, at the Hilton Lexington/Downtown. The meeting had great attendance of over 350 people and 38 exhibitors. The KFIA Annual Meeting serves as the premier event for the hardwood […]

Lake States Trends June 2025 – Oak And Ash Remain Best Sellers Throughout Lake States

Lake States Trends June 2025 – Oak And Ash Remain Best Sellers Throughout Lake States Throughout the Lake States region sources that were contacted at press time differed as to how their markets were doing. One source stated that he is running his business on a week-to-week basis, hoping that he will get a clearer […]