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Spring Meeting Lands Penn-York In New York

Spring Meeting Lands Penn-York In New York The Penn-York Lumbermen’s Club recently held a meeting in Ellicottville, NY, at Holiday Valley. Fitzpatrick & Weller Inc. and W.J. Cox Associates Inc. served as co-hosts of the evening. Guest speaker during the dinner engagement was John Bartow, executive director of Empire State Forest Products Association. Founded in […]

RAHC Chairman Message:

RAHC Chairman Message: By Dallin Brooks I have sat as the chair for the RAHC for just over a year now.  It was a year filled with transition and turmoil for the hardwood industry.  But I am proud of what the RAHC has been able to do in that time.  We refocused and survived when […]

What’s Next For HMA?

What’s Next For HMA? It’s hard to believe that it’s already May. The year is moving quickly, but it’s as busy as ever at the HMA office. Following is a quick recap to get you caught up on HMA business, and a preview of what comes next. HMA members consistently say Regional Meetings are one […]

Quebec Business Trends May 2026 – Cautious Preparation For The Spring Housing Market Is Underway

Quebec Business Trends May 2026 – Cautious Preparation For The Spring Housing Market Is Underway Depending on areas contacted some say business is off to a good start, while others say it is slow. Heading into early spring, they comment business is slightly slower than this time last year, while others note it is somewhat […]

West Coast Business Trends May 2026 – An Uneven West Coast

West Coast Business Trends May 2026 – An Uneven West Coast Hardwood market activity along the West Coast, particularly for species such as Red Alder, Walnut, White Oak and Soft Maple, has remained uneven in recent months. Producers and distributors across the region report cautious purchasing patterns and project-based ordering as buyers continue to limit […]

WCMA Springs Into Action

WCMA Springs Into Action Here at the WCMA, we are looking forward to welcoming members, Tech Partners, and others in the industry to WoodTech Connect 2026, May 11-13, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. We have lined up tours of seven outstanding facilities, plenty of opportunities to network, and an excellent speaker to discuss the state of […]

Southeastern Business Trends May 2026 – Southeastern Springtime Struggles

Southeastern Business Trends May 2026 – Southeastern Springtime Struggles The positive review for the hardwood marketplace in the Southeast was outnumbered by gloomy reports of weakness. Fuel prices have already impacted the market and labor remains a struggle. Quotas and growing overseas markets that might tighten margins are causes for concerns for many. The market […]

Lake States Business Trends May 2026 – A Stable Lake States Market

Lake States Business Trends May 2026 – A Stable Lake States Market Hardwood market activity across the Lake States region has remained generally steady in recent weeks, according to suppliers. While contacts described business as stable rather than strong, several noted that consistent order flow has helped maintain regular production schedules. Demand continues to vary […]

Ontario Business Trends May 2026 – Middle Eastern Conflicts Affect The Ontario Market

Ontario Business Trends May 2026 – Middle Eastern Conflicts Affect The Ontario Market Challenges continue for the hardwood sector, as the attack on Iran disrupted production and shipments of crude oil not only in Iran, but in other countries as well. Prices have risen, causing price hikes at the pumps, which is being felt by […]

Industry News – May 2026

Industry News – May 2026 Daniel Platts Serves As Lumber Buyer At O’Shea Lumber Company O’Shea Lumber Company recently announced that Daniel Platts is now serving the company as a fully trained lumber buyer. The company announcement noted that Platts has been with O’Shea Lumber Company since 2023. He brings hands-on hardwood industry experience developed […]