Ontario Business Trends November 2026 – Uncertainty Surrounds The Ontario Hardwood Market

Ontario Business Trends November 2026 – Uncertainty Surrounds The Ontario Hardwood Market Hardwood businesses continue to face challenges and more uncertainty as the tariff war between the U.S. and Canada continues. For hardwoods, it was noted that prices of No. 2A and No. 3A Common for most species had outperformed No. 1 Common & Better […]

Quebec Business Trends November 2026 – Quebec’s Variety Of Species Handled Experience A Variety Of Market Issues And Successes

Quebec Business Trends November 2026 – Quebec’s Variety Of Species Handled Experience A Variety Of Market Issues And Successes As Canada faces a provincial election, candidates have lots to consider getting people’s votes. As uncertainty due to the ongoing and unwarranted U.S. tariff war, Canada’s own tariff retaliation, and the continuing Iran war, trying to […]

West Coast Business Trends November 2026 – A Positive Report From The West Coast

West Coast Business Trends November 2026 – A Positive Report From The West Coast Hardwood activity on the West Coast ranged from steady to excellent recently, while freight costs and tariffs remained concerns for sources in the region. A California wholesale distributor described hardwood activity in his market as “excellent.” The company operates a distribution […]

Southeast Business Trends November 2026 – Southeast Lumber Suppliers Hopeful The Market Will Pick Up

Southeast Business Trends November 2026 – Southeast Lumber Suppliers Hopeful The Market Will Pick Up At the time of this writing, the hardwood lumber market in the Southeast received mixed reviews from sawmill representatives. For one lumber supplier, the market is going well, while another reports that the market is about a five or a […]

Northeast Business Trends November 2026 – Market In Northeast OK For Now

Northeast Business Trends November 2026 – Market In Northeast OK For Now Hardwood lumber sources across the Northeast are reporting that while the market seems to be steady there is some uncertainty in the future. High fuel prices continue to be a top concern among lumber manufacturers and is one of the main contributors to […]

Lake States Business Trends November 2026 – Lake States Regions Offers Mixed Reviews

Lake States Business Trends November 2026 – Lake States Regions Offers Mixed Reviews Hardwood activity across the Lake States remained mixed recently, with sources reporting conditions ranging from slightly subpar to steady. Rising freight costs, cautious purchasing and broader economic uncertainty continue to influence the marketplace. A Michigan lumber manufacturer described current hardwood activity as […]

GBM Welcomes 600; Pays Tribute To Retiring CEO

GBM Welcomes 600; Pays Tribute To Retiring CEO From timber-frame structures and mass timber to Western Red Cedar, furniture and innovative building systems, the best of Canada’s value-added wood sector was on display in Whistler in September as nearly 600 delegates from around the world gathered for the 23rd Annual Global Buyers Mission (GBM). Hosted […]

NELMA’s Annual Meeting Hits 93rd Year

NELMA’s Annual Meeting Hits 93rd Year The 93rd annual meeting of the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA) recently welcomed members and guests to the Samoset Resort in Rockport, ME. A golf scramble kicked off the event followed by a moment of remembrance in honor of the late Alden Robbins of Robbins Lumber Inc. Exhibitor booths […]

Tens Of Thousands Return to IWF Atlanta

Tens Of Thousands Return to IWF Atlanta The International Woodworking Fair® (IWF), North America’s oldest and largest woodworking technology and design trade show and conference, recently concluded its 2026 edition at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA.  Viewed by industry peers as a top destination for the global woodworking sector, IWF delivers the […]

50 Years Strong: Highlights From DMSi’s PartnerConnect26 Conference

50 Years Strong: Highlights From DMSi’s PartnerConnect26 Conference Executive Chairman Cal German gives the opening address at PC26. DMSi’s PartnerConnect26 (PC26) customer conference was a milestone celebration. Held every two years, this signature event brought together DMSi customers for training, connection, and a special toast to DMSi’s 50th anniversary. This year’s conference drew nearly 500 […]