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West Coast Trends June 2025 – West Coast Lumber Providers Sales Remain Steady

West Coast Trends June 2025 – West Coast Lumber Providers Sales Remain Steady Across the West Coast, lumber providers that were contacted agreed that they are doing well with their domestic business. One source stated that his business is better than it was six months ago. Another source agreed, adding that this could be due […]

Ontario Business Trends June 2025 – Amid Tariff Conflicts, Some Seek Alternative Markets Away From U.S.

Ontario Business Trends June 2025 – Amid Tariff Conflicts, Some Seek Alternative Markets Away From U.S. March and April were eventful months dominated by the federal election on April 28, an unpredictable race between the Liberal and Conservative parties, at the time of this writing. Meanwhile, ongoing tariff conflicts between Canada and the U.S. created […]

Quebec Business Trends June 2025 – Economists Anticipate “Pervasive Uncertainty” To Prove Challenging

Quebec Business Trends June 2025 – Economists Anticipate “Pervasive Uncertainty” To Prove Challenging The ongoing tariff war between the U.S. and Canada, and the U.S. and with other countries, have affected sales of most hardwood species of grades and thicknesses. Ex-ports to the U.S. have dropped, while shipments to China have increased slightly for some […]

‘No.1 Common’ At Material Matters

‘No.1 Common’ At Material Matters Four designers uncover wood’s natural beauty at 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen Project runs from June, 18–20, 2025 This June, AHEC’s new exhibition, No.1 Common, lands in Copenhagen to make the case for often-overlooked hardwood qualities in design. Four visionary designers will be unveiling unique works at the festival’s Material Matters fair […]

Why Knot Hold On?

Why Knot Hold On? I love my job. But I’ll be honest, it just got harder. The hardwood industry is riding a tariff rollercoaster, and the track ahead is uncertain. We don’t know what the next three months will bring, let alone the next three years. And if there’s one thing that kills business, it’s […]

Who’s Who in Hardwoods – June 2025

Who’s Who in Hardwoods – June 2025 Kellogg Hardwoods: Custom Flooring And Wide Plank Flooring Manufacturer Allen Kellogg is owner and president of Kellogg Hardwoods Inc, located in Bethel, CT. As owner and president of Kellogg Hardwoods, Allen handles many aspects of daily operations, including purchasing, sales, customer service and overseeing production. He started the […]

Industry News – June 2025

Industry News – June 2025 Ron Jones Hardwood Sales Inc. Welcomes Isaac Jones Ron Jones Hardwood Sales Inc., located in Union City, PA, recently welcomed Isaac Jones to their team. Jones will be involved in sales, purchasing and network administration. Ron Jones Hardwood specializes in the manufacturing and sales of premium Northern Appalachian Hardwood lumber. […]

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 […]

Northeast Trends June 2025 – The Northeast Raises Concerns About Chinese Conflicts

Northeast Trends June 2025 – The Northeast Raises Concerns About Chinese Conflicts The concerns about the tariff situation have affected the Northeastern hardwood lumber market, causing hesitation in buying and shipping the lumber. Red Oak was specifically named as a specie that many are struggling to move. Despite these issues, lumber spokesmen remain hopeful due […]

Exports In A Turbulent World

The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) used the opportunity presented by the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association (IHLA) Convention to hold a Board of Director’s Meeting as well as a Strategic Planning Committee meeting. While both meetings were attended by AHEC board members and invited guests only, AHEC gave a presentation to a packed house at […]