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Advancing American Hardwood: Industry Projects Secure Federal Funding

Advancing American Hardwood: Industry Projects Secure Federal Funding The National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) expressed that they are excited to share that they and the Real American Hardwood Coalition (RAHC) have both been recently awarded 2025 USDA Forest Service Wood Innovations Grants—a major investment in the future of American hardwood. The RAHC received $275,000 for […]

Advancing American Hardwood: Industry Projects Secure Federal Funding

Advancing American Hardwood: Industry Projects Secure Federal Funding The National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) expressed that they are excited to share that they and the Real American Hardwood Coalition (RAHC) have both been recently awarded 2025 USDA Forest Service Wood Innovations Grants—a major investment in the future of American hardwood. The RAHC received $275,000 for […]

Business Trends Abroad

Efforts To Remain In U.S. Wood Trade Vietnam – Reciprocal tariffs present a major hurdle for Vietnam’s wood exports to the United States. However, domestic wood businesses are making strong efforts to maintain their position in this export market. Despite concerns over potential barriers, Vietnam’s wood and wood product exports to the U.S. have continued […]

WRCLA Celebrates Record-Breaking Summit And Cedar School

The Western Red Cedar Lumber Association’s (WRCLA) 2025 Cedar Summit and Cedar School wrapped up a record-breaking week of business sessions, networking and training seminars recently with 195 industry professionals in attendance and a near sold out Cedar School with 46 students participating. The annual event began on the preceding Saturday with the week-long Cedar […]

NAWLA And Portland Team Up

The Amaterra Winery in Portland, OR, served as the host venue for a recent North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) regional meeting. Networking with industry peers and discussing insights into the lumber market were the goals of the four-hour event. Mike Riddle, CEO of Mike Riddle Construction, a custom home building and remodeling company in […]

Northeast Business Trends

Sluggish Summer Markets In The Northeast By Cadance JohnsonAssociate Editor A wet spring caused a slow start to the summer season for the softwood industry and uncertainty around the globe caused customers to keep their wallets and pocketbooks closed. A lumber spokesperson in Vermont reported that the market in his area is a “little sluggish” […]

Southern Cypress Promotion And Education Continues

In June, members of the Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA), along with promotion sponsors, gathered for a 2025 Update Meeting at the Marriott Knoxville Downtown in Knoxville, Tennessee. The event was held in conjunction with the Hardwood Manufacturers Association’s 2025 National Conference and Expo. Attendees received an update on Cypress promotion initiatives, discussed on-going projects, […]

Inland West Business Trends

Sales Are Steady Throughout Inland West Region By Terry MillerPresident Sources that were contacted across the Inland West region at the time of this writing varied a bit as to how their markets were faring. One source commented that she has certain products that are selling much better than others. Another source stated that while […]

Skana Forest Products: Humble Beginnings, Entrepreneurial Spirit

Skana Forest Products: Humble Beginnings, Entrepreneurial Spirit “We’re a family-run business. Everyone on our team is family ― that includes customers and suppliers. Our long-standing relationships are based on trust, consistency and genu-ine friendship. Skana wouldn’t be what it is today without the incredible team we have.” – Kent Beveridge, President, Skana Forest Products (From […]

Midwest Business Trends

The Midwestern Marketplace Trends Upwards Chris FehrMarketing Consultant / Editor Throughout the Midwest region sources that were contacted at press time all agreed that their businesses were doing well in the marketplace. One source noted that while his sales have slowed down some over the past two months that he is still doing well, and […]