A New Standard for Leadership: Inside NAWLA’s T-100

A New Standard for Leadership: Inside NAWLA’s T-100 T-100 attendees connect during an evening reception. NAWLA’s inaugural T-100 took place March 16-18 and brought together senior leaders from across the lumber and building materials distribution channel for a highly focused, executive-level experience centered on connection, perspective, and the future of the industry. Set in Dana […]

Industry News

Industry News Gorman Group Announces CEO Succession Ashlee Cribb The owners of West Kelowna, BC-based, Gorman Group recently announced that Ashlee Cribb has joined Gorman Group and will assume the role of chief executive officer on July 1, 2026, following a three-month transition period working closely with previous CEO Nick Arkle. “Cribb will also work […]

Retail Review

Retail Review Home Depot Adds 12 Stores In 2026 Located in Atlanta, GA, Home Depot, one of the world’s largest home improvement retailers is expanding its U.S. footprint with 12 new stores and more than 1.6 million square feet of retail space across eight states in 2026. Texas is slated for the most opens this […]

Everheart: Rethinking Douglas Fir For Durable Exterior Applications

Everheart: Rethinking Douglas Fir For Durable Exterior Applications Tolko unveils a heartwood specialty designed for high wear outdoor use. “Everheart gives our customers a compelling option when increased wear calls for a tougher surface but they still want a natural, untreated wood product. It supports a real gap in the market as an affordable, high‑performance […]

AHMI Annual Meeting Offers Valuable Information For Members

AHMI Annual Meeting Offers Valuable Information For Members by Tom Inman Members and guests participated in a successful 2026 Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers Inc. (AHMI) Annual Meeting and received useful information on hardwood issues. The meeting was held at Naples Grande Resort in Naples, FL. SUSTA Connects Foreign Buyers Danielle Coco of the Southern United States […]

OakBridge Timber Framing Relocates And Adds Timber Showroom

OakBridge Timber Framing Relocates And Adds Timber Showroom OakBridge Timber Framing Ltd., located in Loudonville, OH, precuts and installs timber frame homes. Recently adding Timber Mosaics to its product offerings, the company purchases more than 250,000 board feet annually of hardwoods and about 70,000 board feet of softwoods. The business was located on the Miller […]

A Wealth Of Experience Makes Allegheny Mountain Hardwoods

A Wealth Of Experience Makes Allegheny Mountain Hardwoods In August of 2024, Allegheny Mountain Hardwoods (AMH) was born from the acquisition of two dry kiln facilities in Petersburg, WV, and Hazelton, WV, by Delson, QC-based, Goodfellow Inc. These facilities were previously known as “Allegheny Wood Products” (AWP). AMH’s General Manager, Dean Alanko, explained why the […]

HMA Brings Lumber Industry Up To Date At Annual Event

HMA Brings Lumber Industry Up To Date At Annual Event This year’s Hardwood Manufacturers Association (HMA) National Conference & Expo, held in Jacksonville, FL, at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront was themed Resurgence. It featured learning sessions designed to help company leaders into the future. The three-day meeting was packed with speakers, meetings, and Expo hours, […]

SCMA Hosts Annual Meeting

SCMA Hosts Annual Meeting Members of the Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA), along with promotion sponsors, gathered for the association’s 2026 Annual Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront in Jacksonville, FL. The event was held in conjunction with the Hardwood Manufacturers Association’s 2026 National Conference and Expo. Seventeen people were in attendance. Cypress promotion projects […]

AHMI Annual Meeting Offers Valuable Information For Members

AHMI Annual Meeting Offers Valuable Information For Members by Tom Inman Members and guests participated in a successful 2026 Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers Inc. (AHMI) Annual Meeting and received useful information on hardwood issues. The meeting was held at Naples Grande Resort in Naples, FL. SUSTA Connects Foreign Buyers Danielle Coco of the Southern United States […]