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Boise Cascade Announces Troy Little As New Executive Vice President Boise Cascade Company, located in Boise, ID, recently announced Troy Little as their new executive vice president of the Wood Products division. Little started in the forest products industry at Boise Cascade as an internal auditor in 1990. He has since spent the last 33 […]

Family Within An Industry at Fifth Generation Bliffert Lumber Co.

“We are proud to be family-owned and operated, and we make sure that the personal service we’re known for shines through at all of our locations.” ~ Eli Bliffert, Vice President, Bliffert Lumber Co. Bliffert Lumber and Hardware, headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, supplies Hardwood and softwood lumber and building materials. The operation has served contractors […]

HMA Teams Up With Charleston And Enjoys An Exhibition Hall Sellout

Photos By Chris Fehr Pathways To Success was the theme that set the tone of the recent Hardwood Manufacturers Association (HMA) National Conference and Expo, held recently in Charleston, SC. Sold-out exhibitor space, learning sessions and multiple networking opportunities set the stage for a successful 2024 event, noted HMA spokespeople. The learning sessions were packed […]

Kane Hardwood Next Penn-York Host Following Fitzpatrick & Weller

The Holiday Valley’s main lodge in Ellicottville, NY, was the recent site of a meeting for the Penn-York Lumbermen’s Club. The brief evening gathering of the Club provided approximately 75 members and guests opportunities to network during hors d’oevres and dining prior to hearing a guest presentation by Michael Snow, executive director of the American […]

Hardwood Market Changes Discussed At ALC Meeting

Appalachian Lumbermen’s Club (ALC) members reviewed Hardwood market changes in recent years as reported by the Hardwood Market Report. The recent meeting was held at the Hotel Roanoke in Roanoke, VA, and guest speaker was Andy Johnson, HMR assistant editor, on “Hardwood Market Trends: The Present Realities and Possibilities.” HMR was recently purchased by FastMarkets […]

Attendees Share Diverse Market Insights At Recent NELA Meeting

Photos and information provided by Chris Fehr Woodstock Inn & Resort, in Woodstock, VT, served as the site recently of the annual spring meeting of the New England Lumbermen’s Association (NELA). A business discussion highlighted the event. NELA President Bob Chase of Quabbin Timber served as moderator. About The Overall Market: The general consensus about […]

EUDR Update And Latest Developments

AHEC is currently in the process of implementing the next phase of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) response mechanism for U.S. Hardwoods.  The framework that is being developed comprises the following components: The database of U.S. Hardwood harvest geolocations will be prepared and maintained by a technical consultancy commissioned by AHEC that will combine […]

Getting Down To Business

It’s hard to believe that it’s already May. The year is certainly 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.  In late March, HMA hosted another successful and memorable National Conference and Expo. The feedback we’ve received from […]

Make The Changes We Need To Make

We all know that there have been a lot of Hardwood mills that have shut down over the past year. I ran my own Hardwood business once, and I shut it down. You may remember it. I worked with Jartek based in Finland, promoting thermal modification. I helped build several systems, including Superior Thermowood of […]

Registration Now Open For 2024 WCMA Regional Plant Tour Event

Registration is now open for the Wood Component Manufacturers Association’s (WCMA’s) 2024 Regional Plant Tour Event. The WCMA is excited to host the event that will be held June 3-4 in Auburn, ME. The event includes tours of five state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. This event gives attendees an opportunity to see advanced machinery in action, and […]