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Lake States Business Trends January 2026 – The Lake States Settle For A Stable, Long Winter’s Nap

Lake States Business Trends January 2026 – The Lake States Settle For A Stable, Long Winter’s Nap Activity across the Lake States region continues to hold steady, even if no one would describe the current pace as booming. Most suppliers say business is moving at a manageable rate, with a familiar mix of species strengths […]

Southeast Business Trends January 2026 – A Southeast Softened By Caution

Southeast Business Trends January 2026 – A Southeast Softened By Caution Hardwood markets across the Southeast remain soft. Contacts in Arkansas, North Carolina and Tennessee described activity as steady in spots but generally limited, with most buyers taking a cautious approach while waiting for clearer signals from housing and downstream markets. Several suppliers said that […]

Northeast Business Trends January 2026 – New Hopes For The New Year And Concerns Carrying Over

Northeast Business Trends January 2026 – New Hopes For The New Year And Concerns Carrying Over Most Northeastern hardwood lumber sources reported that the market in their regions, at the time of this writing, has improved compared to six months ago. Many also cited an increase in exporting, especially to China for Red Oak and […]

West Coast Business Trends January 2026 – Long-Term Planning An Impossibility On The West Coast?

West Coast Business Trends January 2026 – Long-Term Planning An Impossibility On The West Coast? Hardwood markets across the West Coast remain uneven, with contacts in California and Oregon describing a business environment that has been difficult to predict and harder to staff. While a range of species including Walnut, Hickory, Red and White Oak […]

Ontario Business Trends January 2026 – Strengthening The Forestry Sector And Budgeting For The New Year

Ontario Business Trends January 2026 – Strengthening The Forestry Sector And Budgeting For The New Year With the holiday season behind us, and a new year begins, businesses are reviewing and taking stock of their business plans and developing new opportunities for the coming year despite the many challenges and uncertainty of global markets we […]

Champions Of The Industry Meet in Philadelphia At LMC Expo

Champions Of The Industry Meet in Philadelphia At LMC Expo The 2025 LMC Expo, according to organizers, ignited a powerful gathering in Philadelphia, uniting the champions of the LBM industry, dealers, suppliers, and the LMC Team, to set the stage for a breakthrough year in 2026. Over three impactful days, LMC Dealers picked up exclusive […]

Quebec Business Trends January 2026 – Post Holiday Hesitation

Quebec Business Trends January 2026 – Post Holiday Hesitation With the holiday period behind us, some contacts reported sales to be lackluster. Businesses hesitate to increase production, while suppliers delay in building their inventory as there is a lack of confidence on what prices and demand will be like in the coming months. Some report […]

The SLB’s Investments Are Critical For Both Developers And Lumber Producers

The SLB’s Investments Are Critical For Both Developers And Lumber Producers Credit: Raftermen Photography As Managing Director of Timberland and Innovative Wood Products at Jamestown, I wear two distinct hats that reflect the dual priorities of our business.  As a forester, I oversee our investors’ timberland portfolio of nearly 90,000 acres spanning Georgia, Alabama, Pennsylvania, […]

The Future of Lumber, Led by NAWLA

The Future of Lumber, Led by NAWLA Introducing NAWLA’s New Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan The lumber and building materials distribution channel is changing faster than ever, and the North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) is changing right alongside. Over the past year, we embarked on something significant: reimagining our mission and vision to truly […]

Softwood Export Council Achieves $688 Million In International Sales For U.S. Softwood Suppliers

Softwood Export Council Achieves $688 Million In International Sales For U.S. Softwood Suppliers By Rose BradenPresidentSoftwood Export Councilrbraden@softwood.org In a year when the nation has paid close attention to the effective use of federal funds, the Softwood Export Council (SEC) continues to demonstrate how government support can yield significant economic returns. Operating as a lean […]