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Premier Custom Millwork: Continuing A Legacy Of Craftsmanship

Premier Custom Millwork: Continuing A Legacy Of Craftsmanship “We take pride in bringing long-lost designs back to life,” – Anthony Gil, general manager, Premier Custom Millwork Gil transports 5/4 Red Oak 9-10’ for an upcoming job. Attica Millwork Inc., a long-standing name in high-end custom millwork based in Attica, NY, officially closed its doors in […]

Newswires

Newswires Luke Chaddock Joins Prime Lumber Company Luke Chaddock Prime Lumber Company recently announced that Luke Chaddock joined the Prime Lumber family. Chaddock will be involved in sales, quality control and operating the dry kilns. Born and raised in Minerva, OH, Chaddock holds a Bachelor of Science in Wood Science and Technology from West Virginia […]

Western Wood Preservers Institute Seeks Executive Director

Western Wood Preservers Institute Seeks Executive Director Western Wood Preservers Institute (WWPI) is seeking an experienced, visionary leader to serve as its next executive director in representing the preservative- and fire-retardant-treated wood industry across western North America from its headquarters in Vancouver, WA. WWPI’s executive director reports directly to the board of directors and is […]

Peers Convene For Annual RTA Conference

Peers Convene For Annual RTA Conference The San Antonio Riverwalk Marriott in San Antonio, Texas, was the site of the recent 107th Railway Tie Association (RTA) Annual Conference. Marketed as a premier event, this annual gathering unites professionals from across the wood tie and railroad industries: sawmill owners, wood treaters, railroad engineers and procurement personnel, […]

Freshly Redesigned Traders Market: 2025 Event Recap

Freshly Redesigned Traders Market: 2025 Event Recap Recently, the North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) brought the industry together in Kansas City, MO, for one of the biggest events of the year: Traders Market. This year’s gathering had a fresh energy with a redesigned tradeshow floor including expanded networking hours and new interactive experiences. Attendees […]

Industry News – January 2026

Industry News – January 2026 New Installations By Cleereman Industries At Summer Shade Mill Cleereman Sales Engineer Rob Kittle met on site in Summer Shade, KY, with K&L Woodland Sawmill owner Brett Schultz to discuss what Schultz wanted out of his new Cleereman sawmill. K&L Woodland Sawmill produces crane mats and industrial boardroad. They also […]

Premier Custom Millwork: Continuing A Legacy Of Craftsmanship

Premier Custom Millwork: Continuing A Legacy Of Craftsmanship Attica Millwork Inc., a long-standing name in high-end custom millwork based in Attica, NY, officially closed its doors in June 2023, marking the end of a 140-year history. While that chapter has ended, it also marks the beginning of an expansion for another local, established business, named Premier […]

Equipment Manufacturers Expecting A Smoother 2026 Compared To A Rocky 2025

Equipment Manufacturers Expecting A Smoother 2026 Compared To A Rocky 2025 By Lara Stearsman and Barbara Powell In 2025, the increased usage of AI and efficiency upgrades in sawmills has been widely reported by many equipment manufacturers and service providers across the United States and Canada. Some of these upgrades have been caused by a […]

ALC Gets Economics Lesson From Professors

ALC Gets Economics Lesson From Professors Appalachian hardwood salespeople and buyers learned about the economics of lumber in 2025 from two East Tennessee State University (ETSU) professors recently. The Appalachian Lumbermen’s Club held its meeting at The Carnegie Hotel in Johnson City, TN, with presentations by Dr. Taylor Stephenson and Dr. Gary Shelley, both economics […]

Reflecting On 2025 And Looking Ahead: WCMA’s Commitments To Member Growth And Industry Connection

Reflecting On 2025 And Looking Ahead: WCMA’s Commitments To Member Growth And Industry Connection As we close out another productive year at the Wood Component Manufacturers Association, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the milestones, challenges and achievements that shaped our industry and our community. This past year underscored the strength, resilience and craftsmanship […]