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Student Furniture Designs Amaze At Appalachian State

Student Furniture Designs Amaze At Appalachian State American hardwood species from Appalachia were designed and manufactured into 35 beautiful entries for the 2026 Student Furniture Design Competition at Appalachian State University (ASU), Boone, NC. Students from the Furniture Design program utilized Red and White Oak, Hard Maple, Walnut, Cherry and Black Locust in the year-long […]

HMA Packs The Tour Bus For Spring Regional Meeting

HMA Packs The Tour Bus For Spring Regional Meeting The  Hardwood Manufacturers Association’s (HMA) 2026 Spring Regional Meeting recently was held in Wausau, WI, with over 45 association members, non-members and industry suppliers in attendance. HMA stated that tours during the Spring Regional Meeting included: Kretz Lumber Company Antigo, WI Since 1929, Kretz Lumber Company […]

Ron Jones Hardwood Sales Hosts Next Penn-York Meeting; Burns Industrial Welcomes Club To Open House At Recent Event

Ron Jones Hardwood Sales Hosts Next Penn-York Meeting; Burns Industrial Welcomes Club To Open House At Recent Event Members and guests of the Penn-York Lumbermen’s Club recently enjoyed a game of golf at Cranberry Highlands Golf Course in Cranberry Township, PA, as the club convened for a monthly meeting. The golf game was followed by […]

ALC Welcomes Attendees To Annual Beach Event

ALC Welcomes Attendees To Annual Beach Event The Appalachian Lumbermen’s Club held its Annual Beach Meeting in North Myrtle Beach, SC, recently with dozens of sellers, buyers and suppliers to the hardwood industry. The Club met at the Avista Resort for the annual event and had more than 160 attendees. Casual networking was the theme […]

In Memoriam – Rémi Cadrin

In Memoriam – Rémi Cadrin Rémi Cadrin passed at the age of 85. A visionary, mentor and deeply dedicated man, Cadrin devoted nearly 70 years to the hardwood lumber industry. Throughout his remarkable career, he became widely respected not only for his leadership and knowledge but also for the kindness, generosity, and integrity with which […]

In Memoriam – Donald Howard Overmyer Jr.

In Memoriam – Donald Howard Overmyer Jr. Donald Howard Overmyer Jr., of Linden, AL, passed away peacefully at UAB Palliative Care on May 21, 2026, at the age of 88. He was born on December 11, 1937, in Chattanooga, TN, to Donald Howard Overmyer Sr. and Ruth Elberfeld Overmyer. He graduated from Baylor High School […]

In Memoriam – Thomas Elza Brown

In Memoriam – Thomas Elza Brown Thomas Elza Brown, aged 74, passed this life May 8, 2026 at his home in Bloomington, IN. Thom was born April 28, 1952, in Gibson County, son of the late Cecil Laverne and Margaret Louise (Waters) Brown. Thom loved the outdoors, his music, and his family. He was a […]

In Memoriam – Robert Kennedy Irving

In Memoriam – Robert Kennedy Irving It is with profound sadness that the family of Robert Kenneth Irving marked his passing in Moncton, New Brunswick, following a courageous battle with cancer. Robert K. Irving, Co-CEO of J.D. Irving, Limited, was born on December 3, 1954, in Saint John, New Brunswick. He was the second-oldest son […]

In Memoriam – Edward Julius “Buddy” Irby Jr.

In Memoriam – Edward Julius “Buddy” Irby Jr. Edward Julius “Buddy” Irby, Jr. passed away on May 20, 2026. He was 72. Born October 13, 1953 to Susie Hullum Irby and Edward J. Irby Sr., Buddy spent most of his life in Vicksburg, MS, graduating from Warren Central High School and earning a B.S. in […]

West Coast Business Trends July 2026 – A Consistent And Promising West Coast

West Coast Business Trends July 2026 – A Consistent And Promising West Coast Hardwood suppliers on the West Coast described market conditions as cautious but gradually improving, as inquiry levels and quote activity continued increasing across portions of California and the Pacific Northwest. While many customers remained selective with purchasing patterns, sources noted that residential […]