Who’s Who in Softwoods

Who’s Who in Softwoods Boiler And Welding Industry Veteran Manages Solid Fuel Sales Cliff Hurst Cliff Hurst is the solid fuel sales manager at Hurst Boiler & Welding Company, Inc. in Coolidge, GA. Products offered by the company include boilers and energy systems such as firetube, watertube, package, hybrid and solid fuel boilers in addition […]

SLB Programs Are Critical for the Lumber Industry’s Continuing Growth

SLB Programs Are Critical for the Lumber Industry’s Continuing Growth Broadstone Saratoga / Urbal Architecture / Axiom Engineering / Chad Case Photography. Courtesy of WoodWorks. The Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) is an industry-funded initiative with a specific mandate: promoting softwood lumber to increase and diversify demand and increase market share. The SLB’s mandate is to […]

Congress’ Inclusion of Housing Tax Credit a Win for Wood Products Industry

Congress’ Inclusion of Housing Tax Credit a Win for Wood Products Industry Jackson MorrillPresident & CEO of the American Wood Council awc.org This Summer, Congress passed the budget reconciliation package known as the “Big Beautiful Bill.” The 870-page bill focuses largely on tax policy, including most importantly for our industry, the permanent enhancement of the […]

We’re Off To The Hoosier State

We’re Off To The Hoosier State In a couple of weeks, members of the Hardwood Manufacturers Association (HMA) will be gathering in Fort Wayne, IN, Monday–Wednesday, September 15–17, for HMA’s 2025 Fall Regional Meeting. Our base of operations will be the Courtyard by Marriott Fort Wayne Downtown at Grande Wayne Convention Center. That Monday, HMA’s […]

Quebec Business Trends 2025 – Quebec Sees Consistent Sales

Quebec Sees Consistent Sales The summer construction break, and rainy weather over the June-July period, along with a slower economy, resulted in a decline in hardwood lumber production and the manufacture of finished goods. Some contacts report that sales to millwork and moulding customers and wholesalers are good, however. There is a reduction in demand […]

RAHC Awarded 2025 USDA Forest Service Wood Innovations Grant

RAHC Awarded 2025 USDA Forest Service Wood Innovations Grant The Real American Hardwood Coalition (RAHC) will receive $275,000 in funding under the 2025 USDA Forest Service Wood Innovations Grant program as part of an $80 million, nationwide investment to promote forest health and support rural communities through expansion and innovation of markets for timber and […]

A&M Hardwoods: A Legacy Of Quality And Commitment To Excellence 

A&M Hardwoods: A Legacy Of Quality And Commitment To Excellence  A&M Hardwoods, headquartered in Dundee, OH, has become a trusted name in the hardwood distribution industry. With a focus on providing quality domestic hardwoods, the company purchases around 20 million board feet of hardwood lumber annually. Specializing in a wide range of hardwood species and […]

Danner’s Cabinet Shop Introduces Fourth Generation

Danner’s Cabinet Shop Introduces Fourth Generation Anoka, MN–based, Danner’s Cabinet Shop, Inc., known for its custom-crafted hardwood cabinetry, annually purchases 140,000 board feet of Poplar, Maple, Oak and Rift White Oak (Select & Better 13/16, ripped one edge). The family-owned company has built a strong reputation for craftsmanship, quality, and innovation over its more than […]

Building A Lasting Partnership: How Lender Relationships Drive Success In Forest Financing

Building A Lasting Partnership: How Lender Relationships Drive Success In Forest Financing by Josh Davis Vice President Food and Agribusiness Timber, Farm Credit Mid-America. The Importance of a Trusted Council of Advisors and Partners In these turbulent times, while expansion plans are on hold, producers must focus on what lies ahead and, critically, on fostering […]

Penn-York And Ron Jones Hardwood Sales Team Up In Reno

Penn-York And Ron Jones Hardwood Sales Team Up In Reno Ron Jones Hardwood Sales Inc. was the recent host of the monthly Penn-York Lumbermen’s Club meeting, which was held at Wanago Country Club in Reno, PA. Michael Snow, executive director of the American Hardwood Export Council, was the guest speaker. In addition to a reception […]