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Industry Panel Updates ALC

Industry Panel Updates ALC The Appalachian Lumbermen’s Club (ALC) met recently at Hotel Roanoke in Roanoke, VA, for its annual spring meeting. The program featured a panel discussion on industry issues that included flooring, domestic markets, exports and railroad ties. Speakers reported that each of these sectors were flat in the first few months of […]

Why Knot Say Enough Is Enough

Why Knot Say Enough Is Enough Since 1898, the National Hardwood Lumber Association has focused on its mission to write rules for the measurement and inspection of hardwood lumber. However, since the 1999 peak of 6 billion board feet of domestic grade lumber consumption, the industry has seen a drastic decline, exacerbated by the 2008 […]

NELA Tackles Topics At Recent Winter Meeting

NELA Tackles Topics At Recent Winter Meeting The New England Lumbermen’s Association (NELA) kicked off their new year with the annual winter meeting which was held at the Inn at Northampton in Northampton, MA.  The day began with coffee and networking for the 80 attendees from all over the northeast and Canada. After a buffet-styled […]

Spring Meeting Lands Penn-York In New York

Spring Meeting Lands Penn-York In New York The Penn-York Lumbermen’s Club recently held a meeting in Ellicottville, NY, at Holiday Valley. Fitzpatrick & Weller Inc. and W.J. Cox Associates Inc. served as co-hosts of the evening. Guest speaker during the dinner engagement was John Bartow, executive director of Empire State Forest Products Association. Founded in […]

RAHC Chairman Message:

RAHC Chairman Message: By Dallin Brooks I have sat as the chair for the RAHC for just over a year now.  It was a year filled with transition and turmoil for the hardwood industry.  But I am proud of what the RAHC has been able to do in that time.  We refocused and survived when […]

What’s Next For HMA?

What’s Next For HMA? It’s hard to believe that it’s already May. The year is 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, and a preview of what comes next. HMA members consistently say Regional Meetings are one […]

Quebec Business Trends May 2026 – Cautious Preparation For The Spring Housing Market Is Underway

Quebec Business Trends May 2026 – Cautious Preparation For The Spring Housing Market Is Underway Depending on areas contacted some say business is off to a good start, while others say it is slow. Heading into early spring, they comment business is slightly slower than this time last year, while others note it is somewhat […]

West Coast Business Trends May 2026 – An Uneven West Coast

West Coast Business Trends May 2026 – An Uneven West Coast Hardwood market activity along the West Coast, particularly for species such as Red Alder, Walnut, White Oak and Soft Maple, has remained uneven in recent months. Producers and distributors across the region report cautious purchasing patterns and project-based ordering as buyers continue to limit […]

WCMA Springs Into Action

WCMA Springs Into Action Here at the WCMA, we are looking forward to welcoming members, Tech Partners, and others in the industry to WoodTech Connect 2026, May 11-13, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. We have lined up tours of seven outstanding facilities, plenty of opportunities to network, and an excellent speaker to discuss the state of […]

Southeastern Business Trends May 2026 – Southeastern Springtime Struggles

Southeastern Business Trends May 2026 – Southeastern Springtime Struggles The positive review for the hardwood marketplace in the Southeast was outnumbered by gloomy reports of weakness. Fuel prices have already impacted the market and labor remains a struggle. Quotas and growing overseas markets that might tighten margins are causes for concerns for many. The market […]