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Lake States Business Trends May 2026 – A Stable Lake States Market

Lake States Business Trends May 2026 – A Stable Lake States Market Hardwood market activity across the Lake States region has remained generally steady in recent weeks, according to suppliers. While contacts described business as stable rather than strong, several noted that consistent order flow has helped maintain regular production schedules. Demand continues to vary […]

Ontario Business Trends May 2026 – Middle Eastern Conflicts Affect The Ontario Market

Ontario Business Trends May 2026 – Middle Eastern Conflicts Affect The Ontario Market Challenges continue for the hardwood sector, as the attack on Iran disrupted production and shipments of crude oil not only in Iran, but in other countries as well. Prices have risen, causing price hikes at the pumps, which is being felt by […]

Industry News – May 2026

Industry News – May 2026 Daniel Platts Serves As Lumber Buyer At O’Shea Lumber Company O’Shea Lumber Company recently announced that Daniel Platts is now serving the company as a fully trained lumber buyer. The company announcement noted that Platts has been with O’Shea Lumber Company since 2023. He brings hands-on hardwood industry experience developed […]

Northeast Business Trends My 2026 – The Northeast Struggles Through Spring

Northeast Business Trends My 2026 – The Northeast Struggles Through Spring The Northeastern hardwood market is leaden with negative or mediocre market reports. Transportation is troubled due to increased fuel prices while many lumber representatives struggle to see a bright side. The market demand for hardwoods in New York, as reported by one Northeast lumber […]

Who’s Who In Hardwoods – May 2026

Who’s Who In Hardwoods – May 2026 Kirkwood Stair & Millwork: Operational Since 1899 John Sappington is the plant manager for Kirkwood Stair & Millwork in Pacific, MO. Kirkwood Stair & Millwork has been in business since 1899 and is a leading designer and manufacturer of stair parts, circular staircases, mouldings and millwork, doors and […]

Why Knot Share Your Challenges So We Know How To Help?

Why Knot Share Your Challenges So We Know How To Help? Problem solving is never easy; if it were, it would not be a problem—just a minor issue. The complex challenges we face as a hardwood industry will not be solved overnight or by a single action. The NHLA Board of Directors is meeting this […]

Industry News – April 2026

Industry News – April 2026 Robinson Lumber Commissions Biochar Production System In New Albany, IN Robinson Lumber Company has commissioned its first biochar production system at its New Albany, Indiana facility, advancing the company’s focus on innovation and higher-value use of residuals. The PRD1000 is a modular, containerized unit integrated within the footprint of Robinson’s […]

Who’s Who In Hardwoods – April 2026

Who’s Who In Hardwoods – April 2026 Missouri Hardwood Purchases 1.5 Million Board Feet In Hardwood Lumber Edward Crumrine is the plant manager and lumber purchaser for Missouri Hardwood Products, located in Brighton, MO.                 The company specializes in hardwood flooring and purchases 1.5 million board feet of Red and White Oak, Hickory, Cherry, and […]

Life Leaves Marks And Hardwood Doesn’t Hide Them…

Life Leaves Marks And Hardwood Doesn’t Hide Them… “Every piece of hardwood tells a story and the moment it enters your home that story continues.” That is the theme from an exciting new video from Real American Hardwood (RAH) that was debuted at the 2026 Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association Convention in Indianapolis in February. The […]

The Long Game Is Paying Off: Raising Up The Next Generation In The Wood Products Industry

The Long Game Is Paying Off: Raising Up The Next Generation In The Wood Products Industry If you’re part of the forest products industry at large, you know all about the long game. It takes time for trees to mature. Decades, not just years. It also takes time to cultivate interest in people who will […]