Iranian war strands global timber shipments, but Arkansas impacts minimal
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The conflict in the Strait of Hormuz is restricting imports to the rapidly growing timber markets in the Middle East and northern Africa, according...
FRA’s Northeast Region Forest Forum Is an Opportunity for Dialogue
In the Forest Resource Association’s Northeast Region (New England and New York), we get together once a month (October – April) to discuss issues...
Department of Labor awards over $220K to laid-off Roseburg employees at Dillard plant
On Sept. 25, 2025, Roseburg Forest Products permanently closed its Dillard, Oregon facility, laying off 107 workers and causing significant economic disruption to the...
Hardwood Federation Provides Industry-Focused Updates in March 12th “D.C. Cheat Sheet”
The Hardwood Federation produces a “D.C. Cheat Sheet” newsletter to keep the industry up-to-date on the latest news from Washington D.C. Check out the...
Mead Lumber completes Knecht Home Center rename
Mead Lumber will complete the renaming of its former Knecht Home Center stores on March 13, when its Cañon City, CO location officially changes...
Rayonier announces leadership transition for executive wood products role
WILDLIGHT, Fla. — Rayonier Inc. announced that Ashlee Townsend Cribb has resigned as Executive Vice President, Wood Products to accept a CEO opportunity with...
Scarlett Inc. celebrates 60th anniversary, announces Open House tour
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — In 1965, Scarlett Inc. started as a local woodworking equipment supplier. Sixty years later, the Grand Rapids-based company has grown...
UFP Industries Banks on Business Initiatives Amid Residential Weakness
UFP Industries, Inc. UFPI is benefiting from the significant momentum in its Deckorators brand, alongside growing leverage from the Surestone technology and a successful...
Natale: Disruption is the norm for industry; opportunities still exist – Furniture Today
HIGH POINT — Headlines documenting global disruptions are ubiquitous for the first quarter of 2026, prompting countless on and off-the-record discussions about what’s next...
PuraMadera Accelerates Global Expansion, Bringing Amazon Wood and Mineral Rich Soil to Latin America...
PuraMadera expands into 10 Latin American and Caribbean markets, delivering traceable Amazon wood and mineral rich soil products shipped directly from Peru.
PuraMadera enters a...
