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A PRECIOUS GIFT WE CAN’T AFFORD TO SQUANDER
------------ BY PATRICK ADAMS
AS I SIT HERE writing this, flying home across the country from an industry event, I can’t shake the thought: should I even write this? Would it be easier to stay with safe topics—family, business, gratitude for this industry I love? Probably. But silence feels dishonest.
This week, a tragedy claimed the life of a young man, leaving his wife and children behind. On flights like this years ago, I’ve often wondered if I would make it home myself. That sobering thought makes me grateful for the freedoms I enjoy—freedoms made possible because others before us stood for ideals greater than themselves, sometimes at the cost of never coming home. That is the very essence of this experiment called the United States of America: imperfect people willing to sacrifice for something better.
And yet, what I see today doesn’t always resemble that America. We’re letting ourselves be divided by the loudest voices with the biggest megaphones. We’re told we’re enemies of one another, when in truth the things we’d truly die for—the things that unite us—are the same. Family. Safety. Opportunity. Hope. The noise convinces us otherwise, but we are not at war with each other unless we choose to be. Those who have not been to war should not ask for it.
When I’ve traveled beyond the well-marketed destinations, I’ve seen children playing in the dirt with joy that mirrors my own kids—yet with less food, less comfort, and far less certainty about tomorrow. I’ve seen parents looking at them with the same love I feel, but carrying a heavier burden of stress and doubt. That perspective reinforces how extraordinary this country really is, not just for us but for the world, as proof of what’s possible.
The America I know and love is still here, in the quiet strength of citizens who don’t make the headlines. It is in
the perseverance of people who build businesses, raise families, and do their best in tough conditions. It is in the belief that, even when we stumble, we are capable of more. Like my own children when they throw a tantrum, our country may act out of character at times, but the values underneath remain. I love my kids no less in those moments, and I believe we should love this country no less, even when it disappoints us.
It’s up to each of us to protect this gift. Not with louder arguments or deeper divisions, but with patience, humility and courage. Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Those words ring truer than ever. We cannot know the burdens others carry, but we can choose to ease them rather than add to them.
I know this industry is full of some of the most remarkable people I’ve ever met—people who have proven again and again that perseverance, grit and values make the impossible possible. If we can embody those same qualities in how we treat one another, then the America I love will not just endure—it will thrive.
I am grateful for the honor of serving you through these words, and grateful in advance for the grace of reading this with an open heart. May we remember that this country is a precious gift, bought with sacrifice, and best honored by how we live each day—with kindness, patience and gratitude not only for what we have, but for each other.
Thank you for the gift and honor of allowing me to be a part of this great industry, and for serving each of you in our own pursuit of something better.
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3. Eco-friendliness. Hardwood companies have been promoting their green credentials for decades, yet even tighter environmental laws, like the U.S. Lacey Act and the EUDR (European Union Deforestation-free Regulation) and changes—including overseas—are transforming how. We’re seeing stricter traceability, higher compliance costs, and evolving sourcing and certification strategies.
“Sustainability and certifications are becoming more and more concerning as the EUDR and others try to get away from risk-based models that FSC, SFI, CSA and PEFC use,” notes Dallin Brooks, executive director of the National Hardwood Lumber Association. “They are moving to more stringent GPS maps, and blockchain that show the deforestation and forest degradation in real time, but have other major shortcomings. This will come to play in the USA if manufacturers and wholesalers distribute overseas.”
4. New technology. In an effort to increase efficiency in production and distribution, hardwood companies are investing in a host of new tech tools, including AI, IoT and predictive analytics.
Perhaps most noteworthy, AI grading is finally coming on stream for the hardwood industry, promising increased speed, accuracy, consistency and yields. However, since there’s less human involvement, lumber buyers should make sure they get what they ordered. (See related story on next page.)
5. Mass timber. While the vast majority of mass timber utilizes softwood lumber, an increasing number of hardwoods are finding use in “niche” applications, including recent multi-story, high-profile projects build of red
oak, white oak, and tulipwood.
According to the American Hardwood Export Council, using higher-strength hardwoods would require significantly less wood to produce a cross-laminated timber than with traditional softwoods. CLT comprised of softwood would require seven layers to achieve the strength of just five layers of hardwoods such as tulipwood. The same holds true for other types of engineered wood products, including glulams and laminated veneer lumber. BPD
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GET THE LUMBER YOU ORDERED IN AN AGE OF AI GRADING
FOR MORE THAN a century, lumber buyers have relied on trained human graders to determine whether boards meet industry standards. Now, as artificial intelligence systems increasingly step in to assist with grading, buyers face a new challenge: how to make sure the lumber they receive lives up to the specs they ordered.
AI grading brings significant advantages. Cameras and sensors can scan lumber faster than the human eye. They can measure tiny defects with precision, and apply consistent rules without fatigue. Mills adopting AI often tout increased efficiency and uniformity. Still, buyers should remember that every grading system—human or machine— has limits. If you’re purchasing AI-graded lumber, here are steps to protect yourself and ensure quality.
1 Understand the System Being Used
Not all AI graders are the same. Some are designed to exactly match standards set by agencies such as the National Hardwood Lumber Association, while others are optimized for mill-specific tolerances or proprietary grading schemes. Ask suppliers which system they use, how
it’s calibrated, and how often it’s checked against certified human graders.
2 Request Transparency and Documentation
AI grading machines usually record data for every board they scan. Buyers can—and should—ask for access to reports that document the yield and defect breakdown. Detailed reports can give you confidence that the system is classifying lumber as ordered.
3 Ask About Human Oversight
The best operations use AI in tandem with human graders. Machines handle the bulk of the scanning, but trained inspectors audit results and intervene if something looks questionable. Confirm with your supplier that humans remain in the loop.
4 Verify With Spot Checks
Even with AI, buyers should continue to perform random inspections on incoming shipments. Spot checking a small percentage of the load helps verify that grading matches the order and provides a baseline for trust with the supplier.
5 Establish Clear Contracts
Make sure purchase agreements specify the grading rules being applied—whether NHLA, proprietary or otherwise—and what recourse you have if material arrives out of spec. AI grading may reduce disputes, but clear agreements still matter.
6 Build Relationships, Not Just Transactions
Ultimately, trust remains key. Work with mills and distributors who are transparent about their technology and willing to back up their claims. Buyers who build strong relationships with suppliers will have an easier time addressing any issues if discrepancies arise.
Bottom line: AI grading offers tremendous benefits for the lumber industry. But buyers who take a proactive approach—asking the right questions, checking the data, and maintaining clear expectations—can make sure that “AI graded” doesn’t mean “buyer beware,” but rather “better consistency and confidence.” BPD
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Like the foods we buy, when it comes to decking, we want natural and real. Redwood is always available in abundance of options. So stock the shelves! Unlike mass-produced and inferior products, Redwood is strong, reliable and possesses many qualities not found in artificial products. They maintain temperatures that are comfortable in all climates.
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DO IT BEST MARKS FIRST FALL MARKET WITH TRUE VALUE
DO IT BEST and True Value opened the doors to their first fully integrated Fall Market in Indianapolis, In., drawing record-breaking attendance. Thousands of independent dealers gathered for four days of buying, learning and networking—making it the largest independent event in the industry.
“This market is proof of what independents can achieve when two industry leaders come together with a shared vision,” said Dan Starr, CEO of Do it Best and True Value. “Our investments in branding, merchandising, and vendor partnerships are designed to help independent dealers grow bigger, stronger and faster in their communities.”
The show, held Sept. 5-8 at the Indiana Convention Center, showcased the combined strength of Do it Best and True Value. Dealers experienced firsthand the significant investments being made in branding, marketing and merchandising across both banners. New brand initiatives included expanded consumer marketing programs from Do it Best and the unveiling of the 2026 True Value national brand awareness campaign featuring the chain’s new celebrity spokesperson, actor Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation).
“This market showcases our continued investment in building strong in-store experiences,” True Value president Dent Johnson said. “An exciting highlight is
the return of Destination True Value, a revitalized and reimagined store design featuring modern layouts, updated signage, and curated assortments. Dealers can walk through the refreshed concept in Assortment City on the market floor, gaining inspiration on how to elevate customer experiences, strengthen brand visibility and drive sales.”
Alongside True Value’s brand enhancements, Do it Best featured its award-winning store design solutions in Solutions in Action, together reinforcing a shared commitment to equipping independents with powerful branding tools that preserve their local identity while amplifying their market presence.
Outdoor living took center stage with the expansion of Broil King and Napoleon to the Do it Best and True Value assortments. The premium grilling brands bolster a “good, better, best” strategy, creating grilling destinations in each store. At the high-energy Power Preview, dealers saw these products in action—complete with live cooking, exclusive dating terms, and deep discounts.
“Our Fall Market also puts a big spotlight on lumber and building materials, a cornerstone of independent growth,” said Do it Best president Nick Talarico. “Our Do it Best and True Value dealers are exploring all the can’t-miss LBM VIP Deals. These are exclusive in-person
LBM PREVIEW: Do it Best president Nick Talarico and True Value president Dent Johnson shared the stage to brief members of the wonders ahead at the coop’s first fully integrated Fall Market in Indianapolis.
savings on core building categories. And our expanded Studio 695 showroom features complete room concepts— from laundry and garage solutions to master baths and outdoor patios—providing inspiration to position stores as full-service destinations.”
LBM Learning Sessions delivered actionable strategies on topics ranging from AI applications for profitability to futures market insights and operational playbooks that boost productivity and margins.
During the market, Talarico and Johnson shared ways that True Value and Do it Best members were continuing to gain additional benefits from last year’s merger. Citing examples, Johnson said, “We’ve implemented 10,000 price reductions over a very short period to ensure our retailers are competitive. We swiftly adapted to a major change in the grilling category. We complemented strong offerings with brands like Stanley Black-Decker by adding Milwaukee and Freud/Diablo to True Value stores. Drop ship through True Value has returned. We expanded our partnerships with Broil King and Napoleon, and we’re
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Do it Best and True Value recognized their topperforming vendor partners over the last year, including:
WITHIN ASSORTMENT CITY, True Value retailers could view full planogram displays of new and existing product lines across various categories to help them decide on inventory and secure deals from suppliers. Do it Best members could visit a Solutions in Action model storefront at the show.
strengthening private label brands like Easy Care, Green Thumb, Best Look and more.”
Talarico continued, “In addition to products… over the next few years, our back-end systems, teams, catalogs and pricing strategies will come together as one to give you better buying power, better tools, and more consistency across the board.”
Do it Best is also rolling out three new marketing “easy buttons,” designed to help members quickly drive awareness, traffic and sales:
(1) The easy promo plan, allowing retailers to enroll in promo pricing and marketing for monthly promos all at one time.
(2) An ecommerce ignition kit—a total package solution including marketing vehicles, and store operations instructions to really get the ecommerce program off to a great start.
(3) The postcard power pack, which will send out two postcards a month on behalf of enrolled stores to their local communities. The program offers multiple options for postcards, so retailers can pick and choose which ones they think will work best for their audience.
In addition, True Value is getting a national ecommerce engine that can show member retailers’ inventory and pricing, provide the opportunity for it to be bought online, and allow customers to either pick up their purchases in store or have them shipped directly to them.
The market floor was packed with immersive displays, vendor showcases, and new product launches. From the Solutions in Action and Assortment City storefronts, and pro-focused planograms in Contractor Solutions, to over 800 Market-only VIP Deals, the event highlighted the breadth of opportunities available across both brands.
“With record-breaking attendance, a unified market floor, and an expanded lineup of vendor partnerships and programs, the first integrated Fall Market sets a powerful tone for the future of Do it Best and True Value,” Starr said. “As independent dealers explore new products, strategies and solutions, the message is clear: The combined strength of the company is fueling a new era of growth.” BPD
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WHEN SHOULD WE GIVE THE PRICE?
WE GIVE OUR PRICE to our customers when they ask for it. We must structure our calls so that the customer does ask for our price.
Many sellers enter conversations with customers giving them every detail of their (the seller’s) proposal, including price, leaving the customer with nothing left to ask. The customer then says, “Thanks, I’ll get back to you.” We, as sellers, are left frustrated.
When we discuss the positives of our proposal, leaving price out, the customer who is interested is compelled to ask, “What’s your price?” From here, we are in a selling conversation. We are in a dialogue. Isn’t dialogue what we want with our customers?
As sellers we are not information dispensers. We are information sharers. We share information with customers who are willing to share their interest or desire with us. (I’ll share my price if you share some interest in my offering.)
In competitive markets, often the price we give is only used to keep our competition honest. We should only give prices to customers who are thinking of buying from us, not to customers who are “shopping our number.” We have nothing to hide, but we don’t need to advertise our price to non-customers who are going to take our price to our competitors and use it against us. We give price after building value
Seller: “John, I’ve got a great deal on sheathing today. We are selling it well and the market is moving in our favor. We feel the market is strong and have many customers who are buying.”
Buyer: “That sounds good. What is your price?”
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We give price after establishing customer need
Seller: “John, we’ve got a great deal on sheathing. Are you needing any sheathing right now?”
Customer: “I may, what’s your price?”
Seller: “John, the price is the icing on the cake, but before we go into that, how much are you going to need in the next week or two?”
If the customer is king, then what are we?
Many sellers have the attitude that the customer is king. This attitude is fine. This tells us what the customer means to us. But what do we mean to the customer? What is our role in their mind? Are we just someone they are using to keep their favorite supplier honest? Is that the position we want to be in?
Absolutely not. We want to be an equal with our customers. We want to be their trusted advisors. We want to be kings also. We are in competitive markets. Holding price gives us the opportunity to compete. Holding price creates a “vital tension” that is good for a sales call. Giving price before interest has been shown eliminates the possibility of us even competing for the order.
Giving price to customer’s before they show interest makes selling a oneway street. It is our responsibility as sellers to make selling a two-way street. Holding price will help us do that.
When we are in the middle of building value or trying to establish need, many customers will interrupt and ask, “What’s your price?” Here are a few responses we can use to hold the
customer off until we have built value/ established need with our customers:
“That’s the good part, John, but let’s discuss the other points of this item first. You’re going to love the price.”
“That’s the icing on the cake.”
“You’re going to love the price, but let me tell you the details first and see if this item will work for you.”
“Do you need it?”
“The price might vary depending on when you need it to ship or how many you need. When do you need it to ship? How many do you need to buy?”
Some customers will become irritated when we don’t give them a price immediately. Holding the price can be a delicate move. But it is necessary. We need to deal with our customer’s irritation in a positive, confident way. Won’t we be irritated if we give a price and the customer says, “Thanks, I’ll let you know”?
The structure of a sales call is important. Holding price until our customer shows interest creates a structure that is more advantageous to us as sellers. It doesn’t guarantee victory, but it does guarantee we will be in more sales calls and fewer “thanks for the information” calls. BPD
JAMES OLSEN
MAKING EMPLOYEE DECISIONS
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BY PAIGE McALLISTER
I SPEAK WITH clients every day who want to terminate an employee for poor performance, unacceptable attendance, or personality clashes. They are concerned, rightfully so, about the impacts on their business by either keeping an employee who is not meeting expectations or by letting them go in this litigious time. It can seem like a no-win situation, which can paralyze employers, leading to problems such as low productivity or sales and increased turnover of valuable employees.
I often hear, “It’s employment-at-will, right? Doesn’t that mean I can fire someone at any time for any reason?” While this is technically accurate, I remind them that it must be a non-discriminatory reason and that anyone can “sue-at-will” claiming to have been discriminated against, despite the facts of the case. If a claim is filed, the employer must be able to prove why they took the action and that it had nothing to do with the individual having a characteristic (such as race, color, religion, sex [including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity], national origin, age, disability, genetic information, and military or veteran status) protected under federal, state, or local law.
Making these employment decisions even more challenging is the heightened political debate and disagreement around discrimination and protected status, including:
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): President Trump’s executive orders rescinding DEI programs in the federal government, along with the ongoing culture clash between DEI and “anti-woke” philosophies, have created distinct “sides” to each situation. Often, complex decisions are (fairly or unfairly) reduced to one characteristic, such as race or sex. The potential heightened sensitivity on either side of an adverse employment situation increases the likelihood that a terminated employee will sue for discrimination, even with legitimate factors behind the decision.
Reverse discrimination claims are increasingly being filed, pursued, and won by employees who argue that they were discriminated against based on a non-protected characteristic, claiming that they were adversely impacted or held to a higher standard because they do not claim a protected status. The recent unanimous United States Supreme Court decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services clarified that Title VII does not impose a higher standard for people in majority groups and negated the additional requirement of “background circumstances” many lower courts have imposed upon reverse discrimination claims to succeed. Instead, Title VII focuses on individuals, not groups, so every case should be judged based on the individual circumstances.
At the end of the day, there is no guaranteed way to prevent an employee or applicant from filing a discrimination claim or lawsuit, regardless of the reason behind adverse employment action, nor how frivolous a claim might appear. The best thing an employer can do is build and gather evidence to support their defense throughout the process, in the hope of defending their decision if needed. This includes:
Developing accurate and comprehensive job descriptions, customized for every position, to define what is truly required in that position. Good job descriptions should not only include required job duties, experience, and/or education but should also include the essential requirements of the job such as the physical (i.e., weight to be lifted, standing, sitting, using hands or fingers, etc.), mental (i.e., ability to read, speak, or comprehend instructions in a specific language; perform math computations; or make analytical decisions), and environmental (i.e., outside, non-climate-controlled, hot, humid, cold, etc.) factors along with the specific expectations and frequency of each. These must be critical to the job duties of each
position and not just a wish list to make things easier for the company. Occasionally, certain jobs may also require that an employee possess a particular characteristic that is usually protected by law. These bona fide occupational qualifications (BFOQ) are permitted but only when necessary. For example, the requirement for only a male to be placed to serve as an attendant in a men’s locker room could be acceptable, as would requiring only a female to be placed in a women’s lounge. These situations are extremely limited, so they should be reviewed carefully and defined accurately.
Hiring well by using a practical and unbiased hiring process and training interviewers and selectors on compliant practices. Know who you are hiring by conducting thorough background checks, including criminal history checks, credit checks, and reference checks. Follow employment law to determine what information can be used to exclude a candidate from further consideration. Expand your insight into potential employees through valid behavioral assessments to ensure they have the profile ideal for success.
Documenting every employment action, positive or negative, minor or severe, first incident or last chance. While not needed to take an employment action, this documentation may be required as part of your defense if faced with a lawsuit and cannot be created after the fact. Whether using an evaluation as part of your regular performance review process or using warnings through your progressive discipline process, each document should show the ongoing conversation to define expectations,
Q. We have a remote workforce. One of our employees just moved to a different state. It does not impact their job performance or schedule, but is there anything we need to do?
A . Having remote employees does not negate an employer’s obligation to follow the laws of the state and city where their employees work. This means that not only do companies need to comply with regulations in the state where their corporate office is located, but they also need to follow those wherever an employee works, including from a home office and, in some cases, where they will be working for an extended period.
Since your employee has moved, you will need to enroll with their new state of residence to ensure that proper payroll taxes are withheld and unemployment records are maintained. You will also need to ensure your Workers’ Comp coverage is valid for that state. Since all states and some cities have unique employment laws, you also need to research applicable employment laws, such as breaks, paid and protected time off, leaves of absence, and wage-and-hour laws. If you do not have the capacity to expand into other states or do not want to be obligated to follow the more restrictive or beneficial laws of certain states, you can restrict where an employee is permitted to work from, either for a short or extended period of time. You can require them to get permission before working in a new location and reserve the right to deny such requests.
assess an employee compared to those expectations, explain how they need to improve while offering resources to help them do so, and detail the repercussions for their failure to improve. It should be detailed in writing and signed off by both the supervisor and the employee (or by a manager serving as a witness if the employee refuses to sign). Allowing the employee to add their comments is also a strong practice to prove the conversation took place.
Being consistent is critical. You always need to adjust your expectations or actions based on each situation. That said, you should also set the same or similar expectations for each person within the same or similar position. You need to treat all employees the same whether they are your favorite person or someone who drains your enthusiasm and patience. Be as consistent as possible but do not be so rigid as to not provide employees with the variation needed for them to accomplish their jobs given their circumstance.
While my general advice—consistency, documentation, and focusing on essential job requirements—has been the same over my 25 years as an HR consultant, current factors such as recent legal decisions, executive orders, government agency guidance, and our contentious and litigious society in general have made that advice even more critical for every company to follow every day for every employee. BPD
– Paige McAllister, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, is vice president for compliance with The Workplace Advisors, Inc. Reach her at (877) 660-6400 or paige@theworkplaceadvisors.com.
FOR THE BEST LUMBER, STICK WITH LOCAL
WHEN CUSTOMERS WALK into a lumberyard, what drives their choice? Do they grab what’s on sale, stick with something they’ve used before, or simply choose the pile closest to the checkout? At first glance, lumber might look interchangeable—but looks can be deceiving. Not all boards are created equal, and the differences matter more than most people realize.
The truth is simple: where your lumber comes from makes a huge difference. Choosing local, geographically relevant wood is not only better for performance, but also for your community, your wallet, and the planet.
Why “Geographically Relevant” Matters
Geographically relevant means buying local or regional products that support your area’s economy and environment. In lumber, this principle is especially powerful. Locally grown species are adapted to the climate, naturally durable, and often processed by mills that reinvest in the community.
Let’s take a closer look by comparing eastern white pine, a well-known species with deep roots in New England, to radiata pine, a fast-growing species imported from places like Chile and New Zealand. The contrast is striking. Ready?
The Growth Cycle
Eastern white pine is a tree of patience. It grows slowly and evenly, producing tight growth rings, a uniform grain, and natural resilience. Its strength and character come from nothing more than sun and rain, creating lumber with beauty and staying power.
Radiata pine, on the other hand, grows quickly and unevenly, resulting in weaker fibers, poor decay resistance, and wood with little natural character. The difference is clear the moment you put the two side by side.
The Carbon Footprint
Buying local lumber isn’t just a practical choice, it’s an environmental one. Locally grown pine only travels short distances to reach the mill, then the lumberyard, and then the jobsite. Less transportation means fewer trucks and ships pumping CO2 into the atmosphere.
Compare that to radiata pine, which often travels thousands of miles by sea and land before it ever reaches a customer. That journey leaves behind a carbon footprint the size of Bigfoot.
Meanwhile, most modern U.S. mills maximize sustainability by using every part of the tree for lumber, fuel, mulch or
other byproducts, ensuring nothing goes to waste. Supporting these mills keeps the environmental footprint low and the benefits local.
Durability and Performance
Eastern white pine has stood the test of time. Builders have trusted it for more than 300 years in applications ranging from homes and barns to trim and paneling. It naturally resists decay, holds up well against pests, and boasts a straight, strong grain. Plus, it’s gorgeous!
Radiata pine, in contrast, offers little natural resistance. To make it viable, it is sometimes chemically treated just to compete. Without those treatments, failure could happen much earlier than with real, naturally grown wood.
Safe and Sustainable
Another advantage of local lumber like eastern white pine is what it isn’t treated with. The wood is naturally resilient and requires no harsh chemicals. That makes it safer for the environment, for lumberyards and builders handling it, and for the families who will live with it in their homes.
Imported radiata often relies on chemical immersion to extend its lifespan, adding cost, complexity and risk.
Supporting Local Communities
Every board of local pine sold represents more than just a building material. It represents jobs in the woods, in the mills, in transportation, and in retail. It keeps dollars circulating in local economies instead of sending them overseas. That kind of impact has never been more important than it is today.
The Clear Choice
So, which lumber would you rather offer your customers: wood that’s durable, beautiful, and sustainable? Lumber that has been trusted for centuries, which supports local economies, which carries a fraction of the carbon footprint, and that can be easily customized and worked with? Or imported wood that arrives with environmental baggage?
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HOOD BUILDING HIGHER-TECH MISSISSIPPI SAWMILL
Hood Industries will invest $245 million upgrading its existing sawmill operations in Waynesboro, Ms., to enhance the facility’s capabilities.
Built in multiple phases on the existing site, the project will be executed in close collaboration between the Hood team, Comact and Piche to ensure the existing facility remains operational throughout the construction process. This phased approach is designed to keep production losses to a minimum, providing as little disruption to employees, timber suppliers and customers as possible.
Operations at the modernized mill are set to begin in early October 2026, after which demolition of the existing facility will commence.
“We have partnered with both Comact and Piche on a successful modernization project at our facility in Bogalusa, La.,” says Jay Galloway, president of Hood Industries. “As we began to explore our options for upgrading the Waynesboro facility it became obvious to continue the partnership with these two companies. Their technical expertise, collaborative approach, and proven ability to deliver cutting-edge and reliable solutions made them a natural fit as we continue to invest in the future of our operations.”
The Waynesboro facility will
feature a fully integrated sawmill provided by Comact along with two new continuous dual path kilns and a new gas burner installed on the existing continuous dry kiln will increase drying capacity and energy efficiency. The planer mill will be upgraded with lumber handling equipment from Piche to include a planer infeed system, trimmer and sorter line with a lumber stacker. In addition, Comact will provide a Miller planer and GradExpert system in the planer mill. Comact’s AI-powered Smart Vision tools will be integrated throughout the process to continuously monitor operations and optimize throughput.
Mississippi Development Authority is providing assistance through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive, or MFLEX, program. MDA also is providing assistance for road and infrastructure improvements. Wayne County and AccelerateMS are assisting with the expansion, as well.
Based in Hattiesburg, Ms., Hood Industries operates wood manufacturing and distribution concerns, including two plywood and three lumber manufacturing plants and 23 specialty wood product distribution operations, located in 18 states serving the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest and Southwest U.S., employing more than 1,300 people.
LUMBERMAN'S WHOLESALE EXPANDS IN NORTHWEST
Lumberman’s Wholesale, Inc., Montgomery, Il., a family-owned distributor of premium building products, is opening its third location this fall. The new branch in northwest Arkansas marks a significant step in LWI’s continued expansion, enabling broader service coverage across southwest Missouri and deepening distribution reach throughout Northwest Arkansas and surrounding markets both east and west.
“This expansion is about more than territory; it’s about staying committed to the customers and vendors who trust us,” said Jeff Esposito of LWI. “Our team has worked hard to build a reputation of excellence and dependability. We are excited to bring that same standard to the northwest Arkansas market. With strong vendor support,
our incredible team of people, and the same values my dad built this company on in 1980, we’re ready to serve our expanded market with the same energy and commitment.”
The new location will distribute the full line of Envision Outdoor Living Products and the Westlake Royal Building Products portfolio, including TruExterior, Versetta Stone, Sturdi Mount, Celect Cellular Composite Siding, and Royal Trim & Mouldings. Other brands include AFCO Columns & Railings, Titebond, Henry Building Envelope Systems, and Screeneze.
“LWI’s new location enhances our ability to support a growing region with the innovative, high-performance products our customers expect,” said Steve Booz, vice president of marketing at Westlake Royal Building Products.
Hartville Hardware & Lumber opened a larger replacement location in Middlefield, Oh., on Sept. 12.
Eberhard Lumber, New Braunfels, Tx., is closing in December after 72 years, with the retirement of owners Diana and Dennis Eberhard.
Wilson Lumber held a ribbon cutting at its newly rebranded location in Fairview, Tn., previously known as Nashville Lumber Co.
Rocky’s Ace Hardware is anticipating a February 2026 opening for a new location in Manchester, Ct.
Alliance Building Center, Daleville, Al., has been opened by Shane Wagler in the former Builders Cash & Carry building. Rob Gilbreath is store manager.
Eldredge Lumber & Hardware-Selectwood, Portsmouth, N.H., held a Sept. 11 grand opening to show off its new hardware store, flooring showroom, and Marvin Design Gallery.
Huskey Building Supply, Franklin, Tn., held a Sept. 25 grand opening for its new Marvin window and door showroom.
Gillman Do it Best Home Center rolled out its new store in North Vernon, In., with a grand opening celebration Aug. 15-16.
Summit Ace Hardware has been opened in Amarillo, Tx., by Megan Hamilton.
Ritter’s True Value Hardware, Mechanicsburg, Pa., closed at the end of September after 117 years.
Ace Hardware is adding a new store in Cortland, Pa.
Howard Walker’s True Value Hardware has opened in Henrietta, Tx.
Wyoming Ace Hardware, Richmond, R.I., is closing to allow the retirement of owner Rick Osborne, who opened the store in 2003.
Lowe’s is opening new stores next month in Midlothian and Royse City, Tx.
Enyart’s Hardware, Rochester, In., celebrated its 50th anniversary.
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NORTHERN CROSSARM CHANGES HANDS
Northern Crossarm Co., Chippewa Falls, Wi., has been sold after 103 years of Bischel family ownership.
Peder Anderson, a longtime employee with over 30 years of experience and who shares the same family values, has purchased the business from Pat Bischel, who is retiring.
Bishcel started helping out at the company at the age of 8, sweeping floors, picking up trash, and performing other light-duty jobs. From there, he had the opportunity to be a part of every aspect of the business.
“For the last 65 years, it is the only job I have had,” Bischel said. “When I first started with Northern Crossarm, we were involved in the manufacture and sale of wood crossarms to telephone and power companies. Eventually we became involved in the wood preservative industry. It has been an amazing experience, being part of a growing company in an exciting industry. I could not have asked for a better place to spend my career.”
A retirement party will be held for Bischel on Oct. 16 for customers, suppliers and friends.
ABC SUPPLY ACQUIRES MISSISSIPPI DEALER
ABC Supply Co., the largest wholesale distributor of roofing products in North America, has acquired Exterior Home Products, LLC, a family-run business in Columbus, Ms.—becoming ABC Supply’s fourth location in Mississippi.
Founded in 2002 by Melton and Brenda Knight, Exterior Home Products has been a trusted resource for builders and contractors in the Starkville-Columbus area for more than two decades. Known for its outstanding customer service and top-tier selection of siding, windows, decking, specialty millwork and gutter products, the company has built a strong reputation rooted in relationships and reliability.
The Columbus location will continue operations as ABC Supply, with Jason Knight, son of the original owners, remaining on as branch manager.
COURT RULES FOR MOSO BAMBOO
The United States District Court for the District of Delaware has ruled in favor of MOSO North America, Inc. and MOSO International B.V. in a patent contempt case brought by Dasso International, Inc. and Easoon USA, LLC.
The court concluded that MOSO’s Bamboo Thermo and the redesigned Bamboo X-treme products, along with their manufacturing processes, are colorably different from the previously adjudicated infringing products and do not infringe the relevant claims of U.S. Patent 8,709,578. As a result, the court denied Easoon’s motion to hold MOSO in contempt.
To satisfy earlier patent infringement litigation brought by Dasso, MOSO agreed to modify its manufacturing process and product design. The decision affirms that MOSO’s modifications effectively addressed the prior findings, allowing the company to continue its operations without further legal impediments.
Brett Kelly, CEO of MOSO North America, Inc., expressed optimism following the ruling: “Now we can focus on selling bamboo building materials rather than these needless distractions.”
GENERATION 7: Kevin Hancock (center), sixth-generation owner of Hancock Lumber, Casco, Me., welcomed his daughters, Abby Doherty and Sydney Hillman, to the company’s board of directors.
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Trussworks is putting the finishing touches on a new truss/panel plant in Wauchula, Fl.
Two Rivers Lumber Co. is installing a MiCROTEC CT log scanner at its new state-of-the-art SYP sawmill currently under construction in Coosa County, Al.
White Cap acquired Stuart Building Products, Pompano Beach and Fort Myers, Fl., and Reinforcing Steel Supply, with branches in Austin, Corpus Christi, Belton, Odessa and Mustang Ridge, Tx.
United Window & Door is adding state-of-the-art equipment and more than 40,000 sq. ft. to its facility in Wayne, N.J., increasing production capacity by more than 250,000 windows per year.
Florida Lumber Co., Miami, Fl., is now carrying Metaltech exterior scaffolding.
BPWood, in partnership with SaferWood ThermexFR, announced its ThermoWood Ayous and ThermoWood Nordic Pine successfully passed independent third-party testing to achieve Class A ignition-resistant status per ASTM E2768 (E84 30-minutes) after ASTM D2898 accelerated weathering—the first available in North America.
ABC Supply and Pella were the top-ranked LBM industry companies named to Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026 list, earning five-star ratings. Others also making the list were Home Depot, Menards, Ace Hardware, Ollie’s Bargain Outlets, Lowe’s, Ganahl Lumber, Hampton Lumber, HD Supply, LP Building Solutions, and Kohler.
Misura Group completely redesigned its website to better aid LBM companies in their executive searches.
Combilift recently produced its 100,000th multidirectional forklift and is celebrating the milestone and is raffling it off, with all proceeds donated to UNICEF Ireland’s Children’s Emergency Fund.
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FIRE STRIKES WEABER ON EVE OF LAYOFFS
Authorities are investigating a late-night fire Sept. 8 at Weaber Inc.’s sawmill and headquarters location in Lebanon County, Pa.
The company had filed a WARN notice in July at its nearby distribution center, indicating that 145 employees would be laid off from July 26 through Sept. 9. On Aug. 1, Weaber filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Firefighters spent eight hours battling the fire well into the next day before they were able to get it under control.
The hardwood lumber and millwork manufacturer was founded in 1941.
VENERABLE MAINE YARD LIQUIDATED
Rathbun Lumber Co., Presque Isle, Me., has been shuttered and its assets sold at auction to help pay off creditors.
The nearly 80-year-old lumberyard quietly closed late in the spring after its property was foreclosed upon. Its equipment, inventory and fixtures were sold in a timed online auction that began on Aug. 17. The real estate and building went under the auction block on Sept. 8.
The business was run by the Rathbun family until 2016, when owner Alden Rathbun sold it to longtime employee James McLaughlin.
DECKS & DOCKS EXPANDS TO PENNSYLVANIA
Decks & Docks Co., Clearwater, Fl., has acquired Service Wholesale, Inc., a Downington, Pa.-based distributor of building and remodeling materials.
The transaction supports Decks & Docks’ continued growth as a specialty distribution business with the addition of its first Pennsylvania location and the introduction of roofing and siding materials to its product offering. SWI will operate under the Decks & Docks Co. banner, and its employees will continue to provide their customers with the same high-quality expertise and service they have delivered for more than 38 years.
SWI distributes and supplies a variety of outdoor living building products, including composite decking, fencing, roofing, siding and other building products. SWI carries major decking, roofing and siding brands, and sells directly to its primary customer base of contractors, deck builders and remodelers from its location in
Downingtown. SWI was founded in 1987 and purchased by the Schmidt family in 1995. Eric and Matt Schmidt succeeded their father, Stephen Schmidt, as the leaders of SWI in 2009. The Schmidts will lead SWI and are excited to reinvest under the Decks & Docks brand.
Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Clearwater, Fl., Decks & Docks operates a network of 58 facilities across 20 states, shipping domestically and internationally.
SRS SNAGS DFW’S ROADRUNNER ROOFING
SRS Distribution Inc. acquired Roadrunner Roofing Supply, a wholesale distributor of residential roofing and related accessories serving the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Arlington, Tx., Roadrunner had been owned and operated by Rick McLaughlin, employing a team of 21 people. McLaughlin and the company’s management team will continue to lead the business going forward.
McLaughlin noted, “We have long known that SRS would be a natural growth partner for our team. From the outset of our conversations, it was clear that SRS shared our people-first approach to business. As we begin this new chapter in our company’s history, our commitment to serving our customers, suppliers and employees remains steadfast. We are ecstatic about our shared future and cannot wait to see what we can accomplish together.”
Founded in 2008 and based in McKinney, Tx., SRS operates under a family of local brands encompassing more than 800 locations across 48 states. SRS is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Home Depot, Inc.
DO IT BEST TEAMS UP WITH TOOLBX
To stress its commitment to providing independent LBM dealers with innovative digital tools to support pro contractor customers, Do it Best is now offering exclusive pricing for Toolbx—a B2B solution designed to help contractors approve quotes, place orders, and pay their bills online.
Professional contractors account for over 60% of sales at independent lumberyards, and Do it Best is making this strategic move to help dealers capture even more of that revenue. Toolbx connects directly to each yard’s ERP, giving on-account customers instant access to invoices, statements, credits, and order history.
Toolbx users can filter transactions by job tag, approve change orders on their phones, and settle balances via ACH or credit card in seconds. Behind the scenes, Toolbx pulls a live aging report, creates one-click payment links, and triggers automated email or text reminders—features that have the ability to cut days-sales-outstanding by roughly 25%.
On the sales side, the Pro Digital Quote and Order platform pulls real-time pricing, stock levels, and lead times straight from each yard’s ERP, while a smart AI-powered search bar, trained on construction terminology, helps pros find items fast. Digital credit applications and esignature capability let dealers approve terms and lock in signed quotes with no paperwork required. A built-in platform messaging feature centralizes all text conversations in one place so any team member can respond, and also serves as a quick way to send payment reminders when staff review overdue accounts.
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Rick Woltjer, ex-Lumbermen’s, has been named vice president of sales for Building Products Inc., Sioux Falls, S.D. Jason Sigl, ex-O’Donnell Metal Deck, is the new chief financial officer.
Andy Carberry, ex-Middleton Building Supply, has been named general mgr. of Hancock Lumber, Salisbury, Ma. He succeeds former members of the Johnson family, who retired after selling Hancock Johnson Lumber in June.
Tim Worcester, ex-Hi-up Roofing, has moved to Allura USA, as area sales mgr. for Central and South Texas, and South Louisiana.
Tyler Freeman, ex-Oldcastle, is now with Weyerhaeuser, as a dealer sales rep for Florida.
Heather Summy, ex-BLD Connection, is now with Marvin, as a territory mgr. for Kansas.
Oscar Cano has been named sales mgr. at Lumber Plus, Houston, Tx.
Jim Lensing, ex-Higginbotham Bros., has been appointed president of Lumber King, Whitley City, Ky.
Jarett Rawls, ex-LP, has moved to Contract Lumber, Nashville, Tn., as head of sales.
Jack Butler, ex-Bay Forest International, is a new Boston area trader for Sherwood Lumber.
Bradley Helmer, ex-Neuens Lumber, has moved to outside sales at Zuern Building Products, Fredonia, Wi.
Dee Pferdehirt, ex-MaestroBath, is now St. Petersburg, Fl.-based director of key accounts & agency relations for SilvaStar Building Products.
Stephanie Howard has been promoted to branch mgr. at BlueLinx, Jacksonville, Fl. Denise Rains, ex-Tom Scott Lumber Yard, is a new product mgr. for BlueLinx in Fort Worth, Tx.
Vern Dando, vice president of panels, special woods & logistics for LMC, Wayne, N.J., is retiring after 46 years with the company. He will be succeeded by Jim McMenamin.
Michael Simmons, ex-Lowe’s, has moved to Page Lumber, Poughkeepsie, N.Y., as sales mgr.
Chris Taylor, ex-BlueLinx, is now regional sales mgr. for Envision Outdoor Living Products, covering Virginia and West Virginia.
Will Easom is new to the sales and marketing team at Magbee Contractors Supply, Ball Ground, Ga.
Tommy Neff, ex-SunCoast Contractors Supply, has joined the outside sales force at Tibbetts Lumber Co., serving Mississippi’s Gulf Coast.
Lou Loiacono, ex-Metrie, is new to sales with Eastern Engineered Wood Products, Bethlehem, Pa. He is based in New York City.
Bill Winningham is new to outside sales with Builders FirstSource, specializing in lumber and trusses for customer builders in the Orlando, Fl., area. Sarah Graves Booth, ex-Ridout Lumber, is now a products sales specialist for BFS in Springdale, Ar.
Joe Michael has been promoted to VP, sales & operations at Olympic Forest Products, Cleveland, Oh.
Deanna Vincent has been named location mgr. for Zeeland Lumber & Supply, Mishawaka, In.
Kayla Hrinciuc is the new marketing mgr. at Northville Lumber Co., Northville, Mi.
James Burchette, ex-Baker Roofing, joined Snavely Forest Products, Liberty, N.C., as a Typar product specialist.
David Chaika, ex-Masco, has been appointed chief financial officer for Cameron Ashley Building Products, Greenville, S.C. Stevie DeLeon, ex-SRS Distribution, has joined Cameron Ashley as a territory sales mgr in San Antonio, Tx.
Tracy Domyanich, ex-Home Depot, moved to retail sales at BernardDaniels Lumber & Home Center, Canfield, Oh.
Jacqueline Richey, ex-Palmer-Donavin, is now a Hebron, Oh.-based product mgr. for Boise Cascade.
Stuart Hallett hired on with US LBM, as Williamsburg, Va.-based market sales mgr. for southern Maryland/ Virginia/Washington, D.C
Matt Minchew, Huber Engineered Woods, Charlotte, N.C., was promoted to director, industrial & OEM.
Andrey Krisher is a new account mgr. with Weekes Forest Products, Green Bay, Wi.
Keith Simon was appointed co-mgr./ assistant general mgr. at 84 Lumber, Chicago, Il. Kohen Reeves transferred to the outside sales team in Winter Garden, Fl. Ryan Beals, ex-F.D. Sterritt Lumber, is now in outside sales with 84 in Holbrook, Ma.
Bob Higgins has been promoted to president of Parksite Inc., Batavia, Il. CEO Ron Heitzman is retiring after 25 years with Parksite.
Chad Jacquet, ex-Jacquet’s Cabinet Installations, is new to sales at Ocean Springs Lumber, Ocean Springs, Ms.
Charlie Radke is a new technical sales rep in Columbus, Oh., with RedBuilt.
Morgan Lewis has been appointed director of human resources operations & shared services for Do it Best Group, Fort Wayne, In.
Richie Boisvert, ex-Beacon/QXO, is now in sales with North Bridge Building Products, Lowell, Ma.
Jacob Riddle has joined the sales team at Bushka Lumber & Millwork Co., Waterbury, Ct.
Roger Fisher, ex-Gleckler & Sons, is now sales mgr. for American Builders Supply, Homosassa, Fl.
Jaysen Dower is new to outside sales at Rugby Architectural Building Products, Atlanta, Ga.
Matt Fox, ex-Johns Mansville, is new to outside sales at ABC Supply, Orlando, Fl.
Jason Jennings has been appointed chief financial officer for Steves & Sons Inc., San Antonio, Tx.
Ashley Bower is now in inside sales with Lansing Building Products, Norfolk, Va.
Muhammad Chaudhry, M-D Building Products, Oklahoma City, Ok., has been promoted to director of procurement.
Blaise Sylvester was named branch mgr. at QXO (formerly Beacon), Hickory Hills, N.C. Jarrett Schack is now in outside sales in Cedar Knolls, N.J.
Jerry Lightfoot, Orange County Building Material, Tx., was named 2024 Dealer of the Year and Lynn Noesser, who recently retired from BlueLinx, Associate of the Year at LAT’s recent convention. (More LAT show coverage coming next month.)
Baron Wasteland, liquidation specialist, is now handling close-outs for Mungus-Fungus Forest Products, Climax, Nv., report owners Hugh Mungus and Freddy Fungus
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WESTLAKE ACE BUYS 2-UNIT KANSAS DEALER
Westlake Ace Hardware has agreed to acquire Olson’s Ace Hardware, a family-owned hardware retailer with two locations in Kansas—Coffeyville and Parsons. The deal is expected to close on Nov. 2.
Following the acquisition, the stores will be rebranded as Westlake Ace Hardware and remodeled later in 2026. The terms of the sale ensure a smooth transition, with the majority of current employees being retained and minimal disruption in day-to-day operations.
Charlie and Rosie Olson founded Olson’s Ace Hardware in 1956 in Parsons. Ben and Beth Ryan purchased the business in 2007. In 2019, Olson’s Ace added a second location in Coffeyville.
“Throughout our history, providing outstanding customer service has always been at the heart of what we do,” said Ben and Beth Ryan. “We make sure that every customer is taken care of, and our employees are the number one reason for that.”
They added, “Westlake Ace Hardware is the best choice for the next phase of Olson’s Ace because they will not only take care of our employees, but under their ownership, the stores will continue to prosper and make a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.”
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Westlake Ace has been part of the Ace Hardware Cooperative since 1959. From its headquarters in the Kansas City area, the company currently owns and operates more than 175 stores in 13 states. Westlake Ace is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ace Retail Holdings, a division of Ace Hardware Corp.
MITER BRANDS CLOSING FLORIDA PLANTS
MITER Brands, Harrisburg, Pa., is consolidating its operations in Florida.
The window and door manufacturer will be closing its facility in Medley, Fl., in fourth quarter 2025 and in Hialeah, Fl., in first quarter 2025, while relocating production lines to other MITER plants in the state.
MITER will also be opening a new, advanced glass manufacturing plant in Pembroke Pines, Fl.
The Medley and Hialeah facilities were among those MITER acquired early last year from PGT Innovations.
The efforts are said to align with the company’s focus on efficiency, innovation, and long-term growth.
As part of the transition, MITER Brands will relocate production of its high-demand product lines to its other Florida facilities and sunset two product lines. This decision reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to streamline its offerings and focus on delivering market-preferred solutions that align with evolving customer needs and industry trends.
“By retiring certain product lines, our team is able to concentrate our resources on the products and technologies that offer the greatest value to our partners,” said Brian Covey, VP of sales for MITER Brands. “With this focus, we’ve made substantial investments in nearby facilities to ensure we maintain the highest quality standards, while continuing to deliver the exceptional value our customers expect.”
The new glass plant is expected to open in 2026 and will feature advanced glass manufacturing processes that will enable MITER Brands to build the next generation of residential window and door products.
Founded in 1947, MITER is a residential window and door producer offering a portfolio of window and door brands for new construction and replacement markets.
DAVIS-HAWN, Dallas, Tx., along with the team from Miller Building Supply, Goshen, In., traveled to Wayne, Pa., with a smoker in tow to prepare a barbecue lunch at LMC’s 90th anniversary special event.
Traders Market 2025: An opportunity for connection
By Kyle Little
We’re just months away from gathering in Kansas City, Mo., for Traders Market 2025, and the excitement is building. Since its start in 1996, Traders Market has established itself as one of the premier events in the lumber and building materials industry—and this year will be no exception.
Traders Market isn’t just a meeting point—it’s where our industry advances. In a time of both opportunity and challenge, it’s more important than ever that we lean into what defines NAWLA: uniting the industry, not only during times of growth, but when it matters most.
Whether it’s your first Traders Market or your 20th, you can expect a week filled with innovation, networking and meaningful conversations. Building on feedback from members and past attendees, we’ve made important enhancements to the 2025 experience, with even more improvements already planned for 2026 and 2027. This year’s event features 12 hours of networking time on the tradeshow floor—that’s four extra hours to get business done—and new engaging activities including a biergarten and golf simulator.
Our commitment to continuous improvement means every year Traders Market delivers greater ROI: stronger connections
that translate into partnerships, richer content that fuels smarter strategies and a tradeshow floor designed to drive opportunities well beyond your time in Kansas City.
One of the highlights we’re looking forward to is Thursday’s featured educational session, “Innovating the Business: RealWorld Tools, Smarter Operations and Leading Through Change.” With insights from industry leaders Sarah Smith of Roseburg Forest Products, Carl Lamb of Snavely Forest Products and Henry German of DMSi, this session promises to deliver practical strategies for navigating today’s evolving business environment.
We’re also extending tradeshow floor hours this year—giving you more time to connect, explore and do business. With more than 200 exhibitors and 12 hours of floor time, you’ll have the chance to discover new products, share ideas with suppliers and customers and strengthen partnerships that drive our industry forward.
And let’s not forget the excitement of being in Kansas City—a city rich in culture, music and legendary food. Between sessions, you’ll have the chance to explore world-class jazz, vibrant neighborhoods and some of the best BBQ and breweries in the country. It’s in these moments—whether over coffee, at dinner or
while taking in the local flavor—that the most meaningful connections often happen. These informal conversations often spark the most valuable ideas and collaborations.
Contents NAWLA TRADERS
2025
As our industry continues to face shifting markets, regulatory changes and broader economic pressures, Traders Market is a timely opportunity to share insights, support one another and plan for the future. You’ll also have the chance to connect directly with NAWLA’s leadership team—our board, volunteers and staff—and share your feedback to help strengthen both this event and the value you receive as a member yearround.
Let’s make the most of the days ahead as we gather to celebrate successes, tackle shared challenges and invest in the
relationships that keep our industry strong.
I look forward to seeing you in Kansas City. If you have any questions before the event, please reach out to the NAWLA team at info@nawla.org.
Sincerely, Kyle Little Sherwood Lumber Corp.
NAWLA Chair
NAWLA chair Kyle Little extends an invitation for LBM wholesalers and manufacturers to attend the 2025 Traders Market in Kansas City
Plan your trip to the industry’s most effective show
Who’s who on the NAWLA Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and staff
This year’s Traders Market will be even better than previous editions thanks to a number of improvements
Meet the exhibitors who will fill the marketplace
Your guide to the products and services provided by Traders Market exhibitors
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Your first look at a brand new event for top LBM industry owners and executives, scheduled for March 2026 in Southern California
Schedule of Events
(Times subject to change. All activities will take place at the Kansas City Convention Center)
Wednesday, November 5
7:30 - 9 a.m. – Executive Committee Meeting
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. – Exhibitor Set-up
9:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. – Board Meeting
11 a.m. - 7 p.m. – Registration Open
1 - 2:30 p.m. – Committee Meetings
2:30 - 4 p.m. – 10 Group Meetings
4 - 4:30 p.m. – YELP Mixer
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. – Chair’s Reception
5:30 - 7 p.m. – NEW! Welcome Party
Thursday, November 6
7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. – Registration Open
8 - 9 a.m. – Education Session: “Innovating the Business: Real-World Tools, Smarter Operations, and Leading through Change”
9:15 - 10 a.m. – NEW! Business Meeting Breakfast
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. – NEW! Tradeshow Open All Day
12 - 1 p.m. – NEW! Lunch on the Tradeshow Floor
5 - 6 p.m. – Show Floor Reception
Friday, November 7
8 - 11:30 a.m. – Registration Open
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. – Tradeshow Open (Brunch on the Show Floor)
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. – Student Program
12 - 6 p.m. – Exhibitor Move-out
NAWLA Executive Committee
Kyle Little, Sherwood Lumber Corp. –Chair
Judy Haney, Boise Cascade Building Materials Distribution –First Vice Chair
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What’s new? Traders Market keeps getting better
Youʼve heard the old saying? “If it ain’t broke, make it even better?” That’s the plan for NAWLA Traders Market—the premier event for professionals in the forest products industry, set for Nov. 5-7 in Kansas City, Mo. Offering even more opportunities to connect with leading buyers and suppliers, there is no other event like it.
Connect with top-level lumber and building material professionals from every link in the distribution chain at Traders Market. Whether you're looking to build new relationships, strengthen existing partnerships, or make deals that drive your business forward. NAWLA Traders Market brings the decision-makers together in one place to get it done.
Forge high-value relationships with over 1,200 leading buyers, suppliers and key decision-makers representing every facet of the lumber industry. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, Traders Market is the place to grow your network and expand your company’s bottom line.
Meet face-to-face with top suppliers, discover the latest products and innovations and build
relationships that go beyond what a phone call or email can offer. With over 200 exhibitors in one place, it’s your chance to grow your network, find new solutions and build your company’s book of business—all under one roof.
What’s New This Year
This year’s Traders Market will provide fresh features, more floor time, and bigger impact with updates designed to enhance your experience and maximize your ROI.
• Expanded Tradeshow Hours
This year’s Traders Market provides 12 hours dedicated to networking on the tradeshow floor. Engage in strategic conversations that drive deals and build lasting partnerships in a business-first environment. More time to meet, network and close deals.
• New Activations on the Show Floor
These interactive stations will provide more touchpoints to elevate engagement with potential partners.
• Fresh Networking Opportunities
Curated events to help you make meaningful connections faster.
Among the new events are an opening night Welcome Party, Business Meeting Breakfast, and enlightening panel discussion examining the surge of innovation that is transforming the wood products industry. The session, “Innovating the Business: Real-World Tools, Smarter Operations, and Leading Through Change,” speakers Carl Lamb, Snavely Forest Products; Henry German, DMSi; and Sarah Smith, Roseburg Forest Products, will share how to successfully navigate change by adopting new technologies and forward-thinking strategies. It’s not just about adding new tools. Leading through change requires vision, adaptability and the ability to inspire teams.
Get ready for a reimagined experience that puts connection, innovation and business at the center of it all! See you next month in Kansas City!
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526 Media Group 630 padams@526mediagroup.com; (714) 4862735; www.building-products.com
Publisher of a range of print and digital offerings for the world’s hardest working market segment, the American Bedrock Infrastructure Industries. Its flagship LBM supply-chain offerings are the official publications of NAWLA: BPD-Building Products Digest (in the South, Midwest and Northeast) and The Merchant Magazine (in the West). We also offer a host of digital marketing tools, including the website Building-Products.com and weekly email newsletters.
aMerican Wood TechnoloGy, llc 1016 cstaalner@awtech-llc.com; (404) 5200239; www.americanwoodtechnology.com
We offer the latest in Thermo modification equipment and lumber preservation/treating plants.
arauco 1001 (800) 261-4890; www.arauco-na.com
ArAuco North America offers sustainable forest product solutions for the construction, casework/fixture fabrication, and architectural design industries. These include a comprehensive selection of composite panels such as TFL, particleboard, MDF and HDF, along with premium plywood, millwork and lumber.
arroW reload SySTeMS inc. 714 (503) 735-1100; www.arrowreload.ca
Arrow has been providing transportation, distribution, logistics and materials handling services across Canada and the United States since 1919.
Arxada is a global leader providing innovative technologies that improve the performance of wood, making it resistant to termites, fungi, flame spread and smoke development, mold and moisture
AvenEx Coating Technologies is the global leader in manufacturing and distribution of our high quality AvenGuard branded wood packaging wrap and fitted covers.
Avon Plastics Inc. designs and manufactures sustainable outdoor products, including Armadillo composite decking and accessories, combining innovation, quality and eco-friendly solutions for residential and commercial projects.
Resource-based company providing S4S, profile mouldings, and ripped-to-width products backed by the country’s largest inventory of hardwood lumber ensuring supply through any market condition.
Barrette Structural Distribution Inc. manufactures the TRIFORCE open joist, distributed across the U.S. and Canada.
BauMann uSa 907 rob@sideloaders.com; (855) 334-2909; www.baumannusa.com
For over 50 years, Baumann has been a global leader in the manufacture of highquality diesel and electric two-way sideloaders.
BenneTT luMBer producTS, inc. 607 jim@blpi.com; (208) 874-2104; blpi.com
Family owned and operated with mills in Idaho and Washington producing all species manufactured in the Inland Empire. Quality products by quality people!
Biewer is a fourth-generation, familyowned company with advanced sawmills across the Midwest and Mississippi. We are committed to the environment and sound forest practices.
Binderholz produces sophisticated solutions in wood. Dealing responsibly with this wonderful raw material and the environment guarantees quality products.
From extra-long spans and curved beams to headers and dramatic columns, Boise Glulam gives you the rich, natural beauty of wood with engineered performance.
BoiSe caScade diSTriBuTion 925 (541) 213-1337; www.bc.com
BoozerBeam is a premier SYP glulam manufacturer located in Anniston, Al. Products include 2.1E, 1.9E, 1.8E, 1.6E Beams, Combination #50 columns, and Outsider pressure treated beams and columns.
Border Brokers streamlines Canadian and U.S. customs clearance with expert, personalized service. We are problem solvers ensuring smooth, compliant cross-border operations.
Family-owned and operated lumber remanufacturer and wholesaler located in Beavercreek, Or. Specializing in industrial, home and garden products. First class customer service with integrity
BpWood lTd. 412 (250) 493-9339; www.bpwood.com
Based in Penticton, B.C., BPWood’s expanding team excels in diverse wood solutions for evolving customer demands. We solve problems, cultivate partnerships, and create value globally.
Brunner Hilderband is a leading kiln manufacturer based in Nashville, Tn. For decades, Brunner Hildebrand has introduced innovations, including global advances in drying technology to the global market.
BuilderWire, Inc. integrates the latest Internet technologies to help improve your company’s operational efficiencies and the way you sell and service customers on the web.
Located in Latvia, BWT Timber operates three planing lines, focusing on the production of CLS, roofing battens, as well C24 treated carcassing, decking, fencing and more. Working with spruce and pine. Products are FSC or PEFC certified.
Canfor is a global leader in the manufacturing of low-carbon forest products, delivering sustainable, high-quality wood solutions to markets worldwide.
cedar valley ManuFacTurinG inc. 902 info@cedar-valley.com; (800) 521-9523; www.cedar-valley.com
Western red cedar shingle siding panels & accessories. WUI rire rating, factory finishing, extended warranties, 180-mph hurricane rating. Easy-to-use 8' stackable panel. R&R or combed.
Before the ink was even dry on their latest land purchase, Carter Lumber knew exactly who to call to bring their new lumberyard to life. The result? A fully operational yard with five new buildings and rack systems—designed, supplied, and constructed by CT Darnell and Sunbelt Rack from the ground up.
cerSoSiMo luMBer co. inc. 713 (802) 254-4508; cersosimolumber.com
Manufacturer of eastern white pine and New England hardwood lumber headquartered in Brattleboro, Vt.
Claymark cares about producing the finest quality clear radiata pine timber products globally to provide building materials and solutions that meet the needs of our customers today and in the future.
cMe Group 402 molly.dubnow@cmegroup.com; (312) 8138922; www.cmegroup.com
As the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data.
cMpc uSa 426 cmpcusa@cmpc.com; (770) 331-8353; www.cmpc-usa.com
CMPC manufactures and distributes certified wood, pulp, packaging, tissue and personal care products—sourced from 3M+ acres of sustainable forests in Chile, Brazil and Argentina. Globally trusted, responsibly managed.
50' wide shed designed to allow enclosing in the future
Founded in 1855, Collins is family-owned with 370,000+ acres of FSC-certified lands, three manufacturing facilities in California, Oregon and Pennsylvania. Products include softwood and hardwood lumber.
coluMBia cedar 837 chris.r@columbiacedar.com; todd.f@ columbiacedar.com; (509) 675-1050; www. columbiacedar.com
The easiest way to manage your complex storage and handling needs is
Full-line producer of western red cedar in pattern Stock, 7/8" S1S2E KD boards, 2x4 and 2x6 S4SEE KD, bevel siding, and end-match T&G.
to leave them to us.
coMBiliFT uSa llc 413 info@combilift.com; (417) 680-4566; www. combilift.com
facilities for the LBM industry and equips them with our proprietary Sunbelt Rack storage systems. We have built or improved over 3,000 facilities across North America.
deck Source inc.
307 licenSe holder oF cuTek norTh aMerica inquiries@cutekws.com; (833) 692-8835; www.cutekwoodsolutions.com
CUTEK provides professional-grade wood protection products across North America, helping builders, distributors and architects extend wood’s life, beauty and performance through innovative penetrating oil technology.
Rainier Plank makes veneered 1x4 to 1x8 paneling in western red cedar, Douglas fir, hemlock and Alaskan yellow cedar. They also make the same products in 2x6 and 2x8.
delTa cedar SpecialTieS 816 (604) 290-6429; deltaforestrygroup.com
Delta Cedar Specialties is a sales and marketing company as part of the vertically integrated Delta Forestry Group. We have a long history of providing customers with high quality, sustainability-minded WRC, yellow cedar, hemlock and DF products. With two Coastal sawmills, Delta Timber logging division, and remanufacturing products to your specifications, we can offer a variety of lumber solutions to exceed your expectations
delTa MillWorkS 740 www.deltamillworks.com
diGGer SpecialTieS, inc. 731 mgearheart@diggerspecialties.com; (800) 446-7659; www.diggerspecialties.com
A leading manufacturer of outdoor living products in the U.S. Products: Westbury Aluminum Railing, PolyRail Vinyl Railing, DSI Columns, and Magena Star lighting.
dMSi SoFTWare
701 amuck@dmsi.com; (402) 330-6620; www. dmsi.com
DMSi provides business software to the building materials industry. Their Agility ERP is a complete solution for sales, e-commerce, purchasing, warehouse management, delivery, and accounting.
dorriS luMBer and MouldinG co. 1036 www.dorrismoulding.com
Eagle Plywood Specialties is a manufacturer of specialty plywood panels with the capability to produce panels up to 5'x12'. Our panels are produced in Harrisburg, Or.
elk creek ForeST producTS 614 sales@elkcreekforest.com; (503) 474-4446; www.elkcreekforest.com
Elk Creek Forest Products—a trusted name in the lumber distribution industry, specializing in sourcing, producing, milling and delivering Douglas fir products ranging from commodity to premium.
Epicor equips businesses in the automotive, building supply, distribution, manufacturing, and retail industries with enterprise solutions that keep the world turning.
Our detail-oriented team produces accurate, timely, and professional engineered lumber framing layouts, as well as comprehensive material takeoffs for residential, commercial and multi-family projects.
F.h. STolTze land & luMBer 404 (406) 892-7010; www.stoltzelumber.com
For over 30 years, we’ve designed and built complex, comprehensive solutions for large lumberyards and wholesalers like you. We understand the scope of your business and will build solutions for you on time and on budget. What could be easier?
If you’re thinking of expanding or improving your yard, just give us a call to find out how easy we can make it for you.
Combilift is a specialist forklift & straddle carrier manufacturer producing a wide range of customized handling solutions.
SFI-certified eastern white pine sawmill in New London, N.H., producing 30 MMBF of 4/4 boards annually. We are Pine Passionate
F.H. Stoltze is the oldest family-owned lumber company in Montana and is dedicated to the stewardship of Montana’s forests
FaSTMarkeTS
303 078-5284-0465; randomlengths.com
Fastmarkets’ trusted and market-reflective price data, forecasts and market analysis give our customers a strategic advantage in the complex and volatile wood products market
Florida eaST coaST railWay 638 www.fecrwy.com
Operating along Florida’s east coast, it provides a seamless connection with the national rail network in Jacksonville.
FEA provides economic analysis, market forecasting, and price reporting (PricePulse). We specialize in softwood lumber, panels, engineered lumber, timber, mass timber, and macroeconomics.
We are a leading wholesale distributor of building materials in the Midwest with some of the largest inventories in the market.
Fox luMBer SaleS, inc 432 (406) 375-4230; www.foxlumber.com
Fox Lumber is a full-service wood remanufacturer with 50 years of experience and six locations. Fox Lumber also has a wholesale trading division to service all your lumber needs.
FraServieW cedar producTS 906 (604) 590-3355; www.fraserviewcedar.com
Premier western red cedar producer and wholesaler.
responsibility, Freres combines advanced technology with eco-friendly practices to deliver durable and versatile wood materials for a range of applications. Their products are known for their strength, stability, and aesthetic appeal, making them a popular choice for architects, builders, and designers seeking both functionality and sustainability.
Furtado Forest Products is a premier producer of western red cedar. We specialize in prime length FJ products. We also manufacture 1" boards, dimensional lumber, and app timbers.
A fully-integrated lumber manufacturer based on one simple formula: Quality people creating quality wood products. The three-generation business is a premier source of American cypress and poplar products, as well as the nation’s largest producer of Atlantic white cedar.
GilBerT SMiTh ForeST producTS lTd 636 acoyles@gsfpcedar.com; (250) 672-9435; www.gsfpcedar.com
thermally modified wood from Europe, and manufactured products from Asia.
Goodfellow serves Canada coast-tocoast and the Northeastern U.S., supplying lumberyards, manufacturers, industrial projects, infrastructure partners, and floor specialists in commercial and residential sectors.
GreaT lakeS ForeST producTS, inc. 332 podomirok@glfp.net; (917) 940-5060; www.glfp.net
A family-owned business with headquarters in Elkhart, In., we provide wholesale services on lumber, panels and EWP in all industrial, residential and commercial construction and home centers. We focus on being customer centric and create strategic partnerships with supply.
inTeGra Wood inTernaTional llc 1032 warmstrong@integrawood.com; (843) 8304293; www.integrawood.com
Integra Wood International manufactures and directly imports the acclaimed IntegraPly Premium Underlayment and BS-1088 certified Marine Grade okoume plywood panels.
Interfor is a leading global forest products company with a capacity of 4.7 billion bd. ft., supporting local economies, employees, customers and sustainable forest management across North America.
J.H. Huscroft Ltd. is a family owned multispecies sawmill. We cut 1" boards in ESLP, Douglas fir, larch and hemlock, as well as 2" in Douglas fir and larch.
Jazz ForeST producTS 737 (604) 807-6844; www.jazzforest.ca
Primary manufacturer, value-added producer, and global exporter of forest products in western Canada
JohnSon luMBer co./JohnSon pine 802 tara@johnsonlumberllc.com; (315) 4931774; www.johnsonpine.com
Johnson Pine is a family-owned sawmill producing high-quality, prefinished and
end-matched eastern White Pine. Crafted in Upstate New York, our American-made products bring timeless beauty and unmatched craftsmanship.
KopCoat protection products is a world leader in wood preservation innovation and technology. KopCoat supports manufacturers of lumber, fencing, window and door parts and engineered wood products to protect manufactured wood from fungal attack that can cause decay, discoloration and insect infestation. KopCoat has patented technology to enhance the penetration and performance of wood preservatives while protecting the structural and dimensional stability of the product. KopCoat offers full lab support, including mycology and EHS for all treatment systems. KopCoat’s subsidiary TDS Equipment allows KopCoat to combine treatment and application systems together.
Krauter-AutoStak provides pre-engineered and rack-supported buildings as well as myriad lumber storage rack systems to LBM wholesalers, distributors and retail lumberyards.
Leslie Forest Products, established in 1972, is a family-owned lumber remanufacturing business supplying quality specialty products in WRC, Hemlock/Fir, DF and SPF.
likeWood (Tiva BuildinG producTS) 309 www.likewood.ca
Durable PVC decking engineered to withstand moisture, mold, UV exposure, and wear.
Matra, a secondary processing plant for eastern white pine, manufactures door and window components as well as prepainted mouldings. With its two plants representing more than 170,000 sq. ft. of production floor, more than 30 million white pine bd. ft. (PMP) are processed each year.
We are a family-owned sawmill that has been manufacturing quality southern yellow pine lumber since 1907. We specialize in patterned, dressed, and rough boards
Mercer Timber Products produces and delivers premium SPF dimension framing lumber products (2x4-2x12, 8'-16') to North America. Please drop by to say hello!
MidSouth Tag & Label is a leading producer of lumber tags, placards, bundle tags, labels and other custom solutions, serving the lumber, brick, rebar, wire and cable, and adjacent building product industries.
MWC is the Canadian Wood Trade Event! The place to find new suppliers, learn about industry trends, network with business relations, and create partnerships.
Murphy Company is a leading domestic producer of hardwood and softwood plywood, engineered wood products, and softwood veneer in the Pacific Northwest.
neiMan enTerpriSeS, inc. 917 mike.stevens@neiman.com; (307) 4675254; www.neiman.com
Neiman Enterprises, Inc. is a fourthgeneration family business dedicated to the environment and quality products. We operate four sawmills; Devils Tower Forest Products, Spearfish Forest Product, Montrose Forest Products, and Gilchrist Forest Products.
Leading supplier of lumber and building products, with annual production of 40 MMBF of softwood lumber, specializing in furring strips, bridging, pointed stakes, industrial components, and specialized lumber needs.
norTheaSTern luMBer ManuFacTurerS 805 aSSociaTion jeff@nelma.org; (207) 829-6901; www. nelma.org
The Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA) is the rules writing
agency for eastern white pine lumber and the grading authority for the SPFs grouping of species.
nova uSa Wood producTS 911 steve@novausawood.com; (503) 419-6407; www.novausawood.com
Nova USA Wood is an importer of premium hardwood & thermally modified decking & siding products along with proprietary deck clips, rainscreen siding clips & stain.
Nyle Dry Kilns specializes in advanced kiln systems for drying wood efficiently and sustainably. Our innovative technology ensures superior quality and energy savings.
Olympic Industries ULC is a leading distributor, trader and manufacturer of forest products, delivering quality materials and solutions across global markets.
oreGon canadian ForeST producTS 314 (503) 705-9637
paciFic coaST cedar producTS 1031 (604) 467-6988; www.pacific-coast.ca
Manufacturer and supplier of western red cedar sidewall shingles.
paciFic luMBer inSpecTion Bureau 417 info@plib.org; (253) 835-3344; plib.org
Certification for lumber, HT, ISPM-15, glulam, CLT and trusses in North America & Europe. Discover what PLIB can do for you!
paciFic WeSTern Wood WorkS lTd 430 sales@pwww.ca; (604) 946-2910; pwww.ca
A family-run operation with an international reputation for great VG cedar. We have adhered to a model of quality and consistency for over 40 years.
Family-owned and operated since 2004, Partap is a leading primary producer of high quality western red cedar and Pacific hem-fir products in western Canada.
Develops innovative panel products from sustainable sources that provide outstanding value to customers. We produce premium underlayment plywood, multi-purpose plywood, specialty plywood, and beadboard
PLM has 130 years of wood industry knowledge and experience. We provide comprehensive insurance protection and personalized service to handle the unique needs of America’s wood businesses.
Pinkwood is an engineered wood manuafacturer located in Calgary, Canada. We specialize in standard I-joists as well as I-joists used in basement and crawlspace locations in which a fire performance rating is required
The Pittsburgh Paints Company is a leading producer of paints, stains, caulks, repair products, adhesives, and sealants for the building products market in the United States and Canada.
pollMeier MaSSivholz GMBh & co. kG 803 49-172-521-3417; www.pollmeier.com
Pollmeier stands for decades of experience in solid wood production. We offer laminated veneer lumber made of spruce (Spruce LVL) and beech wood (BauBuche)
We manufacture western red cedar logs into decking, fencing, sidings and trim board products of the highest grade standards used. Porcupine cuts slow-growing second growth logs. These logs produce exceptional lumber with tight grain and small knots. This fiber is ideal for decking, dimension, fencing, and
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) owns/ leases more than 100 freight railroads throughout North America and serves 2,000 customers across 13,000+ track miles. The Portland and Western is a G&W railroad that spans over 500 miles throughout Western Oregon and provides lumber mills and reloads in the PNW with rail direct service.
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sales@powerwood.com; (604) 882-9663; PowerWood delivers premium western red cedar with consistent quality, precisioncrafted in our state of the art facility and backed by strict quality control-no variation,
preciSion cedar 409 rob@precisioncedar.com
Precision Cedar is a wholesale manufacturer, centrally located in Vancouver, B.C. Predominately dealing in Coastal WRC. We supply distribution and industrial accounts generally from our custom log cuts and key British Columbia mills. Specializing in Coastal Appearance boards, dimension and timbers.
Precision Lumber is an Oregon manufacturer of clear radiata pine, thermally modified radiata pine (Excalibur Wood), shipping to stocking distributors and home centers throughout the U.S.
A wood processing factory in Indonesia. We produce Thermo timber, FJ laminated (glulam) building components, as well as cladding, fascia, decking and many other moulding products. We handle species from Africa, North America, South America, Asia and Pacific.
PWT is a full-line manufacturer of engineered lumber, including the world’s only manufactured Treated LVL, made for exterior use. Since 1998, PWT has been one of the world’s top producers of engineered wood products. Our lineup includes I-joist, LVL beams and headers, LVL columns, and Treated LVL deck joists and beams.
RDB Solutions offers integrated software solutions for the lumber wholesale, remanufacturing, treatment processing, and distribution center industries. Our commitment: to save you time and money.
ready pine 609 chrism@readypine.com; (519) 502-7158; www.readypine.com
It’s not what you know, it’s who you know. Luckily, you know us. We have the most
Ready Pine is prefinished interior wall and ceiling paneling, also used for exterior soffits and porch ceilings. Available in two profiles, two widths, and 14 colors.
It’s not what you know, it’s who you know. Luckily, you know us.
We have the most
red Book luMBer daTa 632 tjohnson@526mediagroup.com; (714) 395-6442; www.redbooklumberdata.com
reports, prospecting data, and business insights for over 22,000 companies, aiding risk management and growth.
Restoration Forest Products is Arizona’s leading sustainable forestry and wood products manufacturing company
richard Murray & co. 507 (251) 432-5549; www.richard-murray.com
Our network of companies offers doorto-door global shipping options with assetbased support along every link of your supply chain. That means that we can break through
communication barriers and resolve problems quickly. We can combine any mix of ocean, customs, air freight, LTL, warehousing (transload, storage and fulfillment), and first/ final mile trucking—all under one invoice and one point of contact.
Eastern white pine mills, sixth-generation family owned and operated facilities, includes timberlands, sawmills, kiln drying, coatings and cogeneration operations facilities. ISO9001-2015 certified.
Red Book Lumber Data, formerly Lumber Blue Book, offers lumber-specific credit
roSBoro 419 (541) 746-8411; www.rosboro.com
Rosboro manufactures a wide range of glued-laminated timber products including our flagship X-Beam, a full-framing-width stock architectural beam. From high-volume stock programs to custom sizes, variable lengths, and job packs, Rosboro is your premier source for all things glulam.
Roseburg Forest Products owns, sustains and responsibly manages 600,000 acres of U.S. timberlands that yield the highestquality building materials and specialty wood products, including medium-density fiberboard, softwood and hardwood plywood, dimension and stud lumber, LVL and I-joists.
RoyOMartin is a family-owned, professionally managed American wood products manufacturer serving the industry since 1923. We sustainably manage timberland, prioritize safety, and deliver quality OSB,
Rukert Terminals is a 100+-year-old family-owned marine terminal specializing in the discharge and handling of break bulk cargoes, such as dimensional lumber.
SaWarne luMBer co lTd 806 kk@sawarne.com; (604) 351-1502; www. sawarne.com
We remanufacture and sell WRC timbers, siding, boards, decking and fencing.
SBc cedar 415 (888) 594-1112; fbelanger@sbccedar.com; mchabot@sbccedar. com; www.sbccedar.com
SBC Cedar is a family-owned business and is one of North America’s leading manufacturers of white cedar shingles and mulch.
Distributor of lumber, plywood and building materials within North America, with two related companies: Western Wood Preservers (custom treating services) and Socco Forest (custom drying and remanufacturing).
Sierra ForeST producTS 937 (559) 535-4893; www.sierraforest.net
Structural connectors, fasteners and other building products to strengthen and enhance the safety of homes and other structures.
SMarTlaM norTh aMerica 516 dave.johnson@smartlam.com (406) 5401723; www.smartlam.com
A Higher Degree of Wood
Meet Ambara®, a thermally modified hardwood crafted for architects, builders, and designers who demand both elegance and performance. Unlike traditional softwoods and tropical species, Ambara® undergoes a specialized heat treatment process that dramatically improves its dimensional stability - resistinf cupping, warping, and checking through the most extreme seasonal shifts.
The results? A stunning golden hardwood that holds its shape, lines, and integrityyear after year. Perfect for post wraps, soffits, paneling, fencing, and modern siding profiles, Ambara® delivers a refined finish that strays true to form.
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With 55 million bd. ft. of annual production, we produce 100% 1", steam-dried southern yellow pine using advanced milling technology to ensure consistent quality and dependable, on-time delivery.
Sodra uSa, inc. 1041 (503) 781-7560; www.sodra.com Sawmills, pulp, CLT from Sweden.
A fourth-generation family business crafting premium lumber, plywood and LVL— driven by legacy, quality and service with a steadfast vision for long-term excellence.
STiMSon luMBer co 1033 sales@stimsonlumber.com; (503) 295-0951; www.stimsonlumber.com
Stimson Lumber Co. is one of the oldest continuously operating integrated wood prod-
ucts companies in the United States. Operating four stud mills, one hardboard plant, and one custom cutting timber mill.
StoneX Group Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides trade execution, lumber price risk management, and advisory services by utilizing the CME Lumber Futures contract.
Manufacturer of Pakari Thermally Modified Wood, SunXP wood components in solid and fingerjointed pine for fascia, pattern stock, and exterior trim boards. Suntrim MDF mouldings and boards. Pine moulding & millwork in solid lineal, cut-to-length, and/or FJ primed. 4/4, 5/4 & 6/4 pine cut stock.
SWanSon Group 632 greg.johnson@swansongroup.biz; (541) 291-2287; www.swansongroup.biz
Swanson Group is a family-owned stud and plywood manufacturer in Oregon. We have one stud mill and two plywood mills. We produce 2x4 and 2x6 KD stud trims 8-10' as well as 3x4, 3x6, 4x4, 4x6 GDF stud trims. We make commodity sheathing and underlayment
plywood as well as DF sanded and siding. We also make a full line of specialty plywood (concrete form/sign grade/CCPT/BBOES).
Taupo Wood Solutions is the leading supplier of clear radiata lumber products into the U.S. The New Zealand sawmill uses geothermal energy and supplies FSC products.
Taylor Machine WorkS, inc. 1013 (662) 773-3421; www.taylorbigred.com
Taylor Machine Works offers over 120 models ranging from 4,000 to 125,000 lbs. to meet customers’ needs in the wood industry
Teal-JoneS Group, The 512 abarker@tealjones.com; (604) 587-8703; www.tealjones.com
The Teal-Jones Group is the largest privately owned timber harvesting and primary lumber product manufacturing company in British Columbia. In continuous operation since 1946.
From log to finished product, TFP is synonymous with consistency. We specialize in western red cedar, Douglas fir, and hemlock from coastal British Columbia.
ThoMpSon river luMBer co 400 laura@thompsonriver.net; (406) 827-4311; www.thompsonriverlumber.com
A fully integrated inland sawmill. Species available: PP, DFL, WF and SPF-S. Our product mix includes boards, pattern, decking and dimension. Widths 4" thru 12".
TiMBer producTS co 807 kconroy@timberproducts.com; (800) 5479520; www.timberproducts.com
Timber Products manufactures siding, marine plywood, oversized panels, and much more with nine manufacturing facilities, an import division, and a nationwide trucking and logistics division.
Toolbx is a digital experience platform that transforms how independent building suppliers operate and engage with customers. Our ERP-integrated solution simplifies payments, streamlines AR, enhances sales, and improves customer service, all in one place.
TrimJoist is the combination of an open web floor truss and a wooden I-joist, bringing the best features of each together to form a trimmable floor truss.
URUFOR is a vertically integrated forestry and sawmilling company producing clear eucalyptus grandis (Red Grandis) and clear rivera pine, all 100% FSC certified.
vancouver SpecialTy cedar producTS 537 (604) 462-1220; www.vanspec.com
Family-owned and operated value-added remanufacturer.
verSaTex BuildinG producTS 1024 www.versatex.com Cellular PVC trim.
viSTa railinG SySTeMS 338 sales@vistarailings.com; (604) 467-5147; www.vistarailings.com
Vista Railings offers a wide variety of premium aluminum, glass, and cable railing solutions that exceed the demands of today’s family home situations.
Vudlande Sawmill is an ultra-modern European softwood lumber producer, whose main focus is on the construction industry. Products include dimensional lumber, boards and profiles.
Waldun Group, The 1003 (604) 309-4146; www.waldun.com
West Bay Forest Products is a high-quality western red cedar manufacturer supplying premium timbers, siding, decking and more to distributors across North America.
Western is an integrated forest products company and a leading global producer of structural and specialty appearance wood products.
WeSTern luMBer co. llc 1018 (541) 779-5121; www.westernlumber.com
WeSTern red cedar luMBer 317 aSSociaTion (Wrcla/real cedar) info@realcedar.com; (866) 778-9096; www. realcedar.com
WRCLA is a Canadian-based non-profit association representing manufacturers, distributors and supply chain partners. Founded in 1954 and known as “the voice of the cedar industry,” the WRCLA operates customer service and marketing programs throughout Canada, the U.S., and internationally.
WeSTern Wood producTS aSSociaTion 424 kcheung@wwpa.org; (503) 803-9615; www. wwpa.org
Western Wood Products Association is a trade association for solid-sawn lumber products with members of lumber manufacturers in the 12 Western states plus Alaska. We are an accredited lumber grading rules writing agency and an inspection agency. WWPA services are lumber grade-stamping, third-party quality assurance, product support, and business information.
WeSTlake royal BuildinG producTS 800 ea-dl-customercare@westlake.com; (855) 769-2585; westlakeroyalbuildingproducts.com
Westlake Royal Building Products is a leading manufacturer of building products, including siding and accessories, trim and
Global supply chain specialists of millwork such as moldings, primed boards, flats, frames, nickel gap, in multiple materials including FJ, MDF and composite.
Weyerhaeuser is committed to growing your business. From start to finish, we can help you learn, solve problems and improve your team’s performance and profitability.
Wildwood Trading Group is a building products marketing company that integrates mill sales, wholesale distribution, remanufacturing, and transportation services to bring sustainable success to our customers, vendors and partners.
WindSorone inc. (WindSor Mill) 305 lindsey@windsorone.com; (888) 229-7900; www.windsorone.com
WindsorONE manufactures real wood trim boards, specialty boards, and mouldings.
WinkSy inTernaTional 812 sales2@winksyintl.com; (917) 683-8634; www.winksyinternational.com
Millers of tropical species of lumber and plywood. Specializes in African and South American hardwoods, panel products (birch & poplar substitute platforms, flexible, BS-1088 marine), and other value-added products.
Wood uniTed pTe lTd 336 www.woodunited.com
Singapore-based company with production facilities in Indonesia and Malaysia.
MiraTEC trim and Extira panels provide moisture, rot and termite resistance. MiraTEC: easy to handle, machine, cut and nail; building code rated; 50-year limited warranty.
WoodTone 1011 (604) 792-3680; www.woodtone.com
Industry leaders of interior and exterior building products for residential, commercial and municipal projects. Trusted industry partner for over 45 years
Family-owned Oregon sawmill delivering premium Douglas fir timbers, posts, and joists up to 52 ft. Sister company Zip-O-Laminators fabricates world-class glulam beams & columns.
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Associations & Exhibitions
Montreal Wood Convention 337 northeastern luMber ManufaCturers assn 805
Western red Cedar luMber assoCiation 317
Western Wood ProduCts assoCiation 424
The Montréal Wood Convention will take place from April 14 to 16, 2026, at the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth in Montréal.
After seeing strong attendance numbers in 2025, the MWC team is preparing another three-day gathering in Montréal next year. Attendees can look forward to a trade show, informative conferences on important topics, keynote presentations, and plenty of chances to network. More details about the event will be released later this fall.
As Canada’s largest meeting for the wood products industry, the Montréal Wood Convention usually attracts around 1,100 participants from North America and beyond. The event has steadily expanded over the years, with its program and participating companies showcasing evolving market trends and developments in the wood sector.
Originally stemming from the Canadian Lumbermen’s Association Convention of 1908, it was re-launched in 2013 by four Eastern Canadian industry associations: the Maritime Lumber Bureau (MLB), Ontario Forest Industry Association (OFIA), Québec Forest Industry Council (QFIC), and Québec Wood Export Bureau (QWEB).
See you in Montréal!
Established in 1933, the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA) is the rules writing agency for eastern white pine lumber and the grading authority for the SPFs-grouping of species that includes the Eastern Spruces, Balsam Fir, and Red Pine.
NELMA is one of six agencies in the U.S. and Canada that publishes rules for lumber grading used by the industry. The association is a non-profit organization with member mills located in the Great Lakes and Northeastern regions that manufacture over 1.5 billion bd. ft. of lumber in construction and appearance product grades. NELMA’s staff includes 12 inspectors that provide quality control assistance to help ensure on-grade lumber is being sold in the marketplace. NELMA is a leading agency for export wood packaging certification and the marketing voice for the wood products industry in the Northeast and Great Lakes.
Go to www.nelma.org for an extensive library of resources that will assist in the sale and use of wood products manufactured by NELMA’s mills.
Consulting & Training
Credit & Insurance
hub international 904 Pennsylvania luMberMens Mutual insuranCe 716 red book luMber data 632 stoneX finanCial inC. – fCM division 407
NELMA
Montreal Wood Convention [Booth 337]
In the lumber and wood products industry where any one loss can be significant, having the right coverage in place to protect your business is essential. As the oldest and largest mutual insurance company dedicated to the wood products and building material industries, Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM) has long served our industry’s business owners with the expertise and solutions they need to protect their facilities, people, and operations.
Partnering with a specialty insurer can be invaluable as we have extensive knowledge related to lumber risks and exposures. We take our years of expertise and data to work with our customers to figure out how to improve their overall safety conditions, and provide them with valuable, industry-specific knowledge and resources to protect their operations.
We’ve been doing this for over 128 years and continue to take steps to improve, enhance, and expand our offerings. Through our in-house brokerage, Green Tree Risk Partners, we can provide our customers a more complete insurance solution with the addition of quality workers’ compensation coverage to the broad offerings from PLM.
As our industry continues to combat major challenges, including inflation, labor shortages, and new emerging risks, PLM is committed to innovation to ensure our capabilities match the needs of our customers and provide them with quality coverage and risk management services.
When looking to meet your facility’s insurance and safety needs, make sure to consider knowledge and experience. In turn, you’ll not only secure comprehensive coverage, but a partner in your company’s future. It’s not
what you know, it’s who you know. Luckily, you know
We have the most complete lumber-specific credit and business information in the world, helping the entire supply chain their business, limit their financial risk and accelerate their
526 MEDIA GROUP, INC. COMPANY – SERVING THE LUMBER Red Book Lumber Data provides lumber companies with detailed credit and market intelligence to inform strategic decisions. Previously known as Lumber Blue Book and now under new ownership of 526 Media Group, it offers tools to analyze market opportunities for territorial growth or new product lines, drawing on extensive industry data to support businesses at trade shows and beyond.
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The service delivers credit risk evaluations through tailored ratings and reports, using billions in monthly Accounts Receivable data from mills, manufacturers, and wholesalers. It includes business background details and monitoring tools that alert users to significant credit events, enabling timely responses to changes in customer financial status and supporting effective credit management.
For prospecting, Red Book’s database covers over 20,000 buying organizations, including wholesalers, manufacturers, and retail yards, enabling targeting by location, product type, or species handled. It provides key contact details and business start dates, aiding due diligence for supplier evaluations and market expansion efforts.
bPd–building ProduCts digest 630 building-ProduCts.CoM 630 CMe grouP 402 fastMarkets 303 forest eConoMiC advisors 801 MerChant Magazine, the 630 red book luMber data 632 soft Wood forest ProduCts buyer 401
Decking
avon PlastiCs 327
bieWer saWMills 931
ColuMbia Cedar, inC 837
everWood Preserving, inC. 526
fraservieW Cedar ProduCts 906
gMX grouP 1023
huMboldt saWMill CoMPany llC 830
hy Mark Wood ProduCts 610
klaasWood 1006
likeWood inC 309
MCshan luMber Co 736
nova usa Wood ProduCts llC 911
PartaP forest ProduCts ltd. 1005
PorCuPine Wood ProduCts ltd. 927
saWarne luMber Co. ltd. 806
selkirk sPeCialty Wood 431
stiMson luMber Co. 1033
sunset Moulding Co 710
teal-Jones grouP, the 512
vanCouver sPeCialty Cedar ProduCts ltd. 537
West bay forest ProduCts 301
Western forest ProduCts 403
Westlake royal building ProduCts 800
Engineered Wood
barrette struCtural distribution (triforCe) 429
boise CasCade Wood ProduCts - glulaM beaMs 923
boozer laMinated beaM Co. 903
freres engineered Wood 811
great lakes forest ProduCts, inC. 332
hasslaCher grouP 414
MurPhy CoMPany 831
PinkWood ltd. 504
PollMeier Massivholz gMbh & Co kg 803
PW t 530
restoration forest ProduCts llC 418
rosboro 419
roseburg forest ProduCts 932
south Coast luMber/PaCifiC Wood laMinates 436
sMartlaM north aMeriCa 516
tiMberlab laMinators, llC 905
triMJoist CorP. 637
Western forest ProduCts 403 Weyerhaeuser 706
ziP-o-log Mills, inC. 615
For over 50 years, Boozer Laminated Beam Co. has been at the forefront of quality and technology as a manufacturer of glulam beams and columns.
Forged from the strongest southern yellow pine and manufactured by expert craftsmen, every BoozerBeam is quality-inspected by APA–The Engineered Wood Association—the measure of excellence in the engineered wood products industry.
Boozer’s strong customer relationships, professional team and superior products are the core ingredients to not only our success, but also, and more importantly, to the success of those they serve. Its product line consists of 1.6E, 1.8E, 1.9E and 2.1E beams; combination 48 & 50 columns; treated beams and columns; fire-retardant coated beams and columns.
Located in Oregon’s lush Willamette Valley and surrounded by millions of acres of productive forestland, Rosboro is North America’s largest producer of glue-laminated timber. Our unique capabilities, including production of our own lamination feed-stock, enable us to provide the construction industry with the most cost-effective structural framing solutions in the market.
Boozer Laminated Beam Co. [Booth 903]
Rosboro
[Booth 419]
Rosboro manufactures a wide range of glued-laminated timber products including our flagship X-Beam, a full-framing-width stock architectural beam. From high-volume stock programs to custom sizes, variable lengths, and job packs, Rosboro is your premier source for all things glulam.
Builders prefer Rosboro X-Beam because it’s cost effective, easy to use, and fast to install. The full-width X-Beam is stocked in a variety of widths and depths and integrates seamlessly into both traditional and EWP framing systems. Since glulam is not overly compressed like other engineered wood, it is lightweight and easy to cut, drill, and nail. Our extensive network of distributors ensures Rosboro X-Beam can be delivered same or next-day in most markets.
Rosboro’s service and support set us apart from other glulam producers. We have representatives in the field to work directly with you and your customers. We do whatever it takes to ensure your success with our products, be it working with specifiers, consulting on jobsite issues, or educating your sales team. For the more difficult technical challenges, we even have a licensed structural engineer on staff.
Rosboro also manufactures high-quality Douglas fir dimension and stud lumber.
Learn more at www.rosboro.com.
Fasteners
avon PlastiCs 327
nova usa Wood ProduCts llC 911 siMPson strong-tie 330
Fencing
bieWer saWMills 931
digger sPeCialties, inC. 731
everWood Preserving, inC. 526
fraservieW Cedar ProduCts 906
huMboldt saWMill CoMPany llC 830
idaho tiMber 606
PartaP forest ProduCts ltd 1005
PorCuPine Wood ProduCts ltd. 927
selkirk sPeCialty Wood 431
stiMson luMber Co 1033
West bay forest ProduCts 301
Finishing & Coatings
deCk sourCe inC. (Cutek) 307 nova usa Wood ProduCts llC 911
Pittsburgh Paints Co. 1022
teal-Jones grouP, the 512 u-C Coatings, llC 416
Grading & Testing
northeastern luMber ManufaCturers assn. 805
PaCifiC luMber insPeCtion bureau 417
tiMber ProduCts insPeCtion 715
Western Wood ProduCts assoCiation 424
Hardwoods
baillie luMber- riPPing division 1019
CersosiMo luMber Co. 713
Collins 815
gates Milling, inC. 318
hunt forest ProduCts, llC 331
nova usa Wood ProduCts llC 911
PollMeier Massivholz gMbh & Co. kg 803
toM's Quality MillWork and hardWoods 939
Baillie Lumber’s Hardwood Lumber S4S & Ripping Division is a specialized sales group within Baillie Lumber Co., providing S4S, pattern stock, and ripped-to-width lumber solutions. Our dedicated sales team collaborates with two-step distributors, wholesalers, cabinet makers, flooring companies, furniture manufacturers, moulding manufacturers, and more to create custom plans that deliver only the products they need.
With access to the industry’s largest inventory of hardwood lumber, we combine the diverse lumber needs and cut bills of many customers into large production runs, producing the exact SLR2E products required while achieving high yields and cost savings, which we pass on to our customers.
Baillie Lumber can supply all the lumber needed for your manufacturing or complement your own production. Many of our customers use Baillie Lumber’s Hardwood Lumber Rips & S4S board programs to supplement their current sourcing strategies and alleviate common bottlenecks in their plants. Consider Baillie Lumber’s S4S & Ripping Division to improve your manufacturing productivity, increase yields, reduce waste, or to be your trusted S4S/pattern stock supplier.
aveneX Coating teChnologies 912
MidWest Canvas 1030
Lumber (Asia/Middle East)
CheMCo PlastiC industries Pvt. ltd. 938
gMX grouP 1023
Winksy international 812
Wood united Pte ltd. 336
Baillie Lumber [Booth 1019]
Lumber (Canada–Eastern)
goodfelloW inC. 300 interfor 425
niCholson and Cates liMited 1037
Lumber (Canada–Western)
bPWood ltd. 412 Canfor 522
ColuMbia Cedar, inC 837
delta Cedar sPeCialties 816
fraservieW Cedar ProduCts 906
furtado forest ProduCts ltd 506
gilbert sMith forest ProduCts ltd. 636
goodfelloW inC. 300
gorMan bros. luMber ltd. 433
haMPton luMber 508 interfor 425
Jazz forest ProduCts ltd. 737
J.h husCroft ltd 936
leslie forest ProduCts ltd. 711
MerCer tiMber ProduCts 810
olyMPiC industries ulC 814
PaCifiC Western Wood Works ltd. 430
PartaP forest ProduCts ltd. 1005
PoWerWood 608
PreCision Cedar 409
selkirk sPeCialty Wood 431
sidCa trading 315
teal-Jones grouP, the 512
terMinal forest ProduCts ltd. 308
vanCouver sPeCialty Cedar ProduCts ltd. 537
West bay forest ProduCts 301
Western forest ProduCts 403
Partap Forest Products is a primary manufacturer of Pacific Hemfir and western red cedar products. As a family-owned and operated business, Partap thrives on its commitment to product quality and customer satisfaction. Throughout our many years in business, we have invested in ourselves to better serve the needs of our customers in all product markets including but not limited to siding/fascia, decking, fencing, appearance grade timbers, export clears, and export dimensional products.
West Bay Forest Products
Since 1988, West Bay Forest Products has built our business on western red cedar. We’ve grown from a single remanufacturing operation to become a multi-faceted cedar supplier, and now own and operate two primary breakdown facilities along with two remanufacturing plants across the Pacific Northwest.
With the ability to cut our own logs, West Bay is able to better control our fiber supply, positioning us to oversee the entire manufacturing process right from first cut to order fulfillment. The result? Unmatched consistency, timely delivery, and a wide variety of tailored patterns and dimensions to give our customers improved flexibility in their cedar programs.
One of West Bay’s specialties are appearance grade cedar timbers. These timbers are highly sought after by distributors and builders for their exceptional beauty and versatility, and we do our part to develop timbers that can be used in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor applications.
West Bay bucks our logs to prioritize ideal timber lengths, enabling us to deliver premium tallies to our customers. Once cut, all timbers are end-waxed and packaged carefully to minimize iron-stain or other damage that could occur in transit or during manufacturing. The end result is a high-end timber delivered on time and in pristine condition.
For more information, please check out our website at www. westbayforestproducts.com.
Introducing Thermally Modified Hem-Fir
Western Forest Products is proud to announce its investment in an exciting new product line, Thermally Modified Hem-Fir. Featuring a rich, deep brown color that closely resembles western red cedar and some tropical hardwoods, this product is set to redefine Coastal B.C. forestry.
Thermally modified hem-fir is more than just another building material; it’s part of a responsible movement toward smarter and sustainable design. By using steam and heat, we transform a responsibly harvested
Partap Forest Products
[Booth 1005]
[Booth 301]
Western Forest Products
[Booth 403]
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species into an elegant material that meets the demands of both aesthetics and responsible sourcing.
Thermally modified hem-fir is not only aesthetically pleasing but also versatile. The thermal modification process deepens its color into a warm hue, reminiscent of western red cedar and high-end tropical hardwoods like ipé. Over time, it naturally adjusts to its environment, making it a perfect fit for modern design trends. The intense heat treatment alters hem-fir at the cellular level, making it resistant to rot, decay and infestation. This durability makes it ideal for various applications, from sunsoaked decks to storm-battered siding.
Thermally modified hem-fir is stable and perfect for areas with changing weather and humidity. The heat treatment reduces its tendency to absorb water, ensuring that the boards remain straight and reliable.
The Thermal Modification Process
The thermal modification process involves heating the wood at very high temperatures in an oxygen-starved environment. This process reduces moisture absorption, improves decay resistance, and offers long-lasting durability without chemicals.
We invite you to visit our booth 403 at NAWLA to learn more about Thermally Modified Hem-Fir and how it can benefit your projects. Stay tuned for more details!
Lumber (Europe)
binderholz tiMber inC. 705
bW t tiMber 804
gMX grouP 1023
hasslaCher grouP 414
hs tiMber grouP 428
PollMeier Massivholz gMbh & Co. kg 803
sodra usa, inC. 1041
vudlande Mill 900
Lumber (NZ/South America)
arauCo 1001
ClayMark usa 730
CMPC usa 426
gMX grouP 1023
luMin forest ProduCts llC 406
PreCision luMber Co. 913
tauPo Wood solutions (tenon ClearWood) 836
urufor 322
Lumber (U.S.–East)
durgin & CroWell luMber Co 717
hanCoCk luMber Co. 518
Johnson luMber Co. llC 802
robbins luMber inC 707
Durgin & Crowell Lumber
Durgin & Crowell Lumber Co. located in Springfield, N.H., have been manufacturers of kiln dried eastern white pine boards since 1976. They produce over 30 million bd. ft. per year, of NELMA grades and patterns and sell their products through wholesale distribution networks throughout North America and abroad. In addition to dry tongue-and-
The company also takes pride in its knowledgeable sales staff. In April Alex Darrah took on the position of sales manager, as B. Manning took a step back after over 40 years in the role. The company also recently added Sarah Welch to the team to head up marketing.
groove, rough faced exterior siding, they also offer a prefinished line of products.
Enhance is Durgin & Crowell’s flagship line of premium grade UV cured prefinished Interior tongue and groove paneling. It is 100% VOC free, and available in multiple patterns and three colors: Natural, Almond, and White Wash. Panels come into a room ready to go, assuring less mess and that volatile compounds from toxic chemicals never enter the home and reducing installation time by days. Done! Pine is the standard grade value counterpart also available in all configurations.
Lumber (U.S.–Midwest)
bieWer lumber, llC 1006
As an SFI-certified mill sourcing logs locally, Durgin & Crowell is one of the largest mills in New England and committed to being a sustainable resource. They specialize in delivering eastern white pine boards on time and to the specs desired, living up to their motto: “We are Pine Passionate.”
At Hancock Lumber, culture and collaboration fuel the creation of world-class eastern white pine products. From seedling to sawlog, the tree’s 100-year journey is met with equal care in the mill—where empowered employees and customer-focused processes deliver unmatched results.
Westervelt lumber 545 Weyerhaeuser 706
Westervelt Lumber Company
Every board begins with sustainable harvesting and ends in a highperformance product tailored to the customer. Hancock’s eastern white pine operations go beyond manufacturing—they represent a people-first culture where “Everybody Leads.” Team members are empowered to take ownership, speak up, and ensure that “Every Board Counts.”
[Booth 545]
“At building—you’re high quality product you a family
The Westervelt Co. produces 1” southern pine boards, dimension lumber, RED and timbers, and runs 1” and 2” patterns on its moulder. In order to continue to meet customers’ needs, Westervelt is expanding with a new facility in Thomasville, Al., which will offer sustainably-sourced, high-quality products.
Customer intimacy is at the core of Hancock’s success. Team Hancock’s signature “red bag solution” symbolizes more than packaging—it’s a promise to create custom product programs designed around each customer’s specifications. Whether it’s tally, grade, finish, or packaging, Hancock listens, adapts and evolves to meet changing needs.
“While some companies grow complacent, Hancock continues to innovate,” shared Adam Russin, co-president of Russin Lumber. “They value employees first—and it shows in their customer service and product consistency.”
Long-term partnerships are built on trust and mutual success. Calvin
A family-owned company with more than 135 years of environmental stewardship, Westervelt strives to deliver exceptional value and service to customers. With more than 50 years of lumber manufacturing experience, the Moundville, Al.-based firm produces a wide variety of high-performance products made from southern yellow pine, and is committed to providing
[Booth 717]
Culture Makes the Difference: Empowered People, Premium Pine
Hancock Lumber
[Booth 518]
Biddix of US Lumber added, “We’ve worked with Hancock for over 25 years—and look forward to 25 more. Their relationship-driven approach makes the difference.”
From forest to final product, Hancock’s culture proves that empowered people and intentional processes create more than just premium pine— they build lasting value.
Eastern white pine is in Hancock’s roots. And their promise to help customers thrive is wrapped in every red bag they deliver.
Lumber (U.S.–Midwest)
bieWer saWMills 931
forest ProduCts suPPly Co 1028
great lakes forest ProduCts, inC. 332
Lumber (U.S.–South)
bieWer saWMills 931
Canfor 522
harrigan luMber Co 833
idaho tiMber 606
interfor 425
Mason forest ProduCts 514
MCshan luMber Co. 736
roseburg forest ProduCts 932
royoMartin 515
snider industries llP 531
tri-state luMber Co., inC. 325
Weyerhaeuser 706
Lumber (U.S.–West)
bennett luMber ProduCts, inC. 607
boise CasCade distribution 925
boWers forest ProduCts 732
bright Wood CorP. 914
Collins 815
dorris luMber and Moulding Co. 1036
elk Creek forest ProduCts, inC. 614
eMPire luMber Co. 1026
f.h. stoltze land & luMber Co. 404
foX luMber sales inC. 432
freres engineered Wood 811
haMPton luMber 508
huMboldt saWMill CoMPany llC 830
hy Mark Wood ProduCts 610
idaho tiMber 606
interfor 425
neiMan enterPrises, inC. 917
oregon Canadian forest ProduCts 314
sierra forest ProduCts 937
restoration forest ProduCts llC 418
roseburg forest ProduCts 932
saWarne luMber Co ltd 806
south Coast luMber/PaCifiC Wood laMinates 436
stiMson luMber Co. 1033
sWanson grouP 632
thoMPson river luMber Co. 400
Western luMber Co. llC 1018
Weyerhaeuser 706
WildWood trading grouP 423
Woodgrain/MirateC eXtira 1004
ziP-o-log Mills, inC. 615
Bennett Lumber Products
[Booth 607]
Bennett Lumber Products’ production of quality dimension lumber—Douglas fir, white fir, Engelmann spruce, lodgepole pine, Idaho white pine, inland red cedar, and ponderosa pine—reaches 180 MMBF annually. Based in Princeton, Id., the company has approximately 70,000 acres of forestland in northern Idaho and eastern Washington.
A producer of dimensional lumber, industrial lumber and lumber patterns, Bennett is committed to providing quality products and sound environmental practices every day. The family-owned company has two mills—one in Princeton and one in Clarkston, Wa., both designed for efficiency, safety and production. The company works to provide high-quality lumber products while practicing sustainable land management principles with its main forestry goal that aims to meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
Bowers Forest Products
Bowers Forest Products: 25+ Years of Quality and Integrity
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Founded in 1999 by Jeff and Cheryll Bowers, Bowers Forest Products has grown from a small lumber remanufacturer in Beavercreek, Or., into a trusted nationwide supplier of specialty wood products. For more than 25 years, the company has built its reputation on honesty, integrity, and exceptional craftsmanship—values that continue to set them apart.
A Wide Range of Specialty Products
Bowers Forest Products serves multiple industries with a diverse product line that includes cedar planter boxes for nurseries, construction and survey lath, tile battens, furring strips, pallet and crating materials, wood truss blocks, lattice panels, post caps, tongue-and-groove boards, and
deck balusters. To support this variety, the company sources between 600–800 truckloads of lumber and counting annually. In addition, they offer custom remanufacturing services such as kiln drying, planing, trimming, ripping and resawing.
Expanding the Woodway Line
The company is also proud to expand the Woodway line of premium products, known for their superior quality and strong customer following. With newly established distribution in Hawaii and growing representation across the U.S., Woodway products are reaching more customers than ever before.
Commitment to Innovation and Service
Bowers Forest Products continues to reinvest in state-of-the-art equipment, ensuring efficient operations without compromising quality. Their long-standing success is built on service, reliable shipping, and consistent excellence. Today, while enhancing internal operations, the company remains focused on expanding its production capacity and building on its legacy of trusted craftsmanship.
To learn more, visit www.bowersforestproducts.com.
Headquartered in McMinnville, Or.—deep in the heart of Douglas-fir country—Elk Creek Forest Products has built its reputation as a familyowned, full-service lumber processor and distributor. With more than 20 million bd. ft. of lumber on the ground at its 24-acre yard, the company serves markets ranging from high-end exposed timber applications to everyday commodity lumber.
What sets Elk Creek apart is the breadth of its inventory and the care put into its processing. The company’s network of kilns and
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Left to right: Cecil Higby, Jeanine DuBose, Cassidy Bowers, Adrianne Woltering, Jeff Bowers, Bella, Cheryll Bowers, Sophie
Elk Creek Forest Products
[Booth 614]
remanufacturing facilities allows it to deliver premium Douglas-fir products with consistency and reliability.
Elk Creek’s kiln-dried inventory includes surfaced dimension lumber from 2x4 up to 2x16, as well as large timbers from 3x4 to 24x24. Each piece is dried to below 19% moisture content, processed in like-sized charges for even results, and graded #1/Btr FOHC to ensure stability. Customers can specify products by grade, density, appearance and finish.
The company also offers a broad selection of green lumber, chosen for grade, density, heart specification, and appearance. On-site PLIBcertified inspectors maintain strict quality standards. Elk Creek’s green surfaced stock ranges from 4x4 through 12x12, with rough-cut timbers available up to 16x20. All units are anti-stain treated and paper-capped to preserve their look and durability.
Elk Creek pairs its products with a suite of value-added services, including:
• Custom sorting and grading
• Full sawn, fine band sawn, S4S, and custom net sizes
• Tongue-and-groove milling, custom patterns, and precision end trimming
• Pressure and fire treatment, double-end stamping, end waxing, and barcoding Service, quality, and lasting partnerships have been the foundation of Elk Creek’s business. That commitment continues today, fueled by close relationships with sawmills, a focus on employees, and investments in process innovation.
Humboldt Sawmill Company recently launched a new line of premium redwood products, as well as an eye-catching new ad campaign to promote them. The “Let’s Build Something Beautiful” campaign focuses on the many ways redwood can be used to make the built environment more beautiful, as well as the benefits that can accrue for stocking redwood dealers in terms of relationship building with their key customers.
Premium redwood products from Humboldt Sawmill Company include Exterior Class A Fire Retardant Treated decking and siding, pattern stock, and timbers.
Humboldt Sawmill has partnered with Hoover Treated Wood Products to treat redwood with Hoover’s clear ExteriorFireX Class A fire retardant (FRT) formulation. The resulting decking and siding products meet the highest standards for performance under fire conditions, have been tested in accordance with ASTM E84, and are code compliant with respect to the new 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (CWUIC) and IWUIC standards. Untreated redwood decking and siding products naturally meet a Class B test standard, are also code compliant, and readily available for prompt shipment. Customers have the option of untreated redwood or upgrading to Class A FRT if they wish.
Redwood pattern stock and timbers are available in a diverse mix
of grades and dimensions. The beauty and durability of redwood in applications such as feature walls, shade structures, soffits and timber framing works well for discerning customers interested in a local, sustainable wood species.
Partnering with Humboldt Sawmill Company guarantees access to mixed loads of these top-quality wood products, as well as Douglas fir and pressure treated. Visit booth #830 to learn more.
Lumber Wrap & Tags
aveneX Coating teChnologies 912
MidWest Canvas CorP. 1030
Material Handling /Equipment
aMeriCan Wood teChnology 1016
bauMann usa 907
brunner hildebrand luMber dry kiln Co. 933
CoMbilift usa 413
Ct darnell ConstruCtion/sunbelt raCk 319
hurst boiler 901
koPCoat ProteCtion ProduCts 1007
krauter auto-stak 703
Midsouth tag & label 1002
nyle dry kilns 509 sii dry kilns 1010
taylor MaChine Works, inC. 1013
Transform your lumber handling operations with Combilift Combilift, the material handling specialist, has been providing custom-made and space-saving solutions for over 27 years, prioritizing safety while enhancing productivity and efficiency.
The Combi-CSS (Container Slip Sheet), with a maximum capacity of 65,000 lbs., is designed for the fast (and safe!) loading and offloading of long products, such as lumber, into containers. The electro-hydraulically powered Combi-CSS can fully load a 40' container in under six minutes with just one operator. The load is moved into the container on a Hardox 500 steel sheet by our patented push-pull mechanism. Once the container is fully loaded, a hydraulic rear barrier gate, fixed to the end of the platform, secures the goods inside while the metal sheet
Humboldt Sawmill Co.
[Booth 830]
Combilift
[Booth 413]
smoothly slides out during offloading, ensuring a seamless transition of materials without any risk of damage.
Combilift is renowned for its constant innovation, and one of the latest additions to the ever-growing electric forklift range is the CombiCB155E, a compact, multidirectional forklift that’s winning both industry awards and operator loyalty.
With a 15,500-lb. lifting capacity, the CB155E stands out as the most compact counterbalance forklift on the market. Its small footprint and sideways movement enable effortless navigation through tight spaces and narrow aisles, making it ideal for transporting long and bulky loads, such as lumber or wooden panels—a task that is challenging with traditional forklifts.
The spacious operator cab features floor-to-ceiling panoramic visibility, enhancing the operator’s safety and providing exceptional visibility. A notable highlight is the Auto Swivel Seat, which automatically rotates 15° to the left or right based on the forklift’s direction of travel. This significantly reduces strain during reversing maneuvers—a common source of operator fatigue and injury.
This model received the prestigious Ergonomic Innovation of the Year award at the UK Materials Handling Association Awards last September and has recently won the Red Dot Award for Product Design 2025, highlighting its dedication to exceptional design, performance and innovation.
Check out combilift.com and visit our booth at the Traders Market to see how Combilift can transform your wood and lumber handling operations!
LBM facility construction experts, with over 3,000 facilities improved.
CT Darnell Construction designs and builds retail, distribution and manufacturing facilities for the LBM industry. We also equip them with our proprietary Sunbelt Rack storage systems. Over almost 40 years, we have built or improved more than 3,000 facilities across North America. No other company matches our experience or understands the needs of the LBM industry better than us.
We make every day an operational win for lumberyard owners.
We create the most efficient and economical warehouses and storage systems, based on your material needs, operational requirements, and available space.
Pre-Engineered Buildings
• Store and Office Buildings
• Warehouses
• Millwork Assembly and Storage Buildings
• Pressure Treating Plants
• Truss Manufacturing Buildings
• Engineered Product Cutting Sheds
• 3-Sided Bulk Storage Sheds
• Umbrella Storage Sheds
Rack-Supported Buildings
• Drive-Thru Buildings (Single/Multi Aisle)
• T-Sheds
• L-Sheds
• I-Beam Cantilever Racks
• Millwork Stack Racks
• Board-Bin Mezzanines
• Pallet Racks
Sunbelt Rack Storage Systems
• Power Bin Automated Storage System
• A-Frame Racks
• Millwork Mezzanines
CT Darnell Construction offers you the support you need to grow your business, from initial design to project completion. Reach out today and learn how we can help you!
Taylor Machine Works, Inc. [Booth 1013]
For 98 years, Taylor Machine Works, Inc. has proudly supplied purpose-built solutions to customers across the material handling industry. As we continue to grow and innovate, we remain focused on delivering the durability, performance and reliability that have defined the Taylor name for nearly a century.
Taylor offers an unmatched lineup of more than 150 lift truck models ranging from 4,000 lbs. to 125,000 lbs. No matter the challenge, Taylor has the right equipment to keep your operation moving.
As the lumber and wood products industries evolve, Taylor continues to lead with equipment designed to improve efficiency, safety, and productivity. For us, it’s not just about building machines—it’s about building lasting partnerships with the industries we serve.
We invite all NAWLA Traders Market attendees to stop by Booth #1013 to meet our team, see what’s new, and learn how Taylor can be your trusted partner in tackling today’s toughest jobs.
We are Taylor—Your COMPLETE Heavy-Lift Supplier.
Visit Booth #1013 at NAWLA Traders Market and experience the Taylor difference.
Millwork & Trim
arauCo 1001
baillie luMber- riPPing division 1019
bright Wood CorP. 914
ClayMark usa 730
CMPC usa 426 delta MillWorks 740
dorris luMber and Moulding Co. 1036
klaasWood 1006
leslie forest ProduCts 711
louisiana-PaCifiC CorP. 1027
Matra, inC. 422
PorCuPine Wood ProduCts ltd 927
PoWerWood CorP. 608
CT Darnell / Sunbelt Rack [Booth 319]
Pt interkayu nusantara 910
selkirk sPeCialty Wood 431
sodra usa, inC. 1041
sunset Moulding Co. 710
tauPo Wood solutions (tenon ClearWood) 836
toM’s Quality MillWork & hardWoods 939
vanCouver sPeCialty Cedar ProduCts ltd. 537
versateX building ProduCts 1024
West bay forest ProduCts 301
Western forest ProduCts 403
Westlake royal building ProduCts 800
Weston Wood solutions 611
Windsorone inC. (Windsor Mill) 305
Woodgrain/MirateC eXtira 1004
Woodtone 1011
Plywood, OSB & Panels
arauCo 1001
boise CasCade distribution 925
CMPC usa 426
eagle PlyWood sPeCialties 312 elk Creek forest ProduCts, inC. 614
freres engineered Wood 811
great lakes forest ProduCts, inC. 332
hardel Mutual PlyWood Co. 329
hunt forest ProduCts, llC 331
integra Wood international llC 1032
louisiana-PaCifiC CorP. 1027
Mason forest ProduCts 514
MurPhy CoMPany 831
Patriot tiMber ProduCts inC. 511
roseburg forest ProduCts 932
royoMartin 515
sidCa trading 315
sodra usa, inC. 1041
south Coast luMber/PaCifiC Wood laMinates 436 sWanson grouP 632
tiMber ProduCts 807
Weyerhaeuser Co. 706
Woodgrain/MirateC eXtira 1004
Woodtone 1011
CMPC is a global, family-owned company with over 100 years of history in the forestry industry. We deliver sustainable solutions through the manufacturing and distribution of high-quality wood products, pulp, bio-packaging, and tissue. Our focus is on growth, innovation, and commitment to the sustainability of the planet and local communities.
Our wood products include mouldings, trimboards, plywood, and lumber. Selex, our premium brand, symbolizes excellence in manufacturing, powered by state-of-the-art technology. These products are sourced from our own plantations of radiata pine, cultivated to achieve the highest quality fiber.
CMPC manages more than 3 million acres of forest assets across Chile, Brazil, and Argentina. These lands are certified by FSC and CERTFOR-PEFC, ensuring the protection of native forests and biodiversity, and upholding the highest standards of sustainable forest management.
Powell Valley Millwork, with two manufacturing sites located east of Lexington, Ky., was CMPC’s first acquisition in the U.S., serving as the foundation of our expanding presence in the North American market.
This makes CMPC the first manufacturer to offer both poplar and radiata pine products in the region.
With over 30 years of industry experience, Powell Valley Millwork has consistently excelled at crafting top-tier poplar mouldings and millwork for a diverse customer base. By combining CMPC’s global manufacturing capabilities with Powell Valley Millwork’s domestic production, we offer a broader range of products, streamlined logistics, and exceptional customer service—strengthening our commitment to partnerships across North America.
Hardel Mutual Plywood Corp. is celebrating 70 years as a cooperative in the plywood industry—the only cooperative plywood mill in the U.S. Since opening in 1952, Hardel has grown from the capability of making 12 different types of panels to now carrying over 1,000 different plywood products.
Its production is more than eight times of what it was then, and has more than doubled in the last seven years.
The company recently installed a new state-of-the-art press for Medium Density and High Density Overlays. The chrome platen overlay press is capable of producing the smoothest possible finishes in MDO and HDO, helping Hardel to maximize its product line.
Offering such a vast product line of over 1,000 different plywood product makes it easier for customers to mix loads. This saves them time and money by being able to buy all their plywood needs in one place. The company is like a “Super Market” for plywood. It also has the capability to build and customize panels specific to a customer’s needs.
As the country’s only cooperative plywood mill, Hardel has 124 working shareholders and consequently experiences very little turnover. Most employees have more than 15 to 20 years of experience. Hardel employees are highly experienced in the mill and have a strong sense of pride in the work they perform. They literally take ownership in their work.
Hardel continues to look to future growth and adapt where there is need in the plywood industry. That’s why Hardel has grown and evolved into one of the most diverse and state-of-the-art plywood mills in the U.S.
CMPC USA
[Booth 426]
Hardel Mutual Plywood Corp. [Booth 329]
Railings & Columns
bieWer saWMills 931
digger sPeCialties, inC. 731
PartaP forest ProduCts ltd 1005
vista railing systeMs 338
Roofing
Cedar valley ManufaCturing, inC. 902
iMPerial shake Co ltd 306
sbC Cedar 415
shakertoWn 313
teal-Jones grouP, the 512 Waldun grouP, the 1003 Watkins saWMills ltd. 533
Westlake royal building ProduCts 800
Siding & Paneling
Cedar valley ManufaCturing, inC. 902
ColuMbia Cedar, inC 837
defianCe forest ProduCts 1017
everWood Preserving, inC. 526
fraservieW Cedar ProduCts 906
gMX grouP 1023
hy Mark Wood ProduCts 610
iMPerial shake Co ltd 306 klaasWood 1006
louisiana-PaCifiC CorP. 1027
nova usa Wood ProduCts llC 911 PaCifiC Coast Cedar ProduCts, ltd. 1031
teal-Jones grouP, the 512 vanCouver sPeCialty Cedar ProduCts ltd. 537
versateX building ProduCts 1024 Waldun grouP, the 1003 Watkins saWMills ltd. 533
Western forest ProduCts 403
Westlake royal building ProduCts 800 Woodtone 1011
At Nova USA Wood Products, our greatest strength is our people. Their expertise, relationships, and problem-solving drive everything we do. It’s why our promise—Real People, Real Wood, Real Solutions—is more than a tagline; it’s the way we partner with architects, builders, distributors, and designers every day.
At the center of our portfolio is Ambara, a thermally modified Obeche that blends refined elegance with exceptional durability. Its lightweight stability, uniform grain, and warm tone make it an ideal choice for siding, cladding, paneling, trim, soffits, beams and pergolas. Ambara is engineered through a precise thermal modification process that enhances dimensional stability and resistance to decay—bringing long-lasting value to projects where aesthetics and performance matter equally.
Alongside Ambara, Nova offers a complete range of specialty hardwoods. Korina, a thermally modified hardwood, combines versatility and stability across applications including decking, siding and paneling. Red balau/batu remains a proven favorite for exterior decking, known for its rich color, density, and natural durability that rivals ipé Bangkirai/golden balau brings striking golden-brown hues with excellent strength and weather resistance. Torem adds deep, luxurious color and exceptional durability, standing out as another premier option for decking and heavy-duty exterior use. We also source genuine mahogany, prized for its timeless beauty and versatility in both interior and exterior design.
To this mix we add air-dried Douglas fir timbers, carefully seasoned to reduce internal stress while showcasing the species’ signature strength, warm color, and distinctive grain.
More than wood, Nova delivers integrity, long-term relationships, and sustainable solutions—always grounded in Real People, Real Wood, Real Solutions.
Software & Technology
border brokers 631
builderWire, inC 323
dMsi soft Ware 701
ePiCor 326
ezeQuote 536
luMber MarketPlaCe 841
MillteCh inventory ManageMent systeMs 333 rdb solutions, llC 930
siMPson strong-tie 330
toolbX 316
STRENGTH IN EVERY LAMINATION SINCE
How can you do your part and help spread the truth about wood—and transform your lumber business?
In the lumber industry, tight margins and complex operations demand efficiency. At RDB Solutions, our Expert Software Suite—Lumber Expert, Trader Expert, and Project Expert—helps businesses save time, reduce overhead, and increase profitability.
Lumber Expert – All-in-One ERP
Lumber Expert integrates accounting, inventory, order management, and financial reporting into one seamless system. Features like profit tracking by buyer/seller, multi-company consolidation, logistics optimization, and realtime dashboards streamline workflows and minimize errors.
“RDB staff is professional, responsive, and truly understands our needs. We’ve been using Lumber/Trader Expert for several years now, and customer support has also been responsive and helpful. Highly recommend for businesses looking to streamline their processes! It’s made a significant difference in how we manage our business.” - Kriste Lance, The Buying Source
Trader Expert – Smarter Trading Tools
Building on Lumber Expert, Trader Expert adds tools tailored for fastpaced trading—instant access to data, powerful search, efficient quoting, and logistics tracking. Centralized workflows reduce time spent searching and increase quoting speed, helping traders close deals faster.
“Order processing takes me about a third of the time it used to… a big time saver and organizational plus.” – Mark Kennon, Lumber Specialists, LLC
Project Expert – Precision for Multi-Unit Projects
For complex projects, Project Expert offers material tracking, automated quotes, batch RFPs, and centralized document management. Real-time financial insights keep projects on schedule and within budget.
Why RDB Solutions?
With over 20 years of industry experience, we listen, collaborate, and deliver software that simplifies operations and drives results.
Ready to save time and money? Contact us today.
Transportation & Logistics
arroW reload systeMs inC 714
border brokers 631
florida east Coast railWay 638
haMPton luMber 508
indePendent disPatCh inC. 840
Portland and Western railroad, inC. 639
riChard Murray & Co 507
rukert terMinals CorP. 437
tiMber ProduCts truCking 807
union PaCifiC railroad 708
Windows & Doors
Matra, inC. 422
Woodgrain/MirateC eXtira 1004
Wood Preservatives
ar Xada 1000
hoover treated Wood ProduCts 528
koPCoat ProteCtion ProduCts 1007
teChWood 500
u-C Coatings, llC 416
At Arxada, we envision a world built with wood. We embrace the beauty of real wood and enhance it with industry-leading technologies designed to extend the life of woo—the earth’s most sustainable and versatile construction material.
Arxada is a global leader of innovative technologies that improve the performance of wood, making it resistant to termites, fungi, flame spread and smoke development, mold and moisture. Arxada manufactures many of the highest quality wood protection products, including its Wolman line of preservatives (Wolmanized Outdoor Wood and Wolmanized Heavy Duty Wood), Dricon fire retardant and Mycostat and Antiblu anti-sapstains. Additionally, Arxada manufactures Sillbor borate treatments, Chemonite ACZA industrial preservatives, FrameGuard and Wolman non-pressure mold inhibition, as well as formulations specifically designed for the treatment of engineered wood. Nearly a decade ago, Arxada developed globally patented BARamine technology for added protection in residential and commercial applications against copper-tolerant fungi and better penetration of copper-azole preservatives.
For more than 80 years, Arxada’s wood protection business unit has led the market in the delivery of trusted and innovative technologies. Our approach to business is characterized by innovative products, valued global brands and exceptional customer service. Our brands instill confidence and provide peace of mind, as do our support services, which enable our customers to make the most of wood’s unique and adaptable properties. With global operations and an expansive offering of services and expertise, Arxada is dedicated to the success of its customers.
Visit www.wolmanizedwood.com for product information.
Arxada
[Booth 1000]
KopCoat Protection Products
Wood is the leading renewable building material in the world. KopCoat believes this and strives to enhance wood’s natural sustainability with innovative protection products to preserve sawn lumber, engineered wood and manufactured wood products. Innovations like the TruCore system, a patented penetrating process, improve the efficiency of the treating process while maintaining dimensional stability and extending the lifespan of wood products.
KopCoat takes pride in providing customized wood preservation solutions for customers. KopCoat brings over 40 years of experience working with global wood and wood products manufacturers to each unique project and situation. And, with in house research and development, microbiology lab, chemical manufacturing and application equipment manufacturing, KopCoat can provide a one-stop solution for any wood protection need. Products currently using KopCoat protection methods include window and door parts, exterior cladding and millwork, LVL joists, fencing, solid sawn lumber and mass timber.
Above all is KopCoat’s approach to customer service. We take being a resource and partner with our customers very seriously. KopCoat’s field specialists design management action plans with each customer to support protecting their unique valuable wood products. We pride ourselves on being partners with some of the largest wood products manufacturers in the world. KopCoat appreciates that preservative treatment isn’t the focus of forest products producers but believe strongly that wood is an amazing resource, and when protected can maintain the competitive edge against alternative material threatening wood market share.
Visit www.kopcoat.com to see our product line including TruCore, Woodlife 111, Workhorse, and Iron Fixt.
MEET T-100: WHERE LEADERSHIP THRIVES
T‑100 is NAWLA’s exclusive event for C‑suite lead ers in lumber and building materials—where strategy meets real conversation far from the trade show floor. It’s a curated experience designed to spark dialogue, build powerful connections, and shape the industry’s future.
The event is set for March 16 18, 2026, in Dana Point, Ca., at the Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel. A reimagining of its annual Leadership Summit, it is tailored for owners and executives from across the lumber and building materials supply chain.
Speakers will include strategist Matt Phillips on innovation and breakthrough thinking, and pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson on how polling and competi tive intelligence can make your business smarter.
Wood Treating
allWeather Wood/huMboldt saWMill 830
bieWer saWMills 931
everWood Preserving, inC 526
hoover treated Wood ProduCts 528
klaasWood 1006
sidCa trading 315
tri-state luMber Co., inC. 325
Watkins saWMills ltd 533
Everwood Preserving, Inc. [Booth 526]
Delivering Quality Pressure Treated Lumber for over 40 years!
Founded in 1982, Everwood Preserving, Inc. has been supplying pressure treated lumber and pattern stock throughout the Southeast and Caribbean markets for more than four decades. Everwood offers micronized copper azole, borate and CCA material to cover all your construction projects. Everwood has a reputation of Wood Treated Right, giving you more time to sell our products and less time to worry about issues.
Everwood’s remanufacturing facility currently operates multiple Weinig molders, offers rip, resaw and shrink wrap pattern stock. With our KDAT division, we can offer most southern yellow pine products needed for distribution centers. We run all current SPIB patterns, but we also offer custom profiles to match existing patterns.
Everwood is currently supplying distribution customers from Maryland to Texas and throughout the Caribbean. When it comes to the export market, Everwood’s expertise is unmatched. We offer a onestop-shop solution for treated material, pattern stock, KDAT, custom packaging, marks, logos and transportation.
Ask around and see why our customers agree, Everwood Preserving, Inc. lives up to its trademark—Building Your Reputation!
Watkins Sawmills [Booth 533]
Watkins Sawmills, one of North America's largest cedar roofing and sidewall shingle manufacturers, produces ASTM E108 Class A, Certi-Guard, SFM Listed 7A WUI & IWUIC products. Family owned and operated since 1947, the Watkins Group employs 100+ people across their operations, including Fire Smart Roofing [FSR], Maple Ridge, B.C., and SaferWood Thermex-FR (Exterior FRTW by Chemco), Ferndale, Wa.
At Watkins, we believe in innovation. Our complete service offering has allowed us to grow beyond our humble beginnings to become one of the largest western red cedar roofing and siding manufacturers in North America. Our definition of success is saving you time and money by performing all aspects of manufacturing in-house. From fire retardant treatment to cedar sidewall manufacturing and painting, we do it all.
At SaferWood, we believe in code compliance. That is why we are the first and currently only fire retardant treated wood [FRTW] in the world to be evaluated compliant with the International Wildland Urban Interface Code [IWUIC] by the International Code Council [ICC]. Our ICC ESR-1159/ESL-1021 and QAI CERus-1031 are the industry standard for FRTW across the U.S. and Canada.
SaferWood by Chemco, Inc., part of the Watkins Group, is the premier FRTW for exterior, ignition-resistant, appearance grade, Class A, specified by award-winning architects, sustainable developers, and discerning clientele for commercial, residential, and mixed-use projects. Cal-Fire listed, exclusive FRTW in Japan for over 25 years, and only FRTW roofing material to pass California’s 10-year natural outdoor weathering test, SaferWood with Thermex-FR by Chemco, Inc., has been protecting property and saving lives since 1981.
ROOTED IN EXCELLENCE. DRIVEN TO SERVE.
EXPO 2025 packed 243 exhibitors into an expansive 61,440 sq. ft. of display space. Booth sales for the next edition, EXPO 2027, open in June 2026, with attendance registration beginning in March 2027.
SFPA EXPO BIGGEST SINCE 2000
“EXPO 2025: Fine Tune Your Strategy.” That was the agenda for the 38th Forest Products Machinery & Equipment EXPO from Aug. 6-8 at the Music City Center in Nashville, and early feedback shows exhibitors and attendees alike were able to successfully collaborate to drive their operations forward.
“The Southern Forest Products Association hosting the Forest Products EXPO in Nashville for a second time continued to far surpass our expectations,” said Eric Gee, SFPA’s executive director. “Seeing and talking with so many members of the forest products industry was truly energizing. I’m beyond proud of our exhibiting companies, whose creativity and hard work transformed the exhibit hall into an outstanding hub of innovation, connection, and opportunity.”
The final floorplan topped out at 243 exhibiting companies, a record number of exhibitors since 2000, representing 185 product categories spread over 61,440 sq. ft. of machinery, innovation, and solutions to
meet with nearly 1,000 attendees. EXPO 2025 also welcomed 60 firsttime exhibitors.
Early survey responses from attendees were positive, with many lauding the location and Music City Center, the opportunities for networking with industry colleagues and meeting new vendors, and the variety of exhibits.
“Forest Products EXPO is a specialized trade show, and while attendance may have been down in 2025 after a near-record-breaking show in 2023 because of various economic conditions, it continues to attract the highest-quality decision-makers from sawmills throughout North America,” Gee said. “More than one-third of attendees at EXPO 2025 serve in a president and/or owner capacity, representing nearly 100 sawmills.”
Since 1950, Forest Products EXPO has provided a place for both hardwood and softwood sawmillers to gather, celebrate new technology, network, and learn about the industry’s latest machinery and
equipment. And as the industry and workplace evolve, so does EXPO, Gee said. “The SFPA and EXPO teams are always soliciting and reviewing feedback from exhibitors and attendees to ensure Forest Products remains the premier forest products industry event and that it provides plentiful opportunities for growth among that industry.”
The three-day show provided attendees with solutions for nearly every stage of manufacturing. From raw material handling to crane operations; metal detection and scanning technologies; log optimization; lumber drying, grading, sorting, packaging, and distribution; engineering and AI solutions.
During the event, Southern Forest Products Association announced the 2024 John Edgar Rhodes Sawmill Safety Excellence Awards during the Sawmill Safety Awards & Summit. For the fourth year in a row, at least seven mills received Sawmill Safety Awards with zero incidents among them.
EXPO 2025 was also the location for the inaugural SFPA Safety Summit, moderated by Dale Bracken with National Assessment, who is a management consultant and former consumer products division manager with the world’s largest pulp and paper maker.
Bracken led a conversation with 2024 Safety Awards recipients Vince Almond of Almond Brothers Lumber Co., Stephen Peskar of Weyerhaeuser, and Johnny Sauls of West Fraser. Topics covered all things safety, from discussing each mill’s safety culture, how they approach safety training and address safety issues to tactical strategies that helped them and their teams achieve zero incidents.
“In an industry where worker safety is paramount, achieving a record with no reportable incidents is truly remarkable,” Gee said.
“To be able to bring these safety leaders together to share expertise and help other mills improve safety cultures is an amazing opportunity for SFPA to deliver on its mission of being better, together so that all mills, members or not, can learn from each other and grow with safety at the forefront.”
Another first in 2025 was the SFPA Women’s Leadership Summit, held Aug. 7.
“We all know leadership has looked a certain way for a long time. But the truth is, we’re changing that with events such as the Women’s Leadership Summit,” Gee said. “We’re not waiting around for change. By showcasing successful women leaders, we’re not just clapping for achievements—we’re lighting the way for others to follow. We’re creating space for mentorship, for connection, and for the kind of career growth that breaks down old barriers.
Donna Whitaker, former vice president with Interfor and former board chair with SFPA, served as moderator as Dr. Heidi Adams, associate professor and Frank Merritt Endowed Professor of Forestry at Louisiana Tech University; Heidi Danbrook, sales manager with Gilbert, an SFPA associate member and EXPO 2025 exhibitor; and Kim Drew APR, president of Drew Public Relations discussed mentorship, education and advancing women in the forest products industry, sales and marketing excellence strategies, and strategic communications and public relations, respectively.
“This amazing panel didn’t just discuss theory,” Gee said. “They shared real-world strategies—what they’ve lived and experienced out there—and gave attendees inspiration, empowerment and practical tools to lead with confidence.”
SFPA posted recordings of the Safety and Women’s Leadership Summits on the association’s YouTube channel.
Registration for the next show—Expo 2027—is scheduled to open in March 2027. BPD
DERBY REBRANDS
TANDOSHAKE, ROLLS OUT DEALER EXPRESS PROGRAM
TandoShake, the original polymer shake on the market, pioneered over four decades ago, has been rebranded QCshake by parent company Derby Building Products.
While the name has been changed, QCshake’s performance and style will remain the same for its Hand Split, Rustic Cedar 9, RoughSawn Cedar Single & Dual, and Cape Cod Perfection products. And, to improve speed to market, a new QCshake Dealer Express program will launch in September.
“The name change will identify our five polymer shake products in the market,” said Ralph Bruno, CEO, Derby Building Products. “This rebranded line will continue to deliver the same durability and curb appeal they’ve always been known for—with a fresh look—and a new, easy way to get them into the hands of installers who have trusted these products for decades. That’s where QCshake Dealer Express comes in. All profiles, all colors, and all accessories are always in stock and will ship to the dealer within 48 hours. This program will simplify the entire process—from order entry to shipping.”
Launched in September, the QCshake Dealer Express program is based in Lexington, Ky. It features all five QCshake product lines and color options. With the program, installers order QCshake products through their local lumberyard. The yard then places an order with a Derby distributor, which triggers a direct shipment from Derby to the yard within 24 to 48 hours.
ACE HARDWARE FALL CONVENTION SHINES LIGHT ON STORE TRANSFORMATIONS
Taking place Aug. 12-14 in downtown Chicago, this year’s Ace Hardware fall convention brought together thousands of Ace retailers and vendors for the industry’s largest hardware event.
A highlight was the return of a full-scale, 10,000-sq. ft. Elevate3 Ace “Store-on-the-Floor” model, featuring expanded Power and BBQ brand destinations.
This show marked the one-year anniversary of introducing its Elevate3 Ace experiential store format. Unveiled at last year’s fall Convention, Elevate3 Ace reimagines the traditional hardware store by creating immersive brand experiences in four key areas: Paint, Power, Backyard & Barbecue, and Home Preservation, turning these sections into inviting destinations that make shopping easier and more inspiring.
The concept has since moved out of pilot mode and into full roll-out, with more than 130 Elevate3 Ace stores completed so far. The results speak volumes: these stores are growing +12% in sales and +10% in gross profit dollars compared to non-implementing stores.
“Elevate3 Ace is experiential retail wrapped in the servant-hearted humanity that’s made Ace famous,” said John Venhuizen, Ace president and CEO. “These stores let customers see, touch and try the best of Ace, while staying true to our mission of serving neighbors. A year in, they’re driving strong growth for our retailers and making Ace an even more valuable part of the communities we serve.”
Category highlights vs. non-implementing stores include:
ACE HARDWARE executive VP/chief growth officer John Surane kicked off the fall convention’s general session by stressing that Ace retailers are in the business of serving others.
“Sun & Shade” department offering premium sunglasses from Costa, Native and Oakley, along with lifestyle apparel, hydration products, and outdoor audio equipment. Also new was a refreshed lighting aisle with adjustable white lighting in bulbs and fixtures, as well as an Ace-exclusive Kohler faucet, further reinforcing Ace’s commitment to delivering a distinctive in-store experience for both retailers and customers.
Elevate3 Ace will continue to transform new and existing Ace Hardware stores over the next several years, supported with a $1 billion investment.
ACE RETAIL HOLDINGS TO REMODEL 80+ STORES OVER NEXT FIVE YEARS
Ace Retail Holdings has launched a multi-year initiative to remodel its stores with a new brand-centric design aimed at creating an enhanced hardware shopping experience. The company, which owns Westlake Ace Hardware and Great Lakes Ace Hardware, among other retail hardware brands, plans to make a significant investment in the initiative over the next five years.
Ace Retail Holdings’ goal is to install the new store concept in approximately 20 locations annually. The Great Lakes Ace in Shelby Township, Mi., was remodeled in 2024 as part of the successful pilot of the Elevate3 concept. The first Westlake Ace store to be remodeled is located in Raleigh, N.C.
“The new Elevate3 Ace store concept delivers a game-changing, transformative, and memorable retail experience,” said Joe Jeffries, president and CEO of Ace Retail Holdings. “In addition to providing a fresh showcase for the Ace Helpful Promise, the design allows us to better serve our customers and neighbors by creating distinctive spaces that elevate and showcase best-in-class brands across the store with feature presentations in BBQ and Power.”
BBQ Department
In the new layout, fuels and accessories will be merchandised alongside branded grill offerings to ensure customers leave with everything they need for an unforgettable outdoor cooking experience. BBQ brands such as Blackstone, Weber, Traeger and Big Green Egg will be prominently featured in an inspiring “showroom” environment that is fresh, inviting and uniquely Ace. Store associates will be equipped with a specialized Mobile Grilling Digital Assistant, a smart tool that helps them confidently match customers to the perfect grill for their needs.
Power Tools and Outdoor Power
Brand name is the leading decision driver for consumers when it comes to purchasing power tools and outdoor power equipment. They also increasingly prefer rechargeable (and in some cases, interchangeable) battery power across a wide swath of products such as power tools, outdoor power equipment, and lifestyle accessories. Those insights were instrumental in the new design of the Power Tools and Outdoor Power department.
Home Preservation and Paint
Fasteners, hand tools, and paint are the lifeblood of any hardware store and must-haves for customers to complete their projects. The new store design takes that into account but optimizes and streamlines the product assortment, creating an easier and more productive shopping experience. The Paint Studio will be centrally located, featuring top brands like Benjamin Moore and Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines, and will continue to offer expert color matching and paint mixing services.
Select Westlake Ace and Great Lakes Ace locations will feature The Kitchen Connection and Apparel Shops as store-within-a-store concepts. The Kitchen Connection will showcase gourmet foods (with frequent samplings and seasonal tastings), and cookware, kitchen utensils, and linens from such leading brands as Joseph Joseph, Lodge, Now Designs, OXO, USA bakeware, and Soda Stream. The Apparel Shops will offer popular workwear and lifestyle clothing brands, including Carhartt and Ariat.
Ace Retail Holdings operates over 250 hardware stores throughout North America, doing business under the Westlake Ace Hardware, Great Lakes Ace Hardware, and other store brands. A wholly-owned division of Ace Hardware Corp., the company is headquartered in the Kansas City area. Westlake Ace has more than 170 stores in 13 states. Great Lakes Ace Hardware has more than 70 stores in four states.
REVAMPED BBQ SHOWROOMS are coming to 80+ Ace Hardware stores.
FBMA TO COMP DEALERS
FLORIDA BUILDING Material Alliance made a groundbreaking announcement during its recent annual expo, unveiling a new membership structure that allows retail dealers to join the association for free.
Effective immediately, LBM dealers with a brick-andmortar location in Florida can be members without charge if they register on the FBMA website, are registered with SunBiz, have a website, and sell 51% or more to the public. FBMA will also offer dealers a paid level that carries additional benefits for $195 a year.
FBMA said the drastic change comes after years of trying discounts, extra “benefits,” mail campaigns, and email blasts. Indeed, the recent expo appeared to draw more associate members than retailers.
As FBMA explained, “If we’re fighting for retail dealers, we’re fighting for all retail dealers. Associates join FBMA
because they want access to retail dealers. By growing this membership base, we create more value for every member.”
Associate members will still have to pay dues. More membership levels have also been added (Auxiliary, Retired Professionals, and Collaborating Associations).
The expo was held Aug. 21-22 in Lake Buena Vista, Fl. During the event, Betsy Bagwell of Bagwell Lumber, Avon Park, was elected to the FBMA Hall of Fame. H. Dan Pugh of Residential Building Supply, DeBary, received the Charles Harnden Industry Service Award.
The most eye-catching displays took home Best Booth awards. Among single-booth exhibitors, Global Fireproof Solutions won 1st place; All Points, 2nd place; and Home Aid, 3rd place. For multiple booths, Simpson Strong-Tie won 1st place; Great Southern/YellaWood, 2nd place; and Ponderosa Wood, 3rd place.
F BMA’S 2025 Building Products Expo featured a full slate of fascinating presenters, including [1] Jeff Tweten, discussing “If You Want to Grow Your Business, You Need to Get Your RAS in Gear.” [2] Executive industry panel discussion—with moderator Don Magruder and (l-r) Jim Kerkvliet, Shyam K. Reddy, Danny Bachman, and Deanna Jenkins—addressed managing uncertainty in tariffs, labor and the economy. [3] John Borrero, Steve Drayer, Stephanie Howard, John Boor, Anthony Saldino, Todd Filipek, Domenick Cammarata, Mike Boretski. [ 4 ] Denise Klein, Steven Garcia. [ 5 ] Chuck Casey, Anthony Muck. [ 6] Brad Hurst, Laura Hitchcock. [7] Nolan Wisser, Mario Reyna. [8] Anea Scarle, Jenny Brawley. [9] Dee Pferdehirt, Darryl Loewen, Allyson Ludewig.
Allen Zwickel. [19] Craig Young, Cecil Skinner. [20] Nick Orlos, Jeff Tweeten, Brian Ward. [21] Rebeka Silverstone, Nikki Shuler, Steve Mihailoff, Erin Nichols, Lindsay Armstrong. [22] Mike McDole, Tom Zimmerman. [23] Eddy Sarduy, Dylan Gammons. [ 24 ] Glenn Mikkelsen, Keith Snyder, Manny Jarquin, Lori Jacobs, Debbonnie Brown, Don Gnapp.
FBMA exhibitors (continued from previous page): [10] Derek Hall, Josh Richar, Mark Shook, Curtis Haugen. [11] Joe Baker, Erik Stoneberger, Tyler Freeman, Matt Mauro. [12] Amanda Smith, Denise Peske. [13] Dan Evans, Ed Maloney, Jim Kerkvliet. [14] Craig Petersheim, Wendy Boorum, Tony Lipsey, Kim Boos. [15] Ali Jojo, Travis Hison. [16] David Duke, Brendan Boman, Chelsea Walden, Dawson McGovern, Sam Marozzi, Charles Howard, Nelsy Leyba, Ciara Ruse.
MASSIVE SHOWING FOR NELMA MEETING
NORTHEASTERN Lumber Manufacturers Association’s recent annual meeting enjoyed its strongest attendance in over 25 years.
Themed “NELMA Family Reunion” and held Sept. 10-12 at Hyatt’s The Lodge at Spruce Peak Stowe, Vt., the 92nd annual meeting brought networking opportunities galore, along with informative presentations, exhibits and golf scramble. Speakers included Forest Economic Advisors’ Paul Jannke, with a forest products economic forecast; BPD publisher Patrick Adams, discussing substitute materials’ challenges to wood; Madera Wood Tech’s Russell Edgar, sharing NELMA’s five-year SPFs lumber testing results; and Alden Robbins and Ryan Flom, with a Softwood Lumber Board update.
To capitalize on the high membership crossover, North American Wholesale Lumber Association held its Northeast regional meeting during day two of the NELMA meeting.
NORTHEASTERN LUMBER Manufacturers Association held its annual meeting last month in Stowe, Vt. [ 1 ] NELMA president Jeff Easterling, media relations guru Kim Drew, NAWLA executive director Matthew Bruno. [ 2 ] Louis-Philippe Deschenes, Fred Cote. [3] Denise Diorio, Natalie Heacock. [4]
James Webb, Ricky Leclerc. [5] Win Smith, Norvin Laudon. [6] Phyllis & Prisco Diprizio, Elizabeth & George Burns. [7] Keith Pruden, Michael Miller. [8] John Rooks, Matt Pomeroy, Rose LeBarron. [9] Walter Goodine, Jon Combs, LouisPhilippe Deschenes, Alex Darrah. (More photos on next page)
[22] Alex Morrow, Daniel Latham. [23] Matthew Bruno, Jim Dermody. [24] Jim Cahill, Adam Duplisea, Jed Whiting, Jeremy Howard, Paul Lennon Sr. [25] Cliff Hurst. [26] Sylvain Lefebvre, Marco Tremblay. [27] Ryan Flom, Susan Coulombe. [28] Jethro Poulin, Jamie Moulton. [29] Jenlian Chadwick, Tonia Tibbetts. [30] Chris Baumgarten, Matt Duprey.
NELMA ANNUAL meeting (continued from previous page): [10] Alden Robbins, Ryan Satterfield, Chuck Gaede. [11] Karl Smith, Eric Dupuis. [12] Win Smith, Jeff Hardy. [13] Kyle Little, Doug Chiasson. [14] Bob Moses, Jeff Evans. [15] Rubin & Fatima Shmulsky. [16] Ryan Satterfield, Sean Covell. [17] Martin Vaillancourt, Alex Darrah, Robert Johnson, Dan Edwards. [18] Bob & Karen Pope. [19] Fred Cote, Ryan Flom. [20] Matt Eirvin, B Manning. [21] Geoff Gannon, B Manning.
PURLIN SPLICE CONNECTOR
Designed to simplify roof purlin connections, the PFPS24 splice connector from Simpson Strong-Tie eliminates the need to offset and overlap purlins, keeping them in line along the entire length of a gable roof.
The connector’s design enhances purlin and roof panel installation efficiency in post-frame construction and improves fastener alignment. It also reduces material costs by allowing the use of shorter purlin stock.
With minimum and maximum fastener options, it offers value engineering opportunities depending on load requirements; a minimum fastener pattern can reduce installed fasteners by up to four per connector. They can also be doubled up for increased capacity.
In addition, by keeping purlins aligned, the connector eliminates staggered roof panel fasteners, reducing risk of misinstallation.
STRONGTIE.COM
(800) 999-5099
QUICK HOLE SAW CHANGES
Milwaukee Tool’s new Quik-Lok Arbor Set provides the fastest hole saw changes and universal fit with all standard threaded hole saw sizes, types and brands. The included adapters ensure compatibility with small-thread and large-thread hole saws and eliminate the need for multiple arbors. The Reusable Large Thread Pin Adapter is compatible with hole saws from 1-1/4" up to 6-7/8" without the risk of thread stripping, binding or spin-off and retains hole enlargement capability. The Small Thread Adapter is intended for hole saws from 9/16" to 1-3/16" with 1/2" x 20 threads. The Large Thread Adapter is for hole saws from 1-1/4" up to 2" with 5/8" x 18 Threads.
MILWAUKEETOOL.COM (800) 729-3878
TAPE-AND-PANEL COMBO
RoyOMartin has unveiled a new line for its popular TuffStrand line of OSB sheathing products. TuffStrand WRB is a structural OSB panel with a factory-applied weather-resistant barrier, intended for applications requiring a structural panel and ideally suited for exterior walls.
Designed for use with special seam tape, TuffStrandWRB installs faster and eliminates the need for traditional housewrap. It is available in 8' and extended lengths to save more time and money.
In wall applications, the panels install with the foil or WRB facing outward. Seams and corners are taped with a multi-purpose acrylic tape that features a superior acrylic compound and intertwined fibers that combine to create a durable bond.
ROYOMARTIN.COM/TUFFSTRAND-WRB (800) 299-5174
A STEP ABOVE
Werner has introduced Ready Step, a lightweight and compact fiberglass step ladder built for residential trades professionals, including HVAC technicians, electricians, remodelers and contractors who demand safety, worksite durability, and tool organization in one highly efficient, professional-grade design.
Available in 4- and 5.5-ft. sizes, it’s 15% lighter than standard step ladders without compromising strength or stability. With a 300-lb. load capacity and slim 4" profile when closed, it’s engineered for easy storage in work trucks, vans or tight worksite spaces.
WERNERCO.COM (888) 523-3370
WATERPROOF HELP
Sika expanded its tile and stone waterproofing product line with in adding SikaTile-150 Moisture Guard Fabric Membrane and SikaTile-250 Fracture Guard UCM.
SikaTile-150 helps waterproof showers, tub surrounds, walls and wet areas. It’s easy to cut, install and adjust, and can be applied over cement backerboards or gypsum wallboards, creating a waterproof barrier for walls and floors. It comes in 108- and 323-sq. ft. rolls with pre-printed grid lines for cutting and alignment.
SikaTile-250 is an innovative uncoupling mat that provides crack isolation, waterproofing and vapor management, with the unique advantage of being installed with polymer-modified thin-set mortars. Designed for use in ceramic tile, porcelain and natural stone over various substrates, it comes in 323- and 54-sq. ft. rolls.
USA.SIKA.COM (201) 933-8800
DARK COOL ROOFS
IKO is introducing two new shingle colors designed with California requirements in mind: Shoreline Grey in the Cambridge Cool Colors Plus line and Harbor Black in the Dynasty Cool Colors Plus collection.
IKO.COM/NA (800) 433-2811
GROOVY FELT
CertainTeed has a new profile for its HeartFelt felt ceiling and wall system that merges elegant design with exceptional acoustic performance.
Crafted from non-woven PES felt fibers, Heartfelt Groove features a clean, “square W” groove pattern and a palette of soft, neutral tones for both ceilings and walls. It is available in five soothing shades of gray.
CERTAINTEED.COM (800) 233-8990
LARGER ROOF DRAIN
TruFast has added a new 8" size to its EasySeal Retrofit Roof Drain product line, offering higher capacity to meet the needs of larger commercial roof systems.
Constructed of heavy-duty spun aluminum (.081 gauge), the drain body is designed for strength, ease of installation and long-term performance. With a flow capacity of up to 278 gallons per minute, the larger drain provides exceptional drainage performance, even in severe weather conditions. Each drain includes a mechanical rubber seal to protect against water backup and a specialized seal-tightening tool in every box for quick installation.
TRUFAST.COM (800) 443-9602
ELECTRIC HEAVY-DUTY STACKERS
Toyota Material Handling introduced three new electric heavy-duty stackers, optimized to boost productivity in even the most demanding warehouse environments.
Boasting load capacities ranging from 2,000 to 4,000 lbs. and lift heights up to 189", the stackers are all designed with operator comfort, durability and versatility in mind.
The new Walkie Reach Truck is built specifically to reach high racks in confined spaces. The Walkie
Straddle Stacker can lift heavier loads, with a stable straddle design that ensures secure handling of palletized loads. The Counter-Balanced Stacker is ideal for applications where base legs and obstacles could interfere with pallets. Each stacker incorporates an AC drive motor for quiet, smooth, low-maintenance operation.
TOYOTAFORKLIFT.COM (800) 226-0009
FROGTAPE DECK TAPE
FrogTape Pro Grade Deck and Joist Flashing Tape combines ShurGRIP high-performance, solventless acrylic adhesive with a conformable film backing that easily bends around edges, corners and other building transitions.
The all-weather, high-performance flashing tape is ideal to waterproof deck joists, stair stringers, posts and ledger boards. It installs quickly and easily with no liner or primers required.
The tape is self-healing around nails and protrusions for a waterproof seal, engineered with UV curing technology, and initially repositionable on a range of substrates, including challenging building materials such as treated wood, OSB and concrete.
It features a VOC-free, stable acrylic adhesive that resists degradation, offering strong, long-lasting performance even in extreme temperatures.
FROGTAPE.COM (800) 376-4827
GRINDING IN TIGHT SPACES
DeWalt has introduced a new suite of Atomic 20V Max grinders, including the brand’s first cordless 4" Angle Grinder (DCG400). The lineup also features a 4.5" Angle Grinder (DCG402), Die Grinder (DCG420), and Right Angle Die Grinder (DCG422), all designed for high performance in tight spaces. Featuring a compact design for working in confined areas, the tools deliver more power than select pneumatic models without the hassle of hoses or air setups.
DEWALT.COM (800) 433-9258
RUGGED CAP STAPLER
Senco’s new 1-1/2” cap stapler is engineered to improve jobsite performance for siding, roofing and framing pros who install house wrap, roofing felt and foam board insulation.
Weighing just 4.5 lbs., the CS61H1’s reinforced magnesium body makes it both lightweight and tough. Its rugged top-load cap magazine with spring-loaded door keeps caps secure and protected from the elements during operation. Wear guards protect the tool body from abrasive surfaces and improve durability.
A cap bypass switch allows the user to drive staples without caps for door and window jambs, eliminating the need for a separate tool. Its dual-mode trigger easily switches between contact and sequential firing modes for fast-paced work or precision staple placement. A tool-free depth adjustment allows operators to quickly change depth of drive depending on the material being fastened. Its in-line feed system and cap magazine improve line of sight, balance and maneuverability.
SENCO.COM (800) 543-4596
MOVING GLASS WALL
Created to deliver scale, performance, and aesthetic flexibility, Milgard Windows & Doors’ new AX650 Moving Glass Wall System features maximum heights up to 10 ft. and max panel widths of 5 ft.
It is available in three premium configurations: pocket glass, stacking glass, and bi-fold glass doors. The bi-fold is available in up to five panels, while the pocket and stacking configurations support four panels for expansive openings that enhance natural light and openness in residential and commercial spaces.
Offered in four frame finishes (Bronze Anodized, Satin Anodized, Warmtone and White), it can be further customized with flush or contemporary hardware.
MILGARD.COM (800) 645-4273
Listings are often submitted months in advance. Always verify dates and locations with sponsor before making plans to attend.
Wallace Distribution Co. – Oct. 1-2, fall dealer market, Sevierville, Tn.; www.wallacehardware.com.
National Hardwood Lumber Association – Oct. 1-3, annual convention & show, Marriott Rivercenter, San Antonio, Tx.; www.nhla.com.
Midwest Building Suppliers Association – Oct. 15-16, MBSA Connect annual business meeting, Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa, Michigan City, In.; thembsa.org.
Deck Expo/Pool Spa Patio Expo – Oct. 19-21, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nv.; www.poolspapatio.com.
BLD Connection – Oct. 21-23, Estimating 1-2-3, Inver Grove Heights, Mn.; members.bldconnection.org.
Building Material Suppliers Association – Oct. 22-24, CFO roundtable, New York, N.Y.; www.mybmsa.org.
Construction Suppliers Assn. – Oct. 22-24, roundtable, Chattanooga, Tn.; www.gocsa.com.
Equip Exposition/Hardscape North America – Oct. 22-24, Louisville, Ky.; www.equipexposition.com.
New Jersey Building Material Dealers Assn. – Oct. 29, annual meeting, Raritan Valley Country Club, Bridgewater, N.J.; nrla.org.
Mid-Hudson Lumber Dealers Association – Oct. 30, annual meeting, Patriot Lounge, Stony Point, N.Y.; www.nrla.org.
Peak Auctions – Nov. 1, LBM auction, Washtenaw County Fairgrounds, Ann Arbor, Mi.; www.peakauction.com.
North American Building Material Distribution Association – Nov. 2-6, annual convention in conjunction with National Association of Floor Covering Distributors, Chicago, Il.; www.nbdma.org.
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Lee Roy Jordan, Dallas Cowboys football legend and owner of Lee Roy Jordan Lumber, Dallas, Tx., passed away on Aug. 30. He was 84.
Lee Roy was a dominant linebacker for the Alabama Crimson Tide under coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, helping the team win the national championship in 1961. In the NFL, he spent 14 years as a Cowboy, during which he competed in three Super Bowls, was named All-Pro twice, and participated in four Pro Bowls.
After football, Lee Roy purchased the largest redwood wholesaler in the Southwest, Redwood Lumber Co. of Dallas, in 1977 and renamed it Lee Roy Jordan Redwood Lumber Co. He added a distribution center and remanufacturing plant in Hillsboro, Tx., in 2003.
Mike Mans, the last of the third generation of Mans who led Mans Lumber & Home, Canton, Mi., died Aug. 16 at age 81.
A graduate of Adrian College, Mike served in the U.S. Army then would rise to vice president at the company.
Paul Warren Pixley, 75, retired owner of Pixley Lumber Co., Claremont, Ok., died on Aug. 15.
Following in his father’s footsteps, Paul attended Oklahoma State University, graduating in 1972 with a degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting. That same year, he joined his father in the family business, Pixley Lumber. He spent the next 50 years with the company, rising to president and CEO. After retiring, he continued to serve as chairman of the board.
He also served as a director for the Mid-America
Lumbermen’s Association and Allied Building Stores, and president of the Tulsa Green County Hoo-Hoo Club and Rogers County Homebuilders’ Association.
Donald Arthur Lawler, 97, who spent more than 50 years managing lumberyards in Indiana, passed away on Aug. 16 after an extended illness.
After serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, Don entered the lumber business, spending most of his career with Wickes Lumber and ultimately retiring from Wolahan Lumber Co.
Larry Michael Bartels, 68, Minnesota lumber salesman, died Aug. 14.
Larry began his lumber sales career at Lundsten Lumber, Delano, Mn., and last worked at Wright Lumber, Buffalo, Mn.
Edwin Latimer Douglass Jr., former owner of Augusta Hardwood Co., Augusta, Ga., passed away on July 25. He was 91.
After graduating from Davidson College with a degree in economics in 1955, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army and stationed in South Korea.
He also served as president of the Southern Hardwood Lumber Association.
Joe Milton Ricks, 85, owner and operator of Ricks Lumber, Del Rio, Tx., died on Sept. 7.
He eventually became a home builder, launching Joe Ricks Construction Co.
