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”Read By North America’s Major Hardwood Purchasing Agents” 

MAY 2024 

Contents 

National Hardwood Magazine MAY 2024 Volume 98 No. 4 

Features & Industry Events 

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28 

Family Within An Industry At Fifth 

Generation Bliffert Lumber & Hardware 

HMA Teams Up With Charleston And 

Enjoys An Exhibition Hall Sellout 

Kane Hardwood Next Penn-York 

Host Following Fitzpatrick & Weller 

Departments 

6 Hardwood Calendar 

8 U.S.A. Trends 

10 Canadian Trends 

12 Industry News 

14 HMA Update 

16 AHEC Report 

18 WCMA Insights 

20 NHLA: Why Knot... 

68 Who’s Who 

About The Cover 

National 

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Hardwood Market Changes Discussed 

32 

At ALC Meeting 

35 

Attendees Share Diverse Market 

Insights At Recent NELA Meeting 

Terry Miller – President 

Paul J. Miller Jr. – Co-owner 

Zach Miller – Sales Executive 

Chris Fehr – Sales Executive 

40 SCMA Holds 2024 Annual Meeting Sue Putnam – Editor 

Cadance Hanson – Staff Writer 

22 

74 Classified Profit 

Opportunities 

76 Advertisers Index 

U-C Coatings is a leading manufacturer and 

supplier of premium wood protection products. 

For over 50 years, our products have been used 

in a variety of industries, including hardwood and 

softwood logging and lumber production, wood 

products manufacturing, woodworking, and 

wood decking markets. Our products are used 

worldwide to protect, conserve, and enhance forest 

resources. Our goal is to help our customers 

achieve more with less waste and provide the 

highest level of protection for their products. 

U-C Coatings offers Anchorseal® end sealers 

for logs and lumber, as well as Gempaint® for 

lumber branding and identification. U-C Coatings has expanded recently 

to include Britewood for mold and sap stain control, and Sol-Brite for iron 

stain removal and brightening. We also have a line of water-based wood 

stains used by the pressure treating and fencing industries. Seal-Once® 

is a line of eco-friendly, water-based sealers for wood and concrete that 

provides excellent water repellant performance and protection from the elements. 

The Bates line helps prevent glue buildup and makes cleanup easier 

wherever adhesives are used. Our retail footprint is growing as well, with 

recent acquisitions of Abatron, makers of epoxy based wood and concrete 

repair, and Color Putty, the market leader in putties used to fill nail holes 

and imperfections. 

The company has operations in Buffalo, Kenosha, Portland, and Seattle. 

Contact us for any of your wood protection and finishing needs. 

Founded in 1927 by: O.L. Miller – 1894-1963 

Publisher: Paul J. Miller – 1963-2010 

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Jeremiah Hall – Staff Writer 

Lara Stearsman – Who’s Who Coordinator 

Felicia Phillips – Graphic Artist 

Camille Campbell – Graphic Artist 

Tammy Daugherty – Production Manager 

Jennifer Trentman – Green Book Market Sales 

Lisa Carpenter – Circulation Manager 

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FOREST PRODUCTS 

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Abenaki Timber Corporation 

Allegheny Wood Products, Inc. 

Ally Global Logistics LLC 

Almond Brothers Lumber Co. 

Anderson-Tully Lumber Co. 

Baillie Lumber Co. 

Banks Hardwoods, Inc. 

Bingaman & Son Lumber, Inc. 

Broadleaf Lumber Co. 

Cardin Forest Products, LLC 

Clark Lumber Co., Inc. 

Cole Hardwood, Inc. 

Crown Hardwood Co., Inc. 

Cummings Lumber Co., Inc. 

Deer Park Lumber International 

Devereaux Sawmill, Inc. 

East Ohio Lumber Co. 

HHP, Inc. 

Harold White Lumber Co. 

Hanafee Bros. Sawmill Co., Inc. 

Hermitage Hardwood Lumber 

Sales, Inc. 

J.D. Irving Limited 

JYS Hardwoods 

Kendrick Forest Products 

King City / Northway 

Forwarding Ltd. 

Legacy Wood Products LLC 

Matson Lumber Company 

McClain Forest Products LLC 

Merrick Hardwoods 

Midwest Hardwood Company 

NELMA (Northeastern Lumber 

Manufacturers Assoc.) 

NWH 

Nyle Dry Kilns 

Parton Lumber Co., Inc. 

Penn-Sylvan International, Inc. 

Prime Lumber Company 

Primewood 

Quality Hardwoods Ltd. 

Ram Forest Products, Inc. 

Ron Jones Hardwood Sales, Inc. 

Rossi Group 

Roy Anderson Lumber Company, Inc. 

Salamanca Lumber Company, Inc. 

SFPA (Southern Forest Products Assoc.) 

Softwood Export Council 

TMX Shipping Company, Inc. 

Taner Timber Co., Inc. 

Thompson Appalachian Hardwoods 

Turman Forest Products 

Two Rivers Timber Company, Inc. 

Vexco, Inc. 

Wagner Lumber Company 

Wheeland Lumber Co., Inc. 

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Appalachian Lumbermen’s Club, Annual Beach 

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New England Lumbermen’s Association, Meeting, 

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U.S.A. TRENDS 

Supplier news about 

sales, labor, prices, trends, 

expansions and inventories 

LAKE STATES 

NORTHEAST 

SOUTHEAST 

WEST COAST 

In the Lake States region Hardwood activity is low 

compared to the beginning of the year. 

An Indiana wholesaler said, “We came out in the beginning 

of the year a little stronger than where we are 

now. Some of that could be people holding off purchasing 

inventory from the holidays but now it has leveled 

off.” 

Species purchased by the source include North American 

Ash, Beech, Cherry, Hackberry, Hickory, Hard and 

Soft Maple, Red and White Oak, Poplar, Sassafras and 

Walnut in thicknesses up through 16/4. The Hardwood 

supplier said White Oak is his best moving item and lower 

grade Hickory is the slowest mover. When asked about 

his customers’ markets he said, “The guys that I talk to 

Across the Northeast region, lumber suppliers had 

varied responses as to how their sales were, at the time 

of this writing. 

In Pennsylvania, a lumberman said that his marketplace 

was tough. “For most species FAS is still doing 

well, but Nos. 1 and 2 Common have fallen off the map.” 

He noted that his company is doing worse than it was 

six months ago and mentioned that this is likely due to 

it being a wet season, causing there to be an issue with 

the log inventory. 

His company offers Red and White Oak, Hard and Soft 

Maple, Cherry and Poplar in 4/4 and 5/4 thicknesses. “In 

Red and White Oak, we offer Select and Better and Nos. 

1, 2 and 3 Common. Hard Maple and Cherry we offer in 

Throughout the Southeast region lumber suppliers noted 

that their markets were not doing well. 

In Mississippi a lumberman said that his market is 

not doing well. “Our customers aren’t really buying very 

much product right now and our Hardwood sales have 

fallen off and I’m not sure I can put my finger on why.” 

He noted that his company is doing worse than it was 

six months ago and that after the start of the year 2024 

isn’t looking like it will turn out very well but did mention 

that there is still time for sales to turn around. 

His company is able to offer all species that are indigenous 

to the Southeastern U.S. in a variety of grades and 

thicknesses. “A good portion of who we usually sell to 

are furniture and flooring manufacturers, and they aren’t 

Hardwood suppliers on the West Coast accounted for 

steady activity, at the time of this writing. Most sources 

noted an improvement since the beginning of the year 

with White Oak being the hottest item. 

In California one Hardwood supplier said activity has 

improved since the beginning of the year. “I can’t put a 

percentage on how much improvement we’ve seen but 

we’re getting more orders,” he explained. “There’s more 

discussions and more interest now than we had at the 

start.” 

Handling all domestic Hardwoods and some exotics in 

upper grades and in thicknesses of 4/4 through 8/4, the 

contact said White Oak is moving the best. “White Oak 

is moving but in the past few weeks I’ve sold more Red 

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CANADIAN TRENDS 

News from suppliers about prices, trends, sales and inventories 

ONTARIO 

With winter behind us, sawmills reported they still had 

low log decks and mill output was reportedly lower in Ontario 

and Quebec than in the U.S. Appalachian regions. 

Supplies of green No. 1 Common and Better grades of 

Hard and Soft Maple, as well as White Oak, were reported 

as low compared to buyers’ needs. The lower 

grades for most species were also not doing as well as 

the upper grades. It was commented that markets for 

Beech, Aspen and Basswood were slow in early spring. 

Businesses expressed concerns of a possible decline in 

mill output as we move forward in spring. With the end of 

winter and the poor weather conditions ending this season, 

and a slower housing construction market both in 

Canada and the U.S., this has impacted sales of Hard- 

QUEBEC 

Contacts report mixed levels of sales of kiln-dried lumber. 

Some say they are good, some describe them as 

fair, and others as slow depending on areas contacted. 

White Oak and Walnut were reported to be moving well. 

The regionally important species Hard and Soft Maple 

sales of upper grades were also moving well. Industry 

contacts reported improved demand for No. 1 Common 

Hard Maple. Basswood and Hickory were not doing as 

well, however. Cherry sales on domestic markets are 

low, with exports to China faring somewhat better. Supply 

is meeting demand for Red Oak. It was noted that 

Poplar was abundant for certain grades and thicknesses. 

Ash demand has gone down, due to competition from 

other species and other non-wood products taking over 


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INDUSTRY NEWS 

AN UPDATE COVERING THE LATEST NEWS ABOUT 

HARDWOOD SUPPLIERS/VENDORS 

RAM Forest Products Welcomes 

Gerry VanVeenendaal 

Gerry VanVeenendaal recently joined the sales 

team of RAM Forest Product’s, a manufacturer of 

high quality Northern Appalachian Hardwoods located 

in Shinglehouse, PA. 

enjoys spending time with his family and fishing. 

For more information, visit 

www.RAMforestproducts.com. 

a baby girl in June. When time allows, he also enjoys 

playing golf, softball and basketball and is an 

avid Buffalo Bills fan. 

Baillie Lumber Co. 

Introduces Ryan Brunner 

Baillie Lumber Co., located 

in Hamburg, NY, recently announced 

Ryan Brunner as one of 

the company’s new sales representatives 

in its ripping division. 

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Gerry VanVeenendaal 

RAM Forest Products produces 

over 25 million board feet annually 

in all grades in Hard and 

Soft Maple, Ash, Red and White 

Oak, Cherry and Poplar from 

their sawmill and has a drying 

capacity of 1.5 million board feet. 

The company is a member of 

the National Hardwood Lumber 

Association, Hardwood Manufacturers 

Association, Appalachian 

Hardwood Manufacturers 

Inc., and The Appalachian Lumbermen’s 

Club. 

VanVeenendaal grew up in 

New York’s Hudson Valley until 

his family moved to Central 

Pennsylvania. His father held 

various positions at different 

Hardwood companies exposing 

VanVeenendaal to the industry at 

an early age. While he has been 

in the forest products industry in 

one form or another his entire 

life, he joined AWP’s sales group 

in 2014 and recently joined RAM 

Forest Products’ sales team in 

2024. 

VanVeenendaal and his wife 

Lisa live in Holidaysburg, PA, 

and they have one daughter. He 

Ryan Brunner 

Brunner has been with Baillie 

for over six years, where he 

started in the industry as a sales 

assistant and then went on to 

hold the position of ripping division 

sales coordinator, before 

recently transitioning to the role 

of sales representative. 

Brunner attended Hamburg 

High School in Hamburg, NY 

from 2004-2008. He then attended 

Canisius College in Buffalo, 

NY from 2008-2014, where he 

earned a bachelor’s of science 

degree in health and physical 

education and a masters of science 

degree in sports administration. 

In his free time, Brunner enjoys 

spending time with his wife, 

Missy, and their growing family. 

They have a one-and-a-halfyear-old 

son, and are expecting 




HMA UPDATE 

Getting Down To Business 

Our industry has 

stories to tell. 

It’s hard to believe that it’s already 

May. The year is certainly moving 

quickly, but it’s as busy as ever at 

the HMA office. Following is a quick 

recap to get you caught up on HMA 

business. 

In late March, HMA hosted another 

successful and memorable National 

Conference and Expo. The feedback 

we’ve received from our members and 

colleagues has been encouraging. Our learning sessions 

delivered on important topics, providing direction to 

overcome the challenges affecting our industry and your 

businesses. Our expo was sold-out, and we’re grateful 

for the industry suppliers and vendors who continue to 

support the HMA. There were plenty of opportunities for 

networking. And what else can you say about the venue? 

The Charleston Place is one-of-a-kind. 

Now with NatCon 2024 in the rearview mirror, we’re 

turning our attention to our Spring Regional Meeting. 

We’ll be heading to Tennessee, June 12–13, to tour a 

mix of sawmills, concentration yards, and secondary 

manufacturing facilities. Regional Meetings are one of 

the most valuable HMA member perks. Only open to 

members, they’re an excellent opportunity to see new 

technology, equipment, and solutions in action; exchange 

information; and catch up with colleagues. All the details 

can be found online at www.HMAmembers. 

org, and I encourage you to register and 

book your hotel accommodations now. I 

hope to see you in the Volunteer State! 

When we get back, planning will start for 

our 2025 National Conference and Expo, 

which will take place in Knoxville, TN, June 

10–12. You read that right, we’ll be having 

next year’s event a little later than normal. 

It’s not too early to mark your calendars. 

And if you’d like to be part of our planning committee, feel 

free to reach out, your input is greatly appreciated and 

helps to ensure our signature event is the best it can be. 

And throughout the year, we’re actively maintaining 

our solid American Hardwood promotion and education 

campaigns with editorial content reaching millions of 

consumers across the country, continuing education 

units teaching thousands of architects and interior 

designers, social media, and a robust website at www. 

HardwoodInfo.com. 

If your company is a sawmill or concentration yard 

located in the U.S., consider joining the HMA. If you’re 

interested in learning more, visit www.HMAmembers. 

org or email me at ian@hardwood.org to discuss the 

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BY IAN FAIGHT 

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 

HARDWOOD MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION 

WARRENDALE, PA 

412-244-0440 

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AHEC REPORT 

EUDR Update And Latest Developments 

AHEC is currently in the process of implementing 

the next phase of the European 

Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) 

response mechanism for U.S. Hardwoods. 

The framework that is being developed comprises 

the following components: 

a. a regularly updated database differentiating 

U.S. Hardwood harvest geolocations 

which are “deforestation-free” 

from those which are not “deforestation-free.” 

b. an on-line application to make this data 

freely accessible to U.S. Hardwood 

mills and other operators engaged in 

the export trade. 

c. independent third-party assessments of the risk of 

illegal harvesting in the U.S. Hardwood producing 

states. 

d. a chain of custody (CoC) standard for Hardwood 

mills and downstream distributers, exporters, and 

manufacturers to ensure that the legal and deforestation-free 

claim is applied only to verified U.S. 

Hardwood. 

The database of U.S. Hardwood harvest geolocations 

will be prepared and maintained by a technical consultancy 

commissioned by AHEC that will combine satellite 

imagery with digital cadastral (property) data. By regularly 

monitoring these datasets (at least quarterly), and 

through development of algorithms, use of AI, and ground 

truthing as required, the technical consultancy will categorize 

all Hardwood forest disturbances into 

those where there is evidence of deforestation 

and those where there is evidence of 

selection harvesting/continuous cover operations 

not leading to deforestation which are 

thereby “deforestation-free.” The database 

will allow for regularly updated quantification 

of deforestation risk in the U.S. Hardwood 

sector at national, state and more localized 

levels. 

After an extensive bid out process AHEC 

has selected a specialist data company that 

already has experience of building data operating 

systems to monitor land changes. They 

have been commissioned to pilot a simulation 

of this system for a single Hardwood-producing state. 

This pilot will help clarify how satellite data can identify 

canopy changes that signify Hardwood harvests and 

those which are deforestation-free and the level of resolution 

and frequency of forest assessment required to 

satisfy the law. It will also provide an opportunity to present 

a working model to the European Commission’s (EC) 

EUDR working group and to EU regulators before it is 

rolled out across all Hardwood producing States. AHEC 

will make the initial presentation to the EU Commission 

as well as the enforcement agencies in Germany, Italy 

and Spain in mid April. 

U.S. state legality risk assessments aligned with EUDR 

requirements are now being prepared for the 33 states 

identified as significant producers of Hardwoods. The as- 


BY MICHAEL SNOW, 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, 

AMERICAN HARDWOOD EXPORT COUNCIL, 

STERLING, VA 

703-435-2900 

WWW.AHEC.ORG 

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WCMA INSIGHTS 

Registration Now Open For 2024 

WCMA Regional Plant Tour Event 

Registration is now open for the Wood Component 

Manufacturers Association’s (WCMA’s) 2024 Regional 

Plant Tour Event. The WCMA is excited 

to host the event that will be held 

June 3-4 in Auburn, ME. The event 

includes tours of five state-of-the-art 

manufacturing facilities. This event 

gives attendees an opportunity to see 

advanced machinery in action, and 

network with others in the industry. 

Plant Tours 

Thos. Moser Furniture – Auburn, ME 

Thos. Moser was founded over 50 years ago with the 

intent of restoring the lost art of making furniture well. 

Today, some 70 men and women in their workshop continue 

to craft pieces the same way they did at the beginning: 

one piece, one craftsman, one signature. They rely 

on sustainable North American Hardwoods, traditional 

joinery executed by hand, and individual workmanship. 

They are guided by their mission to build furniture that 

celebrates the natural beauty of wood, is of simple, unadorned, 

graceful lines; and is crafted for a long useful 

life. 

Mathews Brothers Windows – Belfast, ME 

Twelve years before the Civil War, in 1854, the Mathews 

Brothers started making windows. Although they no longer 

make their products from wood, they still adhere to 

the high standards of quality they’ve practiced for over 

165 years. They continue to make windows and doors 

that are among the most energy efficient in the world, as 

they marry traditions and history with cutting-edge technology 

to provide their customers with products of unsurpassed 

quality. They don’t just make 

windows, they make history. They don’t 

just have customers, they have “raving 

fans”. 

Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding – 

Thomaston, ME 

Since 1978, Lyman-Morse has stood 

out for their fusion of design, technology, 

and craftsmanship. Designers like C. 

Raymond Hunt & Associates, Sparkman 

& Stephens, and Stephens Waring Yacht Design praise 

their yachts as some of the finest afloat, and discerning 

captains and owners seek out their service crews in Thomaston, 

Maine, and at their marina in Camden when they 

need a refit done right and on budget. Supported by onsite 

fabrication and advanced composites divisions and 

the latest technology, the Lyman-Morse crew can handle 

any project, whether it’s building a carbon-fiber ocean 

racer, refitting a luxurious motor yacht, or adding a detail 

to your high-end home. 

Lyman-Morse’s broad-ranging capabilities are showcased 

not only by the skilled people who work at their 

boatyards in Thomaston and Camden, but also by their 

modern and expansive facilities. The combination of their 

state-of-the-art equipment with some of the world’s finest 

craftsmen has allowed them to develop many areas of 

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my own thermal modification kiln, and started processing 

wood. I built a 5,000-bf kiln on the property of a softwood 

remanufacturing yard in Abbotsford, BC. I did Thermal 

Modification Services (TMS) and bought and thermally 

modified wood. I ran a lot of samples and did some 

high-profile projects and research, but I could not keep 

my capacity full. I had to manually sticker everything and 

hired UBC Wood Product Processing Co-op students to 

help. I enjoyed working on my computer, making calls, 

then going out and doing the manual labor of sticking 

and desticking. 

I ran my business for almost four years but walked 

away in 2012. As an early adopter of thermal modification, 

I knew the market as a UBC student in the early 

2000s. The market was slow and primarily startups, of 

which I became one. I joined NHLA, attended conventions, 

and exhibited in Vancouver and Nashville. However, 

my business could not survive 

on promises and unpaid bills for 

TMS. I needed to make changes 

but didn’t have the capital to do 

it; then, the bank froze my line of 

credit. Soon, I was out of cash 

flow and mortgaged to the hilt. I 

walked away with almost a million dollars in debt. It took 

me ten years, but I paid my debts and never had to declare 

bankruptcy. 

I tell this story to say that I know your pain. Being an 

NHLA member cannot save your business, but I know it 

can help. NHLA helped me back in 2010 and kept me going 

for a few more years. I built critical relationships that 

benefited me both while in business and after I closed 

my business. NHLA gave me the exposure that I needed 

to build my business. I never used its production and 

inspection services, but I should have. You should, too. 

If you think you know better than the NHLA, I challenge 

you to prove it. Call NHLA and have our team come and 

do a yield analysis, provide quality control checks, improve 

your statistical process control, and teach you 

how to get better value from your logs using the USFS 

rules over the clear sides log rules. Have your staff take 

a course or host in-house training and learn how the 

NHLA KD certification can complement or replace your 

phytosanitary certificates to save you money. Build relationships 

at NHLA events or get exposure with NHLA 

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NATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER ASSOCIATION, 

MEMPHIS, TN 

901-377-1082 

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Bliffert’s first full-service hardware store was built in 2009 next to the family’s original Northside Lumber & Fuel Co. location. 

Family Within An Industry At Fifth 

Generation Bliffert Lumber & Hardware 

Bliffert Lumber & Hardware, 

headquartered in Milwaukee, 

WI, supplies Hardwood and 

softwood lumber and building materials. 

The operation has served contractors 

and homeowners in southeastern 

Wisconsin for over 115 years. 

The company handles approximately 

12 million board feet annually and 

inventories between 1 to 2 million at 

all times. Bliffert Lumber purchases 

over 100,000 board feet in Hardwoods 

including Ash, Maple, Cherry, Alder, 

Birch, and Red and White Oak. 

By Michelle Keller 

Softwood species available include 

Douglas fir, spruce, Eastern white pine, 

Engelmann spruce, hemlock, white fir, 

and Southern yellow pine. 

Since the company’s inception in 

1904, Bliffert has helped the community 

grow by supplying building materials to 

hospitals, stadiums, new homes and 

other projects. Now in its fifth generation 

of Bliffert family ownership, current 

owner and Vice President Eli Bliffert 

said the family is the key to longevity 

in the lumber industry. “Certainly our 

biological family has been involved in 

the business and continues to be. We 

also consider our employees, vendors 

and partners part of our family. We love 

lumberyards. We are the Bliffert family 

of lumber companies. We’re continuing 

to grow and the goal is to bring in other 

good family lumber folks. Lumber is a 

family business. We all know each other, 

and we have a mantra that we’re all in it 

together.” 

Bliffert Lumber & Hardware announced 

that it has recently merged with Portage 

Lumber in Portage, WI. Portage Lumber 

was founded in 1953 and has served the 

Eli Bliffert, 

Vice President, 

Bliffert Lumber 

& Hardware 

“We are proud to be 

family-owned and 

operated, and we make 

sure that the personal 

service we’re known for 

shines through at all of 

our locations.” 

building material, hardware and home 

decor industry in the Portage market for 

the majority of their 70 years in business. 

“We believe that merging with the Bliffert 

family of companies allows us to continue 

to serve our customers and community 

for generations to come,” said Dennis 

Dorn, CEO of Portage Lumber. 

Bliffert has also merged with Chase 

Lumber and its three locations in Sun 

Prairie, DeForest and McFarland, WI, 

and these locations will be rebranded 

under the Bliffert brand in 2024. “We 

want to continue growth and we want 

other companies to come to be a sister, a 

brother or an uncle. I have many lumber 

uncles in this business. We learn from 

each other and with each other. That’s 

the best part of this business, the family.” 

“Joining forces with Bliffert and 

Bliffert Lumber’s main offices are located in Oak Creek, WI, at one of their original lumber 

yard locations. 

combining nearly nearly two-and-a-half two-and-a-half centuries 

of centuries serving the of building serving industry the in Wisconsin building 

industry in Wisconsin is a giant step 

is a giant step forward for Chase Lumber’s 

forward for Chase Lumber’s customers 

customers and employees,” said Valerie 

and employees,” said Valerie Stiener, 

Stiener, president of Chase Lumber. “We 

president of Chase Lumber. “We know 

know that that Bliffert Bliffert is a is company a company that that shares shares 

our our values, especially concerning customers employ- and 

Bliffert Lumber’s 

Germantown, WI 

location opened in 202 

ees, customers and the community. 

We believe Bliffert Lumber does that 

and more. A large firm that operates 

as a family-run business, Bliffert brings 

buying power and expertise that should 

allow Chase Lumber to operate as a 

premier supplier of building materials for 

many years to come.” 

In 2022 Bliffert merged in Fillinger 

Millwork, a single-location millwork 

manufacturer of Hardwood moulding 

and custom millwork products in 

Milwaukee, WI. That move followed 

on the heels of the acquisition of 

Milwaukee Cabinetry. “My brother and 

I managed A. Fillinger, Inc. through its 

fourth generation, and we’re proud of 

securing a long-term future for our staff 

and product lines,” said Justin Fillinger, 

co-owner of A. Fillinger, Inc. “By 

joining the Bliffert team, we align our 

mutually beneficial goals of building a 

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BLIFFERT LUMBER Continued 

sustainable and high-efficiency production environment in the 

moulding and cabinetry industry. We are thrilled to join forces 

with another historical Wisconsin family business.” 

“The Fillinger family has been an institution in Wisconsin 

for generations. Their reputation for innovation and old-world 

craftsmanship is unparalleled,” said Eli. “Adding the Fillinger 

manufacturing and custom cabinet lines gives our customers 

more options. Without a doubt, we are stronger together.” 

Fillinger Millwork is a fourth-generation, family-owned 

business founded in 1938. Fillinger has evolved over the 

past 84 years from its humble beginnings as a cabinet shop 

to a lumber mill, retail hardware store and lumberyard. 

Today, Fillinger Millwork focuses on manufacturing Hardwood 

mouldings and custom millwork products. 

With seven acquisitions over a two year period, Eli said the 

key to Bliffert’s operational success has been to provide good 

jobs for good people. “This is not a get-rich-quick business, but 

it is a steady, sustainable income,” he explained. “Most of the 

companies we have acquired are situations where the owners 

are retiring and not moving into anything different. They want 

to make sure their people are going to be taken care of and we 

have that ability. There’s a comfort level. Two years ago, we 

became a 30 percent employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) 

and we gave a third of the company shares to the ESOP trust 

for everyone and that level of involvement speaks volumes 

from an employee/employer standpoint.” Eli said the company 

has over 400 employees across its 14 locations. 

Bliffert has always been deeply committed to their local 

community’s quality of life, and in late 2022 the company 

invested in a solar solution that benefits the health of the 

environment and the community. The first full month of solar 

energy production exceeded expectations with a calculated 

environmental benefit of 9,606.1 pounds of carbon dioxide 

emission saved or the equivalent of 72.58 trees planted. 

In the 1880’s Christian Meckelberg established Northside 

Lumber & Fuel Co., which operates today as Bliffert Lumber & 

Hardware. According to the company website, it was a staple 

of the near-northside community. Many homes built in the area 

of North Avenue, Holton Street, and Chambers Street were 

supplied with lumber, nails, windows, roofing material and more 

from Northside Lumber. Northside Lumber not only stocked 

building materials, they also sold millwork and manufactured 

flooring along with all softwood and Hardwood lumber. Lumber 

was from North American and some South American forests. 

They also provided the fuel (eastern anthracite coal) for homes 

and businesses of the area to cook, keep warm, and operate 

steam boiler-driven machinery. 

In those days coal and lumber delivery to the distributors was 

done by a rail spur that fed the business from the Milwaukee 

Road’s northbound City Line. In 1904 the business was 

finally incorporated and the name Northside Lumber & Fuel 

Company became official. During that time young J.P. Bliffert 

came to work for the company and eventually married the 

daughter of the owner. J.P. Bliffert took on more responsibility 

over time and managed the location for several years under 

the Northside Lumber name. 

The company name was changed to reflect Bliffert ownership 

shortly after World War I, under which it still operates today, 

Bliffert Lumber & Hardware. Continuing the family-owned and 

operated tradition Eli said the company goal is to make sure 

that the personal service shows at each of their 14 locations. 

“All locations are unique,” he said. “Each location serves its 

own specific type of customers and each manager has his or 

her own strategy of how to obtain repeat business. It’s nice to 

have a company that is working for you that’s not a supplier 

or vendor, but a business partner. We are proud to be familyowned 

and operated, and we make sure that the personal 

service we’re known for shines through at all of our locations.” 

Eli Bliffert serves on the Board of Directors of Do It Best 

Corp. and Bliffert Lumber & Hardware is a member of the 

National Association of Remodeling Industry, Building Material 

and Lumber Dealers Connection and Metropolitan Builders 

Association.n 

For more information visit 

www.bliffertlumber.com 

In the 1880s Christian Meckelberg established Northside Lumber 

& Fuel Co. on the east side of Milwaukee. Later his daughter 

would marry J.P. Bliffert and the name was changed to Bliffert 

Lumber & Hardware. 

Bliffert Lumber handles approximately 12 million board feet annually and inventories between 1 to 2 million 

at all times and purchases over 100,000 board feet in Hardwoods including Ash, Maple, Cherry, Alder, Birch, 

and Red and White Oak annually. 

Bliffert’s has fourteen locations in southern Wisconsin, nine of those locations have Cabinetry Design Centers. 




Troy and Judi Brown, and Todd Breitenfeldt, Kretz Lumber Co. 

Inc., Antigo, WI 

Hayes and Stacy Mellott, Mellott Manufacturing Co. Inc., Mercersburg, 

PA; and Terry Miller, National Hardwood Magazine, 

Memphis, TN 

Parker Dukas, Abenaki Timber Corp., Kingston, NH; Lindsey DiGangi, PLMI, Philadelphia, PA; 

and Eric Porter, Abenaki Timber Corp. 

Doug Eubanks, Piche Inc., Hot Springs, AR; Tyler Shields, Bingaman 

& Son Lumber Inc., Kreamer, PA; Jean-Benoit Piche, Piche Inc., Daveluyville, 

QC; Marc Theriault, Piche Inc., Campbellton, NB; and Travis 

Shepherd, Piche Inc., North Wilkesboro, NC 

Mike Ballard, Sawmill MD, Crestview, FL; Jon Krepol, Industrial 

Vision Systems Inc., West Conshohocken, PA; and Mirabel 

and Mike Snow, AHEC, Sterling, VA 

HMA Teams Up With Charleston And 

Enjoys An Exhibition Hall Sellout 

Photos by Chris Fehr 

Pathways To Success was the theme that set the 

tone of the recent Hardwood Manufacturers Association 

(HMA) National Conference and Expo, held 

recently in Charleston, SC, at The Charleston Place. 

Sold-out exhibitor space, learning sessions and multiple 

networking opportunities set the stage for a successful 

2024 event, noted HMA spokespeople. 

The learning sessions were packed with notable speakers, 

who helped breakdown intricate details about the industry. 

For example, the 2024 Hardwood Industry Outlook 

featured five guest speakers. These included: 

• Mark Barford, senior director, business partnerships of 

National Wooden Pallet & Container Association 

• Nate Irby, executive director of the Railway Tie Association 

• Trip Jobe, vice president of sales - forest value chain, 

North America, ResourceWise 

• Dr. Andrew Hartsell, U.S. Forest Service, forest resource 

analyst, Southern Research Station 

• Keith Christman, president, Decorative Hardwoods Association 

• Michael Martin, president and CEO, National Wood 

Flooring Association. 

Also on the conference agenda were the following: 

• Marcus Taylor, Wood Innovations coordinator for the 

Southern region, spoke about grants for mill improvements. 

• Dana Lee Cole, executive director, Hardwood Federation, 

and Troy Brown, president of Kretz Lumber, conducted 

a one-on-one discussion about opportunities 

and challenges of policy implementation in an election 

year. 

• A panel discussion about effective communication in 

the workplace among different generations was conducted 

by speakers representing three generations. 

On the panel were: Steve James, Frank Miller Lumber 

Co.; Friederich Ostertag, Gemwood Sawmills; Skipper 

Beal, Beal Lumber; Parker Dukas, Abenaki Timber; 

Truss Beasley, Beasley Forest Products; and Hal 

Mitchell, Atlanta Hardwood Corp. 

HMA’s National Conference and Expo also addressed 

the economy and welcomed back Dr. Christopher Kuehl, 

co-founder of Armada Corporate Intelligence. He did a presentation 

at the HMA 2023 Conference and returned this 

year to critique his own 2023 assessment as well as provided 

a current look at the U.S. economy and into the future. 

Attendees also had a chance to enjoy a virtual tour of 

NWH’s facility in Longview, WA. 


David Caldwell, Hardwood Market Report, Memphis, TN; Nate 

Irby, Railway Tie Association, Vicksburg, MS; Robert Wagner, 

USNR, Woodland, WA; Martin Vaillancourt, USNR, Plessisville, 

QC; Bob Arnold, USNR, Eugene, OR; and Neill Gibson, USNR, 

Levis, QC 

Javan Mallery, Wolverine Hardwoods Inc., Allegan, MI; and Hal 

Nowell and Barry Black, Taylor Machine Works Inc., Louisville, 

MS 

Ian Faight, HMA, Warrendale, PA; Bruce Kicklighter, Carbotech International Inc., Evans, GA; Sara Skwaryk, HMA; Matthew Phillips, 

Carbotech International Inc., Starkville, MS; and Steve James, Frank Miller Lumber Co. Inc., Union City, IN 

Additional photos on page 42 




Tim Meunier and Tom Bissett, Whitesville Wood Products, Ellicottville, NY; and Thomas Byers and Benji Richards, NHLA, Memphis, TN 

Melissa and Brant Forcey, Forcey Lumber Company Inc., Woodland, PA; Michael Snow, American Hardwood Export Council, 

Sterling, VA; and Greg Fitzpatrick, Fitzpatrick & Weller Inc., Ellicottville, NY 

Kane Hardwood Next Penn-York Host 

Following Fitzpatrick & Weller 

Photos by Chris Fehr 

Marty James, Penn-Sylvan Hardwoods Inc., Spartansburg, PA; 

Brad Schroeder, NWH, Beachwood, OH; and Brian Sexton, Wagner 

Hardwoods, Cayuta, NY 

Peter Sformo, W.J. Cox Associates Inc., Clarence, NY; and Rachel 

Zerbian, Alder Zerbian and Cameron Zerbian, Fitzpatrick & Weller 

Inc., Ellicottville, NY 

The Holiday Valley’s main lodge in Ellicottville, NY, 

was the recent site of a meeting for the Penn-York 

Lumbermen’s Club. 

The brief evening gathering of the Club provided 

approximately 75 members and guests opportunities to 

network during hors d’oevres and dining prior to hearing 

a guest presentation by Michael Snow, executive director 

of the American Hardwood Export Council, located in 

Sterling, VA, who spoke about the latest export data and 

the European Union Deforestation Regulation. 

Fitzpatrick & Weller Inc., along with W.J. Cox Associates, 

served as the host of this meeting. Founded in 1895, 

Fitzpatrick & Weller Inc. is a multi-national supplier in 

the Hardwood lumber and wood components industries. 

Located in Western New York, the company has developed 

and earned a reputation, known to many parts of the world, 

for quality raw materials, master crafted production, and 

customer-oriented management, according to their website 

(www.fitzweller.com). The company offers Hardwood 

species that are native to their location, including Red and 

White Oak, Hard and Soft Maple, Cherry, Ash, Poplar and 

Basswood. They also handle Mahogany, European Beech 

and Walnut. 

The next Penn-York meeting is scheduled for May 20 and 

will be hosted by Kane Hardwood, located in Kane, PA. n 

Learn more at www.pennyork.org. 

Sean McMahon, Baillie Lumber Co., Hamburg, NY; Bill Smith, College of Forestry, Syracuse, NY; Christine Woroniecki, Baillie Lumber 

Co.; and Nathan Jobe, American Lumber Company, Hamburg, NY 

Additional photos on next page 




PENN-YORK PHOTOS Continued 

John Bartow, Executive Director, Empire State Forest Products Association, Albany, NY; Missie Geitner, W.J. Cox Associates Inc., St. 

Marys, PA; Jason Smith, Westbury Lumber Company, Red Creek, NY; and Kevin Brown, W.J. Cox Associates Inc., Clarence, NY 

Chris Fehr, National Hardwood Magazine, Memphis, TN; Joe Snyder, Fitzpatrick & Weller Inc., Ellicottville, NY; Matt Lowry, Lewis 

Lumber and Milling Inc., Clarion, PA; and Mark Metzger, Nyle Dry Kilns, Brewer, ME 

Tony Schepisi, Tioga Hardwoods Inc., Berkshire, NY; Ted Korn, 

Matson Lumber Company, Brookville, PA; and Jeff Stanley, 

Springfield Hardwood, Mercer, PA 

Shaun Rowe, Quality Hardwoods Ltd., Powassan, ON; and Burt 

Craig, Matson Lumber Company, Brookville, PA 

Russell Shamblen, Premier Hardwood Products Inc., Syracuse, NY; Jesse LaSon, Rossi Group, Cromwell, CT; and Kevin Gillette, Tioga 

Hardwoods Inc., Berkshire, NY 

William Miller, Salamanca Lumber Co. Inc., Salamanca, NY; Steve Jones and Nate Jones, Ron Jones Hardwood Sales Inc., Union City, 

PA; Curt Hollabaugh, Slater Run Resources LLC, Tidioute, PA; and Bob Long, Pennsylvania Forest Products Association, Harrisburg, 

PA 

Bennett Thompson, Associated Hardwoods Inc., Lexington, VA; 

and John Stenson, U-C Coatings LLC, Buffalo, NY 

Rus Gustin, RAM Forest Products Inc., Shinglehouse, PA; and 

Mike Songer, Meridien Hardwoods of PA Inc., Pittsfield, PA 




Hardwood Market Changes Discussed 

At ALC Meeting 

Provided by Tom Inman 

Appalachian Lumbermen’s Club (ALC) members 

reviewed Hardwood market changes in recent 

years as reported by the Hardwood Market Report. 

The recent meeting was held at the Hotel Roanoke in 

Roanoke, VA, and guest speaker was Andy Johnson, 

HMR assistant editor, on “Hardwood Market Trends: The 

Present Realities and Possibilities.” HMR was recently 

purchased by FastMarkets and Johnson explained it 

allows the company to broaden its indexing to Hardwood 

lumber. 

The presentation reviewed changes in Hardwood 

markets over the past few years. Johnson detailed 

housing starts and renovations and the impacts on 

lumber markets. 

He noted that inflation, interest rates and consumer 

credit have slowed housing sales and new building in 

2024. According to the National Association of Realtors, 

home sales have declined since February 2023 with 

stabilization in January of 2024. Mortgage interest rates 

were on the rise in 2023 and topped eight percent but 

were down slightly in January, Johnson said. 

These changes have hurt grade Hardwood lumber 

sales in flooring, millwork, cabinets and furniture. He 

displayed a graphic that detailed the dramatic decline 

in Hardwood grade lumber consumption in domestic 

markets while the volume of exports increased. 

Both categories are down in 2023 but forecasts are 

improving for home sales in 2024 and exports. He said 

the industry must work to recapture market share lost to 

substitute materials. 

Johnson said there are positive sales in railroad ties 

and industrial materials which continue to take a larger 

share of Hardwood resources. 

The Real American Hardwood promotion was 

highlighted at the end of the presentation. The ALC 

Board of Directors voted earlier in the day to increase its 

level of financial support. 

The next meeting of the Club is the Spring Beach 

Meeting on May 2-5 at the Avista Resort in North Myrtle 

Beach, SC. n 

Visit www.lumberclub.org to learn more. 

Ross Frazier, Turman Hardwoods, Salem, VA; Jesse LaSon, Rossi 

Group, Emporium, PA; and Jeff Dougherty, The AGL Group, 

Jacksonville, FL 

Chris Calhoun, Missouri Walnut, Breezewood, PA; Marty Cornett, 

Pearce Construction, Petal, MS; and Peter McCarty, TS Manufacturing 

Co., Dover-Foxworth, ME 

BJ Snider, Poplar Ridge Lumber, Trade, TN; Eddy Phillips, Phillips 

Lumber Co., Mountain City, TN; and Steve Leonard, Lawrence 

Lumber Co. Inc., Maiden, NC 

David Bailey, New River Hardwoods Inc., Mountain City, TN; Skip 

Edwards, Baillie Lumber Co., Hamburg, NY; Linwood Truitt, Beasley 

Forest Products, Hazlehurst, GA; and Troy Epps, TMX Shipping, 

Morehead City, NC 

Jim Burris, Corley Manufacturing Co., Chattanooga, TN; and Stuart 

and Seth Deacon, W.R. Deacon & Son Timber, Lexington, VA 

Robert Pittman, Bryant Church Hardwoods Inc., Wilkesboro, NC; 

Mack Burnette, Smith Mountain Land & Timber, Huddleston, VA; 

Brandon Reavis, La Casona Hardwoods, New Bern, NC; and Monty 

Burnette, Smith Mountain Land & Timber 

Steve Leonard, Lawrence Lumber Co. Inc., Maiden, NC; Gale 

Keener, Mullican Flooring, Ronceverte, WV; and Larry Cockram, 

Griffith Lumber Co., Woolwine, VA 

Steve Benfield, Ocean Freight Express, Suwanee, GA; Michael 

Oakes, ISK Biocides Inc., Marion, VA; and David Carrico, Forestry 

Systems, Summerfield, NC 





ALC MEETING PHOTOS Continued 

Morgan Mullis and Barry Corcoran, ECM Solutions, Charlotte, 

NC; and Tyler King, New River Hardwoods Inc., Mountain City, TN 

Wayne Law, New River Hardwoods Inc., Mountain City, TN; Ken 

Matthews, SII Dry Kilns, Lexington, NC; and Mark Pierce, New 

River Hardwoods Inc. 

Eric Porter, Abenaki Timber Corp., Kingston, NH; Bob Pope, SII Dry Kilns, Montpelier, VT; and Bruce Horner, Abenaki Timber Corp. 

Matthew Burnett, Smith Mountain Land & Timber, Huddleston, 

VA; Stephen Beam, NWH, Staunton, VA; and Aaron Mizzell, Beasley 

Forest Group, Hazlehurst, GA 

Mark Depp, National Hardwood Lumber Assoc., Memphis, TN; 

Gale Keener, Mullican Flooring, Ronceverte, WV; and Greg Pappas, 

Ten Oaks Flooring, Stuart, VA 

Attendees Share Diverse Market Insights 

At Recent NELA Meeting 

Photos and information provided by Chris Fehr 

Woodstock Inn & Resort, in Woodstock, VT, served 

as the site recently of the annual spring meeting 

of the New England Lumbermen’s Association (NELA). 

Northeast, which was extremely difficult this past winter. 

Unseasonably wet timber tracts and warm temperatures 

detrimentally affected logging and log hauling. 

Paul Zheng, ATI International, Roanoke, VA; Tony Honeycutt, 

Mullican Flooring, Johnson City, TN; and James Honeycutt, 

Gilkey Lumber Co., Rutherfordton, NC 

Roy Zangari, Meadow River Lumber Co., Rainelle, WV; Doyle 

Kitchins, Corley Manufacturing Co., Chattanooga, TN; and Craig 

Albright, Messersmith Manufacturing Inc., South Bloomingville, 

OH 

A business discussion highlighted the event. NELA 

President Bob Chase of Quabbin Timber served as 

moderator. 

About The Overall Market: 

The general consensus about the overall market 

reflected concern regarding the weather in the 

One attendee shared that large builders he markets 

to, like Toll Brothers and Ryan Homes, reported that 

revenue is down due to less building, but margins are up 

as home prices remain high and lumber prices remain 

down. 

In reference to the previous point, another attendee 





NELA MEETING Continued 

was quoted as saying, “Everybody is doing well except 

the sawmills.” 

About The Sawmills: 

At the time of the NELA meeting, log decks seemed 

in good shape, but earlier in the year one representative 

noted they endured a two-week shutdown due to a lack 

of logs. Now at his facility, cost control and mill efficiency 

improvements are getting 

considerable attention, which 

they view as key elements to 

survival. 

A Vermont representative said 

lumber prices must increase as 

operating costs are now at an 

all-time high. Regarding that, 

another sawmill rep observed 

that the new metric seems to be 

to measure pre-COVID versus 

post-COVID for operating costs. 

His business also handles pine, 

which appears to be returning 

to standard seasonal markets 

with Selects retaining “red hot” 

status in the market. 

About The Flooring Market: 

Attendees noted that demand 

is supporting a viable market, 

but it is down in comparison 

to previous market cycles. 

Particularly, Hickory flooring 

demand has greatly fallen and overall flooring pricing is 

challenging. 

Some flooring manufacturers lamented that they are 

planning day-to-day, week-to-week. 

Attendees believe prices will rise for lumber but it is 

strictly supply driven due to mill shutdowns, curtailed 

production and/or log shortages due to weather. 

One NELA attendee said his flooring mill is currently 

running at full capacity but they are not pushing for more 

production. 

Overall consensus reflected that flooring production 

is down year over year and there was shared concern 

that real wood products continue to lose a lot of ground 

to alternatives. Similarly, cabinet producers are seeing 

a significant shift away from solid wood. One cabinet 

producer from Pennsylvania said that a few years ago, 

5-7 percent of their production was in MDF cabinets. 

Today, that number is about 45 percent and increasing. 

At the time of this writing, though, solid wood flooring 

inventory was mostly good, noted one attendee, who 

cited Maple as an exception. There was an overabundance 

of this species. 

Another flooring representative noted that his varnish 

supplier is only working two days a week, which is not a 

Kevin Craig, Atlantic Plywood Corporation, Woburn, MA; Kevin Chouinard, Atlantic Plywood 

Corporation, South Windsor, CT; and Roger Feltner, Atlantic Plywood Corporation, Rochester, 

NY 

good sign overall for the industry. 

He additionally noted that White Oak lumber 

prices are too high for them to make any money and, 

subsequently, his company has received resistance 

from their customers to raise prices. 

About Distribution Yards: 

Among the distribution yards represented at NELA, 

one representative said every month has exceeded 

their forecasts from 2023. He feels most of this is driven 

by the ultra-high-end market, for example, the coastal 

homes that generally require 2 years to build and cost of 

lumber is a small factor in the overall cost of the project. 

About The Labor Industry: 

Although no major changes are forecast currently in 

the housing industry, NELA attendees commented that 

labor is an issue among builders. “Build it faster and 

cheaper,” is the mantra, they stated. They have heard 

from clients, as well as observed, that the current labor 

force among builders isn’t trained to install higher-end 

woodwork/cabinets/flooring. This is influencing higherend 

new home construction in a detrimental manner. 

About Pallets, Railroad Ties And 

Truck/Trailer Flooring: 

These segments of the lumber industry have seen a 

decrease in either production or demand. Railroad tie 

representatives acknowledged that their buying patterns 

are shifting too. For example, whereas the prior two 

years were geared toward rebuilding inventories, now 

their goal for the next six months is to maintain existing 

inventories. 

Pallet reps in attendance noted that while they have 

not lost customers, new customers are limited. General 

speculation is that the pallet industry will experience a 

downturn to pre-COVID 2019 levels. 

The truck trailer flooring industry is adjusting its 2024 

forecast, said attendees, to 25-30 percent lower than 

what was predicted in the fall of 2023. They said most 

customers are waiting for interest rates to drop before 

investing more but are still anticipating growth over the 

next five years. They are also seeing a shift in demand 

toward trucks transporting in North America due to the 

re-shoring from China to Mexico, which is spurring a 

shift in shipping demand away from containers going 

overseas. 

Lastly, About The Export Market: 

One attendee from New Hampshire said he believes 

the economy in China is worse than what is being 

reported. Otherwise, he is anticipating a stronger 

demand for uppers; however, No. 1 Common appears 

overstocked. Europe, he said, is pushing back on high 

White Oak pricing and his company is seeing more 

customers transitioning to European White Oak and 

North American Red Oak. 

A different exporter who sells into China said (at the 

time of this NELA meeting) it had been a brisk couple 

of weeks since the business activity returned following 

the Chinese New Year. Whether or not it could continue 

remained to be seen. Overall, he is expecting a slower 

year in 2024. China’s inventories were low going into 

this year. His sales to the Europeans are lagging as the 

EU market struggles due to political strife in Ukraine and 

Gaza, as well as other factors. The same exporter said 

his lumber production is down and a number of green 

sawmills have closed because they are having trouble 


John Goodfellow and James Goodfellow, J.W. Goodfellow Forest 

Products Inc., Hemmingford, QC; and David Hubbard, GMC Hardwoods 

Inc., Medfield, MA 

Bruce MacKenzie, Boyce Highlands Inc., Concord, NH/Highland 

Hardwoods Inc., Brentwood, NH; B Manning, Sawmill Associates, 

New London, NH; and Ryan Satterfield, Cersosimo Lumber Co. 

Inc., Brattleboro, VT 

J.C. Champeau and Joey Goudreau, J.M. Champeau Inc., 

Saint-Malo, QC; Benjamin Legros and Mario Chicoine, Scierie 

Arbotek Inc., Saint-Just-de-Bretenieres, QC; and Alain Thibeault, 

Scierie Preverco Inc., Daveluyville, QC 




NELA MEETING Continued 

making a profit, which impact lumber’s availability. 

Another exporter said his log volumes are down 

(attributed to weather) so his log export volume is down. 

Also, due to the unavailability of Ash, demand for 

Maple and Red Oak is increasing. Walnut demand 

remains strong. 

NELA’s next meeting will be June 5 in Utica, NY. For 

more information, please contact Chris Castano at 

ccastano@mainewoods.net. n 

Geoff Gannon, TS Manufacturing Co., Plymouth, NH; and Jeff 

Hardy, Cersosimo Lumber Co. Inc., Brattleboro, VT 

Michael Cersosimo, Cersosimo Lumber Co. Inc., Brattleboro, VT; 

and Eric Larouche and Gill Larose, Lauzon Distinctive Hardwood 

Flooring Inc., Thurso, QC 

Brin Langmuir, Falcon Lumber Ltd., Toronto, ON; Cathleen Ammann, 

guest; and Doug Settele, Keiver-Willard Lumber Corporation, 

Newburyport, MA 

Eric Desjardins, J.D. Irving Limited, Clair, NB; Paul-Eric Tremblay, Scierie GVL, Wotton, QC; Sylvain Poirier, Stella-Jones Corp., Delson, 

QC; Remy Caron, Groupe Savoie Inc., Saint-Quentin, NB; and Jim Maltese, Stella-Jones Corp. 

Jason Smith, Westbury Lumber Company, Red Creek, NY; Hunter 

Dickinson, Stella-Jones Corp., Portland, NY; Rob Hill, Holt & 

Bugbee Company, Tewksbury, MA; Natalie Crane, HHP Inc., Henniker, 

NH; Chad Johnson, Baillie Lumber Group, Hamburg, NY; 

and Andy Godzinski, Rex Lumber Company, Acton, MA 

Bob Cafiero, Blue Ridge Lumber Co. LLC, Fishersville, VA; 

Peter Irish, Woodline Lumber Co. Inc., Alburgh, VT; and Russ 

Shamblen, Premier Hardwood Products Inc., Syracuse, NY 

Scott Ferland, Maine Woods Company LLC, Portage Lake, ME; Bob Chase, Quabbin Timber Inc., Rutland, MA; and Dennis Keyser and 

Richard Mills, Sebasticook Lumber LLC, St. Albans, ME 

Chris Fehr, National Hardwood Magazine, Memphis, TN; Jason 

Aplin, Allard Lumber Co., Brattleboro, VT; Chris Castano, Maine 

Woods Company LLC, Portage Lake, ME; and Parker Dukas, 

Abenaki Timber Corp., Kingston, NH 

Brien Murphy, Boyce Highlands Inc., Concord, NH/Highland 

Hardwoods Inc., Brentwood, NH; Jon St. Jean, Hull Forest Products 

Inc., Pomfret Center, CT; and Brent Rheinhardt, Boyce 

Highlands Inc. 




George Riley and Joseph Haggerty, Williams Lumber Company, 

Rocky Mount, NC; Linda Jovanovich, SCMA, Warrendale, PA; 

and John Haggerty, Williams Lumber Company 

Rusty Logue, Battle Lumber Co. Inc., Wadley, GA; Nancy and Mark 

Tuck, Gates Milling Inc., Gatesville, NC; and Simeon Niolon, Niolon 

Lumber Sales Inc., Suwanee, GA 

Christopher Sackett, Gates Milling Inc., Gatesville, NC; Truss Beasley, Thompson Hardwoods Inc., Hazlehurst, GA; Cassie Lewis, Turn Bull 

Lumber Company, Elizabethtown, NC; Linwood Truitt, Thompson Hardwoods Inc.; and Michael Oakes, ISK Biocides Inc., Memphis, TN 

SCMA Holds 2024 Annual Meeting 

The Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association 

(SCMA) recently held its 2024 Annual Meeting at 

The Charleston Place in Charleston, SC. The event was 

held during the Hardwood Manufacturers Association’s 

(HMA) National Conference and Expo. 

Twenty-five members, promotion sponsors, and staff 

convened to hear a report on the association’s promotion 

campaign, preview upcoming projects, and discuss other 

business items. 

Key promotion projects for the year include producing 

consumer-focused editorial content, partnering with 

woodworking magazines on how-to project articles 

and videos, and collaborating with influencers. SCMA 

members also voted to continue supporting the Real 

American Hardwood Coalition—and increase the 

association’s annual contribution. 

Also during the meeting, SCMA members elected 

officers for 2024. 

Truss Beasley, Beasley Forest Products (BFP), 

Hazlehurst, GA, was elected SCMA president. He joined 

BFP in 2014 and currently serves as vice president of 

business development for the Beasley Group sawmills 

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and flooring plants. Beasley earned a bachelor’s degree 

in finance and a master’s in business administration from 

Georgia Southern University. 

Mike Shook, Norcross Supply Company (NSC), 

Peachtree Corners, GA, was elected vice president. 

Shook joined NSC in 1991, and currently serves as 

president and chairman of the board. Shook earned 

a bachelor’s degree in building construction from the 

University of Florida in 1989. 

Following the meeting, attendees and their guests 

gathered for a networking reception and dinner, held in 

conjunction with the HMA President’s Dinner. 

The SCMA is a non-profit organization dedicated to 

the promotion of Cypress building products to design 

professionals and consumers. For more information, 

visit www.CypressInfo.org. And if your company is 

engaged in the manufacture, processing, or distribution 

of Cypress building products, and is interested in joining, 

email member-services@cypressinfo.org to learn 

about membership benefits. n 

Terry Miller, National Hardwood Magazine, Memphis, TN; Tripp 

Josey and Logan Josey, Josey Lumber Co. Inc., Scotland Neck, 

NC; and Michael Shook, Norcross Supply Company, Norcross, 

GA 

John Haggerty, Williams Lumber Company, Rocky Mount, NC; 

Pem Jenkins, Turn Bull Lumber Company, Elizabethtown, NC; 

and Zack Rickman, Atlanta Hardwood Corporation, Cleveland, 

GA 

Ian Faight, SCMA, Warrendale, PA; Jeff Crain and Kasey Pittman, 

Jones Lumber Co. Inc., Hattiesburg, MS; and Stan Morgan, Jones 

Lumber Co. Inc., Natchez, MS 

Michael Shook, Norcross Supply Company, Norcross, GA; and Russell 

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HMA CONFERENCE PHOTOS Continued from page 27 

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Winn Netterville and Matthew Netterville, Fred Netterville Lumber 

Co., Woodville, MS; Dan Mathews, SII Dry Kilns, Lexington, 

NC; Lindsey Netterville, Fred Netterville Lumber Co.; Bill 

Buchanan, Buchanan Lumber Company, Aliceville, AL; and 

Jim Higgins, Brian Turlington and Ken Matthews, SII Dry Kilns 

Sandy and Rick Jordan III, Associated Hardwoods Inc., Granite 

Falls, NC; Rodney Williams, Nicholson Manufacturing Ltd., 

Surrey, BC; Mark and Yvonne Tucker, Associated Hardwoods 

Inc.; and Jeff Davis, Nicholson Manufacturing Ltd. 

David Summerfield, ISK Biocides Inc., Grovetown, GA; Ashley 

and Zack Rickman, Atlanta Hardwood Corporation, Mableton, 

GA; and Hal Mitchell, AHC Hardwood Group, Mableton, GA 

Jeffrey Lisk, Wagner Millwork LLC, Owego, NY; Mark Barford, 

National Wooden Pallet & Container Association, Alexandria, 

VA; Nordeck Thompson, Thompson Appalachian Hardwoods 

Inc., Huntland, TN; and Troy Brown, Kretz Lumber Co. Inc., 

Antigo, WI 

Jim Howard, Atlanta Hardwood Corporation, Mableton, GA; 

Tommy Battle and Craig Miller, Battle Lumber Co. Inc., Wadley, 

GA; and Peter McCarty, TS Manufacturing Co., Levant, ME 

Wayne and Rachel Law, New River Hardwoods Inc., Mountain 

City, TN; and Mark and Nancy Tuck and Christopher Sackett, 

Gates Milling Inc., Gatesville, NC 

Geoff Gannon, TS Manufacturing Co., Lindsay, ON; Peter McCarty, 

TS Manufacturing Co., Levant, ME; Carina Kennedy, TS Manufacturing 

Co., Lindsay, ON; Kirby Kendrick, Kendrick Forest Products 

Inc., Edgewood, IA; and Riley Smith, TS Manufacturing Co., Lindsay, 

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Tripp Josey, Josey Lumber Co. Inc., Scotland Neck, NC; Rob 

Kittle, Cleereman Industries Inc., Newald, WI; and Logan 

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Jeff Hardy, Cersosimo Lumber Co. Inc., Brattleboro, VT; Linda 

Jovanovich, HMA, Warrendale, PA; Steve James, Frank Miller 

Lumber Co. Inc., Union City, IN; and Jeff Edwards, Edwards 

Wood Products Inc., Marshville, NC 

Stan Petzoldt, East Perry Lumber Company, Frohna, MO; Joey 

Nelson, JoeScan Inc., Vancouver, WA; Scott Greene, High 

Country Lumber & Mulch, North Wilkesboro, NC; and Brad 

Michael and Blake DeFrance, JoeScan Inc. 

Jason Bolstad and Scott Stringer, DMSi Software, Omaha, NE 

Joe Pryor, Oaks Unlimited Inc., Waynesville, NC; Mark Rackley, 

Hurst Boiler & Welding Co. Inc., Coolidge, GA; and Beryl 

Beagle, Stella-Jones Corp., Pittsburgh, PA 

Dustin Lott, Shelton Coulter and Sylvain Dionne, BID Group 

Technologies Ltd., Mirabel, QC; and Tommy Petzoldt, East 

Perry Lumber Company, Frohna, MO 

Tyler Shields, Bingaman & Son Lumber Inc., Kreamer, PA; 

Dominik Belzer, Brunner-Hildebrand Lumber Dry Kiln Co., 

Nashville, TN; Jeffery and Jackelyn Lisk, Wagner Millwork 

LLC, Owego, NY; and Jos aan de Stegge, Brunner-Hildebrand 

Lumber Dry Kiln Co. 

David Lewis, Lewis Brothers Lumber Company Inc., 

Aliceville, AL; Amy Coyner, MiCROTEC, Blepre, OH; Norvin 

Laudon, MiCROTEC, Vancouver, BC; and John Smith, PLMI, 

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Emily Kimpling, T & S Hardwoods Inc., Milledgeville, GA; and 

Mark Metzger, Nyle Dry Kilns 

Joe Korac, Automation & Electronics USA, Arden, NC; and 

Carina Kennedy and Geoff Gannon, TS Manufacturing Co., 

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Alex Staalner, Brookhuis America Inc., Jefferson, GA; Tony 

Pescaglia, MO PAC Lumber Co., Fayette, MO; and Claus Staalner, 

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Bill Hendrix, Brewco Inc., Central City, KY; and Logan Josey, 

Sarah Josey, Nancy Ballance and Joey Josey, Josey Lumber 

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Nate Irby, Railway Tie Association, Vicksburg, MS; Charlie 

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Dave Sondel, U-C Coatings LLC, Buffalo, NY; Lindsey and 

Matthew Netterville, Fred Netterville Lumber Co., Woodville, MS; 

and Chris Funk, U-C Coatings LLC 

Blake DeFrance, JoeScan Inc., Vancouver, WA; Robert Kaebnick, 

Hartzell Hardwoods Inc., Piqua, OH; and Bob Hurst, Eagle 

Machinery & Supply Inc., Sugarcreek, OH 

Andrew Belcher, Continental Underwriters Inc., Richmond, VA; 

Chris Fehr, National Hardwood Magazine, Erie, PA; Melissa 

Berry, Continental Underwriters Inc.; and Jon Johnson and John 

Erickson, Timber Products Company, Munising, MI 

Wendy Crain, Jones Lumber Co. Inc., Sandy Hook, MS; Jeff Crain, 

Jones Lumber Co. Inc., Hattiesburg, MS; Matt Tietz, McDonough 

Manufacturing Company, Eau Claire, WI; Scott Greene, High 

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3 

have some orders but they are not wanting to bring in a 

lot of inventory. Many of them are taking the just-in-time 

inventory approach to where they are purchasing it the 

week they know they are going to cut it up. Distributors 

are probably being utilized a bit more to where they are 

not ordering for stock but just for the job at hand. Instead 

of ordering a truckload of Hard Maple they are just getting 

what they need and going from there.” 

In Ohio a contact said Hardwood activity in his area 

has been slow. “It’s down right now because the supply 

and demand isn’t right,” he explained. “Everybody is 

waiting for their inventory to go down a little bit.” 

Handling all domestic Hardwoods in mostly 4/4 thickness, 

the supplier said Oaks are moving the best and 

Poplar and Ash are the slower items. “We’re having 

some availability issues with Ash; it’s getting harder to 

find,” he noted. 

As for transportation the source said it hasn’t been 

an issue for his operation because they have their own 

trucks. “What we see as the primary impact on the market 

currently is this election year,” he offered. “People 

don’t know which way it’s going to go and many are holding 

off to see what November brings.” 

Looking at the months ahead he commented, “I look 

for things to turn around by the end of this year.” 

In Michigan a Hardwood supplier said activity has been 

tight. “From a supply standpoint, conditions are still pretty 

tight,” he said. “I think the log decks are still pretty low 

and prices continue to creep up on most species. From 

the selling side prices are a little better than the first of 

the year. The cabinet industry seems to be pretty good, 

which is the majority of our customer base.” 

Carrying most Northeastern Hardwood species and 

specializing in color sorted Northern Red Oak, Nos. 1 

and 2 White Hard Maple, Walnut and White Oak, the 

contact said White Oak is the best moving item. “White 

Oak and Walnut are extremely hot right now,” he said. 

“The White Maples No. 1 and Better are moving great 

right now. The issue that we are having is selling the lower 

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everything is decent except for the lower grades.” 

The contact said most of his customers’ markets are 

doing well. “The one area that might be slowing down is 

in the Mountain states from what I understand across the 

country. For the generalities the bottom is not falling out 

of the market.” n 

NORTHEAST Continued from page 8 

No. 2 Common and Better, and we offer Soft Maple and 

Walnut in No. 1 Common and Better,” he said. He did 

state that White Oak is by far his best-selling specie, and 

that currently he is noticing that there is some demand 

for Hard and Soft Maple. 

When asked what kinds of customers he sells to, he 

said he sells to a few regular clients around Central 

Pennsylvania, with some of them exporting into China, 

while others sell domestically and are more diversified 

with niches for certain species and grades of lumber. 

“I’ve had people as far up as Canada call about Red Oak 

in the upper grades, but between the cost of the lumber 

and the shipping we weren’t able to come to terms.” 

A lumber salesman from Maine said that his sales have 

been spotty. “Right now, most of the phone calls that I 

have received are from people that are concerned about 

finding what they need.” He noted that he doesn’t believe 

the reasons his customers aren’t able to find what they 

need is due to the demand of lumber increasing, but the 

lack of supply. 

The source did note that his sales are better than they 

were six months ago, adding that at the time of this writing 

he is able to dictate the price on Hard Maple. 

His company offers Hard and Soft Maple, Yellow Birch 

and Ash in thicknesses of 4/4 through 8/4 and grades 

ranging from pallet to Prime FAS. 

He mentioned that he sells to furniture, cabinet and 

flooring companies, as well as wholesalers and distribution 

yards. “Some of the distribution yards that I sell to 

are telling me that they are starting to get busy, of course 

we are heading into construction season.” 

He said that he believes that the past few months have 

been a nice reprieve for sawmills after how the past year 

went for many. 

A New York lumber representative said that his market 

isn’t doing poorly, adding that he thinks that there is a 

little bit less supply than there used to be. He also said 

that his sales are about what they were six months ago. 

His company offers Red and White Oak and Cherry 

in grades FAS1F and Better and No. 1 Common and in 

thicknesses of 4/4 through 8/4. 

He sells to Hardwood distributors and while they haven’t 

offered any comments as to how their sales are 

doing, he did note that they all seem to be buying lumber. 

n 

SOUTHEAST Continued from page 9 

buying right now,” he added. 

A mill representative in Alabama said that they aren’t 

experiencing any demand for No. 1 Common Red Oak 

but noted that FAS is moving steadily. “We are able to 

move some No. 2A Common, but the price is so cheap 

right now that we are holding on to it,” he said. He added 

that their markets are doing about as well as they were 

six months ago. 

His company is able to offer Red and White Oak, Poplar, 

Ash and Cypress in thicknesses of 4/4 and 5/4 and in 

grades FAS Common and No. 2 Common and in 12-inch 

and wider. “White Oak is without a doubt our best seller. 

It is red hot, and I wish that I had more White Oak logs 

than I do,” he said. 

He noted that he currently has very few customers 

overseas, at the time of this writing, and that most of 

his customers are currently domestic. “There is very little 

demand overseas and the prices aren’t very good,” he 

said. “Everybody is slow right now. I am hearing this from 

everyone that I talk to.” 

In Tennessee, a lumber supplier that was contacted 

seemed a bit more optimistic about his sales in the 

marketplace but did note that while his sales are better 

than they were six months ago, the past few weeks have 

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cent amount of lumber, but it is very dependent on the 

specie and the grade.” 

His company is able to offer Red and White Oak, 

Poplar, Ash, Walnut, Hard and Soft Maple, Cherry, 

Basswood and Hickory. “We offer all of our species in 

grades FAS and Nos. 1 and 2 Common. We carry Red 

and White Oak, Poplar, Walnut and Ash in thicknesses 

of 4/4 through 8/4 and Hickory, Hard and Soft Maple, 

Basswood and Cherry in 4/4 thickness. 

He noted that they mainly sell to distribution yards, 

moulding, millwork, flooring and furniture manufacturers 

and anyone else that wants to buy from them. 

“Labor has continued to be an issue for us and we 

struggle with getting enough inspectors and basic help. 

The companies around us are having the same problems 

more or less and it seems that this will continue to 

be an ongoing problem.” n 

WEST COAST Continued from page 9 

Oak than I have in a while,” he explained. “Basswood is 

on the move but Hard and Soft Maple are slowing down.” 

He said his customers’ markets are busy and activity 

has been good for everyone in his area since the beginning 

of the year. “On the plus side I think it being an 

election year is helping but the downside is cash flow 

has tightened up for everyone. Liquidity seems to be the 

biggest issue.” 

As for the forecast of the next few months, the supplier 

said, “I think the next six months will be interesting after 

the election takes place. I’m not worried about it, we’ll 

keep moving forward.” 

A yard representative in Oregon said Hardwood activity 

was slower in his area. Carrying Maple, Alder, Walnut, 

Hickory, Poplar, Red and White Oak and exotics in 

grades Superior FAS and Select and Better in thicknesses 

up to 8/4, he said Alder is the fastest moving item 

while Walnut is the slowest. 

His customers’ markets are also slow. He attributed the 

factors to the economy. “The housing market is slow and 

we’re in an election year. Everyone is on hold waiting to 

see what interest rates will do. The cost of permits is also 

an issue. The government overreaches with some of the 

regulations as well.” 

Looking ahead he said, “I think business will pick up a 

little now that the weather has improved but it’s still going 

to be a wait and see for many.” 

Another contact in California said Hardwood activity is 

steady and continues to pick up. “We’ve seen some increases 

since the beginning of the year.” 

Handling Select and Better Poplar, Birch, Hickory, Alder, 

Maple, Cherry, Walnut, Red and White Oak and exotics 

he said Poplar and Alder are the top moving items 

and Birch and Hickory are slower moving items. He noted 

that he offers grades Nos. 1 and 2 Common and cabinet 

grades and thicknesses mostly of 4/4 through 8/4. 

Marketing to mostly cabinet manufacturers the source 

said his customers accounted for steady activity. “The 

economy is definitely impacting what we do and inflation 

is increasing material costs which makes it a little harder 

to see farther down the road.” He also noted that ten-foot 

Clear Alder has been harder to source. 

When asked about what he thinks is ahead for Hardwood 

activity the supplier said, “I don’t think we’ll see 

much of a change until next year but we’re along for the 

ride whichever way it goes.” n 

ONTARIO Continued from page 10 

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Some secondary manufacturers noted business already 

having picked up for them, as is the case for kitchen cabinet 

manufacturers. Millwork and moulding manufacturers 

noted better sales at this time than compared to last 

year. Flooring manufacturers, however, note weakened 

markets for their products. Exports markets are still reported 

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International markets are mixed, thus keeping inventories 

manageable. 

Kiln-dried Aspen is low, although interest for FAS is 

better than for the Common grades. Log decks are thin, 

report sawmills, with some avoiding this species. 

Contacts note Basswood interest has improved, but 

is still very low. Interest is seen in the No. 1 Common 

grades as having picked up. Supplies of green Basswood 

are closely aligned with demand, causing stable 

prices. 

Wholesalers and secondary manufacturers are working 

to replenish their Hard Maple supplies as demand 

has picked up for this species. Kiln-dried inventories 

are reported as low for several grades and thicknesses. 

Soft Maple markets for FAS are doing better than other 

grades. Kiln-dried supplies of this species are low, and 

prices have risen. Demand for the Common grades are 

decent noted contacts. Sawmills struggled at the end of 

winter and early spring to get sufficient logs, so production 

is going to yards and end users. 

Birch output was high in fall 2023 compared to buyers’ 

needs, but has since dropped and more in line with demand. 

With prices of Maple having increased in certain 

areas, end users supplemented Maple with Birch. Markets 

of kiln-dried Birch gained traction due to the Maple 

price increase. Thus, inventories for Birch have edged 

down. 

Some contacts noted that Maple was the preferred 

species, but low log decks restricted its production, and 

so sawmills sawed what was available, i.e. Red Oak. 

Demand for green Red Oak is absorbing developing production. 

The interest is in the higher grades. Business 

for kiln-dried business improved at the beginning of the 

year, with demand being steady. Inventories are thus thin 

in certain areas, with prices firm. 

Sales of White Oak in both domestic and international 

markets (Australia, Europe and U.S.) are taking up all 

production, which is sufficient to meet demand. Green 

White Oak production, noted contacts is controlled, with 

output of upper grades falling short of demand. 

Depending on areas contacted, Oak flooring manufacturers 

are seeing varying degrees of sales. Some experienced 

slow sales at the beginning of the year, then slight 

increases in mid-February, and some in early March. 

Business is still reported as competitive, as consumers’ 

appeal is strong at this time for both Red and White Oak. 

It was predicted that with the Hardwood flooring trend 

continuing of the past several years, business for Oak 

strip flooring would continue in this same vein. New 

home construction was seeing an increase, and it was 

felt that the repair and renovation markets would also be 

positive in the coming years. 

On the labor side, the Government of Canada raised 

the minimum wage to $17.30 per hour on April 1, which 

was increased from $16.65 reflecting the increase in the 

annual average Consumer Price Index of 2023. The government 

says about 30,000 employees in the federally 

regulated private sector will benefit from the increase. 

Ottawa introduced the federal minimum wage in 2021. If 

the provincial or territorial minimum wage rate exceeds 

the federal rate, employers must pay the higher of the 

two. 

According to an annual Ontario Construction Secretariat 

(OCS) survey, contractors expect a busy year as 

there is an abundance of work and more projects on the 

horizon. 


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ONTARIO Continued 

Although concerns remain about rising costs for labor 

and materials, there has been an improvement in the 

supply chain and growing interest in innovation and technology 

to increase productivity and lower costs. Approximately 

two-thirds of the contractors had positive outlooks 

for the coming year. Projects cited include power generation, 

transit and healthcare facilities are leading projects 

across the province. In Northern Ontario, increased 

mining and institutional projects are the focus while contractors 

in Eastern Ontario anticipate a bit of a breather 

in 2024. 

Recruiting skilled workers remains a challenge, and 

the availability of experienced skilled labor is top concern 

in 2024. However, 34 percent of respondents expect 

their workforce to be larger this year, against only 8 

percent who expect the number of people they employ 

to drop. Other concerns are: for labor costs (27 percent), 

materials (28 percent) or higher interest rates, and transportation 

costs (25 percent) for the year. 

They are encouraged, however, there are still strong 

expectations for growth and expansion this year, as 

many contractors implement new technologies to help 

create efficiencies and support business success. 

This positive outlook provides encouragement to the 

Hardwood industry as business opportunities will be 

available from these construction projects. n 

QUEBEC Continued from page 10 

its market share. Ash is doing better on export markets, 

but demand is still not high. 

As Basswood is not seen as a species of choice, inventories 

are not very high on domestic and international 

markets. Despite that, supplies are noted to be readily 

available for most grades and thicknesses. 

Cherry demand is mostly based on sales to established 

customers both domestically and on international 

markets. Production and demand for this species are low 

at this time, keeping supplies manageable. 

Moulding manufacturers and millworkers were purchasing 

decent supplies of Poplar, although demand is 

not strong from other end users such as wood and upholstered 

furniture. Exports are also noted as down, and 

so supply is outpacing demand. 

Hickory demand is very slow for kiln-dried products. 

Green Hickory is moving to residential flooring manufacturers, 

but is slow to other markets. 

The regionally important Hard Maple reports continue 

to be positive with upper grades performing well, while 

common grades reports are mixed with some reporting 

sales as brisk or good. Some sawmill contacts are having 

difficulty keeping up with orders of upper grades of 

Soft Maple. 

Red Oak demand on domestic and international markets 

are keeping inventories in check and prices firm. 

Wholesalers have been buying more quantities of green 

No. 1 Common and Better Red Oak. Flooring manufac- 

turers are also increasing supplies for the spring and 

summer construction seasons. Supply and demand are 

driving business for White Oak, and businesses were 

looking for more supplies all along the supply chain. 

Walnut is doing well in domestic markets and to China, 

as it is a species of choice by consumers for flooring, 

high-end furniture and other product applications. Prices 

are firm, with pricings having risen for kiln-dried upper 

grades. 

Contacts said framestock business was slow, with order 

files thin. Pallet sales were reported as good. Most 

have adequate or high inventories. 

The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), in 

cooperation with the National Hardwood Lumber Association 

(NHLA), released a video workshop to provide 

a “simplified but informative explanation” of the NHLA 

grading rules for American Hardwood lumber. The workshop 

is presented by Dana Spessert, the NHLA chief inspector. 

NHLA has developed and updated internationally 


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Manufacturers and Exporters of Quality Pennsylvania Hardwoods 

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Specializing in Ash • Red Oak • Hard Maple • Soft Maple • Cherry 

Hardwood Lumber and Logs 

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Phone: 814-697-7185 FAX: 814-697-7190 

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Northern KD Hardwoods 

• Aspen • Basswood • White Ash • Hard & Soft Maple 

• Red Oak • Birch • Cherry • Black Ash 

Export Packaging / Container Loading 

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QUEBEC Continued 

recognized Hardwood lumber grading rules for more 

than 126 years. AHEC incorporates those standards in 

promoting American Hardwood exports to companies 

around the world. AHEC also published the Guide to 

Sustainable American Hardwoods. 

According to housing trend reports from the National 

Kitchen and Bath Association and various other organizations, 

wood and wood looks are making a comeback 

in kitchen cabinet designs. The demand in some sectors 

has been strong and was seen as dethroning the 

white kitchen that dominated these past several years. 

The painted finish trend of several years ago is replaced 

for wood and the “look” of wood (products that look like 

wood), which go for a more natural look and feel, either 

using solid wood or laminated wood. 

At the top of the list is wood grain, followed by painted 

surfaces, and then natural high-texture wood, and wood 

patterns or fluted finishes. Lighter wood tones are topping 

demand as well. The darker tones of the past are 

now bottom of the list. 

The top four leading design styles cited by members 

of the NKBA were Transitional/Timeless, Contemporary/ 

Modern, Organic/Natural, and Mid-Century/Scandinavian, 

with overlaps noted between the varying styles. 

Designers suggest the driving forces for today’s designs 

include a desire for more connection to the outdoors 

and natural world -- larger windows, more glass, 

and warmer colors, and gold tones and blacks for plumbing 

rather than chrome and stainless finishes. Consumers 

also want a kitchen that is unique to them and meets 

their needs. 

According to NKBA members the top color for 2024 will 

be green, followed closely by wood. Next are white, blue, 

gray, and brown to round out the top six color choices. 

There is also a growing trend to combine colors or to 

add bursts of color to offset more muted wood tones or 

monochrome paint schemes. Cleaner lines are also in 

demand. Modern European or flat panel doors are the 

top item, followed by similar unadorned Shaker-style 

doors. The increasing use of frameless, Euro-style, or 

“full-access” cabinet construction over traditional faceframe 

construction is another reflection of the “clean 

lines” trend in kitchens for 2024. 

Kitchen islands are a must as the kitchen is the social 

center, and the island is the heart of the kitchen. It 

holds more built-in appliances, beverage centers and 

wine refrigerators, with cooking and seating areas for socializing. 

Another important feature are pantries, walk-in 

and butler pantries are popular, with some having a door 

disguised as another cabinet door, as opposed to openshelf 

pantries. 

Ecological options are also a concern to consumers 

which includes recycling storage containers. Other environmentally 

conscious trends include selection of sustainable 

materials, longer lasting products, and energy 

efficient appliances and lighting. For remodeling projects, 

there has been an increasing trend to donate old 

cabinets for reuse rather than just relegating them to a 

dump or transfer center for disposal. 

This return to wood trend bodes well for the Hardwood 

sector as consumers increasingly demand wood and 

wood-related products for their kitchens. n 

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Baillie is a member of the Indiana Hardwood 

Lumbermen’s Association and the North American 

Wholesale Lumber Association. 

For more information, call 716-912-3764 or visit 

www.baillie.com. 

Mullican Flooring Names Pat 

Oakley As President 

Mullican Flooring, located in 

Johnson City, TN, a leading 

U.S. manufacturer of Hardwood 

flooring recently announced the 

promotion of Pat Oakley to president. 

Oakley succeeds Neil Poland, 

who will serve as executive 

Pat Oakley 

chairman of the company. 

A veteran of the Hardwood 

flooring industry for more than 

25 years, Oakley joined the Johnson City, TN-based 

company in 2000 as a regional sales manager. He 

was promoted to national sales manager in 2005. 

In that position, he supervised regional managers, 

oversaw national sales goals and managed relationships 

with key distribution partners and retailers. In 

2017, Oakley was promoted to vice president of marketing 

and led various strategic initiatives, including 

rebranding the company in 2018. 

“I am honored to lead a company as strong and 

committed to excellence as Mullican Flooring,” Oakley 

said. “During our almost 40-year history, Mullican 

has become one of the top national Hardwood flooring 

manufacturers, largely through the guidance of 

Neil Poland — a proven leader who embodies Mullican’s 

standards for sustainability, innovation and 

quality. 

“I am excited to carry on with the exceptional direction 

he has set for this company, and I am committed 

to ensuring Mullican continues to create great experiences 

for our customers.” 

Poland served as president of Mullican Flooring 

since 1999. He was responsible for leading the company’s 

significant growth and diversification during 

that time, expanding its product line to become one 

of the most comprehensive in the industry, and steering 

Mullican to its current position as one of the leading 

Hardwood flooring brands in the United States. 

“Pat is a proven leader who exudes a relentless 

work ethic, tremendous energy and enthusiasm for 

our business,” Poland said. “He has done a superb 

job managing two segments within our company, and 

this should be a natural step in Pat’s career.” 


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Mike Ballard 

Sawmill MD Makes 

Installations At Hart 

County Hardwoods 

Sawmill MD, located in 

Crestview, FL, announced 

that Hart County Hardwoods 

in Munfordville, KY, has 

recently started up two SiCam 

ResawX Scanning systems to 

maximize the efficiency and 

yield from their Horizontal Resaw systems. 

The ResawX systems provides 

Hart County Hardwoods cant 

sizing detail and recommended 

sawing solutions to the operator 

via a 10-inch touch screen quickly 

and accurately. The ResawX 

system will improve both Resaws 

operating results by reducing 

wasted lines and measurably 

reducing shims. ResawX allows 

the management to set sawing 

pattern recommendations based 

on size and grade, which improves 

the ability to maximize 

the output of desired products 

based on current requirements. 

The start-up was completed in 

less than two working days with 

minimal interruption of production. 

After a few minor adjustments 

and calibration the ResawX 

was scanning quickly and 

accurately providing size and 

sawing solutions to the operator. 

When Paul Byler or any of the 

Hart County team visited Sawmill 

MD’s booth at the Indiana 

Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association 

convention in February, 

the comments were exemplary, 

said Mike Ballard. Comments 

about saving time, improved 

production of ties, and the accuracy 

of the ResawX system were 

the normal comments from the 

team. 

The brother that runs one of 

the Resaws came by and said, 

“I do noknow how we ran without 

this system in the past.” 

Contact Mike Balard or Duncan Ferguson at 

SawmillMD@minspring.com for more information 

on the SiCam ResawX Scanning System, or 

visit www.SawmillMD.com to see videos of the 

ResawX System and additional Sawmill MD videos. 

Hoffmann Family Of Companies Expands With 

Besse Forest Products Group Acquisition 

The Hoffmann Family of Companies (HFOC) recently 

announcesd its acquisition of Besse Forest 

Products Group (Besse), a longstanding family-run 


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INDUSTRY NEWS Continued 

company with a rich history in the wood products 

manufacturing business. 

This strategic move adds to HFOC’s portfolio, 

complementing their existing Ferche Millwork operations. 

With over 2 million square feet of production 

facilities and a workforce of more than 1,400 

people, the combined strength of Besse and Ferche 

positions HFOC as a significant player in the 

wood products manufacturing industry. 

Besse, a leading manufacturer of high-quality 

Paul Cleereman 

Northern Hardwood lumber, veneer and specialty 

plywood, has played a crucial role in supplying 

products for cabinets, doors, flooring, furniture, 

industrial pallets, millwork, musical instruments, 

railroad ties, sporting goods, wall panels, windows 

and other wood products used worldwide. 

Besse operates a network of sawmills, wood 

drying facilities and veneer and plywood factories 

across northern Michigan and Wisconsin. It has 

been an integral part of the industry for over a 

century. The company, founded in 

1966, has remained 100 percent 

family-owned, growing from a 

modest workforce to employing 

hundreds of individuals across 

the United States. 

The acquisition further solidifies 

Besse Forest Products 

Group as one of North America’s 

largest privately-owned producers 

of Hardwood lumber, veneer 

and specialty plywood. The 

company has 10 manufacturing 

facilities operating in the United 

States, including four sawmills, 

four veneer mills, one lumber 

drying concentration yard and 

one cut-to-size plywood mill. According 

to a company spokesperson, 

The company stands 

as a pillar in the wood products 

industry. Greg Besse will continue 

in his role as CEO of the 

Besse Forest Products Group, 

overseeing the entire operation 

and ensuring the success of the 

organization. 

HFOC is a multi-vertical family-owned 

company consisting 

of over 100 national brands, 

employs 9,000 global employees 

with businesses located in 

30 countries and 250 locations 

around the world. HFOC’s verticals 

include aviation, agriculture, 

financial services, hospitality, 

business and professional services, 

industrial, manufacturing, 

marine, media and marketing, 

real estate and transportation. 


www.hfcompanies.com or 

www.bessegroup.com. 

Dennis Easter 

Wellborn Introduces New 

CEO And Releases New 

Products 

Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., 

a leading family-owned 

American made cabinetry 

manufacturer, headquartered 

in Ashland, AL, announced 

Dennis Easter as 

the company’s new CEO 

and the launch of four new 

comprehensive economic analysis and strategic 

business planning, further enriching his leadership 

repertoire. 

The four new doors that were recently launched 

will be available in multiple species and MDF, with 

Everett and Langley doors available in Cherry, Maple 

and Oak, the Breckenridge door available in 

Maple and Oak and the Ridgebrook door available 

in Cherry. The doors will be added to the Premier 

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door styles and three new finishes 

to the already broad offering. 

Paul Wellborn, chairman of the 

board and president of Wellborn 

Cabinet, announced that the 

board of directors has appointed 

Dennis Easter to chief executive 

officer. 

According to a company 

spokesperson, the board believed 

that as a seasoned executive 

with over two decades 

of leadership experience across 

diverse industries, Easter is the 

ideal CEO to lead Wellborn’s 

next phase of growth and success. 

Previously, Easter held pivotal 

roles including vice president of 

Global Commercial Operations 

at Koch Engineered Solutions 

and vice president and general 

manager at Georgia-Pacific 

Chemicals. His tenure at these 

organizations was characterized, 

by a company spokesperson, 

by strategic planning, business 

growth, fostering high-performing 

teams and achieving substantial 

growth in profitability. 

Before his roles in the manufacturing 

sector, Easter made 

significant contributions to renowned 

companies such as 

The Coca-Cola Company and 

Procter & Gamble. At The Coca-Cola 

Company, he spearheaded 

end-to-end sales and 

marketing initiatives, earning 

recognition for outstanding execution. 

During his time at Procter 

& Gamble, Easter honed his financial 

expertise, specializing in 





product line while Breckenridge and Ridgebrook 

will also be available in the Aspire product line. 

These transitional doors offer an update to the traditional 

shaker look with clean lines and a more 

refined aesthetic. 

Two of the finishes offer new options in a wood 

stain. According to a company spokesperson, 

Boardwalk is a breath of fresh air that allows the 

unique wood grain to remain center stage and provides 

a look similar to White Oak at a much more 

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Fiscal Year 2024 Spending 

Package Promotes Carbon 

Stored In Wood Products 

and other wood products. 


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Wood-Mizer Introduces The 

MP280 4-Sided Planer/Moulder 

Capturing the growing interest 

of the professional woodworker 

movement, Wood-Mizer, located 

in Indianapolis, IN, introduced the 

versatile MP280 4-Sided planer/moulder. 

The MP280 planer/ 

moulder joins the established 

Wood-Mizer range of woodworking 

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The MP280 is a versatile and 

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MP280 includes one horizontal top cutter, one horizontal bottom 

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In a victory for the Hardwood 

Federation and its partners in 

the Wood Products Coalition, 

Congress finally passed the Fiscal 

Year 2024 spending package 

on March 8, narrowly averting a 

government shutdown, that includes 

instructions for the Forest 

Products Laboratory (FPL) 

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in wood products. Specifically, 

the new law states that the 

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research on the amount of 

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NAR: Existing-Home Sales 

Vaulted, Largest Monthly 

Increase In A Year 

According to the latest data 

available, existing-home sales 

surged 9.5 percent in February 

to a seasonally adjusted annual 

rate of 4.38 million, the largest 

monthly increase since February 

2023. Sales declined 3.3 

percent from the previous year. 

The median existing-home 

sales price elevated 5.7 percent 

from February 2023 to $384,500 

– the eighth consecutive month 

of year-over-year price gains. 

The inventory of unsold existing 

homes increased 5.9 percent 

from one month ago to 1.07 

million at the end of February, 

or the equivalent of 2.9 months’ 

supply at the current monthly 

sales pace. 

Existing-home sales climbed 

in February, according to the 

National Association of RE- 

ALTORS® (NAR). Among the 

four major U.S. regions, sales 

jumped in the West, South and 

Midwest, and were unchanged 

in the Northeast. Year-over-year, 

sales declined in all regions. 

Total existing-home sales– 

completed transactions that include single-family 

homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops – 

bounced 9.5 percent from January to a seasonally 

adjusted annual rate of 4.38 million in February. 

Year-over-year, sales slid 3.3 percent (down from 

4.53 million in February 2023). 

Total housing inventory registered at the end of 

February was 1.07 million units, up 5.9 percent 

from January and 10.3 percent from one year ago 

(970,000). 

Single-family home sales grew to a seasonally 

adjusted annual rate of 3.97 million 

in February, up 10.3 percent 

from 3.6 million in January but 

down 2.7 percent from the previous 

year. The median existing 

single-family home price was 

$388,700 in February, up 5.6 

percent from February 2023. 

At 480,000 units, existing-home 

sales in the Northeast 

were identical to January but 

down 7.7 percent from February 

2023. It’s the fourth consecutive 

month that home sales in the 

Northeast registered 480,000 

units. The median price in the 

Northeast was $420,600, up 

11.5 percent from one year ago. 

In the Midwest, existing-home 

sales propelled 8.4 percent from 

one month ago to an annual rate 

of 1.03 million in February, down 

3.7 percent from the previous 

year. The median price in the 

Midwest was $277,600, up 6.8 

percent from February 2023. 

Existing-home sales in the 

South leapt 9.8 percent from 

January to an annual rate of 

2.02 million in February, down 

2.9 percent from one year earlier. 

The median price in the 

South was $354,200, up 4.1 percent 

from last year. 

In the West, existing-home 

sales skyrocketed 16.4 percent 

from a month ago to an annual 

rate of 850,000 in February, a 

decline of 1.2 percent from the 

prior year. The median price in 

the West was $593,000, up 9.1 

percent from February 2023. n 

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For 30 years, Thompson 

Appalachian Hardwoods, Inc. 

has manufactured and exported 

the highest-quality Appalachian 

hardwood lumber and logs. 

We have a firm commitment 

to steward our forests as well 

as our customers, employees, 

and families—and it is in this 

commitment that we are 

deeply rooted. 

Rooted In Commitment 

Sales 

Todd Nelson 

todd@thompsonappalachian.com 

Chip Underwood 

chip@thompsonappalachian.com 

Juan Quintanilla 

juan@thompsonappalachian.com 

100 Harless Drive 

Huntland, Tennessee 37345 USA 

Office 931 469 7272 

thompsonappalachian.com 

WHO’S WHO 

IN HARDWOOD PURCHASING 

Dave Vetsch is co-owner of Vetsch 

Hardwoods in Rochester, MN. 

The company, a distribution yard, 

distributes lumber, plywood and 

mouldings to southeastern Minnesota. 

Vetsch Hardwoods buys about 

500,000 board feet of lumber per 

year. The company carries Red 

Dave Vetsch 

Oak, Birch, Poplar, Hard and Soft 

Maple, Walnut (Select and Better) and other domestic 

species in mostly 4/4 thickness. Products and services include 

mouldings, custom surfacing and ripping of lumber. 

Vetsch says he has worked for Vetsch Hardwoods “all 

my life. Dad started the business with pallet lumber, then 

changed to high-grade lumber in about 1990. Gradually, 

we added more inventory and equipment, including a 

moulder and a line of Murphy plywood.” 

Vetsch’s first job in the forest products industry was 

cutting pallet lumber with his dad. Vetsch graduated from 

high school and attended college. He co-owns Vetsch 

Hardwoods with his brother, Peter Vetsch. In his free 

time, he enjoys camping and biking. Vetsch and his wife 

of 30 years, Jodi, have five sons and five daughters. 

For more information, go to 

www.vetschhardwoods.com. 

Mark Francis is the vice president 

of Cedar Creek Hardwoods in 

Fredericktown, MO. He is actively 

involved in purchasing, sales and 

production among other duties. 

Cedar Creek Hardwoods is a 

manufacturer of S4S, laminated 

solid wood products, flooring, 

stairs, handrails, mouldings, various 

components and also is a dis- 

Mark Francis 

tribution yard. The company purchases 

approximately one million board feet annually in 

Alder, Ash, Cherry, Hard and Soft Maple, Hickory, Poplar, 

Red and White Oak, Walnut, Yellow Birch and Sapele, as 

well as some softwoods (Eastern red cedar, Douglas fir, 

radiata pine and yellow pine). Most species are purchased 

in FAS and Select and Better, some in No. 1 Common and 

A BRIEF SKETCH OF THE LEADING 

PURCHASING EXECUTIVES IN 

THE HARDWOOD INDUSTRY 

No. 2 Common, in 4/4, 5/4, 6/4 and 8/4. Cedar Creek 

offers value-added products and services, such as S2S/ 

S3S, SLR/RTW, custom moulding, precision cut to length 

and belt/profile sanding. 

Francis attended Fredericktown High School and has 

been with Cedar Creek Hardwoods for 19 years. He became 

a partner in the business 11 years ago. His previous 

experience of specializing in finish carpentry for 

many years has been invaluable to the company. 

Cedar Creek Hardwoods is a member of the Missouri 

Forest Products Association (MFPA) and the Associated 

Industries of Missouri (AIM). 

Francis has been married to his wife, Jennifer, for 18 

years. In his spare time, he likes hunting, fishing, golf and 

woodworking. 


www.cedarcreekhardwoods.com. 

Noel C. Uzick Sr. is co-owner/ 

operator of Cabinet Door Shop, 

a custom manufacturer based in 

Hot Springs, AR. 

Cabinet Door Shop buys about 

400,000 board feet of lumber 

annually. Species include Red 

and White Oak (Select & Better), 

Hard Maple (Select & Better, WH 

Noel C. Uzick Sr. and Paint), Soft Maple (Select 

& Better, WH), Birch (Select & 

Better), Walnut (FAS), Cherry (Select & Better), white 

and knotty pine in 4/4 thickness, and clear Cypress (No. 

2). All material has a 6 to 8 percent moisture content and 

is surfaced to 15/16 thickness. 

The company offers custom cabinet doors, wainscot, 

archways, mullion doors, one-piece routed doors and 

solid Maple dovetail drawers, along with door and drawer 

hardware. 

Uzick has worked at Cabinet Door Shop for 37 years 

and has been in his present position for about 23 years. 

As co-owner/operator, he manages the production/management 

team; purchases lumber, machinery, tooling; 

oversees new designs, maintenance and mechanical 

issues. Uzick, who is a high school graduate, started in 


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EXPERIENCE QUALITY DEPENDABILITY 

975 Conrad Hill Mine Rd. ~ Lexington, NC 27292 

Phone 336-746-5419 ~ Fax 336-746-6177 

www.kepleyfrank.us 

Facilities: 

3 Sawmills Processing 50 Million' • 750,000' Dry Kiln 

Capacity • 600,000' Fan Shed Capacity 

2 382 Newman Planer Mills • 50 Bay Bin Sorter 

Products Available: 

4/4-8/4 Appalachian Lumber • 6/4-8/4 Ship Dry Capacity 

Crossties (100,000 BF per week) • Timbers up to 18' 

1,000,000+ Average KD Inventory • 12,000,000+ 

Average AD Inventory 

Species: 

White Oak • Red Oak • Poplar • Ash • Hickory 

Elm • Beech • Gum • Hackberry • Pecan 

Jimmy Kepley, owner, and Bart 

Jenkins, lumber sales 

The firm manufactures 4/4 through 8/4 thicknesses. 

Sales: 

Bart Jenkins 

bjenkins@kepleyfrank.us 

Jimmy Kepley 

jkepley@kepleyfrank.us 

WHO’S WHO Continued 

the forest products industry 41 years ago as a construction 

worker building custom homes. 

He and his wife of 34 years, Robin, have two sons, 

and one daughter-in-law and one grandson. In his spare 

time, Uzick enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, 

boating, working and driving his hot rods and motorcycles, 

and tinkering in his garage. n 

Learn more at www.cabinetdoorshop.com. 

HMA CONFERENCE Continued from page 26 

At HMA’s 2024 National Conference, the Board of Directors 

elected the following officers. Congratulations to 

President Matthew Netterville, Fred Netterville Lumber 

Company, Woodville, MS; Vice President Brian Schilling, 

Pike Lumber Company, Akron, IN; and Executive Vice 

President Ian Faight, HMA, Warrendale, PA. 

The HMA Board of Directors also elected members 

to the Executive Committee. In addition to the officers, 

they are: Scott Cummings, Cummings Lumber Company 

Inc., Troy, PA; Tripp Josey, Josey Lumber Company Inc., 

Scotland Neck, NC; Wayne Law, New River Hardwoods, 

Beckley, WV; Geoff Henderson, Anderson-Tully Company, 

Vicksburg, MS; and Jason Dallas, Stella-Jones Corporation, 

Pittsburgh, PA. Tommy Petzoldt, East Perry 

Lumber Company, Frohna, MO, will serve on the Executive 

Committee as the immediate past president. 

During the Conference’s Business Meeting, HMA members 

elected Directors: Nancy Tuck, Gates Milling Inc., 

Gatesville, NC; Thomas Battle, Battle Lumber Company 

Inc., Wadley, GA; Scott Ferland, Maine Woods Company 

LLC, Portage Lake, ME; Steve James, Frank Miller 

Lumber Company Inc., Union City, IN; Kirby Kendrick, 

Kendrick Forrest Products, Edgewood, IA; and Jeff Lisk, 

Wagner Millwork LLC, Owego, NY. n 

Learn more about the Hardwood 

Manufacturers Association by visiting 

www.hmamembers.org. 

AHEC REPORT Continued from page 16 

sessments were commissioned by AHEC from Dovetail 

Partners in November 2023 and are due for completion 

by June this year. They are being undertaken according 

to the “Framework for Jurisdictional Risk Assessment of 

Legal Compliance of Hardwood Production in the USA” 

developed by AHEC’s Sustainable Hardwood Coalition 

(SHC) initiative. This functions as a standard for consistent 

evaluation of the risk of sourcing illegally harvested 

Hardwood within each state jurisdiction and covers all 

aspects of legal harvesting and trade required of EUDR. 

For the assessment, Dovetail Partners has put together 

a team of experienced forestry and natural resource 

professionals with extensive experience in applied forest 

management, sustainability assurance and risk assessment. 

The risk assessment process involves review of 

publicly available information as well as interviews with 

knowledgeable experts and stakeholders, including staff 

at state agencies, university extension, industry/landowner 

associations, NGOs, and other groups. Each completed 

assessment is subject to additional scrutiny by an 

independent expert before publication as an SHC-endorsed 

risk assessment. 

Impact of EUDR for European wood supply is becoming 

evident. There is further evidence of the concerns the European 

wood sector has in terms of the potential impact of 

the EUDR on their trade in the form of a letter written from 

the German wood sector to the EC. It raises the question 

that the emerging impact of European wood production 

and supply could unfairly harm legitimate supplies that 

are recognized deforestation-free and already comply 

with the European Union Timber Regulation (EUTR). The 

impacts could be particularly onerous on forests where 

there are large numbers of private landowners such as 

in Germany and France while being easier for countries 

with large state-owned forest land such as Poland and 

Croatia. We already know from observing the roll- out 

of the EUTR, a much simpler process, that implementation 

and enforcement varied significantly across member 

states. So, it is feared that EUDR could further amplify 

these different approaches and clearly this is a concern 

to German wood industries, who anticipate an immediate 

and robust response from their appointed regulators. 

Responding to current geolocation requests, AHEC 

is aware that U.S. Hardwood exporters are already receiving 

requests for geolocation data not just from EU 

Hardwood importers but also importers outside the EU 

selling product into the single market. These requests are 

partly driven by ignorance of the timing and requirements 

of the law and partly by genuine concern that it is material 

being processed this year that they will be placing on the 

market next year after the law comes into force. At this 

point in time without a data system in place to provide and 

analyze geolocations to show they are deforestation free, 

most exporters will be unable to comply. This does not 

mean that when the law comes into place the industry will 

be at a disadvantage. Why? Because the data system 

that AHEC is commissioning will be able to provide geolocation 

data for deforestation and degradation free plots of 

land from which the material in any given container could 

have come from (now understood to be an approach the 

EC will accept). The analysis of satellite data being com- 


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Our company offers: 

• 10,000,000 BF of annual production from 

our 6’ band headrig and 6’ band resaw. 

• Red and White Oak, Soft Maple, Ash, 

Poplar and Cypress in 4/4 through 8/4 

thickness. 

• rough, surfaced, air-dried and kiln-dried 

lumber in random widths and lengths. 

• export prepping, container loading of logs and lumber, 

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6/21/19 10:13 AM

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Harold White Lumber, Inc. is the supplier 

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Founded in 1968 by Harold White, we offer: 

• Bandsawn lumber 

• Excellent color and texture 

• 500,000 b.f. kiln capacity 

• Planing mill facility 

• On-site container loading 

• Dimension plant specializing in paneling, flooring, 

casing, doors and finger-joints 

For lumber and prompt worldwide shipping, 

contact Ray White: rwhite@haroldwhitelumber.com 

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6/6/16 2:40 PM 

AHEC REPORT Continued 

missioned by AHEC will identify all harvest geolocations 

across the U.S. Hardwood producing region, and their 

period of harvest since 31st December 2020, the cut-off 

date for EUDR. We’re confident that it will confirm that 

there is a negligible risk of deforestation or degradation in 

line with the EUDR definitions, and that all harvest geolocations 

supplied through the platform will be deforestation-free. 

The procedures for compiling the most relevant 

geolocation data for individual consignments delivered 

from 31st December 2024 when enforcement of EUDR is 

scheduled to begin, have yet to be worked out. However, 

this will be a priority when developing the chain of custody 

standard and procedures, a process that will start in 

February this year. 

It is important to communicate that AHEC is working 

with the U.S. Hardwood industry to develop a system that 

will facilitate EUDR compliance. We advise that exporters 

reassure concerned buyers that a system is being 

developed that will potentially enable all containers of 

U.S. Hardwood arriving in the EU from 31st December 

2024 to be accompanied by the documentation required 

to demonstrate legal and deforestation-free origin, including 

geolocation data. While we are extremely optimistic 

a workable solution can be developed in the time 

frame there are still many hurdles to overcome and much 

to learn as the system evolves. Establishing a funding 

stream and obtaining support in principle from the European 

Commission will be essential elements to ensure 

we can succeed. We will continue to provide regular updates 

and advise immediately if the situation changes. n 

WCMA INSIGHTS Continued from page 18 

Woodex Bearing Company, Inc. – Georgetown, ME 

Since 1905, Woodex has produced a bearing material 

from Rock Maple, impregnated with petrolatum wax. 

This highly-durable material is used extensively in wet 

and dry screw and roll conveying machinery, frequently 

in agricultural service. When the inevitable sand or grit 

invades the journal interface, a wood bearing compresses, 

absorbing the pollutant into its surface, and covering 

it with a film of oil. The substance which typically 

destroys shafts becomes a benign part of the bearing! 

The wood releases lubricant when the shaft begins to 

spin and the journal interface heats; when the shaft stops 

and the journal cools, the natural capillary action of the 

wood retrieves the lubricant. Woodex bearings are thus 

permanently lubricated. Woodex manufactures direct replacement 

parts for Arguto® and Pobco® oil-impregnated 

wood bearings. 

MECO Seals – Georgetown, ME 

For many of the world’s leading battery, electric vehicle, 

plastics, and food manufacturers, MECO full-contact, 

soft-face mechanical shaft seals play an integral role in 

the safe, efficient production of countless products. 

Because each client faces unique manufacturing 

needs, they work as custom solutions partners—designing, 

engineering, and fabricating split and unsplit 

shaft seals for rotating process machinery used in highly 

specialized applications. Whether your process calls for 

mixer seals, dryer seals, conveyor seals, extruder seals, 

blender seals, paper pulper seals or seals that satisfy 

European ATEX standards for explosive environments, 

their engineers employ cutting-edge design and application-appropriate 

materials to arrive at the ideal custom 

seal solution for your needs. 

Registration for the event is open and those interested 

can register by visiting our website, www.wcma.com. n 

NHLA: Why Knot ... Continued from page 20 

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you ask, but you will be surprised at what we are willing 

to do for those who ask. 

The NHLA is making the changes it needs to stay relevant. 

You should, too. The changes we are making will 

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However, our services can help you make the changes 

your business needs to grow and stabilize in this challenging 

time. Trust me—I have done it, and trust me, we 

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Believe me when I say that in 10 years, you will no longer 

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heavy timbers, ties, pallet boards, and byproducts. You 

can start to maximize your value today. I get it. Not everyone 

will pay for it, but soon those who have the manual 

labor will be providing value added services for those 

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CLASSIFIED 

PROFIT OPPORTUNITIES 

FOR SALE 

To: Anyone involved in the sawmill controls industry 

FOR SALE 

Dry Kiln Concentration Yard with 470,000 bdft Kiln Capacity 

and 400,00 bdft Predryer Capacity 

LOT – Western Pennsylvania 

26.47 – acre industrial site 

26.31 – acre wooded lot 

70,000 sqft asphalt lot 

100 x 80 vehicle lot 

Enough sq footage to openly store 2,000,000 bdft lumber. 

BUILDINGS: 

80 x 212 Steel storage building concrete floor (blue lumber storage) 

65 x 140 Wood frame equipment building concrete floor (green chain) 

60 x 130 Wood frame equipment building (stacker) 

60 x 80 Steel building high storage (sawdust) 

60 x 60 Wood frame equipment building (grading shed) 

130 x 80 Coe steel building (predryer) 

5 – 50,000 ft SII Kiln Building 

2 – 40,000 ft Irvington Moore Kilns 

2 – 80,000 ft Nardi Kilns 

25 x 160 Garage w/small office and wash area. Parts storage rooms. 

Block and wood structure. 

25 x 160 Open face wood storage shed, gravel floor. 

25 x 160 Open face steel storage shed with a 50 x 60 high overhang roof, 

gravel floor. 

104,000 sqft Asphalt lot 

OFFICE – Roughly 2,000 sqft working space. 

11 Individual offices 

2 large clerical offices 

1 large conference room 

Small kitchen 

2 Restrooms 

Reply to: nhm@millerwoodtradepub.com, put CMP #3578 in subject line. 

SALESMAN WANTED 

We’re looking to add a salesman 

to our team to grow our U.S. sales, 

and our Ontario, Canada westward 

sales. 

Knowledge of the Hardwood industry, 

logistics and supply chain 

process are important. Strong sales 

qualities and solutions oriented. 

Full-time and exclusive to our service. 

Location is not an issue – work 

remote from U.S. or in Ontario, Canada. 

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Put CMP #3579 in subject line. 

ALL CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE 

PAID IN ADVANCE 

$45.00 PER INCH 

Blind Box Number Fee:$10.00 

DEADLINE: 

30 Days Preceding 

Publication Month 

Classified advertising will not be 

accepted for Hardwood products such 

as lumber, dimension, turnings, veneer, 

carvings, new dry kilns or dry kiln 

equipment, etc. 

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●USNR 4TA30 Top Arbor Three Shifting 

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●Infeed Landing Deck 

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●Queuing Hooks (2) after Scanner 

●Edger Infeed Model 600 Maximizer 

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●USNR 4TA30 Edger with 200 HP Arbor 

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●Outfeed Belt with Shifting Edging Shears 

●Specs – Hardwood 1” to 4” Thick x 4” to 24” 

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●Saw Kerf .160” x Saw Plate .120” 

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●Water Mizer Oil Mist Guide System 

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Email: jarobbins@rlco.com 

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1. Offices 

2. 10,000-gal. On-Spec Waste Oil Tank 

3. 275-gal. Diesel Fuel Tank 

4. End Cut Pile 

5. Lumber Storage 

6. Trim Line (Remanufacturing) 

7. Kiln 

8. End Coating Shed 

9. Propane Storage 

10. Kiln Dried/Sticker Storage 

11. Equipment Storage 

26 total acres 

6 acre fully blacktopped concentration yard 

2 mill/green chains 

- Each mill has space for 20+ lumber carts 

2 double end trimmers 

1 automatic stacker 

5 50,000’ dry kilns 

- 3 American Wood Dryers 

- 2 Bold Designs 

2 Walnut steamers 

- 1 is 15,000’ capacity 

- 1 is 50,000” capacity 

2 T-Sheds with 500,000’ of stickered lumber storage 

Storm Water Flow 

12. Storage Shed - 120’ x 45’ 






18. Green Chain/Mill - 160’ x 65’ 

19. Green Chain/Mill - 160’ x 60’ 

20. Office - 40’ x 25’ 

21. Office - 40’ x 30’ 

Storm Sewer System (Eventually discharging 

to unamed tributary to Brokenstraw 

Drainage Ditch 

Spill Kit 

2595 Old Pittsfield Road, Pittsfield, PA 16340 

9 sheds with 1,100,000’ of dry storage 

2 boilers 

- 1 Hurst, 115 HP 

- 1 Superior, Multi Fuel, 150 HP 

5 lift trucks 

- 1 Taylor 

- 1 Cat, IT28 

- 1 Cat 

- 1 Toyota, propane 

- 1 Hangcha 

1 paint and wax station 

2 office buildings 

Many stickers, pile bottoms, bunks, carts etc. 

The dimensions of the buildings on property are: 

1. T-Shed - 120’ x 50’ 

2. T-Shed - 120’ x 40’ 

3. Paint Shed - 10’ x 20’ 


5. Dry Kiln - 38’ x 30’ 

6. Dry Kiln - 38’ x 30’ 

7. Dry Kiln - 38’ x 30’ 

8. Dry Kiln - 35’ x 30’ 

9. Dry Kiln - 35’ x 30’ 

10. Walnut Steamer - 30’ x 10’ 

11. Walnut Steamer - 35’ x 25’ 

CONTACT: Brandon Ferman • Meridien Hardwoods of PA • 814-563-4614 • meridienpa@hotmail.com 




ADVERTISERS 

INDEX 

Abenaki Timber Corporation..................45 

AGL Group, The.......................................... 

AHC Hardwood Group............................61 

Air Systems Mfg. of Lenoir, Inc.................. 

Anderson, Roy, Lumber Company, Inc...65 

Atlanta Hardwood Corporation..............61 

Automation & Electronics USA..............13 

Bailey’s Inc.............................................51 

Baillie Lumber Co....................................... 

Beard Hardwoods....................................... 

BID Group.............................................. IFC 

Bingaman & Son Lumber, Inc...................6 

BioLube, Inc................................................ 

Breeze Dried Inc.....................................48 

Brunner-Hildebrand Lumber Dry Kiln Co... 

Cardin Forest Products LLC....................... 

Cardinal Equipment................................42 

Church, Bryant, Hardwoods, Inc............58 

Clark Lumber Co......................................... 

Classic American Hardwoods, Inc............. 

Cleereman Controls................................21 

Cleereman Industries.............................21 

Cole Hardwood, Inc.................................... 

Collins......................................................... 

Continental Underwriters, Inc.................8 

Cooper Machine Co., Inc............................ 

Corley Manufacturing Co......................IBC 

Cramer, W.M., Lumber Co.......................50 

Cummings Lumber Co., Inc......................3 

Deer Park Lumber, Inc................................ 

Devereaux Sawmill, Inc..........................69 

DMSi Software..........................................7 

Eagle Machinery & Supply, Inc.................. 

EXPO Richmond.......................................... 

EZLOG Company, Inc.................................. 

Farm Credit Mid-America........................... 

Fitzpatrick & Weller Inc.............................. 

Forcey Lumber Company, Inc..................... 

Frank Miller Lumber Co., Inc...................... 

GF Hardwoods, Inc.................................66 

Graf Bros. Flooring & Lumber.................... 

Granite Valley Forest Products................1 

GTL Lumber Inc.......................................... 

Hardwood Forestry Fund............................ 

Hardwood Manufacturers Assoc .............. 

Hartzell Hardwoods, Inc.........................47 

Hermitage Hardwood Lumber Sales, Inc.. 

.............................................................. 12 

HHP, Inc....................................................... 

Hurdle Machine Works Inc.....................19 

Hurst Boiler & Welding Co., Inc................. 

Industrial Vision Systems, Inc................... 

Irving, J.D., Limited.................................... 

ISK Biocides, Inc....................................64 

JoCo Lumber, Inc....................................71 

JoeScan, Inc...........................................44 

Jones, Ron, Hardwood Sales, Inc.............. 

Josey Lumber Co., Inc............................71 

Kentucky Forest Industries Assoc............. 

Kendrick Forest Products.......................... 

Kepley-Frank Hardwood Co., Inc...........70 

King City Forwarding USA, Inc...............17 

King City/Northway Forwarding Ltd.......17 

Kop-Coat Protection Products................... 

Kretz Lumber Co., Inc...............................9 

Lawrence Lumber Company Inc................ 

Lewis Controls, Inc...............................IBC 

Lewis, Dwight, Lumber Co., Inc................. 

Lewis Lumber & Milling.............................. 

Limbo......................................................50 

Lumber Resources Inc............................... 

Lussier, Simon, Ltd.................................10 

MacBeath Hardwood Company..............71 

Maine Woods Company..........................60 

Mars Hill, Inc............................................... 

Matson Lumber Company........................... 

Maxwell Hardwood Flooring...................... 

McDonough Manufacturing Company....67 

Mellott Manufacturing Co., Inc................... 

Merrick Hardwoods.................................... 

Messersmith Manufacturing, Inc............... 

MiCROTEC................................................... 

Middle Tennessee Lumber Co., Inc........49 

Midwest Hardwood Company.................... 

MO PAC Lumber Company......................54 

Montreal Wood Convention........................ 

Mueller Bros. Timber, Inc........................... 

Neff Lumber Mills, Inc................................ 

New River Hardwoods, Inc......................... 

Nicholson Manufacturing Ltd.................46 

Note: Advertisers with no page number carry an alternating Ad schedule. 

North American Forest Foundation........72 

Northern Hardwoods.................................. 

Nyle Dry Kilns...........................................5 

Oakcrest Lumber, Inc................................. 

OHC | Overseas Hardwoods Company....... 

O’Shea Lumber Co...................................... 

Patrick Lumber Company.......................63 

Paw Taw John Services, Inc...................... 

Pennsylvania Hardwoods Co...................... 

Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual 

Insurance Company................................59 

Peterson, Keith D., & Co., Inc................73 

Piche, Inc................................................11 

Pike Lumber Co., Inc.................................. 

Prime Lumber Company............................. 

Primewood.................................................. 

Quality Hardwoods Ltd............................... 

Quebec Wood Export Bureau..................... 

Railway Tie Association.........................73 

RAM Forest Products, Inc......................56 

Real American Hardwood Coalition.......15 

Robinson Lumber Company........................ 

Rosenberry, Carl, & Sons Lumber, Inc...52 

Sawmill MD................................................. 

SII Dry Kilns................................................ 

Sirianni Hardwoods, Inc.........................43 

Snowbelt Hardwoods, Inc......................57 

Southern Forest Products Assoc............... 

Stiles, A.W., Contractors, Inc..................... 

Stoltzfus Forest Products, LLC.................. 

Taylor Machine Works, Inc......................... 

Thompson Appalachian Hardwoods, Inc .68 

Tigerton Lumber Co................................53 

TMX Shipping Co., Inc............................55 

TS Manufacturing.................................. BC 

U-C Coatings, LLC.................................. FC 

USNR.......................................................62 

Western Hardwood Association................. 

Wheeland Lumber Co., Inc......................... 

White, Harold, Lumber, Inc.....................72 

Williams, R.J., Inc....................................... 

Wolverine Hardwoods, Inc.........................

National Hardwood Magazine - May 2024

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