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What’s the Market for Southern Pine, Softwoods in Thailand?

With the loss of tens of millions of dollars in export sales to China, the U.S. wood industry is looking for alternative markets. That’s why Eric Gee, executive director of

November 20, 2023 No Comments

What’s the Story With Q3 2023 Southern Pine Exports?

Q3 Southern Pine exports (treated and untreated lumber) are running 5% higher in 2023 over 2022, according to September data from the USDA’s Foreign Agriculture Services’ Global Agricultural Trade System. Southern

November 15, 2023 No Comments

Westervelt 2024 Promotions Include 2 New Officers, 4 EVPs

The Westervelt Company has announced two new officer roles and four promotions for other officers. Travis Hemmen has been promoted from director to executive vice president and general manager, Westervelt

November 15, 2023 No Comments

New Member Alert: Westcoast Cylinders

The Southern Forest Products Association is proud to welcome Westcoast Cylinders Inc. as an associate member! Westcoast Cylinders Inc. stands as an industry leader known for its precision manufacturing of pneumatic,

November 7, 2023 No Comments

Tecno Mueble 2023 Emphasizes Southern Pine for Pallets, Furniture

American Softwoods (AMSO) and U.S. industry representatives, including four Southern Forest Products Association members, traveled to Guadalajara, Mexico, from August 16-19 for Tecno Mueble 2023, conduct an educational seminar, inaugurate

October 21, 2023 No Comments

BID Group, BE&E Form Supply, Outsourcing Partnership

BID Group and Biomass Engineering & Equipment (“BE&”) have announced a strategic supply and outsourcing partnership. As part of this partnership, BE&E will acquire the Vibrapro brand and manufacturing operations

October 20, 2023 No Comments

Expo Construcción 2023 Sheds Light on Southern Pine in Colombia

Expo Construcción 2023 attendees may have indicated a preference for steel because of the perceived complexity of constructing wood-frame structures. However, there was a notable interest in sustainable housing, which allowed

October 20, 2023 No Comments

2023 International Softwood Conference Quick Takes

To say there’s a lot going on in the international softwood community is an understatement. That’s what Southern Forest Products Association Director of Administration Alania Hanson found out at the

October 19, 2023 No Comments

What’s the Story With August 2023 Southern Pine Exports?

August 2023 Southern Pine lumber exports (treated and untreated) were down 14.3% in August over July and about 13% lower compared to the same month in 2022. Total softwood imports,

October 12, 2023 No Comments

What’s the Story With July 2023 Southern Pine Exports?

July 2023 Southern Pine exports (treated and untreated) were up 24% over June but down 6% over the same month in 2022. Total softwood imports, meanwhile, were down 4.4% over the month and down 11.8% over the year. Exports year to date

September 6, 2023 No Comments

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