Robust Exhibit Sales for Expo 2019

Nearly 100 companies have contracted fully 80% of the available exhibit space for the 35th Forest Products Machinery & Equipment Exposition – Expo 2019 – to be held June 26-28, 2019 at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center. “Participation in Expo… Read More


SFPA Elects 2019 Officers

            The Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA) Board of Directors elected its 2019 slate of officers during its recent Annual Meeting in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.  They are Immediate Past Chairman Donna Whitaker of Interfor U.S., Peachtree City, Georgia; Chairman Donny… Read More


No Import Tariffs on U.S. Lumber

With much relief, U.S. lumber is not among the products facing increased import tariffs in the wake of escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and many of our trading partners. China, Mexico, Canada and the European Union are collectively raising… Read More


SFPA Announces 2017 Sawmill Safety Awards

Six Southern Pine sawmills – all members of the Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA) – are recent recipients of the 2017 Sawmill Safety Award. SFPA lumber manufacturer members are considered for the award based on information submitted regarding occupational injuries… Read More


Southern Forest Products Association Elects 2018 Slate of Officers

  The Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA) Board of Directors elected its 2018 slate of officers during its recent Annual Meeting in Bonita Springs, Florida.  They are Chairman Donna Whitaker of Interfor U.S., Peachtree City, Georgia; Vice Chairman Steven Mason… Read More


New Edition: Raised Wood Floor Foundation Guide

The Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA) has published an all-new, 2017 edition of its popular booklet “Raised Wood Floor Foundations – Design & Construction Guide”. This 16-page publication is aimed at homebuilders, architects, engineers and specifiers. It explains how to… Read More


Dates Announced for 2019 Forest Products Expo

The Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA) has announced that its 35th Forest Products Machinery & Equipment Exposition – Expo 2019 – will be held June 26-28, 2019 at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center. Sponsored and conducted by SFPA every two… Read More


SFPA Announces 2016 Sawmill Safety Awards

Seven Southern Pine sawmills – all members of the Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA) – are recent recipients of the 2016 Sawmill Safety Award. SFPA lumber manufacturer members are considered for the award based on information submitted regarding occupational injuries… Read More


Crowds Excited to Attend Forest Products Expo

Two years in the making, the Southern Forest Products Association’s (SFPA) 34th Forest Products Machinery & Equipment Exposition – Expo 2017 – opened June 14 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. For three days, June 14-16, 186 exhibitors showcased… Read More


Forest Products Expo Approaches Sellout

With only two exhibit spots remaining, Southern Forest Products Association’s (SFPA) 34th Forest Products Machinery & Equipment Exposition – Expo 2017 – is virtually a sellout. The three-day event will fill Building A, Exhibit Halls A2 & A3 of the… Read More