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From the Executive Director: July 2025
Forest Products EXPO 2025 is Less Than 1 Month Away As of today, July 8, 2025, we are 29 days away from opening the doors

Interzum 2025 Generates Quality Leads Amid Uncertainty
Interzum is a must for U.S. softwood traders interested in doing business in Europe and beyond, which is why 10 American Softwoods (AMSO) representatives, including

What’s the Story With May 2025 Southern Pine Exports?
May 2025 Southern Pine lumber exports (treated and untreated) were down 18% over the same month in 2024 at 48.9 MMBF and down 14.8% over

Comact Partners with Lakeland Steel, Expands Presence in Australasia
Comact, a leader in OEM high-caliber wood processing equipment, has announced a new strategic partnership with Lakeland Steel, based in Rotorua, New Zealand. This partnership

How Thermal Monitoring Catches Wear, Tear
When a piece of equipment is wearing down, it rarely sends you a polite email to let you know. It gets hot. Friction builds. Bearings

KDS Windsor Launches Industrial Mechanical Group
KDS Windsor, a manufacturer of lumber drying systems, has launched its Industrial Mechanical Group, expanding its capabilities to meet the growing demand for field service,

5 Questions to Ask About Forklift Electrification
Lumber industry operations like sawmills and lumber yards have long relied on internal combustion engine (ICE) power for their forklift fleets. But with today’s electric

Comact Expands With New Facility in South Carolina
Comact is expanding its operations by leasing a 48,000-square-foot facility in Port 95 Business Park in St. George, South Carolina. This strategic move makes Comact

From the Executive Director: June 2025
As of June 10, 2025, we are 59 days away from opening the doors to the 38th Forest Products Machinery & Equipment EXPO in Nashville