Southern Pine Blog
Search Blog Post
Select Category

From the Executive Director: February 2026
Forest Products EXPO 2027: Get Ready for Savannah! I’m excited to finally share that the 39th Forest Products Machinery & Equipment EXPO is headed to

Opticom Releases Self-Cleaning Camera for Sawmills
Opticom Tech, a leader in industrial video monitoring solutions, announced the addition of a new product to its offerings: the OPT ToughEye-1700K self-cleaning camera, designed

2027 Forest Products EXPO Heading to Savannah
Forest Products Machinery & Equipment Exposition (EXPO), hosted by the Southern Forest Products Association, is headed to the Savannah Convention Center in Savannah, Georgia, from

What’s the Story With November 2025 Southern Pine Exports?
Southern Pine lumber exports (treated and untreated) were up 1% over 2024 year to date through November 2025 at 533 MMBF, according to November 2025

New Member Alert: LMI Technologies
The Southern Forest Products Association is proud to welcome LMI Technologies as an associate member. LMI Technologies is a global leader in industrial inspection, advancing

SFPA Approves 5th Dues Credit for Lumber Manufacturer Members
The Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA) Executive Committee has approved a $200,000 credit for its lumber manufacturing members, returning 65% of each member’s 2026 dues.

From the Executive Director: January 2026
Looking to the Future in 2026 As we move into 2026, I want to personally thank you for the essential role you play in the

2025 SFPA Value Report: Building Momentum for Southern Pine
When you look at the Southern Forest Products Association’s 2025 Value Report, one thing remains clear – the strength of the Southern Pine lumber industry

What’s the Story With October 2025 Southern Pine Exports?
Southern Pine lumber exports (treated and untreated) are almost equal to 2024 year to date through October 2025 at 488 MMBF, according to October 2025
