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Expo CAMACOL Seminar
In late August, American Softwoods representative Fernanda Vale presented a webinar at Expo CAMACOL. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, CAMACOL exhibitors (like American Softwoods) were given
Softwood Lumber Board Approves Proposed Assessment Rate Increase
In August, the SLB Board of Directors approved a $0.06/thousand board feet assessment increase, to $0.41/thousand. This increase will allow the SLB to continue to
New Member – LINCK Holzverarbeitungstechnik
SFPA is pleased to welcome a new Associate Member, LINCK Holzverarbeitungstechnik. With more than 180 years of sawmill machinery experience, LINCK develops customized lumber production
New Member: Madem-Moorecraft Reels USA
SFPA is proud to welcome a new Associate Member, Madem-Moorecraft Reels USA. Madem-Moorecraft Reels USA manufactures wooden cable reels in Tarboro, NC. With headquarters in
Virtual Training Seminars: A First for SFPA!
In late June, SFPA conducted a pair of successful virtual training seminars targeting lumber traders and construction professionals in the Dominican Republic and Jamaica. The
Taylor Machine Works Announces New Lift Trucks
Longtime SFPA member, Taylor Machine Works, has added a pair of new lift trucks to their robust line up of material handling equipment. The XH-650L
Trade Servicing and Seminars in Mexico are a Success!
American Softwoods conducted a series of trade services and seminars in Mexico in early March to educate importers, distributors, and design professionals regarding Southern Yellow
2019 Sawmill Safety Award Winners Announced!
Since 2002, the Southern Forest Products Association has recognized its members who have outstanding safety records as determined by the OSHA 300A form – calculating
Remembering Harold Maxwell
Harold Maxwell, Group VP Temple-Inland over Building Products, and former SFPA Chairman – 1988, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 17, 2020. Under Harold’s dedicated leadership,
