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Who Knew? Some ‘Softwoods’ Actually Are Harder Than ‘Hardwoods’
One of the biggest myths in the lumber world is that softwoods are “softer” or weaker than hardwoods. Sounds logical, right? Not quite. The truth
New Member Alert: Rawlings Manufacturing
The Southern Forest Products Association is proud to welcome Rawlings Manufacturing as an associate member. As a proven leader in size reduction equipment, Rawlings Manufacturing
Why is a 2×4 not actually a 2×4?
If you’ve ever picked up a “2×4” and thought, Wait a second… this doesn’t measure 2 inches by 4 inches! — you’re not alone. It’s
DO2 Names Mathieu Laflamme Sales Director
Dolbeau Oxygene, better known as DO2, a leader in the design and manufacturing of equipment for the forestry industry, has appointed Mathieu Laflamme as sales
How To: Install Sawmill Thermal Cameras Without Overspending
Thermal video monitoring used to sound like something only the biggest facilities could afford. Complex installations, costly rebuilds, and redundant hardware scared smaller and mid-sized
Operating a Safer Sawmill: Lessons from the 2025 SFPA Safety Summit
In a sawmill, danger is always close by. From sharp spinning saws to heavy rolling logs to forklifts zipping across the yard, the work demands
Pressure-Treated Wood Preservatives 101
Wood is one of the world’s most trusted building materials — natural, renewable, and beautiful. But in outdoor and high-moisture conditions, it needs a little
Bold Ideas, Bold Leaders: SFPA Women’s Leadership Summit Recap
Leadership in the forest products industry has long had a familiar look — one that leaned heavily male, traditional, and unchanging. But at the inaugural
New Member Alert: JADCO Manufacturing
The Southern Forest Products Association is proud to welcome JADCO Manufacturing as an associate member. Founded in 1980, JADCO Manufacturing, Inc. is a provider of
