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.
This marks the third consecutive year SFPA has delivered a dues credit, reflecting the collective strength of our members and the continued resilience of the Southern Pine lumber industry.
This achievement highlights SFPA’s disciplined financial stewardship and its unwavering focus on delivering meaningful value to members who drive one of the most vital sectors of the forest products economy.
“This substantial credit reflects the strength of SFPA and the responsible management made possible by our engaged and committed membership,” said Tony Sheffield, chairman of SFPA’s board of directors and President and CFO of The Westervelt Company. “For only the fifth time in our 120-year history, we can return excess revenue directly to our lumber manufacturer members, an outcome that speaks volumes about the health and momentum of our association.”
By strategically leveraging its capital reserves, SFPA will return excess revenue through a dues credit applied to monthly reported Southern Pine lumber shipments, ensuring benefits flow directly back to members’ operations.
“As we look ahead to 2026, SFPA is building on a position of strength,” said Eric Gee, SFPA’s executive director. “We remain focused on advancing lumber promotion efforts into new domestic regions, expanding global market opportunities, and carrying forward the legacy and impact of the Forest Products Machinery and Equipment Exposition, all in support of a strong, competitive Southern Pine industry.”
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Check out SFPA’s current roster of lumber manufacturer members to discover which of your colleagues already are part of SFPA, learn more about our member benefits by clicking here, then start your membership today by emailing Eric Gee, SFPA’s executive director, at egee@sfpa.org.