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A message from the U.S. Lumber Coalition 6 billion dollars have been collected on Canadian softwood lumber imports at the border so far as a...

This man has been seen throughout the southeast making a scene to capture the attention of local law enforcement. This man considers himself to be a...

DelhiWood | Greater Noida, IndiaMarch 2-5, 2023 Dubai WoodShow | Dubai, UAEMarch 2-5, 2023 Interzum – Cologne | Cologne, GermanyMay 9-12,...

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With unparalleled expertise in forestry and wood products, we understand the risks of the business at every step - in logging, milling,...

From SLMA's employment law counsel at Wimberly Lawson: Friday, March 4th, 2022 at 12:00 PM On February 10, 2022, the U.S. Senate joined the House...

Terry Brown and the Lumber Quality Institute will again offer two lumber quality-related workshops in Atlanta for the sawmill industry in April...

Yesterday, the Waters Advocacy Coalition, of which SLMA is a member, submitted comments to the EPA regarding its proposed rule defining Waters of...

The Department of Agriculture has announced a "new Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities" opportunity to provide up to $1 billion for pilot...

Messersmith wood fired boiler systems include fuel storage and handling, combustor/boiler, particular removal, stacks, controls, commissioning or...

Yesterday, SLMA's employment law counsel at Wimberly, Lawson, Steckel, Schneider & Stine, P.C. submitted comments to OSHA on behalf of SLMA in...

Welcome new Sawmill Member: Chips, Inc. of Troy, VA. John Diehl is our contact.

From SLMA's Employment Counsel at Wimberly, Lawson, Steckel, Schneider & Stine, P.C.: In a 6-to-3 decision published January 13, 2022 the...

With full-service machine and fabrication ships full of qualified personnel, and a sales team that offers an array of parts and services for a...

From the Waters Advocacy Coalition: On December 7, 2021, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...

The House and Senate struck a deal to pass the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act last week without going through a formal Conference...

December 9, 2021 WASHINGTON, DC - The American Wood Council, National Alliance of Forest Owners, and Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association...

Pritchett-Moore is a privately-owned insurance agency based in Tuscaloosa, AL for over 80 years. For more information, visit www.pm-insurance.com.

After much debate, the House of Representatives passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (BIF) late last week, which is expected to be signed into...

On October 29, 2021, the updated legislative text for President Biden's Build Back Better Act was released. It is now in the House of...

President Biden and the Democratic majority in the House continue to negotiate a reconciliation package that would fund several Democratic social...

Last week, SLMA coordinated a tour of the SmartLam Cross Laminated Timber plant in Dothan, AL for Congressman Barry Moore (pictured right). The...

From The White House: For thousands of years, humans have relied on forests for food, fuel, shelter, and medicine among other important uses....

A new beginning to strengthen company culture and Capital Forest's commitment of top-notch service to stakeholders

From SLMA's Employment Law Counsel at Wimberly & Lawson: On September 20, 2021, OSHA announced new measures, and an enforcement initiative,...

A Continuing Resolution to fund the government through December 3rd was passed by Congress and signed by the President last week, avoiding a...

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Joe Manchin (D-WV), Ranking Member John Barasso (R-WY), Senator Angus King (I-ME), and...

On September 15, 2021, the House Ways and Means Committee approved a massive $3.5 trillion spending and tax package. The package included several...

Yesterday, the House voted along party lines to fund the government through December 3rd and lift the debt ceiling through the 2022 election, but...

SLMA and its industry partners worked to include a study in the FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) last year to have the Department of...

Under the recently enacted $3.5 trillion budget resolution, the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee are currently...

Last week, Congressman Barry Moore (R-AL) toured the Rex Lumber mill in Troy, AL. The Congressman had an opportunity to see how lumber mills operate...

Idaho Forest Group grows, harvests, manufactures and distributes this incredible, sustainable product called wood. Headquartered with solid family...

For over 40 years, Lincoln Lumber has served as a premium provider of lumber and forestry products to markets across the Midwest and Southern...

After much debate, the House of Representatives passed a budget resolution to move forward with the $3.5 trillion reconciliation package that...

Vicksburg Forest Products, LLC (VPF) is headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi with its sawmill operations located in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The...

The Association is currently accepting applicants for the 3rd Class of SLMA's Fundamentals of Leadership Certification. This program was developed...

The Senate passed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill and $3.5 trillion budget resolution before leaving for August recess. Notably, the Senate...

From SLMA's OSHA Counsel at Kilpatrick Townsend: On August 13, 2021, OSHA published guidance aligning with recent CDC recommendations encouraging...

Lampe & Malphrus Lumber Company offers a range of yellow pine lumber. The company provides a variety of boards and decking products. It...

Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, our family owned mill produced more than 70,000 tons of paperboard annually. Our products are used in a...

Due to increasingly strict protocols for visiting Congressional office buildings, SLMA has decided to POSTPONE the 2021 D.C. Summit that was...

Last Sunday night, the Senate unveiled a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill that touches on a wide variety of infrastructure projects. Amendments...

Before adjourning for August recess last week, the House passed seven of the twelve annual appropriations bills that fund the federal government,...

On Friday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it will begin taking steps to replace the definition of the Waters of the US,...

Over the week of July 11th, SLMA held its 59th Annual Conference at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Florida. Over 500 attendees came...

On Tuesday, June 15, SLMA joined with more than 120 organizations in sending a letter of support to the Senate Committee on Science, Technology, and...

From SLMA's environmental counsel at Kilpatrick Townsend: On June 9, 2021, EPA issued a statement which confirmed that the agnecy will initiate a...

From SLMA's OSHA counsel at Kilpatrick Townsend" Though the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard has received the most attention, OSHA also...

SLMA Past Chairman Bob Dixon, of M.C. Dixon Lumber Company in Eufaula, Alabama, was featured on CBS Morning News during a segment on lumber pricing....

EcoTech is a customer-focused industrial equipment supplier, specializing in pumps, valves, mechanical seals and automatic lubrication. No matter...

The Family Business Estate Tax Coalition (FBETC), of which SLMA is a member, sent a letter in support of the continud stepped-up basis to Congress...

Two Rivers Lumber Company is a state of the art dimensional southern yellow pine mill. We are located near Demopolis, AL and the confluence of the...

As reported in various media outlets, President Biden has proposed a $2.2 trillion spending package that would pay for traditional infrastructure...

Last week, SLMA joined over 100 organizations in asking Congress to include the DRIVE Safe Act in upcoming infrastructure legislation, which aims to...

SLMA joined 48 forestry organiations in sending a letter of support for funding the Forest Stewardship Program. Currently, 24 million acres of...

On Monday, April 19, 2021, Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR), and 71 bipartisan co-sponsors, re-introduced the Trillion Trees Act. The Act uses a...

Congressman Bob Good (R-VA) recently toured Morgan Lumber Company in Red Oak, Virginia. The Congressman was able to see a sawmill in operation and...

Atlantic Logistics is a North Florida based 3PL company that specializes in a few key service areas to take your supply chain to the next level....

The carbon capturing and storing capabilities of forest and forestry products were emphasized in recent House Transportation and Infrastructure...

SLMA has designed Lumber.Works as a recruitment tool for the lumber manufacturing industry. The website contains downloadable virtual videos (for...

2021 Annual Conference will now be held July 11-14, 2021 at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort

Since 1971, Redwood Plastics and Rubber has worked directly with customers to find solutions for a variety of problems including: shock, abrasion,...

WoodLock is an innovative solution for long-lasting protection against mold without the harmful ingredients. Tested by Virginia Tech's College of...

From SLMA's regulatory counsel at Kilpatrick Townsend: At the end of each calendar year, all employers, except those exempt from OSHA's...

From SLMA's regulatory counsel at Kilpatrick Townsend: Covered employers must submit their 2020 OSHA Form 300A data electronically through the OSHA...

D.C. SUMMIT WILL NOW BE HELD SEPTEMBER 21-23, 2021.

Pineridge Lumber Products (division of Pineridge Paper & Packaging) is a wholesale distrbutor of various lumber products. We ship lumber...

Based in Oregon and North Carolina, Crow is a multi-discipline Consulting Engineering and Project Management firm with over 50 years in the wood...

In an Executive Order signed on August 8, 2020, President Donald Trump directed Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to defer withholding, deposit,...

In new Interim Final Rules released on August 24, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration has issued new guidelines regarding the...

IN THIS ISSUE: COVID-19 & Temporary EPA Enforcement Policy Clean Air Act Clean Water Act Endangered Species Act & National...

Madem-Moorecraft Reels USA manufacture wooden cable reels in Tarboro, North Carolina. Madem Group, with headquarters in Brazil, is the leading...

President Plays "Trump" Card in Virus Relief Two virus relief packages have passed Congress and been implemented, each running slightly in excess...

Federal Tax Update: Employee Payroll Tax Deferral In an Executive Order signed on August 8, 2020, President Donald Trump directed Treasury...

We're the wood guys! For more than 30 years, Capital Forest Products has been a leading distributor of quality wood products for our customers...

On August 4, SLMA joined more than 170 organizations in sending a letter to Congressional leadership asking Congress to include a technical...

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We have received questions from SLMA members regarding the previously announced NFPA 652 Dust Hazard Analysis that is due September 7, 2020. Below...

From SLMA's OSHA Counsel at Kilpatrick Townsend: REMINDER: Dust Hazard Analysis Required by September 7, 2020 OSHA has been in the process of...

Since their inception in 1992, Phoenix Wood Products has emerged as one of the largest new pallet and crate manufacturers in the Southeast. The...

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Last week, the second Fundamentals of Leadership class met in Atlanta, GA. The program, led by Dr. Dale Bracken of National Assessment, hosted 10...

As you may recall, during and after the first tranche of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans being administered through the Small Business...

CM Biomass has joined SLMA! A family owned company based in Denmark that has grown to be the largest global trader of wood pellets, CM Biomass buys...

SLMA is pleased to welcome Smart Mill to our membership. In addition to offering innovative lumber processing systems integration robotics, vision...

After discussions with the hotel, SLMA is moving forward as planned with the 2020 Annual Conference, scheduled to take place Sunday, July 19 -...

On April 30th, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2020-32 which “clarifie[d] that no deduction is allowed under the Internal...

In a move that creates the largest wood products scanning company in the world, Microtec has acquired Lucidyne Technologies, Inc. For the full...

Last week, SLMA joined hundreds of trade associations from around the country that represent industries that have been deemed essential by the...

"Redeployment to the "New Normal" Thursday, May 7, 2020 9:15 AM to 10 AM EDT Kim Wallace, Executive Vice President, Hire Dynamics discusses...

Following the Treasury Department's latest guidance, regarding the SBA Paycheck Protection Plan, SLMA has consulted its tax counsel, Gomel, Davis...

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2020 SLMA & SFPA Spring Meeting Cancelled The upcoming 2020 SLMA and SFPA Spring Meeting (March 25-27) in New Orleans has been cancelled. ...

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Registration is now open for the 2020 SLMA & SFPA Spring Meeting! March 25-27 the two Associations will once again come together in New Orleans...

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Click here for the list of international trade activities for 2020. If you are interesting in attending any events please contact Bryan Smalley at...

From the Family Business Coalition: On Friday, November 29, the Treasury Department published Treasury Decision 9884. The regulations make it...

Before heading home for the Thanksgiving recess, Congress sent another short-term funding bill to President Trump's desk that will keep the...

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From Gomel, Davis & Watson, LLP: A recent Tax Court case may be beneficial to owners of lumber mills and timberlands who are considering...

Last week, the Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2020 Interior Appropriations bill. The bill includes language...

Last week, SLMA, along with 37 other forestry and forest products associations, submitted comments to the Department of Labor regarding a proposal...

From Wimberly, Lawson, Steckel, Schneider & Stine, P.C.: In case you haven't heard, September 30, 2019 is the deadline for employers with more...

From Wimberly, Lawson, Steckel, Schneider & Stine, P.C.: On September 24, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor announced its...

Last week, SLMA members visited Capitol Hill to lobby their delegations on behalf of the lumber industry. On Tuesday evening, attendees enjoyed...

Last week, the EPA announced a final rule to repeal the 2015 Waters of the US (WOTUS) rule. The 2015 WOTUS rule greatly expanded what waters fall...

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Our mission at the Covington County Commission for Economic Development is to bring quality jobs to our citizens. We spend every day trying to...

Last week, EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler signed the proposed Plywood and Composite Wood Products Risk and Technology Review (PCWP RTR) rule. As...

Connect in-person with students looking for internships, part-time and full-time employment openings in a wide range of industries including...

Yesterday, SLMA joined the Council of Manufacturing Associations in submitting comments to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration...

Only three weeks left until the 2019 SLMA D.C. Summit, being held September 10-12, 2019 at the Liaison Capitol Hill. If you haven't already...

From SLMA's Environmental Counsel at Kilpatrick Townsend: On August 12, 2019, the Department of the Interior finalized a series of rules,...

Click here to access the August SPC International Program Update.

The Association is currently accepting applicants for the 2nd Class of SLMA's Fundamentals of Leadership Certification. This program was developed...

Smith Sawmill Service has been proudly serving the wood industry since 1990. Our services and products are designed around the ever changing needs...

Congress has left Washington for the August recess and is not scheduled to return until after Labor Day. Before leaving town on Thursday, the Senate...

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The annual conference photos are now ready for your enjoyment! Please click the links below to access the albums. Trade Show and Beach Dinner Gala...

As reported in the monthly SLMA Regulatory Update, the Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration (OSHA) is updating its lockout/tagout standards...

It's time to book your rooms for the 2019 D.C. Summit, being held September 10-12, 2019 at the Liaison Capitol Hill. Reservations can be...

Next week we meet in sunny Boca Raton, Florida for the 2019 SLMA Annual Conference! Below is some information you may find useful while preparing...

Reiter Technical Services, Inc. is a machinery provider, as well as a consulting engineering firm, offering machinery upgrades, electric...

OmniPlant develops software to connect directly to machines and processes to gather data and present it in a usable and timely manner. We combine...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking comments on a proposal for changes to the membership, nominations, procedures, and referenda...

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Franklin Lumber is located in Franklin, VA. They will be represented by Carl Buck and Perk Taylor.

Yesterday, the House passed a $383 billion Fiscal Year 2020 appropriations "minibus" to fund several government agencies beyond September 30, 2019,...

Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA) introduced legislation to extend personal tax credits, provide disaster relief...

With constant changes in the Forest Products Industry, it's important to stay up to date with current information and technology to ensure your...

EXHIBITOR LISTING: 1. Edwards Industrial Rooms, LLC 24. HUB Industrial Supply 2. Gilbert Products 25. USNR 3. Porter Engineering 26....

Last week kicked off the first class for the SLMA Fundamentals of Leadership Program in Jacksonville, FL. The program led by Dr. Dale Bracken of the...

Yesterday, the House passed a $19 billion emergency disaster funding bill to assist areas impacted by hurricanes, wildfires, and flooding. The...

We're five weeks out from the 2019 Annual Conference in Boca Raton! With over 300 attendees already registered, we're expecting a great turnout!...

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The 2019 Annual Conference in Boca is weeks away! We're expecting a great turnout this year, which has caused Thursday's Intracoastal Waterway Tour...

From Wimbelry & Lawson, P.C.: Social Security "no-match" letters generate a great deal of concern in the employer community as to how to handle...

Southern Pine lumber exports to China will face a 20% import tariff, rising from the current 10%, effective June 1st. Other species as well as OSB...

From the US Lumber Coalition:NAFTA Injury Panel Hearing The Government of Canada initiated a NAFTA panel review in January 2018 against the United...

Last week, the US Forest Service announced the 2019 Wood Innovation Grant recipients for public and private organizations to research and experiment...

When most folks think about our grand and beautiful national forests they probably don't conjure up images of a fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex munching...

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For over sixty years, Fulghum Industries has provided quality equipment to the forest products industry. Our organization has endeavored to meet the...

From The Hill: Democratic congressional leaders said they held a constructive meeting with President Trump on Monday at which they agreed to...

Last week, SLMA joined two sets of comments in support of the Administration's proposed rule to replace the 2015 Waters of the US rule, which...

The 38th Annual Lumber Quality & Process Control Workshop will be held May 20-21, 2019 in Atlanta, GA, immediately followed by the 33rd Annual...

WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Lumber Coalition applauds today's decision by a World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement panel affirming the...

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Registration is now open to attend the 2019 SLMA Annual Conference at the Boca Raton Resort & Club, being held July 17-21 in Boca Raton,...

Buckeye Pacific is a leading wholesale distributor of building product materials in North America. We buy, sell and distribute wood panel and lumber...

After what must be record-setting deliberations, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has published plans to raise the salary threshold - the amount a...

Last week, the 2019 Annual Spring Meeting hosted over 175 people at the Hyatt Regency in Savannah, GA. On Wednesday evening, members enjoyed...

Ben Jones Machinery has been providing machinery and equipment to pine and hardwood sawmills for 45 years. In recent years our market has expanded...

TS Manufacturing is a family owned company - started in 1973. We design, manufacture and install systems for lumber handling and processing - for...

The Softwood Lumber Board (SLB or Board) seeks nominations of softwood lumber manufacturers and importers interested in candidacy for Board seats...

Edwards Industrial Rooms, LLC Manufacturers Prefabricated MCC (Motor Control Center) Rooms for the Sawmill, Lumber Manufacturing and Petrochemical...

ECM Solutions has served the wood products industry for decades. With their eyes set on creating a new expectation for insurance brokers, ECM...

In an effort to address the trucker shortage across the country, the DRIVE Safe Act has been re-introduced in the House and Senate for the 116th...

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In the recent publication of the 2019 Associate Member Digest, an error was printed. SLMA apologizes for the error and list the correct information...

Since the passing of the Farm Bill in December, FMD and MAP funding has been approved. Below is the updated list of activities, travel guidelines,...

REMINDER: Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Reporting The deadline for covered employers to electronically submit the 2018 OSHA Form 300A data is...

Congressman Trent Kelly's new agriculture aid, Adam Grubbs, visited Hankins, Inc. yesterday to learn more about the forest products industry....

Unitemp and Player Design have joined forces. As established equipment suppliers both firms provide lumber kilns (including continuous), rotary wood...

SiCam Systems is the trusted name for mill wide quality control solutions for the wood products industry. SiCam is the only company in the industry...

Due to overwhelming interest in the "Wood. It's Real" Fundraiser, we've changed venues to accommodate the growing participation! The fundraiser will...

Preparations for the Spring Meeting in Savannah are in full swing! Join SLMA March 6-8, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency Savannah for regulatory updates,...

From the Environmental Protection Agency: WASHINGTON (February 6, 2019) - Following President Trump's directive to provide certainty to...

The Death Tax Repeal Act has been re-introduced in the House and Senate for the 116th Congress. The legislation would repeal the estate and...

From the Offices of Wimberly, Lawson, Steckel, Schneider & Stine, P.C.: Because of the enormous increase in legal claims and disputes over the...

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Established in 2008, Conifex Timber Inc. is a publicly traded company operating in British Columbia's northern interior and the US South. Conifex...

Last week, the President and Congressional Leadership agreed to a short term spending bill to open the shutdown parts of the federal government...

What is the USDA REAP Grant? For businesses located in rural areas, the USDA REAP Grant is a federal program that will pay for 25% of an energy...

U.S. LUMBER has built a reputation of trust and responsiveness through its constant focus on delivering highly personalized service to each...

At the end of each calendar year, all covered employers must review their OSHA 300 Logs (or equivalent form) to ensure that they are complete and...

What is the USDA Reap Grant? For businesses located in rural areas, the USDA REAP Grant is a federal program that will pay for 25% of an energy...

Sticking around Savannah after the Spring Meeting? You sure should because JoeScan wants to take you out on the town! Join them after the...

The 2019 Spring Meeeting Expo is now open for registration! The meeting will be held March 6-8th at the Hyatt Regency in Savannah, Georgia. Topics...

Hood Industries, Inc. is a blend of wood manufacturing and distribution concerns that include two plywood and four lumber manufacturing plants, and...

MetLife offers flexible and competitive loans for timberland properties and forest product companies. Our experienced team of foresters help tailor...

The 116th Congress began Thursday, with the new Democratic Majority taking over control of the House with a 234 to 200 majority and Republicans...

Click here to read the January International Program Update.

The White House announced that President Trump plans to sign the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 into law on Thursday of this week. As...

On Tuesday, December 11, the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers proposed a new Clean Water rule to replace the Obama...

The House and Senated reported the farm bill out of Conference for consideration of the full House and Senate on Monday night, and the Senate passed...

From SLMA's Employment Counsel at Wimberly, Lawson, Steckel, Schneider, & Stine, P.C.There is an important development that has been announced...

Before the Thanksgiving holiday, USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue toured Rex Lumber in Bristol, FL and the surrounding timber basket damaged by Hurricane...

From the US Forest Service: Timber or landscape trees destroyed by recent fires, hurricanes or other storms are "casualty losses" that may...

SLMA joined the Forest Landowners Association in submitting comments to the US Fish and Wildlife Service regarding a proposal to revise the...

From the American Wood Council:Oct 24, 2018 LEESBURG, VA. - American Wood Council's (AWC) Vice President of Codes & Regulations Kenneth...

It's time to update the SLMA Associate Member Digest! This digest is distributed to the entire membership and is a helpful tool for sawmills to have...

From the White House: Each day, Americans use and benefit from high-quality products generated from our Nation's bountiful forests. During...

Join Rob Moseley, Rob Green, and Fred Marcinak as they look at recent developments in insurance coverage issues and identify trends to help plan for...

On Tuesday evening, SLMA PAC joined the South Carolina Forestry Coaliton and the National Alliance of Forest Owners PAC in hosting a reception for...

In this 4th article in the Osorno series on Lumber Manufacturing, they discuss how managing your lumber mill for success, both today and...

From SLMA's OSHA counsel at Kilpatrick Townsend: On October 11, 2018, OSHA issued long-awaited guidance clarifying its position on workplace safety...

For over 50 years, Wagner Meters has provided tested, trusted, and proven moisture measurement systems and handheld moisture meters to leading...

The US Lumber Coalition released the following statement regarding the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement announced over the weekend: "The...

The 2014 Farm Bill expired on September 30th, as the House and Senate did not pass new legislation or extend the 2014 bill. The leaders of the...

Last week, the House passed Tax Reform 2.0, which consists of three bills addressing personal taxes, retirement savings, and tax savings for...

A District Court in Texas has issued a Stay of the WOTUS Rule pending the ongoing appeal over its merits. The decision blocks any enforcement of the...

Last week, SLMA members traveled to Capitol Hill to lobby their delegations on behalf of the lumber industry. SLMA members met with Representatives,...

In this 3rd article from Osorno Consulting and their series on Lumber Manufacturing, they discuss what must be considered when developing a proper...

SLMA has named Osorno Consulting as an Endorsed Partner. Mike Steele has a proven track record with SLMA and has agreed to provide a 10% discount...

Join Jesse Elison, Fred Marcinak, and Rob Moseley for an in-depth look at all types of transportation issues, involving shippers, brokers, carriers,...

In this 2nd article in the Osorno series on Lumber Manufacturing, the idea of predictability is introduced as a foundational necessity to being able...

Registration and hotel room block is now open for the 2018 SLMA D.C. Summit. Join us for SLMA's fall board meeting and visit your Members of...

OUR MISSION IS HELPING FOREST PRODUCTS COMPANIES REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL We're forest products industry-specific experts. We've provided...

On August 16, 2018, a federal court abolished EPA's January 31, 2018 rulemaking that sought to delay the implementation of the WOTUS rule for a...

Ever wonder what makes wood products manufacturing so unique versus other types of manufacturing? This article introduces the idea of DECONSTRUCTION...

Last week, the Senate named nine Senators to serve on the Farm Bill Conference Committee. These Senate Conferees will work with the previously...

The FCB System is designed to improve efficiencies by using advanced technology that connects sawmills, lumber manufacturers and buyers directly to...

The House of Representatives has named Conferees to work out the differences between the House and Senate passed Farm Bills. The Senate has not yet...

The Southern Timber Innovations Conference will be held at the New Orleans Marriott, August 12-14, 2018. Mass timber is steadily on the rise in the...

Registration is now open for the 2018 D.C. Summit: Committee, Board & Congressional Meetings,set to be held September 11-13, 2018 at the Liaison...

Tyrone, GA - The Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (SLMA) held its 56th Annual Conference at the Park Hyatt in Beaver Creek, Colorado....

On Wednesday, over 450 attendees will convene in Beaver Creek, Colorado for the 2018 SLMA Annual Conference! Click here for the conference guide,...

Last week, the House of Representatives passed HR 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, on a very close vote of 213-211. The legislation...

From SLMA's OSHA Counsel at Kilpatrick Townsend: The OSHA Injury Tracking Application ("ITA") currently is accepting 2017 OSHA Form 300A injury...

RALEIGH, N.C. - BB&T Insurance Services, a subsidiary of BB&T Insurance Holdings, will begin doing business as McGriff Insurance Services...

The American Wood Council, the National Alliance of Forest Owners and the Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association responded in a joint...

Washington, DC - Today, the Waters Advocacy Coalition released the following statement in response to the preliminary injunction against the 2015...

On Friday, the Senate Agriculture Committee announced a mark-up of its 2018 farm bill, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. The bill includes...

Washington, DC - With a super-majority mandate from 94% of industry production representing 78% of companies voting in the referendum, the Softwood...

Last week, members of SLMA participated in the Young Lumber Professionals East Roundtable at Canfor Southern Pine in South Carolina. Participants...

Last week, President Trump signed an Executive Order requiring agencies to "prioritize actions that reduce waste, cut costs, enhance the resilience...

Following days of debate last week, the House failed to pass a new farm bill 198-213, with 17 Members not voting. Every Democrat voted against the...

REMINDER: By November 19, 2018, all existing fixed ladders that currently do not have any fall protection must have a cage, well, ladder safety...

An anxiously anticipated Supreme Court case issued on May 21, 2018 in which the Court ruled that arbitration agreements in employment must be...

The House is expected to bring its version of the farm bill to the floor this week. The current version of the bill includes language that...

Last week, members and staff of SLMA met with forest products industry partners and EPA to discuss the upcoming Plywood and Composite Wood Products...

Only three spots remain until the 2018 Conference Expo is SOLD OUT! The exhibit hall will be open on Thursday, July 19 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and...

Last week, the SLMA Timberland Roundtable met at Resources Management Services (RMS) at their timberland in Butler County, Alabama. The group was...

Tom Koulopoulos is acknowledged as a leading futurist. He is the author of ten books and founder of Delphi Group, a 25-year old Boston-based think...

The SLMA takeover of Beaver Creek, Colorado has begun! We have officially SOLD OUT the Park Hyatt and the Beaver Creek Lodge. If you plan on...

Last week, the Family Business Coalition, of which SLMA is a member, sent a letter to Congressmen Jason Smith (R-MO) and Sanford Bishop (D-GA) in...

Yesterday, Administrator Pruitt issued a statement of policy making clear, that future regulatory actions on biomass from managed forests will be...

While the Park Hyatt is still sold out, SLMA has added more rooms to the block at the Beaver Creek Lodge. This all-suite hotel is just a 5 minute...

The House Agriculture Committee released its version of the 2018 Farm Bill, entitled the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (HR 2), last...

The 36th East Coast Logging and Equipment Exposition is now open for registration. The Expo is from May 18th-May 19th, 2018 in Richmond, Virginia at...

On April 5th, Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials conducted a "meat raid" at the packing plant in Bean Station, Tennessee. ...

Due to overwhelming demand, the room block at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek is already SOLD OUT! But have no fear, the nearby Beaver Creek Lodge has...

Registration is now open to attend the 2018 SLMA Annual Conference at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek, scheduled for July 18-21, 2018 in Beaver Creek,...

SLMA's Sydni Dobson was on hand to promote Southern Yellow Pine at the annual JLC Live Trade Show in Providence, Rhode Island last weekend. Dobson...

Last week, Congress and the President agreed on an omnibus appropriations package that will keep the government open through the end of fiscal year...

Last week, the 2018 Annual SLMA/SFPA Spring Meeting hosted over 200 people at the Omni Hotel in downtown Atlanta, Ga. On Wednesday, members from...

With constant changes in the Forest Products Industry, it's important to stay up to date with current information and technology to ensure your...

From AL.com: Rex Lumber Co. will build a $110 million lumber manufacturing facility in Pike County, creating more than 110 jobs. Click here to...

Last Thursday, the Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association PAC and National Alliance of Forest Owners PAC hosted a BBQ in support of...

Yesterday, USNR annouced that it completed the acquisition of Mid-South Engineering Co., the leading consultant and provider of engineering services...

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2018 -- Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of eight members to serve on the Softwood Lumber...

Continental Underwriters, Inc., a Richmond, VA based Managing General Underwriter and Wholesale Broker specializing in providing insurance and risk...

From SLMA's Environmental Counsel at Kilpatrick Townsend: On January 25, 2018, the U.S. EPA issued a memorandum indicating that it will be revising...

The SLMA Young Lumber Professionals Roundtables have been scheduled. Due to high participation, we have broken the roundtable into two groups, east...

SLMA member, and former Chairman of the Board, Sandie Sparks was recently appointed to the Georgia Forestry Commission Board of Directors by...

From SLMA's environmental counsel at Kilpatrick Townsend: On January 22, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that challenges to the Obama-era...

Culpeper, VA January 18, 2018 On January 9th, 2018, we are proud to announce that Culpeper Wood Preservers officially acquired the residential...

The annual IBS Trade Show was hosted in Orlando, Florida last week. Communications Coordinator Sydni Dobson represented SLMA at the trade show...

It's time to make plans to attend the 2018 SLMA & SFPA Spring Meeting & Expo, scheduled for March 14-16, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. To find...

Graceville, Florida Rex Lumber, headquartered in Graceville, Florida is expanding with a greenfield sawmill in the Southeast. Rex currently...

RMS (http://www.resourcemgt.com/) will be hosting the 2018 SLMA Timberland Roundtable on May 8th (starting around lunchtime) and 9th (ending before...

USDA WILL HELP PAY FOR 25% OF THE COSTS FOR YOUR CAPITAL PROJECTS THAT HELP SAVE ENERGY WHAT IS THE USDA REAP GRANT? For businesses located in...