Woodgrain Inc. filed a WARN notice with Oregon state officials July 1, notifying them that the company was closing its Pilot Rock sawmill on or after Sept. 1, 2025. Woodgrain said it will permanently close the sawmill and lay off 62 employees.

LP Building Solutions (LP), a manufacturer of high-performance building products, has been named the 2024 Safest Company in its category by APA – The Engineered Wood Association. This is LP’s third consecutive win and 13th overall in the award’s 17-year history, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to safety.

The Columbia Vista Division, apart of Western Forest Products sawmills, produced approximately 53 million board feet of lumber in 2024, with production focused on Douglas Fir specialty products for Japan and U.S. markets. The mill sustained extensive damage in a recent fire, rendering the mill inoperable.

Many in sales “hide” behind emails and texts to avoid rejection, but consistent follow-up attempts are crucial for effective communication and a stronger client relationship.

Tim Fowler, firefighter with the Chicago Fire Department, is the owner and founder of Chicagoland Custom Closets in Skokie, Illinois, just outside of Chicago.

EBI Electric, a supplier of electrical engineering products and services, will display its vision scanning system that helps sawmills quickly optimize hardwood and softwood lumber production.

Contract and residential furniture manufacturers in the FDMC 300 retain some optimism while navigating tariffs and the economy.

The growing popularity of 2D laminates is helping the industry set a new benchmark for design, performance, costs, and climate-positive leadership.

The Rossi Group, a nearly century-old supplier of hardwood lumber, will display cherry and other notable hardwoods from Appalachian forests at the Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct. 23-24 at Spooky Nook Sports.