The MOU represents what every American logger and Forest Service employee should understand. We are now encouraged and expected to work together to produce healthy forests, healthy timber markets, and a healthy logging industry.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd672397.pdfThe American Loggers Council, the largest national timber industry association in the U.S., has entered into an historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with USDA Forest Service. This MOU formalizes future collaboration and recognizes common areas of mutual benefit.

Peter Meier Inc. (PMI) has hired Susan Aguiló as its new sales representative for the state of Florida.

The company was awarded for self-developing AI solutions in wood-based panels and forming industries. The competition recognizes successful AI solutions from Baden-Württemberg.

The National Wood Flooring Association updated their series of sales-focused courses on its online learning platform, NWFA University.

CCF Industries will display examples of its extensive drawer box capabilities at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct. 24-25 at Spooky Nook Sports.

The National Wood Flooring Association’s inaugural Leadership Development Summit will take place Oct. 10 to 12 at Live! by Loews–Ballpark Village in St. Louis, Missouri.

Metrie, one of North America’s largest manufacturers and distributors of millwork solutions, has opened its newest distribution center in Frederick, Maryland.

On July 10, Bassett Furniture Industries Inc. disclosed a substantial cybersecurity breach that led to a halt in manufacturing operations. The company has not been, and, as of the date of this Report is not operating its manufacturing facilities.

To help sustain and grow a healthy forestry industry, the Governor and Maryland General Assembly authorized $500,000 in funding for FY 2025 for the Maryland Wood Products Industry Equity Investment Program.