Industry Alliances

The Southern Forest Products Association cooperates with a variety of allied organizations to accomplish mutually beneficial objectives and maximize staff resources.

American Forest & Paper Association

Based in Washington, D.C., AF&PA is a national trade association representing the forest, paper and wood products industry. SFPA has frequently worked with AF&PA over the years.

American Wood Council

Launched in 2010, AWC provides the industry with issue management and advocacy regarding critical issues like building codes and standards, green building, and environmental regulation. SFPA and AWC share many mutual members and work together on industry initiatives.

APA – The Engineered Wood Association

SFPA’s strategic alliance with APA increases staff efficiency through shared promotions, including joint trade show exhibits, product literature, market research and the Wood Products Help Desk.

Binational Softwood Lumber Council

The Binational Softwood Lumber Council is a strategic investor in initiatives that generate significant and sustainable economic benefits for the North American softwood lumber industry. BSLC has partnered with SFPA in the Raised Floor Living program since 2008.

Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association

SFPA cooperates with the Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (SLMA) on issues important to the Southern Pine industry.

Southern Pressure Treaters’ Association

The Southern Pressure Treaters’ Association (SPTA) represents producers of industrial wood products preserved with AWPA approved industrial wood preservatives. SFPA works with SPTA on issues that affect the marketability and promotion of treated wood products and building systems.

Treated Wood Council

This industry-led alliance of preservative manufacturers, treaters, lumber producers and associations lets the design-build community and consumers know about the proven safety of pressure-treated wood products. Using current resources and synergies already established in the wood industry, the Treated Wood Council (TWC) monitors and responds to regulatory and legislative affairs. The Southern Pine Council is a founding member of TWC.

Wood Products Council

SFPA is a charter member of the Wood Products Council, a successful alliance of U.S. and Canadian trade associations, wood products manufacturers and government agencies. WPC’s mission is to help protect and grow the market for wood products in North America by serving as a vehicle through which wood industry associations can develop and coordinate programs in the areas of market access, research, education, promotion and technical support.