Advancing the Southern Pine Lumber Industry since 1915

In late March, American Softwoods (AmSo) representatives attended Interzum Guangzhou to promote U.S. softwood products. Because all travelers who enter China are screened upon arrival and subject to a minimum 14-day quarantine, only American Softwoods China Office and Super Lumber Shanghai Office attended this show. Although traffic was slower than previous years due to restrictions […]

The Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA) Board of Directors has appointed Eric Gee to serve as Executive Director. Eric succeeds Tami Kessler, who retired after a 44-year career with the association.       Eric began his wood industry career in Jackson, Mississippi with James M. Vardaman & Company where he worked as a consulting forester. He joined […]

On Friday, March 5, the completion of Westervelt Lumber’s Thomasville, Ala., mill was celebrated. Westervelt Lumber is an SFPA Manufacturer Member. The first load of lumber left the facility, purchased by Great Southern Wood Preserving, an SFPA Associate Member. Brian Luoma, President and CEO of The Westervelt Company, was on hand for the event, saying […]