Advancing the Southern Pine Lumber Industry since 1915

      Four Southern Pine sawmills – all members of the Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA) – are recent recipients of the 2020 Sawmill Safety Award.      SFPA Lumber Manufacturer members are considered for the award based on information submitted regarding occupational injuries and illnesses. Safety performance is judged by how each mill’s safety record stacks […]

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 […]