In late June, SFPA conducted a pair of successful virtual training seminars targeting lumber traders and construction professionals in the Dominican Republic and Jamaica. The Dominican Republic and Jamaica are currently the two largest markets for Southern Pine lumber in the Caribbean. Although U.S. softwoods have long held a dominant share in these markets, their […]
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Longtime SFPA member, Taylor Machine Works, has added a pair of new lift trucks to their robust line up of material handling equipment. The XH-650L and the XH-700L Lift Trucks are powered by a 250-hp Cummins QSL9 Tier 4 Final turbocharged diesel engine which brings the low-end torque that Taylor customers require. The two new […]
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American Softwoods conducted a series of trade services and seminars in Mexico in early March to educate importers, distributors, and design professionals regarding Southern Yellow Pine lumber, structural panels, and engineered wood products. Three cities were visited over the course of the trip: Mexico City, Veracruz, and Monterrey. Seminars were conducted in all three cities […]
Read Full ArticleSince 2002, the Southern Forest Products Association has recognized its members who have outstanding safety records as determined by the OSHA 300A form – calculating results based on incidents per employee hours worked. The 2019 Sawmill Safety results included participation by 52 mills, recording nearly 18 million employee hours. Awards were originally scheduled to be presented in […]
Read Full ArticleHarold Maxwell, Group VP Temple-Inland over Building Products, and former SFPA Chairman – 1988, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 17, 2020. Under Harold’s dedicated leadership, the SFPA enjoyed a year full of notable progress and accomplishments. From the incorporation of SFPA design values into the British Standards to global markets opening up for Southern Pine […]
Read Full ArticleMicrotec has acquired Lucidyne Technologies, Inc., a move that creates the largest wood products scanning company in the world. Microtec is currently the premier scanning company across Europe and has been delivering technologically advanced scanning and optimization systems for 40 years, while Lucidyne has been the industry leader in scanning and optimization throughout North America […]
Read Full ArticleIn an effort to preserve stock and strengthen the supply chain, Robert D. Taylor, Sr., President of Taylor is proposing that the United States Government provide a 12- to 18-month interest-free and principle-free floorplan arrangement for manufacturers. Similar plans are regularly available to car dealerships, equipment dealerships, and other retail outlets, while manufacturers must use […]
Read Full ArticleFormer SFPA Chairman and industry leader John Carmack Shealy, Sr. passed away Sunday, April 19. 2020. A graduate of Louisiana Tech University with a degree in forestry, John worked for many years in the timber industry and retired from Willamette Industries as Vice President of the Southern Division in 1997. As an active member of […]
Read Full ArticleWe are pleased to welcome the South Carolina Forestry Commission! The Commission joined SFPA as an Associate Member on April 1, 2020. Established by law in 1927, the Commission has around 350 employees, all dedicated to protecting, promoting, enhancing, and nurturing South Carolina’s forest resources. The Commission operates five state forests, as well as a […]
Read Full ArticleIn late February, Fernanda Vale, Director of the American Softwoods Mexico Office, attended the IMEXFOR meeting in Guadalajara, Mexico. To increase member participation, IMEXFOR took place at the same time as the Expo Mueble Internacional tradeshow winter edition, which was also located Guadalajara. Topics covered during the meeting included the effects of COVID-19 on the […]
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