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July 2025 |
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Around the Industry In Memoriam: Lionel Landry, Former SFPA President, EXPO Director Lionel Landry, a former president of the Southern Forest Products Association and the longest-serving director of the Forest Products Machinery & Equipment Exposition (EXPO) who worked at SFPA from 1966-2005, passed away Tuesday, July 15. He was 85.
April 2025 Southern Pine Lumber Shipments Southern Pine lumber shipments in April totaled 1.932 billion board feet (BBF), 6% above March’s revised shipments of 1.830 BBF. April’s year-to-date shipments totaled 7.316 BBF.
The Softwood Lumber Board's Q1 Report is Live Check out how the SLB and its programs are accelerating efforts to expand the use of lumber, while pushing beyond early adopters of wood construction to engage general contractors, developers, and community stakeholders through targeted training, education, media partnerships, and project competitions nationwide.
Southern Pine Exports for May 2025 May 2025 Southern Pine lumber exports (treated and untreated) were down 18% over the same month in 2024 at 48.9 MMBF and down 14.8% over April 2025.
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Did You Catch the SLB's June Newsletter?
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Forest Products EXPO Final Call to Register for EXPO 2025 Registration is required at the value price of $35. Plus, the first 1,000 attendees receive a free commemorative EXPO T-shirt, which are running low, so don’t delay, and access to
We should mention your registration includes access to the opening reception Wednesday, August 6, where you can visit six exhibitors offering a selection of beers - and collect all six of the customized glasses! We've negotiated one final extension at The Holiday Inn & Suites through July 28. This isn't your dad's Holiday Inn (trust us and see this hotel below)! If you haven't secured your rooms for EXPO, hurry, as rooms are limited at The Holiday Inn and the other official EXPO hotels are sold out. Click here to reserve your room today. |
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Attending the Safety, Women’s Leadership Summits? Register now to be part of the conversations that are shaping the future of our industry. Make the most of your time at Forest Products EXPO 2025 — these are events you don’t want to miss.
Learn more about each below:
In addition to the insightful conversations you’ll be a part of, we guarantee you won’t beat the $25 breakfast and $35 lunch deal just steps away from the EXPO exhibit hall.
Already registered and forgot to add the Summits to your registration? No problem! Log back into the portal, select modify registration, and add it by clicking here. |
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SFPA Updates From the Executive Director: It's EXPO Time! From the Executive Director for July 2025 is all about Forest Products EXPO 2025, which is just 15 days away!
Have You Been Following Us on LinkedIn? We understand your newsfeed may become busy, so here’s a recap of the news and resources we’ve shared during the past two weeks to help you get caught up – all in one place! |
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International Promotion Interzum Generates Quality Leads Amid Uncertainty Traffic at this year’s booth was slow and likely related to the tariff issues and slower global demand for new housing and consumer goods. However, AMSO booth representatives felt the quality of inquiries received made up for the relatively low quantity. |
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