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December 2024 |
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Around the Industry Exports of Southern Pine lumber (treated and untreated) are running 13% ahead of 2023 through October. Southern Pine lumber exports were down 23% in October over September 2023 and down 16% over the same month in 2023.
By expanding and diversifying demand for softwood lumber, the Softwood Lumber Board, its funded programs, and its partners create steady industry growth through a variety of economic cycles.
4 SFPA Members Join Treated Wood Council Board Four Southern Forest Products Association members were elected to serve on the Treated Wood Council Board of Directors during the organization’s annual meeting November 21-22 in Alexandria, Virginia.
Louisiana Tech Forest Products Innovation Center The FPIC will expand the economic impact of forests and advance innovative applications of wood-related products, to enhance the sustainability of forests and forest-related industries.
400 Projects Converting to Wood Construction? Learn about one successful wood construction project of about 400 that WoodWorks is projected to directly influence in 2024.
Wireless Video Transmission for Your Sawmill? Reliable video transmission is crucial for safety, surveillance, and monitoring. That's where wireless video transmission systems can help. |
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SFPA Updates Welcome New Member SFPA is proud to announce the following organization has joined SFPA - and the greater Southern Pine lumber community - in the past few weeks! Click on their name below to learn more about what they bring to SFPA! Check Out Our New, Improved Member Directory SFPA has enhanced its member directory to include member company descriptions, services offered, links to their social sites, and more! Check it out today.
Check out SFPA Executive Director Eric Gee's take on the enhanced member portal, the latest on a near-sellout for Forest Products EXPO 2025, a slew of industry meetings and international promotion opportunities, our newest Associate Member, and more!
New Member Portal Now Open The setup and move-in are done, and we're nearly ready for you to experience the new SFPA member portal!
Members: You will need to use the link in the email you received Monday, December 16 to create a new login to access all SFPA members-only resources, as the previous portal is no longer active, and your current login and password will no longer work.
2024 Recap: Top SFPA Resources, Blogs This Year We decided to take a look and came up with three Top 10 of 2024 lists based on the top resources you were using at SouthernPine.com, the most-read blogs, and what you found most interesting on our social media channels (between January 1 and December 15, 2024). |
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International Developments Commission launches EUDR Information System This will allow operators, traders, and their representatives to submit due diligence statements to the relevant authorities and manage them.
We are still waiting on an update on the Farm Bill to see how much funding SFPA will receive for 2025 promotional events and international tradeshow participation. |
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Forest Products Industry Less Than 20 EXPO 2025 Exhibit Booths Remain We’re down to just 4% of exhibit space remaining, so if you haven’t secured your booth, now is the time! We may open a few additional spaces in the coming weeks, but don’t wait!
Have You Considered a Shared Sponsorship? Remember, we can do shared sponsorships, too, so if you’re looking at one of our bigger options, you can team up with one of your partner exhibitors, share the cost, and maximize your exposure. |
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