September 2025

Around the Industry

June 2025 Southern Pine Lumber Shipments

Southern Pine lumber shipments in June totaled 1.824 billion board feet (BBF), 11% below May’s revised shipments of 2.056 BBF. June’s year-to-date shipments totaled 11.224 BBF.

 

Have You Visited the Lumber Library?

SFPA’s Lumber Library of publications is the industry’s leading source of non-commercial Southern Pine product information.

Span tables, design values, treated lumber information, specification guidelines — we've got you covered!

 

Southern Pine Exports for July 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. 

 

See the SLB's Plans to Drive New Lumber Demand

 

How People Around the World Use Southern Pine

 

Which Lumber Grades Are You Not Familiar With?

 

Forest Products EXPO

Did You Miss the Safety Summit at EXPO?

SFPA introduced the inaugural Sawmill Safety Summit at Forest Products EXPO 2025. This 45-minute Safety Summit featured representatives from each of the recognized mills who shared their approaches to building a strong safety culture and real-world advice for improving safety performance. Check out the replay!

 

Check Out the Women's Leadership Summit Replay

The inaugural Women’s Leadership Summit panel discussion featuring four phenomenal women leaders who dived into topics like mentorship, sales and marketing excellence, and strategic communications, didn’t just talk about theory — they shared real-world strategies – what they’ve lived and experienced out there.

 

ICYMI: Forest Products EXPO 2025 Report is Live 

 

SFPA Updates

There's Never Been a Better Time to Join SFPA

We’re stronger together. If you’re in the wood products industry, you already know that connections, insights, and resources make all the difference. That’s exactly what SFPA membership delivers

 

In conjunction with its lumber manufacturer and associate members, SFPA works tirelessly to advance all phases of the Southern Pine lumber lifecycle, promote the use of member products around the world, and facilitate the exchange of information and ideas - and we need you!

 

Don’t miss out — join SFPA today and see why hundreds of industry professionals call this their secret advantage.

 

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!

 
 

Get Social With SFPA

 

SFPA is an equal-opportunity employer and provider. SFPA is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. SFPA is committed to making its electronic and information technologies accessible to individuals with disabilities by meeting or exceeding the requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794d), as amended in 1998.

 

If you require assistance or wish to report an issue related to the accessibility of any content on this website, email mail@sfpa.org.

 

If applicable, please include the web address or URL and the specific problems you have encountered. It is the policy of the SFPA not to discriminate against any person who is limited in English proficiency (LEP). In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Executive Order 13166, the Association will take reasonable steps to provide LEP persons meaningful access to its programs and activities. This commitment applies to all of the Association’s federally conducted programs and activities.

 


This email was sent on behalf of {{TCDisplayName}} located at {{TCADDRAddress1}}, {{TCADDRAddress2}}, {{TCADDRCity}}, {{TCADDRStateProvince}} {{TCADDRPostalCode}}. 
You are receiving this email because you are an SFPA member, you've visited us at a tradeshow, or you are part of the Southern Pine lumber community. To unsubscribe click here. 
If you have questions or comments concerning this email contact {{TCDisplayName}} at {{TCEmailAddress}}.
Copyright © 2024 Southern Forest Products Association. All rights reserved.