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New Member Alert: DM Manufacturing
The Southern Forest Products Association is proud to welcome DM Manufacturing as an associate member. DM Manufacturing has been built on the experience and knowledge

New EUDR Proposal Extends Deadline Only for Small Enterprises
The European Commission has proposed new EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) implementation deadlines and compliance measures. Under the updated proposal released October 20, 2025: Large and

New Member Alert: Ultimizers
The Southern Forest Products Association is proud to welcome Ultimizers as an associate member. For more than a century, James L. Taylor Manufacturing has designed

Wood or Composite Decking: Which is Best?
We may be approaching winter, winter, but this is the perfect time to start planning your dream deck for spring. Every year, more than a

Choosing Pressure-treated Lumber: Which Preservative Level is Best?
Builders and lumber traders, especially in tropical climates such as the South and the Caribbean, know one truth better than anyone: pressure-treated lumber isn’t optional

New Member Alert: GMachine Company
The Southern Forest Products Association is proud to welcome GMachine Company as an associate member. Portland, Oregon-based GMachine designs and builds equipment, specializing in edgers

SFPA Aligns with U.S. Industry on EUDR Simplification
As the European Commission prepares a further postponement of its Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR), proposals for EUDR simplification are abundant in Brussels. The undersigned organizations, representing

From the Executive Director: October 2025
2026 Reverse Trade Mission SFPA recently welcomed six suppliers, importers, and design-build professionals from throughout the Caribbean for our 2026 Reverse Trade Mission, showcasing how

Hyster Launches Hyster Atlas Lift Truck Automation Solution
Southern Forest Products Association associate member Hyster has released a new automated lift truck platform, Hyster Atlas™, engineered for ease of use and dependability to