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What’s the Story With Q1 2025 Southern Pine Exports?
Q1 2025 exports of Southern Pine lumber (treated and untreated) were 12% behind the same quarter in 2024 at 122 MMBF, but up 2% over

Using Thermal Cameras for Predictive Sawmill Maintenance
This blog was submitted by Southern Forest Products Association associate member Opticom Tech. The original post can be found by clicking here. When you ask

SPIB President to Retire; Scholl Named Successor
The Southern Pine Inspection Bureau’s (SPIB) board of governors has announced Steve Singleton, SPIB president, will retire June 30, 2025. Singleton will continue to support

SFPA Releases New Allowable Load Tables for Machine-Graded Lumber
The Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA) has released a new technical publication, Allowable Load Tables for Machine-Graded Lumber, providing six newly developed load tables for

KDS Windsor Awards 100th Continuous Dry Kiln Contract
KDS Windsor and its sister company, Windsor Engineering, have reached a major milestone in the company’s legacy of innovation and service to the global forest

From the Executive Director: April 2025
Welcome New Member SFPA is proud to welcome Murray Latta Progressive Machine Inc. as an associate member of SFPA! Our membership continues to reach new

Taylor Defense Products Names Cowart Director of Operations
Joe Cowart has been named director of operations for Taylor Defense Products, a division of Taylor Machine Works. “With the continued growth of Taylor Defense

New Member Alert: Murray Latta Progressive Machine
The Southern Forest Products Association is proud to welcome Murray Latta Progressive Machine Inc. as an associate member. Murray Latta has a long-standing history of delivering

Kelly Smith of Hyster-Yale honored as Pro to Know
Kelly Smith, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling’s vice president of finance for the Americas, has been selected as a Leader in Excellence in the 2025 Supply &