Energized from the NHLA Convention in San Antonio, we connected with customers and saw optimism for hardwood’s future. Despite challenges, the industry’s embracing AI and innovation, ready to rebound stronger than ever.

Discover our Circle Sawn line—crafted to recreate the authentic, rustic texture of old sawmill lumber. Ideal for V-joint or nickel-gap paneling, doors, and cabinets, it adds depth and character to any space. Samples available—contact your Cascade rep today!

New U.S. tariffs on timber, cabinets, and furniture are set to reshape global trade and domestic markets. Hardwood mills face uncertain demand, shifting supply chains, and pressure to adapt as duties rise in October and again in January.

NHLA’s convention in San Antonio offers hardwood leaders networking, innovation, and industry insight. Visit Cascade at booth 104/106 to explore new products and discuss solutions for today’s market challenges.

Lumber price volatility and limited hardwood supply are driving builders, cabinetmakers, and furniture manufacturers toward substitutes like MDF and TFL. These alternatives offer lower costs, steady pricing, and trendy styles that reshape the market.

The decline in paper demand and shifting packaging trends are reshaping the hardwood industry. With fewer outlets for chips and sawdust, sawmills face pressure to find new markets for lower-grade logs. This could lead to higher prices for clear lumber and expanded use of hardwood in products like OSB, mouldings, and door cores. Alder remains better positioned than most species, with strong demand for chips, bark, and sawdust, while mills continue exploring new ways to maximize resources.

In a bold move that shook financial markets last week, President Trump announced the immediate removal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook on August 25, 2025, citing allegations of mortgage fraud. Cook swiftly countersued, arguing that Trump…

Since launching our state-of-the-art planer and gang rip saw system in June 2025, Cascade Hardwood has been running at full capacity for a month, with many customers already returning for reorders. Installed at our Chehalis facility, this cutting-edge setup, powered by a smart robotic…

Superior 1 Face Alder is a clearer grade of Red Alder (Alnus rubra) lumber, and is widely used overseas in trim and furniture applications where one face of the board is seen. It combines boards graded as “Select & Better” and FAS (Firsts and Seconds) on the front face, yielding at least 83-1/3% clear cuttings, with minimum cutting sizes of 3” x 6’ or 4” x 3’.

In the Alder sawmilling business, the term “Alder Color” denotes lumber that meets grade standards but features visual imperfections like log stain or sticker shadow, differing from Alder’s typical bright, uniform tone. At Cascade Hardwood, this designation offers manufacturers a valuable, budget-friendly alternative without sacrificing quality.

Sales of Alder lumber and other domestic hardwoods have been dragging this year. This trend echoes what’s happening in other discretionary markets, mirroring flagship consumer brands like Topgolf, Callaway Brands Corp. (MODG) stock, which is down 38% in the last six months. Let’s break down what’s behind this slowdown, drawing parallels to those broader economic vibes.

At Cascade, we are very pleased with our newly installed rip system and our rip stocking program. As more distributors ask about the program, we thought we would show everyone an example of our C-Packs and explain how and why they are tallied and packaged.