Sawmill Spotlight

Sawmill Spotlight: Rex Lumber

Sawmill Spotlight: Rex Lumber

It takes strong leadership to keep a family business thriving for ninety-plus years. Find out how Rex Lumber has grown through four generations.

Sawmill Spotlight: Hankins Inc.

Sawmill Spotlight: Hankins Inc.

The lumber industry is one of the backbones of our economy and it’s made up of companies, big and small, that keep one of our greatest commodities – lumber – usable for our consumption. Lumber production is vital for our sustainable society and we rely on lumber mills to keep wood moving.

Is Southern Yellow Pine Good for the Economy?

Is Southern Yellow Pine Good for the Economy?

It’s easy to pick up some Southern Yellow Pine 2x4s for your weekend project, but do you know where your dollars are going? You might be surprised to know that there’s a big business behind your wood, and the lumber economy is actually one of…

Made in America: A History of Southern Yellow Pine

Made in America: A History of Southern Yellow Pine

When colonists settled Florida, Virginia and the Carolinas in the 1500s and 1600s Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) played a significant role in their survival. As the first settlers stepped ashore, forests of the four main varieties of SYP – Loblolly,…