BPD Merchant Magazine

12/16/2025

IWP is expanding its product offering in the Western U.S. through a new distribution agreement with Huber Engineered Woods.

Read the full story at https://hubs.la/Q03YmJHK0

International Wood Products is now distributing the full range of Huber products in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Northern California

12/16/2025

HARRIGAN HALVES SYP PRODUCTION

Harrigan Lumber is adjusting production amid shifting market conditions—cutting Southern Yellow Pine output by half while navigating ongoing demand challenges.

Read more at https://hubs.ly/Q03YmCFh0

Harrigan Lumber Co. has reduced production levels by 50% at its Monroeville, Al., sawmill and laid off 34 employees, effective Dec. 1.

12/16/2025

TALL WALL DESIGN

Increase efficiency, accuracy and output with Simpson Strong-Tie's isWall—the first standalone wall design application that allows you to model a tall wall and run gravity and wind analysis for all components.

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Increase efficiency, accuracy and output with Simpson Strong-Tie’s isWall—the first standalone wall design application that allows you to model a tall wall and run gravity and wind analysis for all components.

09/26/2025

DJ Wiest, Rim Forest Lumber, Lake Arrowhead , CA, hit a hole in one in today’s Don Gregson Memorial Golf tournament in Yorba Linda—on the closest to the pin hole!

08/08/2025

When your yard is moving fast, accuracy matters.

Color-coded tags make it easy to identify products, reduce errors, and keep shipping and receiving running smoothly.

From brickyards to lumber yards, MidSouth Tag & Label can create custom tags to fit your operations—complete with tear-resistant materials, barcodes, and pre-sorted colors.

📖 Read how color coding can transform your yard workflow:
🔗 https://www.midsouthtl.com/blog-fast-accurate-sorting-starts-with-color-coded-tags-and-placards/

How Brickyards, Lumber Yards, and Shipping Teams Can Stay Organized with Visual Systems