​2025 Autumn Spotlight
Plant Tour Host
Timber Products Company
Munising Components
Munising, MI

The Wood Component Manufacturers Association (WCMA) is proud to announce the 2025 Autumn Spotlight Plant Tour, taking place September 9–11 in Munising, Michigan. This highly anticipated event will provide WCMA members, technology partners, and industry affiliates with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at state-of-the-art hardwood manufacturing operations.

Hosted by Timber Products, the tour offers attendees a chance to see their diversified range of wood products manufacturing. Attendees will have a chance to see different processes on one property including a sawmill facility, a veneer processing facility, a lumber finishing line, and their recently announced, new hardwood component facility – Munising Components.

Munising Components is a project that has been five years in the making, and is due to the strong partnership between Timber Products and Eagle Machinery & Supply, Inc.

“This is a great opportunity for our members to witness advanced hardwood processing technology in action, while engaging directly with the minds behind the machinery,” said WCMA Executive Director, Amy Snell. “We’re excited to offer this valuable, in-person learning and networking experience in partnership with two industry leaders.”

The event begins Tuesday, September 9 with a welcome reception, followed by a full-day tour on Wednesday, September 10. The schedule is designed for convenience — giving attendees meaningful insight and connections without major disruption to their workweek.
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For more information and to register, visit the WCMA event website.

Whether you’re making furniture, sourcing materials, or supporting your customers with material specification decisions, this free CEU will equip your team with the knowledge to choose and advocate for sustainable hardwoods.

Space is filling quickly - register your team now!

Specifying North American Hardwoods
1.0 HSW CEU Credit
Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025
Time: 11am CDT

Make Smarter Product & Material Decisions
​For OEMs, distributors, and suppliers with in-house designers or specifiers, staying current on material performance and sustainability is essential.

This CEU explores how North American hardwoods offer more than just natural beauty – it gives your team the knowledge to specify smarter, speak confidently to customers, and strengthen your company’s sustainability story.

Your team will learn how to:

• Identify key design, durability, and application benefits of hardwoods
• Communicate the ecological and wellness advantages to end users
• Compare carbon impacts of hardwoods vs. alternative materials
• Navigate certification programs and responsible forestry standards

Strengthen Your Team
​From architectural millwork to contract furniture, better knowledge leads to better decisions. Give your team the tools to specify hardwoods with confidence—and speak to their full value.

Dear WCMA Members, 

​It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of long-time WCMA member and Past President, Ed Solberg.

Ed was co-owner of Coulee Region Enterprises, Inc and a valued leader within the WCMA community. He served on the WCMA Board of Directors from 1998 to 2001, stepped into the Vice President role in 2003, and proudly served as President in 2005-2007. His commitment to the association continued as Past President through 2008.

Ed’s steadfast dedication to WCMA and the broader woodworking industry left a lasting impact. His leadership, vision, and service are fondly remembered and deeply appreciated.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Ed’s family, friends, and colleagues during this time of loss.

To learn more about Ed’s life and legacy, you may view his obituary here.

Sincerely,
Amy K Snell
Executive Director
Wood Component Manufacturers Association