Canadian Lumbermen's Association

The membership of the CLA is divided into four bureaus primarily servicing the softwood and hardwood lumber manufacturing community. The Wood Products Manufacturing & Inspection Bureau (WPMIB) is comprised of softwood lumber manufacturers, the Wholesale & Export Bureau (W&Ex) includes softwood wholesalers and exporters, the Hardwood Bureau is comprised of hardwood manufacturers, hardwood flooring manufacturers, hardwood wholesalers, etc., and Associates are members that do not per se manufacture lumber, but provide products and services to the lumber industry.

The Canadian Lumbermen's Association (CLA) has members in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes as well as in 18 states of the US. We also count a few members from the United Kingdom. The CLA membership is divided into four bureaus: the Wood Products Manufacturing and Inspection Bureau, the Hardwood Bureau, the Wholesale and Export Bureau and the Associate Bureau. Principally, the CLA strives to promote the interests and conserve the rights of those engaged in lumbering operations, or in the manufacture, sale or distribution of lumber and other related products.

• 100 years of distinguished service.
• Recognized grade marking agency.
• Develops industry submissions on various topics.
• Engages in tariff negotiations.
• Strives to ensure efficient and economical transportation through negotiations with road, rail and water carriers.
• Forum for exchange of technical information with industry and government.
• Supports and actively participates in several important organizations including the Canadian Wood Council and the Canadian Forest Industries Council.

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