
About PWLA
The Portland Wholesale Lumber Association began in the early 1920's as way for industry members to gather and discuss issues of all types. Since then it has been a long standing tradition throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Mission Statement
To provide a local organization that affords the opportunity for Pacific Northwest lumber wholesalers, mills, manufacturers, and distributors to network with each other and, affords the opportunity to show support for our industry and the mills in the Pacific Northwest on whom the wholesalers depend for their livelihood. This is done primarily by supporting the forest products industry through activities that promote education about the industry, hosting an annual luncheon for the Pacific Northwest mills that recognizes their value, and showing recognition for those who have contributed to the community and industry by awarding a

NEWS | EVENTS
News | Events
PWLA CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON – 100 YEAR CELEBRATION
December 2, 2022 at the Salem Convention Center in Salem, Oregon
2022 Christmas Luncheon Flier & Google Signup OR Print and Mail Form
Lumberman of the year
2022 Lumberman of the Year. Email nominations to Gunnar Brinck: gbrinck@disdero.com
New award: 2022 Young Lumber Person of the Year. Fill out nomination form.
Logs to Lumber Tour
2022 Logs to Lumber Tour: Zip-O Mills and Zip-O Laminators in Eugene, Oregon
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
First Tuesday of every month at 3:00pm. All lumber wholesalers are invited to attend.
Contact info@portlandwholesalelumberassociation.org to verify meeting location.
Lumberman
The purpose of the Lumberman of the Year Award is to recognize an individual in the Northwest Lumber Wholesale and Sawmill Industry. The selection criterion includes:
The length of time in the industry. Contributions to the community, State, & Nation. Support of the greater Portland area lumber wholesale industry.
History
