Maine Forest Products Council

10/31/2026

Welcome home, Lily!

10/29/2026

Today we were pleased to join Governor Janet Mills, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Maine TREE Foundation and others at the Blaine House to honor Don and Will Cole, 2026 recipients of the prestigious Austin H. Wilkins Forest Stewardship Award.

This award is presented annually by DACF in partnership with Maine TREE Foundation to recognize individuals and organizations that demonstrate exceptional and sustainable management of Maine's working forests.

Owners of MFPC member company Trees Ltd, a family-run logging business established in 1986, Will and Don are deeply committed to sustainable forestry, industry advocacy and public forest-based education.

Please join us in congratulating Will and Don on receiving this premier recognition.

10/26/2026

Last week, MFPC continued its membership outreach efforts with a visit to the Timberhp facility at the former Madison Paper site. Having last toured this facility three years ago, it was great to see how much progress has been made with all three product lines now up and running.

With approximately 75 employees, TimberHP is doing something that nobody else is in North America – converting wood chips, primarily residuals from forest operations, into high-quality wood fiber insulation that is vapor-open, sound-absorbing and carbon-storing. Importantly, their insulation is cost competitive and it out-competes traditional fiberglass and mineral wool insulation on many fronts.

This visit falls on the heels of the announcement of an exciting new partnership between TimberHP and Weyerhaeuser (another MFPC member), to distribute TimberBatt and TimberBoard insulation to builders, dealers and contractors across the US. According to their announcement, this partnership will help make wood fiber a mainstream building choice, and it will further the development of what is possible for wood.

How exciting for Madison, Maine!

Many thanks to Matthew O'Malia, Steve and Jessica for taking the time to meet with the MFPC team. We look forward to bringing the knowledge learned back to Augusta to inform our advocacy efforts.

10/23/2026

From our roots to today, the forest products industry remains one of the essential industries of Maine. With continued innovation and investment, the industry is here to stay.

10/22/2026

That $8.3 has a lot of zeros behind it. Forest products are essential to our economy. Whether it is raw materials or manufactured items, Maine is a leader in the forest products economy.

10/21/2026

Our forests are one of our greatest natural resources. With the good management of landowners, the hard work of loggers and truckers, and the ever-growing demand for sustainable, paper and wood products; our industry will remain a powerhouse for years to come.

10/20/2026

We are proud be a major industry in Maine! Thank you to all the men and women of the industry who make us what we are.

10/16/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest member, Agri-access!

Trusted by 120+ ag-minded organizations nationwide, Agri-Access partners with lenders, retailers and fintechs to deliver digital-first financing built for agriculture. From community banks to national platforms, partners rely on Agri-Access for deep agricultural expertise, disciplined lending practices and the scale to support rural communities nationwide.

10/14/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest member, Katahdin Trust. A locally owned and managed community bank founded in Patten on March 7, 1918, Katahdin Trust has more than $1 billion in assets and 180 employees. With 16 full-service branches throughout northern Maine, greater Bangor, and the Portland regions, relationships are at the heart of what they do.

10/13/2026

Check out and share this great promotional video on modern manufacturing by our partners at the Manufacturers Association of Maine. All across our state, there are so many opportunities in forest products manufacturing for those entering the workforce or looking to change careers. Technology isn't replacing these jobs - it's enhancing them.

"For generations, Maine people have built things that matter. Now it's our turn to build what comes next. Behind these walls are opportunities. The doors aren't closed, they're wide open. And there's a place for you inside."

Behind ordinary walls, extraordinary things are happening.Across ...