Welcome to the Media Center

The Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA) is a non-profit trade organization that has represented the softwood lumber industry located in the New England and Mid-Atlantic states since 1933.  As the lumber grading authority for the region, NELMA offers a variety of inspection services and programs that include extensive educational and marketing activities.  We invite you to explore our website to learn more about the versatile and sustainable Eastern White Pine, Eastern Spruce, and Balsam Fir lumber products manufactured by members of the Association! Here's a few items to get you started:

Press Materials

An Eastern White Pine Grade "Swatch"

The King's Broad Arrow and Eastern White Pine

The White Pine Series of Architectural Monographs

A Designer's Gallery

The 2012 Sustainable Versatility Design Awards

For additional information, please contact NELMA's Media Relations:

Kim Drew, APR

706.568.9504

kimdrewpr@bellsouth.net