The Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association

The Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association (MLMA) was originally organized in 1954 as the Mississippi Pine Manufacturers Association to promote the sale and use of southern yellow pine lumber produced by Mississippi sawmills. In 1978, the name was changed to Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association and focus changed to include both hardwood and pine mills. MLMA's hardwood mills are now an integral part of its membership. Associate memberships include business-related companies and suppliers, lumber wholesalers, lumber producers in other states. Any company who supports or does business with MLMA mill members is eligible for Associate Membership.

MLMA mill members include responsible manufacturers of quality Southern Lumber, both pine and hardwood, representing all lumber-producing sections of Mississippi. Its members contribute to the economy of their local communities, the state and nation by providing jobs and products. They play a leading role as good citizens through scholarship and award programs and in the conservation of renewable natural resources.

Quality & Production

Member mills of the Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association are dedicated to the manufacture and shipment of quality pine and hardwood lumber. All lumber produced by member mills conforms to the American Lumber Standards (ALSC) and is grade marked by an approved Grade Marking System. All lumber produced by MLMA member mills equals or exceeds ALSC standards. Both hardwood and pine mills recognize the importance of producing high quality, grade-marked lumber. MLMA member mill production capacity exceeds two and one-half billion board feet of lumber annually.

Objectives

  • To provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and valuable industry contacts through MLMA Meetings, Conventions and Trade Shows
  • To give Mississippi lumber producers a unified voice in addressing matters of interest and importance to the industry
  • To promote the use of Southern pine and hardwood lumber
  • To emphasize the importance of the lumber and wood products industry to the economy
  • To work with affiliate groups to achieve these and other goals