Mid-America Lumbermens Association Merges With Northwestern Lumber Association, Creating 1,800-Member Trade Association

HBSDealer reported on Friday (9-1-23) that after four years of planning, the Mid-America Lumbermens Association (MLA) and Northwestern Lumber Association (NLA) announced that they have merged to create one of the largest building material trade associations in the industry.

MLA represents building material dealers and suppliers in Arkansas, Kansas, and Missouri, while NLA represents building material dealers in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North and South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Upper Michigan.

According to the report, the combined organizations will operate under the Northwestern Lumber Association umbrella until further notice and will represent over 1,800 building material dealers, as well as over 150 suppliers/manufacturers.

NLA has served as the managing partner of MLA since 2019 and has enjoyed helping the organization grow its membership footprint and its offerings. By merging the MLA and NLA membership base, the association expands networking opportunity for all members, connecting them to broader resources for products, services, educational opportunities, and advocacy.