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Lumber Co-operator
As the official publication of the Northeastern Retail Lumber Association and its 14 state and local affiliates, the Lumber Co-operator (LC) is the most widely read magazine by the lumber and building material industry in the Northeast. The LC is printed 5 times per year with each edition providing readers with industry news, financial advice, insurance tips, state and federal updates on legislative and regulatory issues, educational information, and much more! The LC is available both in print and digital formats.
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Lumber Co-operator Archive
SUBSCRIBE TO THE LC:
To subscribe or receive a complimentary copy of the LC, click your preferred version below. Only NRLA members can receive the LC in print by mail.
LC Product Showcase Submissions
Gain Free Exposure—Submit Your Product Showcase Today!
Every issue of the LC features a category of products from our associate members. Some of these categories include Home Envelope Products, Doors, Windows, Decking products, and more.
Participation in these product showcases is FREE for all associate members as a NRLA member benefit. Contact Jacob LaChapelle to gain greater exposure for your company and the products you carry!
2026 Product Showcases: (Click showcase text link below to participate.)
- JANUARY 2026: Timber (Hardwoods, Softwoods, Engineered Wood, Trusses, & Jambs) Form is closed.
- MARCH 2026: Home Envelope (Siding, Roofing, Sealants, and Insulation) Form is closed.
- MAY 2026: Flooring (Coverings, Prefinished, Unfinished, Tongue & Groove, Underlayment, and Finishes & Stains) Forms close: 4/3/26
- JULY 2026: Hardware & Hardlines (Door & Stair Parts, Fasteners (non-decking); Power Tools, and Paint Supplies) Forms close: 8/21/26
- OCT/NOV 2026: Decking, Railing, and Fasteners Forms open on 12/1/25 and Forms close on: 8/21/26
The Lumber Co-operator Mission:
The LC is committed to broadening awareness of critical issues shaping the building material industry. We promise to equip our readers with the necessary tools to compete in an ever-changing business environment.