MSR Annual Workshop
April 29 - May 1, 2026 | Orange Beach, AL
Save the date for the 2026 MSR Workshop
Begun in 1995, the MSR Workshop brings together members of the entire lumber supply chain, from production and grading to sales and distribution to end users, and offers a unique opportunity for participants to directly network and gain a broader perspective on the MSR market and opportunities for growth.Read more about the 2025 Workshop as well as how this unique event has been a valuable experience for many over the past 20+ years:
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Save the date and check back for more details about session topics and other activities as they become available.
“Sometimes we don't know what we don't know. Getting together at an event like the Workshop gives everyone a chance to keep their ears open for new opportunities and ways to become more efficient.”
–Mike Momb, Hansen Pole Buildings
Schedule
Wednesday, 4/29
- Golf Outing at Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club or Fishing Charter
- Social Hour
- Independent Dinner
Thursday, 4/30
- Educational Sessions
- Plant Tour: Canfor
- Hosted Dinner
Friday, 5/1
- Educational Sessions
- Roundtable
Please note that the schedule of events is subject to change.
Hotel Information
Island House Hotel – a DoubleTree by Hilton
26650 Perdido Beach Blvd
Orange Beach, AL 36561
Hotel Deadline: April 6, 2026
To book via phone and/or extend your stay before or after the workshop, please contact the reservations department at 251-981-6100 and mention the block code for reference of CDT908.
Rates and Registration
Register by March 15, 2026, to receive early-bird pricing.
| MSRLPC Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|
| Early-bird Rate (before 3/15) | $900 | $1,015 |
| Standard Rate (after 3/15) | $1,025 | $1,150 |
| Guest Rate | $175 | $175 |
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2026 MSR Workshop - Plant Tour
Canfor
Axis, AL
In 2024, Canfor opened a modern sawmill in Axis, Alabama. With more than 150 employees, this community in Mobile County is known for its growing industrial sector, close connection to the city of Mobile, and access to the natural beauty of southern Alabama.
Workshop attendees will enjoy learning more about how SYP Structural Lumber is produced as they follow Canfor’s milling process from the logline through the sawline. The tour will also include a visit to the control tower, where visitors can observe both the sawmill and the planer in action. Additional stops may include the finish shed, the dry kiln, and the main office.
“Tours have always been an important aspect of the Workshop because it’s beneficial for CMs to tour other types of facilities where they can see the use of automation, labor, and other manufacturing processes they potentially haven’t seen before.”
–George Hamilton, Roseburg Forest Products
“I attended on the recommendation of a lumber supplier and the entire experience was valuable to me. I learned a lot – from the different presenters to the plant tour and just speaking with other participants.”
–Adam DeBiasio, United Lumber Home Hardware Building Center
“The Workshop puts you in front of the right people in one place to get answers to your questions about MSR, whatever they might be.”
–Ross Harter, Drexel Building Supply
“I enjoy the Workshop because of its intentional focus on creating opportunities for valuable face time. It’s a lot more intimate than other shows I attend during the year, which makes it a forum where you really get to know people and they get to know you.”
–Ben Evans, Birmingham International Forest Products
“It’s a much more tight-knit group than you get at bigger shows. I found a good homogenous mix of suppliers, brokers, and end users that wasn’t too skewed toward one group. That made for good conversations that track with reality. We will try to attend every year in the future!”
–Sam Lewis, Pineridge Lumber
“Lumber is your #1 used item — you need to know what you’re buying and using. The knowledge I gain about the lumber market and the forecast for the coming year is invaluable to my business.”
–Sean Kelly, Automated Building Products
Cancellation Policy: Cancel by March 15, 2026, to receive a registration refund (less a $75 non-refundable processing fee). No refunds will be issued for registrations cancelled after March 15.