The Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association (GLTPA) has provided proven leadership in the Lake States Forest products industry for over 75 years. GLTPA is a non-profit organization proud to represent members in Michigan and Wisconsin and is committed to leading Forest Products Industry in sustainable forest management.
Major Sponsor of the Great Lakes Logging & Heavy Equipment EXPO
Contact GLTPA at 715-304-2861 for more information on the 2024 EXPO! Or email: info@gltpa.org
5 August 2024
We Have More Influence Than We Think. Many years ago, I was told to follow the money trail through the government, and that is where the source of policy decisions lead. In Wisconsin, forest products contribute $24 billion or 5.8% of the state's total output. Michigan's forest products add $20 billion to the state's economy, which accounts for 3.7% of the state's gross production.
5 August 2024
Greetings, Road funding or more accurately, lack thereof, is the topic of the day in many states throughout the U.S. Whether a person owns a vehicle or not, all are dependent on a reliable rural and urban infrastructures for their wellbeing. TETCOALITION.org reports that there are 1.475 billion cars worldwide and those cars are traveling 3 trillion miles. It also reports that the U.S. has 4.26% of the population and has 19% of the world’s cars.
5 August 2024
CrossTrac Equipment Keeps Their Focus on Forestry. CrossTrac Equipment continues to grow and expand, even in the most challenging market the logging industry has seen in the Great Lakes in a very long time. Loggers understand that having an equipment partner with a dedicated focus on their unique needs helps them keep things moving.
5 August 2024
Is it Logging Congress or Expo? By Mike Monte These days everybody looks forward to Logging Expo, and as soon as they can get the Labor Day festivities over with, they get ready for the trip to either Escanaba or Green Bay. This big annual event used to be called Logging Congress.