AWMA Reports Robust Log Competitions, Focuses On Domestic Markets
The American Walnut Manufacturers Association (AWMA) met at the recent IHLA Convention to conduct one of their bi-annual membership meetings. Members reported robust competition for logs both for domestic and international consumption.
AWMA is focusing on new domestic marketing strategies to increase opportunities in the United States.
Anthony Moody and Joe Jones, Missouri Walnut Group, Neosho, MO;
and Terry Miller, National Hardwood Magazine, Memphis, TN
Brian Brookshire, Executive Director, American Walnut Manufacturers Association, Jefferson City, MO; Rob Kukowski, Kamps Hardwoods Inc., Caledonia, MI; and Matt Yest, Kendrick Forest Products Inc., Edgewood, IA
AWMA will be exhibiting at the International Woodworking Fair (IWF) in Atlanta this summer.
Additionally, AWMA is beginning a relationship with the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute in Michigan to begin showcasing Walnut in projects produced by their students.
Kirk Bachman, Missouri Walnut LLC, Neosho, MO; Cole Spurgin, Moravia Hardwoods LLC, Moravia, IA; and Bill Long, Midwest Hardwood Company LLC, Maple Grove, MN
Tony Pescaglia, MO PAC Lumber Co., Fayette, MO; Thomas Braun, HOLZ BRAUN GmbH and Co. KG, Reutlingen, Germany; and Phillip Smith, Stoltzfus Hardwoods, Peach Bottom, PA
The next meeting of the AWMA will be in conjunction with the National Hardwood Lumber Association Convention in Cleveland this fall.
Learn more at walnutassociation.org.
For more information on this summer’s International Woodworking Fair (IWF) in Atlanta, click here: iwfatlanta.com
Ronnie Smith, D & D Hardwood LLC, Racine, MO; Nathan Phillips and Greg Beaumont, G.L. Beaumont Lumber Company Inc., Ramsey, IL; and Bucky Pescaglia, MO PAC Lumber Co., Fayette, MO
