Connect with Customers and Find New Buyers at 2026 AHEC Events and Pavilions In challenging markets, the personal relationship between suppliers and customers is more
Why Knot Gift Yourself A Good Story? The holiday season always reminds us of the power of a good story—and in the hardwood industry, there’s
How Can Your Company Benefit From AHEC Membership? Over the past several months, I have spoken with many of you in the hardwood industry and
This Season’s Hottest Gift (Not as expensive as you might think–and certainly less expensive than the cost of industry decline.) The season of gift-giving is
Why Knot Show That All Hardwood Matters? Struggles in the hardwood industry aren’t the fault of any one issue—they’re the result of everything hitting at
Sights Set On 2026 It’s hard to believe that it’s already December, but I think we can all agree that we’re ready for a new
Why Knot Lead Your Board Of Directors? Leadership matters. It shapes people, organizations, and outcomes. From politics to church, businesses to families, we’ve all seen
Shaping The Future Of Wood Flooring Amid Uncertainty As we approach 2026, the hardwood flooring industry is looking ahead with both optimism and caution. Members
EUDR May Be Delayed, But American Hardwood Assured Platform Still Important On September 23rd, news broke that the European Union is strongly considering another delay
Promoting Southern Cypress When it comes to promoting Cypress building products, the Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA) leads the charge. From partnering with magazines on
Mission Critical: Keeping Forestry And Wood Products Off The Endangered Industry List Encyclopedia salespeople, switchboard operators, and lamplighters. What do they all have in common?
Why Knot Know Your Lumber Recovery? I climbed Mt. Rainier last year. In preparation, I went through my gear and removed unnecessary weight. My climbing
Washington’s Fall Agenda It has been an action packed first seven months of the 119th Congress. Lobbyists are fatigued as are Capitol Hill staff and
Leading The Hardwood Industry’s Resurgence A few weeks ago, HMA members, promotion sponsors, and 2025 National Conference and Expo exhibitors convened in Fort Wayne, Indiana,
Forested Future – A Documentary On U.S. Hardwood Forests Premiering This Fall! For the last two years, the American Hardwood Export Council has worked with
We’re Off To The Hoosier State In a couple of weeks, members of the Hardwood Manufacturers Association (HMA) will be gathering in Fort Wayne, IN,
“American Hardwood Assured” Deforestation-Free Platform Launches How is your company handling customer requests for harvest locations? For many exporters, the idea of coming up with
WCMA On The Road Again I’m happy to report that the move to hosting our flagship plant tour event to the spring was a great
Thermal Modification Is Coming: Why Knot Thermally Modify Knot-Free Wood? I used to be heavily involved with thermally modified wood (TMW). For those unfamiliar, thermal
AHEC Project “No.1 Common” Inspires Designers To Consider Lower Grade Material This June, four designers exhibited three collections in “cabinet grade” American hardwoods at 3daysofdesign
A Milestone For The NWFA: 40 Years Of Excellence And A Vision For The Future For 40 years, the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has
