The American Hardwood Export Council recently submitted its 2022 funding application that outlines our international market growth strategy for the upcoming year. Below is our
The Lacey Act is a United States federal conservation law that was enacted in 1900. Initially, the Lacey Act was designed to protect wild game
The National Hardwood Lumber Association was formed in 1898 to create a uniform standard of “grading” Hardwood lumber. Since then, NHLA has been the keeper
Midyear already! And with each new day, I’m feeling a greater sense of “normalcy.” On the home front, it’s wonderful to again be out and
In May 2021, AHEC exhibited Perpetuum Mobile, a design project in American Hardwoods that celebrates the work of globally renowned Catalan architect Enric Miralles to
The Biden Administration is moving quickly and aggressively to deliver on key promises made during the Presidential election campaign. In addition to the $1.9 trillion
Over the years, all of us have received emails with a note at the bottom suggesting that you better not print that email, or else!
A few weeks ago, I received an email from an individual who was not a member of NHLA. The email was to inquire about the
Nothing stays the same, especially us. And perhaps it’s because my grandchildren are “growing like weeds,” or that several close friends have recently passed away
Demonstrating the legality and sustainability of the U.S. Hardwood industry has long been a major focus of AHEC’s promotional activities. From the early Life Cycle
It’s never easy to say goodbye, especially when you work for an industry that helped build America and even saved it once or twice during
National Conference and Expo 2021 is now in the HMA event(s) ‘completed’ column! And to the HMA members, association colleagues and industry suppliers who made
As we finally start to get a clearer picture of a post-COVID world returning to normal, AHEC has updated our events calendar and are building
BY MICHAEL MARTIN,PRESIDENT & CEO,NATIONAL WOOD FLOORING ASSOCIATION,CHESTERFIELD, MO 800-422-4556WWW.NWFA.ORG Oscar Wilde once said that “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay
The WCMA Board of Directors created its strategic plan for the next two years recently, and included expanded educational and communication programs, as well as
In April 2019, the NHLA Board of Managers approved the NHLA Women in Leadership Award to recognize women leaders in the Hardwood lumber industry. If
President Joe Biden was sworn into office on January 20, 2021 at 12:00 noon, as is customary when a new President begins his term. Federal
Since 1946, the NHLA Inspector Training School (ITS) has graduated over 8,000 industry leaders and innovators who have redefined the Hardwood lumber industry world-wide. In
(no fancy degree or dieting required) Wouldn’t it be nice to live in a world where people understand, value and support trees and sustainable forestry
“REMAKE” was conceived as a response to the need for hands-on experience with American Hardwoods in India’s rapidly expanding furniture manufacturing sector. The American Hardwood
Later this month, our members and many other industry stakeholders will be gathering in Austin for HMA’s 2021 National Conference and Expo. After such a
