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
AHEC joined forces with Vogue magazine to present the results of the Natural Born Collective, AHEC’s creative collaboration with Polish design and timber engineering students
The world-renowned business guru Peter Drucker once said that “Effective leaders are not about making speeches or being liked; real leaders are defined by results
2021 is finally here and the NHLA Management team and staff are already hard at work executing the Operational Plans we developed last fall. So,
Engineered wood floors look similar to solid wood floors when in-use. Their construction, however, differs because they are manufactured using multiple layers instead of one.
Building on the success of 2020’s “CONNECTED” project that featured some of Europe’s most well-known and established designers, this year’s focus will be on young,
As announced last month, HMA’s National Conference and Expo 2021 is a GO! All roads lead to the Hyatt Regency Austin, March 24-26. And all
In 1948, NHLA “borrowed” a one room garage area from Nicky Brothers Lumber Company to house the first class of the NHLA Inspector Training School.
Well 2020 did not turn out quite as we had hoped! Our plans for a European Plant Tour Event, Regional One-Day Event, and of course
No matter your political persuasion, the seemingly endless 2020 Election is over. Now the votes are cast, and the people have spoken, although it took
As a response to the need for behavioral change brought about by the pandemic, AHEC challenged three prominent Emirati designers to develop versatile public seating
Happy New Year! (I hope!) You’re reading this in January of 2021. However, to meet publication deadlines, this column was submitted in November 2020, as
Whether you’re happy with the outcome of last month’s election or not you’ve still got a choice to make. Write off 2020 as the train
It is the season to be thankful, so I thought I would make giving thanks the focus of my article this month. Over the course
The American Hardwood Export Council has brought together its species and grading guides into a single Guide to Sustainable American Hardwoods, complete with lavishly illustrated
