Category: Columns

HMA’s 2024 National Conference and Expo is just around the corner. And we hope we’ll see you at The Charleston Place in Charleston, SC, Monday–Wednesday,

The award-winning podcast Words on Wood is returning for its fourth season. This season delves even deeper into the world of wood, featuring unexpected and

Many who work in the wood products industry know that trees are comprised mostly of water, more than 50 percent in some species. Because of

I interviewed some job candidates today, as NHLA is looking to hire a new office administrator. I asked each candidate “Where do you see yourself

Pictured Above: The grading of sawn wood into categories as it is processed helps to determine to a large extent the value and potential use

Approaching the end of a calendar year is always a good time for reflection. The Hardwood Federation team did just that as we look back

Looking back on 2023, I am very proud of what the WCMA accomplished. We hosted our third European Plant Tour Event in northern Italy, and

My dad was an engineer. I wanted to be an engineer. I applied to the University of British Columbia and put forestry as a backup

What’s in store for your business in 2024? Are you looking to improve your operations with new equipment? How are you going to pay for

American Hardwood forests stand as a compelling example of global reforestation in action, showcasing nature’s extraordinary capacity for regeneration. Over the last 50 years, the

Doesn’t everyone enjoy the thrill of a great race–what’s your favorite–Formula 1, the Kentucky Derby, or the America’s Cup? While some provide entertainment for spectators,

We are at the end of the year. We are also at the end of the first contract with Magnolia Network for the RAHC. We

In challenging markets, the personal relationship between suppliers and customers is more important than ever. The American Hardwood Export Council is planning a busy schedule

As 2023 winds to a close, the Hardwood Manufacturers Association (HMA) is making preparations for our 2024 National Conference and Expo. The much-anticipated event will

Members of the Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA), along with promotion sponsors, recently gathered in Louisville, Kentucky, for their 2023 Mid-Year Meeting. The event took

Textured wood floors have been popular for several decades, and with good reason. Texturing wood achieves an aged look that often helps to hide minor

We hear a lot in the news about the income gap widening. The rich are getting richer, and the poor are getting poorer. We have

I have 7 kids ages: 23, 21, 20, 14, 12, 7, and 5 – three girls and four boys. They are so different. My oldest

Your strength and expertise is concentrated in the wood and forest products industry, but even so, you’re constantly communicating with one or more of your

A law you’ve never heard of, but need to pay attention to The Hardwood Federation would like to highlight a little-known reporting requirement that will

The seven-story structure, commissioned by commercial real estate firm The Office Group (TOG), lays out a roadmap for the office environment of today. In fact,