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Can a Hardwood mill maximize yield and cut a mill-run? I see it as a fundamental business choice; to maximize your yield you must engage

The summer season may be winding down, but HMA members are revving up for an over-the-top Regional Meeting soon to convene in the Show-Me State.

Proposed “geolocation” requirement would discriminate against small nonindustrial operators The new EU Anti Deforestation legislation, first presented as a draft in November of last year,

The Wood Component Manufacturers Association (WCMA) is joining forces with the Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America (WMMA) to hold a joint Fall Conference & Plant

It is my pleasure to write for the first time as the executive director of NHLA. I have always believed in the value of associations

Over the course of the week, a lot of ‘stuff’ finds its way into my email or floats across my desk. And no matter how

Born in 1931, Hans Bølling has had a trailblazing career in architecture and design that began in the 1950s. Bølling led the way in establishing

Subfloors are the foundation for wood floors, and as a result, any wood floor installation will only be as good as the subfloor beneath it.

The lazy, hazy days of summer are upon us. While I’m tempted to play “hookie” from the office to enjoy my morning coffee on the

Studio Swine Unpacks An Epic Anthology Of American Hardwood Furniture Design Curated and designed by Studio Swine, ‘Forest Tales’ brings together 22 specially selected designs

As the Biden Administration approaches its two-year mark, the federal government has undertaken many initiatives to place climate mitigation front and center on policies ranging

Trees are not only a renewable resource, but wood products made of responsibly harvested trees provide physical and psychological renewal to people who live, work

Slow Design For Fast Change From November 2021 to February 2022, Berlin’s Kunstgewerbemuseum (Museum of Decorative Arts) opened its permanent collection for a special showcase

These past several months I’ve been on the road for the Association, and it’s been wonderful seeing and speaking with you. What hasn’t been so

It has been a busy spring, and I have enjoyed being back on the road attending a number of industry events and seeing members in

Developed by the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) in collaboration with Disegno, the quarterly design magazine, Words on Wood is a podcast taking an in-depth

HMA’s 2022 National Conference and Expo is now just a fond memory. But what a memory! After two years of confinement, our HMA members were

The Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA) recently kicked off 2022 at its Annual Meeting at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Miramar Beach, Florida.

On October 1, 2021, the USA Pavilion at EXPO 2020 Dubai welcomed guests after being postponed more than a year. The first World Expo held

In addition to taking up a packed agenda in early 2022, House lawmakers and Senate incumbents running to keep their seats, or as we say

Early Bird Registration Opens April 4 The year 2022 marks the 125th meeting of the National Hardwood Lumber Association! Founded in 1898, the first meeting