If the attendance at the recent Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association, Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers, Inc., and Hardwood Manufacturers Association shows are any indication, it appears that
Recent experience has taught us all that predictions can be far off the mark. Nonetheless, the forest products industry is hiring, and looking at the
Many of you will soon be joining us in Miramar Beach, Florida for HMA’s 2022 National Conference and Expo. If you have yet to finalize
BY JOHN FORBESMANUFACTURER SERVICES DIRECTORNATIONAL WOOD FLOORING ASSOCIATIONCHESTERFIELD, MO 800-422-4556 WWW.NWFA.ORG Wood floors have been a part of human culture for centuries. This is evidenced
BY RENEE HORNSBYDIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONSNATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER ASSOCIATIONMEMPHIS, TN 901-399-7560 www.nhla.com Every four years, the National Hardwood Lumber Association accepts proposals for changing
On November 17, 2021, the European Commission (EC) announced a proposal for a new Regulation to reduce global deforestation and forest degradation driven by EU
AHEC Works with Young Designers in Germany and a Prestigious Berlin Museum to Showcase the Environmental Credentials of American Hardwoods. Designers today have an enormous
HMA’s 2022 National Conference and Expo is fast approaching, and I look forward to meeting with many of you in Florida, March 23-25. If you
It seems like Congress drafted and passed a comprehensive Farm Bill just yesterday, but the old saying that time flies is a true one. The
As we wrap up 2021, I am grateful that the WCMA was able to add value to WCMA members by creating opportunities to network, participate
BY RENEE HORNSBYDIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONSNATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER ASSOCIATIONMEMPHIS, TN 901-399-7560 www.nhla.com Civilizations around the world have been celebrating the start of each new
Those who know me well also know that the mention of wine gets my attention. No surprise then, that a Wall Street Journal article about
THE DILEMMA: How many times have you unwrapped a gift, enjoyed whatever it was (Uncle Si Bobblehead, Bob Ross Chia Pet, Cousin Eddie bathrobe) a
The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) and THINK! Design present REIMAGINE, AHEC’s biggest and most ambitious design collaboration in India to date. The project challenges
BY JOHN FORBESMANUFACTURER SERVICES DIRECTORNATIONAL WOOD FLOORING ASSOCIATIONCHESTERFIELD, MO 800-422-4556 WWW.NWFA.ORG Centuries ago, wood floors were rough-hewn timbers that were cut by hand and left
Members of the Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA), along with SCMA promotion sponsors, recently gathered in West Palm Beach, Florida, for the SCMA’s 2021 Mid-Year
The World Forest ID (WFID) has set itself an ambitious target – to establish a geo-referenced global wood sample library and database to allow use
The Biden Administration and Congressional Democrats, who cling to razor thin majorities in the House and Senate, continue to try to stitch together a workable
BY ALLISON DEFORDEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NORTH AMERICAN FOREST FOUNDATIONCOLLIERVILLE, TN 901-860-4131 adeford@northamericanforestfoundation.org Did you know that more and more, research confirms that being exposed to natural
We each learn in different ways. I am always appreciative when family, friends and colleagues share information that opens my eyes, my heart and my
The Wood Component Manufacturers Association (WCMA) is joining forces with the Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America (WMMA) to hold a joint Fall Conference & Plant
