The use of domestic hardwood species was more visible at the recent 2024 Fall High Point Market. The annual show attracted thousands of manufacturers, retail
The National Hardwood Wood Lumber Association (NHLA) was thrilled to recently announce the graduation of the 207th Class from the NHLA’s renowned Inspector Training School
The 2024 fall meeting of the Canadian Hardwood Bureau (CHB) was held recently in St. Louis, MO, in conjunction with the National Hardwood Lumber Association’s
Westin Lake Resort and Spa in Henderson, NV, was the site recently for the 106th Annual Railway Tie Association (RTA) Conference. This premier event unites
John Jeffrey Taylor John Jeffrey Taylor of Memphis, TN, was born on September 20, 1955, he passed away at the age of 69 after a
As 2024 winds to a close, the Hardwood Manufacturers Association (HMA) would like to take the time to recognize and thank all of the industry stakeholders who have contributed to HMA’s American Hardwoods™ education and promotion campaign. Your generous support goes a long way in reaching consumers and design/build pros through the American Hardwood Information Center (AHIC) at
HardwoodInfo.com.
Over the past several months, I have spoken with many of you in the hardwood industry and have found one topic that keeps coming up: finding new markets. Either domestically through the Real American Hardwood promotion program or internationally through AHEC activities, there is a critical need to create new hardwood consumers all around the globe. And, while I have found general support for AHEC’s overall mission to “grow the pie” for U.S. exporters through generic educational and promotional activities, I also want to stress the real direct benefits to dues-paying members as opposed to the industry at large who all benefit from generic promotion.
Looking ahead to 2025, what excites you? For many, it’s the hope that things won’t get worse, but there are always opportunities. Where will your
Classic Designs by Matthew Burak DBA TableLegs.com, based in St. Johnsbury, VT, manufactures turned hardwood components and attachment systems and hardwood table legs, bases, tops, and complete tables.
Clark Hardwoods LLC, located in Erin, TN, is making capital investments in its facilities in order to continue to be a leading producer in the hardwood industry.
“We aren’t just making sawmills to sell. We are asking our customers what they need and what they want. We are designing a sawmill that
While 2024 proved to be challenging for most lumber suppliers, many believe that there is hope for 2025. One participant stated, “…any increase in demand at all will be a boost to movement and hopefully pricing.”
Another participant said that despite the headwinds that his company has seen over the course of 2024, there is potential for 2025.
St. Louis, MO, recently welcomed the 2024 National Hardwood Lumber Association’s (NHLA) Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase at the America’s Center Convention Complex with 811
It is a quieter time with the Holiday Season upon us. As we reflect on the past year, and plan for 2025, we cannot help
Mixed reports on the lumber market have been received from throughout the Northeast. In Pennsylvania, a lumber sales representative commented, “I’m going to say the
In the Southeast, reviews provided by lumber representatives have been primarily negative. In Tennessee, a lumber spokesperson felt, at the time of this writing, “the
Throughout the West Coast region sources that were contacted noted that their sales continue to be slower than they were six months ago. In Washington,
The Holiday Season is upon us, and businesses have slowed down somewhat, as expected at this time of year, to spend time with family and
Craig Patch is a purchasing agent for Carlisle Wide Plank Floors (CWPF) which is headquartered in Stoddard, NH. Working out of the manufacturing facility in
Granite Valley Forest Products Installs Signode Auto Bander Granite Valley Forest Products, located in New London, WI, recently installed and started on operations on a
In October, more than 50 members of the Hardwood Manufacturers Association (HMA), non-members, and industry suppliers gathered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for the Association’s Fall Regional Meeting. Over three days, attendees shared knowledge, saw new technology and equipment in action, and caught up with industry colleagues—new and old.
