Month: December 2023
149 posts
AHEC Addresses Global Issues During NHLA Convention
The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) held a board of directors meeting in conjunction with the recent 126th edition of the National Hardwood Lumber Association Annual Convention & Expo Showcase, held in Louisville, KY at the Omni Louisville Hotel. Additionally, AHEC Executive Director Michael Snow delivered a General Sessions keynote presentation at the NHLA Convention. […]
Lake States Business Trends
Four lumber suppliers from the Lake States region recently agreed that market conditions have been “sluggish” overall in the last six months. According to one Wisconsin based lumber provider at the time of this writing, “Everyone is just buying what they need and not buying anything ahead. “It has been that way for the last […]
AHEC Pavilion Travels To VietnamWood
The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) Hardwood Pavilion recently welcomed guests at the 2023 15th edition of the VietnamWood Woodworking Industry Fair at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City. The four-day event will be held again in 2025 and is organized by the Ministry of Industry & Trade. The co-organizer […]
Northeast Business Trends
Throughout the Northeast lumber sources have mixed sentiments as to how the market is currently faring, with some stating that they are doing worse than they were six months ago and another stating that they are doing about the same. In Pennsylvania, a sawyer said that his business is not doing well, at the time […]
AHEC Greater China, SE Asia Convention Returns To Celebrate 26th Year
The JW Marriott Hotel in Chengdu, China was the site of the return of the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) Greater China and Southeast Asia Convention. This marked the 26th anniversary of the event after a three-year absence. AHEC Executive Director Michael Snow welcomed attendees, stating, “While it seems that we are always reacting to […]
Southeast Business Trends
Lumber sources throughout the Southeast region are a mixed bag, with comments ranging from the market has improved to sales have slowed down. In Tennessee a sawmill representative said that his market has improved, at the time of this writing. “We are doing better than we were six months ago. I think this is due […]
HHP: Taking Pride In Quality Products
“One thing that Marco and Joe have always emphasized is the quality of the products that we produce here at HHP and the pride that we have when we put it into the marketplace.” – Bruce Dahn, HHP, Hardwood Kiln-DriedSales Manager HHP, Inc., located in Henniker, NH, was founded in 1989 when Richard Carrier and […]
West Coast Business Trends
Hardwood lumber suppliers on the West Coast reported stable to busy activity. Niche markets accounted for increased business while other markets stayed the same as the previous report. Throughout the region, several contacts mentioned challenging transportation concerns and are expecting availability shortages in the near term. One source in California said hardwood activity is steady. […]
Integrity, Knowledge and Premium Hardwood Selection at Houston Hardwoods
“We’re constantly exploring new ways to have the best product and service possible because keeping our customers happy has definitely been the key to our success.” – Tim McCoy, Houston Hardwoods, President Houston Hardwoods, headquartered in Houston, TX, offers among the largest selection of hardwoods in Texas. More than 600,000 board feet of hardwoods are […]
