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NWFA Expo 2026 And The Hardwood Trends Shaping The Year Ahead
NWFA Expo 2026 And The Hardwood Trends Shaping The Year Ahead As the wood flooring industry looks ahead to a new year, professionals are preparing for steady demand, evolving design preferences, and continued innovation across products and installation methods. One of the best opportunities to see these forces converge will be at NWFA Expo 2026, […]
Why Knot Use Your Voice For Hardwood This Arbor Day
Why Knot Use Your Voice For Hardwood This Arbor Day When the world uses more North American hardwood, the benefits extend far beyond the forest products industry. Healthy markets for hardwood help keep forests as forests, support rural communities, and reduce reliance on higher-cost, more carbon-intensive substitutes across global supply chains. When hardwood demand declines, […]
Are You Ready For the Hardwood Industry’s Resurgence?
Are You Ready For the Hardwood Industry’s Resurgence? HMA’s 2026 National Conference and Expo is just around the corner. Taking place Wednesday–Friday, March 25–27, at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront in Jacksonville, Florida, the three-day conference is packed with meetings, inspiring speakers, thought-provoking learning sessions; and the expo hours and receptions will provide the networking and […]
What Will 2026 Bring For Trade?
What Will 2026 Bring For Trade? Ashley A. Amidon, CAEExecutive DirectorInternational WoodProducts Association 2025 was quite the tumultuous year for any business involved in international trade, and especially importers of wood products that endured months of uncertainty associated with the Trump Administration’s Section 232 investigation on the national security impact of wood products. While our […]
Reflecting On 2025 And Looking Ahead: WCMA’s Commitments To Member Growth And Industry Connection
Reflecting On 2025 And Looking Ahead: WCMA’s Commitments To Member Growth And Industry Connection As we close out another productive year at the Wood Component Manufacturers Association, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the milestones, challenges and achievements that shaped our industry and our community. This past year underscored the strength, resilience and craftsmanship […]
Why Knot Spread The Hardwood Message?
Why Knot Spread The Hardwood Message? Of all the important things I do at the NHLA, I love telling the hardwood story the most—and I believe it is one of the most important things I can do. Without me, the NHLA will still meet its core objectives. Lumber Services and Grading Rules Dana Spessert, our […]
Washington D.C. 2026 – What’s In Store For The New Year?
Washington D.C. 2026 – What’s In Store For The New Year? The final quarter of 2025 was a bit of a roller coaster. Tension and partisan bickering punctuated much of the last months of the year as the longest government funding lapse in history (43 long days) dragged on. On Wednesday, November 12th, the U.S. […]
The SLB’s Investments Are Critical For Both Developers And Lumber Producers
The SLB’s Investments Are Critical For Both Developers And Lumber Producers Credit: Raftermen Photography As Managing Director of Timberland and Innovative Wood Products at Jamestown, I wear two distinct hats that reflect the dual priorities of our business. As a forester, I oversee our investors’ timberland portfolio of nearly 90,000 acres spanning Georgia, Alabama, Pennsylvania, […]
The Future of Lumber, Led by NAWLA
The Future of Lumber, Led by NAWLA Introducing NAWLA’s New Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan The lumber and building materials distribution channel is changing faster than ever, and the North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) is changing right alongside. Over the past year, we embarked on something significant: reimagining our mission and vision to truly […]
Softwood Export Council Achieves $688 Million In International Sales For U.S. Softwood Suppliers
Softwood Export Council Achieves $688 Million In International Sales For U.S. Softwood Suppliers By Rose BradenPresidentSoftwood Export Councilrbraden@softwood.org In a year when the nation has paid close attention to the effective use of federal funds, the Softwood Export Council (SEC) continues to demonstrate how government support can yield significant economic returns. Operating as a lean […]
