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Connect with Customers and Find New Buyers at 2026 AHEC Events and Pavilions
Connect with Customers and Find New Buyers at 2026 AHEC Events and Pavilions In challenging markets, the personal relationship between suppliers and customers is more important than ever. The American Hardwood Export Council is planning a busy schedule of events in 2026 to develop these connections for your company and grow your global markets. In […]
Why Knot Gift Yourself A Good Story?
Why Knot Gift Yourself A Good Story? The holiday season always reminds us of the power of a good story—and in the hardwood industry, there’s one story we should be telling better: the story of sustainability. Hardwood is the essence of sustainability. Few industries contribute more to forest health, rural economies, and carbon reduction. The […]
Connect with Customers and Find New Buyers at 2026 AHEC Events and Pavilions
Connect with Customers and Find New Buyers at 2026 AHEC Events and Pavilions In challenging markets, the personal relationship between suppliers and customers is more important than ever. The American Hardwood Export Council is planning a busy schedule of events in 2026 to develop these connections for your company and grow your global markets. In […]
Why Knot Gift Yourself A Good Story?
Why Knot Gift Yourself A Good Story? The holiday season always reminds us of the power of a good story—and in the hardwood industry, there’s one story we should be telling better: the story of sustainability. Hardwood is the essence of sustainability. Few industries contribute more to forest health, rural economies, and carbon reduction. The […]
Connect With Customers And Find New Buyers At 2026 AHEC Events And Pavilions
Connect With Customers And Find New Buyers At 2026 AHEC Events And Pavilions By Michael SnowExecutive Director American HardwoodExport Council Sterling, VA703-435-2900www.ahec.org In challenging markets, the personal relationship between suppliers and customers is more important than ever. The American Hardwood Export Council is planning a busy schedule of events in 2026 to develop these connections […]
How Can Your Company Benefit From AHEC Membership?
How Can Your Company Benefit From AHEC Membership? 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. As substitute materials and trade challenges impact our industry every year, there is a critical need to create new […]
This Season’s Hottest Gift
This Season’s Hottest Gift (Not as expensive as you might think–and certainly less expensive than the cost of industry decline.) The season of gift-giving is upon us. Some of us meet this time of year with excitement – others not so much. (Dread might be the word they use.) Certainly, the process can be stressful. […]
Why Knot Show That All Hardwood Matters?
Why Knot Show That All Hardwood Matters? Struggles in the hardwood industry aren’t the fault of any one issue—they’re the result of everything hitting at once. So, I pose this question: Do all our product lines matter equally? What’s more critical—flooring or furniture? Pallets or rail ties? Cabinets or millwork? Logs or lumber? Exports or […]
Sights Set On 2026
Sights Set On 2026 It’s hard to believe that it’s already December, but I think we can all agree that we’re ready for a new year and a fresh start! At the Hardwood Manufacturers Association (HMA), we’re staying busy and making preparations for our 2026 National Conference and Expo, which will take place Wednesday–Friday,March 25–27, at […]
Why Knot Lead Your Board Of Directors?
Why Knot Lead Your Board Of Directors? Leadership matters. It shapes people, organizations, and outcomes. From politics to church, businesses to families, we’ve all seen the difference between good leadership and bad leadership. Throughout my life, I’ve had the privilege of standing on both sides — as a follower and as a leader. And one […]