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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.

In breaking news, the European Commission (EC) announced on October 2, 2024 that in response to pressures from international partners, the full implementation of the EUDR could be delayed by a year. The EC states this is to “give concerned parties additional time to prepare.” This proposal will still have to be approved by the […]

The value of education can’t be overstated. That includes the value of trades as much as it does the value of university. I have a trade; I first learned to be a locksmith before starting university. If times get tough, I can always return to locksmithing or a life of crime to support my family. […]

As the holidays approach, memories of past seasons often come to mind. Remember flipping through the big Sears Roebuck Wish Book or JCPenney catalog—or more modern versions—as a kid and making a wish list of what you’d like Santa to bring? Back then, out lists included toys, games, bikes—maybe even stereo equipment (that’s really dated!) […]

The Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA) members and promotion sponsors recently gathered for the association’s Mid-Year Meeting at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. The event was held in conjunction with the International Woodworking Fair. During the two-day event, members and promotion sponsors convened to hear updates on the SCMA’s promotion campaign, previewed […]

This September, the American Hardwood Export Council launched an ambitious project challenging some of the most innovative designers in China to create something celebrating the relationship between people and wood as a material. Ten designers focused on the resonance of forest inherent in the wood, the very “Echo” of the material, to inform how they […]