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Why Knot: Call Over To The Other Side

Words have the power to influence people. The statement, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness,” led to a revolutionary war. Or how about the statement “I […]

Despite Current Headwinds, AHEC Sees Europe As An Important Growth Market For U.S. Hardwoods

There’s no denying 2023 was a challenging year for U.S. Hardwood mills: production hit historically low levels and demand has declined both domestically and in export markets around the world, including in Europe, where lumber exports are down nearly 40 percent compared to 2022.  And in the current economic and geopolitical situation, we’re under no illusions […]

Adding Star Power To The Industry In 2024

Who isn’t always looking for ways to keep valuable conversations going with customers and others who could benefit from learning what you know–especially when it relates to the Hardwood industry? This year the Chinese astrological calendar has put our industry in the spotlight, without even trying, because 2024 is the Year of the Wood Dragon. […]

SCMA

Cypress Promotion In 2024 Late last month, members of the Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA), along with promotion sponsors, gathered for the association’s 2024 Annual Meeting at The Charleston Place in Charleston, South Carolina. The event was held in conjunction with the Hardwood Manufacturers Association’s 2024 National Conference and Expo held at the luxury hotel. […]

Why A Diversified Demand Base Is Key To Lasting Demand For Wood Products

Lumber demand from single-family home construction and remodeling is volatile—the last few years alone have seen major swings from the COVID pandemic in 2020 to high interest rates last year. To minimize the impact of that volatility on the wood products industry, the work of the Softwood Lumber Board to expand and diversify Softwood lumber […]

AWC Releases New Standards Used to Design & Build U.S. Wood Structures

The American Wood Council (AWC) has just released three new 2024 wood design standards: the National Design Specification® for Wood Construction (NDS®), Wood Frame Construction Manual (WFCM) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, and Fire Design Specification for Wood Construction (FDS). These publications are the result of five years of work by AWC staff and committees […]

APA Names New Chair, Vice Chair, Chair Of Finance, Trustees Join APA Board

Matthew Brown has been promoted to the newly created position – director of energy policy and code, effective December 18, 2023. With over 15 years of experience in the construction industry, Brown brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to APA. His career began with a prominent regional production builder and progressed through roles at […]

Bringing NAWLA Education To You

For over 130 years, the North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) has been the uniting bond from one end of the supply chain to the other, helping the industry grow by helping NAWLA members grow. The vision for 2024 is no different. If anything, NAWLA and the NAWLA Board of Directors are looking to help […]

Industry Education And Networking In Charming Charleston

In just a few short weeks, HMA members, non-members, industry suppliers, and other stakeholders will be convening at The Charleston Place in Charleston, South Carolina, for HMA’s 2024 National Conference and Expo. Slated for Monday–Wednesday, March 25–27, the event will provide plenty of in-demand learning sessions; sold out exhibit space; and networking opportunities to mix, […]

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. 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 […]