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Softwood Export Council Trade Missions Generate International Sales For U.S Suppliers

Trade missions are one of the most effective ways for U.S. suppliers to connect with buyers and improve their understanding of international markets. In 2023 alone, SEC trade missions resulted in over $5 million in reported sales. SEC missions have been effective in both developing opportunities in emerging markets and new opportunities in established markets. […]

Slow The Pendulum And Utilize The NHLA Membership 

I hate amusement parks. I refuse to go on the rides that drop you. I can handle the speeds, but I can’t handle my stomach going into my throat.  I try breathing and all sorts of ways to cope with the drop, but they never fully work and the ride overwhelms me.  The price drop […]

What Did You Learn Today?

Each morning at our recent National Conference in Charleston, SC, Nate Irby, executive director of the Railway Tie Association, greeted me with a basic question: “What did you learn today?” Granted, it wasn’t even 8 a.m., and I was only awake for a couple hours on those days, but it did get me thinking and […]

AHEC Brings Maple To Milan With The Class of ’24

Giles Tettey Nartey and Parti create furniture inspired by food and fabric For the American Hardwood Export Council, Milan Design Week is a crucial date on the calendar. The April event provides an unparalleled opportunity not only to showcase the design possibilities of sustainable Hardwoods, but also to provide a platform for creative collaborations with […]

Slow The Pendulum And Utilize The NHLA Membership 

I hate amusement parks. I refuse to go on the rides that drop you. I can handle the speeds, but I can’t handle my stomach going into my throat.  I try breathing and all sorts of ways to cope with the drop, but they never fully work and the ride overwhelms me.  The price drop […]

What Did You Learn Today?

Each morning at our recent National Conference in Charleston, SC, Nate Irby, executive director of the Railway Tie Association, greeted me with a basic question: “What did you learn today?” Granted, it wasn’t even 8 a.m., and I was only awake for a couple hours on those days, but it did get me thinking and […]

AHEC Brings Maple To Milan With The Class of ’24

Giles Tettey Nartey and Parti create furniture inspired by food and fabric For the American Hardwood Export Council, Milan Design Week is a crucial date on the calendar. The April event provides an unparalleled opportunity not only to showcase the design possibilities of sustainable Hardwoods, but also to provide a platform for creative collaborations with […]

EUDR Update And Latest Developments

AHEC is currently in the process of implementing the next phase of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) response mechanism for U.S. Hardwoods.  The framework that is being developed comprises the following components: The database of U.S. Hardwood harvest geolocations will be prepared and maintained by a technical consultancy commissioned by AHEC that will combine […]

Getting Down To Business

It’s hard to believe that it’s already May. The year is certainly moving quickly, but it’s as busy as ever at the HMA office. Following is a quick recap to get you caught up on HMA business.  In late March, HMA hosted another successful and memorable National Conference and Expo. The feedback we’ve received from […]

Make The Changes We Need To Make

We all know that there have been a lot of Hardwood mills that have shut down over the past year. I ran my own Hardwood business once, and I shut it down. You may remember it. I worked with Jartek based in Finland, promoting thermal modification. I helped build several systems, including Superior Thermowood of […]