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AHEC Project “No.1 Common” Inspires Designers To Consider Lower Grade Material

AHEC Project “No.1 Common” Inspires Designers To Consider Lower Grade Material This June, four designers exhibited three collections in “cabinet grade” American hardwoods at 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen. As one of the key events of the design festival, “No.1 Common” became a focal point for the design industry and a conversation starter on how the natural […]

AHEC Project “No.1 Common” Inspires Designers To Consider Lower Grade Material

AHEC Project “No.1 Common” Inspires Designers To Consider Lower Grade Material “Common Room” by Daniel Schofield in No.1 Common Cherry This June, four designers exhibited three collections in “cabinet grade” American hardwoods at 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen. As one of the key events of the design festival, “No.1 Common” became a focal point for the design […]

Tariff Developments Make Advocacy More Important Than Ever

By Ashley Amidon Executive Director, International Wood Products Association Alexandria, VA (703) 820-7807 (c) www.iwpawood.org In the first seven months of his second term, U.S. President Donald Trump has consistently put tariffs at the forefront of his economic strategy. Whether it was the early “punitive” tariffs announced on Canada, Mexico, and China, the Liberation Day […]

The SLB’s Strategy For 3 Billion Board Feet Of New Annual Lumber Demand

The SLB’s Strategy For 3 Billion Board Feet Of New Annual Lumber Demand Credit: Shopworks Architecture Since 2012, the Softwood Lumber Board has focused on its mission to increase demand for softwood lumber through work in code, conversion, communications, and education—with more than 15 billion board feet (BBF) of incremental demand generated since 2012, a […]

From Seed To Harvest: AWC Leads ISO Series For U.S. Wood Products Industry

Jackson MorrillPresident & CEO of the American Wood Council Four years ago, the United States was not involved in setting international standards on the wood products industry’s greenhouse gas emissions. International standards are developed through a consensus and collaborative process, and without U.S. involvement, important standards for our industry may not accurately reflect U.S. wood […]

Updates from the APA Newsroom

Gabriel Farias Joins APA Board Of Trustees Gabriel Farias APA – The Engineered Wood Association Board of Trustees welcomes Gabriel Farias as its newest member. Farias is vice president of OSB manufacturing at LP. He brings extensive experience in operations and a passion for innovation to the Board. Prior to joining LP in 2023, he […]

The Buzz Around This Year’s Traders Market—Everything You Need to Know

This year’s Traders Market is the fall event for professionals looking to strengthen partnerships, discover new business opportunities and stay ahead of industry trends. Taking place November 5–7 in Kansas City, Missouri, Traders Market 2025 offers a revamped attendee experience with new features and more tradeshow floor time. We’ve rounded up some of the top […]

VERT, An AHEC Project In Red Oak Glulam And Climbing Plants, Installed In Germany This Summer 

VERT, An AHEC Project In Red Oak Glulam And Climbing Plants, Installed In Germany This Summer  For the 2024 London Design Festival, AHEC collaborated with Stefan Diez’s industrial design studio Diez Office and urban greening specialists OMCºC to create Vert, a first of its kind structure to address temperature and biodiversity in cities. Massive spans […]

Getting Back To Business

Getting Back To Business I’m happy to report that another successful HMA National Conference and Expo is in the books. It was great seeing HMA members, suppliers and all industry stakeholders in Knoxville, TN. While things were certainly different this year as far as timing and venues are concerned, I’m thankful for everyone who was […]

Tax Reform Makes Progress… Slowly

Tax Reform Makes Progress… Slowly Pursuing tax policies that support hardwood business operations has long been a priority issue for the Hardwood Federation. Extending or making permanent the business-friendly tax benefits of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) has been on our radar since Donald Trump was elected President last November. The […]