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AHEC And Disegno Launch Season 4 Of Words On Wood Podcast

The award-winning podcast Words on Wood is returning for its fourth season. This season delves even deeper into the world of wood, featuring unexpected and timely topics from across forestry, architecture and design, as well as the introduction of new, bite-sized ‘Making Shorts’, which shine a light on different production techniques for designing and building […]

Will We See You In Charleston?

HMA’s 2024 National Conference and Expo is just around the corner. And we hope we’ll see you at The Charleston Place in Charleston, SC, Monday–Wednesday, March 25–27. Remember, this HMA event is open to all Hardwood industry stakeholders — producers, processors, distributors, and suppliers. If you haven’t yet registered, take care of business today. Registration […]

AHEC And Disegno Launch Season 4 Of Words On Wood Podcast

The award-winning podcast Words on Wood is returning for its fourth season. This season delves even deeper into the world of wood, featuring unexpected and timely topics from across forestry, architecture and design, as well as the introduction of new, bite-sized ‘Making Shorts’, which shine a light on different production techniques for designing and building […]

Will We See You In Charleston?

HMA’s 2024 National Conference and Expo is just around the corner. And we hope we’ll see you at The Charleston Place in Charleston, SC, Monday–Wednesday, March 25–27. Remember, this HMA event is open to all Hardwood industry stakeholders — producers, processors, distributors, and suppliers. If you haven’t yet registered, take care of business today. Registration […]

AHEC And Disegno Launch Season 4 Of Words On Wood Podcast

The award-winning podcast Words on Wood is returning for its fourth season. This season delves even deeper into the world of wood, featuring unexpected and timely topics from across forestry, architecture and design, as well as the introduction of new, bite-sized ‘Making Shorts’, which shine a light on different production techniques for designing and building […]

Moisture Content And Wood

Many who work in the wood products industry know that trees are comprised mostly of water, more than 50 percent in some species. Because of this, it is important to understand moisture and how it affects the products our industry produces. Wood is a hygroscopic material, which means it can absorb or lose moisture. When […]

Hire Your Replacement

I interviewed some job candidates today, as NHLA is looking to hire a new office administrator. I asked each candidate “Where do you see yourself in 10 years?” I received the traditional answer, “working for you and learning new things.” What a bunch of bull, and I called them on it. Let’s be honest; no […]

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

A new chair, vice chair, finance committee chair and two new members have been elected to APA – The Engineered Wood Association’s Board of Trustees. Doug Asano, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Roseburg Forest Products, has been elected chair of APA’s Board of Trustees, succeeding Ashlee Cribb. Asano leads Roseburg’s sales, marketing, […]

New NAWLA Member Benefits Coming Soon

2024 is officially here and your friends at the North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) would like to be one of the first to wish you a Happy New Year! We hope you enjoyed your holiday season and are excited to kick off another year of growth and collaboration with us. On the heels of […]

Federation Advocacy 2023 – Key Federal Initiatives Impacting The Hardwood Industry

Approaching the end of a calendar year is always a good time for reflection. The Hardwood Federation team did just that as we look back on an eventful legislative year where lawmakers have addressed many of the industry’s top issues. This has also helped us look forward to 2024, which promises to be equally action […]