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EU Deforestation Regulation: Assessing Implications For U.S. Hardwood Producers

The American Hardwood Export Council has taken on a critical study to evaluate the impact of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) on the U.S. hardwood industry. As currently written and accepted, this new regulation demands geolocation data identifying the plot of land where the relevant commodities originate. This means every exporter of U.S. hardwood products […]

Eu Deforestation Regulation: Assessing Implications For U.S. Hardwood Producers

The American Hardwood Export Council has taken on a critical study to evaluate the impact of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) on the U.S. Hardwood industry. As currently written and accepted, this new regulation demands geolocation data identifying the plot of land where the relevant commodities originate. This means every exporter of U.S. Hardwood products […]

Making The Most Of Every Opportunity

I recently took a call from a ‘new’ HMA member who said he wanted to talk with me about his experience at our Spring Regional Meeting in Lexington. Trying to place a face with a name, I held my breath for a moment, wondering how this call was going to go, and all the while […]

Tell Us Your Hardwood Bucket List

Do you have a bucket list? I do. I got it from Backpacker Magazine in 2005. They listed ten of “America’s Hardest Day Hikes,” and I have completed half to date. Here are the ones I did with my friends to give you a perspective. 1 – the hardest – is 41 miles with 12,000 […]

Regulations Impacting The Wood Flooring Industry

Wood flooring professionals have many issues to consider when beginning any job.  Some are obvious, like getting the material to the job site, and scheduling the work, but other issues are not quite as obvious. An example is understanding the laws impacting our industry.  Specific legislation varies by region, but there are several issues that affect every […]

Get Excited For Traders Market 2023

Coming up on its 27th year, NAWLA is excited to welcome lumber and building materials industry professionals to Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 8-10 for this year’s Traders Market. A unique event featuring eight hours of tradeshow floor time, dedicated networking opportunities and unmatched education, this year’s conference is one you will not want to miss. NAWLA […]

EU Deforestation Regulation: Assessing Implications For U.S. Hardwood Producers

The American Hardwood Export Council has taken on a critical study to evaluate the impact of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) on the U.S. hardwood industry. As currently written and accepted, this new regulation demands geolocation data identifying the plot of land where the relevant commodities originate. This means every exporter of U.S. hardwood products […]

Make Your Voice Heard In Washington, DC

As many readers of Import/Export Wood Purchasing News will recall, our mission at the International Wood Products Association is “to build acceptance and demand in North America for globally sourced wood products from sustainably managed forests.” This work takes many important forms, but perhaps the most critical is the unending work our staff and member […]

Leading on Sustainability With Data Transparency

At a time where the word “sustainability” is often unsubstantiated, AWC and the wood products industry are using real data and an approach we are calling “radical transparency” to demonstrate in numbers the truly sustainable benefits of building with wood. To emphasize this point, I’d like to shine a spotlight on a new online tool […]

New Trustee Joins APA Board

A new member has been elected to APA – The Engineered Wood Association’s Board of Trustees.John Beers III currently serves as the president of the structural panels business at Georgia-Pacific. As a panel industry veteran, John acquired a wealth of knowledge and experience over the past 23 years. He began his career in sales with […]