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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 that there is an overwhelming understanding of–and appreciation for–the increasing importance of exports to the short and long-term profitability of our industry. And, while I have found general support for AHEC’s overall mission to “grow the […]

Promoting American Hardwoods

Providing members with information relevant to their manufacturing, marketing, management and resource needs is only half of the Mission of the Hardwood Manufacturers Association. We’re also charged to provide a nationwide marketing-communications effort to increase demand for solid American Hardwood products. And my goal, today, is to share with you the particulars of some of […]

The Role of Engineered Wood in Sustainable Structures

The increasing threat of climate change has more and more building owners and homebuyers considering the sustainability of their structures and the role construction plays in global warming and use of our natural resources. What Makes a Sustainable Structure?According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), green building is the practice of maximizing the efficiency with […]

NAWLA Events Are in Full Swing

Now a few months into 2023, North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) events are in full swing.NAWLA was delighted to host over 200 attendees in Palm Desert, California, this past March for the 2023 Leadership Summit. The three-day program highlighted current trends, best practices and insights from industry leaders and provided attendees opportunities for peer-to-peer […]

A Wealth of Essential Wood Products Resources Online

AWC’s work crosses many aspects of our industry. One core role is to serve as the nationally recognized technical authority on wood building products through the dissemination of standards, design tools, guidelines and educational resources that support safe, resilient and carbon conscious construction. AWC maintains these important and helpful technical resources through our recently updated […]

The HMA ‘Big Picture!’

In today’s confusing and unpredictable world, I continue to take comfort in the cyclical nature of HMA’s calendar of events. Don’t misunderstand. Each day typically includes a host of surprises that often makes HMA-life chaotic. But, when looking at the HMA ‘big picture,’ there is a systematic and methodical rhythm to the work we do […]

New Nordic Design Project “Three” To Promote Red Oak, Maple And Cherry

As part of our ongoing promotion of underutilized species of American Hardwoods, AHEC is working with three designer-makers from the Nordic regions – Norway, Sweden and Denmark – in a three-timber making challenge. They will create a final piece/object in either Red Oak, Maple or Cherry to be showcased in an exhibition that will be […]

Busy Year Ahead For WCMA

It has been a busy spring, and I have enjoyed being back on the road attending several industry events and seeing members in person. I can always tell when business is good by the attendance rate at these events, and it has been a great spring! 2023 European Plant Tour Event The WCMA is excited […]

Be An Example

We tend to offer advice to others, including employees, even when it is not wanted. Do you like unsolicited advice? Me neither, but we must train employees on how to be more effective, efficient, and industrious. So, what is the best way? I think it’s like guiding a moose hunter. First, let me say something […]

A United Wood Industry

I was chatting with another association colleague the other day about long term challenges for the wood industry and he summarized one of the biggest quite well; it is not about import versus domestic, it is about wood versus other materials. This challenge was borne out when I was shopping for some office supplies for […]