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AHEC Makes Natural Connections At Madrid Design Festival 2023

Natural Connections was presented at Matadero Madrid as part of Madrid Design Festival 2023 With the aim of connecting material and people in a personal, conscious and nature-focused way, the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) has invited leading Spanish designers Inma Bermúdez and Moritz Krefter (Studio Inma Bermúdez), Jorge Penadés and Alvaro Catalán de Ocón […]

The Importance Of Market Diversification For U.S. Forest Products Suppliers

In December 2019, I presented an update on the U.S. lumber market at a Japan Lumber Importers Association meeting as part of an SEC’s annual exchange to connect U.S. Softwood lumber suppliers and Japanese importers. The changes in the U.S. market in just three years are striking and they underscore the importance of international market […]

What’s New With The SCMA in 2023

The Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA) recently gathered for its 2023 Annual Meeting at the JW Marriott in Nashville, Tennessee. At the two-day event, held March 21–22 in conjunction with the Hardwood Manufacturers Association’s National Conference and Expo, members and promotion sponsors were updated on SCMA activities, previewed upcoming projects, elected officers, and enjoyed a […]

AHEC MAKES NATURAL CONNECTIONS ATMADRID DESIGN FESTIVAL 2023

Natural Connections was presented at Matadero Madrid as part ofMadrid Design Festival 2023. With the aim of connecting material and people in a personal, conscious and nature-focused way, the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) has invited leading Spanish designers Inma Bermúdez and Moritz Krefter (Studio Inma Bermúdez), Jorge Penadés and Alvaro Catalán de Ocón to […]

Congress Gears Up For Farm Bill 2023

As the 118th Congress kicks off its first session, lawmakers are beginning to roll up their sleeves on moving the Farm Bill, which is up for reauthorization in 2023. Although Congress will be operating under razor thin margins, a factor that bodes well for fans of legislative gridlock, the Farm Bill has historically moved forward […]

Proof The NHLA Improves Your Value

The National Hardwood Lumber Association is 125 years old as of April 8, 2023. That is a great accomplishment because of what it proves. It proves that NHLA is needed. It proves that NHLA has value. It proves that NHLA improves your business. How does NHLA improve your business? First and foremost, NHLA is the […]

Earth Day Every Day

Celebrated for more than five decades, Earth Day made its debut on April 22,1970. Do you happen to remember why it was started in the first place? And, does it still matter? It was a 3-part challenge: •Wake-up Call: bringing attention to pollution of air and water and changed the perspective of people who had […]

Share Your Experience In The Environment

My three oldest kids (18, 20, and 22) are out of the house now. You would think that would mean more free time and an easier life. But somehow, they keep coming to my wife Sariah and me to solve problems for them as they learn about the bureaucracy of real life. Of course, when […]

With Industry Support, We Can Build A Certification System That Works For You

If you’ve attended industry events in the last six months, you might have heard about Sustainable Hardwood Certification (SHC). This program is an effort from the American Hardwood Export Council to create a cost-effective solution to verify the sustainability of American Hardwoods and maximize market opportunities for our Hardwood products. The SHC website is now […]

“Make It Happen” At NWFA 2023 Expo In Milwaukee!

It has been three years since the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) had plans to hold its annual Wood Flooring Expo in Milwaukee, but just a little more than a month before the show was to start, the NWFA was forced to cancel the event due to the Coronavirus. Our staff quickly pivoted and was […]