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Washington Scene October-November 2022

The U.S. Dept. of Commerce recently ruled that certain hardwood plywood products and veneered panels imported from Vietnam are actually sourced from China, circumventing antidumping duties, resulting in them now being subject to tariffs as high as 200 percent. “Commerce preliminarily determines that certain hardwood plywood products and veneered panels exported from the Socialist Republic […]

“Agents Of Change”

What a time to be alive! The world is in a concerning “state of flux;” changing how we live; changing how we do business! Tensions are running high, and the disquiet being felt by everyone is real. Where is HMA in all of this? HMA’s bottom line has always been the furtherance of the Hardwood […]

Bangkok – The Perfect Place For AHEC 25th Southeast Asia And Greater China Convention This October

As Thailand’s capital, largest city, and economic and cultural hub, Bangkok is the standout choice for AHEC 25th Southeast Asia and Greater China Convention. On October 14th, 2022, the American Hardwood Export Council will host their first networking and educational AHEC Convention since 2019. This event, postponed for the last two years, will include presentations […]

Hardwood Industry Maps Out Key Congressional Committee Leaders For 2023

With the mid-term elections approaching, the Hardwood Federation is already planning how to work with likely future congressional leaders and committee chairs. This will help assure that the industry’s priorities remain front and center when the 118th Congress convenes in January 2023. This year’s election cycle seems to have more potential for change than most, […]

Making The Forest Products Industry Cool Again

You already know how important this industry is in maintaining the environment, good health, manufacturing, and livelihoods. Does the next generation? Or are they buying into stigmas, negative stereotypes, and false beliefs about working in the Forest Products Industry? Or, worse, they’re completely unaware of all the options and opportunities that exist. Not exactly ideal […]

NHLA: Why Knot…Maximize Yield

Can a Hardwood mill maximize yield and cut a mill-run? I see it as a fundamental business choice; to maximize your yield you must engage in quality control, including inhouse grading, and trust others to do what you cannot do effectively. The same is true for Hardwood associations. If Hardwood associations want to maximize their […]

New Research Highlights How Mass Timber Schools Benefit Students And Staff

New report explores how mass timber schools could boost well-being, cut carbon, and remain flexible without breaking the bank. How can we build schools that are adaptable, while supporting student well-being and learning? What role can biophilic design and mass timber play? And how do we cut carbon, while delivering better schools faster, without breaking […]

2021 APA Safety And Health Award Winners Announced

Program Honors Manufacturers’ Dedication to Workplace Safety and Operational Excellence APA – The Engineered Wood Association has announced the winners of its 2021 Safety and Health Awards. The APA Safety and Health Awards Program is the premier safety award program for the engineered wood products industry in North America. It encourages and recognizes operational excellence […]

Long Term Global Timber Supply Decline Signals Opportunity For U.S. Suppliers

Those of us whose livelihoods depend on international markets have experienced a couple of challenging years as most U.S. suppliers focused on supplying the domestic market and record high U.S. Softwood lumber prices placed U.S. Softwood lumber out of reach for many international buyers. However, as prices continue to soften in response to lower domestic […]

Bangkok – The Perfect Place For Ahec 25th Southeast Asia And Greater China Convention This October

As Thailand’s capital, largest city, and economic and cultural hub, Bangkok is the standout choice for AHEC 25th Southeast Asia and Greater China Convention. On October 14th, 2022, the American Hardwood Export Council will host their first networking and educational AHEC Convention since 2019. This event, postponed for the last two years, will include presentations […]