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Washington’s Fall Agenda

Washington’s Fall Agenda It has been an action packed first seven months of the 119th Congress. Lobbyists are fatigued as are Capitol Hill staff and all were relieved that Members of Congress left town for the month of August so we can all catch our breath, assess the activity of the last few months, and […]

Leading The Hardwood Industry’s Resurgence

Leading The Hardwood Industry’s Resurgence A few weeks ago, HMA members, promotion sponsors, and 2025 National Conference and Expo exhibitors convened in Fort Wayne, Indiana, for HMA’s Fall Regional Meeting. As always, our facility tours provided an eye-opening experience and attendees were able to see a mix of operations in action, network with industry colleagues, […]

Forested Future – A Documentary On U.S. Hardwood Forests Premiering This Fall!

Forested Future – A Documentary On U.S. Hardwood Forests Premiering This Fall! For the last two years, the American Hardwood Export Council has worked with noted environmental journalist and author of A Trillion Trees, Fred Pearce, to tell the story of hardwood forests and the people who depend on them. “This film is a tribute […]

IWPA Is Busy In The Halls Of Power So You Don’t Have To Be

IWPA Is Busy In The Halls Of Power So You Don’t Have To Be By Ashley Amidon CAEExecutive DirectorInternational Wood Products AssociationAlexandria, VA(703) 820-7807 (c)www.iwpawood.org Trade policy and increased tariffs have been at the forefront of President Trump’s agenda throughout the first nine months of his second term. Companies that trade in globally sourced wood […]

Forested Future – a Documentary on U.S. Hardwood Forests Premiering This Fall!

Forested Future – a Documentary on U.S. Hardwood Forests Premiering This Fall! By Michael SnowExecutive Director American HardwoodExport Council Sterling, VA703-435-2900www.ahec.org For the last two years, the American Hardwood Export Council has worked with noted environmental journalist and author of A Trillion Trees, Fred Pearce, to tell the story of hardwood forests and the people […]

SLB Programs Are Critical for the Lumber Industry’s Continuing Growth

SLB Programs Are Critical for the Lumber Industry’s Continuing Growth Broadstone Saratoga / Urbal Architecture / Axiom Engineering / Chad Case Photography. Courtesy of WoodWorks. The Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) is an industry-funded initiative with a specific mandate: promoting softwood lumber to increase and diversify demand and increase market share. The SLB’s mandate is to […]

Congress’ Inclusion of Housing Tax Credit a Win for Wood Products Industry

Congress’ Inclusion of Housing Tax Credit a Win for Wood Products Industry Jackson MorrillPresident & CEO of the American Wood Council awc.org This Summer, Congress passed the budget reconciliation package known as the “Big Beautiful Bill.” The 870-page bill focuses largely on tax policy, including most importantly for our industry, the permanent enhancement of the […]

Updates From The APA Newsroom

Updates From The APA Newsroom APA – The Engineered Wood Association Elects New Vice Chair And Welcomes Two New Members To Its Board Of Trustees John Murphy Jr. John Murphy Jr., executive vice president of Murphy Company, has been elected vice chair of the APA Board of Trustees. He succeeds Chris Degnan, who has retired […]

More Time, More Action, More To Explore At Traders Market 2025

More Time, More Action, More To Explore At Traders Market 2025 Traders Market is just around the corner, returning November 5–7 in Kansas City, Missouri, and this year’s event is shaping up to be better than ever. With an enhanced attendee experience, more time on the tradeshow floor and brand-new activities designed to help you […]

We’re Off To The Hoosier State

We’re Off To The Hoosier State In a couple of weeks, members of the Hardwood Manufacturers Association (HMA) will be gathering in Fort Wayne, IN, Monday–Wednesday, September 15–17, for HMA’s 2025 Fall Regional Meeting. Our base of operations will be the Courtyard by Marriott Fort Wayne Downtown at Grande Wayne Convention Center. That Monday, HMA’s […]