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A New Standard for Leadership: Inside NAWLA’s T-100

A New Standard for Leadership: Inside NAWLA’s T-100 T-100 attendees connect during an evening reception. NAWLA’s inaugural T-100 took place March 16-18 and brought together senior leaders from across the lumber and building materials distribution channel for a highly focused, executive-level experience centered on connection, perspective, and the future of the industry. Set in Dana […]

AHMI Annual Meeting Offers Valuable Information For Members

AHMI Annual Meeting Offers Valuable Information For Members by Tom Inman Members and guests participated in a successful 2026 Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers Inc. (AHMI) Annual Meeting and received useful information on hardwood issues. The meeting was held at Naples Grande Resort in Naples, FL. SUSTA Connects Foreign Buyers Danielle Coco of the Southern United States […]

Why Knot Say Enough Is Enough

Why Knot Say Enough Is Enough Since 1898, the National Hardwood Lumber Association has focused on its mission to write rules for the measurement and inspection of hardwood lumber. However, since the 1999 peak of 6 billion board feet of domestic grade lumber consumption, the industry has seen a drastic decline, exacerbated by the 2008 […]

RAHC Chairman Message:

RAHC Chairman Message: By Dallin Brooks I have sat as the chair for the RAHC for just over a year now.  It was a year filled with transition and turmoil for the hardwood industry.  But I am proud of what the RAHC has been able to do in that time.  We refocused and survived when […]

What’s Next For HMA?

What’s Next For HMA? It’s hard to believe that it’s already May. The year is moving quickly, but it’s as busy as ever at the HMA office. Following is a quick recap to get you caught up on HMA business, and a preview of what comes next. HMA members consistently say Regional Meetings are one […]

WCMA Springs Into Action

WCMA Springs Into Action Here at the WCMA, we are looking forward to welcoming members, Tech Partners, and others in the industry to WoodTech Connect 2026, May 11-13, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. We have lined up tours of seven outstanding facilities, plenty of opportunities to network, and an excellent speaker to discuss the state of […]

Why Knot Share Your Challenges So We Know How To Help?

Why Knot Share Your Challenges So We Know How To Help? Problem solving is never easy; if it were, it would not be a problem—just a minor issue. The complex challenges we face as a hardwood industry will not be solved overnight or by a single action. The NHLA Board of Directors is meeting this […]

Life Leaves Marks And Hardwood Doesn’t Hide Them…

Life Leaves Marks And Hardwood Doesn’t Hide Them… “Every piece of hardwood tells a story and the moment it enters your home that story continues.” That is the theme from an exciting new video from Real American Hardwood (RAH) that was debuted at the 2026 Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association Convention in Indianapolis in February. The […]

The Long Game Is Paying Off: Raising Up The Next Generation In The Wood Products Industry

The Long Game Is Paying Off: Raising Up The Next Generation In The Wood Products Industry If you’re part of the forest products industry at large, you know all about the long game. It takes time for trees to mature. Decades, not just years. It also takes time to cultivate interest in people who will […]

Southern Cypress Promotion Updates 

Southern Cypress Promotion Updates  Last month, members of the Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA), along with promotion sponsors, gathered for the association’s 2026 Annual Meeting at Hyatt Regency Riverfront in Jacksonville, Florida. The event was held in conjunction with the Hardwood Manufacturers Association’s 2026 National Conference and Expo. Attendees heard updates on Cypress promotion projects, […]