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The SLB’s Strategy For 3 Billion Board Feet Of New Annual Lumber Demand

The SLB’s Strategy For 3 Billion Board Feet Of New Annual Lumber Demand Credit: Shopworks Architecture Since 2012, the Softwood Lumber Board has focused on its mission to increase demand for softwood lumber through work in code, conversion, communications, and education—with more than 15 billion board feet (BBF) of incremental demand generated since 2012, a […]

From Seed To Harvest: AWC Leads ISO Series For U.S. Wood Products Industry

Jackson MorrillPresident & CEO of the American Wood Council Four years ago, the United States was not involved in setting international standards on the wood products industry’s greenhouse gas emissions. International standards are developed through a consensus and collaborative process, and without U.S. involvement, important standards for our industry may not accurately reflect U.S. wood […]

Updates from the APA Newsroom

Gabriel Farias Joins APA Board Of Trustees Gabriel Farias APA – The Engineered Wood Association Board of Trustees welcomes Gabriel Farias as its newest member. Farias is vice president of OSB manufacturing at LP. He brings extensive experience in operations and a passion for innovation to the Board. Prior to joining LP in 2023, he […]

VERT, An AHEC Project In Red Oak Glulam And Climbing Plants, Installed In Germany This Summer 

VERT, An AHEC Project In Red Oak Glulam And Climbing Plants, Installed In Germany This Summer  For the 2024 London Design Festival, AHEC collaborated with Stefan Diez’s industrial design studio Diez Office and urban greening specialists OMCºC to create Vert, a first of its kind structure to address temperature and biodiversity in cities. Massive spans […]

Getting Back To Business

Getting Back To Business I’m happy to report that another successful HMA National Conference and Expo is in the books. It was great seeing HMA members, suppliers and all industry stakeholders in Knoxville, TN. While things were certainly different this year as far as timing and venues are concerned, I’m thankful for everyone who was […]

Tax Reform Makes Progress… Slowly

Tax Reform Makes Progress… Slowly Pursuing tax policies that support hardwood business operations has long been a priority issue for the Hardwood Federation. Extending or making permanent the business-friendly tax benefits of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) has been on our radar since Donald Trump was elected President last November. The […]

Why Knot Let The NHLA Work Harder For You

Why Knot Let The NHLA Work Harder For You You can learn a lot about someone by how they handle financial stress. Let’s be real, money touches everything. It shapes our choices, fuels our ambitions and affects everything from our careers to our closest relationships. While I had hardworking parents, growing up on a farm, […]

Back To School: Reading, Writing And Forest Literacy

Back To School: Reading, Writing And Forest Literacy Once again, back-to-school season brings attention to lunch boxes, new crayons, school supplies and education in general. Inside and outside the classroom, a range of programs shape lives and open opportunities to introduce young people to a deeper understanding of trees, forests, and careers in the forest […]

Ontario Trends 2025 – Changes Across Canada And Hardwood Demand

Ontario Trends 2025 – Changes Across Canada And Hardwood Demand It has been quite a busy time across Canada with a federal election, the Liberal leader Mark Carney elected Canada’s new Prime Minister (PM) in May, the unveiling of his crisis-era Cabinet to confront Donald Trump’s trade war, rebuild the economy and redefine Canada-U.S. relationships. […]

The Hardwood Industry’s Evolution

The Hardwood Industry’s Evolution This June, the Hardwood Manufacturers Association (HMA) is transforming the “Marble City” into the “Hardwood City.” Will you be there, Wednesday-Friday, June 11-13? We’ll be convening at the Marriott Downtown Knoxville and across the street at the Knoxville Convention Center. The industry’s most anticipated event will provide plenty of in-demand learning […]