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SWHMC Attendees Weather Storms, Low Supply And Business Upticks

SWHMC Attendees Weather Storms, Low Supply And Business Upticks by Bubba Lammons Several people attended the Southwestern Hardwood Manufacturers Club’s 2025 Annual Crawfish Boil at the Grand Hotel in Natchez, MS, for the first time and commented that they enjoyed it and wouldn’t miss another meeting. The meeting was sponsored by Corley Manufacturing Co., USNR, […]

Thousands Attend Expo As NWFA Celebrates 40 Years

Thousands Attend Expo As NWFA Celebrates 40 Years Recently, the 2025 National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA)’s Wood Flooring Expo took place in Charlotte, NC, at the Charlotte Convention Center. The theme was “Go the Distance,” and over 2,500 attendees experienced hands-on demonstrations, valuable education sessions, the latest products and trends, and numerous networking opportunities.  The […]

Record-Breaking Montréal Wood Convention 2025 Wraps Up With 1,200 Participants, 112 Booths

Record-Breaking Montréal Wood Convention 2025 Wraps Up With 1,200 Participants, 112 Booths The Montréal Wood Convention (MWC) 2025, held recently at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel, drew a record 1,200 participants and featured 112 booths, marking the third consecutive sold-out edition. The MWC 2025 brought together professionals from across the globe to explore the latest […]

CHB Welcomes Nearly 100 At Spring Event

CHB Welcomes Nearly 100 At Spring Event The Canadian Hardwood Bureau (CHB) held its annual spring meeting in Montreal, QC, at the Double Tree by Hilton Montreal with almost 100 delegates attending. The program started with an informative lunch presentation on hardwood promotion. Adam Taylor, professor and Wood Products Extension Specialist, University of Tennessee, who […]

KFIA Annual Meeting: “It Starts With A Seed – Celebrating 60 Years”

KFIA Annual Meeting: “It Starts With A Seed – Celebrating 60 Years” The Kentucky Forest Industries Association (KFIA) recently completed a successful Annual Meeting in Lexington, KY, at the Hilton Lexington/Downtown. The meeting had great attendance of over 350 people and 38 exhibitors. The KFIA Annual Meeting serves as the premier event for the hardwood […]

Exports In A Turbulent World

The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) used the opportunity presented by the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association (IHLA) Convention to hold a Board of Director’s Meeting as well as a Strategic Planning Committee meeting. While both meetings were attended by AHEC board members and invited guests only, AHEC gave a presentation to a packed house at […]

IWPA Teams Up With New Orleans For World Of Wood Convention

The International Wood Products Association (IWPA) recently held their 69th World of Wood Convention at the JW Marriott in New Orleans, LA. Industry professionals from more than 25 countries were represented at this year’s gathering and were able to participate in three days of high-impact educational programming and ample opportunities to network with industry peers. […]

Record-Breaking Montréal Wood Convention 2025 Wraps Up With 1,200 Participants, 112 Booths

The Montréal Wood Convention (MWC) 2025, held recently at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel, drew a record 1,200 participants and featured 112 booths, marking the third consecutive sold-out edition. The MWC 2025 brought together professionals from across the globe to explore the latest trends, technologies and products shaping the future of the wood sector. Attendees […]

Harold White Lumber: A Legacy of Excellence and Innovation

“We hold tightly to the values that were instilled in us as we rose through the ranks, and we have passed these same values on to our sons and the younger generations who have joined our company.” – Ray White Sr., CEO, Harold White Lumber Inc. Harold White Millworks has over 1,000 different profiles and […]

Czar Floors: Crafting Excellence in Hardwood with Royal Flair

“Our seasoned professionals guide customers through every step of the process. With our years of industry experience, we have the knowledge and professionalism to ensure the best results.” – Edward Tsvilik, partner, Czar Floors This view from upstairs of this custom made, oval wood medallion, displays the expansive scope of this project for Czar Floors. […]