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AHEC Addresses Global Issues During NHLA Convention

The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) held a board of directors meeting in conjunction with the recent 126th edition of the National Hardwood Lumber Association Annual Convention & Expo Showcase, held in Louisville, KY at the Omni Louisville Hotel. Additionally, AHEC Executive Director Michael Snow delivered a General Sessions keynote presentation at the NHLA Convention. […]

AHEC Pavilion Travels To VietnamWood

The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) Hardwood Pavilion recently welcomed guests at the 2023 15th edition of the VietnamWood Woodworking Industry Fair at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City. The four-day event will be held again in 2025 and is organized by the Ministry of Industry & Trade. The co-organizer […]

AHEC Greater China, SE Asia Convention Returns To Celebrate 26th Year

The JW Marriott Hotel in Chengdu, China was the site of the return of the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) Greater China and Southeast Asia Convention. This marked the 26th anniversary of the event after a three-year absence. AHEC Executive Director Michael Snow welcomed attendees, stating, “While it seems that we are always reacting to […]

HHP: Taking Pride In Quality Products

“One thing that Marco and Joe have always emphasized is the quality of the products that we produce here at HHP and the pride that we have when we put it into the marketplace.” – Bruce Dahn, HHP, Hardwood Kiln-DriedSales Manager HHP, Inc., located in Henniker, NH, was founded in 1989 when Richard Carrier and […]

Integrity, Knowledge and Premium Hardwood Selection at Houston Hardwoods

“We’re constantly exploring new ways to have the best product and service possible because keeping our customers happy has definitely been the key to our success.” – Tim McCoy, Houston Hardwoods, President Houston Hardwoods, headquartered in Houston, TX, offers among the largest selection of hardwoods in Texas. More than 600,000 board feet of hardwoods are […]

Lumber Forecasts For 2024

Despite The Challenges That 2023 Brought There Is Hope Going Into 2024By Cadance Hanson While looking back at how the hardwood market fared throughout 2023, lumber providers came to a general consensus that while this year posed its challenges, it was a profitable year nonetheless. One participant stated, “2023 was definitely not the year we […]

Canadian Hardwood Bureau Embraces Educational Programs

The Canadian Hardwood Bureau (CHB) recently held its 2023 Fall Meeting in Louisville, KY, in conjunction with the NHLA Convention. Chairman Shaun Rowe, of Quality Hardwoods Ltd., welcomed delegates and lead the informative session. The guest speaker was Geoff Webb, Dean of NHLA’s Inspector Training School, who outlined NHLA’s Apprenticeship Program and noted that Class […]

Despite The Challenges That 2023 Brought There Is Hope Going Into 2024

While looking back at how the Hardwood market fared throughout 2023, lumber providers came to a general consensus that while this year posed its challenges, it was a profitable year nonetheless. One participant stated, “2023 was definitely not the year we wanted but we were able to be profitable.” Another participant said, “2023 has exceeded […]

HHP Inc.: Taking Pride In Quality Products

HHP, Inc., located in Henniker, NH, was founded in 1989 when Richard Carrier and Ross D’Elia purchased Henniker Hardwood Pallets. They broke ground on where the current mill stands, a few years later in 1992. HHP has since become a family affair with Richard Carrier and his brother, Marco Carrier, both now being HHP’s principals […]

NHLA Teams Up With Louisville To Celebrate Convention & Expo’s 126 Years

With the 126th edition of their Annual Convention & Expo Showcase now behind them, the staff at the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA), headquartered in Memphis, TN, will start the hard work of planning the 127th edition. That will be held in St. Louis, MO, Oct. 2-4, 2024. Early bird registration opens April 15, 2024. […]