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2022 Was Good For Some, Not For Others; ’23 Is Anticipated With ‘Some Optimism’

In assessing the hardwood lumber export market for 2022, lumber providers participating in this forecast took two approaches. One was to say that this was a successful year. The other was to say that 2022 was a great year until midway, at which point things didn’t go so well. One participant stated, “We always like […]

AHEC Addresses Exports During NHLA Convention Presentation

Cleveland, Ohio–The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) met recently in conjunction with the National Hardwood Lumber Association’s 125th Annual Convention and Exhibit Showcase, held here at the Huntington Convention Center. AHEC’s Board of Directors met and the organization’s executive director, Michael Snow, also delivered an educational session presentation during the convention. The presentation was entitled […]

Bangkok Fulfills Expectations As Site of AHEC 25th SE Asia/Greater China Convention

Photos Provided By AHEC Bangkok, Thailand–The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) recently reported that Bangkok the largest city and economic and cultural hub of Thailand served as the obvious choice for the AHEC 25th Southeast Asia and Greater China Convention, which was recently held at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park. It was the second time […]

Moving Volume Lumber Despite Challenges At Peach State Lumber Products

Kennesaw, GA–Peach State Lumber Products services Atlanta, GA and surrounding areas with hardwood, softwood and some imported lumber. Purchasing more than eight million board feet annually, species offered include: Sapele, Sipo, Ash, Red and White Oak, Hard and Soft Maple, Hickory, Cherry, Basswood, Cypress, Poplar, Alder, Quarter-sawn White Oak, Southern Yellow Pine, White Pine, Aromatic […]

World Travelers Gather In Whistler For Annual Global Buyers Mission

Whistler, British Columbia–BC Wood is pleased to have welcomed over 600 delegates from all over the world for the 19th Annual Global Buyers Mission (GBM), held here at the Whistler Conference Center. Given the still present challenges of the pandemic, BC representatives said they were extremely pleased with the efforts made by those buyers and […]

At Fall Meeting, CHB Describes Promotional Efforts Through 2023

Cleveland, Ohio–The 2022 Fall Meeting of the Canadian Hardwood Bureau (CHB) was held here at the recent National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) Annual Convention and Exhibit Showcase with 40 delegates attending. The Huntington Convention Center was the site of the meeting. The guest speaker was Michael Snow, executive director of the American Hardwood Export Council, […]

AHEC Joins Vietnam Wood In Making A Big Comeback; Plans For An Even Bigger Fair In 2023

Photos Provided By AHEC Ho Chi Minh City (VNA) – The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) hosted a U.S. pavilion recently at the 2022 Vietnam International Woodworking Industry Fair (Vietnam Wood 2022), which was held here and took place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center. The Vice President of the Handicraft and Wood Association […]

Fellowship Of Christian Lumbermen Hold End-Of-Year Meeting

Cleveland, OH–The Fellowship of Christian Lumbermen (FCL) welcomed members to a meeting here at the Huntington Convention Center in conjunction with the National Hardwood Lumber Association Convention and Exhibit Showcase. The FCL exists, according to their website, to encourage and support one another with the following purposes: •To be a group of people united by […]

Rossi Group Hosts Reception

Cleveland, OH–The Rossi Group, headquartered in Cromwell, CT, recently welcomed guests to a reception here at the Huntington Convention Center in conjunction with the National Hardwood Lumber Association Convention and Exhibit Showcase. Rossi Group has been helping customers navigate the complexities of the Hardwood industry for nearly a century, according to the company’s website. Rossi […]

AWMA Discusses Ways To Promote Walnut, Especially Abroad

Cleveland, OH–The American Walnut Manufacturers Association (AWMA) met here in conjunction with the National Hardwood Lumber Association convention recently to conduct their bi-annual membership meeting of the association. A primary discussion point was the concern for continuing declines in both green and kiln-dried lumber pricing. The entire membership is faced with declining pricing but demand […]