Feature Stories

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

“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 […]

“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. […]

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 also studied at University of New Brunswick […]

AHEC U.S. Hardwood Pavilion members included: The Rossi Group, Hartzell Hardwoods Inc., Ron Jones Hardwood Sales Inc., Cascade Hardwood, Sonoking, Penn-Sylvan International Inc., Hermitage Hardwood Lumber Sales and The Baillie Group. Qingdao, Shandong, China, has become one of the strongest markets in China for American hardwood lumber products. For the first time, the American Hardwood […]

At the recent opening of the 21st edition of the Dubai WoodShow at the Dubai World Trade Center, the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), the leading international trade association for the American hardwood industry, shared the latest data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), which reveals a notable eight percent growth in exports […]