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Let Lawmakers Hear From You Regarding Tariffs

The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) announced the following on April 9: After the U.S. tariff increase on Chinese goods went into effect at midnight April 8, the Chinese Ministry of Finance State Council Tariff Commission has announced that they will be raising tariffs on all products coming into their country from the United States. […]

Ontario Business Trends – April 2025

Ontario Business Trends – April 2025 Hard and Soft Maple Remain Popular in Ontario As Prices Continue To Rise With full winter weather upon us at press time, logging conditions were a challenge for certain areas, thus production statistics being down in those areas both in Ontario and in the Appalachian region. However, other areas […]

Quebec Business Trends – April 2025

Quebec Business Trends – April 2025 Quebec’s Hardwood Market Proves To Be Steady, Government Funds Housing Starts The winter snowstorms that hit Ontario and Quebec at press time caused delays in logging, thus reducing supplies on markets. With improved weather conditions, logging operations were able to go in the woods for some much-needed supplies of […]

Heirloom Quality Furniture And Woodworking At The Refined Craftsman

Heirloom Quality Furniture And Woodworking At The Refined Craftsman The Refined Craftsman, located in Murrieta, CA, manufactures custom hardwood furniture, cabinetry and casework. Purchasing 100,000 board feet annually in 4/4 Poplar, rift White Oak and Alder, offerings include Shaker entertainment centers, Mission inspired cabinets and Crafts styled tables. “A lot of our clients are looking […]

Ganahl Lumber Adds New Facility And Brings New Products To Market

Ganahl Lumber Adds New Facility And Brings New Products To Market Ganahl Lumber, with its headquarters based in Anaheim, CA, has carved out a sustainable business through the ageless philosophy of helping their customers succeed. This has allowed the company to have tremendous sales, with over 300 million board feet of lumber sold from November […]

Las Vegas Does Not Disappoint As Host Of NAHB’s IBS Event

Las Vegas Does Not Disappoint As Host Of NAHB’s IBS Event The Las Vegas (NV) Convention Center recently hosted the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show® (IBS) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), co-located during the annual Design & Construction Week.  IBS is the […]

AHMI Talks Technology

AHMI Talks Technology Technology was the talk of the 2025 Annual Meeting of Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers Inc. (AHMI) with presentations on fire suppression and preparations for the EUDR. The conference was held recently at the Harbor Beach Marriott in Fort Lauderdale, FL. A great crowd of Appalachian producers, distributors, secondary manufacturers and suppliers participated in […]

U.S. / Canada Hardwood Lumber Trade

U.S. / Canada Hardwood Lumber Trade Although softwood lumber often gets the headlines, the hardwood lumber trade between the United States and Canada is a vital industry, providing a consistent supply of valuable wood products. Canada was the largest export market for American hardwoods until it was overtaken in 2009 by China, but has remained […]

The Hardwood Federation Fly-In 2025: Join Us in D.C. And Make Your Voice Heard!

The Hardwood Federation Fly-In 2025: Join Us In D.C. And Make Your Voice Heard! The annual Hardwood Fly-In to D.C. is quickly approaching!  This year we will meet in Washington, D.C., from Tuesday, May 13 through Thursday, May 15 to take our story to the Hill. Make your plans now to join us as we […]

Why Knot Focus On NHLA’s True Value – Beyond Financial Gains

Why Knot Focus On NHLA’s True Value – Beyond Financial Gains I have a son who has been serving a 2-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Lima, Peru; he comes home on April 9th. I wish I had written him monthly letters as I have to you, but time […]