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CHB Spotlights Success, Ongoing Programs

The 2024 fall meeting of the Canadian Hardwood Bureau (CHB) was held recently in St. Louis, MO, in conjunction with the National Hardwood Lumber Association’s (NHLA) Annual Convention. Mike Penner, Breeze Dried Inc./Townsend Lumber Inc., Tillsonburg, ON; Philippe LeBlanc, Lumber Resources Inc., Quebec City, QC; Laura Townsend-Penner, Breeze Dried Inc./Townsend Lumber Inc.; Simon Larocque, NHLA, […]

In Memoriam

John Jeffrey Taylor John Jeffrey Taylor of Memphis, TN, was born on September 20, 1955, he passed away at the age of 69 after a long illness on October 20, 2024. Jeff was born in Bruce, MS, to Ralph and Faye Taylor. After graduating from Whitehaven High School in 1973, he continued his education at […]

Creating Awareness For American Hardwoods

s 2024 winds to a close, the Hardwood Manufacturers Association (HMA) would like to take the time to recognize and thank all of the industry stakeholders who have contributed to HMA’s American Hardwoods™ education and promotion campaign. Your generous support goes a long way in reaching consumers and design/build pros through the American Hardwood Information Center (AHIC) at HardwoodInfo.com.

How Can Your Company Benefit From AHEC Membership?

Over the past several months, I have spoken with many of you in the hardwood industry and have found one topic that keeps coming up: finding new markets. Either domestically through the Real American Hardwood promotion program or internationally through AHEC activities, there is a critical need to create new hardwood consumers all around the globe.  And, while I have found general support for AHEC’s overall mission to “grow the pie” for U.S. exporters through generic educational and promotional activities, I also want to stress the real direct benefits to dues-paying members as opposed to the industry at large who all benefit from generic promotion.

Why Knot Support NHLA Product Development?

Looking ahead to 2025, what excites you? For many, it’s the hope that things won’t get worse, but there are always opportunities. Where will your new markets come from? How will you attract new customers? The only factor you can truly control is how to get current customers to order more. New markets and customers […]

Industry Leaders Convene At RTA’s 106th Conference

Westin Lake Resort and Spa in Henderson, NV, was the site recently for the 106th Annual Railway Tie Association (RTA) Conference. This premier event unites professionals from across the wood tie and railroad industries: sawmillers, wood treaters, railroad engineers and procurement personnel, allied association representatives that support RTA’s efforts to promote the long-term sustainability of […]

TableLegs.com Brings Quality And Solid Craftsmanship To The Table

Classic Designs by Matthew Burak DBA TableLegs.com, based in St. Johnsbury, VT, manufactures turned hardwood components and attachment systems and hardwood table legs, bases, tops, and complete tables.

Clark Hardwoods, Continuing To Invest In Technology To Deliver A Quality Product

Clark Hardwoods LLC, located in Erin, TN, is making capital investments in its facilities in order to continue to be a leading producer in the hardwood industry.

Cardinal Equipment, Implementing New Technologies To Help Sawmills Stay Efficient

“We aren’t just making sawmills to sell. We are asking our customers what they need and what they want. We are designing a sawmill that will help them efficiently produce the highest quality lumber products for the market,”  – Pascal Labranche, president and owner, Cardinal Equipment In 1980, in the small town of Angliers, Quebec, […]

2024 Proved To Be Challenging But There Is Hope For 2025

While 2024 proved to be challenging for most lumber suppliers, many believe that there is hope for 2025. One participant stated, “…any increase in demand at all will be a boost to movement and hopefully pricing.” Another participant said that despite the headwinds that his company has seen over the course of 2024, there is potential for 2025.