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West Coast Business Trends – September 2023

At the time of this writing, sources from the West Coast recently reported a trend of slower business conditions with some also anticipating an upcoming slow season for the remainder of the year. According to a supplier based in Washington, the market presents its fair share of challenges. “We are struggling to keep our production […]

AHEC ASIA Convention Returns To China For The First Time Since Covid

On September 7-8, the American Hardwood Export Council will host its Greater China and Southeast Asia Convention in China for the first time since 2019. The event will be held in the city of Chengdu and will take place just prior to the major FMC Shanghai furniture supply trade show allowing delegates to participate in […]

Building A Stronger Industry One Relationship At A Time

HMA members will soon be convening in the Keystone State for our Fall Regional Meeting. This signature HMA ‘members-only’ event is set for September 19-20, in St. Marys, Pensylvania. And I’m especially pleased to offer this opportunity to our membership, because it isn’t often that HMA gets to this part of Pennsylvania. As usual, it […]

Ontario Business Trends – September 2023

With summer and vacation break behind us, it is time to plan for the fall and winter seasons which will quickly be upon us. According to conversations heard in most areas of the Hardwood industry, the housing market showed signs of reduced use of Hardwoods in housing construction than in the past. According to reports, […]

Penn-York And Ron Jones Hardwood Sales Team Up For Meeting

Ron Jones Hardwood Sales Inc. of Franklin, PA recently hosted the monthly meeting of the Penn-York Lumbermen’s Club. The event was held at Wanango Country Club in Reno, PA. A dinner and reception capped off a day of activities. The guest speaker was Todd Swanson, Senior Investment Manager, and Greg Reese with PNC Bank. Additionally, […]

Industry News – September 2023

Collins Appoints New Chief Financial Officer Collins, located in Wilsonville, OR, recently announced that Lara Moore, will become Chief Financial Officer for the company. Moore has 20 years of experience in business affairs in higher education including 10 years as the CFO/Vice President for Finance & Administration at Eastern Oregon University. Moore’s strong leadership was […]

Who’s Who in Hardwood Purchasing – September 2023

Brian Hill is president of Grayson Millworks Co. Inc., located in Independence State, VA. Grayson Millworks manufactures Hardwood flooring, millwork, moulding and interior/exterior doors. The company purchases approximately 1.5 million board feet annually of Red and White Oak, Poplar, Walnut, Cherry, Alder, Maple, Mahogany, Ash, Hickory, Sapele, and yellow and white pine. Lumber is purchased […]

Quebec Business Trends – September 2023

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Northcentral Technical College Offers The Hardwood Manufacturers Certificate

The Hardwood Manufacturers Certificate is scheduled for the fall of 2023 at Northcentral Technical College (NTC), with a registration deadline of August 28. The 16-week course will prepare learners for fast growing, in-demand positions within the Hardwood manufacturing industry. Endorsed by the Hardwood Manufacturers Association, classes are taught in person and utilize Northcentral Technical College’s […]

Eu Deforestation Regulation: Assessing Implications For U.S. Hardwood Producers

The American Hardwood Export Council has taken on a critical study to evaluate the impact of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) on the U.S. Hardwood industry. As currently written and accepted, this new regulation demands geolocation data identifying the plot of land where the relevant commodities originate. This means every exporter of U.S. Hardwood products […]