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As North America’s largest and most influential hardwood trade association, NHLA is dedicated to advancing the hardwood industry across the globe. We are the unified voice for the hardwood community, representing every link in the supply chain from the forest to wood processors to manufacturers and beyond. As the leading advocate for efficient practices and industry standards, we empower our members with the resources they need to succeed in a global marketplace.

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NHLA offers specialized services designed to help hardwood companies overcome their biggest business challenges. With a team of seasoned experts, we provide tailored solutions to address your unique needs. Discover the services and programs we offer to elevate your business.

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Convention

Meet us in San Antonio! The 2025 NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase will take place in the vibrant city of San Antonio, Texas at the Marriott Rivercenter, from October 1-3, 2025.

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The NHLA Calendar features a comprehensive lineup of educational courses tailored for the hardwood industry, alongside key industry events and meetings hosted by our partner groups.

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NHLA Member of the Month

We are proud to recognize Newman Lumber Company as our Member of the Month. Thank you for an incredible 48 years of membership!

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Don't Mess with Hardwoods In my life, there have been a handful of shows that didn’t just entertain me—they made me want to be part of the story. “The Dukes of Hazzard” made me want to launch a car over a river and stick the landing like it was nothing. “Miami Vice” had me rolling up the sleeves of a white suit, driving a Ferrari, and chasing down drug dealers with my best friend. “Magnum P.I.”? Same Ferrari, just red this time—and now I’m solving crimes in short shorts with a legendary mustache.
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Don’t Mess with Hardwoods
In my life, there have been a handful of shows that didn’t just […]
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NHLA and AHEC Showcase American Hardwoods at Tecnomueble 2025
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NHLA and AHEC Showcase American Hardwoods at Tecnomueble 2025
The NHLA’s Chief Marketing Officer, Natalie Thelen, traveled to Guadalajara, Mexico, from August […]
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The global economy is a complex machine. I don’t pretend to know all the factors that make it run, much like modern cars, but I do know it doesn’t take much to break it down. When I was a kid, I used to work on old cars with my dad. Back then, you could tune a carburetor yourself, and there was enough room under the hood to crawl inside if you had to. Behind our barn sat eight or nine broken-down cars, each waiting its turn. We’d haul one out, fix it up, and send it back on the road, always choosing the one that cost the least to repair. Then came my dad’s 1997 Ford F-150, the first with a sloped aero-dynamic hood and a fuel injector. Years later, when it broke down, it never made it behind the barn. When I asked why, Dad shrugged: “Too complicated. Too expensive.” Electronic issues had made repairs out of reach.
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Repairing the Market Takes Time and Money
The global economy is a complex machine. I don’t pretend to know all […]
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I am an NHLA grading rules guy. A graduate of the Inspector Training School, I spent more than eight years grading lumber full-time for our company. I still occasionally grade lumber at our facility to keep my skills honed. I have been a member of the NHL A Rules Committee for 25 years. I even collect old NHLA Rule books, of which I have over 45 different editions dating back to 1911. The grading rules establish the parameters that separate the values of each board for a hardwood lumber producer. When running a sawmill, it is important to be a rules guy.
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Industry Innovators
I am an NHLA grading rules guy. A graduate of the Inspector Training […]
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Membership Matters: Member Benefits
October 13, 2025
Membership Matters: Member Benefits
MEMBER BENEFITSAs a member of NHLA, your association investment delivers far more than […]
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The Hardwood Federation: The Hardwood Industry’s Federal Advocate
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The Hardwood Federation: The Hardwood Industry’s Federal Advocate
Welcome to San Antonio! The Hardwood Federation is always excited to be a […]
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