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Wood Wisdom Wednesday: Tally Sticks, the Original Credit Cards
Credit cards may seem like a contemporary convenience that is assuming the place of paper money and coinage. Credit systems have actually been in place for centuries, and it all began with the hardwood industry. Wooden tally sticks were one of the first reliable forms of credit adopted by cultures around the world during the […]
Breaking News: CALL FOR ACTION
Dear NHLA Members and Industry Friends: A CALL TO ACTION! We have received word from the Hardwood Federation that the Trump Administration is preparing to announce another round of Agricultural aid to farmers, ranchers, and others hurt by the trade war with China. The announcement of this aid package could come as soon as Thursday, […]
Update on China Tariffs
-Dana Lee Cole, Executive Director, The Hardwood Federation China’s Ministry of Finance announced this morning that it would increase tariffs on 5,140 U.S. goods starting on June 1 in retaliation to U.S. increases on Chinese products last week. Many if not all the impacted products were identified for 25% tariffs in late December, but were […]
United States & China Tariff Update
The National Hardwood Lumber Association and the Hardwood Federation have been working in collaboration to update all members of the hardwood industry with the latest news about the U.S./China tariff situation. We will continue to work closely with the Hardwood Federation on this issue and will provide you with continuous updates as the tariff discussion […]
Rules Corner – Inventory Management to Control Log Stain
Spring is here, and we may finally be able to put the wet weather behind us and tackle the many challenges that are a direct result of the winter weather. As a former logger and sawmill owner, I have lived through weather pitfalls. Let’s discuss. As a logger, once the rain starts falling, you are […]
What Leadership Looks Like
If you are lucky, at some point in your career you have worked for a manager who recognized his or her responsibilities to their team. This person was more than likely confident, decisive and was able to make the right decisions that helped move you, and your team forward. They were future-focused and may have taught […]
Rules Corner — Monitoring New Technology
Most industries have moved towards optimization technology, and the hardwood industry is no exception. Over the past 30 years, most of the hardwood industry has adopted new technology to help improve efficiency and quality in one form or another. This is a positive move as long as things are kept up-to-date and monitored. One of […]
Policy Update U.S. – China Trade Negotiations
The Hardwood Federation has released an update about the current state of tariff trade negotiations between the U.S. and China. This is an ongoing process, so updates will continue. Overview: The U.S. and China wrapped up a week of negotiations in China last Friday. Both sides reported that they made “progress,” including more substantive discussions and […]
The Story of a Man, a Kitchen Table, and a Dream
Member Spotlight | Tropical Forest Products The kitchen table serves as more than just a place for family meals. It is the hub of the home — a place where important family conversations happen, where visiting friends gravitate to socialize, where projects, budgeting, and homework take place. And for Jordan Dery, the founder of […]
Rules Corner – Causes and Solutions to “Bruising”
–by Dana Spessert, NHLA Chief Inspector . Over the years, there have been numerous studies on soft maple and other species that show signs of impact staining, often times referred to as “bruising”. This impact staining is a form of oxidative stain, which in many cases is not easily identifiable when the board is rough […]
Rules for Shipments of Ash Lumber to the EU Have Changed
ATTENTION Exporters of Ash Lumber to the European Union, NHLA has received an important notice from USDA-APHIS and the European Union. NHLA was officially notified today (December 18, 2018), that the rules for shipping Ash lumber originating from the United States has changed. Effective Today…the only approved option for exporting Ash lumber to the EU […]
NHLA Elects New Leadership at the 2018 NHLA Annual Convention
Darwin Murray of McClain Forest Products in West Plains, Missouri became the new president of the National Hardwood Lumber Association at the NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase on October 4, 2018, in Toronto, Canada. Over the last two years, Murray served on the Executive Committee as vice president. He has been a member […]
Where are they Now?
NATHAN HASCHER, 119th Class WHAT IS YOUR Fondest memory from class? My fondest memory from class was watching my father, Rich Hascher teach students a skill that would carry them throughout their entire career.
PETER VAN AMELSFOORT, 85th CLASS
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ASPECT OF YOUR JOB? My favorite aspect of my job is the constant day to day challenges with variable products, customer needs, evolving markets, and costing and pricing.
Uber’s self-driving trucks are making deliveries in Arizona
Uber announced today that its self-driving trucks have been operating in Arizona for the last couple of months.
Where are They Now? MICHAEL R. KLINGLER, 116th Class
What is your favorite aspect of your job? My favorite aspect of grading lumber was always the fact that no two boards, like people, were the same. Each board coming from a similar source was unique in its own way. And my favorite aspect of my current position is timber management and supplying cut logs […]
Alumni Spotlight – Rob McConnell 175th Class
WHAT AM I CURRENTLY DOING AND HOW HAS THE CLASS HELPED ME GET HERE? Not knowing much about the lumber industry at first, this class was the first step in helping me grasp how lumber is measured and sold.
Alumni Spotlight! Where are they now?
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? WHAT’S MY FONDEST INSPECTOR TRAINING SCHOOL MEMORY? It’s hard to pin point the best memory because the whole experience was one of my fondest adult memories. I describe this School to others as a three-month college experience.
What Could Go Wrong When Transferring Ownership to Employees?
We often hear owners say they want to transfer their businesses to third-party buyers when they first encounter the concept of Exit Planning. However, we’ve observed that in many completed Exit Plans, owners actually choose to transfer their businesses to employees.