What do steel log staples, the NHLA Convention, and a $2.8 million country ham have in common? NHLA member EZLOG Company, Inc. produces steel log staples. And the ham? Well, it isn’t an ordinary ham. It’s a Broadbent Traditional Cured Ham. Broadbent hams have been sold at charity auctions for as much as $2.8 million, […]
NHLA National Inspectors share their knowledge and train people around the world. Mark Bear traveled to Maputo, Mozambique to assist with the lumber used to build a new U.S. embassy, which is designed to last 100 years or more. So, long after we are gone, the building will still stand. Mark inspected every piece of wood […]
Today we celebrate Josh Van Dyke, ITS Alumni of Class #192. Josh graduated from the Inspector Training School on July 31, 2020. Josh was President of his class and encouraged his classmates to strive to do their best, and always offered to help fellow classmates any way he could. Josh was hired immediately after graduation […]
Rules Corner – Rules Change Proposals 2023 Rules Change Proposals Listed below are the Rules change proposals submitted to NHLA for consideration by the Rules Committee. The Rules Committee will discuss these proposals at a meeting to be held at NHLA Headquarters in Memphis, TN, and via Zoom call on the 8th of June beginning […]
NHLA is happy to share some very exciting news with you. As you are aware, NHLA has been an active participant in the Real American Hardwood Coalition since its launch in 2019. The purpose of the RAHC is to meet the imperative goals of increasing markets and sales of Real American Hardwood, celebrating the […]
Scanning hardware for sawmills has been around for decades, but have you ever thought about how it came to be? Joey Nelson thought about it throughout his childhood. As he grew up, he learned everything he could about sawmill optimization through his father’s business. Early scanning hardware could provide tremendous returns for mills, but the […]
Today we are celebrating the success of ITS Alumni, Nate Jones. Nate graduated with the 192nd class of NHLA Inspector Training School on July 31st, 2020. Nate works for Ron Jones Hardwood Sales, Inc. in Purchasing and Sales. Upon graduation from the ITS, Nate began his new career by grading green and kiln-dried lumber. He […]
May 2021 By Mr. Dana Spessert As NHLA Chief Inspector, I am lucky to have the opportunity to meet and speak with so many people in the hardwood industry. As you can imagine, meeting so many different people allows me to hear many differing opinions and understand various ways of doing things, especially when it […]
We love hearing student success stories, and today we have an update on two students from Class #190! Parker Dukas and Andrew Brown graduated from the NHLA Inspector Training School on November 22, 2019. Both are employed by Abenaki Timber Corporation. After graduation, Parker was promoted to the sales team, and Andrew is grading all […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Walter Richardson. Walter Lee Richardson was born March 3, 1935, in Monticello, Kentucky, and departed this life peacefully on February 22, 2021, reaching the age of 85. Left to mourn his passing are his wife of 64 years, Virginia Kennett Richardson, his daughter Robin […]
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