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 […]
Bundle Tag Requirements for Vietnam “Made in the USA” Yesterday, NHLA received word from our friends at the American Hardwood Export Council of issues with shipments to Vietnam concerning the exact requirements for bundle tags. It appears there have been no major changes in the actual requirements themselves since 2017, but a new decree on […]
FREE WEBINAR: March 25, 2021 Export Finance Opportunities in the Hardwood Lumber Industry Please join the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and the Export-Import Bank of the U.S. (EXIM) for a webinar about export growth strategies for the hardwood lumber industry using financing. Smart lumber companies are looking to […]
The National Hardwood Lumber Association celebrated the graduation of the 194th class of the Inspector Training School on Friday, February 26, 2021. The students were the first to graduate from the new, 8-week NHLA Inspector Training School. In total, 5 students graduated: 4 students completed the 8-week Program and one completed the final module of […]
This morning, NHLA received word from our friends at the American Hardwood Export Council that the Chinese Government has extended the tariff exclusions for many U.S. products, including hardwood lumber and logs, through September 16, 2021. Below is the WeChat message from the Embassy in its entirety. Apparently, U.S. hardwood logs and lumber were the […]
NHLA is pleased to introduce a new home for Alumni of the NHLA Inspector Training School! The NHLA Inspector Training School Alumni Gallery is now available to everyone online by clicking here. Sponsored by Cole Hardwoods, the NHLA Inspector Training School Alumni Gallery is a searchable database of ITS Graduation photos, beginning with the first […]
Every four years, NHLA reviews the hardwood lumber grading rules and accepts rules change proposals for consideration. The window for submitting change proposals for the 2023 NHLA Rules Book is NOW OPEN. Changes for consideration should be submitted to the Chief Inspector by March 31, 2021. The Rules Committee will review the submitted changes during a […]
It is with a sad heart that we inform you of the passing of Keith M. Swaner, owner and CEO of Swaner Hardwood Co., Inc. Keith passed away on January 6, 2021, at the age of 93. In the early 1950’s he was a sales representative for E. L. Bruce Company, and in 1962 he became […]
The Definition of Sound Cutting Explained -By NHLA Chief Inspector, Dana Spessert As seasoned hardwood lumber inspectors, sometimes we can forget the complexity of how the NHLA Rules are written. When I have the opportunity to work with the Inspector Training School students and other seasoned inspectors, it brings to light some of the more confusing […]
Most of us are familiar with the story of a rock band starting in their parent’s garage and going on to be a massive success in the music industry. Smith Sawmill Service is like those rock bands. Officially, Smith Sawmill Service began 30 years ago, in 1990. But in reality, it started much sooner. Founder […]
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