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Exploring When Technology Becomes the Hero - technology and AI are empowering, not replacing, humans in the hardwood industry, improving efficiency, accuracy, and innovation.

Explore the latest technological innovations in lumber production showcased at NHLA’s San Antonio Convention, from 3D scanning and automated grading to advanced kiln drying, while honoring outgoing board members and welcoming new leaders shaping the future of the hardwood industry | Technology, Tradition, and Transitions

Discover the National Hardwood Academy: NHLA’s unified education platform offering hands-on training, webinars, and certification for hardwood industry professionals.

Boost hardwood mill profitability with NHLA Yield Analysis and Quality Control—optimize equipment, reduce waste, and recover lost revenue with expert inspection and training | Stop Leaving Money on the Mill Floor

NHLA is launching a redesigned website this fall, built for faster navigation, clearer access to member services, education, and industry resources, and a seamless digital experience that strengthens connections across the hardwood community.

Discover how Comact’s AI-powered hardwood grading and robotic automation help mills optimize production, improve yield, and meet NHLA standards with precision and efficiency | Innovation Rooted in Hardwood

NHLA Executive Director Dallin Brooks reflects on leadership, tradition, and innovation as the association embarks on a new chapter, strengthening education, advocacy, and initiatives like Real American Hardwood™ to prepare the hardwood industry for a thriving future.

Celebrate the NHLA ITS 209th class graduates at Missouri Walnut, showcasing their achievements in hardwood grading and inspection. Learn how NHLA’s hands-on education programs prepare industry professionals for career growth and strengthen the future of the hardwood industry.

Explore how thermally modified hardwood offers architects and builders a durable, chemical-free, low-carbon solution for sustainable construction, extending wood lifespan, reducing emissions, and supporting circular economy principles | Carbon-Conscious Construction

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...

Messersmith Manufacturing delivers reliable wood boiler and biomass energy systems for the forest products industry, transforming wood waste into heat, power, and kiln-dried lumber while supporting sustainable operations with advanced technology and expert service.

Discover how WDE MASPELL and SII Dry Kilns are revolutionizing thermally modified wood with odorless, chemical-free processes that enhance durability, color, and indoor usability, creating sustainable, high-quality hardwood for U.S. manufacturers and global markets.