MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Jeff Wirkkala of Hardwood Industries Inc. in Sherwood, Oregon, was named the new president of the National Hardwood Lumber Association at the NHLA On Demand Conference & Exhibition held on Sept. 22.
SALT LAKE CITY -- Ipe Woods USA has recently joined the National Hardwood Lumber Association, the international trade association dedicated to the hardwood industry. Their mission is to serve NHLA members engaged in the commerce of North American hardwood lumber by maintaining order, structure, and ethics in the changing global hardwood marketplace; providing member services; promoting North American hardwood lumber and advocating the interest of the hardwood community.
National Hardwood Lumber Association has received a notice from Leon Skarshinski, Commercial Officer, U.S. Department of Commerce, Embassy of the United States of America in Beijing, China, who has announced the conclusion of a meeting with China AQSIQ DG and senior staff regarding the mosquito fumigation requirement for U.S. originating cargo.
In my mind, the proposed Check-Off program is not about our respective businesses today. It is about the long-term collective future of the hardwood industry; our businesses, our employees and their families, and a way of life.
It is remarkable to see a shipment of North American lumber arrive in China with an invoice specifying FAS or 1 common grade lumber and know that definition means the same thing on both continents.
Approximately 800 wood industry professionals are participating at the National Hardwood Lumber Association's (NHLA) annual convention taking place through Saturday morning at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers.
The National Hardwood Lumber Assn. is teaming up with Purdue and the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen's Assn. to offer a 10-week training program for NHLA Hardwood Lumber Inspectors.
Sarah Palin, former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice-presidential nominee, will serve as keynote speaker at the National Hardwood Lumber Association's Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase, Oct. 13-16 in Vancouver, BC.