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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.
PART II: US First Hardwood CLT Project
Part II of our discussion with Indiana Cross-Laminated Project lead architect, Yugon Kim.
First Hardwood CLT Project in U.S.
In an effort to enhance awareness around using wood as an innovative building material, The United States Forest Service awarded Boston based architectural firm, IKD, $250,000 to fund the construction of the first hardwood cross-laminated timber (CLT) project in the United States.
Preparation for Succession
Two scenarios: Leo is in his 80s. His daughter and son, both in their 60s, work in the business running critical parts of the day to day operations, but Leo comes to work every day, still owns all of the stock and makes all of the crucial financial decisions.
ADAPTING TO CHANGE: A NEW ERA FOR BY-PRODUCTS
One constant in life and in business is change. As technology is upgraded and industries adapt, there will always be a time of transition. I grew up in this industry, and for 57, I’ve experienced much change.
Farm Bill Rewrite Efforts Begin
The Farm Bill, the 5-year, comprehensive legislation that governs everything from forestry to row crop and dairy price supports to nutrition programs to trade, expires in 2018.
Surface Measure Tally is the Standard
The last 35 years have seen a number of advancements in handheld computers and scanning equipment. So much so that the methods in which we can generate tallies seems endless.