Short Courses

This introductory course is perfect for those wanting to get a basic understanding of the NHLA Hardwood Grading Rules. Hosted by NHLA in Memphis, Tennessee this class is ideal for yardmen, sawyers, edgermen, sales and office staff, and management-level personnel. Instructor: Roman Matyushchenko

This introductory course is perfect for those wanting to get a basic understanding of the NHLA Hardwood Grading Rules. Hosted by NHLA in Memphis, Tennessee this class is ideal for yardmen, sawyers, edgermen, sales and office staff, and management-level personnel.

For several years now, the NHLA Inspection Services team has been helping hardwood mills improve their operations with the NHLA "Yield Analysis" program using process control techniques developed by NHLA Chief Inspector Dana Spessert. These techniques have saved companies hundreds of thousands of dollars, improved their throughput and increased profitability. NHLA is offering a 3-day course to teach your team the first steps in implementing your own Yield Improvement program using statistical process control techniques adapted to a sawmill environment.

NHLA is hosting a 3-day seminar on Hardwood Lumber Processing. It will cover the processing of hardwoods from the tree to the kiln, by topical experts here at NHLA and from the Tennessee extension office. Tours are planned of a local sawmill and a concentration yard. Arrival Tuesday, March 25th for a BBQ dinner at NHLA.