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Going Beyond Sustainability in the hardwood industry
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industry resources and sawmill resources for businesses manufacturing wood products
Going Beyond Sustainability in the hardwood industry

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The Latest Insights and Updates for the Hardwood Lumber Industry

Welcome to the NHLA Industry News Hub, your go-to resource for up-to-date news, trends, and insights from the North American hardwood lumber industry. Whether you’re a lumber grader, timber producer, hardwood manufacturer, or a professional in the wood products or forest products sector, this is your place to stay informed.

Our news center is dedicated to bringing you the latest updates on hardwood grading standards, sustainable forestry practices, lumber pricing, trade regulations, and emerging market trends that impact professionals across the hardwood supply chain. We also cover advocacy efforts and share insights from industry analysis experts, ensuring that you have access to a comprehensive overview of the hardwood lumber market.

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Carbon-Conscious Construction: Thermally Modified Hardwood for a Low-Emission Future

Carbon-Conscious Construction: Thermally Modified Hardwood for a Low-Emission Future

October 17, 2025

by NHLA
The construction industry accounts for nearly 37% of global energy-related CO₂ emissions (UNEP & GlobalABC, 2022). While much of the focus has been on creating energy-efficient building operations, there is…
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Messersmith Manufacturing: Leading the Way in Wood Boiler Systems for the Forest Products Industry

Messersmith Manufacturing: Leading the Way in Wood Boiler Systems for the Forest Products Industry

October 17, 2025

by NHLA
Messersmith Wood Boilers delivers efficient, reliable wood boiler systems, cogeneration solutions, and material handling systems for the forest products industry, turning wood waste into energy for lumber drying, building heat,…
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LEFT TO RIGHT: Michael Chandler (D&D Hardwood), Quinton Rogers (Missouri Walnut), Roman Matyushchenko (NHLA), and Jim Long (D&D Hardwood) NOT PICTURED: Matthew Yoder and Jason Yoder (both of Yoder Hardwoods)

NHLA ITS 209th Class Graduates at Missouri Walnut

October 17, 2025

by NHLA
On August 29, 2025, NHLA was proud to celebrate the latest group of graduates from an education session hosted at Missouri Walnut. The program was led by NHLA Instructor Roman…
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Don't Mess with Hardwoods In my life, there have been a handful of shows that didn’t just entertain me—they made me want to be part of the story. “The Dukes of Hazzard” made me want to launch a car over a river and stick the landing like it was nothing. “Miami Vice” had me rolling up the sleeves of a white suit, driving a Ferrari, and chasing down drug dealers with my best friend. “Magnum P.I.”? Same Ferrari, just red this time—and now I’m solving crimes in short shorts with a legendary mustache.

Don’t Mess with Hardwoods

October 13, 2025

by NHLA
In my life, there have been a handful of shows that didn’t just entertain me—they made me want to be part of the story. “The Dukes of Hazzard” made me…
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NHLA and AHEC Showcase American Hardwoods at Tecnomueble 2025

NHLA and AHEC Showcase American Hardwoods at Tecnomueble 2025

October 13, 2025

by NHLA
The NHLA’s Chief Marketing Officer, Natalie Thelen, traveled to Guadalajara, Mexico, from August 13–16 to represent the association at the Tecnomueble trade show. Tecnomueble is Mexico’s largest trade show for…
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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 choosing the one that cost the least to repair. Then came my dad’s 1997 Ford F-150, the first with a sloped aero-dynamic hood and a fuel injector. Years later, when it broke down, it never made it behind the barn. When I asked why, Dad shrugged: “Too complicated. Too expensive.” Electronic issues had made repairs out of reach.

Repairing the Market Takes Time and Money

October 13, 2025

by NHLA
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…
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