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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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How Thermally Modified Wood Is Redefining Architectural Design With Sustainable Materials | Advertorial Jartek in the november 2025 edition of hardwood matters

November 5, 2025

by NHLA
Seeking durable, sustainable, and beautiful materials, architects are increasingly turning to thermally modified wood. Material choices are rarely black and white in contemporary architecture. Sometimes, regular wood suffices when designs…
From the Field: Drew Snider in the november 2025 edition of hardwood matters

November 5, 2025

by NHLA
Embracing Technology in the Hardwood Industry This month, we’re featuring our National Inspector, Drew Snider, whose work takes him deep into the evolving heart of the hardwood industry. Drew has…
Stop Leaving Money on the Mill Floor in the november 2025 edition of hardwood matters

November 5, 2025

by NHLA
With the new technology available in the hardwood industry today, there are numerous opportunities for growth in the skilled trades through machine calibration and adjustments. I like to use the…
Humans at the Helm: Innovation, AI, and the Future of Hardwood in the november 2025 edition of hardwood matters

November 5, 2025

by NHLA
Walk into a hardwood mill today, and you might find more than sawdust and grit. You’ll find smart cameras, robotic arms, and data dashboards quietly transorming how people work. New…
Innovation Rooted in Hardwood in the november 2025 edition of hardwood matters

November 5, 2025

by NHLA
Comact’s Commitment to Moving the Industry Forward For over a century, Comact has been at the forefront of wood processing innovation. While our history is long, our focus remains firmly…
What Happened to the Farm Bill? in the November 2025 edition of hardwood matters

November 5, 2025

by NHLA
Over the August recess, when Members of Congress were back home in their states and districts, there was a fair amount of media attention surrounding lawmakers’ calls to enact a…

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