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Wood ties and timbers used on our nation’s railroad infrastructure support freight and passenger trains and help us continue to thrive as a country. North America has over 136,000 miles...
Can I tell you a funny story? I faced a grizzle bear once. I have seen a lot of grizzly bears, twice within 10 feet and once within one foot...
Corley Manufacturing Co. joined NHLA in 1974, the first year of the Sustaining Member category. Since 1905, Corley has supplied the sawmill industry with rugged, dependable, and state-of-the-art machinery and...
Over the past month, I have been made aware of a couple of issues from members that needed clarification regarding the proper procedure for handling shipments where the buyer and...
You’ve probably heard of the “Say Yes” concept, which proposes that you’ll find greater success if you say yes to more requests. It’s a popular trope in films like “Yes...
To reignite the allure of hardwood and address a decline in sales, the Real American Hardwood Coalition (RAHC) has initiated a consumer-oriented campaign promoting hardwood's inherent benefits. 
Forcey Lumber Company has been a leader in the Hardwood Lumber industry for over 70 years and four generations. Located in the heart of the “Hardwood Country,” Forcey Lumber Company...
Calling all Spanish speakers! NHLA is proud to offer its first Spanish language, “Intro to Hardwood Lumber Grading Course,” August 7-18 in Memphis, TN! This class is exclusively for NHLA...
McRae Lumber is a hardwood lumber all-star! Not only is McRae Lumber a 5th-generation family business, but they are also the oldest Canadian Member of NHLA, joining in October of...
The late Bob Rorabaugh was a huge supporter of NHLA and the Inspector Training School. This tournament will benefit Bob’s Memorial Fund, which was established to help men & women...
The NHLA Board and the newly formed “Market Impacts Committee” is working with various industry influencers, including the Hardwood Federation, as the Association’s voice in Washington to monitor, assess and...