National Hardwood Magazine - April 2022

QUEBEC Continued
Some cabinet manufacturers noted that design trends
for 2022 were focused on “health, sustainable quality
and a touch of country charm.” This means using warmtoned
woods, such as Maple and Cherry, for cabinets and
accents for kitchens. Consumers are moving towards a
more contemporary look merging refined thin rails – rustic-style
pulls on wood cabinets that are white or lighttoned
wood – rather than the starker, sleeker modern
designs of the past several years. Other items selected
are ones that seek to bring the outdoors in, embraces
warmth, texture, and natural materials, such as live edge
wood, weathered stone, and brushed or metal finishes,
rather than overly polished or manufactured materials.
With the ongoing pandemic, people are seeking more
comfortable and relaxing rooms as they are living where
they also work. No one can say if a return to work for
most will happen once the pandemic is over, or if this
work-from-home trend will be the new way of life. n
NEWS DEVELOPMENTS Continued from page 15
Wood Products Association, “Businesses and individuals
with potential exposure to, or involvement in operations
or supply chains tied to the military regime that do not
conduct appropriate due diligence run the risk of engaging
in conduct that may expose them to significant reputational,
financial, and legal risks, including violations of
U.S. anti-money laundering laws and sanctions.”
The business advisory highlights concerns for businesses
operating in or connected to Myanmar, including
state owned enterprises (“SOEs”) benefitting the military,
such as the Myanmar Timber Enterprise (MTE). SOEs
play a dominant role in the oil and gas, mining, postal,
energy, and transportation and logistics sectors and
are responsible for generating about half of the military
regime revenue and spending, and half of the regime
budget. In addition to supporting the military regime, the
advisory warns many SOEs are subject to allegations of
corruption, child and forced labor, surveillance, and other
human and labor rights abuses. Military regime leadership
as well as several SOEs are subject to OFAC sanctions
under Executive Order (“E.O.”) 14014 - Blocking
Property With Respect to the Situation in Burma that was
issued on February 10, 2021 in response to the military
coup. Businesses and individuals involved in dealings
with SOEs in Myanmar should conduct appropriate due
diligence to ensure they are not furthering corruption
within Burma, supporting child or forced labor, or contributing
to arbitrary or unlawful surveillance practices, or
any other serious human rights abuses.
NWFA COMPLETES 61ST HOME WITH
GARY SINISE FOUNDATION
The National Wood Flooring Association
(NWFA), headquartered in St.
Louis, MO, has provided flooring for
its 61st home in support of the Gary
Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program
(Restoring Independence Supporting
Empowerment). The R.I.S.E.
program builds custom, specially
United States Air
Force Staff Sergeant
(Ret.) Brian Schiefer
adapted smart homes for severely
wounded veterans and first responders.
The home dedication for United
States Air Force Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Brian Schiefer took
place recently in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. Flooring was
donated by NWFA members Revel Woods and Installers
Warehouse.
On November 11, 2008, Staff Sergeant Schiefer was
conducting training when his vehicle rolled over. He underwent
surgery, followed by time in the ICU and therapy.
Today, he continues to adjust to his new life as a paraplegic.
“As a result of his experience, Staff Sergeant Schiefer
has become an advocate for patients who endure injuries
similar to his own,” says NWFA President and CEO, Michael
Martin.
The National Wood Flooring Association is a not-forprofit
trade organization, with more than 3,200 member
companies world-wide, dedicated to educating consumers,
architects, designers, specifiers and builders in the
uses and benefits of wood flooring. To learn more, go to
www.nwfa.org. n
SCMA UPDATE
Continued from page 16
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The second article, titled “Real Wood Siding: The Natural
Choice,” explores the benefits of choosing Cypress
siding for homes. It features interviews with an architect
and homebuilder who discuss why they prefer working
with Cypress instead of alternative materials.
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