National Hardwood Magazine - March 2017

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Contents National Hardwood Magazine March 2017 Volume 91 No. 2 Features & Industry Events 20 C&W Custom Woodworking Triumphs Over Economic Downturn 22 New River Hardwoods Inc.: A Long-Standing Commitment To Safety, Quality, Customer Service 24 26 28 30 Over 100 Attend Annual LSLA Winter Meeting Industry Leaders From Around The World Travel To Orlando For 2017 IBS SURFACES 2017 Introduces New Floor Coverings Energy Alternative Is Topic Club Meeting 32 Dwight Lewis Lumber Co. Meetings 34 Miller Wood Trade SOLUTION For Lumber Buyers And Suppliers 36 HDA Welcomes 2017 With Changes And Enhanced Member Opportunities Departments 4 Hardwood Calendar 6 U.S.A. Trends 8 Canadian Trends 10 News Developments 12 NHLA News 14 HMA Update 16 AHEC Report 66 Trade Talk Opportunities 76 Advertisers Index 2 MARCH 2017 NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE

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