Read the March 2024 issue of National Hardwood Magazine to get the latest hardwood industry news! This issue features stories on Edensaw Woods Ltd., updates to the American Hardwood Lumber Grading workshop, the LSLA Winter Meeting, insights from the the ALC meeting and much more.
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HMA UPDATE Industry Education And Networking In Charming Charleston In just a few short weeks, HMA members, non-members, industry suppliers, and other stakeholders will be convening at The Charleston Place in Charleston, South Carolina, for HMA’s 2024National Conference and Expo. Slated for Monday–Wednesday, March 25–27, the event will provide plenty of in-demand learning sessions; sold out exhibit space; and networking opportunities to mix, mingle, and share knowledge with industry colleagues—old and new. This year’s theme is Pathways to Success and our agenda is geared toward helping your company navigate volatile markets, economic uncertainty, and other challenges ahead. •2024Hardwood Industry Outlook Hear from industry experts on a range of topics, including forecasts on pallets, railway ties, and residuals, as well as gain insights into the battle against misleading claims from alternative products and U.S. forest inventory and analysis. •Funding Improvements: Grant Opportunities What is the USDA Forest Service’s Wood Innovations Grant (WIG) Program? How can a grant help your company make equipment and operational upgrades? What companies are eligible? How do you apply for a grant? Marcus Taylor, Wood Innovations coordinator for the Southern Region, will be with us to provide all the details and answer questions. •Effective Communication Panel Times have changed and communicating with workers from different generations can be challenging and frustrating for all involved. This panel discussion, moderated by Steve James—president and CEO of Frank Miller Lumber Company and a certified John C. Maxwell coach, trainer, and speaker—will bring together three generations to candidly discuss collaboration, stereotypes surrounding different age groups, and why generational spread is a strength, not a weakness. •Sawmilling in the Pacific Northwest Go on a virtual tour of NWH’s facility in Longview, Washington, to get a close-up look at their operations, and soar high above an Alder forest while learning about this beautiful yet underutilized species. •Economic Predictions: Hits and Misses This year, we’re welcoming back our 2023 presenter, Dr. Christopher Kuehl, co-founder of Armada Corporate Please turn to page 66 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 2024 HMA National Conference and Expo Monday–Wednesday, March 25–27 The Charleston Place | 205 Meeting St | Charleston, SC 29401 BY IAN FAIGHT CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER HARDWOOD MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION WARRENDALE, PA 412-244-0440 WWW.HMAMEMBERS.ORG Conference Highlights • 2024 Economic Hardwood Predictions: Industry Hits Outlook & Misses » Raw Pallets Material Trends » Federal Railway Funding Ties Programs » Industry Residuals Updates » Panel Forest on Inventory Generational and Communications Analysis » Sawmilling The Battle in the Against Pacific False Northwest Advertising Claims • US Forest Service Wood Innovations Grants for Mill Improvements • Sawmilling in the Pacific Northwest 412.244.0440 | info@hardwood.org | HMAmembers.org A virtual tour of NWH’s facility in Longview, Washington Register online at HMAmembers.org Williamsburg Place, Suite 108 | Warrendale, PA 15086 • Effective Communication Panel Discussion • Economic Predictions: Hits and Misses 412.244.0440 | info@hardwood.org | HMAmembers.org 18 MARCH 2024 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE www.RealAmericanHardwood.com/industry Register www.RealAmericanHardwood.com/industry online at HMAmembers.org 1 Williamsburg Place, Suite 108 | Warrendale, PA 15086 MARCH 2024 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE 19
