National Hardwood Lumber Association

National Hardwood Lumber Association NHLA is a trade association representing the hardwood industry from the forest to beyond. Keeper and Teacher of the Grading Rules.

International trade association supporting the North American hardwood industry within the global hardwood community. The National Hardwood Lumber Association is also headquarters to the NHLA Inspector Training School (ITS). The ITS program teaches the rules and application of the NHLA hardwood lumber grading system and prepares students for a career in the hardwood lumber industry. Since its founding, the School has graduated more than 7,100 students from around the world.

The August issue of Hardwood Matters is here! 🌳📖What’s shaping the future of American hardwood? This month, we’re lookin...
08/21/2026

The August issue of Hardwood Matters is here! 🌳📖

What’s shaping the future of American hardwood? This month, we’re looking at the industry from every angle - from Washington, D.C. to the mill floor.

Inside the August issue:

🇺🇸 Building support for American hardwood in Washington
🌳 Creating new demand with architects, designers & specifiers
🏗️ Red maple’s potential in structural markets
🔥 Turning wood waste into energy and opportunity
📏 An important conversation about the 2027 NHLA Rules
📱 And... can lumber inspection go viral?

Plus industry advocacy, member stories, hardwood education, market insights, and more.

There’s a lot happening across our industry. Catch up on it all in the latest Hardwood Matters.

Read the August issue: https://ow.ly/gf2L50ZztT3

Every great show needs a great crew behind it. 🎸The 2026 NHLA Convention & Exhibit Showcase is almost here, and we could...
08/20/2026

Every great show needs a great crew behind it. 🎸

The 2026 NHLA Convention & Exhibit Showcase is almost here, and we couldn’t bring the hardwood industry together in Cleveland without the companies that help make it all possible.

Your support helps make the education, networking, industry conversations, and unforgettable experiences at Convention possible.

Thank you for helping us turn up the volume in Cleveland. 🤘 We couldn’t do it without you!

Premier Sponsor: Rossi Group Emporium Hardwoods

Pinnacle Sponsor: Baillie Lumber Co.

Alder Sponsor: Cascade Hardwood

Walnut Sponsor: Jartek

Cherry Sponsors:
Classic American Hardwoods, Inc.
Comact
Continental Underwriters
DMSi Software
Frank Miller Lumber
MO PAC Lumber Company
NWH
Novum Underwriting Partners LLC
Nyle Dry Kilns
Ohio Forestry Association
Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company
SII Dry Kilns
U*C Coatings
UCS Forest Group
USNR
Wde Maspell

Maple Sponsor:
Breeze Dried, Inc.
Reader's Hardwood Supply

Birch Sponsor: Lumber Resources

Red Oak Sponsors:
A.W. Stiles Contractors Inc.
Alan McIlvain Company
Biolube
Canals
Corley Manufacturing Co.
DZD Hardwood Inc.
Eagle Machinery & Supply, Inc.
East Ohio Lumber Co.
Esterer WD GmbH
Goodfellow Inc.
Granite Valley
Heartwood Brands
Holt & Bugbee Hardwood
Horizon
Hurst Boiler & Welding Co., Inc.
ISK Biocides
Interglobo North America
Keiver-Willard Lumber
Matson Lumber Company
RAM Forest Products
Stephens Hardwood
Swaner Hardwood
TMX Shipping Co., Inc.
The AGL Group LLC
TimberRisk Agency, Inc.
Wolverine Hardwoods
Yoder Lumber

Ready for your next career move? 🌳The NHLA Career Center features job opportunities from hardwood companies across the i...
08/19/2026

Ready for your next career move? 🌳

The NHLA Career Center features job opportunities from hardwood companies across the industry. Our most recent job listings include:

• Saw Filer – Silver Leaf Sawmill (Elmira, MI)
• Lumber Grader – Brumbaugh Lumber LLC (Shirleysburg, PA)
• Lumber Grader – Maple Ridge Hardwoods (Sterling, MI)

Explore these opportunities and more: https://www.nhla.com/resources/careers-center

Tomorrow: Join the conversation shaping the future of the hardwood industry.Federal policy, congressional leadership, an...
08/18/2026

Tomorrow: Join the conversation shaping the future of the hardwood industry.

Federal policy, congressional leadership, and the 2026 elections all have the potential to influence the business environment for hardwood producers, manufacturers, and suppliers.

Join the Hardwood Federation tomorrow for an interactive discussion on what to watch in Washington, current advocacy efforts, and what the road to 2027 could mean for our industry.

💬 Bring your questions—there will be a live Q&A with the panel.

📅 Tomorrow | August 19 at 11:00 AM CT

Register today: https://ow.ly/CoSk50ZtZYS

Your operation is unique. Your training should be too.Every hardwood operation faces different challenges, which is why ...
08/17/2026

Your operation is unique. Your training should be too.

Every hardwood operation faces different challenges, which is why NHLA's In-House Training is built around your team, your processes, and your goals. Delivered on-site by experienced NHLA National Inspectors, each program is customized to help employees strengthen grading accuracy, improve efficiency, and build confidence—without the cost and downtime of travel.

Whether you need a one-day refresher or a multi-day training program, we'll work with you to develop practical instruction your team can apply immediately.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/xvQQ50ZtBY7

The future of the hardwood industry starts with education and hands-on experience.When students have the opportunity to ...
08/14/2026

The future of the hardwood industry starts with education and hands-on experience.

When students have the opportunity to explore hardwood firsthand, they begin to see more than lumber - they discover skilled careers, advanced manufacturing, and an industry with lasting impact.

Over this summer, students from Gurdon High School toured NHLA's Inspector Training School, where they explored hardwood species, learned about lumber grading, and experienced the value of hands-on learning. By the end of the visit, several students expressed interest in pursuing careers in the industry.

Workforce development starts by creating opportunities to learn, ask questions, and experience the industry firsthand.

Read more about their visit and why outreach like this matters for the future of hardwood: https://ow.ly/v8lW50ZtBEJ

Cleveland is calling! 📣 The hardwood industry is better together, and this September, we’re bringing it all together in ...
08/13/2026

Cleveland is calling! 📣 The hardwood industry is better together, and this September, we’re bringing it all together in Cleveland for the 2026 NHLA Convention & Exhibit Showcase.

This year brings together the conversations, expertise, and connections our industry needs right now:

🎤 Opening Session featuring keynote speaker Connor Lokar
🌍 Global Markets & the Future of American Hardwood with Mike Snow
⚙️ Operating Savings Using Wood Energy with Lew McCreery
🔥 Thermal Modification Panel
📊 The Hardwood Industry Now: Data, Direction & What Comes Next with Dan Meyer
📖 Rules Change Open Forum led by NHLA's National Inspectors

And there’s plenty happening beyond the sessions! Explore the Exhibit Showcase, meet up with industry friends at the Opening Jam, reconnect with fellow ITS alumni, and experience an unforgettable evening at Cleveland’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

👉 Register today: https://ow.ly/QcrH50ZyVj6

Could woody biomass play a bigger role in America's renewable fuel future?The Renewable Fuel Standard currently limits w...
08/11/2026

Could woody biomass play a bigger role in America's renewable fuel future?

The Renewable Fuel Standard currently limits which biomass sources qualify for renewable transportation fuels—a policy with significant implications for forest management, working forests, and the hardwood industry.

Learn why the debate continues and what it could mean for landowners, manufacturers, and sustainable forest markets.

Read the full article: https://ow.ly/Sr7550ZtBIv

Grow your brand where the hardwood industry is paying attention.From digital advertising and print publications to event...
08/10/2026

Grow your brand where the hardwood industry is paying attention.

From digital advertising and print publications to event sponsorships and email marketing, NHLA offers targeted opportunities to help you reach hardwood professionals across North America and beyond.

Whether your goal is building brand awareness, generating leads, or strengthening industry relationships, we'll help you create an advertising strategy that works.

Explore the Media Kit and connect with our team today: https://ow.ly/7HTV50ZtBkh

The NHLA Rules are evolving - and your voice matters. 📖🌳At the 2026 NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase in Clevela...
08/08/2026

The NHLA Rules are evolving - and your voice matters. 📖🌳

At the 2026 NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase in Cleveland, NHLA’s National Inspectors will host an open Rules Change Forum to discuss proposed changes to the NHLA Rules for the Measurement & Inspection of Hardwood & Cypress.

Whether you’re a sawmill, manufacturer, distributor, or inspector, this is your opportunity to:

👉 Learn about proposed Rules changes
👉 Ask questions directly to NHLA National Inspectors
👉 Share how potential changes could impact your operation
👉 Better understand the proposals you may be asked to consider in the future

Come prepared with your questions, your experience, and your perspective. The best Rules are shaped by the people who use them every day.

📍 Cleveland, Ohio
📅 September 16–18, 2026

Learn more & register: https://ow.ly/oHIs50ZxFwx

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