National Hardwood Lumber Association

Registration is closing soon for NHLA’s Summer 2026 Lumber Drying Class 🌳

Designed for yard personnel, kiln operators, and supervisors, this 3-day course covers kiln drying fundamentals, defect reduction, kiln schedules, lumber handling, equipment maintenance, and more — all led by respected industry experts from NHLA, the University of Tennessee, NC State University, and SII Dry Kilns.

View the class schedule and register today: https://ow.ly/5bgw50Z5GO4

Exhibit Hall space is 85% sold for the 2026 NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase!

This is the hardwood industry’s premier event, bringing together decision-makers, industry leaders, your peers, and your customers all under one roof.

Exhibiting puts your brand directly in front of the people who matter most - creating visibility, building relationships, and driving real business impact.

Secure your booth while space is still available: https://ow.ly/Z5Ri50Z9vOB

Happening tomorrow! 📅

Family Business Succession: Myths You’ve Heard, Facts You Need is a Risk Management webinar focused on avoiding common succession mistakes and building a stronger transition plan.

Wed, June 17 • 11 AM

Register: https://ow.ly/aymu50Z5Its

Learning by doing. 💪

Students in Inspector Training School Class 211 are hard at work at Purdue University, building the skills that serve as the foundation of the hardwood industry. From board runs to applying and testing their knowledge of the NHLA Grading Rules, every day brings hands-on experience that helps refine the attention to detail and decision-making skills needed for success in the hardwood industry.

We're excited to watch Class 211 continue their journey over the coming weeks!

Healthy forests don't happen by accident—they grow through active stewardship and long-term investment. 🌱

Through the third annual Alder Seedling Program, co-sponsored by NHLA and NWH, 21,000 alder seedlings were distributed to landowners across the Pacific Northwest to support forest diversity, improve ecosystem health, and strengthen working forests for future generations.

Read how this initiative is helping landowners, farmers, tribal forests, and rural communities while promoting sustainable forest management across the region: https://ow.ly/UGAv50Z9uKI

The NHLA Career Center is your direct link to job opportunities across the hardwood industry 🌳

Current openings from member companies include:

• Millwrights and Electricians at Edwards Wood Products Inc
• Saw Filers and Head Sawyers at Edwards Wood Products Inc
• Sawmill Manager at Silver Leaf Sawmill/PNHL CO.
• Domestic Wood Products Purchasing Assistant and Trainee at J. Gibson McIlvain Company
• Outside Sales Representative – Lumber & Custom Mouldings at Alan McIlvain Company
• Operations Manager at Liberty Hardwoods, Inc.

Explore and apply: https://ow.ly/koOT50Z5Kyu

If your business uses North American hardwood or cypress products, NHLA Associate Membership was built for you.

Associate Membership is designed for individuals, firms, and corporations that consume hardwood lumber, veneer, plywood, and related products for manufacturing.

This includes cabinet shops, furniture and flooring manufacturers, molding and millwork operations, pallet manufacturers, and more.

Connect with the industry that supplies your materials, stay informed on grading standards and market developments, and strengthen your place in the hardwood supply chain: https://ow.ly/5sLF50Z5JYS

NHLA's Melissa Smith and Brennah Hutchison are representing NHLA and Real American Hardwood this week at NeoCon in Chicago!

From connecting with architects and designers to sharing the benefits of Real American Hardwood, they're helping showcase the beauty, performance, and sustainability of hardwood products to the design community.

If you're attending NeoCon, be sure to stop by and say hello! 👋

NHLA members, don’t leave savings on the table. 📦

Through the FedEx Advantage® program, you’re eligible for exclusive shipping discounts — with no minimum requirements and no additional fees. Whether you’re shipping across town or around the globe, this member benefit helps your business go further for less.

Members can save big on freight, expedited, and standard shipping — and even earn rewards for shipments you’re already making.

Join the FedEx Alliance and start maximizing your member value today: https://ow.ly/lch350YnfIh

We're proud to celebrate Brennah Hutchison, who has been named to the Woodworking Network's 2026 Wood Industry 40 Under 40 class! 🎉

As NHLA's Hardwood Industry Liaison & Content Director, Brennah works hard every day to connect people, share industry knowledge, and strengthen the future of hardwood.

Please join us in congratulating Brennah on this well-deserved recognition! 👏