Tips on Hiring the Next Generation of Woodworkers
EUDR Delayed 12 Months
The European Union has officially delayed the implementation of its European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by 12 months, pushing key compliance requirements into 2026. This extension offers U.S. hardwood exporters—along with
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Imposes Tariffs on Imports from Canada, Mexico, and China
The U.S. has recently implemented new tariffs on imported goods, potentially affecting the hardwood industry's supply chain, costs, and global competitiveness. We are closely monitoring these developments. Here's an overview: Key
How Can You Be Extremely Busy and Still Go Out of Business?
We hear it all the time. I am so busy I will never be able to catch up, even if I was able to hire an additional 20-25 employees. The big question to ask yourself is, how can you be so busy that you cannot see straight that your
What Does Your Brand and Company Culture Have to Do With Attracting Talent?
In a recent article in the Weekly Hardwood Review it was stated that according to the Manpower Group more than half of today's job seekers feel an employer's brand and culture are definitely more important than they were five years
Importance Of A Unified Wood Promotion Program
For many years hardwood in a home was considered to be a sign of wealth or success. Items such as hardwood floors, cabinets, and furniture provided the feeling that the homeowner had "made it" and would be set for life while they
What Are You Doing?
Business conditions continue to slow down for a lot of companies and more and more members are mentioning that they are not slow but have "excess capacity." Many of the lumber related businesses feel that once the tariff situation is