by ssbhayani | Jun 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
I hate amusement parks. I refuse to go on the rides that drop you. I can handle the speeds, but I can’t handle my stomach going into my throat. I try breathing and all sorts of ways to cope with the drop, but they never fully work and the ride overwhelms me. The... by ssbhayani | Jun 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Each morning at our recent National Conference in Charleston, SC, Nate Irby, executive director of the Railway Tie Association, greeted me with a basic question: “What did you learn today?” Granted, it wasn’t even 8 a.m., and I was only awake for a couple hours on... by ssbhayani | Jun 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Giles Tettey Nartey and Parti create furniture inspired by food and fabric For the American Hardwood Export Council, Milan Design Week is a crucial date on the calendar. The April event provides an unparalleled opportunity not only to showcase the design possibilities... by ssbhayani | May 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
We all know that there have been a lot of Hardwood mills that have shut down over the past year. I ran my own Hardwood business once, and I shut it down. You may remember it. I worked with Jartek based in Finland, promoting thermal modification. I helped build several... by ssbhayani | May 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Registration is now open for the Wood Component Manufacturers Association’s (WCMA’s) 2024 Regional Plant Tour Event. The WCMA is excited to host the event that will be held June 3-4 in Auburn, ME. The event includes tours of five state-of-the-art manufacturing... by ssbhayani | Apr 9, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Association executives have a similar responsibility to members of Congress (although hopefully our opinion ratings are higher!); we have to both help lead based on our beliefs while also being responsive to the needs of our constituents. While luckily we don’t go to...