by ssbhayani | Nov 3, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Shaping The Future Of Wood Flooring Amid Uncertainty As we approach 2026, the hardwood flooring industry is looking ahead with both optimism and caution. Members of the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) recognize that while opportunities are on the horizon,... by ssbhayani | Nov 3, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
EUDR May Be Delayed, But American Hardwood Assured Platform Still Important On September 23rd, news broke that the European Union is strongly considering another delay to the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which was set to go into effect on... by ssbhayani | Nov 3, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Promoting Southern Cypress When it comes to promoting Cypress building products, the Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA) leads the charge. From partnering with magazines on editorial and video projects to creating engaging social media and educational... by ssbhayani | Nov 3, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Another Great Year for NAWLA As 2025 draws to a close and we look toward opportunities of 2026, it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on our shared successes as an organization and industry as a whole. While 2025 brought its share of challenges — from market... by ssbhayani | Oct 29, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Mission Critical: Keeping Forestry And Wood Products Off The Endangered Industry List Encyclopedia salespeople, switchboard operators, and lamplighters. What do they all have in common? They have all become endangered, diminished, or extinct because times change,... by ssbhayani | Oct 29, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Why Knot Know Your Lumber Recovery? I climbed Mt. Rainier last year. In preparation, I went through my gear and removed unnecessary weight. My climbing friend, Brian, always says, “Ounces is Pounds and Pounds is Pain.” So, I cut off tags, stripped labels, removed...