by ssbhayani | Jun 10, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania—The strong roots of the Alan McIlvain Co., located 10 miles south of Philadelphia, have proven sturdy over the 225-year span that the firm has been in business. When Hugh McIlvain, a Quaker of Scotch-Irish descent, opened the doors of his... by ssbhayani | Jun 10, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News, Who's Who
Ashley Amidon is the executive director at International Wood Products Association (IWPA), in Alexandria, Virginia. IWPA advocates for the acceptance and demand for the legally sourced and sustainable wood products. IWPA was established in 1956 and is the leading... by ssbhayani | Jun 10, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
IWPA recently held its annual convention where historically, the Executive Director gives a speech on the state of the association. As I prepped my speech, I was tempted to rely on data; after all metrics are usually an essential part of any business or association.... by ssbhayani | Jun 10, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News, Washington Scene
New Steps For Climate Resilience And Forest Conservation Announced Public Comments Accepted Through Mid-June For Parts Of Policy The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of the Interior (DOI) recently announced actions to foster forest... by ssbhayani | Apr 10, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Jodhpur, Rajasthan–AHEC hosted a mini-convention and trade servicing mission to Jodhpur recently. A total of 12 U.S. hardwood exporting companies, in addition to the Chief Inspector from the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA), AHEC technical consultants and... by ssbhayani | Apr 10, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Petersburg, WV—Allegheny Wood Products (AWP), located here, recently hosted members of the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee at the Petersburg Dry Kiln Facility. West Virginia Congresswoman Carol Miller, AWP President John Crites II and Phyllis...