KWPA Industry Links
The following organizations, websites and resources can be consulted for information about Lumber and Wood Industry issues and concerns, including sustainable forestry, equipment financing, taxes and finance, product-specific technologies, assistance with exports and employment advertising. Please notify us of any broken links or others you would recommend be added.
- >> Agricultural Export Assistance - A free service designed to put exporters and potential exporters in direct contact with service companies who specialize in agricultural exporting.
- >> Allegheny Hardwood Utilization Group - The organization acts as a single point-point source for the 14-county region it represents. Through its extensive database and referral network, AHUG can quickly offer customized assistance to companies searching for the right solutions for their needs. We can also assist with financing and job-training programs, as well as provide up-to-date information on laws and regualtions affecting the hardwood industry.
- >> American Equipment Finance - Finances new and used woodworking equipment throughout the U.S.
- >> American Hardwood Export Council - Up-to-date info on topics such as supplier lists, hardwood product information, and international office contacts.
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- >> Engineered Wood Journal - Official publication of the EWTA. Covers subjects of interest to the engineered wood products industry, including processing trends and innovations, research and development, marketing, technical developments, quality assurance, certification and regulatory issues, safety, and other topics.
- >> Engineered Wood Technology Association (EWTA) - Information, employment and news resources.
- >> Hardwood Council - A comprehensive resource for Architects, Designers and the entire building community looking to specify American Hardwoods in Sustainable Design and building.
- >> Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association - information about hardwood plywood, veneer, and engineered flooring.
- >> National Hardwood Lumber Association - Information about the industry, such as jobs, education, and news.
- >> National Timber Tax Website - Specific answers regarding the tax treatment of timber-related activities.
- >> PA Agriculture Guide - Tips, tools and references to guide you through the world of agricultural export.
- >> PA College of Technology School of Natural Resource - Everything you need to know about the natural resource management field of study.
- >> PA Hardwoods Development Council - Hardwoods and forestry resources, including information on upcoming trade promotions and scheduled WoodMobile appearances.
- >> Pennsylania Forest Products Association - Association which advocates on behalf of the forest products industry in PA state government.Representing primary and secondary manufacturers, loggers, foresters, pallet manufacturers, paper and pulpwood companies, industry suppliers and any other company or individual involved in the forest products industry.
- >> PA Sustainable Forestry Initiative - The Sustainable Forestry Initiative program is a voluntary, industry-driven effort developed to ensure that future generations will have the same abundant, healthy, and productive resources we enjoy today. Created in 1995 by the American Forest and Paper Association (the national trade organization representing the United States forest products industry), SFI is a program of comprehensive forestry and conservation practices.
- >> Wood Component Manufacturers Association - Association site for manufacturers of dimension and wood component products such as cabinetry, furniture, architectural millwork, flooring, staircases, building materials and decorative or specialty wood products.
- >> National Wood Flooring Association - A members-only site with extensive information about the wood flooring industry, including schools, training, news, classified ads and more.
- >> WoodPro - An extension and outreach program of the Penn State School of Forest Resources, the site provides industry news and information, links and additional features.
- >> WoodWeb - An extensive wood industry website with forums, a knowledge base, and bulletin board for job seekers, help-wanted ads, sales of products and equipment and other postings.