NEWS

Cabinet manufacturers reported an increase in overall cabinet sales of nearly 24% in September vs. one year ago. Year-to-date sales are up nearly 18%. Sales in September were down slightly from August.

Resource:

KCMA: September Trend of Business Report

DHA presented at the Western Hardwood Plywood Producers' fall meeting on recent developments in international trade and the market opportunities created by the carbon-reducing materials provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act. DHA highlighted the benefits of engineered wood flooring at the 2022 PID Floors Environmental Roundtable Discussion and the 2022 NWFA Wood Flooring Manufacturers Assembly. 

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is requesting comments for their four-year review of the Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports—including the 25% tariffs on hardwood plywood and engineered wood flooring. Coalitions representing some of DHA's members will be commenting in support of extending these tariffs to address unfair trade practices by China.

Resource:

Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XV, Issue XX: 3 U.S. Cabinet Manufacturers Leave KCMA Over Circumvention Case | 6 U.S.

What is the oldest tree in Great Britain?

Answer: Fortingall Yew

Resource: Ancient yew trees: the UK's oldest yews

Photo © Paul Hermans