2023 Indiana Hardwood Lumber Association (IHLA) Convention & Exposition

Indiana Hardwood Lumber Association (IHLA) is a relevant, member-driven trade association, whose members share a passion for creating the world’s finest hardwood products, and a determination to maintain the sustainable productivity of our nation’s forest resources. On February 6th-8th 2023 IHLA will host a Convention & Exposition. Please visit the IHLA Convention Events Page for registration and more details.

Agenda:

Monday, February 6th, 2023

• 1:00 p.m. – Board of Directors’ Meeting
• 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Welcome Reception Sponsored by: Cascade Hardwood Group & Frank Miller Lumber Company

Tuesday, February 7th, 2023

• 7:00 – 11:00 a.m. Exhibitor Set-up
• 7:30 a.m. Tree Farmer Breakfast Sponsored by: A.W. Stiles Contractors, Inc., Allegheny Wood Products, Baird Sawmill, Inc., Buchan Sawmill & Logging, Inc., Rotochopper, Inc.
• 8:30 a.m. Opening session with Keynote Speaker Sponsored by: Pike Lumber Company
• 10 a.m. Hot Topics Sponsored by: West Side Tractor Sales
• 11 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Exhibits Open
• 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch in Exhibit Hall Sponsored by: A.W. Stiles Contractors, Inc., Midwest Hardwood Corporation, Lumber Resources, Inc.
• 1:30 p.m. The Dynamic Economy Presented by: Dr. Matthew Will, University of Indianapolis
• 3:00 p.m. Hardwood Market Trends Presented by: Andy Johnson, HMR
• 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Exhibitor Reception Sponsored by: U-C Coatings, LLC & USNR

Wednesday, February 8th, 2023

• 7:00 a.m. Fellowship of Christian Lumbermen Meeting
• 8:00 a.m. IHLA Annual Meeting with Breakfast Sponsored by: Brenneman Lumber Company, Continental Underwriters, Inc., Domtar, Harold White Lumber Company & The Horton Group
• 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Exhibits Open
• 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch in Exhibit Hall Sponsored by: A.W. Stiles Contractors, Inc.
• 1:30 p.m. The Roller Coaster Continues: American Hardwood Exports in a Turbulent World Presented by: Michael Snow, AHEC
• 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Closing Reception Sponsored by: Cole Hardwood, Inc.

Sponsors:
Title Sponsor – Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company
Exotic Hardwoods – Tropical Forest Products Walnut – Pike Lumber Company, A.W. Stiles Contractors, Inc. White Oak – Ally Global Logistics, Cascade Hardwood Group, Frank Miller Lumber Cherry- Cole Hardwood, Inc.
Yellow Birch – Lumber Resources, Inc.
Maple – Midwest Hardwood Corporation, U-C Coatings, LLC, USNR
Hickory – Allegheny Wood Products, Baird Sawmill, Inc., Brenneman Lumber Company, Buchan Sawmill & Logging, Continental Underwriters, Inc., Domtar, Harold White Lumber Inc., Rotochopper, Inc., The Horton Group, West Side Tractor Sales
Poplar – Bruggeman Lumber, DMSi/eLIMBS/TallyExpress, MacDonald & Owen Lumber Co. Matson Lumber Company, Pendu Manufacturing, Inc., Powell Valley Millwork, Weas Engineering