The State of the Hardwood Market Place
Thursday, October 1
Sponsored by Hardwood Market Report

With the hardwood marketplace facing many challenges, this educational program offered information on the current state of the industry from the view of consumers. Staff from the Hardwood Market Report, as well as leaders from the cabinet and furniture industries provided attendees with knowledge that will keep them in tune with what is happening today.

David Caldwell
Hardwood Market Report
David Caldwell joined the staff of the Hardwood Market Report as Assistant Editor in March of 2005. David brought with him 21 years experience in the hardwood lumber and veneer industries. Upon graduation from the University of Memphis, David began his hardwood lumber career by attending and graduating from the National Hardwood Lumber Association’s Inspector Training School in April of 1984. After gaining experience as a lumber inspector, he worked in hardwood lumber sales before delving into the sawmill business. Before joining Hardwood Market Report, David worked for a major flooring and sawmill company, managing sales and production of the sawmill division.

Judd Johnson
Hardwood Market Report
Judd Johnson is Managing Editor for Hardwood Market Report (HMR), the industry’s leading publisher of North American hardwood pricing and market information.

Having worked summers during college years for a consulting forester and then completing the NHLA Inspector Training School, Judd started his career in the hardwood industry in 1976 as a lumber inspector. From this beginning, his work experience encompasses primary manufacturing, processing and sales of hardwoods, and secondary manufacturing of hardwood dimension, components, furniture, and flooring. Prior to joining HMR in 1994, Judd was Plant Manager for DeSoto Hardwood Flooring.

2009 National Hardwood Lumber Association Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase
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