• #9 Tom Inman - Appalachian Hardwoods and Tales from the IWF

  • Sep 5 2022
  • Length: 1 hr and 7 mins
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#9 Tom Inman - Appalachian Hardwoods and Tales from the IWF

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  • Tom Inman, President of the Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers Association, joins Clay in Episode 9. Tom gives great insight on the recently completed IWF Show. Great information for folks who did not attend this.

    A brief history of the AHMI.

    What makes Appalachian lumber products do desirable.

    The benefits of the $1.5M grant the AHMI received for labor training.

    Why the chaos of lumber mills can lead to low engagement from workers.

    Tom gives his take on the IWF show in Atlanta which he recently returned from.

    What new trends were on display at the show?

    How robots could be the future of the hardwood lumber industry (and sooner than we all think).

    General mood of attendees as it relates to the current business climate.

    Was “ripped to width” lumber the Belle of the Ball at the IWF?

    A brief discussion on China and export markets.
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