The spring 2024 meeting of the Canadian Hardwood Bureau (CHB) was held April 9-10, 2024 in Montreal, with almost 100 delegates in attendance.   The event provided those in the hardwood industry with the opportunity to get together, learn and network.     

Chairman Shaun Rowe, Quality Hardwoods, presided over the meeting, and updated members on CHB’s activities and plans for grading courses, hardwood promotions and meetings/events.  The meeting featured a variety of excellent presentations, including « Wood You » from Allison DeFord, Executive Director, North American Forest Foundation.  The keynote address was by Judd Johnson, Editor, HMR, entitled « Trends in North American Hardwood Markets ».  The « Sawmill Symposium » was presented by Benji Richards Industry Services Sales Manager, NHLA.  The first day wrapped up with the CHB Reception, sponsored by HUB International.  The Wednesday breakfast was sponsored by Stella-Jones Inc. and featured a very informative presentation by Gilles Pelletier, President and Director General, Quebec Furniture Manufacturers Association. 

Another successful and hard-fought Industry Hockey Game was played on April 9, 2024. Thanks again to Jean Paul Lupien for organizing the hockey game.  The CHB meets next in St. Louis at the NHLA Convention, October 4, 2024.