NWFA Wood Talk

Brett Miller chats with John Kiepper of Sheoga Hardwood Flooring & Paneling, Inc about his long history in the hardwood industry.

Brett Miller chats with Brian Conklin of Gutchess Lumber Company to discuss the story of wood, the environmental benefits of wood flooring compared to look-alike alternatives, and more.

On this episode of the NWFA Wood Talk podcast, Brett Miller sits down with Frank C. Owens, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the Department of Sustainable Bioproducts at Mississippi State University. They dive into the science of wood identification, discussing key techniques for distinguishing different species and the importance of accurate identification in the wood flooring industry. Dr. Owens also previews his upcoming presentation at the NWFA Pre-Expo Symposium on April 15th, titled “Wood Identification Tips and Techniques: Know More, Guess Less.” Links:  NWFA Pre-Expo Symposium Info [https://frankcowensiv.wixsite.com/msstate] *  Wood ID Team on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@woodidteam] *  Connect with Dr. Owens on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/fcowens/] *  Wood Identification Resources [https://www.woodidentification.info/] Tune in to gain expert insights into wood identification and how it impacts the flooring industry!

Paul Rezuke of Wickham Hardwood Flooring joins the conversation to discuss automation technology, his insights on the current state of the hardwood flooring industry, and key sales and market trends shaping the future. He also shares how Wickham Hardwood Flooring is participating in the NWFA Engineered Refinishable Program and what that means for the industry.

Brett Miller chats with Jorge Perez, owner of Epic Hardwood Floors LLC, in Tacoma, Washington.