Wood education seminars for the local furniture industry. Topics will include a presentation on grading from NHLA Chief Inspector Mr. Dana Spessert, a presentation on the American Forest Resource from AHEC International Programs Manager Tripp Pryor, and wood use in interior design from American Architects.

AHEC is a sponsored partner of the INDE design awards, highlighting "The Object" category for exceptional design.

****AHEC Pavilion

AHEC will host a small pavilion at Technomueble in Mexico. This wood manufacturing fair is located in one of the largest furniture-producing regions of Mexico. If you are interested in attending the AHEC pavilion please reach out to tpryor [at] ahec.org (subject: I'm%20Interested%20in%20the%20Technomueble%20AHEC%20Pavilon, body: Hi%20Tripp%2C%0A%0AI'd%20like%20to%20be%20put%20on%20the%20interested%20list%20for%20the%20AHEC%20Pavilion%20at%20Technomueble.%0A%0ACompany%20Name%3A%0ARepresentative%3A%0AEmail%3A) (Tripp Pryor), AHEC International Program Manager.

For the first time, AHEC will exhibit at the Korea International Furniture fair, KOFURN, in 2026! AHEC will have a small space to promote American hardwood products in the region and develop trade contacts. In 2025, the United States exported over $17 million of hardwood products to South Korea.