U.S. hardwood passes the test in Europe.(Brief Article)

AgExporter | May 1, 2002| | Copyright

As a result of an FAS-U.S. hardwood industry partnership, American white oak now has documented structural test values for the European market. Architects and engineers in Europe can now design structures with American white oak, knowing exactly how it will perform.

However, this was not always the case. Recognizing an opportunity, David Venables, European director for the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), utilized FAS' Quality Samples Program (QSP) in combination with FAS' Market Access Program (MAP) to put several U.S. hardwood species to the test in ...

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