Horizon Forest Product Welcomes China's CTWPDA Reps for Tour

Raleigh, NC, July 12, 2017-Representatives from the China Timber and Wood Products Distribution Association (CTWPDA) recently visited hardwood flooring distributor Horizon Forest Products to tour its facility. The visit was part of a larger trade mission organized by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to promote and highlight the wood industry in North Carolina.

Established in 1985, the CTWPDA is a non-profit organization that connects businesses and institutions in the wood processing and distribution industry. Its primary goal is to facilitate communication between the private sector and government agencies while promoting good practices and building the reputation of the Chinese timber and wood products industry. CTWPDA’s current membership consists of 1577 members who are engaged in importing, exporting, wholesaling, manufacturing, and marketing timber and wood products.      

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services works to encourage buyers to come to North Carolina to meet representatives from local agribusinesses.