join iwpa
Become part of a growing network of businesses dedicated to the imported wood products industry.
International Wood Products Association enjoys the membership and support of hundreds of businesses involved in the global wood products trade.
From suppliers to importers, distributors, manufacturers, and retailers, IWPA offers critical information and services that help support their business. Service providers (insurers, ports, customs brokers, law firms, certification bodies) also gain valuable industry information and connection from IWPA membership.
Through IWPA membership, Voting, Associate and Overseas Members gain access to the community of fellow members, a voice in Washington, D.C. and many programs, services and products specifically tailored to our industry.
A partnership between a strong wood products industry and sustainable forests are the best solution to secure a healthy future. IWPA provides the timely information and tools you require to ensure a bright tomorrow.
Members of the International Wood Products Association include companies and organizations worldwide which are involved in the many activities required to produce and import a wood product into the United States.
Your dues power the advocacy, market insights, and programs that support the wood products industry.
Protect Your Ability to Conduct Business
IWPA helps keep the U.S. market open for globally sourced wood products through legislative and regulatory advocacy. IWPA is your staff in Washington, D.C. fighting for your business. In addition to advocacy, IWPA staff works with contacts at federal agencies to help prevent costly permit and port delays.
Education
IWPA has been a leader in the development and offering of wood trade compliance training. From our in-person classes to online training to World of Wood Convention sessions, to our weekly newsletter and webinars, IWPA provides a host of opportunities for staying abreast of the ever-changing regulatory landscape and compliance requirements.
Grow Your Business
IWPA exists to help expand the market for globally sourced wood products. We help companies stay competitive in a rapidly changing trade environment by providing critical information, along with networking, promoting the use of legally sourced international woods, marketing tools, and advocacy designed to help your business flourish and grow.
Membership is on a calendar-year cycle (January to December). Dues will be pro-rated the first year for new members who join after March 31.
Voting Members are companies located in North America that are actively engaged in the sale of imported wood products in the U.S., whether for their own account, as commissioned agents, or other similar sales capacity.
You should join IWPA as a Voting member if you are:
Associate Members are companies and individuals, located in North America or worldwide, with interests allied to the industry, such as suppliers of services to the imported wood products industry.
You should join IWPA as an Associate member if you are:
Overseas Members are companies or organizations not based in North America which manufacture and/or export wood products to the United States, including both companies involved in the industry or those who provide services related to the industry.
Subsidiary Members are companies that fall under the control of a member in one of the three above categories. The companies must be controlled by the member company and not simply a supplier. If the controlling company is a Voting Member, the Voting Member must include the Subsidiary Member’s annual sales in their sales volume declaration.
Associations or trade organizations whose members are involved in the trade, manufacture, or use of international woods are welcome to join IWPA. In addition to member benefits conveying to the organization's employees, some benefits can be conveyed to the organization's members, thereby increasing the benefits you offer to your membership.
To learn more about IWPA membership, contact Baron Williams, Director, Membership & Marketing: baron@iwpawood.org
Become part of a growing network of businesses dedicated to the imported wood products industry.
Complete the membership application and send to Baron Williams.