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About Us

Our Mission

Our Mission

The Keystone Wood Products Association (KWPA) strives to strengthen and expand the base of lumber and wood products manufacturers in the Central Pennsylvania region in order to maintain and enhance the industry’s competitive position in today’s global economy. As a Hardwood Utilization Group (HUG), KWPA works closely with the Pennsylvania Hardwood Development Council (HDC), the Pennsylvania Forest Products Association (PFPA) and its sister HUGS—Allegheny Hardwood Utilization Group (AHUG) and Northern Tier Hardwood Association (NTHA) to support the industry via, education, workforce development, and promotion.

Our Region

Although KWPA’s efforts have far reaching impact, KWPA is a nonprofit organization with a regional footprint. It focuses efforts within the Pennsylvania counties of: Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Juniata, Lycoming, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Snyder, and Union. KWPA’s regional efforts compliment the multitude of statewide and national partner projects that increase the visibility and promotion of the industry.

Our Region

Our History

The KWPA was formed in 2006 as result of two separate state agency initiatives. The Central Pennsylvania Workforce Development Corporation (CPWDC) had received funding from the PA Department of Labor and Industry to formalize a lumber and wood industry partnership within their region. In 2006, a core group of lumber and wood companies formalized KWPA, established the organization as a 501(c) (6) organization and started recruiting members. Almost two decades later, KWPA is still going strong.

Our Goals

Improve the available workforce with increased skills relevant to the needs or members and the industry in the region

Promote career opportunities within the industry through education and outreach to educational institutions, elected officials and partners

Create partnerships with school districts to enhance their curriculum and create interest in member companies

Promote, market and facilitate the sales of PA value-added forest products

Reduce, limit or eliminate exportation of unprocessed logs from PA

Promote sustainable forest management practices
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