HempWood® Gazette

HempWood to Inaugurate State-of-the-Art Factory in Murray, KY Ribbon-Cutting & Official Site Opening

Murray, KY — HempWood®, voted the Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky in 2024, is opening a new factory on its Murray campus Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Festivities begin at 12 noon CDT with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by formal remarks, a guided tour of the new production line, and concludes with a networking reception. The day’s agenda includes: Date: August 5th 12 noon to 2 pm 12 noon Food, Music, & Tours 12:30 Speeches 1 pm Ribbon Cutting Senator Rand Paul   The addition of this facility underscores HempWood’s commitment to Made-in-America, increasing capacity, improving lead times, expanding custom product options (flooring, panels, furniture, and millworks), and reinforcing sustainability initiatives. “HempWood is excited to [...]

HempWood to Inaugurate State-of-the-Art Factory in Murray, KY Ribbon-Cutting & Official Site Opening2025-07-29T16:37:54-05:00

Declare Label for HempWoodⓇ Flooring

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HempWoodⓇ Announces Declare Label for Flooring Products MURRAY, KY — May 5, 2025 — HempWood, a pioneer of sustainable hemp-based building materials, announced today its first-ever Declare label for HempWood Organic Flooring. The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) issues Declare labels, which function like "nutrition facts" labels for building materials, to promote transparency regarding ingredients and toxicity. Along with this Declare label, HempWood provides a range of health and sustainability certifications for HempWood Organic Flooring, including a Health Product Declaration (HPD), an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), and USDA Certified Biobased Product status. “We are proud to announce our Declare label for HempWood Organic Flooring,” said Greg Wilson, Founder and [...]

Declare Label for HempWoodⓇ Flooring2025-05-22T13:06:47-05:00

HempWood Gazette: February 2025

Bold. Contemporary. Stylish. Meet Natural, our newest color. Natural gets its name and look from the natural hue of dried hemp, and is sealed with Bona Traffic HD® for durability and wear resistance in residential and commercial applications alike. Have a project in mind? Get an instant quote or order a sample. What's Happening At HempWood Report: Formaldehyde Increases Your Cancer Risk No Matter Where You Live ProPublica recently revealed that formaldehyde, a common toxic chemical found in many building materials like particleboard and plastic, is so pervasive that it poses a health risk to nearly everyone in the United States. Authors Sharon Lerner and Al Shaw said, “The risk isn’t just [...]

HempWood Gazette: February 20252025-03-30T13:47:42-05:00

HempWood® Gazette: January 2025

Happy New Year from all of us here at HempWood! We look back on a 2024 filled with exciting achievements and opportunities, from grant awards to the Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky tournament win. Interested in healthy flooring and lumber? Click below to get a quote. What's Happening At HempWood   We are excited to announce that our cold press patent EP3532671 received the granted status in Europe, marking a milestone in the market. See more →       Pens, game calls, bowls, and more: HempWood turning blanks are perfect for winter crafting projects. Have an idea? Check out our turning blanks →       Are you an industry professional [...]

HempWood® Gazette: January 20252025-01-30T09:42:22-06:00

HempWood® Introduces “Natural”

HempWood® Introduces "Natural": A Stunning New Color Option for Its Premium Flooring Line Murray, KY – February 3, 2025 – HempWood®, the innovative leader in sustainable wood alternatives, is proud to announce the launch of its latest flooring option: Natural. This new addition to HempWood’s premium flooring line embodies timeless beauty and eco-conscious design, offering customers a fresh choice that maintains the same high-performance standards as the rest of the collection. Crafted from HempWood’s signature material—a revolutionary product made from rapidly renewable hemp fibers—the Natural flooring option highlights the organic, unaltered tones of hemp. With its warm and neutral palette, Naturalseamlessly complements a variety of interior styles, from rustic and farmhouse-inspired spaces [...]

HempWood® Introduces “Natural”2025-02-03T10:22:05-06:00

HempWood® Gazette June 2023

Gazette June 2023 Why You Need HempWood Three reasons why you need HempWood Organic Flooring in your home. We use natural products including fiber hemp and a soy-based adhesive. We also don't use any dirty chemicals. Bona products are used for a water and scratch-resistant wear layer. You can find HempWood Organic Flooring at a dealer near you. We recently added MyPlanet Living Center to our dealer network. Located in Chicago, Illinois, MPLC offers all of the leading products, including HempWood Organic Flooring, in one showroom location. They make sourcing materials for your project easy. AIA Update This past month our team traveled to San Francisco, CA to attend AIA Conference [...]

HempWood® Gazette June 20232024-04-28T20:54:31-05:00

HempWood® Gazette May 2023

May 2023 Gazette Vinyl Declines Atlanta, GA — May 22, 2023: Vinyl flooring imports saw a sharp decline in units in March, down 48.1% year over year (YOY), compared to only a 4.8% YOY decline in the prior month, according to Truist Securities. Units from China, the largest source of material, was down over 50% YOY, while South Korea declined 18.2% YOY. U.S. Customs estimates roughly $40 million of flooring has been detained through early March from PVC-related goods imported under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), which now requires further documentation. Credit: Floor Daily NWFA Update This past month our team traveled to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to attend the National Wood [...]

HempWood® Gazette May 20232024-04-28T21:15:55-05:00

HempWood® Gazette April 2023

Click Here to Read the PDF Version Earth Day  As you may know, Earth Day was April 22nd, and here at HempWood, we celebrated by partnering with Real Milk Paint Co. for a product giveaway. Participants were given the opportunity to win a HempWood Table Kit and Real Milk Paint products to complete the kit.  Congratulations to @deanmvg for winning the giveaway! We appreciate everyone that participated in the giveaway. Real Milk Paint Co. and HempWood both proudly offer all-natural, sustainable, no-VOC products. Coating Line Our new-to-us coating line is up and running! With [...]

HempWood® Gazette April 20232024-04-28T20:47:53-05:00

HempWood® Gazette March 2023

Click Here to Read the PDF Version Pi DayFibonacci, LLC was founded on the basis of nature's algorithm, so it is only appropriate that the company was founded on Pi Day. This past Pi Day Fibonacci, LLC celebrated its fifth birthday."We are extremely grateful for surpassing another milestone. The support that we have received throughout the years is fantastic," Greg Wilson said. To continue to support HempWood, make sure that you follow along on social media. Get Your SamplesSpring is finally here and that means it's renovation season! With three sample offerings, we have the right materials for your project. Order your samples [...]

HempWood® Gazette March 20232024-04-28T20:46:54-05:00
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