Hardwoods from America offers manufacturers and end-users around the world a great variety of color, grain, and character; from the warm, darker tones of walnut, red alder, elm, cherry and red oak to the lighter hues of white oak, maple, and ash. There are over 20 commercial species alone in the AHEC’s Species guide and the real advantage for the manufacturer is that both veneers and solids are available in most species ensuring a good fit for any project.