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AHECUpdateSERVING THE WORLDFOR OVER 75 YEARSSpecializing in 4/4 Hardwood LumberCummings Lumber Co. Inc.P.O. Box 6, Troy, Pa 16947Phone: 570-297-4771Fax: 570-297-2766Web: www.clc1.comRoy Cummings Jr. - Presidentroy@clc1.comLarry Cordner - Saleslarry@clc1.comChip Cummings - Saleschip@clc1.comJames Grezenski ForestProducts, Inc.3158 County Road X-NorthStevens Point, WI 54481Tel. (715) 344-0878 FAX (715) 344-1470866-344-0878Email: jmgfp@choiceonemail.comSales - Jim GrezenskiSpecies:Red & White Oak, Hard & Soft Maple,Basswood, Ash, Birch, Butternut,Cherry, HickoryWe produce 7.5 million ft. annuallyof 4/4 grade lumber, as well as pallet lumber& cants in various thicknesses that isavailable either Green or Kiln Dried.AHEC Helps NHLA Make AnnualConvention Internationalby MICHAEL SNOWExecutive DirectorAmerican Hardwood Export CouncilWashington, D.C.It is no secret that the Hardwood industry isbecoming increasingly globalized. TheNational Hardwood Lumber Association(NHLA) has observed its members’ growingneed for familiarity with international markets,and therefore decided to expand its international element totheir upcoming convention, to be held in San Francisco October10-12 th . NHLA asked AHEC to use its experience, connections andreputation in world markets in order to assist them with thisendeavor.First, AHEC overseas staff will be present at the convention, andwill be happy to answer questions and talk about their respectivemarkets. Almost all of AHEC’s China office staff will be present,as this is one of the most dynamic markets and has been a startingpoint for many companies who wish to begin exporting. AHECrepresentatives will also conduct three international market sessions,one on the high potential markets of India and the MiddleEast, one on the dynamic Asian market, and the third on the lucrativeEuropean market. These sessions will occur during the afternoonof Saturday, October 11 th right after the AHEC annual membershipmeeting, and all are encouraged to attend.Second, AHEC is bringing journalists from timber and designmagazines across Asia and Europe. Many dynamic and high-potentialAsian and European markets will be represented, as well as themost prominent trade magazines. Representatives will be comingfrom Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Italy, India, Greece, Germany,Turkey, UK and China and will be writing for Asian Timber, Panelsand Furniture Asia, China Timber, China Furniture, EkinPublishing Group, Epipleon, Il Legno, Mondo Legno, WoodNews,Timber Trade Journal and Holz-Zentraalblatt. All are highly placedwithin their publications, either as editors or chief editors. Theirexperience reporting on the industry within their home countriesgives these individuals the inside information on the needs anddesires of these markets that the American Hardwood industryneeds to better find customers and meet their needs.After the convention, the press delegates will be able to increasetheir knowledge of the American Hardwood industry. AHEC hasarranged a series of visits to Hardwood mills all along the West andEast coasts. The Asian press will take tours through the Northwestwhile the European press will tour the East coast. Such visits arevital because, especially within Asia, it is often believed that theonly Hardwood forests in the United States are along the EastPlease turn to page 6322 Hardwoods...The All-Purpose Material