NAWLA Special Edition 2023

The
Special 2023 Wholesaler/ Distributor Buying Issue
See pages 64 and 65 for Traders Market Exhibitor Booth
Numbers and Schedule of Events
Softwood
Forest Products Buyer
www.softwoodbuyer.com
The Softwood Forest Products Buyer NAWLA - 2023 Special Edition
What to Expect at 2023 Traders Market
The NAWLA Editor
Traders Market main stage.
With time on the show floor to speak with exhibitors to dedicated
networking and an impactful keynote luncheon presentation, this year’s
conference is the can’t-miss event of the fall for over 1,000 forest product
and building material industry professionals. Taking place Nov. 8-10 in
Columbus, Ohio, here is what is in store for this year’s attendees.
Unmatched Networking
Over the three-day event, attendees will have eight hours of show floor
time to buy, sell and network with exhibitors and fellow attendees. New
this year, there will be meeting rooms on the show floor providing attendees
the opportunity to conduct business with current and new business
partners without leaving the exhibit hall.
Additionally, this year’s Traders Market includes a welcome reception
on Wednesday night and Birds of a Feather networking time, which will
allow attendees to gather and discuss common topics, and a networking
reception on Thursday.
A Motivational Luncheon Keynote
NAWLA is thrilled to have National Football League
(NFL) journalist and sports media trailblazer Ashley
Fox as the keynote luncheon speaker. Fox’s career has
spanned more than 20 years, seven of which have been
as a lead NFL reporter and analyst for ESPN. During her
presentation, she will share stories from her experience
BENEFITS OF NAWLA TRADERS MARKET
Hal Mitchell
Atlanta Hardwood Corporation
Mableton, GA
So, for us we have put a lot of extra capacity in a new
plant in Tennessee, and we typically go to conventions and
association meetings that mainly consist of our peer group.
Traders Market show floor.
Ashley Fox
Allen Fitzpatrick
Delta Cedar Specialties Ltd.
Delta, BC
The NAWLA Traders Market is a great show. The attendance
last year was over 1600. Delta Cedar comes every
year. We are a chartered member and we have been coming
for a long time. Everybody that attends says, “When you
first come to NAWLA, you start out as a customer, and then you build relationships
that turn into friendships.” Over time it has just worked out very
well for Delta Cedar. We have grown our business. We enjoy coming and
meeting everyone at the same place and as we continue to prosper. J
Jordan Lynch
DMSi Software
Omaha, NE
Continued on page 138
The NAWLA Traders Market is much more customer oriented, so for us
it’s absolutely phenomenal to connect with large wholesalers and distributors
throughout the country. We couldn’t meet so many potential customers
at any other meeting. This is probably the best customer based
meeting that we attend and we are excited to be a part of all this. J
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The Traders Market gives DMSi a great opportunity to
get some ‘Face Time’ with our customer base, as well as
the opportunity to meet new folks in the organization that
potentially would be interested in learning more about what
we do at DMSi and our software. J
Continued on page 138

Table of Contents
NAWLA Traders Market Education.....................1
Supplier Testimonials..........................................1
Who’s Who in Softwoods....................................4
Chairman Steve Rustja........................................6
Committee Chair Judy Haney.............................8
NAWLA Traders Market Photos............32, 34, 36,
38, 40, 42, 44
Traders Market Exhibitors List..........................64
Traders Market Schedule of Events..................65
Manufacturers/Vendors Photos........ 68, 110, 112
Who’s Who in Forest Products Services.........69
Index of Advertisers.................................145, 146
ADVERTORIALS
AGL Group, The..................................................78
AHC Hardwood Group.......................................61
American Wood Technology, LLC...................108
Automation & Electronics USA LLC.................70
Bennett Lumber Products Inc......................... 119
BID Group............................................................92
Biolube..............................................................109
Boise Cascade BMD.........................................124
Boise Cascade EWP...........................................20
Bowers Forest Products....................................22
BPWood Ltd...................................................... 115
Brunette Machinery Co. Inc...............................86
Brunner Hildebrand Lumber Dry Kiln Co.........72
C&D Lumber......................................................132
Cersosimo Lumber Co., Inc...............................50
Collins.................................................................57
Continental Underwriters.................................106
Cooper Machine Company, Inc.......................106
Corley Manufacturing Co...................................76
Culpeper Wood Preservers...............................24
Delta Cedar Specialties......................................10
Diorio Forest Products.......................................54
DiPrizio Pine Sales.............................................48
DMSi....................................................................90
Durgin and Crowell Lumber Co.........................14
Elk Creek Forest Products, LLC.......................16
Fraserview Cedar.............................................120
Gates Milling.......................................................56
Hancock Lumber Co..........................................46
Hood Industries, Inc......................................... 114
Humboldt Sawmill..............................................18
Huscroft, J.H., Ltd...............................................30
Idaho Timber.......................................................28
Irving Forest Products.......................................59
Jazz Forest Products Ltd.................................125
King City Forwarding USA, Inc.........................82
KopCoat Inc...................................................... 111
Leslie Forest Products.......................................58
Lewis Controls, Inc ...........................................84
Lumber Blue Book Service..............................102
McGinnis Lumber Co., The................................60
Messersmith Manufacturing, Inc......................90
MiCROTEC..........................................................92
Neiman Enterprises............................................12
NELMA...............................................................132
Nicholson and Cates Ltd. Bldg Products.......124
Nordic Structures............................................. 117
Nyle Dry Kilns.....................................................76
Pacific Western Wood Works Ltd................... 116
Partap Forest Products Ltd.............................129
Patrick Lumber Company................................128
Paw Taw John Services.....................................96
Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual (PLMI)......80
PPG......................................................................82
Prime Forest Products.....................................130
Quebec Wood Export Bureau (MWC)...............62
Restoration Forest Products...........................139
Richardson Timbers.........................................133
Robbins Lumber, Inc........................................ 118
Rosboro.............................................................131
RoyOMartin.......................................................137
San Group, Inc..................................................123
SFPA.................................................................. 113
Shaver Reload..................................................136
Shelton Lam & Deck.........................................122
SII Dry Kilns........................................................98
Smith, Gilbert Forest Products.......................130
South Coast Lumber Co./
Pacific Wood Laminates.........................135
Stiles, A.W., Contractors, Inc.............................88
Sundher Group.................................................136
Taylor Machine Works, Inc..............................108
Teal-Jones Group.............................................127
Timber Products Co.........................................120
Tolko Industries Ltd.........................................128
TS Manufacturing...............................................84
U-C Coatings.......................................................94
USNR...................................................................86
Valutec Wood Dryers..........................................96
West Bay Forest Products & Mfg. Ltd............134
Westervelt Lumber...........................................126
Wholesale Wood Products..............................121
WRCLA................................................................52
Zip-O-Laminators..............................................134
Inland Red Cedar • Idaho White Pine •
Ponderosa Pine • ESLP • Shop Grades
White Fire • Fir/Larch
National Lumber Sales
Larry Schmedding
larrys@empirelumber.com
(509) 534-0266
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IN SOFTWOODS
Cory Dalos is a division product manager at
Boise Cascade Building Materials Distribution,
headquartered in Boise, Idaho. Dalos oversees the
procurement of white wood boards, patterns and
Cedar products.
Boise Cascade inventories various products
primarily used in new home construction, repair
and remodel, light commercial construction and
industrial markets. They are a leading national
Cory Dalos Continued on page 140
Thomas Compa is a lumber trader for Patrick
Lumber Company, located in Portland, OR. Patrick
Lumber sells lumber and is a remanufacturer
of high-quality and niche timber products. They
produce over 40 million board feet of lumber annually
in a variety of species including, Douglas Fir,
Western Red Cedar, Yellow Cedar, Hemlock and
Southern Yellow Pine, among others. Patrick Lumber
handles these species in higher grades and in
Continued on page 140
Thomas Compa
M A N U F A C T U R E R O F E A S T E R N W H I T E P I N E
WE ARE PINE
PASSIONATE.
Dean Decraene is a sales executive at Delta
Cedar Specialties Ltd., located in Pitt Meadows,
British Columbia. Delta Cedar is a sawmill that produces
120 million board feet annually and distributes
lumber worldwide.
Delta Cedar carries Western Red Cedar, Alaskan
Yellow Cedar, Douglas Fir and Hemlock in low
grades through clears, in dry or green and rough or
surfaced. Their sawmills can cut timbers up to 32
Lucas Rodakowski is vice president of Prime
Forest Products, LLC, a secondary remanufacturer
of Softwood lumber, based in Beaverton,
OR. Prime Forest Products sells its wood products
locally, regionally, nationally and internationally
(including in North America, the United Kingdom,
the European Union and Africa).
Prime Forest Products manufactures 20 million
board feet annually of beveled siding, tongue and
Dean Decraene
Continued on page 140
Continued on page 140
Lucas Rodakowski
Alex Darrah is Sales Manager at Durgin &
Crowell Lumber Co., located in New London, NH.
Durgin & Crowell is a manufacturer of kiln-dried
Eastern White Pine. The company is certified under
the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® Sourcing program.
Founded in 1976, Durgin & Crowell Lumber
Co. has a history of innovation, continually seeking
new opportunities to grow and diversify its business.
The company employs around 85 people,
Steven Rogers is Richardson Timbers’ sales
manager. Richardson Timbers, founded in 1949 in
Dallas, Texas, specializes in milling wood timbers
and producing custom millwork products.
The company offers Douglas Fir, kiln-dried Fir,
Western Red Cedar, mixed hardwoods and specialty
exotic timbers. Their annual volume ranges
from 5 to 6 million board feet, demonstrating their
ability to meet the needs of their many customers.
Alex Darrah
Continued on page 140
Continued on page 141
Steven Rogers
Kaitlyn Wood
Kaitlyn Wood is the VP of Finance & Technology
at Gates Milling, Inc., a lumber manufacturer
based in Gatesville, NC. Gates Milling operates
in both the US and international sales regions,
offering a wide range of lumber products, with an
annual production volume of 20 million board feet
of lumber.
Gates Milling specializes in the production of various
lumber species, their three main being Ameri-
Continued on page 140
Mike Eddings is the director of sales for Allweather
Wood, located in Washougal, WA. Eddings’
sales region is the Northwest, which includes
Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Northern California,
Idaho and Utah.
Allweather Wood manufactures and distributes
a full range of preservative treated lumber and
plywood, including borate, copper, CCA, PTI and
interior fire-retardant products. Their products are
Cameron Facer is VP of Sales in the Contracts
Division at Silvaris Corporation, located in
Bellevue, WA. Silvaris is a wholesale secondary
market building supplies company that buys and
sells 400 million board feet annually. They handle
all Softwood species in all thicknesses in green
and dried, and rough and surfaced. Their specialty
is low-grade.
Continued on page 141
Bradley Parsons spearheads the marketing and
product development of engineered wood products
at Tolko Marketing and Sales in Vernon, BC.
With an annual production volume of 1.33 billion
board feet of lumber, Tolko is a global force in the
forest products industry, offering a wide range of
top-tier products, such as OSB, EWP and plywood,
as well as Cedar and operates numerous reloads
across Canada and the United States.
Cameron Facer
At Durgin and Crowell, we promise to be dedicated to
offering our customers the personal service that is essential
to delivering the highest quality, fully sustainable Eastern
White Pine, on time, to the specs desired. We provide hands
on solutions because we are Pine Passionate.
Mike Eddings
Continued on page 140
Continued on page 142
Bradley Parsons
WWW.DURGINANDCROWELL.COM
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A Message from the NAWLA Chairman
Traders Market: A Time to Nurture and Grow Relationships
Page 6
Steve Rustja
Weston Forest Products
2023 NAWLA Chairman
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Since its start in 1996, Traders Market has
held a unique position among lumber and building
material tradeshows as the only show that
almost exclusively focuses on the lumber supply
chain. And while Traders Market allows industry
professionals to attend top-notch education sessions
and the opportunity to conduct business
in one place with manufacturers, it offers much
more.
Traders Market is a time for industry professionals
to connect. Just like the forests that so
many in our industry grow and nurture, Traders
Market is the place to nurture your existing relationships
and grow new ones.
One of the best aspects of Traders Market is
the eight hours of tradeshow floor time and three
hours of dedicated networking time away from
the show floor — time well spent meeting with
NAWLA members and industry professionals to
buy and sell products, catching up with friends
and business partners, and meeting new people
operating their business from all across North
America. I encourage everyone attending to
not only network and connect at the convention
center but also take the conversations outside
of the event space and out into our host city at
the many local restaurants and bars that are just
minutes away.
While many of you will be having conversations
specific to Traders Market, I suggest that
you utilize the designated and non-designated
networking time to really get to know more
people and grow your network. Talk about recent
professional and company wins, struggles your
region many be experiencing
and how to solve them,
and industry changes and
advancements. Now more
than ever it is imperative
that we share how the past
year — and even past three
years — has changed our
industry and how we’re all
navigating the constant
state of change.
NAWLA’s goal is to serve
as a uniting bond from one
end of the supply chain
to the other and help the
industry grow by helping
NAWLA members grow.
Traders Market is a good
time for NAWLA; its executive
board, volunteer
leaders and staff are able
to connect face to face and
hear how our members
are doing. So, come find
us. Share your thoughts
on Traders Market, the
industry and more. Traders
Market is for NAWLA members
and we want to make
sure that NAWLA is special
for you not only during the
event but all year long.
I look forward to speaking
with everyone throughout
the event. If you have any
questions or comments on
Traders Market or NAWLA
in general, please don’t
hesitate to reach out to me
at SRustja@westonforest.
com.
–Steve
www.nawla.org
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A Message from the NAWLA Committee Chair
Get to Know Columbus: The Traders Market Host City
Judy Haney
Boise Cascade
Building Materials Distribution
2023 NAWLA Traders Market
Committee Chair
Bert and Bud Vaagen founded Vaagen
Brothers lumber in the early 1950’s.
Today, the company continues as a
closely held corporation owned by
members of the Vaagen family. This
continuity of management, vision, and
leadership has helped guide the
company for more than half a century.
Creating a culture of innovation,
integrity, and cooperation that’s
fueled Vaagen’s advancement, evolution
and growth over the years.
Vaagen Bros. Lumber
565 W. 5TH Ave
Colville, Wa 99114
Sales - 509-684-5072
www.vaagenbros.com
Traders Market is here! Taking place in Columbus,
Ohio, this year, this one-of-a-kind event will be
one for the books.
It’s no easy task bringing together over 1,000
industry professionals under one roof, but the
NAWLA Traders Market Committee and I have
been working hard this past year preparing to do
just that. This includes planning an event in a new
host city.
2023 marks the first year that Traders Market
is taking place in Columbus. As NAWLA has not
hosted an event in Ohio before, it has posed a fun
challenge for the committee and I to learn about
the new space, uncover the opportunities of the
city and discover what Columbus has in store.
While its centralized location was a major factor
in the committee’s decision to host an event in
Columbus, the committee has been blown away by
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how much the city is able to offer event attendees.
Having been named one of the top cities to visit
in Ohio, the committee has been impressed with
Columbus’ accessibility, close-knit community feel
and entrepreneurial spirit. All things that are vital
for a successful Traders Market host city.
Knowing NAWLA members utilize their time at
Traders Market to network with fellow industry professionals,
it was important we found a host city
that could provide spaces for attendees to be able
to continue their time with one another outside of
the convention center. Luckily, Columbus is home
to many restaurants, coffee shops and breweries
providing not only welcoming atmospheres and
one-of-a-kind dining experiences, but also a wide
variety of cuisine and drink options. Noted as
one of the United States’ up-and-coming culinary
destinations, Traders Market attendees can have
impactful conversations with
one another in a creative
and diverse culinary scene.
This includes the restaurants
of restaurateur Cameron
Mitchell and the famous
Jeni’s Ice Creams.
Additionally, as Traders
Market is a family event
and multiple generations
of families will be in attendance,
it was important that
our event’s host city offered
things to do outside the
convention center. With Columbus,
our attendees have
much to explore throughout
the city. While not an inclusive
list, I’m particularly fond
of the many outdoor parks
and green spaces as well as
being within minutes from
family-favorite attractions
like the Columbus Zoo and
Aquarium, the Franklin Park
Conservatory and Botanical
Gardens, the National Veterans
Memorial and Museum
and COSI, the city’s center
for science and industry,
which is home to over 300
hands-on exhibits and the
American Museum of Natural
History Dinosaur Gallery.
Being home to many major
fashion brands’ headquarters,
Columbus also offers
opportunities to get outside
of the convention center and
explore storefronts.
I am looking forward to
seeing everyone throughout
the convention center, and I
hope you all get the chance
to explore Columbus while
you are here!
–Judy
www.nawla.org
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65 Years of Note - Delta Cedar Broadening
Its Name To Match Scope
Part of Delta Cedar’s Halo Sawmill is pictured.
In 2023, the Delta Cedar company is recognizing its 65 years
in the log and lumber industry, noting the changes from a startup
to the integrated company it is today.
Over the years, Delta has broadened its scope of business
with expertise across four main divisions: Delta Cedar Specialties,
Delta Cedar Sawmill, Halo Sawmill, and Delta Timber. In
2023, the company launched a new name and brand for the
entire organization, the Delta Forestry Group, to reflect the depth
and breadth of its products and services.
“While we have been wading through the unexpected market
changes like everyone else in the industry this year, we have
DC PREMIER
Appearance
timbers
and 2” dimension
A division of the Delta Forestry Group
Logging - Milling - Finishing
DC SUPERIOR
STK kiln dried
fascia, decking,
siding and
boards
Delta Forestry Group head office located at 17630 Fraser
Dyke Road, Pitt Meadows BC V3Y 0A7
also used the time to focus on our strengths and make sure
that we are maximizing all of our in-house expertise to bring
value-added products and services to our customers,” says
Dean Garofano, President and C.O.O., “And launching the Delta
Forestry Group brand is one of the ways we let customers know
we can support their business in more ways than perhaps they
realize.”
In the last year, Delta relocated and opened its main office
in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada, at the Halo Sawmill
site in January, finished the installation of a significant capital
project this summer at Halo Sawmill, and launched a new company
website (www.deltaforestrygroup.com).
Relocating the main office out to Halo late in 2022 brought the
entire admin team together (the new address is 17630 Fraser
DC SUPREME
STK green
fascia
decking, siding,
and boards
Delta Cedar Specialties
604 589 9006 deltaforestrygroup.com
DC SELECT
std&btr no hole
green decking
and boards
Wrapped Delta lumber
Dyke Road, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia) as well as closer to
the production floor. “Closer teams boost the workflow for ourselves,
and especially for our customers, as we are able to work
efficiently to service and support our customers when our internal
teams are a little closer together,” says Dean Garofano. In
2023, Delta promoted and welcomed new employees, expanding
their competencies. The fresh perspectives of the newly promoted
and hired allow every company an opportunity to review the
customary ways of doing things and apply innovative tweaks.
A significant milestone in 2023 was the completion of construction
for the multi-million-dollar upgrade at Halo Sawmill.
“Completing the installation and upgrade of the optimized
Rapture automated trim line in 2023 was a major milestone for
the Halo and the Delta Forestry Group,”
says Glen Franke, “The Rapture feeds into
a newly installed 80-bin sorter, enhancing
overall production and grade recovery.
“This new equipment is an essential
step forward and part of our broader
investment in the future of this company.
The automated Rapture trim line expands
our capabilities for increased production
and supports our commitment to getting
the most yield from every log by maximizing
lumber grade recovery,” Franke notes.
“This fits with our commitment to supply
our customers with consistent, reliable,
top-quality products for many more years
to come,” says Garofano.
A virtual milestone in 2023 is the launch
of an expanded website under the Delta
Forestry Group banner www.deltaforestrygroup.com.
“It is more convenient for
our customers to find all our products and
services on one website. We anticipate
continued interest by our Delta Cedar
Specialties customers who want to view
products, but being able to see what else
is going on across the company can add
value in other ways,” observes Dean
Garofano, “We are able to highlight the
depth of expertise that runs across our
integrated process from forest floor to
customer door.”
Growth in this industry takes many
forms. The Delta Forestry Group and its
four divisions, Delta Cedar Specialties,
Delta Cedar Sawmill, Halo Sawmill, and
Delta Timber, are proud members of
the North American Wholesale Lumber
Association (NAWLA), the Truck Loggers
Association, and B.C.Wood. In 2023, we
are pursuing partnerships to expand our
access to fiber supply and open avenues
to innovation.
Delta Cedar Specialties proudly produces
a wide range of Cedar products from
low grades right through to vertical grain
clears.
Delta is best known for their knotty line
of products, which include:
DC PREMIER TIMBERS
Our Premier line of Appearance grade
timbers in rough or S4S.
DC SUPERIOR
Our Superior line of Select Tight Knot
Kiln Dried fascia, boards, siding, and
decking.
DC SUPREME
Our Supreme line of Select Tight Knot
green fascia, boards, siding, and
decking.
DC SELECT
Our Select line of Standard no hole
green decking and boards.
Learn more at
www.deltaforestrygroup.com
Garofano and his team hope everyone
will check Delta Cedar Specialties products
and the new Delta Forestry Group
website. They look forward to greeting old
friends and making new ones at NAWLA,
Booth No. 426 in Columbus, Ohio, this
year.
nordic.ca
WE TRANSFORM
WHAT WE GROW
ENGINEERED WOOD PRODUCTS
A FULL RANGE OF I-JOISTS FOR RESIDENTIAL
AND LIGHT-COMMERCIAL USE
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From The Fire Touched Forests of California
To Premium Lumber Ready to Be Used
Klamath National Forest after the Antelope fire, prior to
restoration work.
Partnerships For Forest Health:
The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF)
and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest
Service are achieving what was once considered
an impossible task. NWTF and the Forest Service
signed a 20-year Master Stewardship Agree
to combat our wildfire crisis, and we at Neiman
couldn’t be more excited to be a part of it.
The focus of the project is to identify high risk
Photo courtesy of Ark Encounter, Williamstown, KY
A feller-buncher clearing and decking dead timber to
restore the landscape and later process into renewable
wood products.
areas that need forest treatments to be completed
but lack the market for wood fiber that must be
removed from the landscape to meet land management
objectives. The first timber sale selected
for the project was one turned back due to some
of the catastrophic wildfires that affected California.
This new partnership will allow us to turn
LOCK-DECK
Nearly one million feet of Lock-Deck used in Noah’s Ark replica!
Lock-Deck combines the timeless beauty, strength and durability of wood in a structurally
engineered product. The design and construction possibilities are limited only by imagination.
Lock-Deck is used in buildings where the beauty of the wood structure is left exposed to
create a unique architectural experience for its occupants.
The flexibility of the unique laminated manufacturing process makes any combination of
species, size, length, texture and color possible.
Species: Douglas-Fir, Pine, Cedars, and many more
Sizes: 2x6 through 5x8 and lengths up to 34’
Textures: Smooth or rough sanded, re-sawn, wire-brushed, circle sawn.
Factory finishing in 24 colors or custom matched.
Lock-Deck is manufactured with pride by Shelton Structures, Inc. in Chehalis, WA
For more information visit LockDeck.com or contact
Gunnar Brinck at Disdero Lumber at GBrinck@disdero.com
1-800-547-4209
Post Restoration Work thanks to NWTF and CalDeer.
fire touched timber into utilized and valuable pine
boards, pattern and shop.
Proof of Concept
Before the official pilot project launched, we took
it upon ourselves to test the concept of transporting
timber by rail. While this concept isn’t new, it
certainly isn’t a common practice in today’s day
and age. Finding rail cars to retrofit was a challenge
in itself.
Believing fully in the mission of
this project, we’ve invested over
$2 million to demonstrate the
viability of transporting logs at a
pace and scale needed to help
address the wildfire crisis. This
summer with the help of our Conservation
Partners like NWTF
and Transportation Partners, we
have repurposed over 50 rail
cars to expand our capacity to
meet the needs of the forest.
In April 2023 we signed our
first contract with NWTF to help
revitalize a project on the Klamath
Nation Forest. The ponderosa
pine and sugar pine are transported
to our mill in Gilchrist, OR
where it is debarked, and loaded
onto rail cars, where it will be delivered
to our operation in Hulett,
WY. The burned and green timber
will be utilized as ponderosa
and sugar pine boards, pattern
and shop. Tree Species that
still have strong local markets
like ESLP and fir are delivered
to local mills to be processed in
their operations. In June, the first
logs from the pilot project arrived
in Hulett.
This project reduces the risk of
wildfires, supports water quality
efforts, and supports wildlife habitat
restoration. But also boosts
the local economies of the
parties involved and helps create
quality lumber products from a
material that would have otherwise
been tossed to the side.
By salvaging fire-affected
timber, we not only mitigate
environmental impact but also
unlock new possibilities for your
business. We are turning crisis
affected timbers into quality and
premium lumber.
Join us in transforming the aftermath
of wildfires into a beacon
of resilience and innovation.
Contact our sale representative
to find out more about how
we can help your business while
making a positive impact on both
the environment and communities
in need.
For more information visit
www.neiman.com.
Please visit us at Booth #743
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The Knive Sawn Guys At Durgin & Crowell Lumber Co.
This is one of the company’s Weinig Powermat
2500 Moulder/Planers.
(From left) The Durgin & Crowell sales team consists of
Alex Darrah, Sarah Welch (marketing), and Bryan Darrah.
Durgin & Crowell Lumber Co. Inc., headquartered in
Springfield, NH, now produces 31 million board feet annually
of 4/4 Eastern White Pine Softwood lumber. Sales
Manager Alex Darrah said, “We are producing around
700,000 feet a week in the new planer mill. Our planer
mill is up and running fully and going along strong with
the two Weinig Powermat 2500 moulders accompanied
by BID Group/Comact grade expert automated grading system.”
Durgin & Crowell recently introduced its new “Knive Sawn” rough face
offering. “Our customers liked our old band sawn rough face and we
wanted to give them something comparable with these new moulders,”
Darrah explained. “We replicate the rough face with a high-speed
moulder but we use a new style rougher head. It took us about a year to
dial in and develop it but there is rougher head and there is band sawn,
now, which one do we have? Well, ours isn’t really either. We wanted
band sawn, but we wanted to do it with a high-speed knife head, and we
figured out a way to do it. We are not trying to trick anybody, but we are
making it with a high-speed knife head, so we called it ‘knife sawn’ to be
self-explanatory. We market it as ‘We are not the band sawn guys, we
are not the rougher head guys, we’re the knife-sawn guys!’”
He continued, “Rougher head Pine or rough face Pine is really a
personal preference. It’s like a cola choice. You like either a Coke or
a Pepsi. You are either rougher head or you are band sawn. What we
asked was, ‘who is this going to cater to?’ It’s sort of in the middle, it sort
of has some benefits of both but ultimately it has a very consistent look.
It takes stain better than the band sawn but it has that hairy look that
the band sawn has. Our wholesale distributors were maybe carrying
someone’s band sawn for this application for this group of customers
while carrying someone’s rougher head for customers, A, B and C. Now
they are using ours and it is appealing to both. They don’t have to carry
two inventories anymore. Now they are carrying this product and selling
it to rougher head customers and to band sawn customers.”
New improvements this year at the mill include an additional automated
shavings bagging line and an Artificial Intelligence upgrade to
the Comact Grade Expert automated
grading system. “It was thought from
the start that the new planer mill had
potential to outpace the shavings
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bagger system,” Darrah explained.
“We left room to add an additional
one, and realized quickly it would be
necessary to keep up with production.”
With the transition from human
to an automated grading system in
2018 and all benefits that came with
it, there were a couple drawbacks.
“Shake and split detection were
sometimes challenging for the grader
to see, if they were not open,” he
continued. “The AI upgrade will help
improve this detection and cast a
larger net of vision in general, to ensure
we can provide the best product
possible.”
As for what sets Durgin & Crowell
apart from their competitors, Darrah
said, “For us it’s making the best
product that we can. We do things
the right way. It’s the basic key principles
that keep our business coming
back. We strive to do things the right
way, we don’t cut corners, we look at
all the details and provide a uniform,
quality product.” The company manufactures
all NeLMA patterns through
their high performance Weinig
moulders.
Established in 1976 by Arthur
Durgin and Peter O. Crowell, Durgin
& Crowell Lumber Co. is a member
of Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers
Association (Nelma) and North
American Wholesale Lumber Association
(NAWLA).
For more information visit
www.durginandcrowell.com.
Please visit us at
Booth #454.
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Elk Creek Forest Products: Growing Farther And Faster
While Honoring Company’s Foundations
Precision End Trimmed 3x6 ready for job site delivery.
Operating since 2001 from its home in Oregon’s scenic
Willamette Valley, Elk Creek Forest Products (ECFP) continues
its strategic growth as a full-service lumber processor, remanufacturer,
and high-volume distributor of premium Douglas-Fir,
specializing in kiln-dried custom timbers and dimensional
commodity products. Brett Slaughter, founder and president of
ECFP said, “We’ve added machinery and equipment here. The
focus hasn’t changed from doing high value timbers, we’re just
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Specialty S1S2E Fascia and T&G products in stock.
adding to our product offering with Doug-Fir dimension products
including green and kiln-dried upper select structural.” The company
takes pride in sourcing sought after raw material from the
region’s finest sawmills ranging from British Columbia throughout
Oregon and Washington, and into Northern California.
The ECFP business model is built on the ability to take away
large quantities of fiber from initial log breakdown at primary
mills. Elk Creek then transforms that root stock into a wide
Elk Creek Forest Products
Premium Douglas-fir Lumber
Processor
• Over 20 million BF of on
ground inventory
• Kiln Dried stock 2x4 –
16x16 up to 40’
• Custom Timbers both Green
and Dry
• Full truck loads, yard packs, job
specific tallies
• Outstanding Customer Service
If it’s Douglas-fir,
we’ve got you covered.
Large in-stock inventory for just in time delivery.
variety of secondary and custom products in both green and
kiln-dried, including surfaced and resawn exposed appearance
textures. The kiln drying, grading, sorting, and manufacturing
process take place at the company’s 23-acre main location in
McMinnville. In addition, ECFP utilizes an extensive network of
offsite manufacturing and custom processing facilities. Slaughter
stated, “Our partner mills and variable cost remanufacturing
locations are strategic along the I-5 corridor of the West Coast,
and most are longtime partners that we work hard to keep
consistently supplied with work. It is a great two-way street,
and we are always adding capacity with more companies to
process material for us.” Slaughter goes
on to state, “Operating in only Douglas-Fir
allows us to have incredible strength and
relationships with a closely knit vendor
group” and, “working at becoming an
expert in one area rather than being pretty
good at many, is invaluable to surviving in
a very competitive industry.”
The key to the company’s success
is accredited to its people…the dedicated
and synergized ECFP team who
understand and value every customer,
mill vendor, and manufacturing partner
relationship.
Recently while simultaneously adding
new machining capabilities and opening
five acres for dry storage and future
machine centers at the McMinnville site,
ECFP recruited a new team member,
Aaron Fleming, who brings a wealth of
expertise in the Doug-Fir commodity
market. Fleming stated, “My goal is to
have prompt wood on the ground in every
length two-by-four through two-by-twelve,
in particular, two-by-four eight-foot, ninefoot
stud lengths, and standard PET sizes.
We want to let buyers know that you don’t
have to buy a random two-by-six and a
random two-by-eight to get your six units,
we have all that on the ground and you
can custom pick your tally.”
Along with the premium Doug-Fir
dimension products now available ECFP
markets over ninety-million board feet
of lumber per year in a wide array of
products including over ten-thousand
SKU’s, all from a single species of fiber.
Founder Brett Slaughter estimates that in
Douglas-Fir, Elk Creek stocks more kilndried
on-the-ground premium timbers than
anyone else in the United States. Product
diversity and intentional vendor support
have been key factors to sustaining
growth through the various downturns and
market challenges.
The company sells primarily to distribution
centers, stocking distributors,
industrial accounts, wholesale companies
and some retail stores. ECFP ships
by railcar as well as truck loads which
are often made up of multiple products
including custom pieces, partial packs,
and full units. This is done mostly on a
“just-in-time deliver” basis, according to
Slaughter. “Keeping 20 to 25 million board
feet of lumber on hand at any given time
allows us to respond quickly to customers
and tailor specific loads to meet the needs
of the ECFP stocking distributors across
the country.”
As ECFP continues to grow, “Our
goal is to gain market share through
unmatched service and by becoming the
low-cost producer of certain segments,”
Slaughter noted. And after two decades,
Slaughter, who while eager to continue
the sites expansion, said “you can’t grow
farther or faster than the foundations
you have available to build on.” Through
internal development, training up a
new generation of lumber experts, and
strengthening outside relationships; Elk
Creek is building depth and laying foundations
for the future.
Learn more at
www.elkcreekforest.com.
Please visit us at
Booth #554.
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Allweather Wood Treated Lumber, Ready for Whatever Nature Brings
Interior fire-retardant lumber and plywood in Type III
multifamily construction is a growing part of Allweather
Wood’s business.
Fire-retardants must be kiln-dried to lock the chemical
formulation into the wood. Allweather Wood has dry
kilns at its locations that manufacture fire-retardant lumber
and plywood.
Copper-based wood preservative products are generally
stained brown or cedartone to improve their appearance
in exposed applications.
With six wood treatment plants, Allweather Wood, located in Washougal, WA, ranks as
the largest waterborne wood treater in the Western U.S. Allweather Wood’s plants are in
Ukiah, CA, Loveland, CO, North Bend and White City, OR, Woods Cross, UT, and Washougal,
WA. Each plant features co-located distribution with rail and truck capabilities for
prompt shipment of customer orders. Two standalone distribution centers in Fontana and
Woodland, California complete the company’s footprint in the West.
Allweather Wood’s product mix reflects the needs of its customers in the local markets
it serves. Products produced include lumber and plywood for a variety of construction
types including agricultural, industrial, and residential. Common end-uses of Allweather
Wood treated lumber and plywood include bridges, decks, docks, fences, framing, joists,
landscaping, pole barns, sill plate, studs, sub flooring, and wall sheathing.
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“Having the six plant locations allows us to strategically service all our customers
across the West and utilize all plants as one resource to serve our customers. Each location
offers various pressure treatments as well as several modes of delivery; rail, truck,
will-call and even barge access at a few of the locations,” said Katelyn Sullivan, Director,
Treating Operations for Allweather Wood.
To best meet customer needs, Allweather Wood partners with Koppers Performance
Chemicals of Griffin, GA as its supplier of wood preservative and fire-retardant chemical
formulations. These chemical formulations are pressure impregnated into a variety
of wood species, including Douglas-fir, Hem fir, Southern Yellow Pine, Lodgepole Pine,
and Ponderosa Pine. Products produced undergo third-party quality control inspection in
accordance with American Wood Protection Association (AWPA) industry standards.
“Koppers Performance Chemicals
is a leader in wood preservation and
fire-retardant formulations. We have
economies of scale and handle all the
technical and code compliance on the
back end so companies like Allweather
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Koppers Performance Chemicals.
Wood preservative formulations
include borate, copper azole (CA),
and micronized copper azole (MCA).
Borate formulations are typically used
for framing applications not exposed
to wetting conditions. Borate treated
products often feature a blue or green
dye to distinguish them from untreated
wood.
Copper-based formulations help
protect wood against termite damage
and fungal decay in exposed exterior
applications like decks, fences, and
landscaping. A brown or cedartone
color is typically applied pre-treatment
to these products to improve their
appearance in exposed applications.
Fire-retardant formulations reduce
the flame spread rating of lumber
and plywood allowing those products
to be used in International Building
Code (IBC) regulated applications
such as Type III multifamily construction.
Fire-retardant formulations are
specified for above ground/interior
construction or above ground/exterior
construction. Allweather Wood
manufactures fire-retardant lumber
and plywood for above ground/interior
construction. A red dye is usually
added to the chemical formulation to
distinguish fire-retardant products from
untreated wood.
“We believe our capability to
manufacture interior fire-retardant
lumber and plywood for the important
multifamily market will help us grow
our business in the coming years,”
said Mike Thelen, Executive VP for
Allweather Wood.
Thelen continued, “Much of the
buildable, undeveloped land west of
the Mississippi is located in wildfire
prone Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)
areas where fire-retardant lumber and
plywood can be successfully used to
meet code requirements.”
Dealers and distributors quoting
multifamily construction packages are
encouraged to contact the Allweather
Wood sales team for additional
information.
For more information, visit
www.AllweatherWood.com.
Please visit us at
Booth #513.
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Comprehensive product assortment including
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Wholesale/Wholesale Distributor Special Buying Issue Page 19

Acquisition Expands Boise Cascade’s Footprint and Solutions
Available now!
WESTERN RED CEDAR
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Boise Cascade plywood that’s ready to ship.
Sometimes, more is better. And this is certainly the
case when it comes to plywood and engineered wood
production.
For residential and light commercial builders, more
production means more options and greater availability
for the products they need.
That’s why Boise Cascade® recently invested more
than $500 million to acquire Coastal Plywood Compa-
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Plywood being stacked on a multifamily job site.
ny, which includes two production facilities in Florida
and Alabama.
“This acquisition incrementally expands our veneer
capacity in support of our customers,” said Nate Jorgensen,
CEO, of Boise Cascade.
For Boise Cascade’s Executive Vice President
Mike Brown, the acquisition is a natural geographic fit.
“These are well-invested and managed plants that fit
nicely into our existing footprint of integrated facilities
in the Southeast,” explained Brown.
Boise Cascade’s (formerly Coastal Plywood) plant in Havana,
Florida.
Investing For Today and Tomorrow
The addition of Coastal extends Boise Cascade’s
already robust national footprint, allowing the company
to service the demand in the market and improve
the ability to cost-efficiently deliver products throughout
the country. This is critical to continue to meet customer
demand for plywood, lumber, timber beams and
engineered wood products.
But as much as the acquisition benefits Boise Cascade
customers today, it is just one part of the company’s
larger commitment to investing in the future. With
strong demand for both commodity
and value-added wood products,
such as the engineered wood expected
for the foreseeable future,
Boise Cascade remains committed
to serving customers’ needs.
In fact, according to Boise Cascade
CEO Nate Jorgensen, this
acquisition is just a first step in
planned investments that bolster
the company’s capacity. “We intend
to invest $50 million into our Southeast
operations over three years to
further our EWP production,” said
Jorgensen.
Opportunities for All
As with any acquisition, this one
is as much about people as it is
about equipment.
For Coastal CEO Travis Bryant,
one of the most positive outcomes
of becoming part of Boise Cascade
is the opportunity it creates for the
750 Coastal employees who joined
as part of the change.
“Coastal has a long history of
manufacturing quality products and
a strong reputation in the markets
we serve,” he said. “This transaction
represents an opportunity for
our talented and dedicated employees
to join a dynamic organization,
offering them a secure future with
great opportunities ahead.”
Commodity Products, Not
Commodity Service
At the end of the day, while
some in the industry consider plywood
and many other products to
be commodities, Boise Cascade
recognizes that getting the right
product at the right time to the right
place requires the skills and talents
of hardworking professionals.
Of all the outcomes of the Coastal
Plywood acquisition, the addition
of these skills and capabilities is expected
to have the most impact on
Boise Cascade and its customers.
“Being a builder today comes
with many challenges,” Boise Cascade
CEO Jorgensen said. “It’s
an honor to work side by side with
our customers to provide solutions
by bringing people, products, and
services together to build strong
homes, businesses, and communities.”
To learn more about Boise Cascade,
as well as its products, services,
and software, visit bc.com.
Please visit us at
Booth #348.
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Established in 1999 by Jeff and Cheryll Bowers,
Bowers Forest Products, in Beavercreek,
OR, fulfilled a need in lumber remanufacturing.
Now, heading into our 25th year, we are thankful
for our customers and vendors that have helped
us grow in this ever-changing lumber environment.
We continue to offer a variety of Softwood
Highland Park Panel Screen
lumber products which include, Cedar planter
boxes for the nursery industry, construction and
survey lath, tile-battens, vented and beveled
pre-cut truss blocks, pallet and crating material,
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• Capital costs – Why pay a big car invoice for 110,000BF well before it arrives? You
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inventory. And mixed trucks help keep inventory balanced, pushing GMROI higher still.
• Storage – Up to 82% of lumber storage space can be freed up for more productive,
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include custom remanufacturing, kiln-drying,
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We have invested in a new automated lattice
machine to help expand our manufacturing
capabilities for 1x8 and 2x8 lattice for the fencing
industry, as well as, automation for our exclusive
patented elevated tile battens. This has been
beneficial and timelier during the
high seasons, allowing us to target
larger distribution channels
and has greatly increased our
shipping capabilities, serving all
across America.
We have also expanded our
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Cedar 1x4 and 1x6 Tongue and
Groove boards, 1x2 and 1x3
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dogear.
In addition to lattice panels,
our Woodway products include
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Bowers Forest Products continues
to be excited with potential
growth in the market moving
forward. It may mean that we
must work harder to earn our
“share” of the market. However,
we will continue to provide
excellent customer service and
retain great relations with our
vendors so that we all are successful
in any type of market.
Ultimately, diversification remains
to be our goal to success.
Diverse products, service, and
relationships with customers
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us around for years to come.
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and the NFIB.
For more information visit
www.bowersforestproducts.com
or www.woodwayproducts.com.
Please visit us at Booth #525.
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Culpeper Wood Preservers: Treatments That Last A Lifetime
NO MATTER WHAT, WE’LL WORK RELENTLESSLY
TO PROMOTE WRC OVER COMPOSITES.
(But it would be a heck of a lot easier if you joined us.)
Pictured is Culpeper Wood Preservers’ plant in Culpeper,
VA.
Founded in 1976 by Joseph R. Daniel (Joe), Culpeper Wood Preservers began as a local
pressure treating company with a single location in Culpeper, Virginia. Today, the company
has 17 locations covering the Eastern United States.
Culpeper Wood Preservers is a leading manufacturer of pressure treated products for
the residential, commercial, industrial, and marine markets and employs more than 600
dedicated people. Culpeper Wood brand name products are sold exclusively through lumber
dealers throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, Mid-West, and Southeast.
To ensure they achieve customer satisfaction, Culpeper partners with the best producers
of Southern Yellow Pine to supply all of their lumber dealers with superior quality products
and meet expectations relative to grade. By using Culpeper branded pressure treated lumber,
you can be confident that you are using the highest quality product backed by one of
the largest producers in the industry.
Unmatched customer service is something the entire team at Culpeper strives for. They
DEDICATED TO
QUALITY,
Find a Culpeper
location near you.
The Trusted Brand in Pressure Treated Lumber
culpeperwood.com
A load of Culpeper Wood products is being inspected
prior to shipment to a customer.
are committed to employing, training, and maintaining a knowledgeable sales team and
workforce who understand lumber dealers’ specific needs and challenges. They genuinely
care about you and your success and will go the extra mile to meet your every need in an
effective, friendly, and accommodating manner.
As a leader in the industry, Culpeper continues to invest in its facilities. They operate
the most up-to-date plants and equipment to produce and ship your orders quickly and
efficiently. Culpeper will also continue offering our lumber dealers the most extensive array
of products available to help you grow your business and gain a competitive edge.
They understand your need for a wide variety of products and have every product for
every project.
Their product line includes:
Culpeper Decking - Culpeper is proud to treat and stock decking products for every project
and every budget. Choose 5/4 or 2x6 CULPEPER DECKING to build the outdoor oasis
of your dreams.
POSITIONED TO
SERVE
BLACKSTONE, VA
LEOLA, PA
LANCASTER, MA
SHELBYVILLE, IN
FRUITLAND, MD
ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC
COLUMBIA, SC
BRANCHVILLE, SC
CULPEPER, VA
FREDERICKSBURG, VA
ATHENS, NY
BELCHERTOWN, MA
FEDERALSBURG, MD
COLERIDGE, NC
COVE CITY, NC
ORANGEBURG, SC
SWEETWATER, TN
Wood is being loaded in the kiln to produce Culpeper
KDAT.
Culpeper Deck Accessories - Because
the little details are a big deal,
we offer a full line of CULPEPER
DECK ACCESSORIES to complement
your deck or backyard project.
Culpeper Dimensional Lumber -
Build on the strength of CULPEPER DI-
MENSIONAL LUMBER, the foundation
of every outdoor project.
Culpeper KDAT - CULPEPER KDAT
is pressure treated lumber that is
redried after treatment in a controlled
environment to create a more stable
product, which is ready to paint, stain
or seal upon installation.
Culpeper Fence Products - Fences
compliment any home or property, and
we have you surrounded with style and
quality. From fence boards to fence
panels and more, CULPEPER FENCE
PRODUCTS add value and beauty.
Culpeper Columns - CULPEPER
COLUMNS have the handsome appearance
of veneer-encased timbers.
They are treated for ground contact
and can be used in place of fiberglass
or aluminum columns for substantial
cost savings.
Culpeper Palmetto Primed Trim
Boards - PALMETTO PRIMED TRIM
BOARDS are KDAT clear trim boards
that are pre-primed at the factory. Our
trim boards offer a great appearance at
an economical price.
Culpeper Heavy Timbers - The
industry’s most extensive variety of
heavy timbers for the largest variety
of uses. Using CULPEPER HEAVY
TIMBERS ensures your project starts
with a strong foundation.
Culpeper Plywood - From sheathing
to subflooring CULPEPER PLYWOOD
is available in various grades, thicknesses,
and treatments.
Culpeper Porch Flooring, T&G, and
Custom Milling - Culpeper pressure-treated
Southern Yellow Pine
is a superior choice for CULPEPER
PORCH FLOORING. With its natural
and timeless beauty, enjoy a lazy
summer afternoon on your new porch
from Culpeper.
When it comes to pressure treated
wood, the Culpeper treatments are
safe, effective, and last a lifetime: MicroPro,
Advance Guard Borate, CCA,
FlamePro, and NatureWood. Culpeper
Wood Preservers takes great pride in
the partnerships formed with lumber
dealers.
From hands-on training and educational
opportunities to ensuring the
satisfaction of each customer, they go
above and beyond in supporting their
trusted dealers.
For more information, visit
www.culpeperwood.com.
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The WRCLA counts on its membership to mitigate
competitive threats from composite products and grow
market share. In the last 69 years we’ve grown from
being the advocate for the industry to an influence in
the industry. But we need companies like yours to make
our voice even louder.
We’ve gained 14 new members this year, and we’re
continuing to build on this momentum. On behalf of the
Association, we welcome the following new members:
All-Coast Forest Products
American Lumber Company Inc.
Artistry Millwork
Assembledge+
Atlantic Forest Products
BBS Timbers Ltd.
Bear Creek Lumber
Bennett Supply
Beronio Lumber
BlueLinx Corporation
Boise Cascade
BPWood Ltd.
Braundera yard & Hardware
Buffalo Lumber Co.
Builder Supply
Canyon Lumber Company Ltd.
Capital Lumber Company
Cedar Direct
Cedar Planters Inc.
Cedarline Industries Ltd.
Centennial Fence Supply
Central Cedar Ltd.
Channel Original Co. Ltd.
Christopher Wright Architecture
Coastal Forest Products
Custom Cedar Products Inc.
Delta Millworks
Disdero Lumber Company
Dixie Plywood
Downie Timber Ltd.
Dundalk Leisure Craft inc.
Dunn Lumber
Edmund A. Allen Lumber Co
Forest Products Supply Co.
Fraserview Cedar Products
Front Range Lumber Co.
Furtado Forest Products Ltd.
Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd.
Gillfor Distribution Inc.
Giulietti Schouten Weber Architects
PC
Goodfellow Inc.
Gras Wood Wide BV
Gronomics, LLC
Haida Forest Products Ltd.
Hall Forest Products Inc.
Healdsburg Lumber Company
Herman Pacific
Hewn Elements LLC
Holden Humphrey Lumber Company
Idaho Forest Group
Interex Forest Products
Interfor
International Wood Products LLC (IWP)
1. Timber Ireland
2. Centennial Fence Supply
3. Westcoast Wood Distributions Ltd.
4. Healdsburg Lumber Company
5. Partap Forest Products
6. Woodway Products
7. TimberTown, LLC
Issaquah Cedar & Lumber
Issaquah Cedar & Lumber Company
Lakeside Lumber
Lawn Master Outdoor Living
Leslie Forest Products Ltd.
Liberty Cedar, Inc.
Lowes
LS Cedar Co. Inc.
M & M Lumber Co
Maruoka Inc.
Maze Nails
McCoy’s Building Supply
McLean Lumber Sales AB Ltd.
Monaghan Lumber Specialities
Mr. Spindle Inc.
Murakami Lumber Co. Ltd.
MZ Co. Ltd
National Forest Products Ltd.
Newgen Suana / Yantai Infach
Nicholson And Cates Limited
Norcross Supply Company
Nu-Forest Products (Canada) Inc.
Olympic Industries Inc.
Orepac Building Supply
Outdoor Living Today
Pacific Western Wood Works
Palmer Timber Ltd
Join today, and help keep WRC front and center in a changing market.
Visit us at Booth 504 at the 2023 NAWLA Traders Market in Columbus, OH.
realcedar.com | 1.866.778.9096
8. Cedarline Industries Ltd.
9. Gronomics, LLC
10. San Group
11. Trans Canada Wood Products Inc.
12. The Teal Jones Group
13. Maruoka Inc.
14. Downie Timber Ltd.
THE WRCLA IS NOW COMPRISED OF 131 MEMBER COMPANIES AND WE THANK THESE
INCREDIBLE MEMBERS FOR CONTINUING TO ADVOCATE FOR THE WRC INDUSTRY:
Paneltek Products
Parksite Plunkett-Webster Inc.
Partap Forest Products
Pechar s.r.o.
Pine Cone Lumber
POCO Building Supplies
Power Wood Corp.
Prairie Cedar
Precision Cedar Products Inc.
Quadra Cedar
Rielly Lumber Inc.
Rinyuhousing Co.
Rona Inc (Dick’s Lumber & Building
Supplies)
Russin Lumber Corp.
San Group
Sansin Corp.
Sawarne Lumber Co.
Shakertown
Silva Timber Products Ltd.
Skana Forest Products Ltd.
Snavely Forest Products
Sound Cedar
Specialty Wood Products
Sprenger Midwest Inc.
Standard Building Supplies
Still Creek Forest Products
Surrey Cedar Ltd.
Takahiro Lumber Co. Ltd.
The Cedar Shop
The Home Depot of Canada
The Teal Jones Group
The Wood Source
Timber Ireland
TimberTown, LLC
Trans Canada Wood Products Inc.
Triad Forest Products
U.S. Cedar LLC
U.S. Lumber / Specialty Building
Products
Uechi Mokuzai Co. Ltd.
Vancouver Specialty Cedar Products Ltd.
Weekes Forest Products Inc.
West Bay Forest Products Ltd.
Westcoast Wood Distributions Ltd.
Western Forest Products Inc.
Westwood Lumber Sales, Inc.
Weyerhaeuser Company
Wine Valley Siding Supply Inc.
Wood Source
Woodtone
Woodtone Specialties
Woodway Products
Western Red Cedar is naturally beautiful, completely renewable and proven to be a smarter choice for the environment over
composite products (backed by third-party Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPD).

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Andy Wood
Timbers Sales & Marketing
awood@tealjones.com

The Lumber Journey
Ted Ellis, President and CEO, Idaho Timber
HOOD
LUMBER
Ted Ellis celebrates Idaho Timber #1 Division Award with
GM Jim Bowen and his Chadbourn, NC team.
Trucks turn 4x faster than cars, require 80 percent less
capital and space, keep inventory balanced.
Another multifamily project more profitably served by
Idaho Timber’s jobsite-direct delivery.
I have been in the lumber business for over 40 years, and several of the people I work with
have been in the business for at least three decades. However, you would be hard pressed
to find any of us that have stayed in the industry for this long who wish they would have done
something else.
What other industry does deals on a handshake and often pays for product prior to arrival
and inspection? Accordingly, those who strive to do business and life correctly rise to heights
never imagined long ago when we decided to give the lumber business a try.
Even today as we experience market changes, we seem to enjoy the excitement of the challenge.
Most of us understand “what goes up, must come down,” and that the market volatility
makes each day unique and exciting.
During my time in the lumber industry, my faith in people and my faith in God have risen,
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and the term “blessed” has been bestowed upon many of us who have chosen this industry for
our life’s work. It has not been easy, and life/work balance has been elusive, but I thank God
for directing me to Chandler corporation so many years ago and allowing me the opportunity to
meet so many wonderful people.
America is great, our global wood products industry is great, and all along the way, the roads
traveled give all of us the opportunities to meet and do business with some remarkable people.
Let’s pause and be thankful for all we have experienced and set our hearts on the road ahead
which will surely test us all again.
Speaking of change and opportunity, I am pleased to confirm Idaho Timber’s value-added
manufacturing operations were recently sold to Hampton Lumber, while our SYP sawmills were
sold separately to a third-party investor, Blue Wolf Capital. The “Great Eight” Idaho Timber
companies in Boise, Troy and Weiser, ID, Albuquerque, NM, Fort Worth, TX, Lake City, FL and
Chadbourn and Henderson, NC will
continue to operate as Idaho Timber with
the same seasoned management teams
in the field and at our headquarters in
Meridian, ID. We already see great
synergy in working with Hampton, and
look forward to expanding our capacity
to better serve our customers under their
exceptional leadership.
If you are familiar with Idaho Timber,
you know that a hallmark of our service
is improving our customers’ profitability
through Just-In-Time delivery from our
regional production facilities.
Our inventory of several million
board feet per location serves as their
personal reload, allowing them to bring
in just what they want right when they
want it, receiving highly specified loads
of dimension and studs or boards and
pattern stock in 24-48 hours. Compared
to bringing lumber in by railcar, this
service vastly improves key inventory
metrics, quadrupling turns and GMROI,
and cutting customers’ capital and space
requirements by 80 percent. Reducing
inventory and accelerating turns also
trims their carrying costs and cull losses,
frees up yard space for higher margin
products and may enable them to get all
their lumber under roof where it yards
better and sells better.
With current market uncertainties, this
sourcing model becomes all the more
valuable because it provides safety in
falling markets. Customers can have a
truckload of our stock sold and posted
to their Accounts Receivable before the
invoice is even due, precluding market
moves from significantly impacting its
value, while also doing wonders for cash
flow.
If you’re not familiar with Idaho Timber,
I invite you to call our people and let
them show you how our wide range of
lumber products and unique services can
significantly improve your results.
Idaho Timber‘s manufacturing capacity
exceeds 700 million board feet per year.
Kiln-dried dimension lumber is offered in
Doug Fir, Hem-Fir, SPF, Southern Yellow
Pine and Premium European Spruce.
Boards and pattern stock are produced
in Western Whitewoods, Cedar and
Southern Yellow Pine. The company also
manufactures Cedar split rail fencing
and fence boards, plus 1x and 2x pattern
stock and specialties such as tile battens
and banding groove.
Additional services include jobsite-direct
delivery, special stud trims,
proprietary grading, custom packaging
and barcoding. Products are shipped by
truck, rail and container.
Idaho Timber is a member of the
Idaho Forest Products Commission,
North American Wholesale Lumber Association,
American Wood Council, and
Treated Wood Council. Facilities are SFI
and/or FSC certified where appropriate.
For more information, visit
www.idahotimber.com or call
Idaho Timber at (800) 654-8110.
Please visit us at Booth #300
Hood Lumber is an industry-leading supplier known for strength, durability, treatability, and fastener holding capabilities. Made from
sturdy Southern Yellow Pine, Hood Lumber is a preferred choice among architects, builders and homeowners.
Grade 8'-16' 18' 20' 22' 24' Pcs/Pk
MSR 2400
208
#1
208
#2 Prime
104
#2
208
Studs
208
#3
208
#4
208
MSR 2400
128
#1
128
#2 Prime
64
#2
128
Studs
128
#3
128
#4
128
MSR 2400
96
#1
96
#2 Prime
48
#2
96
#3
96
#4
96
HOOD
PLYWOOD
HOOD INDUSTRIES
1978 Hood Blvd., Ste. 100
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: 601-264-2962
For more information about how to purchase our products, please contact Hood
Plywood Sales at (601) 296-4869.
www.hoodindustries.com
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2x4
2x6
2x8
Corner
Protection
Grade
DDS
#1
#2 Prime
#2
#3
#4
#1
#2 Prime
#2
#3
#4
#1
#2
#4
8'-16' 18' 20' 22' 24' Pcs/Pk
For a list of items available by manufacturing facility, please contact Hood Lumber sales at (601) 296-4860
Hood Plywood is an industry-leading supplier,
providing customers with a mix of quality and reliable
products made from sturdy Southern Yellow Pine.
Product applications range from structural sheathing,
preservative and fire-retardant treatment, underlayment
and subfloor, siding, concrete forming, and industrial
applications. Hood Plywood is a member of the APA –
Engineered Wood Association with all certified products
in accordance with APA guidelines
2x10
2x12
4x4
Grade
Prem & Deco Siding
A-C
B-B O&ES
B-C
SIF T&G
SIF & UL SE
SIF O&ES
C-C PTS
C-D PTS
C-C X
C-D
Hood Frame
Structural 1 & V-Series
Rated Sheathing T&G
Rated Sheathing SE
Full Pack Size
Half Pack Size
Edge
Protection 11/32''
80
80
40
80
80
80
64
32
64
64
64
65
65
65
Corner
Protection
3 Ply 4 Ply 5 Ply 7 Ply
3/8'' 15/32'' 15/32'' 19/32'' 19/32'' 23/32'' 7/8'' 6&7 31/32'' 11/32''
90 90 70 70 57 57 47 40 37 35
45 45 35 35 29 29 24 20 n/a n/a

J.H. Huscroft: Supplying Customers Across North America
With a Wide Range Of Quality Softwoods
Lumber packaged, wrapped and stored in a
dry shed awaiting trucking at J.H. Huscroft
Ltd.
In 1927 John Henry Huscroft, along with his children,
founded a bush-run sawmill in nearby Dodge Creek that
was eventually re-located to its present location. Following
in his father’s footsteps, Ken Huscroft carried on the company
business for decades that bore his father’s name – J.H.
Huscroft Ltd., located in Creston, BC.
During that time, Justin Storm started working at the
sawmill in 1999 when he was 16. In 2007, he was promoted
to general manager, and in 2013 signed a purchase agreement
with the Huscroft family and now serves as president/
Pictured is the beginning of the new 52 bin
mill sorter at J.H. Huscroft.
general manager and sole
owner. Through the years,
J.H. Huscroft has steadily
grown and today employs
85 people on a one shift
basis.
“We operate a two-line
sawmill,” said Storm. “Our
big headsaw handles
any log over 12 inches in
diameter, and we have
a hew saw that handles
logs that are less than
12-inches. We buy logs
within a 125-mile radius.”
Those logs are used
to produce high quality
Softwood products at
J.H. Huscroft. Storm
explained, “All the wood we buy and harvest is SFI certified.
We buy mainly Spruce, Pine, Douglas Fir, and Larch. We
have an allowable cut of 80,000 cubic meters, but we’re
cutting beyond that – up to 110,000 – and we purchase the
rest from our local community forest and from private timber
sales. We also have a joint venture with the lower Kootenay
Band, which is Kootenay-Huscroft Forest Products, where
we run a pattern moulder and end-matcher.
As for products manufactured at J.H. Huscroft, sales
representative Chris Schofer said, “Our main species are
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ESLP and DFL. We cut 1x4 through 1x12 boards in both
ESLP and DFL and pattern stock up to 1x8. We also cut
Douglas Fir and Larch 2” dimension 2x4 through 2x12 and
supply a lot of 1 and 2-inch lam stock for Canadian and U.S
customers. Operating in-house moulder and end-matcher,
we run 1x4, 1x6, 1x8 into many different profiles including a
high quality flooring product. We do a lot of specialty things,
such as Hemlock and White Fir custom orders. We try to
add as much value to those difficult species as possible.”
Storm added, “We do turn a lot of products into paneling
and glulam stock. It’s all very high end, value-added products,
and in our location, we have all the high quality fiber
we need to sustain our operations.”
J.H. Huscroft Ltd. has the dry kiln capacity to complement
the 26 million board feet of production, and Storm said that
total could go higher. “Kiln capacity is our main limiting factor
in production at this point,” he explained. “At the volume
that we operate, we run into bottlenecks sometimes, but I
view a bottleneck as a good thing because it means you’re
pushing yourself.”
J.H. Huscroft Ltd. is currently in the process of adding a
52 bin sorter and advanced scanning to the sawmill. This
will help alleviate some of the production bottlenecks and
allow them to run multiple species at a time to better utilize
both the large log line and small log Hewsaw line.
Storm estimated that 18 million board feet of the company’s
production is dedicated to producing 1” boards, with the
remaining annual production is 2” and specialty products.
Wholesale distributors comprise the bulk of J.H. Huscroft’s
clientele, said Schofer, who
added, “We deal with a lot of contract
customers. Once we set up a program,
we do our best to keep everything
running smoothly with our customers in
those categories. We treat our customers
like business partners, both sides
need to be happy.”
Our company has been working with this
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J.H. Huscroft primarily manufactures
boards made from ESLP and
Douglas Fir/Larch. The company
also handles Hemlock and White Fir
custom orders.
Forty percent of the company’s products
are shipped to the United States,
and the remainder is sold within Canada.
J.H. Huscroft utilizes the services of two
railroads to transport its products, as
well as via trucks, on which the lumber is
tarped for protection from the weather.
As a high quality lumber producer,
Storm attributes his company’s success
to product diversity and hard work. “A
lot of companies in our area choose to
do one wood species very well versus
what we do,” he said. “We choose to do
many different species, and do our best
on each one, so we can serve a broad
selection of customers.”
Schofer, who handles all marketing
and sales for the company, added, “One
of the things that sets us apart from our
competitors is our willingness and ability
to go the extra mile for our customers.
It’s not always about what makes us the
most money, it’s about providing our long
term customers with what they need.
If we are there for our customers, they
will be there for us. Our focus is on the
future, and we plan on being around for
a long time.”
J.H. Huscroft Ltd. is a member of
the North American Wholesale Lumber
Association and the Interior Lumber
Manufacturer’s Association.
For more information, visit online
at www.jhhuscroft.com.
Visit us at Booth #216
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and the impossible.
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NAWLA Photo Recap
Andrew Dingman, TECHWOOD, Fort Pierce, FL; Pino
Pucci, Tolko Marketing & Sales Ltd., Vernon, BC; Graeme
Shepherd, Western Integrated Ltd., Burnaby, BC; and
Terry Miller, The Softwood Forest Products Buyer, Memphis,
TN
Phil Schumock, Stella-Jones Inc., Tacoma, WA; Tim Atkinson,
Stimson Lumber Company, Portland, OR; and
Jeremy Howard, Nyle Dry Kilns, Brewer, ME
Jeff Hardy, Cersosimo Lumber Co. Inc., Brattleboro, VT;
Terry Ratkovsky, Goodfellow Inc., Toronto, ON; Jennifer
Dennison, Lavern Heideman & Sons Ltd., Eganville, ON;
and Ryan Satterfield, Cersosimo Lumber Co. Inc., Brattleboro,
VT
Francis Richard, Veronique Petit, Maxim Filion, Albert Renaud, Robert Filion, and Joe
Hanas, Nordic, Montreal, QC
Ian Gotobed, Chris Armanini, Rhys Thompson, Jordan Nixon and Liam Revell, Tolko
Marketing & Sales Inc., Vernon, BC
Mike Andrew, Ben Jordan, Nicholson and Cates Limited, Burlington, ON; Jean-Philippe
Thibault, Canadian Wood Products, Prevost, QC; Gregg Koehler, Sinclar Group Forest
Products Ltd., Prince George, BC; and Morgan Wellens, Nicholson and Cates Limited
Sven Gustavsson, Montreal Wood Convention, Quebec City, QC; Alain Boulet, Elizabeth
Sorba, Sylvain Labbè, Quebec Wood Export Bureau; Nathalie Houde, Alex Fortin
and Monica Lapierre, Montreal Wood Convention; and Eli Gould and Frèdèric Jacques,
Quebec Wood Export Bureau
Derek Yan, Interfor, Vancouver, BC; Ajit Gill, Fraserview
Cedar Products Ltd., Surrey, BC; John Thomas, Bare
Advertising, Vancouver, BC; Jameson Craig, Fraserview
Cedar Products Ltd., Surrey, BC
Al Fortune, Partap Forest Products Ltd., Maple Ridge,
BC; David and Janice Warford, U.S. Lumber Group LLC,
Atlanta, GA
Jordan Filenko, Alex Wagstaff, Gavy Gosal, and Don Mc-
Gregor, Western Forest Products Inc., Vancouver, BC
Ryan Hagen, San Group Inc., Langley, BC; Ben Meachen, OrePac Building Products,
Wilsonville, OR; Suki Sangara, Addison Ross, Adam Hazelwood, Andy Johal and Darren
Honeysett, San Group Inc.
Ted Ellis, Idaho Timber LLC, Meridian, ID; Karl Seger, Falcon Lumber LTD., Toronto,
ON; Nick Arkle, Gorman Bros. Lumber Ltd., West Kelowna, BC; Susan and Andre Beaulieu,
NRY Retail Consulting, Saint John, NB; and Mark Porter, Hampton Lumber, Portland,
OR
Additional photos on page 34
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NAWLA Photo Recap
QUALITY WOOD PRODUCTS, GROWN RESPONSIBLY
Gary Gill, Fraserview Cedar Products Ltd., Surrey, BC;
and Rick Palmiter, BPWood Ltd., Harrison, ID
Max Jones, Ryan Furtado, Furtado Forest Products Ltd.,
Port Coquitlam, BC; and Jason Mann, Probyn Group,
New Westminster, BC
Kirk Todish, Bennett Lumber Products Inc., Princeton,
ID; Kyle McWhirter, American International Forest Products
LLC, Beaverton, OR; and Jim Vandegrift, Bennett
Lumber Products Inc., Princeton, ID
Shawn Cox, OrePac Building Products, Boise, ID; Garth
Williams, Idaho Forest Group LLC, Coeur d’Alene, ID;
and Chad Findlay, West Bay Forest Products Ltd., Langley,
BC
Marc and Kelly Saracco, Sam Saracco, Capital Lumber
Company, Chino, CA; Melissa and Chris Knowles, Timber
Products Company, Springfield, OR
Davis and Karli McGinnis, Cindy and Jim McGinnis, The
McGinnis Lumber Company Inc., Meridian, MS
Chad Findlay, Don Dorazio, Dion Dorazio, West Bay Forest Products LTD., Langley,
BC; Larry Petree, West Bay Forest Products LTD., Sedro-Woolley, WA; and Darren
Barker, West Bay Forest Products LTD., Langley, BC
Bob Mai, PotlatchDeltic Corporation, Lewiston, ID; Mike Flynn, PotlatchDeltic Corporation,
Spokane, WA; Kevin Schroepfer, Pallet Service Corp./Grove Wholesale Lumber, Maple
Grove, MN; Matthew Kelly, Bill Nocerino, PotlatchDeltic Corporation, Spokane, WA;
and Luke Wenner, Pallet Service Corp./Grove Wholesale Lumber, Maple Grove, MN
Barry King, Stella-Jones Corp., Tacoma, WA; Dennis
Wight, and Tyson Palmer, Pacific Western Wood Works
Ltd., Delta, BC
Judy Haney, Boise Cascade BMD LLC, Boise, ID; Steve
Sprenger, Sprenger Midwest Inc., Sioux Falls, SD; and
Lindsey DiGangi, PLMI, Philadelphia, PA
Nestor Pimentel, Parr Lumber Company, Chino, CA; Rob
Rowe, Pacific Wood Laminates Inc., Brookings, OR; and
Janet Pimentel and Michael Parrella, Parr Lumber Company,
Chino, CA
PRODUCTS
Douglas Fir-Larch, Hem Fir, SPF –
2x4 and 2x6 framing lumber
Spruce, Pine, Fir (SPF) 2x4 and 2x6 studs
and 6- to 9-ft. trims
Southern Yellow Pine – 2x4 and 2x12
framing lumber
Machine Stress Rated (MSR) Southern
Yellow Pine - 4x4 and 4x6 timbers
Douglas Fir Plywood – AC, BBOES, CCPTS,
CCX, Industrial Panels
ST. MARIES
BEMIDJI
GWINN
OLA
WARREN
WALDO
Pat Lynch, Steve Killgore, Timber Products Company,
Springfield, OR; Raegan Stratton, and Michael Kirkelie,
Rosboro, Springfield, OR
Darin Frers, BPWood Ltd., Penticton, BC; Chad Fowler,
Capital Lumber Company, Denver, CO; Chris Bouchard,
Jackie Del Rizzo, BPWood Ltd., Penticton, BC; and Rick
Palmiter, BPWood Ltd., Harrison, ID
Bryan Darrah, Peter Crowell, Alex Darrah, Durgin and
Crowell Lumber Co. Inc., New London, NH; and Chris
MacFarlane, Thielsen Lumber LLC, Swanton, VT
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CONTACT US WITH SUPPLIER INQUIRES!
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Jack Alley, Patrick Lumber Company, Portland, OR; Mark Swinth, Mike Taron, Elk Creek
Forest Products LLC, McMinnville, OR; Preston Johnson, Patrick Lumber Company,
Portland, OR; Douglas Moore, The Forest Products Group Inc., Columbus, OH; and Brett
Slaughter and Breanne Marsh, Elk Creek Forest Products LLC, McMinnville, OR
Preston Johnson, Patrick Lumber Company, Portland, OR; Gavy Gosal, Western
Forest Products Inc., Vancouver, BC; Alyson McLaughlin, Flagship Forest Products
Inc., Stoughton, MA; Anna McNally, Western Forest Products Inc., Vancouver,
BC; Ian Kelly, Prime Forest Products LLC, Beaverton, OR; Chelsea Brown Zuccato,
Patrick Lumber Company, Portland, OR; and Jessica Kennedy, Prime Forest
Products Inc., Springfield, OR
Blake Boudreau, FCTG/Seaboard International Forest
Products LLC, Nashua, NH; John Branizan, FTCG/American
International Forest Products LLC, Beaverton, OR;
James Dermody, FCTG/Seaboard International Forest
Products LLC, Nashua, NH; and Doug Chiasson, J.D. Irving
Limited, Saint John, NB
Steve Trego, G.E. Frisco Company Inc., Upper Marlboro,
MD; Jonathan Jenkins and Mike Elmore, Culpeper Wood
Preservers Inc., Culpeper, VA; and Neil Agarwal, G.E.
Frisco Company Inc.
Mike McInnes, Ted Dergousoff and Adam Cooley, Restoration
Forest Products LLC, Mesa, AZ
Scott Hill, Bright Wood Corporation, Madras, OR; Cameron Waner, Larry Broadfoot, Collins,
Wilsonville, OR; Mike Dupre, Boise Cascade BMD LLC, Yakima, WA; Joe La Berge,
Dean Johnson, Collins, Wilsonville, OR; and Tim Stovall, Bright Wood Corporation, Madras,
OR
Kristie McCurdy, Lacy Townsend, Scott Poole, Connie Baker, Paul Pfingsten,
Triscia Dauzat and Kelly Matthews, RoyOMartin Lumber Co. LLC, Alexandria, LA;
and Shawn Condell, Weyerhaeuser, Seattle, WA
Steve Boyd, Manufacturers Reserve Supply, Irvington,
NJ; Lawrence Newton, Carl McKenzie, U.S. Lumber
Group LLC, Duluth, GA; and Hal Mitchell, AHC Hardwood
Group, Mableton, GA
Gunnar Brinck, Disdero Lumber Co., Clackamas, OR;
Ann Baker, UFP Industries Inc., Grand Rapids, MI; Allison
DeFord, North American Forest Foundation, Collierville,
TN; and Paul Ericson, Shelton Structures Inc.,
Chehalis, WA
Tony Geiger, Boise Cascade Company, Boise, ID; Reed
Brunson, Boise Cascade BMD LLC, Atlanta, GA; and Bob
Hourigan, Boise Cascade BMD LLC, Boise, ID
Dave Sundher, Trevor Sundher, Muni Sundher, Rob Sundher, Kevin Sundher and Tom Sundher, The Sundher Group,
Surrey, BC
Clark Spitzer, Snavely Forest Products, Pittsburgh, PA;
Henry German, DMSi Software, Omaha, NE; Steve Rustja,
Weston Forest Products Inc., Mississauga, ON
Additional photos on page 38
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Dick Jones, The Teal-Jones Group, Surrey, BC; Rick Sidhu, Sidca Trading Ltd., Vancouver,
BC; Tom Jones, The Teal-Jones Group, Surrey, BC; Kam Sidhu, Sidca Trading
Ltd., Vancouver, BC; Art Barker, The Teal-Jones Group, Surrey, BC; and Chris Carter,
Sidca Trading Ltd., Vancouver, BC
Dave Destiche, Amerhart Limited, Green Bay, WI; Grant Phillips, Wildwood Trading
Group, Tualatin, OR; Alden Robbins, Robbins Lumber Inc., Searsmont, ME; Kent Beveridge,
Skana Forest Products Ltd., Richmond, BC; and Warren Reeves, Wholesale Wood
Products Inc., Dothan, AL
Jack Alley, Patrick Lumber Company, Portland, OR;
Meghan Kavelman, Western Red Cedar Lumber Association,
Nanaimo, BC; and Brad Kirkbride, Western Red
Cedar Lumber Association, Bend, OR
Pat Way, Brett Green, Kody Miller, Idaho Forest Group
LLC, Coeur d’Alene, ID; and Cam Stevens, Patrick Lumber
Company, Portland, OR
Edward Jones, Dick Jones, Teal-Jones Group, Surrey,
BC; Larry Schmedding, Empire Lumber Company, Spokane,
WA; and Chris Macfarlane, Thielsen Lumber LLC,
Swanton, VT
Rich Mills, Hood Industries Inc., Hattiesburg, MS; Dante Diorio, Diorio Forest Products
Inc., Richmond, VA; Christian Gilbert, J.D. Irving Limited, Saint John, NB; Kyle Little,
Sherwood Lumber Company, Melville, NY; and Morgan Wellens, Nicholson and Cates
Limited, Burlington, ON
Joshua Kaye, American Lumber Co. Inc., Walden, NY; Derek Yan, Interfor, Burnaby,
BC; Casey Pierce, Compass Building Products Inc., Marietta, GA; Cassidy Bowers
and Jeff Bowers, Bowers Forest Products Inc., Beavercreek, OR; and Richard Paci,
American Lumber Co. Inc., Walden, NY
Riley Tough, Kent Beveridge, Skana Forest Products
Ltd., Richmond, BC; Curt Stuckey, Wholesale Wood
Products Inc., Birmingham, AL; and Alex Lindsay, Skana
Forest Products Ltd., Richmond, BC
Kevin Bruce, Western Lumber Company LLC, Medford,
OR; Laura Ganatos, Thompson River Lumber Co.,
Thompson Falls, MT; Brandon Crosier, Western Lumber
Company LLC, Medford, OR; and Chuck Dotson, Thompson
River Lumber Co., Thompson Falls, MT
Darin Smith, Centurion Lumber Manufacturing Ltd., Chemainus,
BC; Tresa Young, The Teal-Jones Group, Liberty,
MS; and Art Barker and Andy Wood, The Teal-Jones
Group, Surrey, BC
Allen Smith, Hood Industries Inc., Louisville, KY; Darrin Martin, Hood Industries Inc.,
Hattiesburg, MS; Hal Mitchell, AHC Group, Mableton, GA; Trent Johnson, Blue Book
Services Inc., Carol Stream, IL; Dean Miller, AHC Group, Mableton, GA; and Perry Rutkowski,
Hood Industries Inc., Orlando, FL
Jack Alley, Patrick Lumber Company, Portland, OR; Nick Johnson, Leslie Southwick,
Matt Johnson and Lee Greene, C & D Lumber Co., Riddle, OR
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Since 2006
Kevin Schroepfer, Pallet Service Corp./Grove Wholesale Lumber, Maple Grove, MN; Mike Stevens, Neiman Enterprises
Inc., Hulett, WY; Bradley Deluliis, Tampa International Forest Products LLC, Tampa, FL; Brian Benson, John
McPartland, Neiman Enterprises Inc., Hulett, WY; Nick Brigato, Tampa International Forest Products LLC, Tampa, FL;
and Paul Grabarek, Forest City Trading Group LLC, Portland, OR
Greg Smith, Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd., Barriere,
BC; Jake Power, PowerWood Corporation, Agassiz, BC;
Aidan Coyles, Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd., Barriere,
BC
Bill Christopher
15 Years With Diorio
Industry Experience 41 Years
Dante Diorio
16 Years With Diorio
Industry Experience 31 Years
Richard Winemiller
14 Years With Diorio
Industry Experience 48 Years
Gib Gibor, Alta Forest Products, Chehalis, WA; Cassidy
Bowers, Bowers Forest Products Inc., Beavercreek, OR;
and Joe Penrod, Monte McLean, Alta Forest Products,
Chehalis, WA
Mike Cameron, Humboldt Sawmill Company LLC, Scotia,
CA; Aly Kingsley, Wildwood Trading Group, Tualatin,
OR; and Dennis Mazorra, Humboldt Sawmill Company
LLC, Scotia, CA
David Preston, Capital Lumber Company, Healdsburg,
CA; and Rob Rowe, Pacific Wood Laminates Inc., Brookings,
OR
Carter Zierden
13 Years With Diorio
Industry Experience 34 Years
Tom Jenkins
3 Years With Diorio
Industry Experience 41 Years
EXPERIENCED.
Dean Garofano, Delta Cedar Specialties Ltd., Delta, BC; Dave Pollock, Bakerview Forest
Products Inc., Maple Ridge, BC; Dean Decraene, Allen Fitzpatrick, Delta Cedar Specialties
Ltd., Delta, BC; and Dustin O’Sullivan, Cedarsource Manufacturing Inc., Portland, OR
Preston Johnson, Patrick Lumber Company, Portland, OR; Genaro Berrones, Jamie
Hursh, Richardson Timbers LLC, Dallas, TX; Richard Leroux, Andersen Pacific
Forest Products Ltd., Abbotsford, BC; and Sam Satosono, Andersen Pacific Forest
Products Ltd., Maple Ridge, BC
Zach Hathaway
11 Years With Diorio
Industry Experience 11 Years
Mike Ralston
10 Years With Diorio
Industry Experience 36 Years
Dennis Badesheim, Frank Peaslee, Idaho Timber LLC, Meridian, ID; Lawrence Newton,
U.S. Lumber Group LLC, Duluth, GA; Lance Doalson, Capital Lumber Company, Phoenix,
AZ; and Chris McSwain, Idaho Timber of Florida LLC, Lake City, FL
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Aaron Schulte, Hancock Lumber Company, Casco, ME; Gil Adams, Warren Trask
Company, Medfield, MA; Mike Miller, Warren Trask Company, Lakeville, MA; and Jack
Bowen, Matt Duprey, Hancock Lumber Company
Stay in touch and informed @ softwoodbuyer.com
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Ian Foley
5 Years With Diorio
Industry Experience 9 Years
William Norris
Newest Team Member
Drew Christopher
4 Years With Diorio
Industry Experience 4 Years
Eastern White, Ponderosa, Radiata, S-P-F, Southern Yellow Pine,
and decades of experience.
www.diorioforestproducts.com
877-4DIORIO (877-434-6746) FAX: 804-752-3584
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1x4; 6’ STK;
Cedar Tongue & Groove
2x2 Balusters
Cedar Tongue
and Groove
Catalina
Estate Lattice
Terry Miller, The Softwood Forest Products Buyer, Memphis,
TN; Christopher Sackett, Gates Milling Inc., Gatesville,
NC; and Zack Rickman, AHC Hardwood Group, Mableton,
GA
Chris Schofer, J.H. Huscroft Ltd., Creston, BC; Blake
Kotylak, BNSF Railway, New Westminster, BC; and Justin
Storm, J.H. Huscroft Ltd.
Jeff Easterling, NELMA, Cumberland, ME; and Rose Braden,
Softwood Export Council, Portland, OR
Bowers Forest Products
offers superior quality
products for every home
and garden project.
Kevin Dodds, Jake Moriniti, Wildwood Trading Group,
Portland, OR; Hanna Smith, Wildwood Trading Group,
Colville, WA; and Grant Phillips, Wildwood Trading
Group, Tualatin, OR
Doug Chiasson, J.D. Irving Limited, Saint John, NB; Bernie
Nugent, Warren Trask Company, Lakeville, MA; and
Alex Darrah, Durgin and Crowell Lumber Co. Inc., New
London, NH
Nancy Tuck and Kelsey Kennedy, Gates Milling Inc.,
Gatesville, NC; and Claire Getty, Thompson Appalachian
Hardwoods Inc., Huntland, TN
Bowers Forest Products has been manufacturing
and supplying quality products for over 20 years.
Visit us today at bowersforestproducts.com
and woodwayproducts.com or call us for more
information on all of our newest products.
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Lattice Panels
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David Jeffers, PPG Industries Inc., Raleigh, NC; James Webb, Robbins Lumber Inc.,
Searsmont, ME; Roger Champagne, Ryan Chitwood, Capital Forest Products Inc., Annapolis,
MD; and Win Smith, Robbins Lumber Inc., East Baldwin, ME
Troy Lundquist, Silvaris Corporation, Bellevue, WA; Marissa and Sheldon Kernodle,
Silvaris Corporation, Coeur d’Alene, ID; and April McGuire and Pat Way, Idaho Forest
Group LLC, Coeur d’Alene, ID
Jamie Moulton, Diprizio Pine Sales, Middleton, NH; Larry
Huot, LaValley Building Supply Inc., Newport, NH; and
Ian Penney, Diprizio Pine Sales
Jim Vandergrift, Bennett Lumber Products Inc., Princeton,
ID; Douglas Moore, The Forest Products Group Inc.,
Columbus, OH; and Kirk Todish, Bennett Lumber Products
Inc., Princeton, ID
Jas Binning, Gulraj Binning, Sean Girard and Parm Binning,
Jazz Forest Products Ltd., Abbotsford, BC
Jim McGinnis, The McGinnis Lumber Company Inc., Meridian, MS; Nick Fitzgerald,
Snavely Forest Products, Dallas, TX; Morgan Wellens, Nicholson and Cates Limited,
Burlington, ON; Clark Spitzer, Snavely Forest Products, Pittsburgh, PA; and Jim Robbins,
Robbins Lumber Company, Searsmont, ME
Greg Hexberg, Jeff Donahoo and Doug Willis, California Timberline Inc., Chino, CA;
Mike Cameron, Humboldt Sawmill Company LLC, Scotia, CA; Aly Kingsley, Wildwood
Trading Group, Tualatin, OR; and Dennis Mazorra, Humboldt Sawmill Company LLC
Additional photos on page 44
PRODUCTS WE MANUFACTURE:
Nursery Boxes • Shipping Dunnage • Stakes
Lath • Gate Material • Tilt Stickers • Lattice • Trellis
sales@woodwayproducts.com | (503) 631-4408
BOWERS
FOREST PRODUCTS
First Class Customer Service with Integrity
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THANK YOU.
Sam Abrams, Alpinewest Resources Inc., Lake Oswego,
OR; Jas Binning, Rav Binning, Sean Girard and Gulraj
Binning, Mirax Group/Jazz Forest Products Ltd., Abbotsford,
BC
Chris McSwain, Idaho Timber of Florida LLC, Lake City,
FL; Christian Gilbert, J.D. Irving Limited, Saint John, NB;
and Jeff Hardy, Cersosimo Lumber Co. Inc., Brattleboro,
VT
Curt Stuckey, Wholesale Wood Products Inc., Birmingham,
AL; Jonathan Brown, NAWLA, Washington, DC;
and Mary Jo and Joe Honochick, Zip-O-Log Mills Inc.,
Eugene, OR
WE ARE COMMITTED TO BEING
A PART OF YOUR GROWTH,
AND WE ARE HONORED
THAT YOU HAVE BEEN A PART
OF OURS.
Jameson Craig, Arjun Gill, Jovan Gill and Dan Griffiths, Fraserview Cedar Products
Ltd., Surrey, BC; and Casey Pierce, Compass Building Products Inc., Marietta, GA
Joe Honochick, Zip-O-Log Mills Inc., Eugene, OR; Mark Auxier, Patrick Lumber Company,
Portland, OR; Kaycee Hallstrom, Taylor Dowdy and Kelcee Hallstrom, Zip-O-Log
Mills Inc.
COMMITMENT
TO OUR FORESTS
COMMITMENT
TO OUR CUSTOMERS
COMMITMENT
TO WHAT MATTERS
Dave Sangara, Ron Sangara, Rob Bengough and Grant
Sargeant, Leslie Forest Products Ltd., Delta, BC
Meghan Kavelman, WRCLA, Nanaimo, BC; and Brad
Kirkbride, and Jenn Kelley, WRCLA, Bend, OR
Corey Chapman and Patty Cook, The Westervelt Company
Inc., Tuscaloosa, AL; and Jason Ebert and Ray Penick,
Barge Forest Products Co., Macon, MS
HERE’S TO ANOTHER
100 YEARS.
Zack Halsey, Jurea Tan, Lena Jacobsen and Chelsea Zuccato, Patrick Lumber Company, Portland, OR; Lucas Rodakowski and Brooke Davison, Prime Forest Products LLC,
Beaverton, OR; KayCee Hallstrom, Zip-O-Log Mills Inc., Eugene, OR; and Terry Haddix, Patrick Lumber Company, Tigard, OR
Grant Phillips, Wildwood Trading Group, Tualatin, OR;
and Phil Schumock and Matt Wittschiebe, Stella-Jones
Corp., Tacoma, WA
Mark Swets, NAWLA, Chicago, IL; Curt Stuckey, Wholesale
Wood Products Inc., Birmingham, AL; and Jim
Stuckey, Wholesale Wood Products Inc., Dothan, AL
Mark Wells and Tracey Crow, UFP Industries Inc., Union
City, GA; Lori Byrd, RoyOMartin Lumber Co. LLC, Alexandria,
LA; and Sawyer Crow, Birmingham International
Forest Products, Birmingham, AL
800.299.5174
royomartin.com
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Hancock Lumber Launches New ProFinish
Facility, Celebrates Its 175th Year of Business
A Team Hancock employee busy at work at the Hancock
ProFinish facility
A team member performing a quality assurance check
on finished HPF Pine boards
Team Hancock members loading Pine boards for priming
and finishing at Hancock ProFinish facility
A PRIMARY PRODUCER OF PREMIUM
PRODUCTS FROM LOG TO LUMBER
Being in the lumber business since 1848 says more about Hancock Lumber’s commitment to
the future than it does about the company’s past. Today Hancock Lumber is a seventh-generation,
family-owned integrated forest products company that is passionate about its people-first and values
driven culture. Led by over 700 employees, Hancock has been awarded ‘Best Place to Work
in Maine’ annually since 2014 and this year the business is celebrating its 175th anniversary. Team
Hancock operates high-efficiency sawmills, lumberyards, component manufacturing facilities, and
full-service kitchen design showrooms. An integrated forest products company, Hancock grows
Eastern White Pine trees across 7,500+ acres of sustainably managed timberlands, manufactures
Eastern White Pine boards at its four mills, operates truss and wall panel manufacturing facilities,
Supplying Building Materials to North America
through Six Trusted Brands
supplies building materials to professional contractors, remodelers, and homeowners, and has
nine kitchen design showrooms throughout Maine and New Hampshire.
Team Hancock’s four Eastern White Pine sawmills are focused on capital reinvestments and
utilizing new technologies to advance the company’s offerings and manufacturing capabilities. One
of these exciting additions is the Hancock ProFinish facility and products. After years of research,
testing, and product development, Hancock Lumber’s brought the finishing process in-house
at its new facility located on the Casco Sawmill campus. Team Hancock partnered with experts
to source, install, and leverage state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge science to create
the right coating formulations for Eastern White Pine boards, made for both interior and exterior
applications. Taking the process in-house
is a long-term investment, but Hancock
Lumber’s commitment to quality makes
it the right decision for the company, its
customers, and the environment. Not
only does Hancock Lumber manufacture
the Pine products, the company also
stocks Hancock ProFinish products at
its lumberyards across Maine and New
Hampshire. “We are launching our new
line of stained products which will also
be stocked in our retail stores,” said Matt
Duprey, Hancock Lumber Sawmill Chief
Revenue Officer. “We branded it Hancock
ProFinish (HPF) since that is exactly what
it is—a group of our employees that take
pride in providing our customers with a
professional, high-quality coatings system
that is used as exterior siding and trim,
or interior trim and pattern stock. The
most exciting part of this for me is that we
are controlling our destiny and managing
product quality at the source. During the
pandemic we could not get our own product
primed and to our stores due to using
a third-party primer and labor issues. We
lost opportunity and we were not able to
keep our own stores stocked with product.
Now we have total control of the quality,
availability, and flexibility of what we can
do with our product. The other exciting
thing for us is we have been able to apply
new technologically advanced coatings
with no VOC’s and performance that
is excellent. Our coatings have been
through accelerated weather testing that
proves out performance through time and
different weather variabilities which gives
us a high degree of confidence bringing
our product to market.”
To learn more about the HPF product
line head to www.hancocklumber.com/
pre-finished-pine/ OR scan the QR code
to virtually fly through
the HPF facility and
watch the process
firsthand!
Team Hancock
hopes to be going
strong for another 175
years and is incredibly proud of the company’s
past, present, and future. Hancock
Lumber celebrates how far it has come
and is continuously adapting, evolving,
and growing to continue to flourish in the
future.
Team Hancock added this statement:
“Thank you to our employees, customers,
vendor + industry partners and communities
for being alongside of us since 1848.”
To learn more about our company—the
71st oldest family
businesses in America—visit
www.hancocklumber.com.
Please visit us at
Booth #401
Partap Forest Products now operates both sawmilling and reman facilities to produce the
highest quality Western Red Cedar and Pacific Hem-Fir products available. As a primary
producer we control all aspects of production to ensure the highest value is extracted from log
to lumber, producing more than 110 million board feet annually.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR FULL
P: (604) 463-1525
PARTAP.CA
RANGE OF PREMIUM PRODUCTS, CONTACT E: sales@partap.ca
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DiPrizio Pine: Intentional, Privileged, Committed
Finish drive-through warehouse with 2,000,000 bf capacity;
loads trucks under cover.
The DiPrizio family’s reputation for highest quality Eastern
White Pine began in 1938! “Building on a legacy of family
values in relationships, known for unwavering integrity, trust,
and leadership with a thirst for continuous improvements,
DiPrizio continues to make its mark with compelling reasons
in earning the loyalty of our customers,” says Larry Huot
president of DiPrizio Pine Sales. At DiPrizio Pine it is about
our quality people, our quality products, and unwavering
Left to right at DiPrizio: Ian Penny, Inventory, Shipping
and Logistics Coordinator; Lisa Brown, Safety, Compliance,
and Marketing Administrator; and Jamie Moulton,
DPS SALES and Marketing
commitment to serve the needs of our customers with
uncommon reliability. DiPrizio Pine specializes in boards and
patterns used for siding & trim, millwork, panelling, flooring,
decking, timbers, sheathing, shelving and novelty crafts.
DiPrizio specializes in partial units, PTL, highly mixed loads
and also container shipments. The company has expansive
improvements underway and is on target to raise finish
production to annual 20 million board feet in 2024, 28 million
board feet in 2025.
DiPrizio Pine General Manager Jeff Winslow believes
the pursuit of “Greatness” is principled in teamwork, serving
others for long term, beneficial and mutual successes.” This
thinking is right with company Hallmarks: “Do What You Say
By Terry Miller
You Will Do” daily, practicing standards of integrity and ethical
conduct to build trust with our customers, our vendors,
each other and our community.
Leadership—to lead into the future using our company’s
legacy as a foundation to build on. Provide exceptional
“Ownership” thinking and training for our employees;
supporting and trusting our leaders to make good decisions.
And Teamwork—working together to create stronger relationships
with our customers, and suppliers. We value the
voices, talents, strengths and creativity of all to continuously
innovate together. We set goals and strive to exceed expectations
while encouraging personal responsibility for every
employee in our company and model our commitment for
importance to the communities where we live and work.
The real commodity in life is time. Wherever we can better
convenience, relieve or remove steps for our customers,
without compromising quality, then our customers benefit
greatly, $$-savings are captured where time is valued.
That is our focus. Our principles remain steadfast to deliver
quality products in the most convenient and serving way
possible. We take pride in our people for being “Solution
Providers” always listening, always embracing new and
better ideas to serve needs.
We are currently underway with capital expansion
projects, new equipment and technology improvements
that will double production. These projects will bring growth
opportunities to our people, and additional quality products
to our customers. Material flow and control, sophisticated
technology and automation will make work easier and better
Jeffrey Winslow, DPS Operations
General Manager, in front of new Automatic
Grade Reader.
LUMBER THAT’S A CUT ABOVE
MADE IN EMMETT, ID, LA GRANDE, OR, AND PILOT ROCK, OR
Our premium logs are grown in multiple US national forests, state
forests, and private holdings, which means utmost quality lumber.
This top-tier lumber is then processed in our own sawmills for our
millwork operations as well as a number of strategic partners.
Our sawmills process various softwoods in Oregon and Idaho to
go with our Virginia and North Carolina sawmills, which process
Eastern White Pine and hardwoods. With strategic locations in
both the East and West, we can service almost any lumber need
in the highest quality fashion.
PRODUCT MIX:
• 5/4, 6/4 Pine Industrials
• 4/4 Pine Boards
• Doug Fir and White Fir Dimension and Studs
LEARN MORE AT
OUR WEBSITE:
To learn more about woodgrain and see everything it offers, visit: woodgrain.com/lumber
For the latest rates call: 855-804-1575
for all. There is plenty going with this
“Next – Gen” ramp up at DiPrizio Pine!
New installations at DiPrizio Pine include
Automatic Grader & Trim-Sorter
by BID Group, Nicholson Ring Debarker
from Lindsco, an Automatic
Stacker from TS Industries, followed
by upgrades to our planing operations
and a McDonough edger installation
in 2024.” Overall planning with these
expansion decisions was with the great
commitment and insight with design by
Northeast Mill Services.
“Our General Manager, Jeff
Winslow, has done a tremendous job in
executing and positioning us for our recent
and continuing expansion projects
by maintaining schedules and staying
focused.” Jeff is focused, always aiming
for “Best.”
“The Best” in every class in every
profession is best for a reason:
because it is Intentional. At DiPrizio
Pine, we are intentional, privileged and
committed to earn our customers’ trust.
We remain fascinated with our industry
with all its resilience and continuous
innovation. As Scott Piper, founder of
Northeast Mill Services says, “We are
Machine-Tooling lumber today.” The
technical advances being implemented
in our industry of sawmilling is accelerating
and DiPrizio Pine is fully engaged.
DiPrizio Pine Sales is proud to be a
member of the Northeastern Lumber
Manufacturers Association, North
American Wholesale Lumber Association,
NH Timberland Owners Association,
Lumbermens Merchandising
Corporation and the Northeast Retail
Lumber Association.
Visit www.diprizio.com.
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Cersosimo Lumber: 75 Years Young And Still Going Strong
Cersosimo Lumber Company President Michael Cersosimo
and Chairman of the Board Butch Cersosimo.
Cersosimo Lumber Company Vice President and General
Manager Jeff Hardy and Eastern White Pine Sales
Manager Ryan Satterfield.
Cersosimo sells Eastern White Pine in a variety of
grades and in thicknesses up to 12/4.
In 1947, Tony Cersosimo was planning to open a premium lumber company
and decided to brand his product from the start. He chose the Red Hunter, a mark
now known throughout the world as a symbol of quality.
Over the ensuing 75 years, the Cersosimo Lumber Company, located in Brattleboro,
VT, has continued to carve out a reputation for itself as a locally-renowned
family-owned lumber company. In fact, company president Michael Cersosimo
represents the third generation of his family to run the business, with his father,
Butch, still serving as chairman of the board.
The business has, in particular, carved out a niche for itself in terms of its sales
of White Pine. Jeff Hardy, Vice President and General Manager at Cersosimo
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Lumber, said the company caters to a number of industries.
“We sell a variety of thicknesses up to 12/4 and a variety of grades, whether it’s
products that work for the furniture industry or for moulding and millwork, along
with a wide variety of NELMA grades,” he said.
“We ship a lot domestically to distribution yards and end use manufacturers.
We also ship lumber export, whether it be to Europe or Canada,” he said. “Our
graders are trained over a number of different grading rules, whether it’s NELMA,
WWPA, or proprietary grades for customers to fit their needs.”
In fact, in any given year, the company produces anywhere between 25 million
and 30 million board feet of White Pine alone. To keep up with this demand, the
company employs 225 people and operates five sawmills.
“We usually like to procure our
Softwood logs within a 60-mile
radius of the sawmills,” Jeff noted.
“And the hardwood logs could run
up to about a 100-mile radius. We
certainly have some of our own
timberlands, and we buy a large
portion of stumpage. It is probably
the biggest portion of our cut. Along
with that, we do accept gatewood
in all the sawmill locations. That
mix seems to just give us a good
supply of logs through most of the
year.”
This stable supply chain has
been crucial to maintaining the
company’s reputation as a reliable
source for lumber. In fact, Cersosimo
Lumber has been working with
some customers for 30, 40, and
even 50 years, a true testimony
to the quality of the company’s
products and its service. But the
team at Cersosimo does not rely
on its past; they remain committed
to meeting their customers’ needs
every day.
“We tend to have a niche doing
other things,” noted Ryan Satterfield,
Eastern White Pine Sales
Manager. “A lot of Pine mills here
in the northeast tend to just cut one
inch or 5/4 stock. We do everything
from one inch to 12/4, even 4x4
White Pine squares, so we get into
a lot of different thicknesses. We’re
able to do things other mills in the
area cannot.”
Ryan added that one area where
the company specializes is furniture
grade lumber - Knotty Pine
that is precisely dried to customer
specifications and stress relieved,
making it ideal for furniture and
cabinet construction.
“Not many people dry their
lumber dry enough to use it for
those applications. It’s become a
specialty for us, whether it’s 4/4,
5/4, 6/4, 8/4, or 12/4. We dry a lot
of products to that spec,” he said.
Jeff noted that like every
business in the industry, Cersosimo
Lumber faces challenges,
but unlike others, the company is
uniquely positioned to meet those
challenges head-on.
“I certainly think finding good
timber is always a part of the equation.
Good labor can’t be replaced
easily, and attracting new people
to our industry can be tricky. What
separates us is that we continue to
have good people and our ability to
purchase timber, and good timber
has really been a part of the growth
of this company for the last 75
years.”
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1”x 4” and 1” x 6” knotty T & G Real Cedar
siding
Since 1954, the Western Red Cedar
Lumber Association (WRCLA), headquartered
in Abbotsford, BC has adhered to its
mandate to enhance demand for Western
Red Cedar to drive sales and value. While
sales of WRC are subject to a number
of market issues that can impact cost,
demand and the supply chain, the revenue
and economic gain from Softwoods like
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WRC is a significant contributor to the
economies on both sides of the border.
Important to the economy, rural and
indigenous communities, and as a creator
of jobs, keeping WRC in front of builders,
architects and consumers is a requisite
task.
We at the WRCLA regularly review
strategies and actions to raise awareness
of, and create demand for, Real Cedar
products as well as how to mitigate market
erosion from competitive non-wood substitutes.
Mike Andrew - Industrial Harwood Sales
mandrew@niccates.com
Jamie Canam - Eastern Industrial Sales
jamiec@niccates.com
Following the tumultuous market conditions
that were exacerbated by COVID-19,
and the subsequent price fluctuations
and challenges that followed, the WRCLA
reexamined and shifted the advertising and
communications approach to capitalize on
areas where growth potential was highest
and aligned with current fiber supply. Two
of these approaches now being followed
are a focus on applications where 6” and
narrower WRC boards and pattern stock
are ideal, such as soffits, fencing, trim and
fascia, siding and deck skirting, among
others, and to emphasize and educate
audiences on how natural wood products
like knotty Real Cedar add value to a home
or structure, particularly when compared to
non-wood substitutes.
The focus on value, which is often called
value-based selling, puts the needs of the
customer first: they are guided through
the sales process to make an informed
decision to best suit their needs, rather
than being persuaded solely by product
benefits. With a product like 6” bevel siding,
for example, the look of the material will be
a big factor for a customer, of course, but
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Knotty Real Cedar soffits and decking
studies such as those from the National
Association of Realtors show that adding
natural products like Real Cedar can
increase curbside appeal and the
selling price of the home. Expanding
the messaging to include the value the
products create like this, as well as in
terms of emerging trends like biophilia;
the health benefits of using natural materials
like wood (versus non-wood), or
how they help mitigate climate change
begins to build a competitive and highly
positive narrative around the product
in the mind of the consumer.
Competition from non-wood substitutes
has been an ongoing threat to
the wood industry for some time. Carbon-sequestering
products like WRC,
however, can benefit as awareness of
climate change continues to grow and
industries incorporate more environmentally
sustainable practices and
products. By adhering to a consistent
message that includes positioning
WRC as a more environmentally
responsible choice than competitive
materials, and highlighting applications
such as soffits, siding, and trim
boards, for example, where WRC
is ideally suited, greatly helps WRC
stand apart from the competition and
create value for the customer.
While the growing awareness of
wood’s role in carbon sequestration
and reversing climate change will help
generate WRC sales, the growth of
mass timber construction projects is
also creating new design opportunities
for natural and sustainable wood products
like Western Red Cedar. Using
WRC as a finishing material on these
projects aligns with the environmental,
economic, political, and ideological
reasons for building with mass timber
and works to reinforce WRC’s position
as a value-added material.
Natural and sustainable products
like Western Red Cedar will play an
important role in the health of our
economy and the environment, and
growing awareness of the continued
reasons for using it is the WRCLA’s
priority. As the world moves toward
lower-carbon building solutions,
prompting the value WRC creates as
a finishing material, and in particular
in niche applications like soffits, siding
and finishing boards, will be a key
part of the Real Cedar sales program
moving forward.
Established in 1954, the WRCLA is
the voice of the Cedar industry and has
members in 132 locations throughout
North America.
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Diorio Forest Products: “Celebrating Our 17th Anniversary”
Diorio Forest Products’ VA Office Lumber Traders: Carter
Zierden, Dante Diorio, Zach Hathaway and Ian Foley.
2023 marks the 17th year Diorio Forest Products
(DFP), located in Ashland, VA, has provided partners
with a relationship-first business model. When Dante
Diorio launched DFP in 2006, he set out to build a
company focused on one thing, Service with Integrity. As
DFP has continued to expand, this commitment is more
important now than ever. Reflecting on the past 17 years
elicits a number of emotions, but perhaps none of them
more than gratitude. To our suppliers, thank you. To our
customers, thank you. The confidence you place in us is
Diorio Forest Products’ VA Logistics Dept: William Norris,
who has moved into a trading role, and Wes Steenburgh.
something we will never take for granted. We recognize
the diverse market conditions since 2006 but providing
Service with Integrity is still our first priority.
According to Dante, “We are dedicated to continued
growth, focused on non-commodity specialty products
where our product knowledge and expertise set us
apart.”
As a wholesale lumber company with strategically
placed trading offices in Virginia, Oregon, New York,
Georgia, and Maine, DFP has provided customers with a
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uniquely accessible sales staff. This level of accessibility
does not end with our staff. DFP has strategically located
warehousing and re-manufacturing locations across the
United States. This allows us to be as responsive to our
customers as possible with minimal lead times. This is
imperative in a time when lean manufacturing is a priority
in our industry. We understand how important it is to get
material quickly, which is why the DFP logistics team is
entirely focused on creating a streamlined process to
move material as efficiently as possible.
The company actively buys and sells boards, dimensional
lumber, and timbers in: Eastern White Pine, Ponderosa
Pine, Southern Yellow Pine, SPF, Inland Red, and
Western Red Cedar, as well as industrial hardwoods.
DFP operates warehouses in Northeast Georgia, Knoxville,
TN, Dallas-Fort Worth, TX and Richmond, VA. DFP
has future plans to add two more warehouses along the
West Coast. DFP differentiates itself from other wholesalers
by the amount and variety of physical inventory
we carry, over 2 million feet, with specs ranging from
clears to low grade lumber for the industrial market. This
dynamic blend of species, product type, and availability
allows DFP to become a one-stop shop for both customers
and vendor partners. DFP believes in partnering with
suppliers to move a wide variety of their material, not just
the “hot product of the week.”
Dante Diorio leads a team of 10 traders, which includes
six who have over 25+ years of experience in the
industry and three who have joined DFP within the last
six years. This combination of knowledgeable veterans
and enthusiastic young talent creates a business culture
that is focused on consistency, the
customer, and further shaping the
lumber industry. Diorio’s most recent
hires include:
William Norris has been in his
current position as lumber trader with
Diorio since July of 2022. He joined
the company as a logistics manager
two years ago. Norris handles
Eastern White Pine, Southern Yellow
Pine and SPF for the company. He
graduated in 2016 from Virginia Commonwealth
University with a Bachelor
of Science degree in Economics. He
is a sporting enthusiast who particularly
enjoys golf and hiking.
Zach Hathaway in the Virginia
office was DFP’s first intern. He graduated
from Virginia Tech in 2014 with
a B.S. in Wood Science and Forest
Products, Forest Products Business.
He has now been at DFP for six
years and has carved himself a niche
in Southern Yellow Pine as well as
other industrial Softwoods and hardwoods.
Outside of work, he enjoys
time with his wife Casie, sons Will
and Brooks, daughter Ivy June and
dog Mack. He is an avid outdoorsman,
soccer player, and Hokie fan.
Ian Foley is also in the Virginia
office and a graduate of Virginia
Tech with a B.S. in Forest Resource
Management (2013). Has been at
DFP for four years and previously
spent five years as a procurement
forester. His understanding of the
wood supply chain has quickly made
him a strong resource to DFP team.
He is focused on high-end boards
and White Pine products, as well as
industrial Softwoods and hardwoods.
When he isn’t in the office, he enjoys
the outdoors and spending time with
his wife Kimberly and sons Thomas
and Waverly, and new son, Harry.
Drew Christopher is the latest
colleague to join DFP. He graduated
from St. John Fisher College in
2016 with a B.S. in Finance. After
three years in the financial sector he
realized his true calling was in the
lumber industry. Having the opportunity
to grow up listening to his father
talk about the lumber business,
spending four summers working in a
lumberyard and financial background
have given him a unique skill set to
begin his career. When not working,
he enjoys spending time outdoors
hiking, golfing, playing soccer, or at
his wife’s cottage on Seneca Lake in
Geneva, NY.
Diorio Forest Products is a member
of NELMA and the Virginia Forest
Products Association.
All DFP traders look forward to
continuing to provide Service with
Integrity to our current and future
customers.
For more information,
visit DFP online at
www.diorioforestproducts.com.
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Gates Milling, Quality Products From People That Care
Gates Milling is family owned and operated, (front row)
Nancy Tuck, CEO, Mark Tuck, COO, (back row) Kelsey
Kennedy, vice president of operations and marketing
and Kaitlyn Wood, vice president of finance and sales.
Gates Milling was founded in 1978 by Brian Martin
as a producer and reman operation for Atlantic White
Cedar products. The mill introduced Poplar products in
1997, and Cypress in 1999. Mark and Nancy (Martin)
Tuck are the current owners, serving as COO and CEO
respectively. Their daughters are the third generation to
be involved in the business; Kaitlyn Wood serves as VP
of Finance and Technology, and Kelsey Kennedy serves
as VP of Operations and Marketing.
New Cleereman carriage installed in 2022 breaking down
a Cypress log.
Gates Milling isn’t just a family business in the sense
that it is owned and operated by family, but they strive
to make each of their employees and customers feel
like family as well! “We like to operate like a Fortune
500 company with that family feel. We are committed
to the relationships that we have with customers. When
you buy from us, you are dealing with a sales group that
knows who else in your market has your product and
where you need to be competitive,” said Kennedy. Gates
Milling has created their own niche market by remanu-
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facturing products that other companies weren’t looking
to create, according to Nancy. “We’ve found ways to
become the fully integrated mill that we are today, by
reverse engineering,” she continued.
The company operates a vast amount of equipment,
including: a Cleereman carriage with 3D scanning, a
Nicholson 6A debarker, a CAE line bar & resaw, a Mc-
Donough horizontal resaw, a Salem edger, a Kentwood
high speed 8-Head moulder with 12-inch capacity, a
Weinig hydromat moulder, a Woods planer, a Stenner
resaw and a Cornell drop saw trimmer. Additionally, the
mill runs Wellons track kilns and SII Dry kilns with a total
capacity of 200,000 board feet.
Gates Milling focuses on American Cypress ,
Poplar and Atlantic White Cedar, occasionally cutting
other species native to their area. The mill produces 20
million board feet of lumber annually. “We took the niche
approach like Martin, starting with the scarce Atlantic
White Cedar, and aimed to apply his ideas to resources
that are more attainable. So, we rolled it into the Cypress
part of the business, and we have become a significant
player,” said Mark.
Gates offers a variety of products with American
Cypress being the most diverse. Poplar is cut to
4/4 and pallet cants and Atlantic White Cedar is cut to
4/4, 5/4 and 8/4. They produce a full product line, from
interior paneling to exterior siding and mulch, completely
in-house. “We want people to know that when they deal
Gates runs 80 plus profiles regularly.
They also produce a full product line,
from interior paneling to exterior siding
and mulch, completely in-house.
with us, they get people who care
about the customer. We care about
the quality of the product that we
are putting out there. There are no
surprises, we honor our timelines
and aim for short lead times,” Nancy
remarked.
The Tucks brought Christopher
Sackett on board in 2012 and he
has been the president of sales
and purchasing ever since. “He has
an incredible knowledge about the
species and markets, even the ones
that Gates is not typically involved
in,” said Wood. Gates Milling is one
of the biggest buyers of rough Cypress
lumber in the country; Sackett
purchases about eight million board
feet annually. “The beauty of him doing
sales and purchasing is that he
knows the spread, so if it’s available,
he buys it,” said Nancy.
“One thing that we are really focused
on is collecting data and using
it to forecast sales,” said Wood.
Gates Milling has streamlined the
process, allowing employees to log
data right on the mill floor with a tablet.
This data collection has also allowed
them to run a clean operation
that makes it easy to stay organized
and punctual with their documentation.
“If a customer needs something,
we are going to do everything in our
power to get it to them as soon as
possible,” Wood added.
Gates Milling is a member of many
industry groups and enjoys being
active at meetings.
Learn more at
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Please visit us at
Booth #723
Collins Announces California Land Acquisition
Chester, CA–Collins is excited to announce
a major acquisition of forestland in northeastern
California.
On August 4th, a year after the Dixie Fire
raced through the foothills of the Sierra’s, Collins
Timber Company LLC completed an acquisition
58,000 acres of forestland from Shasta
Forests Timberlands LLC and its affiliates. The
primary tracts of land are near
the towns of Westwood, Susanville,
and Adin, and overall,
the acquisition spreads across
Lassen, Plumas, Modoc, Shasta,
and Sierra counties.
“This acquisition is the largest
timberland purchase in company
history and is a significant
post-Dixie Fire commitment
to log supply for the Chester
Sawmill, our employees, and
the community,” said said Galen
Collins Smith, Vice President of
Resources for Collins. The acquired
land will also support the
Collins operation in Lakeview,
Oregon.
Collins is a 167-year-old, family-owned,
FSC-certified forest
management and forest products
company, with operations in
California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania;
it has operated in Chester
and Lakeview since the 1940s.
With this acquisition, Collins
will now manage 188,000 acres
in California and over 370,000
acres nationwide.
“Shasta Forests Timberlands
has managed these lands to the
highest standard for most of the
last century. We are excited and
proud of the opportunity to continue
stewarding these forests
with a balanced focus on forest
health, resiliency, and productivity.
Collins suffered losses in
the major 2021 fires, along with
other landowners and community
members, but this acquisition
is an important achievement
and commitment to the future of
our employees, operations, and
local communities,” said Smith.
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Based in Oregon and family-owned since
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TruWood Siding & Trim. Collins upholds their
long-standing commitment to land and resource
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Divisions are located in: Chester, CA, Kane,
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can learn more about Collins here: www.collinsco.com/
Please visit us at Booth #433
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Automation is Key at Leslie Forest Products
Irving Forest Products Inc. Completes Upgrades To Its Dixfield Sawmill
This is an aerial view of Leslie Forest Products Ltd., located
in Delta, BC.
2x2 Clear Cedar
Leslie Forest Products Ltd. (LFP) is family owned
business located in Delta, BC at the same location since
1972. They produce 30 million board feet of Softwoods
annually and offer a wide range of custom sizes, patterns
and lengths in Hemlock, Douglas Fir, SPF and
Western Red Cedar.
Situated on 13 acres, LFP is among the largest
capacity remanufacturing facilities in British Columbia.
With machine centers strategically located in severallarge
buildings that maximize lumber flow, President Ron
Sangara said automation is key for overall productivity
and quality control.
Over the years, major investments in land, machinery
and buildings have resulted in a ten fold increase in
manufacturing capacity. An impressive array of planers,
moulders, chop lines and specialty machines allow LFP
to offer a large and diverse product line. From lath and
dunnage to furniture components to export clears/STK
and specialty products, our long term customers have
come to appreciate our versatility, diversity, and most
of all, our integrity. With program business, LFP takes
pride in high quality products, competitively priced and
shipped on time.
Sangara explained, “Our large dry shed provides
storage for lumber products that require protection from
Leslie Forest Products’ planer and moulder building.
the elements. Our inventory and shipping yards are all
paved, well organized and accessible for lumber inputs
and finished product shipping.”
He continued, “Our ability to produce a wide variety
of specialty lumber products is key to our longevity and
success. Our remanufacturing equipment has been
tuned to produce everything from 1x1 strips and lath to
specialty lumber in Hemlock, Cedar, Douglas Fir, and
SPF, in addition to customized components.
One of the things that differentiate LFP is its ability to
handle requests quickly. “We’re always willing to accept
special requests or a specific need to get customers their
order quickly,” Sangara explained.
“We understand the significance of
having our components ready and
available so that our clients can keep
their business running efficiently.”
He continued, “What also sets
us apart from most reman plants is
that we don’t waste anything. Even
our waste is utilized by producing
pulp chips. Most of the people that
compare with us are hauling their
waste away or giving it away and we
process ours through a chipper. Of
course, sawmills have chippers but
you won’t find a lot of reman plants
that do.”
According to Sangara, LFP also
doesn’t compete with other companies.
“We work with the people that
you might consider our competitors
in this region,” he explained. “We buy
and sell together with them and there
isn’t a sawmill here where we don’t
have some interaction.”
Owners Ron, Dave and Jas
Sangara continue to work closely
with each other, alongside other key
family members to remain successful
in today’s markets. Sangara said,
“The next generation is already in
place and part of our management
team. Our level of commitment is
shared with our 30 highly skilled and
unionized employees. Some of our
team members have worked for LFP
for more than four decades.”
LFP has achieved many milestones
since their early days.
Sangara explained, “My father was in
the business and when he stopped I
decided I wanted to work for myself.
I turned 71 this year and started this
business when I was 20. I started
with a couple of guys and over the
last 50 years, we’ve grown to where
we are now. I started from nothing
and we’ve grown and remained successful
and look forward to continuing
to serve our customers.”
LFP is also involved and makes
contributions to the following charities:
Michael Cuccione Foundation,
Deepak Binning Foundation, St.
Pauls Hospital, Covenant House and
ALS.
Leslie Forest Products Ltd. is
a member of the North American
Wholesale Lumber Association
(NAWLA); Western Red Cedar
Association (WRCLA); BC Wood and
Building Supply Association of BC.
For more information, visit
www.Leslieforest.com.
Please visit us at
Booth #610
Irving Forest Products Inc., Dixfield, Maine, upgrade of
the sawmill Lundeen stacker with USNR equipment.
Installed to increase cycle rate of stacking wood from the
drop sorters by 75 percent.
Irving Forest Products Inc., the largest volume
producer of Eastern White Pine, recently completed
upgrades to its sawmill in Dixfield, ME.
The upgrades are intended to improve operating
efficiency and increase sawmill capacity.
The first project was to replace an obsolete A2
Nicholson Debarker with a Nicholson A6 Debarker.
The new A6 Debarker features
a 44” ring, has 5 knife arms
and utilizes electronic ring centering
and analog proportional knife
arm pressure control. These controls
with an infeed centering roll
enable the A6 to remove bark with
minimal fiber loss while increasing
processing speed. Now operational,
the Debarker is expected to
improve operating efficiency and
increase log processing speed by
100 percent.
The second project was to
upgrade the sawmill Lundeen
stacker with USNR equipment.
The upgrade included replacing
hydraulics with servo motors and
VFDs. The USNR equipment
included a course divider with tier
pinch and double-up bar, electric
hoist, fork carriage drive, forklift,
stick distribution and shuttle, box
loader, and sticker feeder. The
stacker had been a production
bottleneck for the sawmill. The
new stacker will improve operating
efficiency and increase the cycle
rate by 75 percent. Additional
benefits include a uniform pile,
more consistent sticker placement,
fewer misfeeds and an
increase in layers. The net result
is an increase in sawmill capacity
and a reduction in board losses.
The sawmill was shutdown from
August 3rd to August 14th to execute
the projects. Project teams
consisting of mill engineering and
maintenance personnel and local
contractors completed the work
with assistance from Nicholson
and USNR. Both installations
were a resounding success attaining
full performance targets within
the first week.
Speaking to the projects, Randy
Chicoine, Plant Manager Dixfield
sawmill, comments, “Our folks are
very excited about the completion
of these projects. Our sawmill
team members will no longer
need to stagger their breaks
to operate the stacker and the
maintenance team can rest easy
knowing we no longer have an
obsolete problematic Debarker.”
The Irving sawmills have a
long-standing tradition for producing
quality lumber. The first Irving
sawmill began in 1882 and now
Irving Forest Products Inc., Dixfield, Maine, new A6
Nicholson Debarker August 2023. Installed to increase
log processing speed by 100 percent.
the company has sawmill and woodland operations
in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Maine,
USA.
It is our commitment and our challenge to manage
our natural resources. J.D. Irving, Limited will
play a vital role in using our resources to provide
economic opportunity for today’s generation, while
Irving Forest Products Inc., Dixfield, Maine, south facing
view of the log yard and rail crane.
preserving the natural environment for the benefit
of generations to come.
Learn more about our family of lumber
products at www.jdirvinglumber.com
Please visit us at Booth #254.
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Into The Second Century, McGinnis Plans to Serve
Left to right: Adeline DeWeese
and Ella Gray DeWeese
(Jim McGinnis’ granddaughters)
Parks McGinnis, son of Davis
McGinnis
During the American Civil War, The Battle of Meridian
turned the majority of that city into ashes as it was
burned down as part of General Sherman’s “March to
the Sea” campaign. From those ashes, Meridian, MS
rose during the post-Civil War “Golden Age” between
1890 and 1930 to become, at that time, the largest city
in Mississippi. As that Renaissance was occurring,
another significant event happened: J. Earl McGinnis
Incense Cedar from C&D Lumber offers all the durability, strength,
workability and beauty of Western Red Cedar, at better prices.
Incense, just like Western Red, is non-resinous
and decay-resistant, making it ideal for many
outdoor applications, including decking and
garden beds.
Incense Cedar is highly durable under all
weather conditions and in all climates.
Plus, excellent thermal properties (comparable to
Western Red), keep it from heating up. That’s
appreciated by anyone walking on a deck barefoot
on a summer day.
Incense Cedar has a beautiful chocolate heart
center and is not as red as Western Red. They
both weather to an appealing driftwood gray with
a silvery sheen.
founded The McGinnis Lumber Company
Inc. in 1922.
Entering its second century, McGinnis
Lumber Company remains a positive force
in the community and the lumber industry.
Since 2005, Jim McGinnis has served as
President of the company, after beginning
his career in 1980 and learning the
business under the tutelage of his father,
James. Four generations of the McGinnis
family have worked for the company,
most recently with the addition of Jim’s
son, Davis, who joined the organization
in 2014. Davis’s daily role is as a Pine
and hardwood buyer, also handling many
sales accounts as well. As Vice-President
of Sales and Marketing, he is learning the
management aspects of the business to
ultimately assume control of the company in
the coming years.
What has driven the success of this wholesale lumber
business for more than 100 years? Honesty, humility
and hard work, combined with a dedicated staff,
loyal customers, and strong mill support. “We are so
grateful for our many customers and the relationships
we have with our suppliers,” said Jim, “but we cannot
rest on our laurels. Our goal is to remain successful
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and improve upon it, beyond that previous century.
We must continue to provide exceptional service, and
service our customers with the products they require
at a competitive price, on time. We have a very simple
business model that works very well, but only if we all
consistently work hard to maintain that basic formula.”
The McGinnis family has held fast to their humble
beginnings, striving to live by The Golden Rule and
staying true to their Judeo-Christian principles. “That
said, no saints work here,” laughed Jim.
Over the past century – while employing hundreds
of people – “we are very fortunate to have had employees
who are conscientious self-starters that take
pride in their jobs, and do those jobs remarkably well,”
commented Jim. “It speaks to the quality of our people
throughout our 100 years to achieve new success.
Only four of them have been named McGinnis; I
appreciate who does most of the work and try to never
forget that.”
It’s that collaborative spirit between leadership and
those who comprise the staff that defines the successful
culture of the business. “We maintain a very laidback
atmosphere,” explained Jim. “My style of management
has been different from my Dad’s (James),
who died in January 2016 after a lengthy illness. My
son Davis’s leadership style is slightly different than
mine. Many styles and personalities can work equally
well as long as we remain true to
our core principles. We want our
employees to have a safe, comfortable,
productive environment. I’ve
found that if I can at least provide
that, the results take care of themselves
because people naturally
succeed when they are happy.”
That equates to an environment
in which employees are encouraged
to be present for those life events
that Jim calls “the important stuff.
We stretch holidays into four-day
weekends whenever possible. This
allows our people the opportunity to
travel, be available for little league
games, school plays, tending to
family and friends in need – the
experiences of life that bring joy and
contentment and peace of mind.
My philosophy is to never let business
get in the way of life.
“There is honor and self-esteem,
and yes, income that results from
work well done, as it should be. But
life’s true pleasures and value are
derived from time spent with family
and friends.”
That mindset is carried forward
by Davis, who has strong ties with
his Dad. Jim explained: “Our
employees have seen and heard
Davis and I say ‘I love you’ to each
other at work. I welcome our staff
‘family’ to bring their children and
grandchildren to our office. These
bonds are important to us, and we
extend that message and feeling to
our employees, as well.”
Another strong bond they enjoy
is with the company’s suppliers,
many of whom have been critical
to the long-term success of the
company over many decades. “We
do not make money on the backs
of our suppliers,” said Jim. “I can’t
remember the last time I countered
a mill’s price without their invitation
to do so to move excess inventory.
Mutual respect developed through
the ebb and flow of the marketplace,
over time, is what matters
most to us and to our best mill
partners.”
As McGinnis Lumber Company
embarks on the challenges and opportunities
of a second 100 years,
continued success will be insured
by the strong ties built within their
company, customers and suppliers.
“That stool collapses unless
all three legs are kept in balance,”
added Jim.
.
For more information visit,
www.mcginnislumber.com
AHC Seeks Program Partnerships with New Niche
AHC is now offering 5/4 x 6 thermally modified Southern
Yellow Pine decking.
Atlanta Hardwood Corporation (AHC) is headquartered in
Mableton, GA, just outside of Atlanta. Celebrating its 70th anniversary
this year, the company has grown under the leadership
of James Howard Jr. to include three drying yards operating as
AHC Hardwood Group. Also operating under the AHC brand are
the AHC White County Mouldings plant in
north Georgia, AHC Import Lumber, importing
African and South American hardwoods,
AHC Export Lumber, which sells
Appalachian hardwoods around the world,
and AHC Logistics, the trucking division of
the company.
AHC has recently entered the Softwood
industry, bringing with them a thriving
niche market. The company inventories
approximately 16 million board feet of lumber
including Yellow Pine and White Pine.
“Historically, we have always processed
hardwoods,” explained President Hal
Mitchell. “Many of our hardwood sawmill
partners are now manufacturing Softwoods
which has provided us an opportunity to
kiln-dry Pine and process it through our
moulding plants into boards or profiled
mouldings to service millwork distributors
in new market sectors on a commercial
scale.” We have even introduced thermally
modified Softwoods to our customers from
both AHC production and Lunawood from
Europe.
Explaining the process, Mitchell offered,
“Starting with green lumber, we can dry and
remanufacture boards and pattern stock in
virtually any species from White and Yellow
Pine to Aromatic Cedar and Cypress along
with our hardwood product lines. We can
process the upper grades as well as No. 2
Common. Most large Yellow Pine mills will
dry for construction moisture content. By
utilizing our hardwood kilns, we can fully
set the sap and produce a finished product
that is excellent for interior use with an 8
to 10 percent moisture content. That is our
new niche in the market, and it’s a different
approach to the Softwood markets.” He
continued, “With 175 sawmill partners
overall, we can control the manufacturing
process from the sawmill to finished
products.”
With AHC’s increased production capacity
of 300 percent due to the addition of a
millwork facility in Clarksville, TN and upgrades
at the Cleveland, GA plant, we are
actively seeking partnerships for value-added
markets. Mitchell explained, “We’re
seeking supply partners that have boots
on the ground and active sales forces in
the wholesale distribution industry that can
market these products. We are looking
for long-term partnerships with stocking
distributors that can take these products to
market.”
AHC designed their moulding plants to
process both Softwood and hardwood lumber.
According to Mitchell, “The moulders
are unique in that they are high-speed,
8-head machines. Utilizing WoodEye
scanners and Eagle rip and chop systems,
we can scan for defects, optimize yields,
and provide cut-to-length component parts
for large scale production. We also do all
tooling in-house which allows for custom
patterns and specialty programs.
“Our mission,” Mitchell stated, “is
to become a world-class, value-added
manufacturer of lumber and mouldings.
We are developing a culture LEAN and
servant leadership where our management
group supports our employees to get more
engaged and give them ownership in their
daily production. Our distributors have
the sales teams and logistics tools to well
service local customers. We supply them
Headquartered just outside Atlanta in Mableton, GA, Atlanta
Hardwood Corporation purchases 60 percent green
lumber and 40 percent kiln-dried lumber. The company
maintains about 16 million board feet of inventory. Pictured
is an aeriel view of AHC’s Clarksville, TN facility.
with both cost and production efficiency savings for an array
of value-added products and lumber to service their customer
base.”
Mitchell continued, “Our hardwood domestic species mix
is heavy poplar, red oak, hard and soft maple, ash, cherry,
and walnut. We are direct importers of a variety of exotic and
tropical species, such as red grandis and sapele. We can
leverage our supply partners to provide consistent program-style
business.
“AHC Logistics is the right arm of the AHC operation,” Mitchell
explained. “We can mix products on a single truck to include
Patrick Lumber Company
Over 100 Years in Business
Est 1915
Patrick Lumber Company is a secondary manufacturer and exporter of niche high-grade
softwood products sold to a network of worldwide distribution.
Products:
Doug Fir
Western Red Cedar
Southern Yellow Pine
Western Hemlock
Alaskan Yellow Cedar
West Coast Softwoods
Services:
Remanufacturing
Packaging & Transport
Consultation
Procurement
33415 Noon Rd.
Philomath, OR 97370
503-222-9671
sales@patlbr.com
patlbr.com
This is one of AHC’s 12” joinable, high-speed moulders.
lumber or blanks to moulding and millwork. This allows our
customers to control purchasing for better management of their
inventory and turns. Our loading facilities can accommodate
anything from flat beds to hot shot trailers and LTLs, all the way
through the box vans and containers.”
AHC Hardwood Group is committed to renewable wood
resources and responsible forest stewardship. AHC is a member
of the North American Wholesale Lumberman’s Association,
National Hardwood Lumber Association, the Hardwood Manufacturers
Association, the Southern Cypress Manufacturers
Association, the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association,
and the Kentucky Forest Industries Association.
For more information, visit
www.hardwoodweb.com.
Please visit us at Booth #317
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Register for the Montréal Wood Convention 2024
Montréal, QC – After a year of record participation in 2023,
the Montréal Wood Convention (MWC) is looking forward to
connecting with more than a thousand qualified participants
and exhibitors. The 2024 edition is set to be held at the renowned
Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel in downtown Montréal
from April 9th to 11th.
The organizing committee is eager to welcome all the
returning participants, and new ones interested in experiencing
the great wood industry business opportunities offered at the
Montréal Wood Convention. With its rich history and reputation
as a hub for the forestry sector, Montréal provides the ideal
backdrop for this convention, which promises to unite traders,
purchasing managers, suppliers, professionals, and experts
from around North America and beyond.
To kick off the activities, NAWLA is inviting people to their
Eastern Canadian Regional Meeting on Tuesday, April 9th,
which will be followed by two action-packed days of conferences,
networking receptions, and the complete Montréal
Wood Convention tradeshow.
The exhibition hall, company meeting rooms, and receptions
provide a variety of occasions to meet new and existing
customers or suppliers.
For Sven Gustavsson, Event Director of the MWC, the 2024
edition will display all the know-how the industry can provide.
“The 2023 edition proved to everyone present in Montréal
that these meetings between producers and buyers of wood
Sven Gustavsson, Montreal Wood Convention, Quebec City, QC; Alain Boulet, Elizabeth
Sorba and Sylvain Labbè, Quebec Wood Export Bureau, Quebec City, QC; Nathalie
Houde, Alex Fortin and Monica Lapierre, Montreal Wood Convention; and Eli Gould and
Frèdèric Jacques, Quebec Wood Export Bureau
The 2024 Montreal Wood Convention
edition is set to be held at the
renowned Fairmont Queen Elizabeth
Hotel in downtown Montréal from
April 9th to 11th.
products enhance the key business contacts
which lead to the creation and the
maintenance of sustainable alliances.
“Again, conferences, panels, and
discussions during the Convention are
at the forefront of our mission. We have
to remember that The Montréal Wood
Convention is not only a tradeshow but
also a learning experience. Seminars
are set during the week to inform people
about industry news and elite speakers
share their knowledge about innovations
to come,” he added.
The organizing committee is chaired
by Christian Gilbert, Sales and Logistics
Director of J.D. Irving. Other companies
represented on the committee include
Weston Forest, GreenFirst Forest Products,
Resolute Forest Products, Boscus,
Group GDS, and Interfor. This group
ensures input from the industry from all
corners of Eastern Canada.
According to Christian Gilbert, “It is
very inspiring to work with such a dynamic
group of industry peers in the creation
of one of the best industry meetings in
North America.” He went on to say, “The
direct industry input on the content and
the format of the event is a key factor in
its success to attract suppliers and buyers
from across the United States, Canada,
and beyond.”
As the wood industry continues to
evolve and adapt to global challenges,
the Montréal Wood Convention emerges
as a beacon of opportunity, innovation,
and collaboration. With its impressive
lineup of seminars, and networking
events, this convention promises to
provide a platform for professionals to
connect, learn, and drive the industry
forward. Don’t miss this golden opportunity
to be part of the 2024 Montréal Wood
Convention and contribute to shaping the
future of the wood industry.
The Montréal Wood Convention has
gone from success to success and has
grown steadily drawing over 1,100 participants
from around the world and 115
exhibitors in 2023.
The event, which has its roots in the
Canadian Lumbermen’s Association
(CLA) Convention, first held in 1908, was
revamped and restarted in 2013 by four
industry associations in Eastern Canada,
the Maritime Lumber Bureau (MLB),
the Ontario Forest Industry Association
(OFIA), the Québec Forest Industry
Council (QFIC) and the Québec Wood
Export Bureau (QWEB).
Are you interested in registering for the
Montréal Wood Convention 2024? Go to
the event website www.montrealwoodconvention.com
and click on Register.
To receive information and updates
about the event, follow us on our social
media accounts on LinkedIn, Twitter, and
YouTube!
Please visit us at Booth #613
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Exhibitor Name
2023 Traders Market Exhibitor List
Booth Number(s) Exhibitor Name Booth Number(s) Exhibitor Name Booth Number(s)
526 Media Group 340
Affinity HR Group 722
Arauco 310
Arrow Reload Systems Inc. 641
Arxada 133
Aspen Planers Ltd. /
Mill and Timber Products Ltd. 303
Atlanta Hardwood Corporation 317
Atlantic Logistics 729
AvenEx Coatnig Technologies 654
Avon Plastics 617
Baillie Lumber- Ripping Division 226
BC Wood Pavilion 210
Bennett Lumber Products, Inc. 301
Biewer Lumber 358
Birmingham International Forest
Products, FCTG com 407
BLG Cargo Logistics GmbH 402
Blue Book Services 425
BNSF Railway 625
Boise Cascade Wood Products 811
Boise Cascade Wood Products
Glulam Beams 346
Boise Cascade Wood Products
Plywood Lumber 348
Boozer Laminated Beam Company 702
Border Brokers (formerly
A.D. Rutherford International) 611
Bowers Forest Products 525
BPWood LTD. 615
Bramwood Forest Products 742
Bright Wood Corporation 533
Brunner-Hildebrand Lumber
Dry Kiln Co. 412
Buchanan Sales Inc. 717
Builderwire, Inc. 735
C & D Lumber Co. 530
Calculated Structured Designs Inc. 601
Canfor 406
Capital Forest Products 600
Cedar Valley Manufacturing, Inc. 243
Central Cedar Ltd. 214
Cersosimo Lumber Co. 313
Claymark USA 430
CM Maderera Itda 125
CMPC USA 616
Collins 433
Columbia Cedar, Inc. 700
Combilift 211
Deck Source Inc. License
Holder of CUTEK® North America 731
Delta Cedar Specialties 426
Digger Specialties, Inc. 311
DMSi Software 416
Durgin & Crowell Lumber Co. 454
e2open LLC 257
Elk Creek Forest Products, Inc. 554
Empire Lumber Company 534
Epicor 410
Ever Green Wood 505
Everwood Preserving, Inc 727
EzeQuote 709
F.H. Stoltze Land & Lumber Co. 302
Fastmarkets 557
Flexpak Corporation 359
Forest City Trading Group (FCTG) 635
Forest Economic Advisors 622
Freres Engineered Wood 512
Furtado Forest Products Ltd. 502
Gates Milling, Inc. 723
Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd. 255
Goodfellow Inc. 603
Gorman Bros. Lumber Ltd. 455
Group Lebel 715
Hampton Lumber 431
Hancock Lumber Company 401
Hardel Mutual Plywood Co. 307
Harrigan Lumber Company 732
Hoover Treated Wood Products 305
HS Timber Group 514
HUB International 332
Humboldt Sawmill Company, LLC 513
Hunt Forest Products, LLC. 215
Hy Mark Wood Products 342
Idaho Forest Group 704
Idaho Timber 300
Independent Dispatch Inc. 724
Interfor 432
Irving Forest Products 254
J. MÜLLER Weser GmbH & Co. KG 203
J.H. Huscroft Ltd 216
Jazz Forest Products Ltd 206
Johnson Lumber Co. LLC 606
Kobawala 703
Kop-Coat Protection Products 322
Koppers Performance Chemicals 225
Lasalle Lumber Company 213
Leslie Forest Products 610
Lignum Forest Products Ltd. 726
Louisiana Pacific 400
Lumin Forest Products LLC. 234
Mason Forest Products 244
Matra, Inc. 422
Maze Nails 357
McShan Lumber Co. 334
Mercer Timber Products 200
Metsa Wood USA 500
MiraTEC by JELD-WEN 624
Montreal Wood Convention 613
Murphy Company 247
Natural Trade Ltd. 323
Neiman Enterprises, Inc. 743
Nordic Structures 643
North American Forest Foundation 602
Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers
Association (NELMA) 233
Nova USA Wood Products 527
Nyle Dry Kilns 403
Oldcastle, APG (Barrette Outdoor
Living/MoistureShield) 327
Olympic Industries ULC 633
Pacific Coast Cedar Products, Ltd. 730
Pacific Lumber Inspection Bureau 623
Pacific Western Wood Works LTD 423
Pacific Wood Laminates, Inc. 235
Pacific Woodtech Corporation 230
Pakira 655
Partap Forest Products Ltd 523
Patriot Timber Products Inc. 746
Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual
Insurance Company 335
Pin Foundations, Inc. 627
Pinkwood Ltd. 227
Pollmeier Massivholz GmbH & Co. KG 231
Polymax, Inc. 458
Porcupine Wood Products Ltd. 404
PotlatchDeltic Corporation 522
Power Wood 111
PPG Industries 217
Precision Lumber Compaany 607
Precison Cedar 116
Probyn Group 202
PT Interkayu Nusantara 316
R.A. Green Lumber 507
RDB Solutions, LLC. 555
Ready Pine 312
Resolute Forest Products 205
Restoration Forest Products L.L.C. 427
Rex Lumber Company 224
RISE Building Products 740
Robbins Lumber Inc. 414
Rosboro 331
Roseburg Forest Products 710
RoyOMartin 354
Ryder System Inc. 632
San Group 612
Sawarne Lumber Co. Ltd. 456
Shakertown 333
Sidca Trading 413
Sierra Forest Products 713
Sierra Pacific Industries 355
SII Dry Kilns 649
Silver Valley Forest Products 306
Skana Forest Products Ltd. 626
Skaraborgs Traroradling AB 733
Sodra USA, Inc. 135
Softwood Forest Products Buyer 516
Stimson Lumber Company 605
Sunbelt Rack -
CT Darnell Construction 314
Sunset Moulding Company 330
Swanson Group 630
Tantimber 531
Taupo Wood Solutions
(Tenon Clearwood) 503
Taylor Machine Works Inc 201
Techwood 754
Terminal Forest Products Ltd. 631
The Nelson & Ft. Sheppard
Railway Corp. DBA NFTS 714
The Teal-Jones Group 755
Timber Products 326
Timber Products Inspection 223
TIVA Building Products Inc. 241
Tolko Marketing and Sales 716
Tom’s Quality Millwork
and Hardwoods 246
Tradepoint Atlantic 204
Tri-State Lumber Co., Inc. 747
Triad Forest Products Ltd. 604
TrimJoist Corporation 242
Tripp Lumber Company 304
TS Manufacturing Co. 424
U-C Coatings, LLC. 411
Union Pacific Railroad 315
Valutec Wood Dryers Inc. 559
VERSATEX Building Products 511
VUDLANDE SAWMILL 501
Watkins Sawmills Ltd. 222
Weaber Lumber 725
West Bay Forest Products 506
Western Forest Products 524
Western Red Cedar
Lumber Association (WRCLA) 504
Western Wood Products Association 532
Westlake Royal Building Products 634
Westlam Industries Ltd. 748
Weston Wood Solutions 734
Weyerhaeuser 647
Wildwood Trading Group 207
Winston Plywood & Veneer 249
Woodgrain 510
Woodtone 558
Yesler 515
Zip-O-Log Mills, Inc. 415
Wednesday, November 8
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Executive Committee Meeting
9:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Board Meeting
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Exhibitor Set-Up
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Registration Open
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Committee Meetings
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 10 Group Meetings
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Chair’s Reception
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception
Friday, November 10
Thursday, November 9
7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Registration Open
7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Exhibitor Set-Up
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Birds of a Feather Networking
9:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Education Session
11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Keynote Luncheon with Ashley Fox
1:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tradeshow Open
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Networking Reception on Show Floor
8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m Registration Open
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Tradeshow Open (Brunch on Show Floor)
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Exhibitor Move-Out
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Equipment / Dry Kiln Manufacturers / Other Vendors
IN FOREST PRODUCTS SERVICES
Joe Korac, Automation & Electronics USA, Arden, NC; Roy Beall, Jasper Lumber Company
LLC, Jasper, AL; Beth Rose, Haywood Forest Products, Troy, AL; Frances Cooper,
Cooper Machine Company Inc., Wadley, GA; and Chris Rose, Haywood Forest
Products, Troy, AL
(Front, from left) Seth Riggio, Prime Max Group, South El Monte, CA; Tyler Walley,
Rutland Lumber Company, Collins, MS; Stephen A. Zambo, Ally Global Logistics LLC,
Jacksonville, FL; and Nathalia Chiesa, Ally Global Logistics LLC, Weymouth, MA;
(back, from left) Jeff Dougherty and Thomas Gilmore, Ally Global Logistics LLC, Jacksonville,
FL; and Andrew Johnson, Ally Global Logistics LLC, Weymouth, MA
Casey Miller
Casey Miller is a project manager at A.W. Stiles
Contractors Inc. of McMinnville, TN. The company
manufactures and installs continuous dual path and
batch lumber dry kilns, kiln parts, boilers and boiler
parts.
A.W. Stiles also provides energy-efficient kiln reskins,
power vents, steam management, kiln controls, kiln
coating, rebuilds, repairs, upgrades, relocation of kilns
and service to existing equipment. The company can
work on all kiln brands, not just their own.
A.W. Stiles is a member of the National Hardwood
Lumber Association, the Indiana Hardwood Lumber-
Sean T. Briscoe is assistant vice president-underwriting
for Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual
Insurance Company (PLM) in Philadelphia, PA. This
organization offers property and casualty insurance in
the Continental U.S. for the wood products and building
materials industries. The company’s primary lines include
property, general liability, inland marine, business
automobile, commercial excess liability and equipment
breakdown coverages. In addition, PLM provides EPLI,
Cyber Liability coverage, and workers’ comp through its
wholesale brokerage, ABM.
PLM is a member of over 55 wood-related asso-
Sean T. Briscoe
Continued on page 88 Continued on page 88
Jeremy Mortl and Craig Albright, Messersmith Manufacturing
Inc., Bark River, MI
Chris Hough and Paul Krotts, Lewis Controls Inc., Cornelius,
OR
Alex Staalner, Brookhuis America Inc., Jefferson, GA;
and Claus Staalner, American Wood Technology LLC,
Jefferson, GA
Mark Erickson
Mark Erickson is the Chief Operating Officer of Blue
Book Services, headquartered in Carol Stream, IL.
Erickson is responsible for managing day-to-day operations
of Blue Book Services across its different platforms
and services.
Since 1901, Blue Book Services has been the leading
provider of business and credit information for the fresh
fruit and vegetable industry. The company applied the
same when they launched a comparable service for the
lumber and forest products industry in 2009, with an
online directory of over 23,000 lumber companies. This
database includes mills, wholesalers, manufacturers,
Matthew Eirvin is a sales manager for Eastern
North America at USNR which is headquartered in
Woodland, WA. USNR offers an extensive line of
wood processing equipment, providing fully integrated
systems to manufacture dimensional lumber, plywood,
panels, finger-jointed components, engineered wood
products, as well as equipment for wood yards and
biomass processing. The company is perhaps most
well-known for advanced automated grading solutions
for Pine and hardwood, but USNR has also pioneered
important drying advances with the Counter-Flow
and UniFlow continuous dry kilns. With the industry’s
Matthew Eirvin
Continued on page 88
Continued on page 88
Chris Womack, John Miller, Tanner Sinclair, Air Systems Mfg. of Lenoir Inc., Lenoir,
NC; Jeremy Faircloth and Eric Baugh, Faircloth Forest Products Inc., Swainsboro, GA
Tim Biewer, Biewer Lumber LLC, St. Clair, MI; Simon Potvin, BID Group Technologies
Ltd., Mirabel, QC; Loren Walker, BID Group, St. George, SC; Ryan Jacobs, Biewer Lumber
LLC, Tuscaloosa, AL; Dustin Wood, Biewer Lumber LLC, Louisville, MS; Anne-Marie
Levesque, Sylvain Dionne, Larry Poudrier, BID Group Technologies Ltd., Mirabel,
QC; Aaron Breitmeyer, Biewer Lumber LLC, McBain, MI; and Blake Biewer, Biewer
Lumber LLC, Winona, MS
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Thomas Wamming, Valutec Wood Dryers Inc., Sweden;
Robert Weithofer, Valutec Wood Dryers Inc., East Longmeadow,
MA; and Eric Johansson, Valutec Wood Dryers
Inc., Sweden
Scott Hutton, Casey Miller, Lee Stiles and Glenn Thompson,
A.W. Stiles Contractors Inc., McMinnville, TN
Rick Zorman, Sean Briscoe, Lindsey DiGangi and John
Smith, PLMI, Philadelphia, PA
Money On
EVERY
Turn
Grayson Taylor, Barry Black, Darby Nowell, Glenn Rhodes, Taylor Machine Works Inc.,
Louisville, MS; Dan Sills, Hugg & Hall Equipment Co., Little Rock, AR; and Alex Taylor,
Taylor Machine Works Inc., Louisville, MS
Brad Brewer, BKD Enterprise LLC, Wiggins, MS; Dominik Belzer, Jos aan de Stegge,
Brunner-Hildebrand Lumber Dry Kiln Co., Nashville, TN; Bernie Pahlke, BEP Engineering
Services Ltd., Surrey, BC; and Brandon Parnell, BKD Enterprise LLC, Wiggins, MS
Additional photos on page 110
CORLEY
SAWMILL MACHINERY
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Phone 423-698-0284
LEWIS CONTROLS
OPTIMIZATION
Cornelius, Oregon
Phone 503-648-9119
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Automation & Electronics: Turnkey Controls And Optimizer Solutions For Every Sawmill
A&E Carriage Optimizer with JoeScan Scanner Heads
Since its establishment in 1986, Automation &
Electronics (A&E) has been a dedicated provider of
controls and automation solutions for the sawmill and
lumber handling industries. Founded in New Zealand
by Brian Smith and his partners, the company identified
an opportunity to offer supportable, PLC-based
control systems at a time when competitors were still
Optimized Edger: Many Transverse Optimizer upgrades
have been completed in a long weekend.
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THAT PROTECT AGAINST:
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relying on closed-off ‘Black Box’ systems. Throughout
its 37-year journey, A&E has remained steadfast in its
commitment to customer support and maintainability,
which has been the driving force behind its success and
expansion into optimization over the past two decades.
In the current landscape, the industry faces challenges,
including extended machinery delivery times of
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products designed to safeguard against biological and weathering damage. Through
our commitment to innovation, we’ve developed cutting-edge technologies that
address the common challenges associated with wood: weathering, rot, and decay.
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A&E has a long partnership with industry leader KDS
Windsor and providing kiln controls.
1-3 years from trusted suppliers, severe labor shortages,
and microprocessor scarcities that force vendors
to rapidly make older electronics obsolete. Despite
these obstacles, A&E has collaborated closely with its
customers to deliver effective solutions. By offering
additional control options to improve deliveries while
maintaining Allen Bradley programmability, the
company has successfully upgraded
optimization systems to enhance
support and recovery from older
technology.
A&E’s dedication to customer
support culture extends throughout
its product line. The latest suite
of optimizers utilizes modern
web-based interfaces and technology,
ensuring their ‘‘supportable’’
lifespan is not adversely affected
by the constant obsolescence cycle
of software like Microsoft’s. Over
the past four years, A&E has developed
a new platform of optimizers
that cover various aspects,
including merchandising, whole
log breakdown at the Sharpchain,
carriage, edger, gang, and trimmer
optimization. These systems offer a
cost-effective, modern, and supportable
upgrade path for customers
dealing with scanner hardware or
computer obsolescence.
With three locations in North Carolina,
New Zealand, and British Columbia,
A&E leverages the diverse
experience of each site to enhance
platform development and provide
regional support. These improvements
have enabled the company to
swiftly install and start up projects
while upgrading different optimization
platforms. Joe Korac, President
of Automation & Electronics USA,
emphasizes the importance of offering
short startups and robust support
during upgrades from Hi-Tech,
USNR, Lewis Controls, Silvatech,
and Inovec systems when customers
face ‘‘end of life support’’ for their
existing scanning and computing
technology.
Automation & Electronics also
provides a full line suite of controls
solutions. Whether it is working
with a OEM on a new system or
working directly with a mill on a
retrofit, Automation & Electronics
has you covered for all your controls
needs. A&E will work with the
customer to design, develop, and
deploy a state of the art and cost-effective
solution while also providing
exceptional support.
If you have a system in need of
upgrading, changes, or simply desire
a better support experience, you can
contact Automation & Electronics at
704-200-2350 or via email at sales@
automationelecusa.com.
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Brunner-Hildebrand Delivered Four Continuous Kilns Type HCK
Brunner-Hildebrand is a leading kiln dryer manufacturer
operating out of Nashville, TN. Their newest
development in kiln drying technology is labeled
˝HCK˝ for Hildebrand Continuous Kiln with lumber
transport in longitudinal direction. Lumber packages
may be arranged on several kiln tracks with actuation
of the kiln carts performed in uniflow mode.
PATA is the leading forest management, lumber
production, logistics and trade company in Latvia.
They focus on sawmilling, logging, round and sawn
lumber trade as well as forest-derived biomass energy
and financing solutions. PATA´s overall mission
is creating a forest industry ecosystem where all the
stakeholders, from forest owners to end consumers
not only may develop individually and create added
value to all, but also lay the groundwork for sustainable
development in the future.
In 2021, PATA decided to choose Brunner-Hildebrand
as supplier of four continuous kilns for their
greenfield project at Jekabpils, about 85 miles
southeast of the capital city Riga. After thorough
examination, the order was placed with Brunner-Hildebrand
due to the combination of high KD
output and superior energy efficiency the German
HILDEBRAND
CONTINUOUS KILNS c HCK SERIES
mmm UNIDIRECTIONAL FEED WITH INDIVIDUAL ZONE DESIGN
INCORPORATING HIGHEST ENERGY EFFICIENCY WITH HILDEBRAND GREENKILNS SYSTEM
BEST PERFORMANCE DUE TO HILDEBRAND TURBO TECHNOLOGY AND POWER VENTS
PRESSURE FRAMES AND HILDEBRAND WEIGHT PRECISION TECHNOLOGY GUARANTEE HIGH QUALITY
INDIVIDUAL ZONE DESIGN AND HILDEBRAND PRIME ZONE ALLOW DIFFERENT LUMBER DIMENSIONS
BRUNNER HILDEBRAND Lumber Dry Kiln Com
Nashville c Tennessee
Pictured is the covered loading zone with automatic
feeding system.
Senior Sales Engineer: Jos aan de Stegge
Mail: josmaandestegge@brunnerchildebrandmcom
Phone: w57c0wvc1y07
wwwmbhlcdrykilnsmcom
Technical room on top of a continuous kiln with maintenance
accesses and the GreenKilns system connecting
the zones is shown here.
company is able to provide.
The continuous kiln purchase is part of a large
investment in a state-of-the-art sawmill in central
Latvia for producing high-grade lumber made from
local wood supply. More than 80 percent of that lumber
will be delivered to the United Kingdom, France,
Belgium, Sweden, Finland, the US, and others.
The Hildebrand continuous kilns at PATA are designed
as dual-track kilns with six individual drying
zones. Indexing of kiln carts on the tracks may be
performed independently for each track, thus making
the kilns suited for simultaneous drying of different
lumber dimensions. In terms of air velocity, drying
temperature and climate, each of the 6 drying zones
is designed for reaching the specific drying goal in
that section. Drying capacity for 1 ½˝ Spruce and
Pine mix will be approx. 17MMbf
per year.
Drying is performed in cycles
with each kiln cart resting in the
respective drying zone for an
optimal time span as computed by
the control system. When the cycle
time has run out, a powerful hydraulic
pusher system advances the
entire lumber load by one drying
section. This allows for the use of
vertical lifting doors on both sides
of the continuous kiln, reducing
heat loss through the door openings
to the minimum.
Unidirectional feed of lumber
makes for clear distinction
between wet side and dry side in
the mill layout and helps minimize
costly forklift transport. PATA´s
long-term objective is direct
linkage of the kilns´ transport
system to the sawmill´s stacking
machines.
Brunner-Hildebrand´s patented
GreenKilns system makes the
drying zones work together in a
thermal compound where excess
heat from one drying zone is
guided to another one with actual
demand for extra energy. Combined
with powerful cross-flow
heat exchangers, this system establishes
a level of energy efficiency
that was previously unknown in
continuous kiln drying, according
to Brunner-Hildebrand.
Another unique Brunner-Hildebrand
feature is the Hildebrand
Turbo Technology (HTT). The
so-called turbo sheets shut off
areas of the lumber and make it
possible to set changing climate
conditions. The position of the
sheets is changed intermittently
by the computer control and the
lumber is exposed to phases of
stress and rest. This technology
makes use of the Alternating-Climate-Effect
and leads to better
final moisture distribution and
shorter drying times.
.
Learn more at
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TRANSFORMING HOW YOU DRY
High Temperature
Independent zones allow you to control the lumber drying rates resulting in low
standard deviations at temperatures up to 260°F.
Heat Recovery Vents
Active and Passive Heat Recovery Systems providing maximum heat recovery,
practically eliminating “reheating” costs.
Flexible Energy Options
Steam & Hot Water Coils, Gas-Fired Furnaces, or High Temperature Heat Pumps.
ProDRY
High Temp Continuous Kilns
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(800) 777-6953
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Introducing Nyle’s Revolutionary High-Temperature Continuous Kiln
Nyle ProDRY High Temperature Continuous Kiln
Nyle Dry Kilns, an esteemed
industry leader for over four
decades, has unveiled their latest
groundbreaking innovation:
the ProDRY series of High
Temp Continuous Kilns. These
state-of-the-art kilns mark a
significant leap forward in kiln
technology, combining cutting-edge
European progressive
designs with Nyle’s extensive
expertise in lumber drying and
deep understanding of the US
markets. The outcome of this multi-year engineering focus is an unparalleled drying
solution poised to revolutionize the industry.
A standout feature that sets the ProDRY Kilns apart from competitors is their unmatched
energy efficiency. These kilns are divided into independent zones, enabling
the simultaneous drying of various wood species at temperatures reaching 260°F. Each
zone is equipped with Dual Active & Passive Heat Recovery Systems, maximizing
heat retention and virtually eliminating the need for costly “reheating” processes. This
groundbreaking technology ensures nearly zero energy wastage, resulting in substantial
fuel savings for lumber producers.
The ProDRY Kilns also prioritize user convenience and operational efficiency.
Positioned strategically above the kiln, the kilns feature a “Zero Footprint” Control
Room, providing effortless access for monitoring and controlling the drying process.
This design eliminates the need for additional yard space, optimizing overall operational
efficiency.
An additional standout feature
of the ProDRY Kilns is the
“Weekend Helper” staging area.
This enclosed space enables
lumber producers to stage
multiple zones’ worth of lumber,
enabling continuous kiln operation,
maximizing productivity,
and safeguarding the lumber
from external factors. This
Passive Heat Recovery System
feature grants producers peace
of mind, ensuring uninterrupted
kiln operation.
Moreover, the ProDRY Kilns
offer unrivaled flexibility in terms
of energy options. Lumber producers
can select from a diverse range
of options, including Steam & Hot
Water, Gas-Fired, or High-Temperature
Heat Pump, tailoring the
kiln to their specific requirements.
This expanded array of drying
options empowers sawmills to
choose the most cost-effective and
“Weekend Helper” Staging Area
efficient solution, reducing energy
costs and bolstering profitability.
Environmental sustainability is a pivotal aspect of the ProDRY Kilns’ design. The
integrated VOC Recovery System significantly curbs the release of volatile organic compounds
(VOCs) into the atmosphere, promoting eco-friendly lumber drying practices
and minimizing the environmental
impact.
Nyle’s ProDRY Kilns not only
boast cutting-edge technology but
are also designed with user convenience
in mind. With their exceptional
performance, user-friendly
operation, and unparalleled energy
efficiency, these kilns represent a
remarkable stride forward in the
lumber drying industry. The Pro-
DRY Kilns are poised to transform
how lumber producers approach
drying, offering them a superior
solution tailored to their specific
needs and delivering optimal
results. To learn more about Nyle’s
ProDRY Kilns, visit their booth at
this year’s NAWLA Traders Market
(Booth # 403) or explore their website
at kilns.nyle.com.
Please visit us at Booth #403
Active Heat Recovery System
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Corley Manufacturing: For Over a Century Corley Continues to Be Innovative
Corley carriage ready to ship.
Chattanooga, TN—The Corley,
Lewis, and Tyrone-Berry commitment
of providing the sawmill industry with
rugged, dependable, and innovative
sawmill machinery and optimization
systems has spanned over 118 years and
four generations. Corley acquired Lewis
Controls Optimization in 1983 and Tyrone-Berry
Carriage Drives in 2003 to
expand their line of sawmill machinery.
Today, Corley’s product line includes
carriages, band mills, carriage feeds,
optimization, linebar and horizontal resaw systems, edgers, trimmers, and conveying
equipment for the entire sawmill.
A large part of Corley’s business is their line of optimized carriages. The acquisition of
Lewis Controls with their optimization products and the Tyrone carriage drive has positioned
Corley to be a single source manufacturer of carriage systems.
This past year, Corley introduced their Precision Linear Guide Carriage. The innovative
design takes carriage accuracy to the next level while reducing regular maintenance.
Conventional head block guide assemblies have been replaced with precision linear bearings
and rails. The company reports multiple sales of the new carriage.
Each Corley carriage is designed to increase production and recovery and reduce downtime,
maintenance and operating costs. Corley’s unique Straight Line Dogs are known
for fast positive dogging with the strength and durability to hold when scanning, setting,
and sawing at today’s high speeds. This proven design places the dogging assembly in the
center of the knee for good balance and protection with no pivot points or other linkages
that will require additional maintenance.
Lewis Controls, a subsidiary of
Corley, has been a leader in sawmill
optimization for over 30 years. With
over 400 ReadyScan carriage systems
installed, Lewis Controls continues to
lead the industry in carriage optimization.
According to Marv Bernhagen,
retired Vice President of Lewis, “The
Engineers at Lewis decided to take a
fresh look at the ReadyScan product. In
Corley line bar.
keeping with the Lewis tradition of fast,
simple rugged products that are easier
to tune, troubleshoot, wire and install
the result is a new system –
the ReadyScan 2.5. Our latest
generation of ReadyScan
keeps all of the positive features
that made the ReadyScan
II so popular and adds a few
new ones. The SQL Database
report package catches
your attention, but the most
striking difference between the
ReadyScan II and the 2.5 is
the massive size reduction of
Corley precision linear knee.
the cabinet relative to its older
cousin. The new system will easily fit in most saw cabs.”
“Historically, we have not pushed our product line outside the boundaries of the sawmill
building. We focus on the sawmill floor and do a good job there. We don’t want to branch
out so far that we become thin in certain areas. We are absolutely devoted to this industry
and we have been for all of our 100-plus years,” Chip Corley, Chairman of Corley stated.
According to Chuck Boaz, President of Corley, “We are nearing completion on what
started out as a 10 year capital investment plan in our machine shop and weld shop.
Coming out of the housing recession, we realized improvements were needed in our
manufacturing processes to better serve our customers with the best quality and accuracy
possible. In 2011 and 2012 we developed a plan to systematically re-tool our shop with
the latest technology that would meet our needs going forward. Projects included, two
CNC lathes, three CNC vertical machining centers, CNC plasma oxy-fuel burning table,
automated band saw, and a total mechanical rebuild with new CNC controls on our 24 ft. x
7 ft. x 4 ft. open sided planer mill. We’ll be adding a horizontal machining center later this
year. While we are nearing completion of our original goals, we’ve learned as technology
advances it opens doors for additional improvements that we have our eyes on.”
The parts department at Corley is open five days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST and
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST at Lewis. Phones are answered 24 hours a day, every day at both Corley
and Lewis. Emergency parts services are available 24 hours a day seven days a week
and they do not charge for phone support and trouble-shooting calls. “If it weren’t for repeat
business, we wouldn’t be in business today. It is our responsibility to take care of our
customers. Getting the order, manufacturing the equipment, getting it in the mill are all
important, but our life’s blood is the after market service to take care of our customers,”
Jack Corley, Vice President concluded.
For more information, please contact Jack Corley and Chuck Boaz by phone at
423-698-0284 or sales@corleymfg.com or Paul Krotts by phone at 503-648-9119 or
pkrotts@lewiscontrols.com.
For more information, visit www.corleymfg.com and www.lewiscontrols.com.
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Emily Flynn and David Nelson holding the AGL
Cares Q1 donation check to the Doug Flutie Jr.
Foundation
for Autism.
The AGL Group formerly known as Ally
Global Logistics, is a privately owned Freight
Forwarder and Domestic 3PL specializing in
domestic, export and import shipments for the
The AGL Group : Making Lives Easier
It’s more than an
insurance policy.
With Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM), not only do you get peace of
mind knowing that your lumber and wood business is protected by our comprehensive insurance
coverages, you also receive the expertise and support of PLM's people.
Our people are here to assist you in a variety of ways. Our Customer Service staff is just a phone
call away to help you submit a claim, connect you with the right person, or answer all your questions
or concerns. You can trust that every call, email, and inquiry will be met with a live person who is
knowledgeable and ready to help provide you with the best service and resources to protect your
wood business.
Risk
Management
The AGL Group Colombia Team at their
annual Christmas Party.
forest products industry. Since 2013, AGL has provided clients with efficient and personalized
service throughout North America, reaching customers around the globe. The AGL Group
headquartered in Weymouth, MA, with offices in Jacksonville, FL and Barranquilla, Colombia
as well as a local presence in Detroit, Chattanooga, Memphis and Miami. This year the AGL
Group is on pace to move roughly 37,000 loads. Through the years they have remained focused
on catering to one of the United States’ most important industries, forest products, as this is 90
percent of their business.
Get more from your insurance
policy with access to PLM’s
expert staff who is committed
to your success.
AGL’s two founders have spent more
than 73 cumulative years in the logistics
industry. Stephen J. Zambo, once a Vice
President with Evergreen shipping line,
signed the first lumber specific contract
for export back in 1982 as an NVOCC at
his previous company, ACES. His son,
and current CEO, Stephen A. Zambo,
attended his first lumber convention at
the ripe age of 2. Shipping lumber is in
their blood. When the Zambos decided
to found AGL, their mission was to
be more than a shipping company, but
to be an Ally to their clients. There are
many nuances in the shipping world, and
Jaya Echevarria, AIC, AINS, ARM
Senior Customer Service Representative
Request a quote at www.plmins.com.
MA Office – AGL Group at Boston’s Conley Terminal
Port Tour.
knowing that you have a company that is there to help take the stress out of shipping, allowing
customers to focus on selling, is why the brand was created. Forest products are part of the
backbone of America as many of the businesses are family owned, being a vital contributor
to the industry. AGL wanted to bring a family approach to the industry, and to the way they
service their clients.
AGL’s domestic trucking division was founded in 2020 and has grown year over year since
then. There are many lumber-related loads moving around the country every day. Our export
customers were constantly asking if we could run domestic lanes for them, so we decided to
open up a division focused on that business segment. AGL’s domestic trucking arm focuses on
shipping in 53’ Dry Vans, Step Decks, Flatbeds and Conestogas within the continental USA
as well as through to interior Mexico. AGL’s approach to domestic business is similar to their
export business, clients AGL locks in
drivers on specific lanes to ensure the
business becomes like clockwork for
supplier, receiver and trucker. It makes
it very easy for all parties involved. In
addition, their LTL group, aka less than
truckload, has an online portal and a
proprietary rate system. Any customer
can log in anywhere in the world, punch
in their load dimensions and book a
truck for pick up within 24 hours with
the carrier of their choosing at the rate
they have selected in real time. It makes
shipping LTL with AGL easy.
AGL’s bread and butter is their export
division. Each day they move hundreds
of containers. AGL has built a reputation
and a team over the years to cater to the
various nuances that are associated with
shipping to over 80 countries. There
are many special requirements on each
export shipment. In-house they have created
“The AGL Way,” which is their process
to ensure customers are compliant,
paid and left with a stress-free shipping
partner. We intend to continue to refine
this side of the business, becoming a
better organization each day through
technology and on-going education.
In 2021, AGL started their import
division from the ground up. That division
has been growing, as we continue
to find ways to offer round trip services
for clients, and our drayage partners. By
offering a truly end to end solution AGL
is able to handle imports, exports and
local deliveries with ease.
While AGL is a shipping company,
they very much care about giving back.
Each quarter, every employee in the
company submits a charity that they
would like to donate to. We then vote on
those charities as an organization and
donate $1 for each container or truck
that we move for that Quarter. In the
1st Quarter of 2023 we donated $9,747
to the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for
Autism. In the 2nd Quarter of 2023 we
donated $8,988 to the American Liver
Association. When the AGL Cares program
was created, we set out to donate
$100,000 over a 5 year period. As it
stands, we are on pace to hit $100,000
by the end of 2023. When you ship with
AGL, you are also giving back to a
charity that matters to us, and hopefully
to you.
For more information on how to begin
shipping, or simply to reach out to AGL,
please contact their Vice President,
Jeffrey Dougherty, at JDougherty@
theAGLgroup.com or call their main
line at 781-544-3970.
MAKING LIVES EASIER.
Domestic &
Drayage Trucking
Shipping Forestry
Formerly Ally Global Logistics
Domestic
Intermodal
Export &
Import Logistics
Access to our premier network
of flatbed/conestoga partners
Tier 1 Ocean Export Rates
Customs
Brokerage
Long-standing, trusted
overseas partners that have
grown with our business
781.544.3970
SALES@THEAGLGROUP.COM
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WEYMOUTH, MA
JACKSONVILLE, FL
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Growing With Lumber: How PLM Is Supporting Today’s Industry
The lumber industry has been a staple of the American
economy for centuries. The industry started with small
lumberyards hand processing logs and products and has
since developed into a business driven by technology, automation,
log scanning and more. For the past 128 years, as
the industry has grown, Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual
Insurance Company (PLM) has been a valued resource for
the lumber companies it serves, providing them with essential
insurance coverage and risk mitigation advice to protect
their businesses.
In fact, PLM was one of the first lumber mutual insurance
companies in the US. With the rapid expansion of the
lumber industry in the 19th century, several lumber leaders
identified the need for thorough, affordable insurance policies as the industry grew and
faced both greater opportunities as well as greater risks. In 1895, these leaders joined
together to form Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Fire Insurance Company, which
would eventually become PLM. From those early days, PLM has played a critical role
supporting lumber businesses large and small all across the country, providing them with
the insurance coverage needed to perform sometimes dangerous but important work to
support economic growth.
More than a century later, PLM continues to play an integral role in the lumber industry.
In fact, PLM is now the last standing lumber mutual working with more than 5,000
businesses in the US. And as the industry has quickly evolved and adopted new technologies
and innovations, PLM has evolved with the industry to expand its offerings and
platforms to better protect the businesses of its clients.
This year, PLM launched several new programs in support of the lumber industry,
beginning with HardwareXPress. This program offers a tailored suite of coverages for
hardware stores. It provides a low-touch, low-cost inclusive insurance program for another
line within the niche in need of coverage.
PLM also launched Green Tree
Risk Partners, a wholesale brokerage
and program business placement
specialist providing solutions for
businesses like logging that may not
fit PLM’s appetite. Like PLM, The
Green Tree name comes with a lot
of history in both the industry and
the Philadelphia community. Green
Tree Risk Partners is named after the
historical Mutual Assurance Company
for Insuring Houses from Loss by
Fire, which was commonly referred to
as the Green Tree. The name has roots
in the Philadelphia community dating
back to 1784, when it was founded by
former policyholders of the Philadelphia
Contributionship to provide
coverage for those who were denied a
policy because they had trees on their
property.
Similarly, Green Tree Risk Partners
will offer critical coverage for lines of
business within the lumber industry
that have had difficulty finding coverage
in the marketplace. This coverage
includes workers’ comp, property
insurance, umbrella, E&S and more.
The lumber industry continues to
grow. As one of its oldest partners and
supporters, PLM strives to innovate
to grow with it to meet the needs of
its business partners. Green Tree Risk
Partners and HardwareXPress are just
recent examples among many of how
PLM is rising to meet the needs of the
industry to protect its wide range of
exposures and to provide a more comprehensive
coverage solution to the
different lumber businesses throughout
the country.
Learn more at www.plmins.com.
Please visit us at Booth #335
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King City Freight Forwarding: A Legacy of Excellence in the Forestry Industry
King City’s rich heritage in the forestry industry spans 55 years, allowing us to accumulate
extensive experience and expertise. As a prominent player in the forestry industry, we offer
three divisions - King City Northway Forwarding Ltd., King City Forwarding USA, Inc., and
King City Containers Ltd. - our company offers comprehensive services for all aspects of
forestry exports. We handle various forestry products, including softwood, hardwood, logs,
plywood, MDF, and dimension lumber.
Peter and Lloyd, the company’s owners,
take pride in the company’s longevity and
the dedication of their employees, some
of whom have been with the company for
more than 40 years and have witnessed
the industry’s growth and technological
advancements.
At King City, our workforce is diverse
and highly skilled, with many employees
fluent in English, French, Spanish, Greek,
Italian, and Mandarin. Our linguistic
Pictured are: (from left) Lloyd Lovett, President,
King City Forwarding USA Inc.; Michel
Berard, founding member of King City Northway
Forwarding Ltd./King City Forwarding
USA Inc.; and Peter Lovett, second generation,
Vice President of King City Northway
Forwarding Ltd.
Peter Lovett, second generation and Vice
President (middle, back), enjoying the company
Christmas party with his experienced team
of professionals.
Delivering Efficient and Reliable Solutions for Air and Ocean Freight Forwarding
diversity enables us to effectively communicate
and cater to the needs of our diverse
clientele across different regions.
King City also emphasizes hiring individuals
with previous shipping experience
and a genuine passion for the industry.
Lloyd highlighted King City’s commitment
to hiring bright and talented individuals:
“King City has years of longevity within
the industry, and our dedicated employees
prove it.”
With a team of talented professionals
who are motivated to excel and continuously
expand their knowledge, King City is wellequipped
to provide exceptional service to
our valued clients and meet the ever-evolving
demands of the industry.
Convenience and accessibility are key,
so we ensure our services are available
from multiple offices in Montreal, Quebec,
Alliston, Ontario, and Chesapeake, Virginia.
As a customer-oriented company, we
specialize in forestry, providing customized,
full service for every aspect of the trade.
When you come to King City, “we’ve got
you covered,” said Lloyd. “If you need logs
fumigated and loaded, King City can work
with you. We ship from any ramp or port
across North America to any lane globally.”
Our value-added services include container
loading, heat treatment, warehousing,
inventory control, and more. What’s more,
our fully-equipped terminal in Alliston has
obtained a preapproval from the Australian
government for fumigation and heat
treatment, making it your ideal choice for
shipments to Australia.
In addition to our dominance in the
forestry sector, King City has fostered strong
relationships with major steamship lines
across North America. Through individual
contracts and partnerships with renowned
steamship lines, our company can provide
competitive rates to our clients. With an extensive
network of partners, including MSC,
Zim, Cosco, Hapag Lloyd, and Yang Ming,
King City eliminates the need for outsourcing
and ensures seamless shipping solutions
across North America and worldwide.
We take great pride in our esteemed reputation
and are actively involved in various
industry associations. Committed to staying
current with industry trends and fostering
valuable connections, King City is affiliated
with associations such as the Southern Forest
Products Association, National Hardwood
Lumber Association, and Canadian Hardwood Bureau.
King City’s operation in Alliston, ON includes:
a 10,000 square-foot loading dock, a 9,600
square-foot dome for lumber, and the building
on the far left is the fumigation area for 4x40’
containers. On the right in the picture is the
company’s mechanic shop.
This is the Taylor container lifter owned by
King City. The lifter, nicknamed “Big Red,”
has a 35-ton capacity for container lifting.
To conclude, King City is proud to be considered a pioneer in the export forestry industry,
and after 55 years with the same ownership team, our company is moving forward full-steam
ahead.
If you’d like to reach out to have any of your North American forestry export needs met,
please call us at 800-335-5395 or contact Peter Lovett (plovett@kingcitynorthway.com) or
Lloyd Lovett (llovett@kingcityusa.com). We look forward to working with you.
PPG has application experts in the field with decades
of coatings experience in the lumber and prefinish
markets.
As manufacturing costs continue to rise across
industries, companies are taking a hard look at ways
to protect their bottom lines. Most managers of lumber
companies that paint, focus on the cost of the paint
itself, without considering the actual painting process,
which can be a big area potential savings.
Finding ways to reduce waste on a paint line is not often
difficult, but it does require diligence and continual
follow-up. Here are some important things to consider:
•Measure Paint Films – Too often, paint films are
not measured, or they are measured inaccurately by
running a metal panel along with production parts.
An easy method to measure paint thickness on wood
and composite material is to utilize a calibrated
portable digital microscope. While taking a reading
will require sacrificing a part multiple times daily,
the data is key to keeping paint costs low. PPG has
written procedures on how to measure paint films
on wood and composites with a microscope that is
available upon request.
•Inspect Your Paint Guns – Paint guns are often
running with worn tips, wrong tips or with plug-
Five Tips to Reduce Paint Line Costs
ged air holes. Worn tips alone can cost hundreds
of dollars per day in paint waste. When the orifice
increases due to wear, the fan width increases,
which can lead to more passes and paint needed to
cover the same area. Fan pattern checks and gun tips
should be inspected each shift.
•Know Your Flow – The fluid flow of paint guns
should be spraying the same volume of paint.
Inconsistent flow calibration can lead to poor paint
quality like drips and striping, and potentially higher
costs from defects, which can lead to more warranty
claims. The good news is that fluid flows can easily
be measured. Measuring fluid flows daily will lead
to more application consistency, as well as improved
paint booth cleanliness and reduced downtime.
•Oven Temperatures – Many times oven temperatures
are too high or adjustments are not made during
seasonal changes. A reduction of just five to ten
degrees can result in energy savings. If possible, run
an oven tracker through the oven to ensure parts are
only seeing temperatures within the bake window.
Over or under curing causes many quality issues, so
optimizing temperature is vital for both quality and
cost control.
•Evaluate Filtration – Inspect and ensure that
the recommended filter sizes are being used at the
pump and paint gun. Often, the wrong filter sizes are
utilized, leading to costly downtime. A larger size
(tighter) mesh filter in conjunction with too small of
a tip size leads to gun clogging at the gun or pump
filter. A smaller size (loose) mesh with too big of a
tip size can lead to defects and/or paint flow restriction
from inadequate filtering.
Regardless of whether your organization uses spray
application, roll, brush, curtain coating or another
method of painting, it’s very likely that there are focus
areas to drive cost savings. Every paint line is unique so
PPG offers a dedicated product line of primers, sealants,
topcoats and stains that are engineered specifically
for the building products and prefinished lumber
industries.
taking the time to understand cost saving opportunities
and adapting systems for optimization and efficiency is
key to success and a better bottom line.
PPG has application experts in the field with decades
of coatings experience in the lumber and prefinish markets
that can audit systems and assist in finding potential
improvements. Along with experience, PPG offers a
dedicated product line of primers, sealants, topcoats and
stains that are engineered specifically for the building
products and prefinished lumber industries.
To learn more about the PPG line of factory applied
finishes, visit the Building Materials-Exterior section
at ppgindustrialcoatings.com.
Want to schedule a meeting with a PPG application
expert to review your paint line processes, please
contact William Ramos at wramos@ppg.com or
(918) 810-6086.
See PPG at NAWLA Traders
Market in November
Please visit us at Booth #217
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Lewis Controls Inc.:
Over 50 Years Of Quality And Innovation, With An Eye On The Future
Chris Hough and Paul Krotts, Lewis Controls Inc.,
Cornelius, OR
In a world of continual
change, there are few
constants that businesses can
rely on. Lewis Controls Inc.,
based in Cornelius, OR, is one
such constant in the lumber
industry, having trailblazed
innovative technology and
steadfast quality for over 50
years. The company’s enduring
success is driven by a
continuous forward-thinking
approach and a commitment
to upholding high standards of
startup quality and service response.
Marv Bernhagen, former Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, attributed the
company’s success to these high standards. He recently remarked, “We’ve managed to
remain a leader in the industry by consistently delivering the quality and service that our
customers have grown to expect and appreciate.”
Lewis Controls was established by industry pioneers Dick Girouard and Bob Lewis,
whose groundbreaking work included the development of hydraulic linear positioner cylinders
and components of modern scanning and optimization technology. Today, in partnership
with Corley Manufacturing
of Chattanooga, TN,
the company specializes in
primary breakdown systems
for sawmills and selective
downstream machinery.
Reflecting on the company’s
origins, CEO Chip
Corley said, “Dick Girouard
and Bob Lewis were electronic
innovators, doing any
electronic control application
they could find in the Pacific
Northwest. Over time, they
Readyscan Setworks at a mill.
transitioned into creating setworks for
carriages and edgers. As the industry has
evolved over the past half-century, Lewis
Controls has remained a dependable and
constant presence.”
Bernhagen, describing the company’s
ethos, stated, “We see ourselves as a
blue-collar optimization company, producing
equipment that is simple, effective,
and technologically advanced. Our
team, many of whom have backgrounds
in sawmills, know how to program and
maintain system features to optimize
solutions. Our primary focus is on large
log processing systems for softwood
and hardwood, with our main products
being Carriage Setworks and Scanning,
followed by Edger Optimization.”
Stepping into the leadership role upon
Bernhagen’s retirement is Paul Krotts,
who brings nearly two decades of sales,
financial, and leadership experience in the
wood products industry. Reflecting on the
Readyscan 2.5 Unit 100 Setworks Cabinet
boxed up for shipment.
company’s legacy and future, Krotts said, “Marv has passed on a wealth of expertise to
our skilled team of technical support specialists, production professionals, and engineers,
who are ready to uphold Lewis Controls’ stellar reputation. I am honored to continue the
company’s tradition of cutting-edge design and reliability while evolving our products
to meet future customer needs. Our unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and
customer service will drive our success in the years to come.”
With over 300 systems installed in North America and abroad, Lewis Controls is a
trusted name in the industry. The company’s advanced technology allows for remote
troubleshooting and quick restoration of production. Lewis Controls also offers a full set
of spare parts on deferred billing terms post-installation and provides complimentary
technical phone support. The company’s core values of responsibility and commitment to
customer service set them apart in the industry.
For more information, please visit www.lewiscontrols.com.
TS Manufacturing’s AccuPlacer – 10 Years of Success and Improvement
Earlier this year, TS Manufacturing’s
first AccuPlacer
Stick Placer system marked
its 10th year in operation at
Associated Hardwoods, NC.
“It’s been running 2 shifts, 6
days a week since spring of
2013,” says Riley Smith, Sales
Manager at TS Manufacturing,
headquartered in Lindsay,
ON. “When we first installed
the AccuPlacer it was on
AccuPlacer with Pine Stickering
a 20-year-old stacker, and
while we were confident in
its design and durability, the design of it was so different from what you would typically
see in a sawmill, potential customers were worried about its ability to last.” Since the
first date of operation, it has been running continuously 2 shifts a day, 6 days a week, 50
weeks per year at Associated: resulting in over 60,000 hours of operation.
Since the first installation, TS hasn’t stopped improving the design or operation. “When
we first looked at building the AccuPlacer, our customers needed a stick placer that
would handle some of the most crooked sticks, with up to 3-inch of sweep and a wide
variation in width,” explains Dustin Smith, Engineering Manager. “Our customers are
focused on drying efficiency
and pack stability, with their
mixed lengths and random
widths, they don’t have time
for the stacker operator to be
focused on the stick placer,
they need to ensure the
layer is made up properly.”
Because of this requirement,
the very first AccuPlacer was
designed to handle crooked
sticks with a wide width
range, and to do so with Automatic
Scanning and Rejection, AccuPlacer with Softwood 1x4 Stickering
including a ‘Re-Run’ feature that
allowed double ups, cross ups
or sticks on edge to automatically
be dropped out to be
re-used later, preventing the
stacker line from having to
stop.
The above mounted design
allows it to be retrofitted on
most stackers, provided they
are laying lumber efficiently.
“The first system was a retrofit
on an old stacker, and if
AccuPlacer with New Servo Electric Lift it didn’t lay lumber smoothly,
you would get boards in an
almost shingle effect,” explains Geoff Gannon, Sales. “Being an overhead system, you
still have access to the bundle and it allows you to fix any lumber issues without having
to climb over a stick infeed system, minimizing stops.” The built in gripper sensors to
prevent mislaying sticks helps considerably as well, ensuring that every layer is placed
with sticks correctly sitting flat, and in every position; “Our directive was clear, every
layer had to have sticks oriented correctly, and in the right position and alignment,
and we had to do it with their existing sticks. After watching some existing customers
struggle with crooked sticks on conventional systems, and studying the stick inventory
of some sawmills and lumber yards, it was determined that crookedness was the biggest
challenge for Truly Automatic Stick Placement, as you could tell by watching operators
reverse the chains, and climb out to ‘flip back’ sticks that wouldn’t stick properly oriented
on other systems, we weren’t going to have a ‘reverse’ on our stacker chains, and we
weren’t going to ask customers to ‘just get new sticks,’” remarks Ted Smith, President.
Now, 10 years after the first system went in place there are over a dozen in the field,
with sticks as varied as 1x4’s, fluted and even aluminum sticks being placed on AccuPlacer
stick placers, processing Softwood and hardwoods. The design continues to evolve as
well, whether it’s something as simple as changing the way the Patented Multi-Chains
feed the stick patterns, or more significant like going from Pneumatic lift to Servo
Electric lift on the gripper systems. With over 160,000 hours of proven Stick Placing the
AccuPlacer is here to last.
To learn more, visit www.tsman.com.
Please visit us at Booth #424
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Brunette Machinery: Your Solutions Provider!
Brunette Machinery Company specializes in supplying wood-processing and material-handling
systems to sawmills, power plants, plywood mills and pellet plants across
North America.
Our key products include our extreme-duty stationary Drum Chipper, the Grizzly Mill
Hog — the heavy-weight champion of waste wood grinding; the Brunette BioSizer® — a
high-speed secondary grinder; the Brunette E-Sweeps — electric log sweeps; the Brunette
Reclaimer — a rotary debarker; scalping screens; flare butt reducers; and the RTL® Log
Singulator®.
But we don’t just sell equipment! We collaborate with you to provide solutions designed
to suit your needs. From a single machine to a complete plant system, our products meet
the highest standards, are easy to implement and provide true benefits.
From process planning and equipment selection to start-up and after-sales services, our
team works with you to provide a custom-engineered solution to help you increase uptime
and capacity, minimize energy consumption, and maximize raw material yield in your
mill.
Our qualified technicians are available to assist you either remotely or on-site. They
can help with technical questions, provide complete machine inspections with detailed
follow-up reports and recommend preventative maintenance measures.
Our parts and sales representatives are experienced professionals who are familiar with
all our machines. When you require replacement parts, our team will make sure you get
what you need as soon as possible.
Product Highlights
The Brunette 4840 Horizontal Chipper
The 4840 Horizontal is the newest heavy-duty Chipper in our Drum Chipper line and
is as robust as our other wood processing machines. The 4840 is available in two models,
the 4840H4V Veneer for veneer/cores and the 4840HT Sawmill for trim blocks and
edgings. Both models have powered feedworks and are available with either a bottom or
rear discharge.
The 4840 Horizontal Drum Chipper has the same standard features as our other Chippers,
including:
• a wide throat to accommodate a variety of materials
• a hydraulic cylinder-powered access hood for safe, easy knife changes
• heavy-duty shear pins to protect the swing-away anvil saving valuable production time
• a swing-away anvil assembly with a bolt-on hardened reversible anvil
This Chipper’s new features include a powered top pressroll and four interlocking,
powered bedrolls for continuous, smooth feeding of material. Banner Mini Array monitors
material height to pre-position the top pressroll.
The New Brunette SmartVIBE ®
The Brunette SmartVIBE® is a unique, simple vibrating conveyor designed for lowcost
maintenance and maximum up-time efficiencies. The patented design allows operators
to change the conveyor speed by utilizing a Variable Speed Drive (VFD) to control
the drive motor RPM which affects the conveyor stroke.
The SmartVIBE drive is inboard complete with a single electric motor. An eccentric
shaft, driven by a belt and a sheave, mounted in roller bearing assemblies and connected
to the conveyor with custom elastomer elements that provide trouble-free operation in
summer and winter. The SmartVIBE has no coil springs. It features a springless vibratory
mechanism which is fully balanced at each stroke.
The rocker arm assemblies are mounted on the shaft with B-Loks and provide a link
between the counterbalance beam and the upper trough.
The counterbalance beam is a unique design feature of the Brunette SmartVIBE.
Located under the trough for safe operation, it ensures optimal balance, even at different
speeds. The counterbalance beam runs the entire conveyor length and can be used as a
secondary trough to increase material flow or carry fines when a screen is being used.
This vibrating conveyor can be custom-built to suit your specific needs. The versatility
of the Brunette SmartVIBE lies in the many options available for varied applications.
The conveyor can be constructed in different widths and lengths, size-specific screening
options, rare earth magnets, or a metal detector.
Our newest model, the Brunette SmartVIBE 5830, is 58’’ wide and 30’ long and comes
with a fines screen, metal detector or a metal trap. This model provides the cleanest usable
material flowing into your grinders or chippers maximizing your product yield while
protecting equipment downstream.
Find out more, visit www.brunettemc.com.
BMC Drum Chipper Model
4840H4V Veneer
Brunette Machinery’s SmartVIBE
Model 5830
TAKE
CONTROL
OF YOUR
CHIP
SUPPLY
Introducing USNR’s New Log And Timber Merchandising System
USNR’s LogPro-brand lineal merchandiser system is
equipped with high-speed, ultra-high density BioLuma
sensors in 3 scan zones.
USNR is proud to offer
the industry’s most accurate
high-production merchandising
system featuring the LogPro-brand
merchandiser. US-
NR’s fully integrated solution
maximizes value and volume
recovery from each stem. Our
experience with technology for
integrating mechanical equipment,
PLC controls, scanners
and optimization, is second to
none.
Our merchandising systems
are designed for up to 36-inch
log diameters and 70-foot long
stems. Capable of high piece/log
counts, it is a true infinite-trim
system allowing infinite over-trim lengths, defect cuts and odd lengths if niche markets arise, all
at the touch of a button.
The merchandiser has been refined for safety, performance, reliability and low power
consumption. Its advanced electric design delivers smooth and accurate bucking at high piece/
log counts. The all-electric design reduces energy consumption by at least 40 percent over
previous models.
nality than any other system. It
completely models downstream
machine centers and can remove
waste pieces from the middle of
the stem, model fixed-pattern
breakdown, and manage configurable
routing codes for log sorts.
The well-planned optimizer interface
and parameter setup is easy to
use and manage.
USNR provides everything you
need to build an impressive and
productive operation, including
infeed conveyors, stem kickers,
stem pushers, inclined lug chain
conveyors, traveling saw carriages
and outfeed belt conveyors, along
with our renowned scanning and
optimization solutions including MillTrak 3D.
USNR merchandising systems are capable of high
piece/log counts, designed for logs up to 36” in diameter
and 70’ long stems.
MillTrak 3D is a vision-based measurement system that optimizes log flow during processing.
It outperforms photo eyes, lasers, and proximity detection systems, dramatically reducing
the expense of installing and maintaining dozens of sensors. MillTrak 3D optimizes your step
feeder loading and log gapping and communicates with downstream optimization centers. It’s
cost effective, simple to install and maintain and requires less operator intervention.
Scan for all products
BRUNETTE MACHINERY DRUM CHIPPERS
Our Drum Chippers have a heavy-duty main frame and a rugged high inertia rotor with an oversized shaft mounted in B-Loks.
Key features of our chippers include a hard surfaced, reversible swing-away anvil, primary and secondary anvils, wide infeed
for maxium capacity, and single-piece tapered knives for full-width chipping across the width of the drum.
Our Chippers are available in various sizes and configurations to suit your needs. Brunette Chippers offer excellent cutting
geometry to ensure a superior chip quality with minimal maintenance costs.
Available in transverse and lineal configurations
Transverse bucking is a unique and innovative solution that has proven to be extremely efficient
for merchandising stems at high rates of speed. It can be a better fit for some mills, reducing
the footprint and saving on building costs. However, the lineal merchandising orientation
is more widely accepted in some regions than transverse and has many more installations.
The foundation of excellent optimization is excellent scanning. Transverse scanning with
Lasar2 is a great option when space limitations for a linear scanning layout cannot be overcome.
Lasar2 is ideal for transverse bucking applications as well as carriages, end-doggers
and close-coupled sawing systems. It is a unique and rugged full-coverage high-resolution
3D scanner. Immune to high levels of ambient light, Lasar2 rapidly scans logs and stems with
unparalleled resolution and data density.
The BioLuma 3900L scanning sensor delivers the highest speed, and ultra-high density
(UHD) laser profiling for the most demanding lineal applications. It’s perfect for lineal bucking,
log lines, shape sawing gangs and lineal edgers. Both USNR sensors are sawmill-ready, easy to
install and easy to maintain.
Bucking optimization to increase grade, recovery, and value
USNR’s bucking optimizer features full 3D modeling capabilities to let you capture the
maximum value from every stem. It’s fully customizable and offers more features and functio-
Immune to high levels of ambient
light, Lasar2 rapidly scans logs and
stems for merchandising in a transverse
orientation.
Enhanced safety
Safety is a key aspect of the merchandiser design
which incorporates redundant positioning measurement
systems, safety gates, balanced saw arms to
naturally retract in a power failure emergency and
electro-mechanical safety brakes on travel drives.
These safety advancements eliminate past issues
with hydraulic cylinders.
Merchandised length accuracy is very consistent
because the saws are positioned via flux vector
electronic drives with encoder feedback. Having
the infinite travel of electric saw module positioning
allows most mills to easily expand for higher
throughput by adding additional shifting saws.
Contact us to learn more about this powerful
combination for the log yard. 800-BUY-USNR,
www.usnr.com and www.logprollc.com/equipment/merchandiser.
3 sizes: Model 3230, Model 4830, Model 6040
Available in drop feed or horizontal configurations
Model 4840HB4 Horizontal - 2 configurations:
4840HBV Veneer (shown) and 4840HBT Sawmill
Model 6040 Whole Log - 2 rotors available
Regular pulp chip rotor and MicroChip rotor
1.800.686.6679 • 604.522.3977
www.brunettemc.com • sales@brunettemc.com
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men’s Association, the Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association and the
Hardwood Manufacturers Association.
Miller has worked for A.W. Stiles for seven years. He has worked more than
20 years in the lumber industry. His earlier years were spent at a local hardwood
flooring company, where he started in maintenance and worked his way to production
manager. He graduated from Warren County High School in 1997.
In his free time, Miller enjoys spending time with his family and working on
leather as a hobby. He and his wife of 25 years, April Miller, have one son, Austin
Miller and daughter-in-law Carley Miller.
For more information, please visit www.awscontractorsinc.com.
president-underwriting in 2020. He currently leads a staff specifically involved in
the pricing and placement of coverage for all lines related to Primary Manufacturing
(sawmills, veneer mills, and pallet manufacturing operations).
Prior to working for PLM, Briscoe worked in the insurance industry for 17 years
with Nationwide Insurance and several of its subsidiaries: Nationwide Financial
Network (DE), Allied Insurance Co. (CO), Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. (PA)
and Harleysville Insurance Co. (PA).
Briscoe graduated from Delaware State University in 1994 with a bachelor’s
degree in marketing and from Wesley College in 2004 with an MBA.
In his free time, he enjoys golf, travel, movies, music and church. He and his
wife of 4-1/2 years, Yvonne C. Briscoe, have two sons, two daughters and two
grandsons.
For more information, go to www.plmins.com.
WHO’S WHO VENDORS - Erickson - Continued from page 69
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importers, exporters and lumber yards that buy or sell Softwood and/or hardwood.
Blue Book Services is a member of the North American Wholesale Lumber
Association and National Hardwood Lumber Association.
Erickson has worked for Blue Book Services for 33 years and was promoted to
COO earlier this year. He was introduced to the forest products industry in 2007
when the company was first asked by NAWLA members to fill the gap left by the
abrupt closing of Lumbermen’s Red Book. Erickson was part of the team that extended
their processes and systems for the lumber industry and has been leading
their lumber division since 2012.
Erickson earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business/Economics from Wheaton College
(Wheaton, IL) and an MBA from North Park University (Chicago, IL).
In his free time, he enjoys hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding, cycling, running,
swimming, spending time with family and serving at his church. Erickson has two
children, a son and a daughter, with his wife of 31 years, Christine.
For more information, visit www.lumberbluebook.com or contact Erickson
directly by email merickson@bluebookservices.com or phone (630) 668-3500.
WHO’S WHO VENDORS - Briscoe - Continued from page 69
ciations across the country such as the National Lumber and Building Material
Dealers Association, Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation, North American
Wholesale Lumber Association, Architectural Woodwork Institute, National Hardwood
Lumber Association, Hardwood Manufacturers Association and Appalachian
Hardwood Manufacturers, Inc.
Briscoe has worked for PLM for the past eight years. He began his career in
wood with PLM as a senior territory underwriter managing multiple states/territories.
He was later promoted to director of underwriting and then to assistant vice
In the early 1970s, A.W. Stiles
was a small-town farmer and
factory foreman. A few days after
painting his barn himself, A.W. got
a call from a neighbor who wanted
their barn painted as well.
From there, A.W. continued to
accept work as a painter until he
was an independent commercial
paint contractor and incorporated
in 1976. The completion of a kiln
coating job for Burroughs-Ross-
Colville Co., located in McMinnville,
TN, could be said to represent
Lumber exiting the newly completed A. W. Stiles steam
heated Continuous Dual Path Kiln at Southern Parallel
Forest Products in Albertville, Alabama.
the foundation on which A.W. Stiles
Contractors is now built.
During the time he was growing his business, A.W. fathered two sons––Tony and Tommy Stiles. Tony,
the older son, worked for the family business during his early years but pursued a different career path as
his own family grew.
Tommy, meanwhile, worked alongside his father through high school and college, which he graduated
from in 1990 with a business degree.
Tony eventually returned to the family business, which was then helmed by Tommy. Many changes
were seen at the company in 2004. Tommy’s wife, Christie, joined as office and accounts manager; A.W.
retired; and the company installed its first dry kilns that were manufactured completely in-house.
Now, 19 years later, A.W. Stiles Contractors has manufactured numerous new lumber dry kilns
throughout the country. During the building of those first kilns, Lee Stiles, who is Tony’s son and Tommy’s
nephew, began working for the company. Lee apprenticed under Tommy and learned many facets of the
business. In step with his uncle, Lee earned a business degree in 2008. After Tommy’s unexpected passing
in 2017, Lee took over as company President.
Up until 2010, the company’s customer base was predominately hardwood. It was about an 80 percent
hardwood and 20 percent Softwood business at that time. Since then, the company has grown their market
share in the Softwood industry, especially in the Southeast.
Among the products brought to market by A.W. Stiles Contractors are:
· Continuous dry kilns
· Batch track kilns
· Complete reskins of kiln walls and roofs
· Door repair and replacements
· Construct and install heating coils
· Complete steam line installations
· Relocation of existing dry kilns
· Heat ducting and downcomers for direct fired kilns
· Replacement fan shaft assemblies
· Structural repairs
· Full line parts sales
A.W. Stiles Contractors works through Tinsley Consulting Group of Hot Springs, AR, anytime a continuous
dry kiln project comes through the Stiles bid list. And while A.W. Stiles Contractors can build kilns
largest service department, USNR is committed to delivering superior customer
service.
Having joined USNR in 2022, after the Timber Automation acquisition, Eirvin
brought his experience and knowledge of the industry that spans 27 years to
USNR. His career began in forest management with International Paper in Arkansas,
where he managed, grew, and sold timber. He continued to further hone his
skills as a financial analyst with International Paper, gaining valuable insights into
the financial implications that drive business decisions.
Eirvin continued to gain expertise in the forest products industry during his time
with Simpson Lumber Company, where he successfully managed multiple sawmills,
including a Southern Yellow Pine small log chip-n-saw mill in Georgetown,
SC, and a large log Douglas Fir/Hemlock mill in Tacoma, WA.
Eirvin’s sales region stretches from Texas to Ontario, Canada and extends eastward.
His primary focus is on providing customers with USNR’s comprehensive
offerings, including log merchandising systems with advanced scanning, optimization,
and controls, as well as drum debarking lines and log cranes. USNR has
also applied deep learning AI to enhance their automated grading solutions.
Eirvin graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in St. Louis, MO and then
went on to receive a bachelor of science in Forest Management from the University
of Missouri.
Eirvin and his wife, Catherine, enjoy supporting their two sons’ high-school
soccer and cross-country track endeavors. He cherishes family trips, hunting, and
fishing.
USNR is a member of many important industry associations including Appalachian
Hardwood Manufacturers Inc., APA-Engineered Wood Technology Association,
Council of the Quebec Forest Industry, Hardwood Manufacturers Association,
A.W. Stiles Contractors—Family Owned And Operated Since 1976
Catwalk system for the newly completed
A. W. Stiles steam heated Continuous
Dual Path Kiln at Southern Parallel Forest
Products in Albertville, Alabama.
new from the ground, sometimes it’s possible to add extension chambers to an existing batch kiln, thus
creating a continuous style kiln.
To list a few of our most recent customers who have entrusted us with some of their kiln work:
· Faircloth Forest Products, Inc., Swainsboro, GA
· Potomac Supply, Kinsale, VA
· T.R. Miller Mill Company, Brewton, AL
· Charles Ingram Lumber, Effingham, SC
· Hankins Lumber, Grenada, MS
· Vicksburg Forest Products, Vicksburg, MS
· Langdale Industries, Valdosta, GA
· Camden Timbers, Camden, AR
· Griffin Lumber, Cordele, GA
· Interfor - Multiple locations
· Southern Parallel Forest Products, Albertville, AL
· Claude Howard Lumber Co, Statesboro, GA
A.W. Stiles Contractors has the experience, knowledge and manpower to install, relocate, repair and
modify kilns for whatever their customers need. Many times the kilns can be rebuilt much cheaper than
they can be replaced. Other times, a newly built kiln is more economical. We provide either option.
Lee noted, “We are able to complete jobs quickly and efficiently because we have a capable crew of employees
who do amazing work. Long-term, repeat business has played a significant role in our growth and
track record for quality. In a tight-knit industry like ours, word travels fast if you’re bad at your job. We are
proud of the fact that most of our new customers come from referrals made by our existing customers.”
For all quotes and inquiries, contact Lee Stiles or Casey Miller.
Casey Miller
Mobile: 931-607-7451
Email: casey@awscontractorsinc.com
Office: 931-668-8768
Continued on page 100
Lumber entering the newly completed A.
W. Stiles steam heated Continuous Dual
Path Kiln at Southern Parallel Forest Products
in Albertville, Alabama.
Lee Stiles
Mobile: 931-409-0144
Email: lee@awscontractorsinc.com
More information can also be found at www.awscontractorsinc.com.
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A.W. Stiles Contractors: Family Owned and Operated since 1976.
CUSTOM BUILDS TO MEET YOUR SPECIFICATIONS:
Through the years, A.W. STILES CONTRACTORS has
done everything imaginable to lumber dry kilns. From
complete new green field fabrication and installation
projects to minor repairs.
• Batch Track Kilns & Continuous Kilns
• Aluminum or Steel Structure
• Aluminum or Stainless Steel Interior Wall Sheeting
• Aluminum Corrugated Exterior Wall Sheeting
• High R-Value Polyiso Board Insulation
• Energy Efficient, Non-Proprietary, Extremely User Friendly Controls
• Turnkey Projects
DRY KILNS REPAIRS WE DO ROUTINELY:
• Complete Energy Efficient Rebuilds
• Roof Replacements
• Door Replacements, Existing Door Repairs
• Electrical Controls & Upgrades
• New Coil/Steam Pipe Replacements
• Patching Walls & Roofs
No matter the size of your kiln project, we will be happy to take a look at it with you!
Office: (931) 668-8768 • Fax: (931) 668-7327
286 Bass Lane, McMinnville, Tennessee 37110
Casey Miller: casey@awscontractorsinc.com or cell (931) 607-7451
Lee Stiles: lee@awscontractorsinc.com or cell (931) 409-0144
www.awscontractorsinc.com

Evaluating a Technology Partner? Swap your RFP for an RFI.
By Anthony Muck
(Anthony Muck is currently serving on the NAWLA Leadership
Summit Committee. He is Head of Business Development at DMSi, an
Omaha, NE-based company providing business management software
for the building materials industry.)
At some point or another, businesses find themselves evaluating
potential software partners. Even we at DMSi, who make our bread and
butter from being chosen as software partners, go through this process
when we evaluate vendors to integrate with our software.
To make a wise software investment, we’ve found that you need to
learn whether a vendor can deliver the things that matter most to your
business. But software vendors all build slightly different products.
Businesses that prioritize systems that function like their current one
might end up with software that has the things they want. But they may discover it’s missing the things
they need.
As a software provider, we know vendors respond to information a prospect supplies and demo
features accordingly. We also know that businesses often choose new software by using a formal Request
For Proposal (RFP). The reasoning behind RFPs is simple: with enough information, the “right”
decision reveals itself. The process entails:
1. Making a list of every required and desired feature.
2. Asking vendors whether their system has each feature.
3. Assigning points for each answer.
Presto! The highest scoring vendor has the best software. Right? Wrong. While RFPs can be a helpful
tool for a company to start understanding what different vendors offer, they can also lead businesses in
the wrong direction.
This is because RFPs prioritize software features over business needs. As scorecards, RFPs ask
questions with simple yes/no answers like, “Does the system have feature X?” An RFP doesn’t include
key questions such as, “How can your
system help us cut costs?” Without
open-ended questions, deeper discussions
are missing.
Say Hello to the RFI
So, what’s a business to do? How
can you be thorough without missing
(lumber analogy noted) the forest for
the trees?
We suggest a simple twist on the RFP
by making it an RFI (Request for Information).
An RFI starts with replacing
must-have features with must-have
business improvements, and then asking
a prospective vendor what their software
can do to address the improvements.
It makes sense. Business goals drive
every major company investment. From
opening a new location to adding a new
product line, businesses pursue actions
that help increase revenue, improve
customer loyalty and grow market share.
The same logic should apply when
choosing new software.
To create an RFI for choosing new
software, go through the following three
questions and write down your answers:
1. STRATEGIC GOAL: What does the company need to focus on to be successful over the next
10-15 years?
2. BUSINESS STRATEGY: What should we prioritize in our operation to achieve that goal?
3. IMPROVEMENT GOALS: How can we change processes to better achieve our goals?
Coming up with the answers takes time and discussion, and you’ll need to include insights from executive
leadership. But once you go through this exercise, you will have what you need to ask the most
important question in your RFI: “What can you, the prospective software vendor, do to help us?”
Instead of a feature checklist, vendors will talk about your specific business goals and the different
ways the software might help to achieve them.
With business goals as the conversation
focus, it should become much clearer
what a software vendor can offer and
who you’ll want to partner with. After
all, changing software is a long-term
commitment and you want to know exactly
what you’re getting. With an RFI,
you’ll like the odds of choosing the right
system to help your business achieve
those goals and the right partner to help
you do it.
Learn more at
www.dmsi.com.
Please visit us at Booth #416
Messersmith Manufacturing:
Powering Lumber Facilities For Four Decades
This is Messersmith Manufacturing’s green sawdust
fired boiler system rated at 450 BHP or 15 MMBTU/hr. It
is installed at Roy Anderson Lumber Company in Tompkinsville,
KY and supplies steam for their dry kilns.
Messersmith Manufacturing
Inc. based out of
Bark River, MI is proudly
celebrating 40 years
of supplying wood boiler
systems for industrial
customers. They offer
full design, manufacturing,
installation, and service
of wood fired boiler
systems. Whether it’s for
heating a facility, drying
lumber, or generating
power, Messersmith
boiler systems offers a
solution to fit your needs.
Messersmith offers
a wide range of boiler
room equipment from
full turn-key boiler plants to control systems or conveying upgrades on
an existing boiler system. Their equipment line starts with fuel reclaim
and material handling equipment featuring their Traveling Auger system
for reclaiming wood chips, sawdust, shavings or bark out of a storage bin.
Messersmith’s solid fuel combustion systems feature 40 years of experience
and technology into a system that is user friendly and easy to operate.
They also offer emissions control equipment guaranteed to achieve
state and federal emissions standards.
Jeremy Mortl, co-owner and president of Messersmith says, “Customer
service is our top priority as we strive to build long-term relationships and
business partnerships with our customers. Our customers prefer Messersmith
because service matters. Supporting your success is our commitment.
“We take great pride in the
efficient equipment and reliable
services we offer. Maximizing
system energy efficiency and
minimizing maintenance are
hallmarks of our systems. The
result is a lower total operating
cost that creates increased,
ongoing profitability for our
customers.”
With rising fossil fuel costs,
the ROI of a new wood boiler
system is quite low. One ton of
dry wood residue is the equivalent
of approximately 120 gallons
of propane or 110 therms
of natural gas. Similarly, one
ton of green wood residue is the
equivalent of approximately 92
gallons of propane or 83 therms of natural
gas. The paybacks to drying lumber or generating
energy with wood residues can be
quickly realized. It is also a good long-term
way to control lumber drying and energy
costs without concerns of volatile fossil fuel
markets.
Let our uniquely qualified craftsmen and
technicians provide your company with the
highest quality energy efficient system.
For more information, visit www.burnchips.com.
Jeremy Mortl, Messersmith co-owner and
president, is pictured in front of a Messersmith
Manufacturing’s wood fired combustion system.
“Combustion System Chicago
Flameproof” is a wood fired combustion
system rated at 200 BHP
or 7 MMBTU/hr. Messersmith
Manufacturing installed it at Chicago
Flameproof in Kinsale, VA and
supplies low pressure steam for
their dry kilns.
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Get The Most Out Of Your Production With BID’s AI-Powered Systems
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has triggered the start of a major
revolution in the wood processing industry. AI is here to stay, and you
will notice its presence more often in areas like wood grading, robotic
applications, identification of operational irregularities on production
lines, and automation and optimization decisions.
BID Group is spearheading this revolution with the most recognized
AI solutions in the industry. In fact, with their ability to analyze data
and optimize processes in real-time, BID’s systems are changing the way sawmills operate,
paving the way for more efficiency, maximized production and increased profitability.
The Sawmill of the Future Uses BID’s Smart Vision
BID’s AI-Powered Smart Vision is bringing sawmills to higher productivity levels. The
new system can be deployed at all stages of the process and uses AI to analyze images
from the cameras that constantly watch production and identify objects of interest, leading
to an increase in productivity.
BID’s Smart Vision will better serve its customers by providing the following benefits
and technologies to sawmill and planer mill operations:
•Identification of production anomalies that normally require mechanical and/or
human intervention
•Reduction of major production stoppages and equipment breakdowns
•Alerts when a problem occurs so that action can be taken automatically or manually
•Continuous management and monitoring of one or more stages of the wood
transformation process
•Ongoing measurement of quality control and optimization of equipment
maintenance
BID’s AI-Powered Smart Vision is here to help!
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Log identification using AI
for optimal gap control and
crossed logs detection.
BID’s Robotic Automation
is the Answer
BID Group understands the
importance of precision and efficiency
in a sawmill’s operations.
That’s why we developed advanced
robots that are designed to
pick and sort trim blocks based on
their grade and value. By using
this new technology, sawmills
can be confident about maximizing
their recovery and getting
the most out of their production
process.
BID’s AI-Powered robotic automation
also provides consistent
decision-making, ensuring that each block is sorted accurately and efficiently. This leads
to maximized production, increased profits, and reduced labor costs, as fewer resources
are required to sort and process the trim blocks.
Don’t get left behind in the race for progress. Take advantage of our advanced robots to
stay ahead of the competition and achieve greater success in your industry.
Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you optimize your operations
and maximize your profits. 450-435-2121 | bidgroup.ca
BID Group is dedicated to innovation. Stay tuned because our teams are relentlessly
pushing the limits of what is possible.
BID Group provides industry-leading solutions for its highly valued customers by BID
is the leader in Operational Lifecycle Excellence, transformational wood processing technologies,
and integrated solutions. It’s at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence and Digital
Solutions in the industry, empowering customers to achieve their best overall performance.
BID adds strategic value for its customers through its ability to provide complete, smart
connected, turnkey manufacturing systems that include engineering, project management,
equipment, software, installation, startup, and after-sales parts and services. BID is dedicated
to delivering to its customers superior performance, innovation, remarkable service,
and results through continuous improvement of its products and
services. The company has offices in 18 locations with over 2,000
employees throughout North America situated to serve its global
customer base.
Visit us at bidgroup.ca.
Trimblock sorting done by AI-Powered robots.
Trimblocks that don’t have the right grade are sent out
to the chipper.
Continuous wood
drying greatness
MiCROTEC Enhances Softwood Industry With Innovative Scanning Solutions
MiCROTEC’s QC Assist quality control tool to maximize
grading accuracy and recovery.
After 43 years of servicing
the wood products industry,
MiCROTEC, located
in Corvallis, OR, continues
to provide scanning solutions
to the Softwood sector.
Offering solutions from
the log yard to secondary
processing, MiCROTEC is
the only company offering
scanning and optimization
solutions for the whole wood
product industry. Committed
to providing customers with
economical and sustainable
wood utilization, MiCRO-
TEC provides a wealth
of accurate data for sorting and cutting optimization. For each step of the process,
MiCROTEC offers solutions for the Softwood industry.
MiCROTEC’s patented stereoscopic imaging system, Logeye Stereo, is the only
worldwide scanner that provides a full 360° scan of a log as it’s rolling into the carriage,
headrig, end dogger, or from a transverse to lineal conveyor. Already installed
and operating in several mills in North America, the Logeye Stereo makes sure
logs are fully optimized and ready for sawing the instant it’s dogged or sent through
the sawline. Specialized for the sawmill, the optimization is based on overbark and
underbark diameter, length, curvature, and taper, as well as internal quality features.
Logeye Stereo provides high-precision 360° shape visualization of logs to detect
defects within the log. Using proprietary technology, the Logeye Stereo is integrated
with MiCROTEC Ai, opening the possibilities of detection among Softwood species.
The Logeye Stereo leads to higher throughput speed and vastly improved recovery,
as the entire surface of the log is imaged without shadows or occlusions. Previously
only possible on lineal scanning lines, the scanning can also detect the current
rotation of the log at any point in the process, allowing for full rotation optimization
and turn correction. Logeye Stereo also includes the ability for operators to change a
cut solution board by board during the cutting process. Speaking to the revolutionary
technology, Christian Gruber of Gruber Holz said, “A 3D full log shape reconstruction
was something that nobody else could offer.”
The Logeye Stereo is part of the new MiCROTEC Connect concept, performing
geometric matching at the carriage to achieve CT-based optimization. Combined
with MiCROTEC’s optimization software Maxicut and Optiline, the Logeye Stereo
provides full transparency of the optimized solution overlayed on the live image of
the real log.
For planer mills, MiCROTEC offers a high-performance lineal scanning solution
MiCROTEC’s Logeye Stereo provides unparalleled
pattern optimization.
in the Lucidyne Scanner.
Using MiCROTEC Ai to
grade lumber, the Lucidyne
scanner maximizes fiber and
value recovery and has the
most complete sensor array
in the industry. The Lucidyne
scanner is specialized
for North American grading
needs, allowing for rapid
responses to changes in
the wood basket. Grade
accuracy becomes precise
with the Lucidyne scanner,
minimizing above-grade
classifications in all grades. The scanner integrated with MiCROTEC Ai isn’t fooled
by blond rings, compression wood, or shallow wane. It separates pitch from pitchcolored
knots and can tell the difference between a bark pocket and bark encasement.
With the best track record of uptime in the industry, the Lucidyne scanner provides
the Softwood mills with solutions that extend beyond basic grading needs. Along
with superior defect detection and grading accuracy, the Lucidyne has the lowest cost
of ownership on the market with fewer parts to replace and less maintenance.
Supporting the Lucidyne Scanner, MiCROTEC’s QC Assist quality control tool
evaluates and reports overall grading performance. Bernard Lam, of FH Stoltze Land
and Lumber spoke of the QC Assist’s value, “The QC Assist gives us quantifiable
data to know that the products our mill is sending out is consistent.” QC Assist improves
the efficiency and quality of lumber evaluation, providing seamless communication
with the Lucidyne
system from anywhere in the
scanner’s vicinity. This allows
users to easily verify and
document boards of interest
during the quality control
process. For mills, this means
enhanced customer service,
constant monitoring of grading
quality, and fast feedback
submission through a direct
connection to the MiCRO-
TEC Grading Support Team.
For more information, visit
www.microtec.us.
MiCROTEC’s Lucidyne Scanner integrated with
MiCROTEC Ai.
“The TC kiln saves
up to 50% energy,
compared to traditional
batch kilns”
JD Irving, Canada
“They further the development
of lumber drying”
Moelven, Norway
“A faster and better
way to dry lumber”
Pleasant River, USA
Valutec’s state-of-the-art TC continuous meets the highest standards of drying
quality with minimal moisture content variation and risk of cracks. They also provide
fast drying processes, low energy consumption and high flexibility. All covered in
a robust stainless-steel construction with no need for re-skinning.
No wonder they have become the most exciting choice for future-oriented sawmills
in North America. Read more at valutec.ca
“A partner in our
development”
Setra, Sweden
“An automated
drying process with
high capacity”
Egger Brilon, Germany
“Energy efficiency
is optimized and
the carbon footprint
is minimized”
Ha-Sa, Finland
“The TC kiln offers
superior capacity”
Hasslacher Group, Austria
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Trusted since 1986
Process And Equipment Support From U-C Coatings
You know U-C Coatings
as the Leader in
Wood Protection serving
sawmills, pressure treaters,
plywood plants, and
many other wood products
manufacturing facilities.
We help our customers
deliver high value, great
looking lumber and wood
products to the market.
Beams fresh out of the dip tank.
The highest quality finished
product results from
a combination of the process materials and the application process. In addition to high
performance products, U-C offers application equipment solutions.
The Contechem product line
of Britewood® sapstain and
mold control chemicals are
specifically formulated for use
in protecting fresh sawn lumber.
Each sawmill is unique with
different species, market requirements,
and process conditions.
U-C Coatings will work with
you to determine the best application
method and dilution ratio
for your operation. To simplify
chemical handling, we design,
build and install automated
small bulk delivery systems and
spray equipment. The system reduces
the need for mill personnel
to contact concentrated products
The benefits of Anchorseal®.
which improves quality, enhances
safety, reduces labor and lowers cost. Many customers have commented on how the
spray system provides even coverage with low waste, and how simple it is to operate. With
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treated wood, fencing and
other factory prefinishing
applications. In-house prefinishing
adds value, expands
product offerings, and increases
margins. Our technical
support ensures a productive,
high quality application process
with fast dry times and
consistent color. For efficient,
controlled application, we
offer custom designed spray
systems that take up a very
small footprint in the factory.
They are engineered to deliver
Lumber marked with Gempaint®.
ease of operation, consistency,
and cost effectiveness even at very high production rates. Our water-based, ultra-low
VOC (volatile organic compounds), environmentally friendly product systems are easy to
handle, very low odor and minimize site emissions.
The Gempaint® product line for lumber branding is designed for ease of application,
with fast dry times and excellent hiding. U-C Coatings provides easy to use spray equipment
that works well across any location in your facility. Our team can help train your
personnel for efficiency and great looking results.
U-C Coatings is your partner in the cost-effective production of wood products your
customers will love. Visit us at the 2023 NAWLA Traders Market, call us at 888-363-
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keeps up with changing
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Conrad Forest Products
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Cost Effective Services at Paw Taw John Services Inc.
Another year has passed with
Paw Taw John Services Inc. (PTJ),
of Rathdrum, ID, contributing to the
success of the wood products industry.
Although electrical, electronic, hydraulic,
and pneumatic hardware pricing
and availability were serious concerns
to most everyone in the industry, our
company was still able to deliver many
new systems and products throughout
all manufacturing industries. We
continued to advance our presently
Online Client Support.
owned system technologies in the wood
industry and upgraded Temposonics®
sensor technologies of our distribution center. We have added a new office system to integrate product
quoting and ordering for a more fluid procurement process for our clients.
We are the largest stocking Temposonics® sensors distributor in the United States that includes a
deep inventory in support hardware such as cables, magnets, and connector assemblies. Probe lengths
on the shelf are in 6” increments from 6 inch to 72 inch with some special lengths used by machine
manufacturers. We also distribute Encoder Products encoders and Conexus laser products. This keeps
PTJ uniquely centered in the wood products industry control system world and the cutting edge of
technology advancements.
To add to the multidimensional capabilities of PTJ, we are the only authorized repair facility
for Temposonics® in the United States. Factory-trained technicians and assemblers ensure sensors
and products are repaired efficiently and
expertly.
We specialize in 24-hour repair turn
around. We offer hydraulic valve repair for
commonly used valves in the wood industry
as well as Encoder Products repair, and
Laser line repair. PTJ vendor relationships
are an important part of how the company
is maintained. “Our relationships allow us
to continuously provide the lowest cost for
the highest quality product on the market to
our customers across multiple industries,”
Johnson said. PTJ vendor relationships
include the Temposonics Industrial and
Liquid sensors, cables, Encoder Products, New log breakdown presentation for new
Connexus laser line and Bosch/Rexroth
systems and upgradable.
Valves. Although the Temposonics sales
territory of PTJ is limited to Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Washington, Northern CA, and Oregon due
By Jerry Johnson
to predetermined Temposonics territories,
PTJ has the ability to sell all other products
nationwide.
Our systems division continues to
advance and provide simple, cost effective,
machine controls with upgrading
additions that don’t require all new
hardware or software. Many of the
systems installed last year were carriage
headrig optimization, end dogger scrag
control, stacker gapping control, trimmer/
bin sorter control, edgers and resaws.
They are made for operator simplicity
and are easily adapted to every primary
or secondary log breakdown method.
We always use off the shelf hardware for
our systems which gives the user more
Temposonics® Products Stock.
flexibility in parts support. PTJ steered
away from Black Box technology that
was used in past decades and uses a more program centered approach to machine control. With
PTJ online customer remote systems access, technicians have the ability to link with the system to
set up or change any operational parameter, calibrate scanning systems and provide programming
upgrades and changes. PTJ prioritizes helping customers meet their operating and business needs.
The company delivers exceptional customer service, quick resolution and turnaround time for
customer orders and sales. Johnson offered, “We provide our customer base a level of support you
won’t find on a typical phone call, product quality control and business needs consultation, with
onsite installation.”
With the high demand on OEM machine companies for delivery of new equipment and
increased delivery times, we specialize in providing systems for older equipment whether from
auction or used machine sale companies. This saves the client on outlays and possible delays of
updating a mill operation. PTJ’s proprietary machine control technology provides systems to meet
clients’ individual needs with industry-specific solutions. We have online remote access 24/7 support
on all PTJ systems. Our systems are designed and manufactured with the idea of streamlined
efficiency, user-friendly interface and ease of maintainability. We have engineers available to
provide top-level design assistance.
PTJ’s success sweet spot is having the ability to provide to the user a system that is effective,
makes money, which gives owners the ability to compete in their market. We have entry level systems
and we have systems that are more advanced. As a client grows in profitability and has growth
potential, our systems will grow with that idea in mind.
For more information, visit www.pawtaw.com.
Since the beginning of 2023
Robert Weithofer is Valutec’s
new North American
sales representative.
Valutec: The World Leader in Continuous Kilns
As the leading developer and world leader in
continuous kilns Valutec has delivered more than
1,500 continuous kilns to sawmills around the world.
The latest development is the “TC continuous kiln.”
A sustainable state-of-the-art kiln that combines high
capacity and flexibility with excellent quality and
low energy consumption.
The TC Kiln
Valutec is the only company offering TC kilns.
A kiln type that comes with distinguishing features
such as low energy consumption, high flexibility and
superior capacity. It gives the operator the possibility
to create the ultimate drying process with unlimited
freedom to mix dimensions, minimal moisture content
variation and reduced risk of checking. Annual
capacity can reach 150 million of board feet with
target moisture contents down to around 12-18 percent with a standard deviation of 1
percent. The principle is based on the timber package being fed length-wise through
zones in which the air circulates laterally across the drying channel. This enables
the separate regulation of the climate in different zones according to a schedule that
comes very close to the ideal schedule of a batch kiln.
“The leap in technology has fundamentally changed the way of working at many
sawmills. Higher flexibility creates significant advantages, particularly when it
comes to planning. Competition is extremely tough in the sawmill business, where
margins are tight. So, customers in this sector rely on high efficiency and quality,”
says Robert Larsson, Managing Director, Valutec.
The TC kiln has quickly become a favorite among sawmills around the world and
during the past year Valutec has sold and installed TC kilns to North America, Central
Europe, Scandinavia and Asia.
Customer Feedback
“The TC kiln does a great job, in a lot less time than we’re used to and puts out a
much better product,” says Fred Haigis, Lumber Yard Supervisor, Moose River, US.
“The TC kiln has reduced our energy consumption more than 30 percent,” states
Mario Desjardins, General Manager, J.D. Irving, CA.
“VIDA strives to have the latest technology at all times. It will be very interesting
to evaluate how much the TC kiln can help us streamline our production,” says
Jonas Axelsson, Technical Director, VIDA GROUP, SWE.
“We want to increase the drying capacity at our sawmills in Preding and
Sachsenburg and saw that TC kilns were right for us. They offer a combination of
high capacity and flexibility, without compromising on quality,” says Michael Fercher,
CTO at HASSLACHER Group, AUT.
Valmatics 4.0
Valutec’s control system,
Valmatics 4.0, allows
sawmills around the world
to automate and optimize
drying in all types of lumber
kilns.
Valmatics 4.0 is the only
control system on the market
that combines simulator
technology with adaptive
control, and enables optimization
based on capacity,
quality and energy consumption.
Simultaneously
the new Valmatics 4.0
means modern TC continuous
kiln functions can be
put to full use. All the kiln
operator needs to know is
the incoming and desired
outcoming moisture content
– the system does the rest.
This frees up time for more
important operations such
as saw planning, quality
control and sampling.
A Sustainable Kiln
The TC kiln is probably
the market’s most
sustainable timber kiln.
Constructed in stainless
steel, resistant to thermal
expansion and fatigue, the
Valutec’s kilns are constructed in stainless steel,
giving them a superior longevity and minimal
maintenance requirement.
Canada’s first TC kiln was commissioned at JD Irving,
Chipman, NB. It has a capacity of 125 million board
feet and according to the customer it delivers excellent
quality with a reduced energy consumption.
kiln has superior longevity and requires minimal maintenance. Studies show that
Valutec’s stainless steel TC continuous kiln emits 23 tons less CO2 per year than the
correspondent kiln built in aluminum. Twenty-three tons of CO2 is about as much as
three hectares of coniferous forest absorb in a year.
For more information, visit www.valutec.ca.
Please visit us at Booth #559
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SII Dry Kilns Celebrates Over 50 Years of Serving The Lumber Industry
SII Dry Kilns manufacturing plant in Lexington, NC.
The foundation for SII Dry Kilns, located in Lexington, NC, was originally laid in 1970 by Paul D.
Mathews when he began selling and installing kilns manufactured by existing kiln manufacturers. By
1976 he was joined by his youngest son Tom Mathews. Tom’s desire to manufacture their own products
is what eventually took shape into SII Dry Kilns. In the early 1990’s, they were joined by Paul’s
other children, Dan and Paula. The SII family gradually molded their individual strengths, vision, and
hard work into one of the most successful Dry Kiln companies in the U.S.
Today, SII Dry Kilns has one of the best if not the best reputation in the hardwood kiln industry
and for the last 10 years we have been working hard to establish that same reputation in the SOF-
TWOOD industry! SII provides continuous “DPK” dry kilns, package loaded kilns and double track
traditional batch style track kilns.
Our Softwood Kiln Features:
• Prefabricated 3” thick R-22 kiln panels of aluminum or stainless-steel construction.
Manufactured in our plant for quality, NEVER field fabricated.
• The heaviest steel or aluminum structures in the industry.
• Fan systems providing up to 1500 FPM.
• Insulated aluminum roof vents for on/off or modulating control.
• Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLC controls and Motor Controls.
• Continuous flow “Dual Path Kilns” and traditional Batch kilns.
Heating Systems:
• Direct fired systems for green or dry biomass fuels or natural gas.
• Steam coils available in steel or stainless steel with aluminum fins.
• Emergency by-pass systems are provided on all biomass systems.
WE NOW OFFER COMPLETE TURN-KEY PROJECTS
At SII, we realize that aside from the actual sawmill, drying lumber is one of the largest energy
costs that any sawmill faces. In the last year we have seen several competitors offer reworked
“progressive kiln” designs from the past with minor modifications calling them “new concepts.”
In addition to the increased drying production, the other major accomplishment of the “Dual Path”
concept is the ENERGY SAVINGS. Unfortunately, these “new” ideas do not provide the ability to
pre-heat the entering lumber and cool down while conditioning
the exiting lumber strictly by moving air across
the opposing tracks. The preheating of green lumber is the
most important aspect of the DPK design that creates the
energy savings.
Fast forward 50 years and our family’s third generation
is currently active in the company and continues the
tradition learned from their grandparents and parents that
maintaining a reliable reputation is our number one goal.
Brian Turlington, CEO, has been with SII for 27 years.
Ben Mathews, President, has been with SII for 20 years.
Mary Mathews, Inside Sales Manager, has been with the
company for 10 years.
Each family member has found their own niche as
they work their way through the business, being able to
use their individual strengths and come together as one
company. Each growing up watching Paul D., Tom, Dan,
and Paula’s way of creating a successful kiln company
and have been able to take the company into the next
generation of computerized innovations, thus moving
forward not only in generations but in technology.
SII Chairman Dan Mathews agrees that “While we agree
that designs and products should constantly evolve and improve,
we also agree that some things should stay
the same. Things such as customer relationships,
honoring promises, your word should mean something
and supporting our customers long after
the project is completed.”
Family business involves trust, letting each
person use their individual strengths to excel in
their area of the company, ultimately coming
together as a family and a business to create
well designed products and machinery. Cultural
changes in the world and in the industry means
younger generations have a lot to bring to the
table that can move our products into the future
to be more cost efficient and utilize the latest
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Celebrating over 50 years in business is a
Edwards Wood Products,
milestone that we are very proud of and know that
Laurinburg, NC
our company founders would be as well. We look
forward to many years of continued success and
respectfully ask that you contact us (800-545-6379) with any lumber drying needs you may have.
More details are available at www.siidrykilns.com.
Please visit us at Booth #649
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WHO’S WHO VENDORS - Eirvin - Continued from page 88
Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association, Interior Lumber Manufacturers’
Association, Kentucky Forest Industries Association, Maritime
Lumber Bureau, Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association, North
American Wholesale Lumber Association, Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers
Association, National Hardwood Lumber Association, Ontario
Forestry Industries Association, Pennsylvania Forest Products Association,
Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association, Southern Forest
Products Association, Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association,
Virginia Forest Products Association, Western Hardwood Association,
Wood Machinery Manufacturers Association and Western Wood Products
Association.
To learn more, call 843-344-3356, email matthew.eirvin@usnr.com or
visit usnr.com.
Amy Coyner is a Sales Account Manager at
MiCROTEC, located in Corvallis, OR, a company
specializing in scanning and optimization solutions
for the Softwood and hardwood industries.
As a Sales Account Manager, Coyner is responsible
for providing MiCROTEC’s innovative scanning
solutions to customers across the Midwest
United States and Canada.
Prior to joining MiCROTEC, Coyner owned and
operated eLIMBS, LLC from 2003 to 2022. She
Amy Coyner
has valuable experience in the industry, which she
brings to her current role.
Coyner’s educational background includes a bachelor’s degrees in English
and Psychology from Queens University in Charlotte, NC.
Outside of her professional life, Coyner enjoys various hobbies and interests
such as horseback riding, shooting, playing the piano and spending
time with her family.
MiCROTEC is a member of Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers
Association, Southern Forest Products Association, Indiana Hardwood
Lumbermen’s Association, National Hardwood Lumber Association and
Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association.
For more information or inquiries, please contact Amy Coyner at amy.
coyner@microtec.us or visit www.microtec.us.
Nelson K. Miller is owner of Air Systems Mfg.
of Lenoir Inc. in Lenoir, NC.
Air Systems Mfg. of Lenoir offers dust collection
and filtration systems used in the forest products
industry. In addition to new items an extensive
inventory of reconditioned equipment is also
available.
The company was founded in 1988 by Miller.
Additional services offered include troubleshooting,
written assessments, conceptual and final
Nelson K. Miller
design, as well as on-site maintenance.
Miller’s first position working with air filtration
and dust collection machinery was in 1972 as an installer of dust collection
equipment. That same year he graduated from North Iredell High
School in Statesville, NC.
Miller and his wife, Althea, have one son. In his free time, Miller enjoys
classic cars and hunting.
For more information, visit www.airsystemsmfg.com.
Ingo Wallocha joined Nyle Dry Kilns, located
in Brewer, ME, as their new VP of International
Sales.
Wallocha brought more than 20 years of experience
in the kiln drying industry to Nyle Dry Kilns.
He started working for Brunner Hildebrand out of
Germany after finishing his MBA in economics in
Heidelberg. There he gathered valuable experience
in the international market and became responsible
for the North American sales area. After
Ingo Wallocha
that, Wallocha and his family took the opportunity to
move to Canada, where Valutec AB, out of Sweden,
wanted to open their first North American sales office. Within seven
years, Wallocha established Valutec as a major supplier for continuous
kilns in the North American market with customers such as Pleasant River
Lumber, Hampton Lumber, and JD Irving.
Wallocha’s family - wife and three kids, all Canadian citizens - started
Continued on page 142
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Valutec: The World Leader in Continuous Kilns
Lumber Blue Book – Serving the Entire Supply Chain
Lumber Blue Book has been the industry’s trusted
resource to find new suppliers and customers, and make
informed credit decisions, since it launched in 2009 as a
replacement for Lumbermens’ Red Book that had unexpectedly
closed its business.
Given the uncertainty in today’s market, the need
for Lumber Blue Book throughout the supply chain has
never been greater.
Helping You Find New Customers
As markets change, there is constant pressure for sales
professionals to continuously strengthen and diversify
their customer portfolio. Lumber Blue Book reports on
over 20,000 buying organizations, including wholesalers,
secondary manufacturers, distribution yards, pro dealers and retail lumber yards.
Your sales team can quickly compile a list of potential customers by segmenting the database using
criteria such as location, products or species handled, size of business and much more! Search results
can be exported as a CSV file or plotted on Google Maps.
Since the data is all online, it is always real-time and accessible anywhere. Lumber Blue Book’s
free mobile app provides the data in a mobile-friendly format for the remote worker.
Greg Langford, President of Mason Forest Products, Inc. in Hattiesburg, MS, is one of many
active, satisfied customers. “The Lumber Blue Book search engine and database has allowed us to
zero in on specific customers in specific regions, quickly and efficiently, helping eliminate dead-end
leads,” he enthuses. “Blue Book is the first thing I showed a young salesman I recently hired!”
Helping You Find New Suppliers
On the other end of the supply chain, Lumber Blue Book is helping buyers to find reputable and
reliable suppliers. No buyer wants to rely solely on the results of a Google search to locate a new
supplier.
Lumber Blue Book’s database includes nearly 3,000 lumber mills and over 3,000 wholesalers,
indexed by products and species these companies handle. In minutes, a buyer can generate a list of
potential suppliers, narrowing by geographic location and dozens of other data points.
As you dig deeper into your diligence on a potential supplier, details like date business started and
key business contacts/titles are included in your subscription.
Helping You Develop New Markets
Industry consolidation is forcing lumber companies to innovate rapidly, and Lumber Blue Book is
the perfect resource to help you analyze new market opportunities.
Whether you are considering a geographic expansion, or adding a new product line, Lumber Blue
Book can provide important metrics about the market potential.
For several years, Sherwood Lumber Corporation, headquartered in Melville, NY, has relied
on Lumber Blue Book to develop new markets. Mike Goodman, Sherwood Lumber’s Director of
Finance/General Counsel, comments, “Lumber Blue Book’s detailed database and friendly staff have
been an important resource to help us strategically grow our geographic reach.”
Helping You Lower Credit Risk
Lumber Blue Book is also the industry-proven resource to help credit professionals make informed
decisions.
Each month, mills, manufacturers, and wholesalers provide Blue Book with over $2 billion of
industry-specific Accounts Receivable (“A/R”) aging data. This information is analyzed and used to
generate credit ratings, scores, and reports tailored to the unique needs of the lumber industry.
Trent Johnson, Lumber Blue Book’s team leader, is routinely on the phone with industry credit
managers to review recent pay trends and business events related to both current and prospective
customers. “I love the fast-paced environment of this industry; it’s rewarding to help Blue Book
Members stay informed on what’s happening with their customers – both positively and negatively.
We provide valuable information to help our subscribers protect and grow their bottom line.”
Blue Book’s in-depth credit reports include commercial credit data licensed from Experian. When
combined with the industry-specific data Blue Book collects, there is no better resource for evaluating
the credit risk of your customers or prospective customers.
Account monitoring services are also available to alert you by email whenever a significant credit
event on a key customer is reported. In the event a customer refuses to pay, Lumber Blue Book has a
team of specialists who can help collect outstanding receivables.
In these times of uncertainty, you can trust Lumber Blue Book to provide the information you need
to find new suppliers, grow sales and lower credit risk. Learn more about Lumber Blue Book and
subscribe to receive free industry news alerts at www.lumberbluebook.com.
Lumber Blue Book will be exhibiting at the 2023 NAWLA Trader’s Market in Columbus, OH,
November 8-10.
Visit us at Booth #425
The Lumber Blue Book team. Back row (left to right): Mark Erickson, Kirk Soule,
Trent Johnson, Dalton Van Esselstyn. Front row (left to right): Julie Brown, Leticia
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Cooper Expands Equipment Offerings and New Website
Cooper Machine has been recognized
as being the Home of The Scragg for our
long-lasting Overhead and Chain Scraggs
for over 45 years. These machines
are workhorses to provide cants, ties,
mats and lumber, and are so successful
because they are versatile. But we also
make a lot of other great equipment as
well, from Merchandising/Debarking
Systems, Trimmers, Slab Recovery Systems
and Sorting Systems.
We remain a family-owned business,
and work to continue that feeling when
selling and servicing our equipment. We
like to keep up with not only technology
changes but market changes as well to
meet customers’ needs to make their
mills more profitable and efficient. For
example, we have been using more electric
servo motors and electric cylinders
to save on maintenance and installation
costs over using hydraulic motors and
cylinders. This is now offered on our
Merchandising Line with single or multiple
saws to cut tree-length logs into specific
sizes. This can be used for both logs
as well as other round materials such
as posts, poles, etc. Our newest higher
speed model has five optimized saws
with servo motors to cut variable lengths.
We then either send the bolts/poles/posts
to a Sorter, Debarker Line or a Peeling
Line. We use Automation & Electronics
to provide Allen Bradley PLC, 2D XY
scanning or 3D optimization.
Historically we have provided equipment
to small and mid-size sawmill and
pallet mills. We are pleased to now offer
EWD equipment for our mid-size and
Cooper Overhead Scragg with
A&E Controls
larger customers. Since 1862, EWD with
250 employees located in Altotting, Germany,
is one of the world’s leading companies
in sawmill design and equipment.
Working with EWD will offer Cooper
Machine customers higher production
options including an Optimized Edger,
Band Saws for log breakdown as well as
resawing, Chipper Canters, Profilers and
more. All EWD machines come with
EWD Scanning, Optimization and PLC
Systems, with support and parts offered
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challenges present even in the best
of times. Today, supply chain issues,
employee turnover, and rising costs add
to these challenges creating mounting
pressure on the industry.
In challenging times like these, you need a team of experienced professionals to guide you through important
decisions. One of the most important decisions for your business is the purchase of insurance. This is where Continental
Underwriters, Inc. comes in. We specialize in all aspects of forest products insurance, and in everything
we do, we advocate fiercely for our customers. Together with your local insurance agent, we help you manage and
mitigate risk, and if you suffer a loss, we work to get you back up and running as quickly as possible.
WHO WE ARE
Founded in 2013, our team has over 175 years of insurance experience, including 125 years specific to the forest
products industry. It is our mission to bring quality, passion, and expertise back to the insurance industry. As a
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Underwriting
Our underwriters know the forest products industry. They understand the challenges and the opportunities, and
they know how the insurance market responds to each. We partner with over 30 insurance carriers that specialize
in, or have an affinity for, forest products. These carriers are valued partners, enabling us to negotiate competitive
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Analyzing operations, pinpointing risks, and providing solutions is what we do. With our unique, consultative
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by Cooper Machine. Like
Cooper Machine’s equipment,
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benefits as well.
EWD will meticulously
design a single machine
or an entire line to fit your
mill. Their circular profiling
system includes an infeed
system to precisely orient
the log with the 3D True
shape scanning and optimization
system either to the
machine center line, or it can
be shifted to the side depending on the
shape and sweep to get the best recovery
of every log. This machine is able to
curve saw by means of a sliding frame.
A chipper canter or profiling unit can be
added as well. This can be incorporated
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the cants. This line is designed for
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products for the horizontal resawing.
In the primary breakdown you
EWD Reducer Circular Saw
get up to 4 saw boards up to 4” thick.
The secondary breakdown will allow
two side boards to be profiled up to 1
3/4” thick. Larger logs can be sawn in a
secondary breakdown with up to 4 side
boards that will be sent to the optimizing
edger.
We are excited to roll out our new
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You can find our equipment offerings by
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Taylor X-Series Lift
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with capacities
up to 125,000-lbs, are
specifically engineered
to meet the needs of
our customers and have
served the wood industry
for decades. We also
have full battery electric
Taylor also offers a full line of Terberg Taylor Americas
yard tractors to assist with trailer movements within
our customers’ facilities.
versions of our heavy
lift trucks available in
key capacities. Our GT-Series
of Taylor Lift Trucks
are available to handle all
your smaller lift needs with
capacities from 4,000-lbs
to 18,000-lbs. GT Lift
Trucks are rugged and built
for long life, offering solid
performance in a smaller,
dependable forklift,
comfort and control with
simple ergonomic design
and powerful engines with
Taylor’s GT-Series of Taylor Lift Trucks are available
to handle all your smaller lift needs with capacities from
4,000-lbs to 18,000-lbs.
electronic engine monitoring. We also offer a full line of Terberg Taylor
Americas yard tractors to assist with trailer movements within our customers
facilities. For additional information on the Taylor Product Line, visit www.
taylorbigred.com.
Taylor Products are backed by Taylor Sudden Service’s 24/7 Service And
Support Network. Taylor Sudden Service prides itself on being there when
you need us. Companies continue to work longer hours to keep up with
increasing demands, and Taylor Sudden Service is no different. It is nice to
know that technicians are on call 24/7 to provide the parts or service to get
you back up and running when equipment breaks down. Backed by a network
of parts and service centers, a nationwide dealer support organization and
factory-trained service technicians, Taylor Sudden Service is committed to
providing the industry’s best parts and service support. For information on
Taylor Sudden Service, visit www.taylorsuddenservice.com.
Please visit us at Booth #201
Fort Wayne, IN - Biolube engineers went over and above the industry’s safety
standards while finding a sensible production solution in today’s tough economy
and supply chain. Operators will immediately notice the improved safety features
on the Lubie® 1000 Spray System, which incorporates a pressure relief valve on
a robust re-designed venturi block.
The 1000 Series Lube Master Spray System, recently developed by the Biolube
team of engineers, boasts safety and ease-of-use features. Its Osha-compliant
pressure vessel and a redesigned Venturi with Lubie, Biolube’s famous mascot,
engraved with a smile to the operator.
Key Features
• New safety relief valve
• Osha-compliant pressure vessel
• Increased durability
• New manifold design with less components-backwards compatible with
the 900 series tanks
• Safety cap with QR code to operator’s manual
• Serialization for easy asset and warranty tracking
• Shorter delivery times-less than 2 weeks
• 100% satisfaction guarantee
The rugged Lubie spray system is specifically designed for Lubie products
and backed with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Lubie Systems are reliable and a
cost-effective way to accurately atomize the correct formula of Lubie Lube onto
the saw blade, wheel or other tooling.
“Simply install the nozzles, connect your air supply and the spray system is
operational. Lube flow is quickly and easily adjusted. Because the LubeMaster
system is all pneumatic, only plant air is needed.” Kelly Johnson, co-owner.
“Customers report longer blade life and quicker turn-around in the file room.
Filer’s will spend less time cleaning and sharpening blades.” - Johnson added.
For a limited time, receive a FREE DRUM of Lubie® Saw Lubricant when
you order a New Lubie 1000 Spray System!
Easily Installs On:
• Band sawmills of all sizes, both vertical and horizontal
• Thin Kerf Gang Rips and edgers
• Finger jointers, moulders, Scragg mills, package saws and more
Over the years, the Lubie product line evolved because of the demand for
more cost efficient and ecologically friendly lubricants and coolants. Today,
over 1,000 installations of Lubie saw lubrication systems have been installed on
head rigs, line bars, edgers, pallet saws, gang rips, finger jointers and moulders.
Biolube is dedicated to providing the sawmill industry with trouble-free Lubie®
spray application equipment and proven saw lubricants, moulder bed lubricants,
grinding coolants, blade & pitch cleaners and other specialty products.
Visit Biolube’s full list of authorized Lubie partners at www.biolube1.com
along with a complete list of Lubie products or request a brochure at sales@
biolube1.com.
1000 Series Lube Master Spray
System accurately atomizes
the correct Lubie ® formula for
specific applications.
Laurinburg, NC
New venturi block and
manifold designed with
safety and durability in mind.
Spray bar versatile enough for
a variety of factory-installed
equipment or added to
existing equipment.
Lubie® is the leader and original innovator in saw lubrication for over 20 years.
Lubie®, a Federally Registered Trademark of Biolube, is the only name you can trust
to provide trouble free Lubie® spray application equipment and proven saw lubricants,
moulder bed lubricants, grinding coolants, pitch cleaners and other specialty
products.
All products are covered by a 100% satisfaction guarantee, distributed nationwide
by distributors who know the woodworking industry and work with you to improve
your mill’s efficiency.
The Lubie logo, Lubie TM, and all products denoted with ® or TM are registered
trademarks of Biolube.
Biolube, Inc., 4611 Newaygo Road, Suite D, Fort Wayne, IN 46808 • 260-414-9633
American Wood Technology: An Innovative Leader In Lumber Treatment
Pictured for American Wood Technology are
(from left) Bror Moldrup (IWT Denmark), Claus
Staalner and Philip Moldrup (IWT Denmark.)
American Wood Technology is based in Jefferson
Georgia (Atlanta Area) and is one of the largest
suppliers to our industry of lumber treating plants and
processing equipment. We offer our industry turn-key
treating plants for Thermo Modification, oil and water
born preservatives.
We are uniquely positioned as the exclusive Sales
Agent and supplier for IWT-Moldrup who is the
largest and longest lasting single supplier of Wood
Treating plants in the world!
American Wood Technology was established and
is operated by an industry veteran of 40 years, Claus
Staalner and like IWT-Moldrup, who is a 3rd generation
family business, we are not your typical corporate
type supplier, but strive for a most personal relationship
with our clients for the best possible outcome
for all our projects. IWT-Moldrup out of Denmark and
Singapore, has more than 1100 wood treating plants in
operation today and AWT has supplied plants all over
the United States and Canada. Recently we supplied
a new treating plant in Alabama and have two new
plants being installed in North Carolina and Louisiana.
We offer only the latest features and components
AWT’s treating chamber just completed treatment
of Southern Yellow Pine 6x6s.
Pictured is an AWT automated plant with drip
stations and trays
in treatment technology, which offers our client some
significant advantages. In today’s tight labor market,
it is of utmost importance that our clients can operate
their plant with a minimum of personnel as well as
being able to use people with limited process experience.
We offer automated in and out feed solutions
and a number of our plant installations today are
“lights out” type installations meaning you will be
able to operate a complete treating plant with one
person only. The plant is controlled by our fully integrable
control system allowing an operator to follow
and to operate the plant from anywhere both on site
and remotely and at any time. With the plant having a
fully automatic storage setup for untreated lumber for
e.g. a days production, a fully automatic feeding and
emptying functionality for the treating plant itself and
an automated drip off station (or stations) allowing
for same volume, one operator can simply load one
production run at any given time and upon its completion,
come back and unload same and simply repeat
the process. It goes without saying that such a set up
will not only offer its owner a significant increase in
production volume on the same site footage compared
to a traditional type treating plant but will also offer a
significant reduced cost per board foot, again compared
to a traditional style wood preservative treating
plant.
The treating world is changing! Where we used to
see lumber treating being offered by established and
well-known treaters throughout our continent, we now
see a shift where the treating products are being offered
directly from the Sawmills changing the supply
chain upstream and closer to its original source. The
traditional treaters are, as mentioned, well established
in the supply chain and have been very reluctant to
change! This has allowed Sawmills an opportunity
to offer its clientele a new and more direct source of
supply and in doing so has also opened the field for
innovations and new technologies and methodologies.
We at American Wood Technology are excited about
being part of this new paradigm shift in our market
place and we are looking forward to meeting more
and more new potential mill owners as well as being
able to assist the established wood treating market
folk with the latest and newest technologies. American
Wood Technology works with dimension lumber
applications, railroad ties, bridge timbers, utility
poles, fence and agricultural pole and fence products,
hardwoods for Thermo Modification application –
anything extending the beautification of our industry’s
lumber products.
Corley Sawmill Machinery
Lewis Controls Optimization
Throughout 4 generations, our sole focus has been on
the design and manufacture of rugged and dependable
sawmill machinery that will help you run a profitable
operation. We don’t have any side line businesses, only
sawmill machinery and we promise to back it up with
first class personal service.
• Tilted Carriages
• Flat Carriages
• Band Mills
• Log Turners
• Slabbers
• Tyrone-Berry Drives
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Phone 423-698-0284
www.corleymfg.com
• Ready Scan II Optimization
• Shape Scan 360
• Small Log Optimization
• Edger Optimizers
• Custom Controls
Cornelius, Oregon
Phone: 503-648-9119
www.lewiscontrols.com
USA Representative for Linck Profiling Lines
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Equipment / Dry Kiln Manufacturers / Other Vendors
KopCoat - Your Partners in Lumber Protection
Softwood mill log yard
Brady Johnson, Kelly Johnson and Deb Johnson, Biolube
Inc., Fort Wayne, IN
Kirk Forbes, Sonia Marchesini and Ryan Coates, Brunette
Machinery Co. Inc., Surrey, BC
Jeremy and Tiffany Howard, Adam and Janie Duplisea, and Kim and Jeremy Pitts, Nyle Dry Kilns, Brewer, ME
Sales and Service Specialist Hayden Huddleston verifying
treatment system specifications
Wood is the most renewable, natural resource the
world produces. Properly managed forests will regenerate
after harvest, sustaining continual, repetitive utilization
over centuries. The environmental benefits of wood
are at the forefront today, as carbon sequestration has
taken center stage in the global warming conversation.
Wood is a preferred building material due to the value
and strength it offers. The appearance of wood is preferred
aesthetically for bringing warmth to home décor.
Simply put, wood is good. But, like all good things, wood
can be better with a little help. That improvement on the
natural beauty, durability, and environmental benefit of
wood, is what KopCoat’s wood and material business
unit is all about. The longer wood lasts, the more each
of these positive attributes are accentuated.
Haven’t heard of KopCoat Protection Products?
That’s okay. Allow us to introduce ourselves. KopCoat
has been working behind the scenes, serving the forest
products industry for 40 years. KopCoat builds partnerships
that support lumber companies and other forest
products manufacturers to optimize the wood they
make and use. KopCoat is a global leader in specialty
chemical programs and application equipment to protect
Weight-metered chemical room setup
building materials, forest products, and farm products,
from biological and weathering damage. KopCoat
partners with over 150 forest products companies to
protect their wood resources from rot, decay, mold,
mildew, stain, and insect damage. KopCoat believes in
responsibly utilizing the wood produced by forests in the
U.S. and around the world, striving to build the world on
durable wood.
KopCoat offers wood protection industrially for lumber
manufacturers, railroad tie treaters, and engineered
wood manufacturers. We offer protection for everything
around the home, on the home, and in the home.
Construction lumber, interior wood finishings, timber
framing, fencing, decking, trim, windows, and doors are
all wood products KopCoat takes great pride in creating
solutions for protecting. When you use KopCoat, you
optimize and maximize the life of the wood used for
these products.
KopCoat’s strength is establishing relationships built
on customer service. Admittedly, this is an often-overused
cliché for companies. However, KopCoat takes
this very seriously. We understand that many of our
forest products customers’ primary business, is not
treating their wood with preservatives, so we embrace
being their onsite treatment resource. We have sales
and service specialists across the country that service
our customers as often as each requires. We engage
our customers in a mutually agreed upon, individual-
ized, action plan that our representatives execute, in cooperation
with our customers. We facilitate testing and
validation of the prescribed treatment for each customer
and invest time in communicating and explaining the
results to their pertinent staff and leadership. We call
our approach to service, “Totally Outrageous Service”.
Outrageous is a strong claim, but it’s one we take seriously,
and hold ourselves accountable to, when we earn
a company’s business.
Being a service, rather than a sales company,
allows us to provide a full package of R&D, innovation,
and equipment solutions to our customers. KopCoat
maintains over 100 patents in chemical preservation
technology. Developing innovative, wood preservative
technology is a priority, so we are prepared to adapt, as
wood destroying organisms do, and keep our customer’s
products protected. KopCoat also has the ability to
bring application equipment engineering and installation
services to our customers, through our TDS Technologies
group. TDS personnel are proficient with dip tanks,
linear and transverse spray boxes, and mixing/metering
equipment.
We welcome the opportunity to answer questions and
explore opportunities to help protect the wood you make
and use. Please visit our website www.kop-coat.com,
email us at ippd@kop-coat.com, or call our office at
(412) 227-2426.
Please visit us at Booth #322.
Jay Lilly, Real Performance Machinery LLC, Summerville, SC; Chris Taylor, Roland
Davyduke, Jess Meddock, Shawn Guibergia, Daniel Gravely, Brad Farynuk, Richard
Fetter and Bennett Preston, Real Performance Machinery LLC, Independence, VA
Norvin Laudon, Amy Coyner, Tommy Bain, Kenzie Hand, Casey Kissell and Marcus
Trisdale, MiCROTEC, Corvallis, OR
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE THE GRADE?
Rob Anatra, Taylor Machine Works Inc., Louisville, MS;
and Zach Miller, The Softwood Forest Products Buyer,
Memphis, TN
Ronald Clawson, Kop Coat, Pittsburgh, PA; and Bernie
Nugent, Warren Trask Co., Lakeville, MA
Woody Rich, Legna Software LLC, Winston-Salem, NC;
and Rick Ostrom and John Curley, Seaboard International
Forest Products LLC, Nashua, NH
Introducing The Grader Academy by NELMA, a FREE interactive on-line
grader training program. Built by the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturer’s
Association as a grader training tool for Eastern White Pine and Spruce-Pine-
Fir species, The Grader Academy is now available to the entire industry.
*Learn about lumber grading standards
*Test your grade rule knowledge
*Play Above-Board, the real-time Grader Game
*Compete with your friends and colleagues
Keith Price, Corley Mfg. Co., Lexington, TN; Chris Hough, Paul Krotts, Lewis Controls
Inc., Cornelius, OR; Doyle Kitchings, Chuck Boaz and Jim Burris, Corley Mfg. Co.,
Chattanooga, TN
Lance Mustard and Joe Korac, Automation & Electronics USA, Arden, NC; Logan Josey,
Josey Lumber Co. Inc., Scotland Neck, NC; Peter McCarty, TS Manufacturing Co.,
Dover-Foxcroft, ME; Riley Smith, TS Manufacturing Co., Lindsay, ON; Tripp Josey, Josey
Lumber Co. Inc., Scotland Neck, NC; Geoff Gannon, TS Manufacturing Co., Plymouth,
NH
Additional photos on page 112
Visit www.graderacademy.org to test your knowledge and skills at
the lumber grading profession.
© 2018 NELMA
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Dan and Jenny Claridge, Terri and Chuck Dotson, Thompson River Lumber Co.,
Thompson Falls, MT
Additional photos on page 14
Mark Swinth, Brett Slaughter, Mark Kelly, Terry Rasmussen, Tyler Robitaille and Aaron
Fleming, Elk Creek Forest Products LLC, McMinnville, OR
Additional photos on page 18
Anne Marie Levis, Timber Products Company, Springfield, OR; Greg Simon, Veneer
Technologies Inc., Newport, NC; Chris Knowles, Timber Products Company, Springfield,
OR; Rachel Shaw, Timber Products Company, Corinth, MS; and Kendall Conroy,
Timber Products Company, Springfield, OR
Additional photos on page 22
Continued on page 42
Vol.50 No.2 Serving Forest Products Buyers Worldwide OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2023
Lawson Maury and Adam Moran, Hermitage Hardwood Lumber Sales Inc.,
Cookeville, TN
The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) recently hosted 14 companies
in their hardwood pavilion at Tecno Mueble, held in Guadalajara, Mexico.
An additional five U.S. companies exhibited as well in their own booths at the
event.
Tecno Mueble markets itself as the business platform that connects machinery
with accessory suppliers for furniture manufacturing, and the woodworking
industry with manufacturers, traders and material distributors. Manufacturers,
professional service representatives, such as industrial designers, architects and
merchant traders, attend this event to increase their business connections and stay
up-to-date on services, products and technology.
Learn more at www.tecnomueble.com. n
Brian Farrier, Ruben Gonzalez and Greg Ritchie, Banks Hardwoods Inc., White
Pigeon, MI
Additional photos on page 8
Thomas Hunt and Matt Yest, Kendrick Forest Products Inc., Edgewood, IA; Andrew Brown
and Eric Porter, Abenaki Timber Corp., Kingston, NH; and Ed Armbruster, NWH,
Beachwood, OH
AWFS®Fair recently hosted 40 percent more exhibitors this year than in
2021 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. AWFS is touted as a
must-see event to reconnect with the industry at-large while taking advantage of
networking opportunities to meet with other woodworking pros. The AWFS also
is where new products are often launched. The New Product Showcase and special
industry awards spotlight the best new ideas and give attendees a complete
look at what is available now to help businesses stay current and competitive.
From the largest machinery manufacturers to cutting-edge software providers,
an impressive lineup of industry leaders and innovators converged at the 2023
show, creating an opportunity for businesses to leave a lasting impression on the
thousands of buyers who attended the 2023 Fair.
Additionally, the “AWFS®Fair Live” booth, a stage on the show floor at
AWFS, offered presentations and events throughout the show. Some of these
were:
WED Talks (Wood Education Talks) returned to AWFS. The three presentations
featured design guru and High Point royalty Jane Dagmi, renowned chairmaker
Brian Boggs, and closet industry expert Eric Marshall.
An economic update with Dr. Chris Kuehl and supply chain discussion featuring
“Five Factors to Watch This Year and Next” was among the many presentations.
Visit www.awfsfair.org for future announcements about the 2025 Fair. n
Paul Waple and Rex Dou, Elephant Lumber Company, Sutton, MA; Tom Gallagher,
Elephant Lumber Company, Beaufort, NC; Bo Wang, Elephant Lumber Company,
Hayward, CA; and Charles Gao, Elephant Lumber Company, Sutton, MA
Additional photos on page 8
Equipment / Dry Kiln Manufacturers / Other Vendors
Peter Lovett, King City Northway Forwarding Ltd., Montreal, QC; Geoff Berwick, Fairway
Lumber Co. Inc., Long Island, NY; Anisa Gjoka, King City Northway Forwarding
Ltd.; Lloyd Lovett, King City Forwarding USA Inc., Chesapeake, VA; and Eric Vigneault,
Vexco Inc., Plessisville, QC
Bob Pope, SII Dry Kilns, Montpelier, VT; Hal Mitchell,
Atlanta Hardwood Corporation, Mableton, GA; Ken Matthews,
Brian Turlington, SII Dry Kilns, Lexington, NC
Shawn Fleming, Anthony Timberlands Inc., Camden, AR:
Chad Smith, USNR, Hot Springs, AR; David Whitson, Anthony
Timberlands Inc., Hot Springs, AR; Sonia Perrine,
USNR, Charleston, SC; and Ken McKelvie, USNR, Salmon
Arm, BC
Steve Anderson, U-C Coatings LLC, Portland, OR; Noelia Cross, U-C Coatings LLC,
Seattle, WA; James Russell, U-C Coatings LLC, Lebanon, OR; John Stenson, George
Meeker, Eric Degenfelder, U-C Coatings LLC, Buffalo, NY
Eric Degenfelder, U-C Coatings LLC, Buffalo, NY; Trent
Johnson, Blue Book Services Inc., Carol Stream, IL; Melanie
Watkins, BNSF Railway Company, Fort Worth, TX;
and Mark Erickson, Blue Book Services Inc.
Southern Pine Shipment, Export Data:
A Southern Forest Products Association Member Benefit
2022 Southern Pine lumber shipments recorded an
increase from the previous year for the 13th consecutive
year, according to the Southern Forest Products Association,
which tabulates shipment totals with the Southern
Pine Inspection Bureau (SPIB) and Timber Products
Inspection (TP).
The 2022 total, announced after year-end tabulations
were completed April 13, also marked the third straight
year of shipments above the 20 billion board feet (Bbf)
mark, starting with 20.8 Bbf in 2020.
2022 Southern Pine lumber shipments totaled 22.16
(Bbf), a 5.5% increase over the volume shipped in 2021
(20.93 Bbf). They have been on an increase since 2009,
when shipments totaled 11.79 Bbf, down from 14.57 Bbf in
2008.
It’s also worth noting that monthly shipments from January
through May of 2023 have continued to outpace the
same months in 2022.
“The SFPA, in conjunction with our members, especially
our lumber manufacturing members, and the SPIB and TP,
couldn’t be more excited to see this record growth,” said
SFPA Executive Director Eric Gee. “If there’s any question
about the demand for Southern Pine, the 2022 shipment report
confirms its popularity among design and construction
professionals. It also supports the message that, as a naturally
renewable resource, wood is the most environmentally
friendly, easily accessible, and among the most trusted
materials available for building homes or businesses.”
The 2022 record is the longest consecutive growth in
shipments since recordkeeping began in 1915. The next
closest stretch of consecutive growth was a five-year span
from 1974 (6.92 Bbf) to 1979 (9.28 Bbf) followed by three
four-year spans:
•1980 (8.22 Bbf) to 1984 (10.65 Bbf)
•1991 (12.5 Bbf) to 1994 (15.01 Bbf)
•2001 (16.1 Bbf) to 2006 (18.5 Bbf)
Meanwhile, global exports of Southern Pine and treated
lumber year to date through June are running 4.7% ahead
of the same period in 2022 (247,874 Mbf compared to
236,718) and 10% ahead of the same six-month stretch in
2021, when 225,433 Mbf were exported.
This data is just one of the core intelligence benefits of
a Southern Forest Products Association membership. The
100+ lumber manufacturer and associate SFPA members
enjoy monthly data and analysis on lumber shipments and
import/exports, current and developing international trade
intelligence, and detailed international market assessment
and activity reports based on international trade show
representation and market insights from nearly a dozen
international consultants around the globe.
SFPA members are visionary industry leaders who
understand the power of community. Sawmill members
throughout the Southeast are experts in the efficient
production of quality Southern Pine lumber, while
associate equipment manufacturing members provide
mechanical efficiencies to create value throughout
the entire SFPA community and treater and distributor
members tap into and leverage SFPA’s global network
of industry representatives to support international
trade.
The benefits don’t stop there. SFPA has 40-plus free
technical publications translated in 12 languages as part
of its intelligence cornerstone benefits that have proven
valuable over the years for distributors, buyers, builders,
and customers alike that include:
•SFPA’s signature Southern Pine Use Guide and
Pressure-Treated Southern Pine publication
•Span Tables for pressure treated headers and
beams and maximum spans for joists and rafters
•Specialty products, including flooring and patterns
•Raised wood floor systems
•Decks and porches
•Marine construction
Finally, and most importantly, SFPA members
understand the power of operating as a collective to
offer a range of programs and networking opportunities.
SFPA’s networking cornerstone benefit includes reverse
trade missions that bring foreign buyers to U.S. member
sawmills, connections with a vast network of allied
forest products industry groups, attendance (and leads)
at industry-sponsored trade events and more!
SFPA members have seen the benefits they have
access to and the connections they build through SFPA
resources and activities drive significant growth for their
companies and the entire Southern Pine industry – domestically
and abroad.
Are you ready to get started? Check out
what the Southern Forest Products
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Vol. 38 No. 5 The Softwood Industry’s Only Newspaper...Now Reaching 36,187 firms (20,000 per issue) September/October 2023
39th Year Of ILP Golf Celebrated
Photos By Terry Miller
The 39th Annual Golf Tournament of the Inland Lumber Producers (ILP) was
recently held at the Coeur d'Alene Resort in Coeur d'Alene, ID with approximately
350 in attendance.
The tournament was a two-day event that was limited to the first 256 entries.
Additionally, Hayden Lake Country Club served as the site for the annual ILP
horse race 2-person format won by Kyle Welch with Boise Cascade Company,
and Kody Miller with Idaho Forest Group out of 11 teams.
A barbecue dinner ended the day.
The final day of the annual gathering featured a shotgun start to a golf game
at the Coeur d'Alene Resort golf course. That evening, attendees were given the
option to enjoy a cocktail cruise. n
Seven Feathers Hosts UVLA Annual Event
Photos By Zach Miller
The Seven Feathers Casino and Resort, located in Canyonville, OR, was the
site for the multi-day Umpqua Valley Lumber Association (UVLA) annual banquet
and golf tournament.
UVLA members form a coalition of long-time timber and lumber operators
located in the southwestern timber country of Oregon.
The UVLA's stated mission is "to work together to support our industry and
share best practices and, of course, the fun that comes from long-time partnerships."
The event included such networking opportunities as the Hellgate jet boat
excursion, a vineyard dinner buffet, as well an 18-hole golf tournament. UVLA
members and guests were also invited to tour designated sawmills in the area.
To learn more about this organization, visit www.uvla.net. n
AWFS Grows In 2023
Photos By Terry Miller
Andrew Belcher, Continental Underwriters Inc., Richmond, VA; Corey Bounds, Continental
Underwriters Inc., Newton, MS; Ricky Rutter, Continental Underwriters Inc.,
Richmond, VA; and Kelly Park, Continental Underwriters Inc., Benton, KY
Nicolas Espinoza, James Morton, Justina Mathews and David Quane, Paw Taw John
Services Inc., Rathdrum, ID
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Group LLC, Duluth, GA; Shane Glascock, PPG Industries Inc., Ellisville, MO; and William
Ramos, PPG Industries Inc., Tulsa, OK
Jason Bolstad, DMSi Software, Omaha, NE; Carroll Korb, Forest Products Distributors
Inc., Rapid City, SD; Jordan Lynch and Anthony Muck, DMSi Software; Carl Lamb,
Snavely Forest Products, Pittsburgh, PA; Kent Beveridge, Skana Forest Products Ltd.,
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Hood Industries Manufactures SYP Lumber and Plywood
BPWood’s Mission: Innovating at the Speed of Business.
Rick Palmiter runs BPWood’s partner plant, Tri-Pro Forest
in Oldtown, ID, producing gorgeous KD Patterns
from the inland.
BPWood owners (left to right) Steve Winstone and Paul
Bouchard at a recent mill visit in Europe.
Hood Industries, Inc. in Hattiesburg,
MS has two plywood
plants and four lumber manufacturing
facilities, producing
an array of Southern Yellow
Pine products. In 1986, two
plywood manufacturing plants
in Beaumont and Wiggins, MS
were merged into one company:
Hood Industries. The company
continued to grow with
acquisitions including four SYP
lumber manufacturing plants in
Waynesboro, MS, Silver Creek,
MS, Bogalusa, LA and Metcalfe,
GA. With these plants,
Hood Industries enjoyed phenomenal
growth. Hood Industries
Inc. supports responsible
forest management and is SFI
(Sustainable Forestry Initiative)
fiber-sourcing certified at all
of its mills. The SFI program
is committed to continuously
improving forest management
practices and reducing risk to
future forests. SFI program participants
must meet or exceed
applicable water quality laws,
regulations and SFI Standards
with measures to manage and
protect wetlands and riparian
zones on all lands that supply
fiber to their facilities. Participants
must continually evaluate
habitat and biodiversity impacts
from forest activities – which
leads to improved habitat qual-
ity, and protection of imperiled or critically
imperiled species. SFI program
participants are audited annually by
independently accredited third-party
certification organizations to ensure
compliance with SFI Principles and
Standards. Hood is a member of
NAWLA, MLMA (Mississippi Lumber
Manufacturing Association) and
SFPA.
For more information, you can visit
www.hoodindustries.com.
The Nimble Innovators. BPWood’s growing team, based in
Penticton, BC, has earned its moniker since 2000, producing
a strong line-card of specialty wood products and by serving
their loyal customers’ ever-evolving needs.
Establishing BPWood Ltd: An Inspiring Journey
Founder Paul Bouchard began in the Vancouver, BC wood
business in 1977. Roles in production, remanufacturing and
sales to OEM, millwork, door, and retail dealers followed. He
joined the commodity-trading powerhouse Forest City Trading
Group (FCTG) in 1983 (Olympic), where he spent his next 25
years. To get closer to his “woodpiles”, Bouchard moved inland
with his wife Sally to the South Okanagan in 1992, raising their
kids from a family lakeside resort they acquired in Oliver, which
Sally still runs. BPWood was then created in 2000 to produce
an “unconventional” wood product Bouchard innovated, but
which FCTG steered away from, instead sanctioning him to
make it for his own account. By 2008, having developed more
of these “Weird Wood” businesses, Bouchard recognized
FCTG’s focus on commodities and departed on good terms.
Leadership: Charting the Course for BPWood
Now BPWood’s President, Steve Winstone joined in 2011.
His leadership is characterized by his calmness amidst
complexity; skills he formed while sales managing a large
metric-cut Lodgepole Pine producer with diversified global outputs.
He asserted, “BPWood travels constantly to our partners’
plants and our customers.” He went on to add that, “Differentiating
ourselves by regularly ‘touching the wood’ with our part-
The tagline “Protected By Nature” describes the patented
Heat and Steam method which creates ThermoWood®.
ners ensures resilient supply-chains.” Jackie Del Rizzo leads
administration. She explained, “Our cross-functional team
manages the complex backend to stabilize the global realities
of serving our demanding customers. BPWood’s multilingual
team can do business, currently, in five different languages!”
A Fluid Line-Card serves Demanding Customers
•Canada: BPWood’s global offerings today emanate from
its home in the Pacific Northwest. Traders like Don Archer,
Chad Ziegler, Kevin Vandervoort and Chris Bouchard work
hand in hand with the log traders, custom cutters, and remanufacturers
of BC’s famous “King Species” (Douglas Fir,
Western Red Cedar, Alaskan Yellow Cedar, Hemlock, Sitka
and Spruce-Pine-Fir). They produce VG clears, architectural
timbers, STK patterns, OEM inputs, industrials and finished
goods.
•USA: Rick Palmiter leads BPWood’s inland manufacturing
from the Tri-Pro plant in Oldtown, ID. Managing a few million
feet of primarily Western Red Cedar feedstock, Palmiter produces
some of the nicest KD patterns imaginable. A “pure”
Larch business was spun up in 2020 which reaches as far
as Europe. White Pine and Ponderosa programs round out
BPWood’s inland repertoire.
•Mexico: Dan Bouchard runs sizable global programs into
Mexico’s burgeoning export manufacturing and domestic
growth sectors. His fluency in Spanish and his extensive
travels support BPWood’s market there.
•Global: BPWood custom manufactures elsewhere: in Europe,
from sustainable Euro Spruce and Pine, and in Asia,
from Radiata Pine and Sugi. Darin Frers, (along with William
Liu and Philipp Klevers, who leverage their native languages
and cultural insights), leads this flank to support BPWood’s
North American customers.
ThermoWood® and BPWood. Leading wide
adoption into North America
Bouchard is quite certain BPWood has perfectly timed its
launch of ThermoWood®. In North America, the adoption of
ThermoWood® is exploding, due to its world-class durability,
its dimensional stability and its beautiful aesthetic appeal. Produced
as Clear and STK cladding, decking, paneling and millwork,
ThermoWood® is a patented method (using only Heat
and Steam) to turn sustainable wood species into incredibly
durable and stable wood and is the gold standard of thermal
modification worldwide. ThermoWood®’s biophilic durability
has found widespread use in Europe, where its science was
perfected. ThermoWood® is winning back market share from
plastics and composites. Chris Bouchard leads BPWood’s
ThermoWood® go-to-market strategy. As Bouchard aptly puts
it, “Wood is Good!...and the Market is Hungry.”
To learn more about their nimble ways,
visit www.BPWood.com/team
Please visit us at Booth #615.
IS LOW GRADE LUMBER RIGHT FOR YOU?
With the largest supply of off-grade and downfall
products, Silvaris can help you find the right product
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Kirk Todish, Sales
Brett Bennett, President,
3rd generation
Jim Vandegrift, Sales Manager
FAMILY-OWNED AND OPERATED
SINCE 1939
• Two Sawmills – Clarkston, WA and Princeton, ID
• Over 180 million board feet annually.
• A quality product from environmentally managed forests.
• Douglas Fir, Larch, White Fir, Engelmann Spruce, Lodgepole Pine,
Idaho White Pine, Inland Red Cedar, and Ponderosa Pine.
• A multi-generational company here to serve you now
and in the future.
SFI Certified since 2003
Bennett Lumber Products Inc.
P.O. Box 130 Princeton, ID 83857
Sales: available 6 am (PST) to 4 pm
Phone: (208) 875-1321 Fax: (208) 875-0191
web site: www.blpi.com • e-mail: jim@blpi.com
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Pacific Western Wood Works Increases Its Capacity
to Produce Dependable Lumber By Zach Miller
PWW new 20’ Doucet Clamp Carrier
Pacific Western Wood Works Ltd.
(PWW), based in Delta, BC, has manufactured
Cedar products for close to
40 years, exporting them to distributors
located in United States, Europe, UK and
Japan. “Our promise has always been
to offer dependability that can be relied
on by each one of our customers,” said
President Dennis Wight.
Now, Pacific Western Wood Works is
adding equipment and increasing their
capacity to meet their customers’ needs.
“We are expanding, growing and investing
into the future,” stated Wight.
“Over the last six months we have
added a second Weinig moulder line
which will process up to 6x12, including
12” Bevel and fascia. We added another
2 resaws, as well as a sanding line, to
complement the existing production lines
we have in place, and we have basically
doubled the volume that we are capable
of producing,” said Tyson Palmer, sales
manager.
These new updates to PWW’s machinery
put the company at four resaws, two
full moulder facilities, two full grinding
rooms, an Automated Edge gluing machine,
and a sanding line.
“This has the potential to expand our
customer base,” Palmer continued, “but
for the short term, it’s expanded what
we have been able to do for our existing
customers, with room for growth in the
future.”
This new equipment presents the
company with the possible introduction
of other wood species. “These machines
will run hardwood and Softwood. We
could technically manufacture Oak, Fir,
Cedar and Hemlock if we wanted to,”
Wight noted.
Besides doubling production capacity
and shortening lead times to almost a
week in some situations Wight commented
that this additional equipment gives
PWW the ability to respond to the market
and supply small special-order volumes
to Distributors which was not possible
with only one moulder line.
“There are going to be more specialty
orders that need to be done, and earlier
we would’ve had to say ‘no’ because
of our one large moulder line, but with
the addition of the new line we should
be able to take on some more of this
specialty work.” On top of that, with two
moulders, PWW can carry out all of their
work in one shift, avoiding the difficulties
that are presented when running two
shifts.
Each aspect of PWW’s manufacturing
process is controlled to ensure that their
customers get what they need, when
they need it. Innovation and use of stateof-the-art
equipment are critical to keeping
PWW at the forefront of the industry.
The company maintains active memberships
in the North American Wholesale
Lumber Association, BC Wood and
Western Red Cedar Lumber Association.
The company’s Signature Cedar products
fall under its Pacific Clear and Pacific
Select lines. Pacific Clear Signature
Cedar lines include the widest range of
superior quality, CVG, MG, T&G, Fascia,
Bevel Siding, Trim, siding, and other specialty
products. Pacific Select Signature
Cedar Lines include high quality Knotty
siding, T&G, KD Channel, KD Boards, KD
Bevel and other specialty products.
Each individual PWW product is carefully
manufactured on industry-leading
machinery. Their long-term team has the
experience and ability to consistently
process Cedar with ultra-high-quality
finishing. Whether it’s CVG Boards or
Knotty kiln-dried T&G, PWW strives to be
the best in the business and to change
with the market as needed.
“We are committed to our customers,
and we operate our facility as if they are
part of our team,” Wight stated. “I believe
there is strength in partnership. And as
the supply of Cedar, Clear and Knotty,
is constantly changing – it is imperative
that we maintain communication with our
customers. Through this we will continue
to build a successful strategy to navigate
the changing industry together.”
Since PWW’s inception, they have
offered products in multiple categories,
such as Clear Cedar finish, VG Bevel,
siding, paneling, trim, and more. PWW
takes pride in their work, monitoring each
Jointed 8 head Weinig Moulder production
line
1 x 4 A&Btr 7/16” T&G ready for packaging
product throughout the whole of the
manufacturing process.
“To new and existing clients of PWW, I
would like to say that our mission will always
be to listen to our customers’ needs
and to produce quality Cedar products
that consistently exceed industry standards,”
Wight said.
To learn more, go to
www.pwww.ca.
Please visit us at Booth #423.
Nordic Structures: Providing Over 50 Years of Experience
and Expertise as Wood Processing Innovators
Nordic Structures, headquartered in
Montreal, Quebec, is a company dedicated
to engineered wood products for the construction
industry. Their solutions are made
for tomorrow’s school, commercial, industrial,
institutional, multi-residential and residential
projects.
With its sister company, Chantiers Chibougamau,
Nordic Structures has over 60 years
of experience and expertise as wood processing
innovators. Cross-laminated timber
(CLT) is the latest addition to their product
line. They also provide technical support to
architects and engineers. From product distribution
to turnkey wood structures, Nordic
Structures is known for its technical expertise
and product quality. Nordic Structures’ mission statement
is: We aspire to provide the best sustainable
wood solutions for the construction industry.
As Nordic Structures’ most recent solution, CLT
provides new design possibilities, facilitating the
construction of structures with a pared-down, organic
look and giving free rein to architectural creativity.
Nordic X-Lam is an alternative construction material
that is light, cost effective and sustainable.
CLT can be used for floor slabs, roof slabs and wall
panels. Due to its bidirectional composition, it can
be used with light framing to provide lateral stability,
thus allowing for greater building heights or mixed
structures. Cross-laminated timber is a processed
timber product of superior strength and stability that
offers unique new possibilities and unparalleled
advantages in wood construction.
CLT offers distinct advantages:
•Modular building capabilities,
•Build more quickly and cost effectively,
•Integrated design process accommodates
building services,
•Simple assembly with little need for specialized
equipment,
Francis Richard, Veronique Petit, Maxim Filion, Albert Renaud, Robert Filion,
Joe Hanas, Nordic, Montreal, QC
•Quick erection: no formwork or curing time
required,
•Planned delivery and erection sequences,
•Lighter structures (wood is five times lighter than
concrete and fifteen times lighter than steel),
•Negligible financial impact for winter construction
and
•Faster continuous workflow than with other
construction methods
A natural choice for sustainable construction,
cross-laminated timber is an ideal, ecologically
sound alternative to concrete and steel. Cross-laminated
timber is unparalleled as a carbon sink due
to its volume and composition. It is truly the building
material of the future.
Through its research and development efforts,
Nordic Structures has developed an innovative transformation
technology that they call the Enviro-Lam
process. The process makes it possible to retrieve
and utilize more viable tree fibers than any other previous
process. Traditional glulam techniques involve
assembling standard-size lumber (2 × 4, 2 × 6 and
Enviro-Lam process, however, uses sizes
as small as 25 x 50 mm (1 x 2 in.).
This new process makes it possible to
optimize fiber recovery from the entire
tree. Besides reducing waste, the use of
very small wood pieces with fewer defects
enables Nordic Structures to obtain better
dimensional stability and greater mechanical
resistance, along with an improved
appearance.
Fire resistance refers to the time during
which building elements are able to continue
performing their functions despite
the presence of a fire. The burning rate
of wood structural elements depends on
the species used and their thickness, the
moisture content and the amount of exposure to fire.
Mass timber burns slowly since a carbon layer forms
on the surface and impedes combustion. Its resistance
is relatively unaffected by heat. This is not the
case with so-called “incombustible” materials. Since
burning rates are known, designers can specify
the minimum dimensions needed to maintain the
mechanical performance of elements, in accordance
with the degree of fire resistance required.
Wood is one of the most ancient building materials
used by humankind. Through the ages it has been
a popular solution, one that is natural and reliable.
Today, the decision to build with wood is a conscientious
and informed choice, consistent with the
principles of sustainable development. Timber frame
construction combines the wisdom of nature with the
intelligence of man.
For more information, you may visit
www.nordic.ca
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Please visit us at Booth #643.
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Robbins Lumber, Expanding Their Footprint
The Hancock location will now be known as Robbins Lumber Downeast, LLC, and the
Sanford location will be known as Robbins Lumber Sanford, LLC.
Robbins Lumber, Inc., located in Searsmont, ME, announced the acquisition
of two sawmills, expanding the company’s footprint from two locations to four
locations. The sawmills in Hancock and Sanford, previously owned by Pleasant
River Lumber Co., will retain all 74 employees between the two locations.
The company says the acquisition will allow them to build upon its brand
of Eastern White Pine production, which the company already produces 50
million board feet of in its existing locations in Searsmont and East Baldwin,
which will exceed 80 million board feet with the acquisition of the two mills.
“Robbins Lumber is recognized for its quality products, safety and great
employees,” said co-owner Catherine Robbins-Halsted. “The addition of
these two sawmills along with more than 70 new members of the Robbins
Lumber team will not only grow this company’s ability to produce, but it will
also grow this company’s reputation throughout the region.”
Robbins Lumber is co-owned by Catherine, and her siblings Jim and Alden
Robbins. They are the fifth generation of the family to own and manage the
operation, which has been in business for more than 140 years.
“This acquisition is a game changer,” said Jim Robbins. “We are now a four
sawmill/planer mill, biomass power plant and coatings facility company with
an expanded customer base. Our geographic footprint now covers a larger
area of our state, and we have a strategic plan to continue investing and growing
this business.”
The two acquired sawmills have been renamed to reflect the purchase. The
Robbins Lumber says the acquisition will allow them to build upon its brand of
Eastern White Pine production, which the company already produces in its existing
locations in Searsmont and East Baldwin (shown here).
Hancock location will now be known as Robbins Lumber Downeast, LLC,
and the Sanford location will be known as Robbins Lumber Sanford, LLC.
“These two locations will help to make Robbins Lumber even better, and
even stronger,” said Alden Robbins. “We are very proud of our existing
workforce, and adding the new members of our Robbins Lumber family to
the mix will only add to the company’s exceptional reputation, customer
service and work ethic. To put it simply, this is an exciting time for Robbins
Lumber.”
Frank and Otis Robbins opened the first Robbins Lumber stave mill
in 1881 on the St. George River. Today, Robbins Lumber, Inc. owns and
manages 30,000 acres of its own forests and buys logs from more than 150
independent loggers. Headquartered in Searsmont
with a milling operation on a 40-acre
site, Robbins Lumber’s main location includes
a 8.5 MW cogeneration plant, a computerized
sawmill, planing mills and 70,000 square feet
of warehouse space.
With the addition of the Hancock and Sanford
locations, Robbins Lumber now employs
250 people throughout its four locations.
For more information, visit
www.rlco.com.
Please visit us at Booth #414.
Bennett Lumber Products, Inc. Welcomes New Installations In 2023
Fourth generation Bryson Bennett (left), who is Vice
President, is the most recent generation to join Bennett
Lumber Products Inc. and Brett Bennett, President.
Kirk Todish (left) and Sales Manager Jim Vandegrift
are pictured. At its Princeton location, Bennett Lumber
Products offers Ponderosa Pine, Idaho White Pine,
Engelmann Spruce, Inland Red Cedar, White Fir dimension
and Fir Larch dimension and boards. The Clarkston
location is producing Ponderosa Pine, White Fir,
Douglas Fir and Engelmann Spruce boards.
Bennett Lumber Products Inc., of Princeton, ID,
celebrated 86 years of business in 2023 and is preparing
to welcome a new 18-inch planer mill. However,
due to supply chain issues, this project should be
fully operational by the Fall of 2024
Jim Vandegrift, sales manager, explained the
planer is strictly for the company’s 5/4 and 6/4 shop
business. “We are one of the very few capable of
offering 16 to 18-inch. It gives a lot of flexibility for
a lot of our cuttings. Both our mills in Princeton and
Clarkston will have the same capabilities. Both mills
are a little different but both are capable of cutting
the ‘oversized’ log that our competitors can’t cut.”
Family owned and operated, the company encompasses
approximately 70,000 acres of forest land in
northern Idaho and eastern Washington. High-quality
lumber is produced at the operation’s two mills
located in Princeton, ID and Clarkston, WA. Among
the most state-of-the-art mills in the world, they
are designed for efficiency, safety and production.
Bennett Lumber takes pride in providing high-quality
lumber products while practicing sustainable land
management principles.
Operating under 2nd through 4th generations,
Brett Bennett is the current President; Jan Dimke
serves as Secretary/Treasurer; Mitch Dimke is the
Clarkston Plant Superintendent; and Jim Vandegrift
is Sales Manager. “Family is very important here at
Bennett Lumber,” Jim Vandegrift explained. Bryson
Bennett, Vice President, a 4th generation lumberman,
is actively involved in daily operations of the
mill and the planer.
Bennett Lumber Products has undergone extensive
capital improvements within the last couple of
years. Among those improvements were a USNR
Gang Edger and USNR Optimized Trimmer, both of
which were installed at the Princeton location. “We
also put in the USNR Board Edger that programs
to the grade,” Vandegrift explained. “As it scans it’s
reading the grade and its edging for grade as well as
optimization of a board. In 2022, we put in a new debarker
at Princeton.” In 2024, the company will install
its new planer along with a USNR autograder.
With about 270 employees between the two
locations, Bennett Lumber operates nine hour shifts,
five days/week. Princeton has two shifts for 90 hours
total. Clarkston has one shift at 45 hours/week. Vandegrift
noted that every lumber species in the Inland
area goes through the company’s Princeton location.
At Princeton, the company specifically offers Ponderosa
Pine, Idaho White Pine, Engelmann Spruce,
Inland Red Cedar, White Fir dimension and Fir Larch
dimension and boards. The Clarkston location is
producing Ponderosa Pine, White Fir, Douglas Fir
and Engelmann Spruce boards.
Vandegrift said the Princeton location has the
By Terry Miller
ability to cut Douglas Fir and White Fir 2x4 through
2x12 dimensional products and 1x4 and 1x6 White
Fir and Douglas Fir boards. “We offer all five widths
in Ponderosa Pine,” he explained. “We have 4-inch
through 12-inch and a plethora of grades including
anything from C and Better through No. 4 and No. 5
Common as well as the industrial products of 4/4, 5/4
and 6/4 moulding, No. 2 & Btr and No. 3 Shop. We
cut in the mill to optimize the logs and obtain the best
value the logs will bring.”
As for Cedar products, the firm offers Imperial
Grade 1x4 through 1x12, graded two faces, regular
No. 3 & Better graded to the Rough Face. “We pull a
1x4 Shop that gets utilized by a customer who cuts
it, chops it, finger-joints it and turns it into other products.
We also provide some Shop grades to the food
market, so there’s a lot of diversity there.”
Committed to the wholesale/wholesale distribution
market, Bennett Lumber products are shipped into all
corners of the United States and additionally into five
foreign countries. To accommodate their customers,
Bennett Lumber pulls out all the stops and adds a
few new ones. “Ninety-five percent of our product is
paper wrapped so it has the option of being shipped
tarped or without tarp,” Vandegrift said. “We will offer
half-packs in certain situations to accommodate our
customers. All of our industrial products such as 5/4
and 6/4 Shop grades are going to window and door
manufacturers. All of that material is 100 percent
tarped.”
From a volume standpoint, Bennett Lumber
produces 180 million board feet annually. Vandegrift
said many things factor into meeting those numbers.
“Market numbers, demand and species availability of
the logs are all factors,” he explained. “We are very
unique in what we do here.”
Bennett Lumber Products is a member of the
North American Wholesale Lumber Association.
For more information, visit www.blpi.com.
Please visit us at Booth #301
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Timber Products Announces Additions to Softwood
Plywood Product Offerings
Timber Products, headquartered in Springfield, OR, is excited to announce that we
have added Okoume (Aucomea klaineana) faces and backs to both the BarracudaP-
LY and KodiakPLY product lines. This new species offering allows us to provide
customers with panels that have a patch free face and Cedar-like appearance. Okoume
is a species that is ideal for painting or finishing.
BarracudaPLY is a marine panel line that is available in both industrial and
BarracudaPLY
MARINE GRADE
Lengths: 8’ and 10’
Width: 4’
Thickness: 1/4” – 1-1/2”
Face: A
Back: B or Better
Inner Plies: APA B
Species: Douglas-fir or western larch
Fully sanded
KodiakPLY siding is our T1-11 siding that is produced for exterior siding applications.
Timber Products siding panels offer greater durability and a variety of finishing
options to match the needs of your project. While our KodiakPLY siding is designed
to have a long life when exposed to the elements, periodic sealing and maintenance
Grade: 6 patch (premium)
Groove pattern: Plain (no groove), 4”, 8”, 12”
Length: 8’, 9’, 10’
Width: 4’
Thickness: 11/32” and 19/32”
Species: Okoume face/back
commercial grades. All panels in this line have high quality faces and backs. These
panels come with certification by the APA – The Engineered Wood Association and
are available with FSC certification. Panels in the BarracudaPLY family are used for
boat building, pontoon boat flooring, docks, boat houses/buildings, shelving, storage
or garage cabinets, flooring for ambulances, buses, RVs, and outdoor signs. Specifications
for BarracudaPLY panels are outlined below.
BarracudaPLY
MARINE GUARD
Lengths: 8’ and 10’
Width: 4’
Thickness: 1/4” – 1-1/2”
Face: No open or closed defects with
up to 35 quality wood repairs
Back: APA B
Inner Plies: Dime C Solid
Species: Douglas-fir
Fully sanded
BarracudaPLY
Okoume
Lengths: 8’, 9’ and 10’
Width: 4’
Thickness: 1/4” – 1-1/2”
Face: Patch Free
Back: Okoume #3
Inner Plies: Dime C solid
Species: Douglas-fir, western larch,
with okoume face/back
Fully sanded
is required to maximize the life of the panel. KodiakPLY is ideal for siding on sheds,
apartments, townhomes and condominiums. KodiakPLY is available in the configurations
outlined below.
Grade: 18 patch (sound grade)
Groove pattern: Plain (no groove), 4”, 8”, 12”
Length: 8’, 9’, 10’
Width: 4’
Timber Products is one of the nation’s largest and most
respected manufacturers of a comprehensive range of
wood products. As an independently owned, fully integrated
company with dedicated manufacturing facilities in both the
western and eastern United States, we provide immediate
Thickness: 11/32” and 19/32”
Species: Okoume face/back
For more information, visit www.timberproducts.com.
For more information about Timber
Products BarracudaPLY or KodiakPLY
offerings please contact:
Kevin Smith,
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ksmith@timberproducts.com
541-285-7565
access to a tremendous selection of products and services. We’ve implemented new
technologies to make our operations more efficient and our products more cost-effective.
We can respond to your needs faster, with greater flexibility and with an absolute
assurance of quality.
Please visit us at Booth #326.
Fraserview Cedar Products: From Humble
Beginnings To Cedar Powerhouse
Wholesale Wood Products Celebrates 45 Years in Business
Wholesale Wood Products is an independent
wholesale distributor based
out of Alabama with offices in Dothan
and Birmingham. Their commitment to
service is what keeps their customers
coming back year after year. This upcoming
year, the company will be celebrating
45 years in business.
Wholesale Wood Products was started
in Dothan, Alabama by Jim Stuckey in
1979 alongside his partner at the time,
Chuck Harris. These two men started
with the objective of bringing high-end,
west coast building products to the
southeast. It quickly grew into a distribution
yard selling Spruce, Southern Yellow
Pine, Doug Fir, as well as Western Red
Cedar. WWP pioneered engineered
wood products and distribution. Dothan
has expanded into one of the largest
EWP distribution yards in the southeast. The
company offers (and continues to offer) a very
diverse inventory of all products and patterns
ranging from 1x4 through 16x20 beams. In addition
to the Dothan distribution location, they
added a manufacturing facility where they
Wholesale Wood Products has partnerships that last.
began producing pattern stock. In 1985,
they expanded to a location in Birmingham
to better serve its northern customer
base. In 2003, Jim brought his
son, Curt Stuckey, on board to lead the
Birmingham location. Currently, WWP
has 6 territory managers and distributes
over 150 MMBF per year throughout 5
southeastern states - Alabama, Florida,
Tennessee, Mississippi, and Georgia.
WWP attributes their success
throughout the years to their focus on partnerships
with customers as well suppliers. Wholesale
Wood has memberships with MLMA,
NAWLA, and SCA. Relationships are always
a constant focus for the team at WWP, and
they attribute many of these relationships to
their long-standing membership with NAWLA.
Curt Stuckey said, “We look forward to industry
events like the NAWLA Traders Market. It
gives us a great opportunity to connect with
suppliers as well as explore the latest products
and continue to grow existing relationships
while also creating new ones.” Laughing, he
continues, “So, if you have made it this far in
the article, come find me at the Traders Market
and let’s figure out how we can do business
together because you will love doing business
with us.”
(from left to right) Curt Stuckey, Randy Krhut, Will Paul, Robert Andre,
Patrick Randall and Brian Newsom.
SKANA
FOREST PRODUCTS LTD.
Gillwood Remanufacturing facility in Chilliwack, BC Fraserview Cedar timbers Fraserview Cedar green chain
Fraserview Cedar Products is a premier manufacturer of Cedar products with an annual
production capacity exceeding 100 million FBM. In an industry that was dominated by big
legacy corporations, this young company has been able to organically grow its operations
year over year to become a powerful player in the global Cedar market. The company
we see in front of us today is a true testament to what can be accomplished through hard
work, dedication, and strategic thinking.
Fraserview started from humble beginnings In 1994 in a friends garage. The Gill
brothers AP, Gary, and Bal – saw a gap in the local Vancouver market for fencing products
and seized the opportunity. They started buying Cedar side cuts from the big lumber mills
around the city and re-manufactured them into fence panels and pickets. As they gained
traction, they kept moving and adding production capability to meet growing demand from
customers.
Currently, Fraserview operates two large-scale re-manufacturing facilities in Surrey and
Chilliwack, BC. The group also owns a separate building materials distribution company
named Gillfor Distribution providing coast-to-coast coverage with 14 branches across Canada.
Fraserview is a true logs-to-lumber company with full control over their supply chain
from the moment logs are in the water until they hit the retail shelves.
Fraserview markets its products globally with sales mix of approximately 20% in Canada,
60% to U.S., and 20% exported overseas to Europe, Asia, and Oceania. “With a majority
focus on Western Red Cedar and Douglas Fir, the company acquires logs on the open
market as well as supplements them with third-party purchases,” said Ajit Gill, representing
the second generation of the company, who manages custom cut division and export
sales. Ajit continued, “We are in the log game. We have a log buyer that actively purchases
logs from different suppliers along the coast and on Vancouver Island.” From there, everything
is brought into one of our reman facilities. “We still operate like a small company,
and we are a little more dynamic like that. If we say we need to change something quickly,
we’re going to adapt quite easily,” Ajit said. “For customers that want new products, we will
always work with them and see if we can do what they ask. We’ll be honest with them, get
it right, and move forward.”
For the company, their quality, reputation, and relationships with customers are sources
of pride. “This is something we have spent 30 years building, we work hard each and every
day to ensure we are doing right by the customer,” said Gary.
“Building Relationships” is the anchor motto for Fraserview’s portfolio companies when
it comes to their customers. The motto is even printed on product wrapping. “That is so
very important to our company, the relationship with the customer, and doing right by them
all the time,” said Jameson Craig, North American sales. “Mistakes happen, but how we
fix them and having an open line of communication with them will be remembered and will
strengthen the relationship in the long term,” continued Jameson.
Company culture and fostering an enjoyable work environment are important, and
making sure that employees feel valued has been paramount to the company’s success.
To this day, Gary’s door is always open for everyone, be it a customer, supplier, salesperson,
millwright, or production worker. Despite the size of the growing organization, it is
still a family business at its core, with the second generation of Gill’s actively involved and
determined to continue growing what their parents started 30 years ago. “We all grew up in
and around the Cedar business; it’s all we have known. We went off to school and attained
our education from various colleges, and now we are ready and eager to apply what we
have learned to help take this company to the next level,” said Jovan Gill, another second-generation
member of the Gill family who is currently involved in sales and marketing
for the company.
The group now owns and operates 14 distribution facilities and two manufacturing
facilities under the Fraserview/Gillfor umbrella, total revenues surpassing $1.5 billion.
“11 years ago, we entered the Canadian distribution field by acquiring several regional
distributors to form Gillfor Distribution, and in 2022 Gillfor acquired AFA Forest Products a
well-recognized national distributor” Gary added “Moving forward the second generation
has provided us newfound energy and a great source of pride, the young guys are coming
in with gusto. They are all committed and excited about unlimited growth opportunities; the
future is bright and sky’s the limit and that’s what we want to leave with.”
Lumber wholesalers of SPF, Douglas Fir, Pine, Plywood and Western Red Cedar
Skana is both a manufacturer and distributor of quality forest products. At our remanufacturing facility in Vernon, BC, we
produce a full program of high-grade specialty Western Red Cedar products while the Herbert, Saskatchewan plant’s primary
focus is specialty SPF products. If we don’t manufacture what you’re looking for, our experienced Wholesale Distribution
Division will help you find it.
604.273.5441 Skana.com
Toll Free: 800.665.4213
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Lock-Deck: Shelton Lam & Deck’s Signature Product
San Group Continues To Reinvent Itself
The Ark Encounter in Williamstown, KY, is one of the
high-profile projects for which Shelton Lam & Deck produced
Lock-Deck material.
For 30 years, Lock-Deck laminated roof decking has been
the signature product of Shelton Lam & Deck, located in Chehalis,
WA. Shelton filled a niche created in the early 1990’s, when Potlatch
Corporation and other large manufacturers focused on their
commodity businesses and stepped away from specialty products
like laminated decking, that required custom manufacturing.
The Lock-Deck product line was the cornerstone of the partnership
created between Shelton Structures and Disdero Lumber to
fill that niche.
Basically unchanged since the early 1960’s, Lock-Deck was
developed as a complimentary product to glued-laminated timber,
both made possible by the emerging laminating technology at that
time. The concept behind Lock-Deck was adding value to ordinary
board lumber, by combining the timeless beauty, strength and durability
of wood in a structurally engineered product. It quickly became
a popular product for buildings of all types. The design and
construction possibilities were unlimited and allowed architects to
use their imagination and creativity to create beautiful wood buildings.
Today, the flexibility of the unique laminated manufacturing
process makes any combination of species, size, length, texture
and color possible. At the same time, Lock-Deck is as relevant
today as it was in the 1960’s. The interest in Mass Timber design
has stimulated resurgence in wood being used for commercial
construction. Lock-Deck is perfectly positioned to take advantage
of it.
Lock-Deck continues to be used in buildings where the beauty
of the wood structure is left exposed to create a unique architec-
Custom milled Douglas Fir Lock-Deck was installed at
the Springfield Coliseum in Springfield, IL.
tural experience for its occupants.
The Ark Encounter Project in Williamstown, KY used nearly a
million board feet of Lock-Deck. White-Fir was the species selected
because of its superior fire rating. 5x6, 3x6, 2x6 and 1x8 T&G
were used throughout the full-size replica of Noah’s Ark. The historic
renovation of the Illinois State Fair Coliseum building used
220,000 board feet of 3x6 Douglas-Fir Lock-Deck.
The deck is custom milled to match the original double beaded
profile installed in 1906 when the Coliseum building was first built.
Modern finger-jointing technology allowed Shelton to provide the
long lengths required to meet current structural requirements.
The Great Wolf Lodge in Manteca, CA, used 300,000 board feet
of 3x6 Douglas-Fir Lock-deck. This giant waterpark is the latest
on a long list of water parks built across the country in recent
years; the most recent in Scottsdale, AZ, Atlanta, GA, and Colorado
Springs, CO.
The Bozeman, MT, Airport expansion project requires 105,000
board feet of Lock-deck. It is one of many regional airports that
have used a Lock-deck wood roof system. Water parks, churches,
schools, golf club-houses, YMCA’s, retirement centers; projects
across America continue to use Lock-deck because of its timeless
beauty, strength and durability.
Over the years, Shelton Lam & Deck has continued to invest
in its Chehalis, WA, manufacturing facility, in order to maintain
quality while improving efficiency and flexibility. Radio frequency
presses cure the waterproof adhesive, finger-jointing equipment
was added to better utilize random length sawmill production of
To learn more, go to www.lockdeck.com or call 1-800-547-4209.
Shelton Lam & Deck was one of the material suppliers
for the recent expansion at the Bozeman Yellowstone International
Airport in Bozeman, MT.
boards. More recently, finger-jointing has allowed long length
Lock-Deck up to 34’ to be used in designs where Lock-Deck previously
would not have been considered. End-matching makes
random length installations fast and economical. Band re-saws,
sanders, circle saws and wire-brushing equipment have been
added to offer any texture or appearance specified. The factory
finishing line saves time and money and provides a high-quality
finish not always possible on site. Shelton Lam & Deck has continued
to improve and update the state-of-the-art equipment used
to produce their signature product, but at the same time providing
the flexibility and diversification to offer much, much more.
Lock-Deck finds its way into projects across the country
through a complex network of wholesale distributors and representatives.
Shelton Structures and Disdero Lumber depend on
wholesalers, architectural reps, and glulam manufacturers to
help get Lock-Deck to market. And while they provide technical
support to architects, engineers and designers to get Lock-Deck
specified for these projects, the contractors and retailers will look
to wholesalers to help them get the product they need to the jobsite.
Shelton Lam & Deck is proud of their signature product, and
their partnership with Disdero Lumber, but they are always looking
for good companies to be part of the team and to help them
take Lock-Deck to market, so it can be included in the next beautiful
wood building.
San Port Alberni: A & B Mill.
Forestry companies make claims on being fully integrated
operations, but when it comes to processing logs
through to finished products, San Group in Langley, BC,
lives up to that promise. Senior Vice President John Langstroth
noted that the company’s motto – From Harvest to
Home – embodies the company’s philosophy.
“‘San Group is a multi-level horizontally and vertically
integrated forestry company designed to manufacture the
best value-added forestry products in the world,’” he said,
quoting the opening of San Group’s mission statement.
“That statement really captures our aspirations; from being
a straightforward re-manufacturer to the level we are elevating
each aspect of our hands-on approach. Everything
we do speaks volumes as to where we see the forest
industry going. Handling the raw material from the forest
all the way through to delivering directly to the customer is
how we give assurance of being a fully integrated forestry
industry company.”
To accomplish this, San Group focuses on downstream,
valued-added manufacturing, where every step in the
process is designed to help extend the lives of forests
throughout British Columbia by creating more with less.
“We are taking what has commonly been ground up
for pulp and paper and utilize that fiber to make superior
products that will be used in the most prestigious and
well-finished homes out there,” Langstroth explained, adding
that the company utilizes multiple local grown softwood
species, including Western Red Cedar, Hemlock, Douglas
Fir, Yellow Cedar.
Now a year into the company’s acquisition of the Acorn
sawmill, Langstroth looks forward introspectively at how
the addition has complemented San’s approach to value
added manufacturing.
San Port Alberni B Mill: Hewsaw out feed.
“Acorn has the production capabilities of three-and-ahalf
times more per hour than any of our other facilities.
That’s the primary breakdown,” he said. “Just to break that
down: our facilities over on Vancouver Island are averaging
10,000-12,000 feet per hour, whereas the Acorn facility
is capable of 32,000-36,000 feet per hour.”
San Group’s Port Alberni value added facility has
expanded to include more than 25 machine centers.
Meaning that the company can perform more than 25
different processes while catering to the evolving needs of
the market, including a variety of engineered products and
San Group’s bench mark Veneer faced product. Transforming
not only the lower grade material and what was
traditionally viewed as waste into fine finished products
through valued-added processes along with slicing and
veneering the precious vertical grain material, is our effort
to stretch the material further and preserve fine faced,
feature products for future generations.
“Some of the processes in place for chopping, finger-jointing
and laminating give San countless options,” he
said. “The newly established panel line can produce up to
four-foot by eight-foot sheet products and down to the size
of an 18-inch shelf.”
In addition to newer production capabilities coming
online, Langstroth also noted that San Group is working
closely with the indigenous peoples of Canada to build
collaboratively beneficial and mutually respectful working
relationships.
San Port Alberni B Mill: Bin sorter building (background)
and B Mill storage yard (foreground).
“We see the way the forest industry is going. Our primary
concern is not only to respect, but also to include First
Nations in the process of our business as well, because
without them, there is no future with this industry,” he said.
“We are currently dealing with eight different First Nations
groups. We look to expand that, but their territories are
here, there, and everywhere, and in order to get the correct
fiber for each of our sawmills, we must rely on building
all those relationships.”
Langstroth adds “Our government has mandated
‘fundamental restructuring’ to the industry - reduce log
exports, mandatory value-added structure coupled with
sustainable practices. Our goal is to harvest and manufacture
local and net zero waste to where everything is
being utilized in the product in one shape or form instead
of being turned into a landfill.”
As far as what the future holds, Langstroth said the
company plans even more growth expansion. “We’ve got
capital projects planned now through the end of 2025,
including upgrades at all our sawmills. We know there
is hesitancy on the part of a lot of forestry companies
when they look at current and forecast market conditions.
Through diversification and a calculated growth strategy,
we will reach international markets which will create more
opportunities. Our mindset is to step up and extend so we
can meet the evolving needs of the industry and customer.”
To learn more, go to www.sangroupinc.com.
Please visit us at Booth #612
Timbers • Dimension • Boards • Decking • Pattern • Siding • Fencing
WFP TRUESTYLE
ALWAYS IN STYLE.
WFP Truestyle siding is our premium high-quality,
natural Western Red Cedar siding product line.
Available in a variety of profiles and lengths and
milled from long-lasting and beautiful Western Red
Cedar. WFP Truestyle siding creates a luxurious
appearance and adds natural protection to your
home or commercial project.
Established in 1994, in Surrey, British Columbia, Fraserview is a premier manufacturer of naturally beautiful Western Red Cedar.
A robust and steady log supply, versatile manufacturing capabilities, combined with strong on ground inventory position ensures
Fraserview services customer needs in a timely and efficient manner. Fraserview owns and operates manufacturing facilities in
Surrey and Chilliwack BC, producing a wide range of WRC products from 1x2 through 12x12.
sales@westernforest.com
westernforest.com
Proud Partners & Associations
For inquiries contact our team:
Ajit Gill – ajitg@fraserviewcedar.com
Brian Williams - brianw@ fraserviewcedar.com
Dan Griffiths – dang@fraserviewcedar.com
Jameson Craig – jamesonc@fraserviewcedar.com
604-590-3355
www.fraserviewcedar.com
Jovan Gill – jovang@fraserviewcedar.com
CHANNEL TONGUE & GROOVE BEVEL
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Succession Planned at Nicholson & Cates
Calendonia Distribution Centre
Exciting news was announced at the start of 2023 with a management buyout from
within the long-time family owned Nicholson & Cates (featured in this magazine just
a few months ago). A group of three management employees are now responsible
for preserving and growing the Nicholson & Cates name and brand. Morgan Wellens
(head of Lumber Milling/Trading Division), Bill Best (Chief Financial Officer) and Brian
Roger (head of the Specialty Building Products Division) have joined forces to begin an
in-house buyout that will take a few years to complete. Remaining owners, and brothers,
Jim and Dave Livermore are still important parts of the Management Team and will be
passing along their knowledge and expertise over the coming short and mid-term.
Stability and continuity are crucial keys to the succession and transition of Nicholson
& Cates (N&C). Employees hardly noticed a change except for the renewed enthusiasm
and a bigger push for responsible growth. All current employees are tasked to communicate,
collaborate and trust the structure of the new Management Team as well as
each other. The keys to success are laid out to all employees going forward, honoring
community, integrity, quality, and sustainability. Current employees are empowered to
step up, while new employees with the ability to hit the ground running will be actively
sought after.
At Nicholson & Cates, we believe that innovation leads to opportunity and we do not
shy away from exploring the latest engineered and architect-specified products. The
company is diligently exploring new product partnerships and is excited for these growth
opportunities.
The sizeable distribution hub from which Nicholson & Cates ships to Canada and the
U.S. is located in Caledonia, Ontario, Canada. Logistics, warehousing, outside storage,
rail service, unloading/reloading and the veteran team of material handlers work from
this expansive yard.
Nicholson & Cates is structured both horizontally and vertically. The Venn diagram for
N&C shows four (4) distinct sales divisions as well as distinct manufacturing and milling
facilities:
Specialty Building Products – This division offers full line distribution from the Caledonia
yard. They bring major brands to Ontario Building Supply dealers. Products such
as siding, decking, trim and millwork products are kept inside large warehouses. Key
brands include Trex, Fraser Wood Siding, James Hardie, Pryme Lyne, St-Laurent, Ready
Pine, Fusion Stone, Extira, MiraTEC, Razor PVC trim, Light Trim and FastenMaster.
By Jeff Leich, employee/manager since 2003
Ohsweken Remanufacturing Centre
Industrial Panel Division – This sheet-goods division warehouses and distributes
multi-sourced certified, industrial, and specialty panels including particle board, Medium
Density Fiberboard (MDF), Low Density Fiberboard (LDF), imported plywoods, softboard,
and melamines. Nicholson & Cates is the largest stocking distributor of fire-rated
panels in Eastern Canada.
Lumber Milling/Trading Division – This multi-faceted division trades and distributes
commodity lumber, OSB and plywood. They are experts in low grade and industrial
spruce (SPF), OSB and plywood. Hardwood and aspen products are available to round
out the industrial lineup. This team trades back-to-back as well as from distribution and
remanufacturing facilities. Trucks head out daily to service the province of Ontario, and
many north, mid-west, and eastern U.S. states. Back-to-back lumber is traded in North
America and all around the world.
Milling Divisions – These two divisions are transformation centers. N&C manufactures
and remanufactures furring strips, strapping, pallet components, industrial parts,
stakes, bridging and more. The expertise available includes custom cutting, ripping,
dressing, grooving, notching, sorting and stamping. Large raw material inventories are
kept on site to enable choice and quick job completion. These facilities are strategically
located in southern Ontario and in New Brunswick. Milling-in-transit locations are often
utilized for further specialization or secondary production.
Fraser Wood Siding Division – This vertically integrated division manufactures
wood siding, shingles, and trim. Specialized equipment mills lumber to desired profiles,
followed by kiln-drying, and completes the process with colorization. Fraser uses
Sherwin Williams paint to match all colors for both homeowners and architects. Industry-leading
warranties of 20 and 30 years are provided on finished products.
Nicholson & Cates maintains and grows the widest array of customers including retail
yards, builder yards, industrial manufacturers, pallet & box builders, as well as remanufacturers.
With a long-standing foundation, and a new injection of ownership blood, Nicholson &
Cates is poised to grow and expand for decades to come.
Learn more at www.niccates.com.
Jazz Forest Products: A Family Company Producing The Finest
Western Red Cedar And Softwood Products
Finished Western Red Cedar ready to be shipped out to
customers.
Machine feeder processing engineered Cedar boards to
paneling.
Jazz Forest Products, headquartered in Abbotsford,
BC, is a multi-generational family owned reman plant
and intricate part of the ever-expanding Mirax Group.
The genesis of the facility began in 1998 when
brothers Jas, Sunny, and Manjit Binning saw an
opportunity to purchase a piece of land, 15 acres to
be exact, and built a remanufacturing business. What
started as a custom cut remanufacturing mill for other
local primary manufacturers has grown to 45 employ-
Finished and Dressed Clear Cedar sauna boards manufactured
at Lyle Specialty Division.
ees at this location alone, producing Western Red
Cedar, Douglas Fir, Hemlock, SPF and delivered to
over 40 countries around the world.
Parm Binning, head of marketing and business
development and part of the second generation of the
Binning family, explained, “Around 2006 we started
exporting primarily to India and China, since then
we’ve delivered our products to Europe, UK, the Middle
East, Malaysia, Australia, Japan, and of course
the U.S.”
A major acquisition occurred in 2020, Rav Binning,
also a part of the second generation and head of
North American sales, said, “In 2020 right before
covid we purchased a sawmill in Sechelt, BC, Suncoast
Lumber, strictly a Cedar sawmill that’s been
running WRC for over 40 years.”
Parm Binning said, “The purchase of Suncoast
made us a vertically integrated manufacturer. We are
now logging crown and private land, sorting the logs
at Avalon, our log sort facility in Gibson, BC, where
some go to the open market and the rest are processed
at Suncoast. Finally, the broken-down fiber
comes to the site in Abbotsford for further processing
or to our newest facility, Lyle Specialty Forest Products
acquired in February of 2023.”
Our newest acquisition, located in Chilliwack, BC,
Lyle Specialty Forest Products was established in
1972 as a wholesale specialty producer and custom
reman operation. Today this location acts as a last
stop for final processing of WRC products before shipping
to customers. Rav Binning said, “Our main goal
with this new location is extracting as much value from
those broken-down logs as possible. By purchasing
and investing in Lyle Specialty we’ve given ourselves
the opportunity to have a vertically-integrated company
that focuses not on high production, but extracting
every bit of value out of our logs and delivering those
products directly to our customers.”
“All products coming out of Lyle Specialty are WRC
and Hemlock including and not limited to siding, paneling,
mouldings, casings, trellises, and engineered
wood products,” said Parm. He continued, “These
products are going to distributors, the box stores, and
retailers. We also service wholesalers, lumber yards,
and other secondary manufacturers in other species
from our other locations.”
Jazz Forest Products is 100 percent family owned,
and that is how they treat the people they work with,
like family. Parm stated, “Over 50 percent of our
employees have been with us since day one.” A
testament to the quality and high standards that are
maintained throughout all divisions of the company.
When asked about the future of Jazz Forest Products
Parm responded, “There are plans for us to grow;
we are not content to stagnate but for the time being
we are very happy with our group of companies and
continuing to keep our customers satisfied.”
Jazz Forest Products is a member of the
NAWLA, SFPA, BC Wood and CMSA. You can
find a full list of product offerings at their
website www.Jazzforest.ca or email their
team for inquiries at info@jazzforest.ca.
Please visit us at Booth #206.
Boise Cascade Building Materials Distribution Continues
Birmingham Distribution Center
Kansas City Door Shop
Birmingham Distribution Center
This year Boise Cascade Building Materials
Distribution (BMD) has made a significant
investment to expand their footprint
with the announced addition of distribution
locations in Walterboro, SC and Hondo,
TX, the expansion of Birmingham, AL, and
Medford, OR, plus the opening of a Millwork
(door shop) facility in Kansas City, MO. This
growth brings products, services, and relationships
closer to the market for their customers
and supply partners. “Our goal is
to be the first option for our customers by
providing full-service, availability of inventory,
quick turnaround on orders, and a wide
range of products, from pieces to multiple
carloads. This commitment also provides
more capacity for our valued suppliers that
utilize us for logistics, sales, and marketing
activities,” explained Jeff Strom, BMD executive
vice president.
Boise Cascade finalized the acquisition
of 45-acres in Walterboro, SC, to build a
new distribution facility. Located approximately
45 miles west of Charleston, the
property will be Boise Cascade’s first distribution
center in the state. The location is
rail-served and will help better serve customers
in Myrtle Beach, Charleston, and
Columbia, SC, as well as Savannah, GA.
The BMD division currently services these
markets through its facilities in Greensboro,
NC, and Atlanta, GA.
The Company also closed on the purchase
of a 34-acre land parcel in Hondo,
TX to build another new distribution facility.
Located approximately 40 miles west of San
Antonio, TX, this property will be the third
Boise Cascade distribution center in the
state, along with its two door shops in Houston
and Dallas. The property is rail-served
and will help serve customers in Austin,
San Antonio, Corpus Christi, and the Rio
Grande Valley. Boise Cascade currently
services these markets through their facility
in Houston, TX.
In May, Boise Cascade announced the
purchase of a five-acre site adjacent to their
Birmingham, AL branch. Consistent with
their strategy, this investment demonstrates
their commitment to high-growth markets.
The Birmingham expansion will increase
their ability to serve customers with a broader
line of Boise Cascade engineered wood
products. They will also be adding several
new products and go much deeper with others
in both general line and commodities.
The additional acreage will enhance safety
as well as operational efficiencies.
In June, Boise Cascade relocated its
Medford, OR distribution center from a sixacre
site to its new 22-acre home in White
City. This new site has rail service, and
two 3-sided sheds, giving it approximately
35,000 square-feet of covered storage.
This expansion will increase their ability
to serve customers with a broader line of
products and go much deeper with others in
both general line and commodities.
Boise Cascade opened a new 150,000
sq. ft. Millwork facility in the Kansas City
metro area in June, which represents the
10th door shop for the Company. This
shop assembles Therma-Tru® exterior
doors and offers PrismaGuard premium
stain and paint finishing options, along with
Therma-Tru Composite Frames featuring
Tru-Guard Composite Technology. It also
offers Simpson® high quality wood entry
door units and Steves & Sons interior prehung
door units. Bud Skinner, BMD millwork
business development manager said, “Like
their distribution centers, Boise Cascade’s
door shops share a strong commitment to
providing customers with superior high value
products and operational efficiency.”
Boise Cascade is proud of their rich
history, consistency, and commitment to
both customer and supplier relationships.
“Through our division procurement teams in
Boise, ID, Lake Oswego, OR, and Billerica,
MA, we are able to provide our vendors with
quick answers and an unparalleled, ‘easy
to do business with service attitude,’” commented
Tom Hoffmann, BMD senior vice
president of purchasing. “We are continually
working with our best-in-class suppliers
to improve our services and add new and
innovative products that meet our custom-
White City Distribution Center
ers’ ever-changing needs.”
“These recent investments, as well as
several others over the past few years,
strongly align with our stated strategy of
growth in existing markets, underserved
markets, and across our entire national footprint,”
said Jeff Strom. “This additional capacity
provides value for our customers and
suppliers. Our operating model empowers
our local teams to be responsive in each
market. Each branch makes decisions at
the local level yet shares best practices and
benefits from a system that supplies support
and expertise in many areas. Pursuit of excellence
is a core value. We’re committed
to the continuous improvement of people,
processes, the quality of products that we
deliver, as well as ways to improve our services
to help our partners achieve their business
goals.”
For more information, visit
www.bc.com/distribution.
Please visit us at Booth #811.
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Quality Counts At Westervelt Lumber
The Teal-Jones Group: Fully Integrated and Family Owned
How do you know quality lumber when you see it? For
decades, the iconic “green tree” stamp on Westervelt
Lumber has signaled a top-quality, durable product. The
green tree represents a dedication to superb quality,
service and sustainability.
Quality and sustainability are synonymous with the
future and growth of the company. Westervelt Lumber
is part of the integrated forest sector that provides a
natural solution to climate change. They have begun the
process of quantifying the positive climate impacts of
operations. They will continue to improve and enhance
their understanding of how to optimize carbon storage
capabilities in wood products while ensuring that future
generations can enjoy the same benefits and products
by being good stewards of the land to the more than half
a million acres of land under company ownership.
While strengthening their commitment to sustainable
forests, they are also continuing to expand operations.
With demand continuing to increase for the exceptional
lumber produced by Westervelt Lumber, expansion to
the flagship facility in Moundville, AL, will be complete by
the end of 2023.
The Moundville mill continues to produce the highest-quality
lumber available, including specialty products
and offers rail shipping. The mill offers small timbers,
valued in several different markets for their quality and
consistency. Timbers offered are 4x4, 4x6 and 6x6.
The mill is known for producing the highest quality
Finished lumber on the transfer rolls at Westervelt’s
Moundville sawmill.
Lumber being dried in one of the Continuous Kilns at
Westervelt’s Moundville location.
Pine boards in the industry, available in 1x6 and 1x8,
along with 2x4 – 2x12 dimension lumber. All products
produced at Moundville are available in 8-feet – 16-feet
lengths.
Additionally, the molder in Moundville produces an array
of Pine patterns, all of which are suitable for modern
building and finishing. Southern Yellow Pine provides
years of functional service, takes finishes readily or can
be left unfinished to age naturally. Pattern stock is produced
in lengths ranging from 8-inch through 16-inch.
Westervelt offers tongue and groove in standard match,
center match, center match V-joint (122 and 116) beaded
ceiling and 105 siding in both 1-inch and 2-inch profiles.
In 2021, Westervelt Lumber opened a second mill in
Thomasville, AL, to keep up with customer demands.
Positioned in south Alabama, the Thomasville facility is
strategically located within our working forest footprint to
be a high-volume producer of 2x4, 2x6, 2x8 and 2x10,
and 5/4 decking, all available in 8-feet – 20-feet lengths.
Shipping by rail and truck, and proximity to Port of Mobile,
means easy transport.
Most of the dimension lumber produced is used in
new home construction, and repair and remodeling
markets. It’s highly desired in the marketplace due to its
outstanding quality and durability.
With more than 50 years of lumber manufacturing
experience, Westervelt Lumber produces a wide variety
of high-performance products made from Southern
Yellow Pine for customers in domestic and international
markets. Logs are responsibly sourced from well-managed
company-owned and privately-owned forests in the
region.
The Westervelt Company is one of the most enduring,
respected and trusted names in the forest products
sector. Its vertical integration means that they are
involved through every step of the process, from their
seedling nursery in Alabama, where more than nine
million seedlings are grown each year, to the company-owned
forests where the land is managed in a way
that produces high quality timber in a sustainable way,
to the lumber mills where nothing less than outstanding
quality is acceptable.
Westervelt is proud of their history and the strong relationship
it has formed with its partners and customers
over generations. Providing high-quality lumber is what
they do best, but what sets them apart is their dedicated,
personal customer service. The Lumber Sales team is
knowledgeable and accessible and works daily to ensure
that customer needs are met and that expectations
are exceeded. Lumber Sales can be reached at 800-
633-5963 or through www.WesterveltLumber.com.
Spiral rolls in the planer mill at Westervelt’s location in
Thomasville, AL.
Jawinder Athwal finishes Cedar shakes for shipping for
use in the housing or architectural markets. He’s working
in one of seven milling operations at Teal-Jones’ primary
mill site in Surrey, BC. Having seven operations
at the one site allows the company to direct wood to its
best possible use and produce more than 18,000 distinct
products to the specifications of customers from
homebuilders to specialty furniture makers.
Teal-Jones is focused on maximizing value for customers
from every log it mills in British Columbia and the U.S. With
seven milling operations on its headquarters site in Surrey, BC,
Teal Jones is able to direct logs to the best possible use and
has the flexibility to retool for specific orders, producing more
than 18,500 Sku’s from that one site alone. More recently, the
company has expanded into the U.S., and now has several
Southern Yellow Pine operations there.
Founded by Jack Jones in 1946 as a one-man Cedar roofing
mill, Teal-Jones is today BC’s largest privately-owned timber
harvesting and primary lumber product manufacturing company
on BC’s coast.
Since its early days, Teal-Jones has consistently invested
in the latest milling technologies, today offering clients cutting-edge
small and large log milling operations able to meet
the most stringent requirements and product specifications in
lengths of up to 24’ and special orders up to 40’.
Teal-Jones cuts Hemlock, Douglas Fir, Sitka Spruce, Western
Red Cedar, and Yellow Cedar in BC. In addition to a range
of dimension lumber in both metric and imperial measurements,
the Teal Cedar Shake and Shingle division offers the industry’s
most complete line of Western Red Cedar and Alaskan Yellow
Cedar roofing and siding products, along with a custom pre-finish
line for sidewall shingles.
With several specialty mills, the company is also one of the
world’s largest producers of guitar tops, sliced from special
pieces of Spruce and Cedar ‘tone wood,’ as well as specialty
Workers sort lumber just cut at Teal-Jones’ small log
mill in Surrey, BC. The mill uses the latest technology to
maximize the return from each small, second growth log
coming into the operation.
cuts for furniture and musical instrument makers.
As a vertically integrated forestry company, Teal-Jones has
timber licenses in BC, giving the company the operational footprint
and flexibility to optimize the logs destined for its mills.
Teal-Jones directly employs more than 1,000 staff in BC,
and further supports hundreds of direct union and non-union
contractor jobs in its timber harvesting operations.
The company is committed to the ongoing health and sustainability
of forests, the environment and the forest industry’s
future. All timber Teal-Jones cuts in Canada is certified under
the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification
(PEFC) chain of custody system, and the company voluntarily
meets Canada’s leading national standard for sustainable forest
management through the Canadian Standards Association
Forest Management Z809 Standard.
More recently, Teal-Jones has expanded its lumber operations
into the U.S., with a Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) milling
operation in Oklahoma (acquired in 2014), two SYP mills in
Virginia (acquired in 2018), and more recently the Pine Antlers
SYP operation in Oklahoma. The company recently announced
it is investing $110.5 million USD to build a lumber mill in Louisiana
– what will be its fifth operation in the U.S.
Teal-Jones has invested heavily in the optimization of its U.S.
mills, increasing their drying capacity with new Continuous Dry
Kilns, expanding the range of product offerings, and improving
product quality and grade outturn by installing new Automated
Planer Grading Systems.
Teal-Jones team member Tony Saurga carefully cuts a
select Cedar log into specialty blocks, which will go to
another mill the company operates for further work making
acoustic guitar tops. Teal-Jones is one of the world’s
largest makers of acoustic guitar tops from Cedar and
Spruce ‘tone wood.’
OUR PRODUCTS
Whether you’re looking for raw construction lumber, Cedar
shakes and shingles, or unique cuts of wood for custom projects
of all sizes, Teal-Jones can help you get exactly what you
need.
Teal Cedar Shakes and Shingles are manufactured from
fine grain Western Red Cedar, providing weather resistance,
thermal insulation and longevity. The Teal Cedar division is one
of the largest shake and shingle producers in the world, operating
from four major facilities throughout British Columbia. Teal
Cedar is the only shake and shingle producer that owns its own
timber supply, ensuring continuous raw fiber to the mills.
Teal-Jones’ exposed Western Red Cedar timbers including
decking, bevel and channel siding, panels, and fascia
give warmth to residential and commercial spaces, including
gardens.
Teal-Jones’ Whitewood lumber products are made from
the finest west coast Douglas Fir, Hemlock, and Sitka Spruce.
Products are prepared with the quality needs of custom builders
in mind and are dimensionally milled either rough or finished.
The Teal-Jones Group’s operations in the United States
manufactures dimensional Southern Yellow Pine lumber — the
preferred choice for today’s building applications. The company
offers a wide range of high-quality dimensional lumber and
specialty wood products, including timbers and decking.
Learn more at www.tealjones.com.
Please visit us at Booth #755
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On Deck: Tolko Welcomes Western Red Cedar To Its Product Mix
Tolko’s Lavington mill produces over 20
million board feet of Cedar annually.
After more than 65 years in the
forest products industry, Tolko
Industries Ltd continues to build on
its diverse customer base through a
growing slate of building solutions.
Located in Vernon, BC, Tolko is a
private company, that is strongly
rooted in family values. “These values
are the foundation of all customer
relationships – this coupled with
Tolko’s ability to adapt and innovate
continues to serve us well in meeting
our customers’ needs,” said Alex
Langley, Domestic Lumber Sales
Manager.
Tolko employs 2,700 people
across locations including British
Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan.
In addition, through joint
venture partnerships in the southern
U.S., we bring Southern Yellow
Pine lumber to market with LaSalle
Lumber Company LLC, in Urania,
LA; Southeastern Timber Products
in Ackerman, MS; and, Jasper
Forest Products LLC in Jasper, AL.
Together, Tolko’s operations deliver
Lumber Sales Representative, Gail Courterielle
shows off the latest run of 1x4
STK S1S2E.
a mix of OSB, plywood, veneer, stud
and dimension product. “Annually
we produce about 1.2 billion board
feet of SPF, 1.5 billion square feet of
OSB, and 350 million square feet of
plywood,” said Langley.
New to the 2023 Tolko lineup:
Western Red Cedar. “Having the
capability to add Cedar to our product
mix has been exciting. Our fiber
baskets are rich with Cedar, and our
mills have since adapted to handle
a diverse blend of species,” Langley
remarked. Tolko’s Lavington location
now produces over 20 million board
feet of Cedar annually, in addition to
their traditional SPF and Fir/Larch.
Western Red Cedar has a high tolerance
for damp climates and is resistant to
shrinkage, swelling, warping and decay.
“Our focus is on crafting tight knot
Cedar decking,” Langley continued.
“It’s a beautiful product and we
take great pride offering it alongside
Tolko’s existing suite of quality
products.”
Beyond decking, Tolko’s production
encompasses a diverse blend of
finalized Cedar products alongside
reman blanks that are primed for
further processing. This multifaceted
approach allows Tolko to cater
to various customer needs. “Being
new to Western Red Cedar, we have
been completing trials at our Lavington
sawmill and planer to optimize
our Cedar product mix,” said Lang-
ley. “We are very open to making a
wide assortment of different Cedar
products to meet the market needs.”
Tolko has five divisions on the Canadian
lumber side, three of which
are dimension sawmills that produce
SPF, Fir, Hemlock and Cedar
in 6-foot through 20-foot lengths in
grades Economy No. 2 and 3, No. 2
Premium, A and J grade and a full
suite of MSR products. The other
two divisions are stud mills that produce
SPF, Fir and Hemlock in 5-10
feet PET studs.
From a distribution perspective,
Tolko has established a significant
reload footprint across the U.S. and
Canada to deliver its product as efficiently
as possible. “Our vast reload
network gets us closer to our customers,”
said Langley. “It gives us
the ability to offer in-market products
for quick shipment from a variety of
locations across North America and
a value-add that helps set us apart.”
With decades of experience,
Langley attributes Tolko’s success to
a simple formula: excellent people,
committed to family values and a
dedication to meeting customers’
needs by consistently delivering the
valuable products and services they
need.
For more information, visit
www.tolko.com
Please visit us at
Booth #716.
Eco-friendly Upgrades At Patrick Lumber Company
Family Owned Partap Group Introduces Primary Sawmill
Bridgeview Coastal Sawmill De-barker. Maximum log diameter
is 60”.
A leader in high-quality forest products since their
inception in 2004, Partap Group in Surrey, BC, has
seen significant growth in a short period of time. With a
remanufacturing facility in Maple Ridge, BC, offering a
full range of quality Western Red Cedar products from
balusters to timbers, the company has introduced its
primary sawmill, formerly Bridgeview Coastal Sawmills
LTD, located here.
Partap’s newest investment is a commitment to
their goal to produce the finest forest products for their
customers. Vice President of Operations Peter Edwards
explained, “This sawmill was redesigned and rebuilt to
produce high quality lumber from sustainably sourced
logs. It was an old mill and when it was purchased it
was a financial and time investment to get it operational
again. There have been some significant improvements.
The biggest improvement was an addition of a timber
deck last year to allow us to cut timbers directly at the
sawmill and trim them with a separate outfeed. That was
a capital investment and a big change for this sawmill.”
Edwards said there are two distinctive product lines at
the new mill. “Hemlock and Western Red Cedar are the
primary focus of this mill,” he explained. “We are cutting
traditional Cedar products whether it is 4 x 4s decking
or appearance grade timbers up to 12 x 12 in Western
Red Cedar with the log mix that we have right now. The
Bridgeview Coastal Sawmill Green Chain sorts. 32 sorts
on each side along with 36 timber racks.
largest timber that we are pulling is 8 x 8. Most of the
products that we cut at Bridgeview are processed at
Partap Forest Products. We also have a dry kiln market
with a dry kiln facility based in Chilliwack. There are 12
kilns there and that operation primarily does custom
drying but any internal leads will be dried there as well.”
Sales Manager Al Fortune added, “The focus of
Partap Group is from the forest to finished product. The
primary customer base that we are targeting from this
mill is wholesale distribution. We are processing over
140 million board feet annually and running 50 trucks
daily. There’s a separate by-products division for chips
and hog fuel, a lumber division and an export container
division.”
He continued, “The sawmill was redesigned and
rebuilt to produce high quality lumber from sustainably
sourced logs. We are developing new methods each
day to extract the highest value from each log while
staying true to the zero-waste process. The mill specializes
in recovering lumber from logs sourced through
open markets for remanufacture as well as high quality
timbers.”
While the business has grown exponentially since
then, the core values of the family-owned and operated
business have not changed. “We pride ourselves on the
value of each member of our team and their contribution
Finished lumber at Partap Reman.
By Zach Miller
to Partap’s success and growth over the years,” Owner
Sonny Grewal said. “With the ability to control the production
process from logs to lumber, we are able to employ
high quality control practices resulting in the most
sustainable Western Red Cedar and Hemlock forest
products for our clients. Our remanufacturing facility is
well equipped to produce the highest quality value-added
forest products. The plant is equipped with two high
speed planers and a moulder/chop line, allowing us to
produce a wide range of Western Red Cedar and Hemlock
products for all markets. We continue to invest in
developing an efficient and sustainable process through
which we create any product ranging from balusters
and fencing to posts and timbers.”
Continued growth is in the plans for Partap Group,
but Edwards said adapting to change as it happens
is key. “The forest profile is changing so there is a
strategic planning process within our company about
that change. Our approach is community driven and
family-oriented. If everyone in the family and the family
being our partners, customers and vendors is taken
care of, the product and every other aspect will come
together.”
For more information visit
www.Partap.ca.
Please visit us at Booth #523
Traders held monthly sales meetings outdoors during
construction of Timber Hall.
The Solar Panels at Patrick Lumber were installed as
part of increasing energy efficiency and reducing environmental
impact. All photos are at Patrick Lumber
Manufacturing, a division of Patrick Lumber Company,
Philomath, OR.
Patrick Lumber Co., based in Portland, OR, recently announced
upgrades to its facilities including the construction of
a new company headquarters, ecosystem restoration; alternative
energy sources, and partnering with the Oregon State
University (OSU) Energy Department to conduct energy audits.
The new office building, Timber Hall was constructed with
lumber from the West Coast. The Redwood siding is reclaimed
old bridge timbers from Northern California and most of the
Douglas Fir is fire salvage from the 2020 Oregon fires. Chief
Executive Officer Dave Halsey said, “Many of Patrick’s longtime
suppliers pitched in materials to help us build an office
that reflects many of the products we produce. Artwork and
furniture from our 100+ years of offices in the Portland area
have come out of storage to bring the building to life. It sits
above our manufacturing facility on an oak savannah where we
can be at one with nature.”
With the construction of their new headquarters, Operations
Manager Terry Haddix said they wanted it to be an example of
Patrick Lumber Co.’s commitment to sustainability. “The new
building is such a prominent piece of our facility, we intend to
use it to showcase the relatable aspects of our commitment to
sustainability,” she explained. “We wanted it to exemplify how
we are reducing our carbon footprint and offsetting our energy
usage. We are always on the lookout for other opportunities
to increase energy efficiency and reduce the environmental
impact of a structure of this size.”
An ecosystem restoration of two acres of land surrounding
Timber Hall is under contract and currently underway. “Part
of our mission statement is to improve the health of our planet
and provide people with powerful connections to nature,”
Halsey offered. “So, in constructing our Timber Hall and
thinking about the land around it, it is really important to us that
we restore the land with native species that will thrive in the
environment in which we inhabit. Our entire livelihoods depend
on proper management of natural resources, so it was an organic
idea that in disturbing the land to build the Timber Hall, it
is also our responsibility to then restore it to its same condition,
if not better than where we found it. We also intend to use this
project as a way to showcase the native Pacific Northwest
Softwoods and hardwoods that are our core species, while
also fostering habitats for native flora and fauna.”
Patrick Lumber Co. is also working with Washington State
University (WSU) Energy Program engineers to research alternative
energy sources to power boilers. “We are of the mind
that conventional fuel sources are finite,” Corporate Accounting
Manager Lena Jacobson explained. “In terms of the longevity
of our business in particular, and the industry as a whole, it behooves
us to explore alternatives. Jacobson said they are also
working with WSU to research ways to install more efficient
processes/systems and machinery throughout the plant.
Seeking ways to meet federal environmental and social
impact goals in hardwood mill expansion, Patrick Lumber Co.
has applied for USDA Grants for funding. Halsey explained,
“We will be processing species that are either a cost center
for land owners or that are left behind as potential fuel for
wildfires. In constructing this mill and positioning ourselves
as a non-Alder centric facility, we are creating an outlet for
these under-utilized species. The result is the creation of job
opportunities in the communities in which we operate and
Traders held their very first sales meeting inside Timber
Hall, June 2023.
where these species grow, while at the same time having an
impact on forest health. Partnering with OSU to conduct energy
audits in order to identify additional projects that will lead to
increased energy efficiency and reduce our carbon footprint is
ongoing. This goes hand-in-hand with our focus on increasing
energy efficiency and reducing our environmental impact as
we continue to grow. We are working with as many partners as
possible to ensure we are making the best choices and focusing
on the right projects. Additionally, with several OSU alumni
in our company, we are always looking for ways to partner with
the university.”
Established in 1915, Patrick Lumber Co. is a secondary
lumber manufacturer and exporter of niche high-grade wood
products sold through a network of worldwide distribution.
For more information visit www.patlbr.com
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Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd. Provides High Quality
Wood Items To Global Markets By Zach Miller
Build Better with Rosboro Glulam and Lumber Products
Super B leaving GSFP with a full load of kiln-dried Western
Red Cedar blanks for remanufacture to high end specialty
products.
Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd. (GSFP),
based in Barriere, British Columbia, four and a
half hours inland from Vancouver, has manufactured
specialty Cedar products for more than 65
years. “To diversify our fiber supply, we work with
some other species, including Western White
Pine and oversize Spruce, but our main focus is
Western Red Cedar,” stated Greg Smith, company
president and grandson of the company’s
founder, Gilbert Smith.
GSFP specializes in rough green blanks for
remanufacturing into pattern stock, bevel blanks,
S1S2E boards and other specialty products. With
the addition of their new dry kiln in 2023 they now
offer rough and finished kiln-dried products.
“We are constantly trying to get the most value
from a precious resource by investing in our people
and new technology,” Smith said.
GSFP, a multi-generational family company,
began as a Cedar pole plant in 1955. In 1967 a
sawmill was built on the same site and then, over
the ensuing years, continuous improvements,
upgrades and additions have been made.
GSFP’s mission statement is: “To create and
enhance stakeholder value by supplying high
quality wood products to global markets. We do
this while caring about our employees and the
First Kiln charge loaded in Gilbert Smith’s new Nyle Dehumidification
side loading Kiln.
community, providing careful stewardship of the
forests and building strong, long-term relationships
with valued customers.”
Smith commented, “The approach at our company
is: first and foremost, we’re a manufacturing
facility, and we want to have a safety culture that
will ensure that people – about 85 employees –
are going home to their families every day. From
that, when you have the workforce grounded in
that sense, then you can consider how you further
advance your business. What I really try to push
is creative thinking and problem solving. But more
so it’s trying to focus on specific programs or
systems and just keep getting better and better at
them.”
GSFP has made many mechanical upgrades,
the most recent being the addition of their Nyle
dehumidification dry kiln. Smith said GSFP chose
Nyle because of their “expertise in dehumidification
drying and energy management capacity.
Once we landed on that, we knew the goal was to
maintain a high drying quality to improve product
value.”
The mill and the new kiln are entirely powered
by renewable hydroelectricity. In line with one of
GSFP’s core values of sustainability, “We looked
at what kind of technology is out there that we
Sales manager, Aidan Coyles, manning the GSFP booth
at the 2022 NAWLA Conference in Phoenix, AZ.
can use to dry a quality product without impacting
greenhouse gas emissions,” Smith said. “In British
Columbia, we are extremely fortunate with the
hydroelectric generating capacity that we have
in the province. So, we were able to dial into that
available power source with a fully electric kiln.”
Smith said, “I think the future looks good for
Gilbert Smith Forest Products. We’ve got a good
team together, including adding Aidan Coyles
who joined the sales department a few years ago,
whose expertise in forestry has helped us implement
these strategic investments. So, I think
we are positioned well. Certainly, there are a few
market challenges to get through but, at the same
time, we have been at it producing lumber for over
50 years. We’re good and we want to keep getting
better by paying attention to the details that promote
quality and value.
“The multi-generational family-run business
continues to grow due to sustained customer,
supplier, owner, employee, Indigenous and community
support.”
For more information visit www.gsfcedar.com.
Please visit us at Booth #255.
Prime Forest Products: A Third Generation Family-Owned Success Story
By Shelley Mentzer
Rosboro’s X-Beam is the industry’s first full-framingwidth
architectural appearance glulam.
Located in Oregon’s lush Willamette Valley and surrounded by millions of acres of productive
forest lands, Rosboro is North America’s largest producer of glulam beams. Founded over
100 years ago, we are a company rooted in tradition but continuously adapting to the changing
needs of our customers. Our unique capabilities, including production of our own lamination
feed-stock, enable us to provide the construction industry with the most cost-effective structural
framing solutions in the market.
Rosboro manufactures a wide range of glued-laminated timber products including our flagship
X-Beam, the high-strength BigBeam DF, as well as rim, mass timber decking, and other
innovative products. Western Structures is our custom glulam division, providing our customers
with extremely flexible fabrication capabilities and lead times as short as one week. From
high-volume stock glulam programs to custom sizes, variable lengths, and job packs, Rosboro is
your premier source for all things glulam.
Carrying Rosboro glulam gives our customers a distinct competitive advantage. X-Beam has
an architectural finish, allowing wholesalers and dealers to inventory a single product that works
in both concealed and visually exposed applications.
Builders and framers prefer Rosboro glulam because it is cost effective, easy to use, and fast
to install. The full-width architectural appearance X-Beam integrates seamlessly into both traditional
and EWP framing systems. Since glulam is not overly compressed like other engineered
wood, it is light-weight and easy to cut, drill, and nail. Builders know Rosboro X-Beams can be
delivered same or next-day to keep them on schedule and the economical price will keep their
projects profitable.
Architects prefer Rosboro Douglas Fir glulam products for their warm aesthetic, environmental
benefits, and affordable cost. Wood is the only truly renewable construction material and
Rosboro products are produced exclusively from 2nd and 3rd generation Douglas Fir forests.
The production of glulam beams requires 14 times less energy than the manufacturing of equivalent
steel framing.
Structural engineers specify Rosboro glulam because it is proven, cost effective, and widely
available. Our team works directly with specifiers to increase their product knowledge and
ensure that they are using the right products in the right applications. Knowing that the X-Beam
is stocked through Rosboro’s extensive distribution network offers engineers peace of mind that
their builder can always find what they need.
Our service and support set us apart from all other glulam manufacturers. Rosboro has
representatives in the field to work directly with you and your customers. We do whatever it takes
Rosboro is North America’s largest producer of glulam
offering everything from stock beam programs to custom
project work.
In addition to glulam, Rosboro produces high-quality
western species studs and dimension lumber.
to ensure your success with our products, be it working with specifiers, consulting on jobsite
issues, or educating your sales team. For the more difficult technical challenges, we even have
a licensed Structural Engineer on staff.
Rosboro also manufactures high-quality traditional lumber products including western
species studs and dimension lumber. Rosboro products are the ideal choice for a wide range of
applications in single-family, multi-family, and light commercial framing.
Rosboro’s Product Line
•Rosboro X-Beam is the industry’s first full framing-width architectural appearance glulam,
making it ideal for both exposed and concealed framing applications.
•BigBeam-DF is a high-strength 3,000fb, 2.2E Douglas Fir glulam that is the perfect solution
for longer spans and heavy load conditions.
•X-Rim is the first glulam beam manufactured specifically for rim applications. It is zero-camber,
kiln-dried, and manufactured to tight depth tolerances so it installs flat in floor
systems and stays that way.
•Rosboro Engineered Structural Lumber (ESL) is a cost-effective alternative to LSL for
beams, headers, and other light-duty framing applications.
•Western Structures Custom Glulam is your premier source for custom sizes, variable
lengths, job packs, industrial uses, exterior applications, and even metric dimensions.
•Green and kiln-dried Douglas Fir and Hem-Fir studs that are never Prior Selected,
meaning the product won’t be cherry picked! Studs are stocked 8’, 9’ and 10’ lengths and
custom trim orders are always welcomed. We also produce quality #1 and #2 green Douglas
Fir products including S4S 3x4, 3x6, and 4x6 in lengths up to 10 feet.
•#2 & Better green and kiln-dried Douglas Fir dimension lumber in widths of 2×4, 2×6,
2×8 and lengths from 8’ to 20’.
Our beams and lumber may be highly regarded, but customer service is our greatest product.
A live person will always greet you when you call, and Rosboro’s professional service team is
there to support them through every stage of the job. We pride ourselves on being easy to work
with so you can focus on what’s important in your own businesses.
.
Learn more at www.rosboro.com.
Please visit us at Booth #331
Lucas and Brad Rodakowski in the Prime permaculture
garden.
Prime team inventory day at the mill.
Prime Forest Products headquarters.
With a passion to provide unrivaled service to his
customers, Brad Rodakowski established Prime Forest
Products, LLC (PFP) in 2012 to source/supply wood to
specialty door/window manufacturers and wholesale
distributors. As a third generation, family-owned and
operated company, PFP specializes in Douglas Fir while
also supplying Cedar, Ponderosa Pine, Eastern White
Pine, and Hemlock.
“What we do is niche and there are only a few of us
that do what we do. That sets PFP apart in the marketplace.
Our customers give us the grade specs they
want, and we work in partnership with the mill to have
them customize the grade for us,” Brad explained.
PFP executes their custom manufacturing in Springfield,
Oregon and Sweet Home, Oregon averaging 20
million board feet of industrial shop through clear lumber
annually. “We receive lumber as rough green, then we
dry, surface, and grade accordingly. It then goes direct
to our customers or to our Springfield remanufacturing
facility to become door/window components. We love
being able to cultivate our supplier/customer relationships
and provide products that meet or exceed our
customers’ quality standards. Because of this, we can
serve both domestic and international markets, including
exports to Europe, Northern Africa, the UK, Holland,
Belgium, Japan, Australia, and Vietnam,” Brad said.
Vice President and Product Specialist Lucas Rodakowski
added, “As an added service, we take the downfall
from the mill that does not make grade and sell to
local suppliers. The mill is relieved of excess inventory
and Prime is able to provide products to other markets
which is advantageous to all involved.”
While sourcing and supplying wood is their specialty,
PFP places a huge importance on their employees
and work-life balance. PFP headquarters is located on
10 blissful acres in the Beaverton, Oregon countryside
and provides a respite from the noise and bustle of the
city. On site is a 1,600 sq. ft. permaculture garden for all
employees to enjoy and harvest.
Brad is excited about PFP’s growth and where they
are headed. “Our team is instrumental in moving Prime
forward and helping it grow into the business it is today.
We invest in our employees and participate in team building
and leadership programs throughout the year. As a
family-based company, we prioritize and value employee
health and family. We all work closely together, support
one another, listen to and value feedback and everyone
has an equal voice.”
As part of their company core values, PFP is focused
on sustainability and giving back to the community. They
have committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development
Goals (#12 Responsible Production and Consumption
and #13 Climate Action) with a SBTi (Science
Based Target Initiative) commitment goal of reducing
carbon emissions 42% by 2039. To measure progress
and compliance, PFP reports their yearly carbon emissions
footprint to CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure
Project, www.CDP.net). The CDP scores each company
for its commitment to both upstream and downstream
sustainable business supply-chain decisions. Disclosing
to the CDP allows PFP to build trust with our vendors and
customers, respond to rising environmental concerns
and align with best practices and opportunities.
As part of our commitment to carbon emission reduction
in the supply-chain, PFP supports Carbon Offset
and Renewable Energy Credit projects such as the Bear
Creek Watershed Forest Carbon Project in Astoria,
Oregon, and the Wheat Field Wind Farm in Arlington,
Oregon. In alignment with their values, PFP is committed
to planting twice as many trees of the same species in
the same region since the start of business operations in
2012. “This is an ongoing effort that we continue every
year. Building an industry for a sustainable future is not
just about the next generation, but our grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. If we can make a significant impact
today, we invest in the industry and future generations,”
said Lucas. Starting in 2020, Prime Forest Products has
planted more than 106,000 trees in Oregon, British Columbia
Canada, Washington State, as well as Indigenous
Tribal Lands. PFP also participates in the Adopt-A-Road
program and has built custom garden boxes for Portland
State University.
PFP is a member of the North American Wholesale
Lumber Association (NAWLA), Programme for the
Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), Friends of
Trees, CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project),
and attends Global Buyers Mission (GBM), and Portland
Wholesale Lumber Association (PWLA) events.
Learn more about Prime Forest Products at
www.primeforest.com or follow them
on Instagram @primeforestproducts.
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Contact Ryan, Carlos, or Max
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Please visit us at NAWLA booth #502
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C&D Lumber – Your Home For Cedar And Douglas Fir Lumber Products
Quality, Experience and Consistency at Richardson Timbers
By Terry Miller
We stock on the ground 4” and 6” surfaced
timbers ranging from 4x4-4x12 and
6x6-6x12.
When C&D Lumber Co., located in Riddle, OR, filled its
first order in 1890, the timber was harvested using hand
tools, and transported off the mountain using horses and
the currents of Oregon rivers. It was milled using steam
power, and loaded into the backs of wagons, bound for
booming Northwestern towns.
Today, C&D Lumber counts on skilled log harvesters who
comply with strict environmental guidelines to purchase
sustainable raw material that allow us to consistently offer
carefully crafted products at competitive prices–just as we
have for over 130 years. With the use of flatbed trucks, vans
and railcars our carefully milled products travel to distributors
and job sites across the United States and beyond.
Today’s highly efficient facility produces high-quality lumber
products in over 100 different product lines and sizes.
With a very diverse product line and a flexible manufacturing
facility, C&D is truly considered a “cutting mill” where
customers can find a variety of products and sizes to fit their
needs and where shipping truckloads or railcars of mixed
lumber products is a norm.
We are proud of the three species we can mill with
Douglas Fir making up the majority of our production, but
our product line is enhanced with two unique and beautiful
Cedars: Incense Cedar and Port Orford Cedar. In each species,
we offer products including 2-inch Appearance Plus
decking, rough exposed timbers, fence rails and a variety of
Incense Cedar Appearance Plus decking is a premium grade of decking
with a wane and skip free face. Ideal for all decking building projects.
Cedar lumber dimensional products ideal for many types of
remanufacturing. Incense Cedar is highly rated in a majority
of physical properties including natural durability, shrinkage,
checking, weathering, warping, and insulation value. Port
Orford has physical properties that rate almost as high as
Douglas Fir in regards to strength, plus its creamy white
color makes it even more desirable as a stained product.
In Douglas Fir, we offer a full line of surfaced lumber that
includes 2-inch dimensional lumber, 4-inch and 6-inch timbers
in a variety of grades from No. 1 and Better to Economy.
We also specialize in one of the highly sought after
product lines called Premium Exposed® Douglas Fir. With
natural beauty, exceptional strength and “when appearance
matters,” our Premium Exposed® rough sawn timbers have
become the preferred products for open-beamed construction.
Our success in milling these fine products depends on
healthy forests and sustainability. At C&D Lumber, we do
everything in our power to sustain the health of our natural
resources as we produce our wood products. We buy our
timber from foresters who practice scientifically sound and
efficient forest-management techniques that provide habitat
for wildlife and aquatic life, and maintain forest tree species,
soil, air and water resources. These practices ensure the
continuous growth and harvesting of trees for the benefit of
future generations of Oregonians, and for our mill. We are
Incense Cedar 2x4 fence rails are a perfect complement
to any Cedar fencing upgrade. Available in a surfaced or
combed texture.
proud to say that we are committed to only working with
those that comply with the Oregon Forest Practices Act and
the regulations established and enforced by the Oregon
Department of Forestry. We have also gone the extra step
to receive third-party certification from the Sustainable
Forestry Initiative®.
Yet our commitment to sustainability goes farther. We
have a responsibility to be as efficient as possible with our
logs. To do this, we utilize every part of the log, leaving
virtually no waste. The bark removed for a log is used for
landscaping bark or mulch. The wood chips are used to
make paper products, and the sawdust and planer shavings
are sold to make pressed board products.
We stand out from the crowd because we offer more
than a commodity: our customers return to us over and over
again, citing our attention to promptness, accuracy and
service. As much as we’d like to become accustomed to the
compliments, we don’t. We believe there is always room for
improvement, and that we can repay the praise through that
effort. If you are a current C&D Lumber customer, we are
grateful for your loyalty and your business. If you are new or
considering us for the first time, please visit us at our booth
at the Traders Market or give us a call in our office located
in the heart of the sawmill in Riddle, OR. We believe our
future is bright because of the dedication and loyalty of our
customers, the demand for quality lumber products, our
close proximity to efficient shipping routes and being located
right in the middle of a rich raw material source.
For more information, contact C&D Lumber Co. at 541-
874-2241 or visit www.cdlumber.com.
Please visit us at Booth #530.
NELMA Presents: Online Wholesaler Resources
If wood products manufactured in the northeast and
the Great Lakes area are part of what you sell, then the
Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NEL-
MA) should be your go-to, one-stop shop information
source. With a targeted website focused on funneling
information directly to key audiences, it is easier than
ever for wholesalers to grab the information they
need from www.NELMA.org, right when they need it.
Educational tools are available in all formats – online,
digital, and print – that cover all aspects of lumber
products and grades.
Retail Directory. Check out the NELMA Retail Directory
directly on the website! Sort by location to see
information on potential lumber retailer customers that
includes contacts and the products they sell. If your
retailer customer is not listed, encourage them to sign
up and get listed in this free service offered by NELMA.
The Grade Rule Book. We are pleased to provide
our 2021 edition of Standard Grading Rules for
Northeastern Lumber online for easy reference and
general understanding of the Northeastern and Great
Lakes lumber and timber grades. Feel free to purchase
a hard-bound book from NELMA or refer to each online
section from the grading rules for viewing or downloading.
The sections are: Species, Grades, Grademarks,
Tally & Sizes, Glued Products; Moisture Content and
Inspection Provisions; Eastern White Pine Board
Grades; Other Board Grades; National Grading Rules
(NGR) for Framing and Decking; Beams & Stringers,
Posts and Timbers; Design Value Information; Design
Value Tables; Measurements of Characteristics; Glossary
& Abbreviations; Eastern Pattern Charts; General
Definitions and Instructions for Grading Eastern White
Pine; and Interpretations – National Grading Rules
(NGR) for Softwood Dimension Lumber.
The Grader Academy. A must-do opportunity for
all employees! This free online educational series
provides a concise resource for individuals to dive into
what elements make up specific grades of lumber. Participants
can test their knowledge upon finishing each
section and receive a completion certificate when all
course levels are finished. The series of classes takes
the visual approach, using images and videos that
bring the grade rule book to life. The site includes two
fun, interactive simulation games with the Above Board
Grading and Build-a-Board challenge.
How-to Videos. If you want to learn more about
how Northeastern and Great Lakes lumber products
are used, this series of videos is right up your alley.
Over the years NELMA has built up a strong library of
videos demonstrating a variety of interior and exterior
applications.
Housed both on the new website and on the NELMA
YouTube channel (nelmaTV), topics and projects
include installing wood wainscotting; building a barrel
ceiling; attaching exterior siding, and so much more.
Pay attention: we have a new video coming later in
2023!
Publication Store. Looking for the perfect piece
of literature to help educate your employees and sell
more wood? From product knowledge information on
Eastern White Pine – even grade-specific photo sheets
to help you identify the perfect stick for any project
– to an attractive Eastern White Pine pattern poster
that makes understanding the variety of patterns and
profiles a breeze, there is something in the Publication
Store for everyone.
Interested in a few good case studies? Check out
Profiles in Pine, our newest brochure focusing on
multiple design challenges and how they were solved
with Eastern White Pine. Delightful stories, wonderful
projects, and inspirational photos: this might be the
most gorgeous brochure you’ve ever seen!
Be sure to pick up the ever-popular Eastern White
Pine Grade Photo Swatch. This tool is a perennial favorite,
and it flies off the counter at trade shows. Think
of a painter’s swatch book but swap out photographs
of lumber grades for paint colors. This is the perfect
solution for the customer who wants “knotty, but not
too knotty” with their wood.
There is even a delightfully scented pine air freshener
for your car, or the car of someone you love!
No matter your need, if you are a lumber wholesaler,
there’s something under the www.NELMA.org
website for you. Take some time to poke around and
check things out; and please reach out to us if there is
something you would like to see us add to help you do
your job easier!
Happy (lumber) selling!
Please visit us at Booth #233.
Left to right, Jamie Hursh and David
Lawrence
Richardson Timbers, headquartered in
Dallas, Texas and with a new location in
Burnet County in the Texas Hill Country,
offers exclusive surfacing (all four sides up
to 20” x 20”); custom Tru-Ruf texture; custom
siding patterns; precision end trimming;
trailer flooring; barge decking and custom
reman services. They stock No. 1&Btr. in
both green and kiln-dried Douglas Fir, Appearance
grade Western Red Cedar, C&Btr.
mixed grain, vertical grain Fir, C&Btr. vertical
grain Hemlock, A&Btr. vertical grain Western
Red Cedar and mixed hardwoods.
“Everything that we stock in our No.
1&Btr. green Fir up to an 8”x12”x24’ is free
of heart center. We also stock the bigger
sizes such as 20”x20” up to 40’ in Fir,” Sales
Manager Steven Rogers explained. “We are
stocking No. 1&Btr. KD S1S2E Douglas Fir
1”x4” through 1”x12” board that is 7/8-inch
thick and produced on the West Coast.”
For more
information
contact:
Tom Lakeman
shaverreload.com
shavers.reload@gmail.com
Lucio Martinez, Custom Products
Manager, producing a custom bracket
Rogers said the product is mainly used for
a soffit material, but experience found the
board is a good remanufacturing product for
siding.
Extensive milling capability sets Richardson
apart from stocking distributors. Rogers
offered, “The custom side of what we do is
sizing material to your specification such
as when the customer is trying to replace
timbers in an old house. We have the ability
to run standard siding patterns, but we can
also make patterns to your spec’s, or what’s
trending at the time. There’s a tongue and
groove penny gap trending in the market
right now which we are able to produce
because of our custom capability.”
Rogers said the company’s employees
play an integral part in Richardson’s
success. “Our people and our capabilities
are bringing added-value to our product. For
example, our longest-term employee, Lucio
Martinez, can take a set of plans, scale
the plans and cut architectural details from
them to match exact specification requests.
In other areas we will go to the job site and
measure specific dimensions to verify what
we need for brackets, corbels and arches
plus we educate the customer as well. We
offer full service from the first phone call to
the point of installation; we’re available for
every step.”
Regional Salesman Jamie Hursh said,
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• Mainline Norfolk Southern, Daily Switches
Left to right, Chris Brennan, Nick Zilliken, Jamie Hursh and Steven Rogers.
“We have long-standing relationships with
our partnership mills that have spanned
over 25 years in many cases. Our niche
is also in finding what other people won’t.
We’re willing and able to find everything,
and that’s our bread and butter.”
Hursh said the sales territory is divided
among himself, Nick Zilliken, David
Lawrence and Chris Brennan. “I handle the
Dallas/Ft. Worth area on the West side and
Nick handles the East side of Dallas, East
Texas and Oklahoma. I go as far West as
Abilene. David covers Central and Southern
Texas plus far West Texas and New Mexico.
Chris handles Southeast Texas including
Houston and Beaumont. David Chavera recently
joined us as an Inside Salesman after
many years of experience in the building
materials industry.”
Receiving material from our mill partners,
Hursh said Richardson moves 48 rail cars
per year each having 60,000 board feet per
car. “Sixty percent of our product comes by
rail and the other 40 percent is by truck,” he
explained.
All the machining capabilities at Richardson
are made possible with a 72-inch
McDonough Resaw; a PET precision and
trim machine; a Weinig moulder; Tannewitz
bandsaw and a Cantek surfacer. “We also
offer hand-hewing for the old-world look and
Tru-Ruf surfacing,” Rogers added. “Tru-Ruf
surfacing is an addition to rough timbers,
green or kiln-dried, that provides a unique
texture to the timber. For the dealer, this
means a product upgrade that removes
common material handling problems like
band marks or strap marks from sawmill
handling, weather or mill stains during order
fabrication. Tru-Ruf surfacing can be used
on any species of wood,” he explained.
Richardson Timbers handles and sells
between four and five million board feet of
lumber and lumber products per year. Lynn
Surls is Chairman and CEO.
For more information visit
www.richardsontimbers.com.
PRODUCTS HANDLED:
• SPF Dimension
• SYP Dimension
• OSB
• Plywood
• I-Joist & LVL
• Steel Rebar
• Flooring
• Shingles
• Sheetrock
• Sidings
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Zip-O-Laminators Is Increasing Its Production
By Zach Miller
Growing People, Building Communities, Sustaining Resources
Crew photo with the largest curve in the Portland Airport
Project in Oregon. The beam is roughly 16 feet tall from
the ground to the top of the beam and 80 feet in length.
Zip-O-Laminators, LLC a division of Zip-O-Log
Mills Inc., located in Eugene, OR, has big plans to
grow its business. “Our focus is on growth for the
laminating plant,” said KayCee Hallstrom, company
co-owner. “As we increase our volume, that will increase
our marketing abilities. In some cases, our
existing customers will become bigger customers,
but there will be other customers that we will be able
to pick out to service.”
Zip-O-Laminators is a custom Glulam plant that
can manufacture Glulam up to 115 feet long, 111
inches deep and 26 inches wide. They are APA
certified to make their Glulam beams out of Douglas
Fir or Alaskan Yellow Cedar. “We are certified
under APA – The Engineered Wood Association as
third-party grading inspectors, and we are Forest
Stewardship Council certified,” Hallstrom noted.
“The sawmill is not FSC-certified,” Hallstrom said,
“so only the Glulam plant is certified. We do curves
and beveled cuts, so we do any kind of specialty cut
or even straight-cuts. We do a lot of bridge projects.
We do structural projects. We service houses, apart-
ments and golf clubs. That’s our main objective, to
get to those custom homes. The biggest project we
just completed is for the new roof structure for the
Portland Airport in Portland, OR. That has been our
biggest project to date. We did about 99 percent
of the Glulam there. The pieces were 80 feet long
and 16 feet tall – the tallest from the ground to the
top of the curve – and 7 feet 3 inches deep on the
ends. There were very big one-piece curves for us
to accomplish. We also can do industrial finish, architectural
finish, anything anybody wants we can
do. Our motto is, ‘Think it can’t be done? Ask us.’”
Meanwhile, Zip-O-Log Mill Inc. has been a leading
provider of quality Douglas Fir products for
more than 77 years. It is a long-length cutting sawmill
with the capacity to manufacture products up to
52 feet in length. Because their products are made
for exposed structure applications, Zip-O specializes
in No. 1 and better, (FOHC) Free of Heart Center
Timbers. They also produce boxed heart timbers.
Anti-stain and application of a clear wax base
end-seal is applied to all rough products and Zip-
O-Log Mills offers anti-stain treatment on surfaced
products as well (all surfaced timbers are endsealed).
Zip-O’s wide-ranging product line, knowledgeable
sales staff, and dedicated employees ensure
that orders will have accurate tallies, on-time
shipments, and quality that exceeds customers’
expectations.
“Since Zip-O-Laminators is a custom Glulam
plant, it has the same mode of customer satisfaction,
accuracy and on-time shipment as the sawmill,”
said Joe Honochick, General Manager. “The
Sawmill focuses on great customer service, accurate
tallies and prompt shipments.”
“Having the sawmill connected to the lam plant
is very important, because of the high quality that
the sawmill makes,” Hallstrom stated. “So, the lam
stock we typically get from the sawmill has higher
tension grades, which makes us more competitive.
A lot of the lams require double the tension in their
beams and in the wides – the 2 x 10 and 2 x 12 – so
there’s an advantage there because it’s really hard
to find that quality on the outside.”
Zip-O-Laminators has 60 employees. Key personnel
include Kyle Gillings, Lam sales; Taylor
Dowdy, Lam sales; John Redfield, Operations;
Clement Kneisler, Operations and training; KelCee
Hallstrom, Owner; KayCee Hallstrom, Owner;
and Karl Hallstrom, Owner. Regarding the rest of
the crew, KayCee Hallstrom said, “We know we
wouldn’t be where we are without caring for our employees.
They do a really hard job. All those production
guys put in a lot of hours – blood, sweat, and
tears. We know it’s a hard job, so the goal is to give
them a livable wage, benefits, how we can help with
the profit sharing at year end, and we want them to
feel that they are important.”
Adapting With The Times – How West Bay Forest Products
Is Navigating An Evolving Lumber Market.
West Bay Forest Products team (left to right) Chad Findlay, Don Dorazio, Dion Dorazio,
Larry Petree and Darren Barker.
If you’ve been in or around the lumber industry for any time, you’ll have noticed
it’s biggest differentiator – it has amazing people. It’s one of the biggest reasons the
industry has continued to grow and thrive, even through a global pandemic.
Although the day-to-day impact of COVID-19 has largely faded for most, its economic
influence has continued to reverberate throughout the lumber market. It’s no
surprise that the market isn’t what it was. With the majority of the population stuck at
home the past few years, the demand for lumber for home projects increased. Mills
typically stayed open while many businesses shut down, effectively feeding that demand.
As a result, lumber prices soared. It may be an oversimplification, but it boiled
down to supply and demand.
Now that things have “normalized,” demand has shifted back to pre-COVID levels,
and supply has had its own set of challenges. Coming out of a historically busy
period, the market is clearly not where it was over the past few years. So where do
we go from here?
As mentioned, the lumber industry has amazing people – it’s always been about
relationships. Communication is key, and industry professionals need to do their part
to talk with their customers and understand their needs. As West Bay Forest Products’
Vice President Chad Findlay commented, “It’s not enough to be an order taker
in this market. We need to start being salespeople again.”
Companies like West Bay, located in Langley, BC, understand markets like this,
Glulams installed in one of the skylights for the Portland
Airport project in Oregon.
West Bay NextGen Cedar is an engineered
Cedar product created by finger-jointing
and edge-gluing solid Cedar together to
make desired lengths.
To learn more, visit
www.zipolaminators.com.
Please visit us at Booth #415.
Please visit us at Booth #506
because they’ve been through it
before. Established in 1988, West Bay
was founded with the goal of supplying
high-quality Cedar products, including
timbers, decking, trim, pattern stock,
fencing and more.
“It’s important to adapt,” says West
Bay President Don Dorazio. “We
started as a small lumber company, but
that was 35 years ago. As we’ve grown
and moved into the 21st century, we’ve
continued to foster our relationships
with new technology, custom products,
marketing support, and incentive programs
that make sense for everyone.”
One way that West Bay has adapted
to help protect themselves from volatile
market conditions is by taking control of their own fiber supply – namely, owning and
operating their own production facilities, including two sawmills and two remanufacturing
plants. By overseeing the entire manufacturing process, they’re able to
manage runs to meet orders on time and provide greater consistency in cuts and
finishes. In addition, they can deliver custom patterns and sizing, giving customers
improved flexibility in their sales programs.
West Bay has also been looking to engineered products to supplement their roster
of quality solid Cedar. They’ve recently added West Bay NextGen Cedar to their
catalogue. NextGen Cedar is an engineered Cedar product created by finger-jointing
and edge-gluing solid Cedar together to make desired lengths. It can be used in any
application where you would use solid Western Red Cedar, performing similarly, and
it’s even more stable over time.
“That’s the secret sauce – lead with honesty, loyalty and communication, and listen
to the pain points of your customers. Then, get creative in solving them. It could
be in big ways, such as introducing new products or services, or smaller, such as
pursuing unique logistic solutions,” said Dorazio.
West Bay has operated with that philosophy for the past 30+ years, and with an
eye for the future, they’re set up to continue finding success for the next 30 years as
well.
For more information, visit www.westbaygroup.com.
SOCOMI Sales
New Plywood Dryer
South Coast Lumber Co., located in Brookings, OR, was established in 1950
and has continued sustaining the ultimate philosophy and pride of being an integral
part of the Brookings economy and growth for over 73 years. Pacific Wood
Laminates, Inc. was established as a specialty manufacturing affiliate to produce
innovative alternatives to traditional millwork, specialty panels, and industrial
products. Under the reputable SOCOMI brand, we proudly provide over 500
reliable family-wage jobs for our local communities.
To shed light on all that we do, we have reconfigured our branding to communicate
that South Coast Lumber and Pacific Wood Laminates are under the same
ownership. We have incorporated the SOCOMI text into each primary logo and
have created versions that combine the two, which will be portrayed most often
in our marketing materials. This ties into one of the ultimate reasons that set us
apart from our competition; we can ship out mixed and specified truckloads to
satisfy varied building needs.
Our commitment to reinvestment is critical to our company and innovations. We
always look for ways to improve while ensuring quality and timeliness are never
an issue for our customers. We have implemented a handful of major capital improvement
upgrades within the last year to help maximize our efficiencies. Two of
the most significant projects have been installed in our plywood plant; a new auto
plugger and veneer dryer.
Pacific Wood Laminates is the first mill in the world to have artificial intelligence
in its scanning systems within both the veneer and plywood plants. This technology
provides greater accuracy and consistency for clipping solutions on the green
end with repetitive scanning at the dryer. We have already seen a 150% increase
in solid C grade (concrete faces and marine core) generated on the outfeed of our
new dryer.
The new longitudinal dryer system is constructed with six decks and 16 sec-
New Veneer Auto Plugger
tions, allowing for increased gross volume throughout the plant. The reduction in
handling provides a safer work environment by eliminating the amount of repetitive
ergonomic hazards for our employees. It also helps limit the potential loss of
veneer through manual handling practices.
This summer we upgraded our airstair bond analyzer in our plywood plant. This
doubled the signal heads that read bonds in our panels, providing better coverage
across the panel’s surface. The ability to precisely locate voids, delamination,
and partial bonds allows us to react quickly to potential issues.
Another capital improvement we recently implemented in our sawmill allows for
a significant increase in the accuracy of our cuts. We installed a precision geometric
log system (PGLR), which actively measures and corrects the turn motion
positions when a log is being rotated at the single-length infeed (SLI) located at
the very beginning of the mill. This aids in ensuring the logs are turned as closely
as possible to the angle determined by the turner optimizer’s solution.
Along with our continued reinvestment in our technology and equipment,
we are making the same investments in our people, our top priority. We have
implemented the largest wage increase we have seen across the board to stay
competitive and ensure that our employees can take care of themselves and their
family members. We have also revisited our job bidding procedures to emphasize
the importance we place on promoting within the company. This allows employees
to advance into higher-paying roles, gain new skills and even move to a
different department if they want to learn a new product line.
Stop by our booth at NAWLA this year, where our Plywood Sales Manager, Rob
Rowe (robr@socomi.com), and a few other team members will proudly answer
any additional questions about our company.
For more information, visit www.socomi.com.
Please visit us at Booth #235.
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Accessibility, Anywhere at Shaver Reload
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A Century of Excellence and Innovation in Wood Products
An aerial view of Shaver Reload facility taken in February
2023.
Shaver Reload, based in Statesville, NC, is a division
of Shaver Wood Products, Inc., a Southern Yellow Pine
and hardwood sawmill. Products handled at the reload
include Spruce Pine Fir and Southern Yellow Pine dimension;
Oriented Strandboard; plywood; I-joist and
LVL; steel rebar; flooring; shingles; sheetrock and sidings.
The operation is located on Hwy 70 in Statesville, NC,
only 7.68 miles from the I-40/I-77 Interchange and 15.75
miles from I-85. Designed with accessibility in mind, the
location allows immediate access to materials from any
direction saving time and money on transportation.
Situated on a 12.5 acre site, there are several warehouses
on the property for indoor storage in addition to
open yard area for outdoor storage. The facility is fully
fenced and has security cameras and lighting. “We handle
all types of lumber and building materials,” General
Manager Tom Lakeman explained. “We unload flatbed
trucks, van trucks, centerbeam railcars, boxcars, and
containers and receive daily service from the Norfolk
Southern Railway. All of these measures are in place so
that our customers can count on us to get their materials
where they need to be on time, every time.”
The management team at Shaver Reload has over
30 years experience in the Reload business in North
Carolina. Services offered include inside and outside
storage; computerized inventory; monthly inventory rec-
The Sundher Group: Customer Specific And Value Driven
The Sundher Group, based in Surrey, BC, was
founded by Tom Sundher in 1986 as a customer
specific and value driven forest products business.
The Sundher Group sources, produces, processes,
packages and ships lumber and log products around
the world.
“The Sundher Group consists of three firms, Coast
Clear Wood Ltd., which specializes in Pacific Coast
Hemlock; Sundher Timber Products Inc. which custom
cuts coastal species for global markets; and L.S. Sundher
Ltd. which is a marketing company that has agency
agreements with several large forest products companies
selling their products into India and Pakistan,”
said Tom. Tom currently serves as the Chairman of the
group, while his sons and grandchildren manage the
company from an operational perspective.
“We specialize in custom piece orders for timber
frame companies to large scale commercial timber jobs
across North America and into Europe and Asia – no
job is too big or too small,” said Kevin Sundher, North
American sales manager. “We have a tremendous mix
of species, sizes and grades which includes Douglas
Fir, Western Red Cedar, Hemlock, Yellow Cedar, Sitka
Spruce, as well as Southern Yellow Pine. Approximately
50 percent of our products are sold in North America
and the remaining 50 percent sold overseas with a
focus on Europe, China, India, Pakistan, Japan, and
Vietnam.”
The Sundher Group works with six different sawmills
that have the equipment and qualifications to process
the logs that have been sourced to meet their customers’
specifications. “We also have further custom processing
capacity to surface, kiln-dry and produce various
pattern stock,” said Kevin. “90 percent of our cuts
are pre-sold, which allows us to serve niche markets
and products by sourcing the right logs to fit our orders
and ensure on-time customer deliveries.” The Sundher
Group has an annual capacity of 55 million board feet
with sizes that range from 1” to 20” in thickness, 30” in
width and up to 40’ long for timbers.
The Sundher Group continues to look forward to
being a leader in the forest products industry. “Here on
Inbound centerbeams of SPF are shown here, ready for
unloading.
onciliation; freight arrangement; daily inbound/outbound
reporting; restacking and rebranding; and marketing assistance.
Key personnel include Executive Vice President
Chad Shaver and General Manager Tom Lakeman.
Serving a variety of industry segments, Lakeman said
most of the Reload product is marketed for lumber and
plywood mills to office wholesalers, manufacturing operations,
retailers and wholesale distributors. “The reload
serves primarily markets within a 250-mile radius of
Statesville,” he said. “This covers both Carolinas, Southern
Virginia, and Eastern Tennessee.”
When asked what he attributes the continued success
of Shaver Reload to, he said, “We pride ourselves
in providing flawless reload services to all customers no
matter what the volume is. We take our jobs seriously
as the caretakers of our customers’ inventory and work
hard to have zero errors in receiving and/or reloading.
We have access to a secondary rail spur that can be
used for tanker load/unload, hopper cars, gondolas, etc.
We have forklifts from the small boxcar lift all the way to
a 30,000-pound lift with 8-foot forks. Lakeman also said
the experience level of their staff plays a major role in
Western Red Cedar timbers and clear beams on racks.
All lumber and timber products receive inspection outside
of the mill from our experienced quality control
team before being pressed, packaged, and shipped out
to our customer’s near and far.
the coast, expect that we will continue to grow our customer
base and our custom cut production into North
America as well as the global markets,” said Kevin.
“Firstly, we want to understand our customers’ challenges
and product requirements, and then secondly
we want to satisfy those requirements - every time, in
full, on time and on spec.”
“I believe that the future looks bright, and that as our
forest products industry here in Canada transitions
from old growth logs to second growth, we will adapt
with new milling processes and market strategies,” said
Tom.
Over the years, The Sundher Group has won several
Business and Market Excellence Awards from the
Surrey Board of Trade and B.C. Export Council. Tom
stressed “this would not have been possible without
our team of highly respected professionals that are
skilled in all aspects of log sourcing, lumber manufacturing,
order fulfillment and logistics. Day-to-day
communication and hands on management at the
sawmills and custom processing facilities has defined
our success.”
The Sundher Group belongs to BC Wood’s Specialty
Group, Global Buyers Mission, North American
Empty cars are photographed here, ready to be pulled
by the Norfolk Southern Switch Train.
their ability to remain competitive. “Each of us here have
several years of experience in the lumber industry. We
take the time to protect all inventory as if it were our own.”
Looking ahead at the future for Shaver Reload, Lakeman
said, “We are growing rapidly and expect it to continue
over the next six to twelve months. We are always
looking for new opportunities and plan to grow our facility,
people and equipment as needed to fuel this growth.”
Shaver Wood Products Inc. was established in 1974
by Richard “Jimbo” Shaver. After graduating from the
wood products program at Haywood Technical Institute,
Haywood County, NC, Jimbo’s son Chad joined the family
business in 1985. Throughout the years they continued
to reinvest in the business by adding a second
sawmill, chip mill, planer mill and dry kilns. “We reinvest
in equipment and we also invest in our employees by
providing a workplace that offers employee development
and a business that gives back to the local community,”
Chad Shaver said. “Together we share a vision for the
company to continue growth and enrich the lives of the
people who benefit from its products, jobs and community
involvement.”
For more information about Shaver Reload
visit www.ShaverReload.com.
By Zach Miller
Douglas Fir logs being bucked to length before heading
up into the mill to be debarked and further processed.
Logs from throughout the coast of British Columbia will
be sorted, bundled and towed up the Fraser River to
make it to the mill.
Timbers up to 40-feet being trimmed. Off-grade pieces
will be marked at this stage to be run back into smaller
sizes. This is one of multiple stops where timber is
graded and inspected to ensure it meets our customer
specifications.
Wholesale Lumber Association, Southern Yellow Pine
Association, Canada Wood and Forest Innovation
and Investment Ltd., as well as trade commissions in
various countries.
To learn more, visit
www.sundhergroup.com.
RoyOMartin’s newest state of the art OSB facility is under
construction in Corrigan, TX.
For nearly 100 years, RoyOMartin® has exemplified
an unwavering commitment to service, quality
and safety in the wood product industry while
proudly providing U.S.A. made products. Established
in 1923, this trailblazing company is set to
celebrate its centenary in November 2023, marking
a century of delivering superior-quality wood
products to the global market. Since its inception,
RoyOMartin’s foundational principles have not only
driven every business decision but have also ensured
the company’s uncompromised dedication to
sustainable and ethically sound practices.
RoyOMartin’s legacy is built on the trust and patronage
of its customers. In response to the growing
demand for more sustainable wood products
and to further its commitment to innovation, Roy-
OMartin is in the process of adding a third oriented
strand board (OSB) manufacturing facility. Located
on the current site of its current cutting-edge OSB
plant in Corrigan, TX, this new mill is expected to
bring more panels to the market in early 2024.
This monumental project, besides ushering in
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it generated construction employment opportunities,
but it is also set to offer a host of permanent
job positions once fully operational. With this new
addition, RoyOMartin will further enhance its impressive
portfolio of OSB products. The company’s
existing facilities in Corrigan, TX, and Oakdale,
LA, are already acclaimed for their world-class
OSB products. Moreover, the Chopin, LA plant is
renowned for its exceptional plywood and timber
offerings. In addition to the expansion in Texas, the
plywood plant in Chopin has recently undergone a
$95 million modernization to enhance safety, efficiency,
and sustainability.
The ever-evolving marketplace of today is markedly
different from prior years. However, what remains
consistent is RoyOMartin’s resilience and
adaptability. The company’s manufacturing facilities
are poised to operate at optimal capacity,
irrespective of market fluctuations. A priority that
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well-being of its dedicated team members. The
firm also assures its customers of uninterrupted
accessibility and unwavering support for its devoted
workforce.
As RoyOMartin stands on the brink of its historic
100th year, it wishes to express profound gratitude
to its customers. Their unwavering trust over the
decades has enabled the company to be an integral
part of countless building projects across the
country. RoyOMartin’s journey has always been
underscored by ethical and sustainable practices.
As the company looks ahead, it enthusiastically
aspires to continue this legacy of excellence, sustainability
and service into the next century and
beyond.
For more information visit
www.royomartin.com.
Please visit us at Booth #354
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as one of the only female on-air NFL analysts
and what she has learned from NFL coaches
about how to extract peak player performance
through motivation.
Archie Griffin
A Meet-and-Greet With
Archie Griffin
On Thursday, there will be a
meet-and-greet on the show
floor with Ohio native and the
only two-time winner of the
Heisman Trophy Archie Griffin.
Now a sought-after speaker and
Traders Market Benefits - Continued from page 1
Bill Hesselgrave
Manion’s Wholesale Building Supplies
Superior, WI
humanitarian, Griffin serves on many boards
and foundations and has been a director of
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. since 2000. He also
serves as a director for the Motorists Mutual
Insurance Company and a member of the board
of directors for The Columbus Youth Foundation
and the Ohio Auto Club.
In-Person 10 Group Meetings
With everyone under one roof, NAWLA’s 10
Groups will have dedicated meeting time on
Wednesday afternoon to connect in person.
Open to NAWLA members, those interested
The value that the NAWLA Traders Market brings to us
is the personal relationship we get. We are able to come
here and meet with our vendors and see who we are
talking to, and we get to meet face to face. I get to bring
my young buyers down here to meet the guys that they have been dealing
with that they have never met before. It’s just a different transaction when
you get home because now, you know who you are talking to. J
Alex Lindsay
Skana Forest Products Ltd.
Richmond, BC
I would say two things come to mind when I think about
the value that the NAWLA Traders Market brings. Firstly,
being able to put names to faces, I know who I am talking
to on the other end of the phone, and that in itself is a
huge bonus, right? Secondly, I am able to talk to probably 20 suppliers in
one day! You can actually talk to these guys, and we are all going to make
some money from that so that is real. J
Scott Elston
Forest City Trading Group LLC
Portland, OR
For me, having been in the industry for 35 years, the
NAWLA Traders Market gives me a chance to see people
I have worked with my whole career. So, it is kind of a
reunion reliving the old days which is half of it, but the fun
part is we have 80 people here from our company so it’s new people in
the industry, new products and new relationships. There’s been so much
change in the industry and so it’s good for us to see this many people together
in one place. The Traders Market is really eye opening and we are
learning about new products and new distribution channels, so it’s been
very productive. J
in joining a 10 Group can contact NAWLA
headquarters staff at info@nawla.org. Additional
details about the groups can be found on
the NAWLA website at www.nawla.org/Resources/10-Groups.
NAWLA is excited to welcome everyone to
the 2023 Traders Market. If at any time during
the event you need assistance, please don’t
hesitate to contact event staff at info@nawla.
org.
Visit www.nawla.org/tradersmarket
for more information and details.
Steve Rhone
Weston Forest Products Inc.
Mississauga, ON
The Traders Market for us is a great place to bring a
group of our people together that can see people in our
supply base coast to coast – and our customer base from
coast to coast – in a couple of days that would take us
months to do, one visit at a time. We have also been able to build relationships
here on the NAWLA floor over the last 30 years that have lasted
30 years. J
Bob Pope
SII Dry Kilns
Lexington, NC
The Traders Market allows us to connect with our customers
face to face in a little different setting from the day
to day in the mills. Seeing them here is very productive
and is very useful for maintaining and building on relationships.
Coming to the Traders Market is a very effective use of time,
it’s a relaxed setting, where we are able to be productive and meet with
current and potential customers. J
Tom Merkert
Capital Forest Products Inc.
Annapolis, MD
There is something incredible about the connection
you make here at the NAWLA Traders Market, especially
if you have a lot of different products. We have been
wholesaling mostly industrial products, but we handle
a lot of European Imports and a lot of Cedar products and a lot of Yellow
Pine products. You can see everyone under the same umbrella in a
couple of days and make really good connections plus a lot of new leads,
also which is really helpful. J
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Restoration Forest Products (Formerly NewLife Forest Products)
Commissioning New 120 Million Foot Per Year Board Mill In Northern Arizona
RFOR produces a wide variety of appearance
and finished grade finger joint, edge
glued, or solid Ponderosa Pine lumber
products.
Following up on the installation of
their engineered wood plant in 2022,
Restoration Forest Products (RFOR)
(formerly NewLife Forest Products),
located in Bellemont, AZ, is commissioning
its new 120 million board foot
per year sawmill. The sawmill will be
producing Ponderosa Pine lumber in
October 2022. With the wood products
made from their forest restoration efforts
in Northern Arizona, Restoration
Forest Products sees an increasing
demand for its environmentally sourced
board products both in solid and engineered
forms. The new sawmill, 12 dry
kilns, and planer will allow Restoration
Forest Products to perform forest restoration
work at scale within the largest
contiguous Ponderosa Pine forest in
the world.
Arizona has experienced multiple
catastrophic wildfires and over the last
two decades with more that 1.47 million
acres of natural forests having been
affected, roughly the size of the entire
Grand Canyon National Park.
Wildfires are fueled by understo-
RFOR has invested in equipment that
generates a consistent quality product
for the market.
RFOR operates 12 package kilns provided
by Nyle.
ry such as brush and smaller trees.
The fires have become more destructive
and dangerous to fight as forests
have become increasingly overgrown.
Restoration Forest Products forest
restoration process can safely and responsibly
thin the forest floors which
creates a healthier ecosystem and mitigates
wildfire threats and post-wildfire
destruction. Ultimately, it also makes
room for larger, healthier trees to thrive.
Equally as important as avoiding catastrophic
wildfires, RFOR’s efforts protect
and improve the watershed for the
greater Phoenix valley which hosts over
5 million inhabitants. A vital resource in
a drought-stricken environment.
Over the last number of years Restoration
Forest Products has developed
a vertically integrated approach to restoring
forests at scale by converting
the unique log diet into a wide variety
of board products. The approach has
been necessary to first and foremost
create a business model that could effectively
combat the effects of frequent
wildfires while still converting the available
resources into environmentally
sustainable wood products.
“This is a game-changer for forest
restoration,” said Restoration Forest
Products SVP Adam Cooley. “We take
small and low-value logs and convert
them into solid boards at our sawmills.
We then take the lower grade boards to
our engineered wood products (EWP)
plant to manufacture high-grade,
high-quality products that allow RFOR
to offer a truly wide range of board
products.”
Cooley added, “Costs associated
with the removal of slash and understory
which would otherwise act as dangerous
fuels for catastrophic wildfires
makes forest restoration an expensive
proposition compared to traditional
forest management practices. Our vertically
integrated approach allows the
company to generate the margins necessary
to offset the costs associated
with the restoration work.”
Solid lumber as well as finger-jointed
and edge-glued stock are available
in S4S, pattern stock and a variety of
surface textures. Common products include
trim, fascia, siding and paneling.
Although some buyers in today’s
marketplace emphasize finding the best
value for wood products, most often imported,
the ever-expanding number of
green consumers and eco-friendly consumerism
has shown that a significant
segment of the population is prepared
to support eco-conscious, Made In The
USA products. This trend will provide
the foundation for companies like Restoration
Forest Products to continue to
expand the scale of their forest restoration
activities.
“There is no doubt customers are
supporting our eco-friendly product
line, which enhances forest health
while reducing forest fire risk,” Cooley
remarked. “With each purchase of a
RFOR product, the consumer will have
a direct impact on helping our forests
thrive.”
Restoration Forest Products is a
member of the Western Wood Products
Association (WWPA), thus ensuring
RFOR’s Ponderosa Pine products are
inspected regularly to ensure consistent
quality.
About Restoration Forest
Products
Based in Arizona, Restoration Forest
Products is the state’s leading sustainable
forestry and wood products manufacturing
company. The Company
operates its harvesting and manufacturing
facilities to manage and restore
Arizona’s forest on a landscape scale
to mitigate the risk of catastrophic wildfire
and to protect and improve the watershed.
For more information, visit
www.rfor.com or contact
info@rfor.com or 480-649-4127
Please visit us at Booth #427
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Who’s Who - Dalos Continued from page 4
wholesale distributor of building materials with 38 regional distribution
centers across the U.S. They offer a broad and deep line of building
materials purchased from Boise Cascade Company’s Wood Products division
and other quality manufacturers. Their products include engineered
wood products, oriented strand board, plywood, lumber, siding and other
key building materials, such as framing accessories, composite decking,
roofing and insulation. Boise Cascade’s vertical integration between
their manufacturing and distribution business ensures access to quality
products.
Dalos has been in the forest products industry for 17 years. He worked
for Idaho Timber, where he handled the sales of their Pine boards, Cedar
boards, pickets and split rail fencing. He has been with Boise Cascade
since April 2023.
Dalos attended the University of Utah before transferring to Boise State
University where he earned a degree in finance. He played tennis at both
universities and was team captain during the 1999 season.
In his free time, Dalos enjoys playing tennis, spending time outside and
hanging out with his family. He has been married to his wife Natalie for 23
years and has one son and two daughters.
Boise Cascade is a member of North American Wholesale Lumber
Association, Western Wood Products Association and American Plywood
Association.
To learn more, call 208-384-6356, email corydalos@bc.com or visit
www.bc.com.
Who’s Who - Decraene Continued from page 4
feet long. They can also offer a full line of products that are milled to their
customers specifications, whether rough sawn, rougher headed, S1S2E
or S4S.
Decraene has been in the forest products industry for 38 years. He
started at Delta Cedar in 1985 and worked on a green chain, pulling Cedar
fencing. He has been in his current position as sales executive for six
years. Throughout the years he has managed the production of planters,
gazebos, sheds and other garden products, as well as having been the
general manager for a retail contractor yard.
Decraene graduated from Seaquam Secondary in North Delta, BC in
1984. He then went on to study accounting and criminology at the Kwantlen
University in Surrey, BC.
In his spare time, Decraene enjoys being with his family, working on
small projects around his home and building things from wood. He also
enjoys playing some golf.
He has been married to Sheri Decraene for 28 years and has two sons
and one grandson.
Delta Cedar is a member of BC Wood, North American Wholesale
Lumber Association and Truck Loggers Association.
For more information, call 604-589-9006, email dean.d@deltacedar.
com or visit www.deltacedar.com.
Who’s Who - Darrah Continued from page 4
and each year produces over 30 million board feet of 4/4 Eastern White
Pine. Their products include all the NELMA grades and patterns as well
as their Enhance Prefinished paneling. Enhance is a 100 percent VOC
free UV cured product ready for installation.
Darrah is married to Jessica, and together they have two boys – Fletcher
and Lincoln. Darrah enjoys hunting, fishing, skiing, and golfing with his
sons. In his spare time, he can be found at the helm of the Darrah’cuda,
the 6th fastest pontoon boat on the open waters of Lake Sunapee.
More information can be found at www.durginandcrowell.com.
Who’s Who - Wood Continued from page 4
can Cypress (Pecky, No. 2 Common and Select), Atlantic White Cedar
(Select and STK) and Poplar (2AB, No. 1 Common and FAS). The company
offers green and kiln-dried lumber rough or run-to-pattern. Additionally,
Gates Milling produces rough or S4S timbers in varying thicknesses
up to 16 x 16 rough and 8 x 10 surfaced. Gates Poplar is offered either
true random-width and random-length rough or S2S, and they also have
a width-sorted profile program in 2AB and FAS grades. Custom profiles
can be accommodated upon request in any of their species as well.
Gates Milling is a member of the Real American Hardwood Coalition,
North American Wholesale Lumber Association, Southern Cypress Manufacturers
Association, Hardwood Manufacturers Association, National
Hardwood Lumber Association, North Carolina Forestry Association and
the National Federation of Independent Business.
Wood has been working for Gates Milling for three years, starting as
her first position in the lumber industry. Prior to joining the company, she
worked in the IT industry as a systems implementation consultant/business
analyst. Throughout her time at Gates Milling, Wood has gained
valuable insights into the lumber industry and has successfully integrated
modern technologies into the mill’s operations. She has implemented
an end-to-end ERP system and improved the unit tagging and inventory
intake systems.
Wood holds a bachelor’s degree in business information technology,
specializing in Decision Support Systems from Virginia Tech. She graduated
high school from Nansemond Suffolk Academy in Suffolk, VA.
Wood enjoys boating, going to the beach, traveling and spending time
with her husband and their two dogs. She has been happily married to
Carter Wood for three years.
For more information call 252-357-0116, email kaitlynw@gatesmilling.com
or visit www.gatesmilling.com.
Who’s Who - Eddings Continued from page 4
available in a range of Western species such as Douglas Fir, Hemlock
Fir, Southern Yellow Pine and Western white woods.
Eddings has been in the forest products industry for two years. He
initially started as Allweather Wood’s sales manager and was promoted
to director of sales after a year.
Eddings enjoys spending time with his family and playing or coaching
basketball with his six-year-old twin boys and eight-year-old daughter.
Eddings has been married to his wife Delaney Eddings for 20 years.
Allweather Wood is a member of the Western Wood Preservers Institute,
Western Wood Products Association and North American Wholesale
Lumber Association. In addition, Allweather Wood is certified to Forest
Stewardship Council® (FSC® C031337, C013133) standards.
For more information, call 360-954-8302, email meddings@allweatherwood.com,
or visit www.allweatherwood.com.
Who’s Who - Compa Continued from page 4
any size, surface and seasoning. They offer custom remanufacturing and
milling, personalizing their products to meet their clients’ needs.
Compa has been with Patrick Lumber since April 2023. He first started
in the forest products industry when he was a teenager, working for Pygmy
Boats which manufactured and sold Okume plywood kayak kits. Compa
then went on to work for Pacific Northwest International, Inc. where
he served as an export coordinator. His sales consisted of dimensional
lumber, plywood, OSB and a variety of other building material products to
both the Japanese and Australian markets.
Compa went to Port Townsend High School in Port Townsend, WA and
earned a BS in Social Science with a minor in Psychology from Portland
State University.
Compa enjoys spending time with his family in his free time in Portland,
OR. He also enjoys playing golf, skiing on Mt. Hood, biking and traveling
to Bend, OR as often as he can.
He has been married to his wife Ann Compa for nine years and he has
two sons (three and five years old.)
Patrick Lumber is a member of the National Hardwood Lumber Association,
North American Wholesale Lumber Association, Portland Wholesale
Lumber Association and Western Hardwood Association.
For more information, call 503-953-6498, email tcompa@patlbr.com,
or visit www.patlbr.com.
Who’s Who - Rodakowski Continued from page 4
groove, pattern stock, moulding, ship lap siding and cut stock and core
block in Douglas Fir, Hemlock, Western Red Cedar and Ponderosa Pine.
Grades are shop through clear industrial lumber, and thicknesses include
1x2 – 1x12, 2x2 – 2x12, 3x3 and wider, 4x4 and wider and up to 12x12
and wider. Products are sold green or kiln-dried to 12 percent or less –
rough, surfaced, or patterned.
Prime Forest Products is a member of the North American Wholesale
Lumber Association, Forest Stewardship Council, Program for the
Continued on page 141
Who’s Who - Rodakowski Continued from page 140
Endorsement of Forest Certification and they attend Portland Wholesale
Lumber Association events along with other industry events like the Global
Buyers Mission.
Rodakowski grew up as a third-generation lumberman. His first full-time
job in the industry was 11 years ago with International Wood Products,
managing their Trex Yard. He worked for Oregon Canadian and carried
out an internship with Trans-Pacific Trading Ltd. before going to work
full-time for Prime Forest Products. He attended NAWLA EMI (Executive
Management Institute) and the NAWLA 2019 YELP Group (Young
Emerging Lumber Professionals).
He graduated from Hillsboro High School in Hillsboro, OR in 2012 and
the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) in Burnaby, BC Canada
in 2018, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in marketing management
entrepreneurship.
In his free time, Rodakowski enjoys snowboarding, hunting, camping
and floating the rivers. He and his wife, Whitney Rodakowski, have been
married for two years.
For more information, visit www.primeforest.com.
Who’s Who - Rogers Continued from page 4
Although primarily serving customers in Texas and surrounding states,
delivery is available throughout the U.S.
Services include their exclusive Tru-Ruf finish, saw texturing, surfacing,
hand hewn finishing, custom sizing, siding patterns, precision-end trim
and a variety of remanufacturing services for customer materials. They
also produce a wide selection of custom manufactured corbels, brackets,
rafter tails and timber truss arches. Timbers in sizes up to 20”x20” and
lengths up to 40 feet are available.
Rogers has a year of experience in his current position following two
decades of dedicated service at Richardson Timbers.
Rogers values his family and enjoys spending time in nature. He is
married to Susana Rogers, and together they have two sons and one
daughter. In his leisure time, he finds relaxation in fishing and working in
the yard, connecting with the natural world.
Richardson Timbers is a member of the North American Wholesale
Lumber Association, Lumbermen’s Association of Texas, Sunbelt and the
Houston Builders Association.
For more information about Richardson Timbers visit their website at
www.richardsontimbers.com. For inquiries, you can reach Steven Rogers
at 214-358-2314 or via email at srogers@richardsontimbers.com.
Who’s Who - Facer Continued from page 4
Silvaris specializes in the secondary market, buying and selling lumber.
They also buy and sell flooring, residential and commercial roofing,
siding, plywood, OSB and building supply surplus.
Facer has worked in the forest products industry for 34 years. His
first job in the industry he bought and sold OSB and lumber for distribution
yards at seven branches. He then went on to spend 17 years as a
wholesaler in grade and off grade OSB. For the past 11 years Facer has
worked at Silvaris moving through the ranks. He started as trader then
became OSB division lead and now holds his current position where he
oversees their four contract divisions.
Facer earned his BAH from Queen’s University at Kingston in Ontario,
CAN.
In his spare time, Facer enjoys hiking and has hiked many of the U.S.
National Parks, with Yosemite being his favorite. He also enjoys cooking
and seeking out amazing food experiences, golf and reading.
He has been married to his wife Karen for 16 years, who he says has
been instrumental in raising his two kids from his first marriage.
For more information, call 206-905-3040, email cfacer@silvaris.com,
or visit www.silvaris.com.
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Who’s Who - Parsons Continued from page 4
Parsons, with a 20-year journey in the forest products field, brings
extensive experience in site-built and off-site construction, showcasing his
expertise in sales, marketing, manufacturing, and engineering services.
Parsons, armed with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering
from the University of Ottawa and a business background from the University
of Calgary, assists customers in implementing margin enhancement
strategies using Tolko’s suite of products and distribution capabilities.
As part of their commitment to the industry, Tolko Marketing and
Sales is a member of various associations, including APA Engineered
Wood, Housing Innovation Alliance, Northwestern Lumber Association,
Mid-America Lumbermans Association, Mountain States Lumber and
Building Materials Association and Pacific Lumber Inspection Bureau.
In his free time Parsons enjoys spending time with his kids and his
partner in San Diego.
For more information, you can contact Parsons at brad.parsons@
tolko.com, call 250-550-2576 or visit www.tolko.com.
WHO’S WHO VENDORS - Wallocha - Continued from page 100
to miss their homeland Germany and subsequently decided to move
back, at least for a while. At the same time, Nyle Dry Kilns was looking for
a Vice President of International Sales, and Wallocha’s experience and
living in Europe again made him a good fit for that role.
Wallocha loves music, and in his spare time, he is a passionate drummer.
Nyle Dry Kilns is a member of Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers
Inc., Appalachian Lumbermen’s Club, Great Lakes Kiln Drying Association,
Hardwood Manufacturers Association, Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s
Association, Kentucky Forest Industries Association, Lake
States Lumber Association, Maritime Lumbermen’s Bureau, Mississippi
Lumber Manufacturers Association, North American Wholesale Lumber
Association, New England Kiln Drying Association, Northeastern Lumber
Manufacturers Association, National Hardwood Lumber Association, Ohio
Forestry Association, Pennsylvania Forest Products Association, Southern
Forest Products Association, Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers
Association and Western Hardwood Association.
For more information visit www.nyle.com.
Stephen A. Zambo is CEO of The AGL Group,
formerly known as Ally Global Logistics LLC. AGL
is headquartered in Weymouth, MA with offices
in Jacksonville, FL and Barranquilla, Colombia
as well as a local presence in Dallas, Detroit,
Chattanooga, Memphis, Miami and New York.
AGL rebranded in June to align its brand with the
company’s values and vision.
Zambo has been the president, and now CEO
of The AGL Group for the last five years. His
Stephen A. Zambo
background is in logistics, having grown up doing
his first export customs filing at the age of 11
years old. In the summer as a teenager he would work for his parents’
company, ACES, which was an export focused freight forwarder. When
Zambo isn’t working on the business or cooking, he is spending time with
his wife of four years, Cynthia and their soon to be 3 year old daughter,
Sophia.
AGL is a full-service international freight forwarder and domestic 3PL
that specializes in logistics for the forest products industry (flooring,
lumber, logs, pallets, plywood, panels and other forest related products).
AGL’s services include customs brokerage, ocean export, various modes
of trucking, rail shipments, marine cargo insurance, banking, letters of
credit, fumigation and USDA Phytosanitary Certifications.
AGL’s goal is to gain a thorough understanding of each client’s logistics
needs, to then devise and implement strategies to meet these requirements.
Zambo contributes to the Journal of Commerce throughout the year, as
well as various hardwood publications. He is currently on the board of the
Western Hardwood Association and was previously on the Appalachian
Lumbermen’s Club board.
AGL is a member of the Appalachian Lumbermen’s Club, Indiana
Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association, Lake States Lumber Association,
New England Lumbermen’s Association, National Hardwood Lumber
Association, North American Wholesale Lumber Association, National
Wood Flooring Association, National Wood Pallet and Container Association,
Penn-York Lumbermen’s Club and Western Hardwood Association.
To learn more about The AGL Group, visit their website at www.
theAGLgroup.com or feel free to email Zambo directly at SAZambo@
theAGLgroup.com.
Ryan Coates, joined Brunette Machinery,
located in Surrey, BC, in August of 2022, becoming
the newest member of Brunette’s Capital Sales
team.
Incorporated in 1942 by Harold Pousette and
acquired by Kirk Forbes and partners in 2013,
Brunette Machinery has extensive experience in
equipment manufacturing and has been a premium
supplier to the North American forest industry
for more than 80 years. In July 2020, Forbes concluded
the purchase of shares from his business
Ryan Coates
partners and is now the sole owner of Brunette
Machinery Co. Inc.
Today, Brunette Machinery manufactures and installs a variety of
branded sawmill equipment, including the whole log micro chipper,
Brunette drum chipper, Brunette reclaimer, Brunette BioSizer®, Brunette
e-sweep, Brunette flare butt reducer, Brunette SmartVIBE®, CBI grizzly
mill, Brunette uni-log feeder, Brunette veneer chipper and the RTL log
singulator.
Coates was born and grew up in Langley, British Columbia. He graduated
from D.W. Poppy High School and attended the University of the
Fraser Valley where he majored in business.
Prior to joining Brunette Machinery, Coates worked in outside sales
and was a wholesale account manager in auto parts sales for nine
years.
As the newbie in the office, Coates has jumped in with both feet –
learning everything about Brunette’s product family, hitting the road to
meet and get to know customers and experiencing the exciting buzz of
the lumber industry’s trade shows and expos.
In his spare time, he enjoys sports, fitness and music. He and his
partner, Chelsie, enjoy spending time with their two rascally black pugs,
Rudy and Carl.
Brunette Machinery is a member of Engineered Wood Technology
Association, Southern Forest Products Association, Wood Pellet Association
of Canada, and the BC Council of Forestry.
To learn more visit, www.brunettemc.com.
Antoine Desrochers is a Wood Process
Specialist at BID Group, located in Mirabel,
QC, Canada. BID Group is a sawmill equipment
manufacturer in North America. They specialize
in artificial intelligence, robotics and smart vision
and produce equipment such as BID’s TrimExpert:
an AI-powered scanner that optimizes and
trims Softwood and hardwood. BID’s TrimExpert
allows users to be precise and efficient when it
comes to grading and trimming.
Antoine Desrochers
Desrochers has been with BID Group since
2022 as a wood process specialist. He has been
in the forest products industry for almost a decade and has immersed
himself in various aspects of the industry. He has been a forestry technician
in the research field, as well as a project manager for a wooden
casket company.
Desrochers earned a degree in Forestry from Cégep de Sainte-Foy in
Quebec and Wood Engineering from Université Laval in Quebec.
In his spare time, Desrochers finds joy and satisfaction from logging,
sawing his own wood and woodworking. “Nothing beats the rush of discovering
a perfect tree, cutting it into planks and transforming them into
something stunning,” he remarked.
To learn more, call 819-350-1408, email antoine.desrochers@
bidgroup.ca, or visit https://bidgroup.ca/fr/marques/comact/.
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2023 Index of Advertisers
COMPANY NAME TELEPHONE E-MAIL ADDRESS WEB SITE PAGE
AGL Group, The 781-544-3970 sales@theaglgroup.com www.theaglgroup.com 79
AHC Hardwood Group 800-476-5393 www.hardwoodweb.com 18
Air Systems Mfg. of Lenoir, Inc. 828-757-3500 sales@airsystemsmfg.com www.airsystemsmfg.com 141
Alta Forest Products 360-219-0008 www.altafp.com 7
American Wood Technology, LLC 877-785-0274 info@americanwoodtechnology.com www.americanwoodtechnology.com 100
Automation & Electronics USA LLC 704-200-2350 sales@automationelecusa.com www.automationelecusa.com 71
BPWood, Ltd. 250-493-9339 trader@bpwood.com www.BPWood.com 23
Bennett Lumber Products, Inc. 208-875-1121 jim@blpi.com www.blpi.com 115
BID Group 450-435-2121 info@bidgroup.ca www. bidgroup.ca 81
Biolube 260-414-9633 sales@biolube1.com www.biolube1.com 98
Boise Cascade BMD 978-670-3800 www.bc.com/distribution 6
Boise Cascade Plywood 800-228-0815 www.bc.com/ewp 126
Bowers Forest Products 503-631-4408 jeff@bowersfp.com www.bowersforestproducts.com 43
Brunette Machinery Co. 800-636-6679 www.brunettemc.com 87
Brunner Hildebrand Lumber
Dry Kiln Co. 615-662-0745 info@brunner-hildebrand.com www.brunner-hildebrand.de/en 72
C & D Lumber Co. 541-874-2281 cdinfo@cdlumber.com www.cdlumber.com 60
Cersosimo Lumber Co., Inc. 802-254-4508 jhardy@cersosimo.com www.cersosimolumber.com 20
Collins 800-329-1219 jdean@collinsco.com www.collinsco.com 14
Continental Underwriters 804-643-7800 info@contund.com www. contund.com 102
Cooper Machine Company, Inc. 478-252-5885 info@coopermachine.com www.CooperMachine.com 80
Corley Manufacturing Co. 423-698-0284 sales@corleymfg.com www.corleymfg.com 69 & 109
Culpeper Wood Preservers 270-240-0119 www.culpeperwood.com 24
Delta Cedar Specialties 604-589-9006 info@deltacedar.com www.deltacedar.com 10
Diorio Forest Products 877-434-6746 info@diorioforestproducts.com www.diorioforestproducts.com 41
DiPrizio Pine Sales 800-647-8989 jmoulton@lavalleys.com www.dipriziopine.com 30
Disdero Lumber Co. 800-547-4209 sales@disdero.com www.disdero.com 12
DMSi
(Distribution Mgmt. Systems, Inc.) 800-347-6720 dmsi@dmsi.com www.dmsi.com 91
Durgin and Crowell Lumber Co. 603-763-2860 www.durginandcrowell.com 5
Elk Creek Forest Products LLC 503-474-4446 sales@elkcreekforest.com www.elkcreekforest.com 16
Empire Lumber Co. 208-935-2524 sales@empirelumber.com www.empirelumber.com 3
Fraserview Cedar 604-590-3355 info@fraserviewcedar.com www.fraserviewcedar.com 122
Furtado Forest Products Ltd. 604-945-0251 ryan@furtadoforest.com www.furtadoforest.com 131
Gates Milling 252-357-0116 csackett@gatesmilling.com www.gatesmilling.com 28
Goodfellow, Inc. 800-361-0625 info@goodfellowinc.com www.goodfellowinc.com 135
Hancock Lumber Co. 207-627-6113 info@hancocklumber.com www.hancocklumber.com 33
Hood Industries 601-264-2962 www.hoodindustries.com 29
Humboldt Sawmill/Allweather Wood 707-764-4450 ddyejr@hrcllc.com www.MendoCo.com 19
Huscroft, J.H., Ltd. 250-428-7106 sales@jhhuscroft.com www.jhhuscroft.com 66
Idaho Forest Group 208-762-6630 info@idfg.com www.idfg.com 2
Idaho Timber 800-654-8110 fpeaslee@idahotimber.com www.idahotimber.com 22
Irving Forest Products 506-632-7777 info@irvingwoodlands.com www.irvingwoodlands.com 59
Jazz Forest Products Ltd. 604-850-9322 info@jazzforest.ca www.jazzforest.ca 125
King City Forwarding USA, Inc. 855-682-1637 plovett@kingcityusa.com www.kingcitynorthway.com 83
KopCoat Inc. 412-227-2426 ippd@kop-coat.com www.kop-coat.com 70
Legna Software, Inc. 800-278-1098 info@legnasoftware.com www. legnasoftware.com 104
Leslie Forest Products 800-537-6776 ron@leslieforest.com www.leslieforest.com 58
Lewis Controls 503-648-9119 sales@lewiscontrols.com www.lewiscontrols.com 105
Lumber Blue Book Services 630-668-3500 info@lumberbluebook.com www.lumberbluebook.com 94
Mars Hill 866-629-9089 mwood@marshillinc.com www.marshillinc.com 141
McGinnis Lumber Co., The 601-483-3991 jim@mcginnislumber.com www.mcginnislumber.com 17
Messersmith Manufacturing, Inc. 906-466-9010 sales@burnchips.com www.burnchips.com 107
MiCROTEC 541-753-5111 www.microtec.us 99
NAWLA 800-527-8258 info@nawla.org www.nawla.org 54
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COMPANY NAME TELEPHONE E-MAIL ADDRESS WEB SITE PAGE
Neiman Enterprises 866-466-5254 www.neimanenterprises.com 13
NELMA 207-829-6901 info@nelma.org www.nelma.org 111
Nicholson and Cates Ltd.
Building Products 905-335-3366 info@niccates.com www. niccates.com 52
Nordic Structures 866-817-3418 albert.renaud@nordic.ca www.nordic.ca 11
Nyle Dry Kilns 800-777-6953 info@nyle.com www.nyle.com 74 & 75
Pacific Western Wood Works Ltd. 604-946-2910 sales@pwww.ca www.pwww.ca 50
Partap Forest Products Ltd 604-463-1525 sales@partap.ca www.partap.ca 47
Patrick Lumber Company 503-222-9671 sales@patlbr.com www.patlbr.com 61
Paw Taw John Services 208-687-1478 info@pawtaw.com www.pawtaw.com 95
Pennsylvania Lumbermens
Mutual Ins. 800-752-1895 CustServ@plmins.com www.plmins.com 78
PotlatchDeltic Corp. 509-835-1500 www.potlatchdeltic.com 35
PPG Industrial Coatings 888-774-2001 ic-na@ppg.com www.ppgindustrialcoatings.com 101
Prime Forest Products 503-628-0441 info@primeforest.com www.primeforest.com 116
Quebec Wood Export Bureau (QWEB) 418-650-6385 info@quebecwoodexport.com www.quebecwoodexport.com 62
Real Performance Machinery 844-776-2244 info@RPMachinery.com www. RPMachinery.com 104
Restoration Forest Products 480-649-4127 info@rfor.com www.rfor.com 55
Richardson Timbers 214-358-2314 info@richardsontimbers.com www.richardsontimbers.com 15
Robbins Lumber, Inc. 207-342-5221 info@rlco.com www.rlco.com 147
Rosboro 888-393-2304 info@rosboro.com www.rosboro.com 49
RoyOMartin 800-299-5174 www.royomartin.com 45
San Group, Inc. 604-881-4848 info@sangroupinc.com www.sangroupinc.com 39
Seaboard International 603-881-3700 sfip_sales@fctg.com www.sifp.com 119
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to bring the future of quality
pine and unmatched
customer service to the
next generation.
Searsmont, ME
Hancock, ME
Shaver Reload 704-872-3148 shavers.reload@gmail.com www.ShaverReload.com 133
Shelton Lam & Deck 800-547-4209 gbrinck@disdero.com www.disdero.com 12
SII Dry Kilns 800-545-6379 www.siidrykilns.com 103
Silvaris Corporation 888-856-6677 info@silvaris.com www.silvaris.com 114
East Baldwin, ME
Skana Forest Products, Ltd. 800-665-4213 info@skana.com www.skana.com 121
Smith, Gilbert Forest Products 250-672-9435 acoyles@gsfpcedar.com www.GSFPcedar.com 118
South Coast Lumber Co. & Pacific
Wood Laminates 541-469-2127 info@socomi.com www.socomi.com 148
Specialty Building Products (SBP) www.specialtybuildingproducts.com 46
Stella-Jones 253-572-3033 pschumock@stella-jones.com www.stella-jones.com 127
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Stiles, A.W., Contractors, Inc. 931-668-8768 lee@awscontractorsinc.com www.awscontractorsinc.com 89
Sundher Group 604-513-4499 info@sundhergroup.com www.sundhergroup.com 53
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Taylor Machine Works, Inc. 662-773-3421 www.taylorbigred.com 77
TS Manufacturing 705-324-3762 sales@tsman.com www.tsman.com 85
Teal-Jones Group 604-587-8700 info@tealjones.com www.tealjones.com 26 & 27
Thompson River Lumber 406-827-4311 info@thompsonriver.net www.thompsonriverlumber.com 37
Timber Products Co. 800-547-9520 www.timberproducts.com 117
Tolko Industries Ltd. 250-545-4411 tolko@tolko.com www.tolko.com 21
U-C Coatings 888-363-2628 sales@uccoatings.com www.uccoatings.com 73
USNR 800-289-8767 www.USNR.com 97
Vaagen Bros. 509-684-5071 info@vaagenbros.com www.vaagenbros.com 8
Valutec Wood Dryers 778-868-3695 robert.weithofer@valutec.se www.valutec.ca 93
Warren Trask Company 508-946-0126 www.wtrask.com 57
West Bay Forest Prdts. & Mfg. Ltd. 800-688-1108 wbsales@westbaygroup.com www.westbaygroup.com 137
Western Forest Products 604-648-4500 info@westernforest.com www.westernforest.com 123
Western Red Cedar
Lumber Association 604-891-1262 www.realcedar.com 25
Westervelt Lumber 800-633-5963 infolumber@westerveltlumber.com www.westerveltlumber.com 9
Weston Forest Products 905-677-9663 info@westonforest.com www.westonforest.com 51
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