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Contents 

National Hardwood Magazine FEBRUARY 2024 Volume 98 No. 1 

Features & Industry Events 

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26 

28 

Dura Supreme Cabinetry Starts 

Production At Their Multi-Million 

Dollar Expansion 

Stoltzfus Forest Products: Doing It 

All From Timber Tract To Lumber 

Board 

KopCoat’s Reach Expands In The 

Hardwood Sector 

Lumber Shipping Companies Are 

Cautiously Optimistic As Traditional 

Trends Return 

Departments 

6 Hardwood Calendar 

8 U.S.A. Trends 

10 Canadian Trends 

12 Industry News 

14 HMA Update 

16 AHEC Report 

18 NWFA Review 

20 NHLA: Why Knot... 

54 In Memoriam 

72 Who’s Who 

30 

34 

SWHMC Meeting Attendees Share 

Insights About Market Conditions 

West Side Hardwood Club Enjoys 

Annual Holiday Lunch 

22 

78 Classified Profit 

Opportunities 

80 Advertisers Index 

About The Cover 

CUMMINGS LUMBER COMPANY, INC. 

Lee William Cummings moved to Troy, 

Pennsylvania in 1929 to found L.W. Cummings 

& Son Lumber Company. Because there was 

no electricity in Troy at that time, he built 

his mill close to a road and stream and used 

steam engines for power. Logs were skidded 

with horses and lumber was shipped on rail 

cars. Roy W. Cummings, Sr. joined his father 

in 1942. Roy W. Cummings Jr. joined his father 

in 1968 and they continued to expand the 

business under the name of Cummings Lumber Company, Inc. Today 

Scott Cummings the founder’s great grandson directs the company. The 

lumber company prospered through the years thanks to their undying 

commitment to provide customers with quality products and service. For 

four generations, that commitment to quality has become a Cummings 

family tradition. 

Cummings Lumber Company, Inc. 

Troy, PA 

570-297-4771 

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Founded in 1927 by: O.L. Miller – 1894-1963 

Publisher: Paul J. Miller – 1963-2010 

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Paul J. Miller Jr. – Co-owner 

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Tammy Daugherty – Production Manager 

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HARDWOOD CALENDAR 

February 

Indiana Hardwood Lumbermens Assoc., Convention, 

Marriott Indianapolis Downtown, Indianapolis, IN. 

www.ihla.org. Feb. 5-7 

Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers Inc., Annual 

Meeting, The Hammock Beach Resort, Palm Coast, FL. 

www.appalachianhardwood.org. Feb. 21-25 

March 

Appalachian Lumbermen’s Club, The Hotel Roanoke, 

Roanoke, VA. www.lumberclub.org. March 12 

Hardwood Manufacturers Assoc., National 

Conference and Expo, The Charleston Place, 

Charleston, SC. www.hmamembers.org. 

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NAHB IBS, Las Vegas Conv. Ctr., Las Vegas, NV. 

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U.S.A. TRENDS 

Supplier news about 

sales, labor, prices, trends, 

expansions and inventories 

LAKE STATES 

NORTHEAST 

SOUTHEAST 

WEST COAST 

While lumbermen in the Lake States continued to 

steadily “move wood” through the fourth quarter of 2023, 

they agreed that “something must change” in order to hit 

the ground running in 2024. 

A Wisconsin source called the 2023 fourth quarter 

market “steady” but added that nothing is “booming.” 

“We are still moving most species except Aspen and 

Basswood,” he noted. “The prices are not what I’d like in 

most cases.” 

He said that White Oak sales are “great” and that there 

have been no issues procuring the sought after species. 

Noting that his best months for sales are traditionally 

January through March, he said that interest rates must 

be lowered to keep the trend intact. 

Specializing in 4/4 and 5/4 Red and White Oak, Hard 

and Soft Maple, Ash, Aspen and Basswood, the source 

Overall, lumber sources in the Northeast region said 

that their sales were better than they were six months 

ago. 

A lumberman in Maryland said that aside from White 

Oak remaining strong and with prices rising, he has noticed 

that Poplar and Red Oak have gotten harder to 

move. “Some species are easier to move and some are 

harder to move than they were six months ago, but all in 

all, I would say that we are doing better than we were six 

months ago,” he stated. 

He offers Red and White Oak and Poplar, as well as 

some Gum, Maple, Hickory and Beech in a variety of 

grades and in 5/4 thickness. 

He sells his upper grade lumber to distribution yards, 

while he sells his lower grade lumber to pallet, mat and 

crosstie manufacturers. “The distribution yards that I sell 

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Throughout the Southeast region lumber sources 

agreed that their markets are rather quiet, at the time of 

this writing. One source noted that while his sales are 

slow, he has started to receive more inquiries out of Asia 

than expected. 

In North Carolina, a sawmill representative said that 

his sales have been slower than they were six months 

ago aside from an uptick in inquiries from Asia. He noted 

that for his domestic sales it is most likely due to the time 

of year that has caused a slowdown. 

His company offers Red and White Oak and Poplar, in 

all NHLA grades and in thicknesses of 4/4 through 8/4. 

“White Oak is selling best for us right now,” he stated. 

He mentioned that White Oak is likely selling better due 

in part to the stave mills looking to buy lower grade logs 

which in turn affects the regular random width and random 

length markets. 

Please turn to page 57 

Lumbermen on the West Coast recently spoke with 

nervous intrigue regarding the first quarter of 2024. 

At the time of this writing, three sources were slogging 

through a “sporadic” December that saw many lumber 

suppliers selling “order-to-order.” 

“Customers are concerned (with high interest rates) 

and everyone’s orders have slowed down,” said a Washington 

source with 35 years of experience in the business. 

“We have been in the black for the last 11 months. 

December could put us in the red. 

“The sales volume is off at least 50 percent from 2022 

in December,” he added. “So, this really stands out from 

previous years.” 

When asked what it would take to get business back 

on track, he said “home loans should be more affordable.” 


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ONTARIO 

CANADIAN TRENDS 

News from suppliers about prices, trends, sales and inventories 

In advance of the 2023 Holiday season and into New 

Year’s, sawmills sawed more lumber ahead of this period. 

Many secondary manufacturers took extended 

breaks during this time in most areas on both sides of 

the border. This resulted in lower demand for raw materials. 

In certain areas, obtaining logs and pricing were 

a challenge thus impacting output. As we move into a 

new year, facing uncertainty, volatility and complexities 

will be top of mind, as will be employee retention and 

recruitment for the Hardwood industry. 

Ash production was down in certain areas and green 

lumber had seen a contraction over the Holidays. Markets 

are reported to be absorbing developing supplies. 

Kiln-dried stocks are controlled, however, domestic and 

international customers are being adequately supplied. 

Most are purchasing for immediate needs. 

Supplies of Hard Maple were ample for most sec- 

QUEBEC 

Another year has begun and the Hardwood industry 

is busy, striving to improve efficiencies, boost margins, 

deal with supply chain shortages, rising interests rates, 

expand their sales while serving established customers 

and vying for new ones, all in the hopes of increasing 

profits. Contacts remain cautiously optimistic that business 

will improve this year as they face the new challenges 

before them through innovation and creativity. 

Ash sales have slowed and shipments to China are not 

increasing, stated contacts. Prices are in a downward 

trend. However, green Ash is moving to concentration 

yards. Basswood sales have deteriorated noted contacts. 

Secondary manufacturers have reduced their purchases 

of this species due to a slowdown in their business 

sector and also competition from other materials 

that are being used as alternates. Moulding producers 

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INDUSTRY NEWS 

AN UPDATE COVERING THE LATEST NEWS ABOUT 

HARDWOOD SUPPLIERS/VENDORS 

MiCROTEC Appoints Ofer Heyman As 

New Corvallis CEO 

MiCROTEC, a global leader in innovative scanning 

solutions for the wood products industry, is pleased to 

announce the appointment of Ofer Heyman as its new 

Chief Executive Officer in Corvallis, OR. Heyman brings 

a wealth of experience and a background in the industry, 

making him a valuable addition to the MiCROTEC team. 

Prior to returning to MiCROTEC, Heyman served an 

impressive 17-year tenure at Lucidyne Technologies, 

acquired by MiCROTEC in 2020. Beginning as an image 

processing engineer in 1999, Heyman assumed 

project is one of nine projects in Oregon to receive grants 

totaling more than $4 million during FY 2023 through the 

forest service’s wood innovations and community wood 

grants programs. The programs’ primary purpose is to 

support local economies while directly contributing to im- 


Ofer Heyman 

roles like senior product and project 

manager, director of business development, 

and ultimately, director of 

operations from 2014 to 2016. 

Frank Jöst, MiCROTEC Group 

CEO, expressed his enthusiasm 

about Ofer’s return, “We are happy 

that we convinced Ofer to come 

back to Corvallis and support us as 

we continue the MiCROTEC vision 

for the North American Market.” Mi- 

CROTEC looks forward to leveraging 

Heyman’s leadership and industry 

experience to further strengthen 

its position as a pioneer in wood 

scanning solutions. 

MiCROTEC is a global technology 

partner for the wood processing 

industry, constantly developing new 

approaches and solutions to add 

value to the sawmilling and wood 

processing industry. 

For more information, visit www. 

microtec.us. 

Merrick Hardwoods 

Welcomes Chad Hinton 

Merrick Hardwoods located in 

Somerset, KY is pleased to introduce 

Chad Hinton as the Hardwood 

Flooring Sales Manager. Hinton is 



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Chad Hinton 

replacing Diana Gurley who recently 

retired after 35 years with the company. 

In his new role Hinton will 

oversee all of Merrick’s unfinished 

Hardwood flooring sales. Merrick 

produces unfinished solid flooring in 

both Red and White Oak, Hard Maple 

and Hickory. 

Hinton graduated from the University 

of Kentucky in 2011 with a bachelor’s 

degree in economics. Upon 

graduation Hinton entered the United 

States Air Force where he served his 

country for six years as an Airbourne 

Systems Engineer. He returned to 

Somerset, KY and worked for four 

years with a convenience store distribution 

company as the Equipment 

Service and Sales Manager. 

Hinton and his wife Sarah have 

one son. He is an avid golfer and 

plays as much as possible. 

For more information visit www. 

merrickgroup.com or call 606-561- 

4146. 

Patrick Lumber 

Manufacturing Adds 

Sawmill With U.S. 

Forest Service Grant 

Patrick Lumber Manufacturing 

(PLM) has begun work to add a 

sawmill at its manufacturing facility 

located in Philomath, OR. The mill is 

being funded in part by a $1 million 

Community Wood Grant provided by 

the USDA Forest Service. Patrick’s

HMA UPDATE 

Will We See You In Charleston? 

Our industry has 

stories to tell. 

HMA’s 2024 National Conference and 

Expo is just around the corner. And we 

hope we’ll see you at The Charleston 

Place in Charleston, SC, Monday– 

Wednesday, March 25–27. Remember, 

this HMA event is open to all Hardwood 

industry stakeholders — producers, 

processors, distributors, and suppliers. 

If you haven’t yet registered, take care 

of business today. Registration rates 

increase March 1. 

This year’s Conference theme is Pathways to 

Success and our slate of learning sessions is focused 

on helping you navigate your company’s future, adapting 

to our industry’s ever-evolving landscape, dealing with 

economic markets, and much more. There will also be 

a virtual tour of NWH’s facility in Longview, WA. Get a 

close-up look of their operations and see how sawmilling 

is done in the Pacific Northwest! 

You also won’t want to miss the sold-out Expo portion of 

the event to visit with industry suppliers, as well as learn 

about their new equipment and services. The Southern 

Cypress Manufacturers Association will also be holding 

its 2024 Annual Meeting during the Conference. So, 

there’s sure to be plenty of opportunities for networking 

and information exchange. 

All of the details can be found online at 

www.HMAmembers.org. Join us! 

Calling All Golfers 

Are you a golfer? Then we have some 

good news to share with you! HMA will host 

its second annual NatCon Golf Tournament 

on Monday, March 25, at the Patriots Point 

Links. Located on Charleston Harbor, the 

beautiful course is just 10 minutes from The 

Charleston Place and features sweeping views of Fort 

Sumter, Shem Creek, and the historic downtown skyline. 

Tee times begin at 8:30 am. 

The fee is $130 and that covers your round of golf and 

golf cart rental. Clubs can be rented from the clubhouse. 

Golfers are responsible for their own transportation. 

Register online at www.HMAmembers.org and consider 

adding on a sponsorship! Funds raised will be donated to 

the Real American Hardwood Coalition in support of their 

work promoting Real American Hardwood to consumers 

and the design build community! 

If you have any questions, reach out to golf organizer 

and TS Manufacturing sales representative Peter 

McCarty at PeterM@tsman.com. 

That’s all for now. Linda and I are looking forward to 

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AHEC REPORT 

GET A KICK. 

AHEC And Disegno Launch Season 4 

Of Words On Wood Podcast 

The award-winning podcast Words on Wood is returning for its fourth season. 

This season delves even deeper into the 

world of wood, featuring unexpected and 

timely topics from across forestry, architecture 

and design, as well as the introduction 

of new, bite-sized ‘Making Shorts’, which 

shine a light on different production techniques 

for designing and building with timber. 

Photo By Petr Krečí 

Venturing into the world’s forests, sites of timber production, 

and design and architecture studios, the podcast 

examines how these industries intersect through material. 

Each episode is structured around interviews with 

leading architects, designers, educators, manufacturers, 

and forestry professionals who live amongst and care for 

trees on a day-to-day basis. 

The fourth season launches with an in-depth 

exploration of an often overlooked and misunderstood 

timber product: veneer. Featuring 

contemporary designers Jorge Penadés and 

Rio Kobayashi, as well as Cathy Lynn Danzer 

of timber manufacturer Danzer, the episode 

explores the design potential of this thinly 

sliced material and how a new generation of 

practitioners are pushing it in experimental 

and playful directions. 

Returning to the classroom, the season’s 

second episode explores what is missing 

in architectural education when it comes to 

wood. While timber is a common building 

material, each species offers different properties 

- are architects provided with sufficient information 

about these varied materials in their training? This episode 

brings together educators Kenn Busch, Hanif Kara 

and Izaskun Chinchilla Moreno to discuss how to develop 

more rigorous timber curriculums. 

Introducing Making Shorts 

Building on the success of previous seasons’ ‘Tree 

Shorts’, this season introduces a new series of ‘Making 

Shorts’. These bite-sized episodes zoom into production 


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NWFA REVIEW 

Moisture Content And Wood 

Many who work in the wood products 

industry know that trees are comprised 

mostly of water, more than 50 percent 

in some species. Because of this, it is 

important to understand moisture and 

how it affects the products our industry 

produces. 

Wood is a hygroscopic material, which means it can 

absorb or lose moisture. When wood absorbs moisture, 

it expands; when wood loses moisture, it shrinks. 

Moisture can exist in wood as liquid water or water 

vapor in the cell cavities of the wood. This is called 

free water. Moisture also can exist in wood as water 

chemically held within the cell walls. This is called bound 

water. 

The moisture content at which the cell walls are 

saturated completely, but no water exists in the cell 

cavities, is called the fiber saturation point (FSP). FSP 

usually is between 25 percent to 30 percent, depending 

on the species. Wood fibers are dimensionally stable 

when the moisture content is above the FSP. When 

below the FSP, all moisture gained or lost is bound water. 

As the wood gains or loses bound water, the dimension 

of the wood begins to change. 

Wood also is an anisotropic material, meaning it 

shrinks and swells differently in each 

direction. Wood shrinks and swells the 

most along the circumference of the 

growth rings (tangentially), about half as 

much perpendicular to the growth rings 

(radially), and only in miniscule amounts 

along the grain (longitudinally). The 

average range for shrinkage for most wood species from 

FSP to oven-dry is 5 percent to 15 percent tangentially, 2 

percent to 8 percent radially, and .1 percent to .2 percent 

longitudinally. In some species, juvenile wood from near 

the center of the tree, called pith, can shrink up to 2 

percent or more from FSP to oven-dry. 

The moisture content (MC) of wood is measured as 

the weight of the water in the wood expressed as a 

percentage of the weight of the wood itself. The weight 

of the wood is determined by drying the wood to a point 

where all of the moisture is removed. This is referred to 

as oven-dried. 

This MC affects other properties of the wood, such as 

its weight, shrinkage, and strength. In living trees, for 

example, the MC may be as high as 200 percent of the 

weight of the wood. When wood is harvested and milled, 

however, it is dried to a MC for its end use. This typically 

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NHLA: Why Knot... 

Hire Your Replacement 

I interviewed some job candidates 

today, as NHLA is looking 

to hire a new office administrator. 

I asked each candidate “Where 

do you see yourself in 10 years?” 

I received the traditional answer, 

“working for you and learning 

new things.” What a bunch of bull, and I called them 

on it. Let’s be honest; no one grows up saying, “I want 

to work for the Hardwood industry.” Yes, there are a few 

exceptions. So, we settle for those who stumble into our 

industry. Once in a while, we pull someone away, but for 

the most part, we have been a male-dominated, closeknit 

group and allowed few outsiders to come in. 

That is not to complain about the talent in our industry. 

We are intelligent, hard-working go-getters, and many 

people in our industry have accomplished extraordinary 

things. Every day, I see the skills of the trade as lumber 

graders bring value to a board. I see mills in small rural 

towns shipping their wood across the world. I visited a 

mill this month that was started by a schoolteacher with 

a few thousand dollars, and it is now worth millions. 

I was impressed as the schoolteacher-turned-lumberman 

walked me through his plant and the smiles with 

which his staff greeted him. They were happy working 

there. That is a critical thing for any employee. They 

must be satisfied at work. If they 

are not, it is a lose-lose. They 

lose their motivation, and you 

lose their productivity and commitment. 

Before I was willing to 

interview the candidates, I told 

them about our industry and why 

we cut deciduous trees into Hardwood lumber. I asked 

them if they were okay with that and understood the benefits 

of using wood that I had just described to them. After 

asking them about themselves, I got into the heavy questions. 

When I called them out on the 10-year question 

and asked, “Where do you want to end up?” I got the real 

answers. Some were still in our industry, and some were 

not. But they were real dreams, and why would I encourage 

them to do anything else? I don’t mind NHLA being 

a steppingstone on their career path. 

If they are happy and working hard at NHLA and see 

the Association as a way to accomplish their dreams, 

they will be productive employees. When they leave, 

they will always say good things about NHLA; if they go 

on to other areas within our industry, they will advocate 

for us. If they leave our industry, they will be advocates 

for the forests and the importance of Hardwood products 

and infrastructure. That is what we need more people in 

our world to understand. So don’t be afraid to hire out- 


BY DALLIN BROOKS, 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, 

NATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER ASSOCIATION, 

MEMPHIS, TN 

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“Dura Supreme is focused on growth and despite some economic 

uncertainty in the broader market, demand for Dura Supreme cabinetry 

continues to grow...” 

-Tony Sugalski, CEO, Supreme Cabinetry Brands 

finishing, woodworking and machining skills. VP of Marketing, 

Karen Wistrom, said the North Carolina facility 

will enable Dura Supreme to meet growing demand with 

a regional manufacturing site, expanded manufacturing 

capacity, and advantageous delivery times. “Dura Supreme 

acquired the manufacturing assets of another 

cabinet manufacturer and that equipment and machinery, 

along with considerable additional investments, will 

be installed in Statesville at the company’s newest manufacturing 

location,” she explained. 

“Dura Supreme is focused on growth and despite 

some economic uncertainty in the broader market, demand 

for Dura Supreme cabinetry continues to grow,” 

said Tony Sugalski, CEO of Supreme Cabinetry Brands. 

“A second manufacturing facility enables us to continue 

meeting the ever-increasing demand for our premium, 

quality cabinetry and better serve our dealer partners.” 

The acquisition of Bertch Cabinet Manufacturing in 

2021 was part of the company’s expansion in the pre- 


This design concept features Dura Supreme’s Middleton door 

style in the Coriander stain on Cherry and our Curated Color, 

“Cyberspace”. 

Dura Supreme Cabinetry kitchen with the Reese Inset door style in the Dove paint paired with the Avery Inset door style in the Coriander 

stain on Quarter-Sawn White Oak and black metal accent doors. 

Dura Supreme Cabinetry 

Starts Production At Their 

Multi-Million Dollar Expansion 

Dura Supreme Cabinetry, headquartered in Howard 

Lake, MN, is experiencing remarkable growth. The 

Hardwood cabinet manufacturer offers semi-custom to 

custom cabinetry throughout the home. Included in the 

company’s product offerings are kitchen cabinets, islands, 

bathroom vanities, fireplace mantles, mudroom 

lockers, home office furniture, entertainment centers, 

and more. More than 1 million board feet of Hardwoods 

are purchased annually in Cherry, Maple, Red Oak, 

Quarter-sawn White Oak, Knotty Alder and Hickory (No. 

1 and 2 Common, Select and Better). 

With new manufacturing operations starting production 

in Statesville, NC, the company expects its new manufacturing 

site to create over 200 new jobs in the first 

few years including cabinet-making, furniture-making, 

By Michelle Keller 

With new manufacturing operations underway in Statesville, NC, 

the company expects its new manufacturing site to create over 

200 new jobs in the first few years including cabinet-making, furniture-making, 

finishing, woodworking and machining skills. 

A professional cabinet maker handcrafting a custom wood hood at the Dura Supreme factory in Howard Lake, MN. 




Stoltzfus Forest Products has a combined 24,000 square feet of dry lumber storage between their two yards. 

Stoltzfus Forest Products: 

Doing It All From Timber Tract To Lumber Board 

By Paul Miller Jr. 

Located in the small town of Peach Bottom, PA, Stoltzfus 

Forest Products was established in 1990 by Samuel 

Stoltzfus, father to Benuel Stoltzfus, who currently manages 

the business. This family-run sawmill has evolved 

from humble beginnings to become a thriving force in 

the Hardwood industry. 

The story began when Samuel, a dairy farmer with a 

fascination for sawmills, decided to delve deeper into 

this interest. During the quieter periods on the farm, he 

took a big step and acquired a small mill. At first, he ran 

the mill in tandem with the daily demands of dairy farming. 

Orders started coming in, thus, in 1990, Stoltzfus 

Forest Products was created. 

Since its modest beginnings, Stoltzfus Forest Products 

has undergone significant growth. In 2016, the company 

made a substantial move by purchasing a 10-acre property, 

to which they relocated their mill. Today, Stoltzfus 

Forest Products provides a range of Hardwoods, including 

Poplar, Red and White Oak, Walnut, Hickory, Soft 

Maple and Cherry. With an annual production capacity 

Located in the southeastern region of Pennsylvania, in Lancaster 

County, Stoltzfus Forest Products sources its logs from the surrounding 

areas. 

of 10.5 million board feet through the mill and 3.5 million 

board feet through the dry kilns, the company consistently 

delivers top-notch lumber to their customers. Their 

products include No. 2 Common and Better lumber, 

which accounts for approximately 70 percent of their 

output. The remaining 30 percent is dedicated to various 

specialty orders, such as railroad ties, pallet cants, 

industrial blocking, and mat timbers. They also handle 

special requests from local woodworkers and farmers in 

need of custom-cut pieces for projects like wagons. “We 

are drying the upper grades and selling the lower. We 

don’t dry much No. 2 Common at all. Walnut would be 

the only thing that we are drying in No. 2 Common. The 

other species in No. 2 Common are sold green,” Benuel 

added. 

While they used to 

work with Ash, it has seen 

a large decline in recent 

years. “I would say at 

this point we are 90 percent 

4/4, and the other 

10 percent is 5/4 to 16/4. 

When we put the kilns in 

two years ago it kind of 

changed the thicknesses we dry. We are heavier to 4/4 

to better accommodate our current markets, as well as 

quicken our production time since it goes through the 

kilns faster,” Benuel commented. 

Located in the southeastern region of Pennsylvania, 

in Lancaster County, Stoltzfus Forest Products sources 

its logs from the surrounding areas. “We will go up to 

120 miles for a nice piece of timber. It must be good 

quality and good timber to go that far. The majority are 

less than 50 miles. Lancaster county doesn’t have a 

whole lot of timber, so we don’t get a lot of timber out of 

our county. It’s more out of York County across the river 

to the west and Chester County to the east and then we 

get quite a bit of timber out of Maryland. I think we get 

more timber out of Maryland than we do Pennsylvania,” 

Benuel added. 

“We are able to control the quality 

from the standing tree the whole way 

to the local wood shop.” 

In terms of storage, the company utilizes around 

12,000 square feet of dry storage, although some of this 

space houses equipment. Additionally, they have approximately 

14,000 square feet of dry storage at another 

yard. Stoltzfus also uses Breeze Dried Sticks to prepare 

lumber stored on the yard. Looking ahead, they have 

plans to expand with two new buildings, a 12,000 square 

foot warehouse, and a 36,000 square foot production 

building, expected in 2025. 

Stoltzfus Forest Products boasts a diverse team of 

dedicated employees, many of whom come from the local 

Amish community, celebrated for their strong work 

ethic. The leadership team includes the general manager, 

Benuel Stoltzfus, as well as Samuel Stoltzfus, 

responsible for sawdust 

sales and truck loading. 

Abner and Henry, both of 

whom are Benuel’s brothers, 

play crucial roles in 

the company. Abner oversees 

the mulch operation 

and manages log procurement, 

including logging 

activities, while Henry 

serves as the mill maintenance supervisor and has 

prior experience on the Head Saw; he also manages 

parts inventory and oversees the filing room. Other valuable 

team members include Levi King, who manages 

dry storage and the processing of kiln-dried lumber, and 

Phillip Smith, responsible for kiln-dried lumber sales. 

Omar King holds the position of grading and lumber 

quality supervisor, ensuring high-quality standards in 

grading and yield processes. In addition to these crucial 

roles, Melvin, the youngest brother, contributes by loading 

and unloading kilns and serving as a sawyer. Amos 

Beiler, the log yard manager and production manager, 

oversees the two hour shift schedule, managing the logistics 

of both the mill and dry storage. His responsibilities 

include coordinating schedules, ensuring efficient 

operations and filling in for absent team members when 

– Benuel Stoltzfus, Stoltzfus Forest Products 


“We are drying the upper grades and selling the lower. We don’t dry much No. 2 Common at all. Walnut would be the only thing that 

we are drying in No. 2 Common. The other species in No. 2 Common are sold green,” said Benuel Stoltzfus. 




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KopCoat has built a world class organization in raw 

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the wood preservation market within specific customer 

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headquarters. Their facility incorporates a mycology lab 

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for flood, dip and spray treatments, as well as a pressure 

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R&D facilities and personnel have established and support 

over 100 patents in wood preservation technology. 

KopCoat also operates a manufacturing company, TDS 

Manufacturing, that designs, builds, programs and supports 

wood preservative application systems. TDS has years of experience 

building dip tanks, linear and transverse spray boxes and automated 

chemical mixing rooms. The ability to develop and test new 

technology and offer equipment support is invaluable for the service that 

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customer support mechanism as National Business Development Manager 

Josiah Wilfong describes, “Our sales and service representatives 

interact regularly with customers using our products and become defacto 

employees for our customers supporting the wood preservation 

aspect of their business.” KopCoat’s customer service approach was 

established to earn business as KopCoat developed market share early 

in it’s 40 year existence. Sustaining the customer first approach, however, 

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Hammond explains this way, “customer service is what has allowed us 

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Stephen A. Zambo 

The AGL Group 

Jacksonville, FL 

Lumber Shipping Companies 

Are Cautiously Optimistic As 

Traditional Trends Return 

Lumber shipping companies saw that their trends year over 

year have begun to revert back to how traditional markets have 

been in the past, but they hold a cautious optimism as geopolitical 

factors can easily affect the supply chain strategies. One 

shipper noted, “We slowly saw the industry normalize over the 

last 12 months and it is back to pre-pandemic levels. I do not 

foresee any substantial increases in our export shipments over 

the next 12 months.” 

Despite seeing their markets slowly return to the traditional 

trends, a lumber shipper remarked, “Asking me to predict 

shipping volumes in the first quarter of 2024 is akin to throwing 

spaghetti at the wall and seeing ‘what sticks.’” 

A shipper stated, “The only constant across all industries is 

that margins are being squeezed. Going into the New Year, we 

can all be hopeful that the economy starts to pick back up, but 

I am not sure that is what we will see.” 

2023 was a very interesting year. There are trends 

within the marketplace that we see year over year, decade 

over decade. The trends may have some variability, 

think COVID, but outside of that, trends have remained 

relatively spot on over the long term. In 2023, 

we saw the first quarter buck normal export trends. We 

typically see a slow January and February with freight 

picking up in March. This past year we saw a very strong 

first and second quarter. Export volumes took a large hit 

from June all the way through about October in 2023. 

That is more in line with how traditional markets have 

been in the past. 

In 2023, the supply chain issues were nothing in 

comparison to 2021 and 2022. 2023 has been stable. 

Trucking availability has been a non-issue and steamship 

lines on most lanes have availability. Of course, 

this fluctuates from time to time, but rarely is a booking 

more than two weeks out as it stands. One item to 

keep an eye on is a potential strike on the East Coast 

sometime in 2024. After negotiating record deals on the 

West Coast, the union on the East Coast is saying that 

it will hold firm by striking in 2024 if there is not a new 

deal negotiated. That would be a very large issue for the 

forest products industry as 80 percent of Hardwood exports 

are routed via the East Coast. Until there is more 

concrete information and the date of strike approaches, 

this is something to monitor. 

A very important topic no one talks about when looking 

forward at freight rates is the amount of steamship line 

capacity coming onto the market in the next 18 months. 

On average there are about 375,000 containers worth of 

new space entering the market annually. In 2024 alone 

there is north of 1,200,000 containers worth of new ship 

builds coming online. Unit economics lead us to the obvious 

conclusion of continued cheap freight rates. More 

space with the same demand equals low freight rates. 

More space with less demand equals low freight rates. I 

am confused as to what the steamship line carriers are 

doing from a unit economics standpoint. 

At the end of 2023, we were back to enjoying historically 

low freight rate levels. The rates have no where 

to go but up. I do not believe we will see large increases, 

10-15 percent over the course of 2024 on the ocean 

carrier side. Trucking companies on the other hand are 

having a very challenging time. There is less freight both 

on the export and import side, with more trucking capacity 

leading to reduced trucking rates over the last six 

months. I believe you will see some companies reduce 

fleet size, close their doors or start to increase prices. 

They do not have an option. 

Containers are readily available at the ports and are 

not readily available at some inland locations. I expect 

this trend to remain as it typically does. The cost of containers 

are stable for now, and may increase over the 

next year or so by about 10-15 percent. 

Shipping volumes in the fourth quarter were higher 

than what we forecasted based off of the second quarter 

and the third quarter. Economists and banks are calling 

for around 2 percent global growth in 2024. If that 

actually happens, we will see modest gains in export 

volumes, however, I am not so certain that we will actually 

see 2 percent growth. Asking me to predict shipping 

volumes in the first quarter of 2024 is akin to throwing 

spaghetti at the wall and seeing “what sticks.” 

Where the economy goes is anyone’s guess. We are 

heading into an election year with much uncertainty. 

There are currently multiple wars globally, interest rates 

have been elevated compared to the last decade and inflation 

has been a major issue. The only constant across 

all industries is that margins are being squeezed. Going 

into the New Year, we can all be hopeful that the economy 

starts to pick back up, but I am not sure that is what 

we will see. J 





SWHMC Meeting Attendees Share 

Insights About Market Conditions 

Photos By Terry Miller 

The Southwestern Hardwood Manufacturers Club 

(SWHMC) Christmas meeting at The Grand Hotel, Point 

Clear, AL, was reported as a great meeting despite seasonal 

rainfall. Attendance was good. The roundtable 

discussion was informative as well. Generally, attendees 

reported that sales are down overall and log supplies 

are really good for the most part. Cross tie and 

switch tie production is still the primary focus right now 

with a hope that there will be greater demand for grade 

lumber soon. 

As a reminder, SWHMC annual dues renew in January 

and will remain at $1,000 per year. If you need 

an invoice for your dues, please let SWHMC know. 

SWHMC’s website was due to be updated by the time 

this issue of National Hardwood Magazine was published, 

so attendees could make dues payments via 

credit card on the website. 

SWHMC leadership is also working on a meeting 

possibly at Mississippi State University in Starkville and 

announced that they will get info out on that meeting as 

soon as the plans can be completed. 

To follow are comments from the Christmas meeting 

discussion: 

Mill and Lumber Market Information: 

Robinson Lumber Co.: 

Asian sales are down and Europe is in a recession. 

Domestic sales are comparatively good with high end, 

wide flooring moving well. Low end narrow flooring is 

very slow. Anticipating an erratic lumber market ahead 

during the election year, Wesley Robinson is in the process 

of implementing a “Wood Is Good” promotion featuring 

pictures and videos of Hardwood lumber and projects 

as well as interviews with lumber industry leaders. 

This is in the developmental stage and you will probably 

begin to see some of Wesley’s work in future months. 

Buchanan Hardwoods: 

Due to the weather, we have too many logs. Due to 

the market, too much lumber inventory and too much 

flooring inventory. Residuals are fast becoming a problem. 

We need relief! 

Netterville Lumber: 

Sawing a lot of ties! Also have about 4 million feet 

of Cypress and Ash logs because it has been so dry. 

Swamps are dry, making logging them too easy! All the 

lowland species are plentiful!! Sawing a lot of 8/4 Ash. 

All-Star Forest Products: 

Diversification is helping us. Millwork business is slowing 

but margins are really good. Lumber and plywood 

seem to have slowed down, but still there’s some activity. 

The election is going to have an impact for sure. 

Board road into Canada has picked up some, but domestic 

has slowed down. It’s still moving some, but not 

at the volumes we have seen earlier in the year. Frame 

stock has slowed down considerably and still not much 

demand for Oak frame. There is still demand for specialty 

products. The Cypress market is really good right now 

with upward pushes on prices. 

Rutland Lumber: 

Sawmill has plenty of logs and the mill is running good. 

Joey Childs and Leslie Rutland, Rutland Lumber Company, Collins, 

MS; Robyn Birdsong, Kitchens Lumber Company, Utica, 

MS; Scott Wesberry, Fred Netterville Lumber Company, Woodville, 

MS; and Tyler Walley, Rutland Lumber Company 

Jay Hanna, Woodus K. Humphrey, Shreveport, LA; Rick Hanna 

(retired), Hanna Manufacturing Company, Winnfield, LA; and 

Kevin Lammons, All Star Forest Products, Nashville, TN 

Craig Bilberry, Barefoot Lumber, Florence, MS; Bill Price, All Star 

Forest Products, Jackson, MS; and Bubba Lammons, All Star 

Forest Products, Fairhope, AL 

Bill Buchanan and Cheryl Buchanan, Buchanan Lumber and 

Hardwood Flooring, Aliceville, AL; Kellye Miller, National Hardwood 

Magazine, Memphis, TN; and Werner and Wesley Robinson, 

Robinson Lumber Company, New Orleans, LA 


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Wesley Robinson, Robinson Lumber Company, New Orleans, LA, 

and family with The Grinch. Wills Robinson, Charlie Robinson 

and Werner Robinson 

Rubin Shmulsky, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS; 

Wesley Robinson, and Toto Robinson, Robinson Lumber Company, 

New Orleans, LA; and Chad Smith, USNR, Hot Springs, AR 

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SWHMC Continued from page 30 

Export sales and domestic sales have slowed down. Labor 

is still a problem. Mats have slowed down. 

Deepwell Energy and Forestry: 

Mats are slow. We’re struggling to move Gum and 

Poplar. The markets are just not taking much at the moment. 

Marietta Wood Supply: 

We have been running four mills with 10-12 weeks 

of logs on hand. Three mills are on ties and two are on 

Poplar. We are still building on the new mill and hope to 

get it finished soon. 

Kitchens Lumber Co.: 

Plenty of logs! Still dealing with labor problems and 

no one wants to work. 

Barefoot Lumber Co.: 

Pallet and crating production is down. Business is 

down overall but is okay. The industry is going through 

changes. 

Koppers Co.: 

Demand for ties and switch ties for 2024 will remain the 

same since the demand is for regular maintenance that 

goes on each year. Prices have been stable for 2023, 

with prices being flat right now. The holiday schedule 

will slow inbound ties to treating plants which will have a 

negative effect on mills. Regular production is expected 

after January 1. 

Somerville Tie: 

2023 was good for Somerville and expectations for the 

same in 2024. 

Other Information: 

Mississippi State University: 

MSU is working on Crane Mat Standards based on 

NELMA Rules. This will be a process to establish and to 

implement since there are so many differing ideas and 

opinions in the matting industry. Presently there are not 

many guidelines and practically no means of enforcement 

of any traditional standards. 

USNR: 

This company has new innovations coming to optimize 

production and increase efficiency in the sawmill 

and remanufacture industries. Auto-graders have made 

a lot of headway and are beginning to make a difference 

for some of the first mills who have installed them. Also 

saw management and optimization technology is lengthening 

the life of both band and circle saws. We are trying 

to arrange a presentation of some of the technology for 

the Crawfish Boil in April. Watch for more info on this to 

come. 

Pierce Construction: 

It seems that mills producing industrial products are 

doing better than grade mills right now in Appalachia 

Bill and Rhema Behan, Koppers Inc., St. Louis, MO; Jason Bunch, 

Deepwell Forest Products, Waynesboro, MS; Kellye and Terry 

Miller, National Hardwood Magazine, Memphis, TN; and Keith 

Price, Corley Manufacturing Company, Chattanooga, TN 

and the South. Sawmill construction and remodeling is 

still good and Pierce is still booked out 24-36 months. 

There are a lot more mills looking at diversification of 

their production capabilities. 

Corley Mfg.: 

Still busy and booked out 24 months on steel. Controls 

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DURA SUPREME CABINETRY Continued from page 23 

More than 1 million board feet of Hardwoods are purchased annually by Dura Supreme, 

located in Howard Lake, MN, in Cherry, Maple, Red Oak, Quarter-sawn White 

Oak, Knotty Alder and Hickory. 

mium, semi-custom cabinetry market. Dura Supreme is owned by GHK 

Capital Partners LP (GHK), a Greenwich, CT-based private equity firm 

that strategically partners with well-performing companies that have 

exceptional growth potential. The acquisition of Bertch Cabinet Manufacturing 

brought together two highly 

regarded companies with well-known 

brands in the premium kitchen cabinetry 

and premium bath cabinetry market. 

With over 100 years of combined history 

and experience, Dura Supreme and 

Bertch brands are uniquely positioned 

to provide an advantageous mix of products 

to their dealer partners and build on 

strong operating platforms to accelerate 

growth in new markets across the U.S. 

“We’re excited about the potential our 

business partnership with Bertch creates,” 

Sugalski said. “With our expanded 

portfolio of premium cabinetry brands 

in kitchen and bath markets, our ability 

to meet our customers’ needs and grow 

in this segment is expanded. The combination 

of companies creates a unique 

product mix that we believe will create 

advantages for our dealers and customers 

across the USA.” 

“We are extremely pleased to be partnered 

with the Bertch team to build upon 

the company’s highly regarded cabinet 

brands and the 40-year heritage serving 

designers and homeowners with premium 

kitchen and bath cabinetry,” said 

Managing Partner of GHK, Gil Klemann. 

Wood cabinets from Dura Supreme are 

certified under the Environmental Stewardship 

Program (ESP) administered by 

the independent Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers 

Association (KCMA). Designed 

to encourage industry policies and practices 

that benefit both the environment 

and the well-being of society, this program 

provides companies with tangible 

ways to support sustainability. “We 

achieved certification by demonstrating 

our commitment to sound environmental 

management and sustainable practices,” 

Wistrom explained. “The ESP seal 

lets homeowners, designers, builders 

and architects know they are supporting 

sustainability when they buy or specify 

Dura Supreme Cabinetry. In addition to 

sourcing the majority of their Hardwood 

Wood cabinets from Dura Supreme are certified under the Environmental Stewardship 

Program (ESP) administered by the independent Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers 

Association (KCMA). 

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throughout all aspects of the manufacturing process. 

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DURA SUPREME CABINETRY Continued 

Steve Anderson, Dura Supreme’s Facilities Technician, is congratulated 

on his 50 years by the company’s CEO, Tony Sugalski. 

erized cutting equipment improves the yield from our raw 

materials and significantly reduces waste,” Wistrom commented. 

“Our panel material meets stringent California Air 

Resource Board (CARB) emissions standards for formaldehyde, 

and is considered an Environmentally Preferable 

Product (EPP).” 

Dura Supreme Cabinetry also recently celebrated their 

Facilities Technician, Steve Anderson’s 50th anniversary 

at the company, a rare milestone in today’s workforce. Senior 

Design and Marketing Specialist Mandi Juskiewicz 

said, “At Dura Supreme, it’s not so rare to have long-tenured 

employees with incredible milestones of 20, 30 or 

even 40 years. But with 50 years, Steve Anderson holds 

the tenure record as Dura Supreme’s longest-term employee.” 

Anderson’s first day at Dura Supreme was March 27, 

1973. During the first two years, Anderson worked in both 

frames and cabinet assembly as well as other various departments 

crafting cabinetry. In 1975 he found his calling 

in maintenance and facility management and has worked 

his way up the ranks in this department for the past 48 

years and counting. The total employment at Dura Supreme 

back in 1973 was 75 employees compared to 

today, the company has roughly 500. At the time, the 

factory was operating in a much smaller facility in Cokato, 

MN. The company was rapidly growing and beginning 

to outgrow its space. 

From 1979 -1980, Dura Supreme Cabinetry began 

the construction of a new manufacturing facility and offices 

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Stoltzfus Forest Products’ mill is located on a 10-acre property that has a production 

capacity of 10.5 million board feet through the mill and 3.5 million board feet 

through the dry kilns. 

necessary. Jane Morrissiey is responsible for overseeing accounting and 

the office. 

The company uses an effective method of cross training its employees. 

As Benuel Stoltzfus, the general manager, explains, “We break the eighthour 

day into four two-hour shifts, ensuring that our team members rotate 

through different positions regularly. Every two hours, they transition to a 

new role, from head sawyers to re-sawyers and more. It’s a system that 

keeps everyone on their toes and makes for a well-rounded team.” 

Stoltzfus Forest Products is equipped 

with an impressive array of machinery 

and equipment to support their lumber 

manufacturing operations. Their arsenal 

includes the Mellott Mfg. Rosser Head 

with butt reducer, a Nicholson Ring debarker, 

a Hurdle Linear Carriage with 

Lewis Controls, a TS Manufacturing Band 

Head Rig, a Hurdle Resaw, Pendu Edger, 

and a Pendu trimmer. They’ve also 

invested in a Mellott Mfg. grading station, 

further enhancing their quality control 

processes. In addition to these, they 

rely on John Deere wheel loaders and 

Taylor forklifts, along with Rotochopper 

grinders for their mulch yard operations. 

The company boasts three SII Dry Kilns, 

comprising two 40,000-foot kilns and one 

50,000-foot kiln. Notably, they utilize a 

Newman Planer for plaining needs and 

a Gillingham-Best Lumber Stacking System. 

Much of their log and lumber handling 

equipment is from Mellott Mfg., including 

the tilt hoist and conveyors. 

“The new four blade ripsaw has also allowed us to speed up our 

production on the ripped to width and provide this product to 

more of our customers,” said Benuel Stoltzfus, Stoltzfus, Forest 

Products. 

Some of the company’s notable recent additions is a 

state-of-the-art Walnut steamer and a four blade ripsaw, 

both installed in 2023. “So, far from when we put the 

kilns in, in early 2021 until now, we have been shipping 

our Walnut out to other companies for our products to be 

customed steamed. The biggest problem was trucking. 

Stoltzfus Forest Products’ kiln-dried production. 

We handled the trucking that shipped this product to another 

facility to get it steamed and then bring it back, so 

we ordered a steamer back in the middle of last year to 

help speed up our production and cut down on costs,” 

Benuel remarked. “The new four blade ripsaw has also 

allowed us to speed up our production on the ripped to 

width and provide this product to more of our customers.” 

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KOPCOAT Continued from page 27 

Stoltzfus Forest Products provides a range of Hardwoods, including 

Poplar, Red and White Oak, Walnut, Hickory, Soft Maple and 

Cherry. 

trol every aspect of the lumber production process. “We 

are able to control the quality from the standing tree the 

whole way to the local wood shop. We are doing every 

step. We’ve got logging crews, our own foresters, and 

we are helping landowners cut the timber and bring it 

here, the whole way through the process to a kiln-dried, 

surfaced, ripped to width product. We think that it’s important 

to be able to do that and be able to control the 

quality,” Benuel commented. 

Located in the small town of Peach Bottom, PA, 

Stoltzfus Forest Products was established in 

1990 by Samuel Stoltzfus. 

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Fungus, mold, and decay compromise the aesthetic value and structural integrity of 

wood, costing Hardwood manufacturers money. 

place. I spent 26 years in the Hardwood lumber industry and understand 

how important relationship built businesses are in the Hardwood market, 

and was pleased to join KopCoat because of their similar approach to 

sales and service.” 

KopCoat offers preservative protection to railroad tie treaters, Hardwood 

lumber producers, concentration yards buying and air drying 

green lumber, pallet manufacturers, 

millwork producers, window and door 

manufacturers and engineered wood 

producers. KopCoat prides itself on providing 

protection for items that are used 

around the home, on the home, and in 

the home. This includes raw Hardwood 

lumber produced for cabinetry, flooring, 

furniture, moulding and trim. While 

KopCoat doesn’t produce any of these 

products, many of their customers do. 

As Director of Business Development 

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in the Hardwood industry, I appreciate 

the challenges a sustainability 

focused industry like Hardwoods has 

faced against unsubstantiated environmentalist 

claims, and believe that our 

products help to preserve one of the 

best resources available for accenting 

the aesthetics of a building.” KopCoat’s 

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KOPCOAT Continued 

KopCoat combines application equipment capabilities, innovative 

R&D and Totally Outrageous Service. 

dards and prides itself on creating preservative solutions 

that are minimal VOC emissions. Angie Custer, Kop- 

Coat’s Regulatory Affairs Specialist, states, “KopCoat 

is diligent about ensuring the regulatory portion of our 

KopCoat offers specialty chemical products that protect logs, 

fresh-sawn lumber, pallets, and by-products. 

process is properly managed to ensure industry leading 

compliance.” 

KopCoat also has what they consider an industry leading 

research and development organization that can 

evaluate wood decaying organisms and tailor specific 

solutions to thwart these biological threats. As Director 

of Research and Development, Cindy Williams puts it, 

“our laboratory team is composed of chemists committed 

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organisms that attack wood.” KopCoat combines an R&D team 

with an innovation team so that KopCoat’s customer is complimented 

by support and new technology development to craft an individualized 

and specific solution tailored for each customer. Director of Innovation 

Brian Stobbe emphasizes, “our goal is to be ahead of the evolutionary 

development of new wood attacking organisms so we can best support 

our customers proactively.” 

Appreciating that there are several 

options in the wood preservation market, 

KopCoat boldly accepts the challenge 

to do head to head trials against 

their competitors to prove their claim 

that they can reduce chemical costs 

while achieving equal or better performance. 

KopCoat has recently reformulated 

their metal and oxidation stain inhibitor 

to be more specific to Hardwood 

lumber helping to not only reduce metal 

stain, but also reduce the graying from 

oxidation while air drying. Distinguishably, 

KopCoat claims that their technological 

advances have created a blend 

of actives and surfactants that perform 

ideally for protecting Hardwood lumber 

from stain, mold, mildew, and metal discoloration. 

KopCoat is also ready to introduce 

a series of complimentary products 

that support Hardwood mills and 

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LUMBER SHIPPING Continued from page 29 

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KopCoat appreciates the natural aesthetics of Hardwood 

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KopCoat believes wood is the most renewable, natural 

resource the world produces. KopCoat understands that 

properly managed forests will regenerate after harvest, 

sustaining continual, repetitive utilization over centuries. 

The environmental benefits of wood are at the forefront 

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The appearance of wood is preferred aesthetically for 

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durability, and environmental benefit of wood, is what 

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of maritime commerce but also necessitating innovative 

strategies to address supply chain challenges. I would 

characterize 2023 as the “correction” year in the ocean 

freight market where we saw significant reductions in 

export and import freight rates across all trades. There 

was an overall decline in ocean freight demand globally 

caused by a slower economy, as governments across 

the world managed inflation. Overall, the supply chain 

experienced better fluidity in 2023, with the alleviation 

of port congestion on the East and West coast, which 

resulted in more reliable shipping schedules. Even with 

ports clear of congestion, service reliability remains an 

issue, not having reverted to pre-COVID levels. Due to 

overcapacity and carriers’ aggressive response, it will 

likely not return to normal levels in 2024. Global container 

ship scheduled reliability stood at 64.4 percent 

in October, up from 51.8 percent a year earlier and approximately 

35 percent in 2021. The October figure was 

still 15 percentage points below 2019 levels, and with no 

sign of improvement since May, according to Sea-Intelligence 

Maritime Analysis. To manage the impact of overcapacity 

primarily driven by the influx of newly ordered 

vessels entering the market, carriers are pulling out all 

the tricks to absorb capacity. They have many tools at 

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. Sell kiln dried Red and White Oak in 4/4 through 8/4 thicknesses; 

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thicknesses; and Hickory in 4/4 and 7/4 thicknesses. The grades of 

lumber we sell are No. 2 Common and Better. 

. Have 800,000 board feet per charge of dry kiln capacity counting 

our new predryer/dry kiln and five dry kilns. We also have two fan 

sheds totaling 500 MBF capacity. 

. Have dedicated employees with many years of experience who 

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. Inspect our lumber after kiln drying. 

. Offer many services like export prep, mixed truckloads, container 

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LUMBER SHIPPING Continued 

laying up ships or taking longer routes. While all that 

will combine to help carriers weather a rough patch of 

unfavorable supply-demand economics, it undermines 

schedule integrity and service reliability. 

The disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic 

highlighted the fragility of global supply chains. In response, 

the ocean transportation industry is focusing 

on building resilience. This involves diversifying supply 

chain sources, adopting agile logistics strategies, and 

investing in redundant systems to mitigate risks and ensure 

the uninterrupted flow of goods. The maritime industry 

is embracing digitalization at an unprecedented 

pace. From smart containers with real-time tracking capabilities 

to blockchain-based documentation, technology 

is streamlining operations, reducing inefficiencies, 

and enhancing overall transparency. 

2023 was also marked by longshore labor disruption. 

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union 

(ILWU) flexed its power on the West Coast of both the 

U.S. and Canada. Montreal port workers and employers 

have hit an impasse in contract negotiations, bringing 

back memories of a five-day strike in 2021 and a 19- 

day strike in 2020 at Canada’s second-largest port. And 

the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has 

already raised the prospect of a strike at U.S. East and 

Gulf coast ports after its contract expires at the end of 

September 2024, the first time that would happen since 

1977. 

Sustainability has taken center stage in the maritime 

sector. With increasing awareness of environmental 

issues, there is a growing emphasis on adopting 

eco-friendly practices. Shipowners are investing in green 

technologies, including alternative fuels, wind-assisted 

propulsion, and energy-efficient designs, to reduce 

the carbon footprint of ocean transportation. Regulatory 

bodies are also tightening environmental standards, 

pushing the industry towards more sustainable practices. 

The push for sustainable shipping practices is expected 

to gain even more momentum in 2024. Governments, 

consumers and industry players are likely to collaborate 

further to implement stricter environmental regulations. 

The adoption of alternative fuels, such as hydrogen and 

Curtis Struyk 

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Morehead City, NC 

Even though the pressures and 

bottlenecks that the transportation 

industry was experiencing in 

2022 have subsided, our export 

numbers have decreased. Our 

lumber and log shipments overall are down 20 percent 

year over year. 

We slowly saw the industry normalize over the last 12 

ammonia, is expected to increase, and more vessels will 

incorporate green technologies to meet evolving sustainability 

standards, such as the EU Emission Trading 

System (ETS) surcharges from carriers. 

Looking ahead to 2024, the industry is poised for further 

transformation, driven by a collective commitment 

to efficiency, sustainability and adaptability. The key to 

success lies in embracing change, leveraging technology, 

and forging strategic partnerships to sail through 

the challenges and opportunities that lie on the horizon. 

I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone 

in our industry a healthy and prosperous 2024. Thank 

you all for your continued support through out the years. 

As we bring in 2024 a little advice on progress from 

Mr. Lincoln: “I’m a slow walker but I never walk backwards.” 

J 

months and it is back to pre-pandemic levels. I do not 

foresee any substantial increases in our export shipments 

over the next 12 months. Ongoing changes in 

global trade dynamics, regulations and geopolitical situations 

can influence supply chain strategies. Business 

may need to stay agile and adapt to evolving trade environments. 

Transportation rates are back to the levels we saw in 


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2019 and I do not see anything in the near future that is 

going to change that other than some global event such 

as natural disasters, geopolitical issues or pandemics. 

We are not currently seeing any real shortages in 

ocean containers at the major ports but we are seeing 

spotty shortages at some of our inland locations because 

of the decrease in imports replenishing those 

container pools. 

We saw a little uptick in shipments in the fourth quarter 

over the third quarter since the log season got off to a 

decent start. All indications are we should have a good 

log season that will carry into late spring 2024. 

The U.S. Federal Reserve plays a crucial role in managing 

inflation and interest rates. Changes in these 

factors can influence borrowing costs, spending and 

investment. Consumer spending is a significant driver 

of the U.S. economy. Factors such as consumer confidence, 

household income and access to credit can 

impact spending patterns. The interconnectedness of 

global economy means that international events, trade 

relations and geopolitical tensions can have repercussions 

for the U.S. economy and U.S. exports. China still 

accounts for 50 percent of our lumber and log exports. 

When half of our business is reliant on China and given 

the current tensions between the two countries, it makes 

us very concerned about our future. J 

LAKE STATES Continued from page 8 

stated that interest rates will eventually dip, opening the 

market up to new house buyers. 

He also noted that, while gas prices continued to drop, 

the cost of diesel fuel remained “plenty high.” 

“A lot of people don’t realize that just because gas is 

going down doesn’t mean that diesel costs are too,” he 

said. 

A Michigan source said that he is “on the fence” regarding 

the market in 2024. 

“There are just so many ancillary things that are giving 

us trouble,” he said. “Pulp and paper mills are slowing 

down. The markets are drying up.” 

He added that the region is “low on logs because they 

can’t get anything done.” 

“Crews are either sitting idle or not running because 

they don’t have enough work for them,” he said. 

That is because potential buyers are unable to predict 

future interest rates and therefore choosing not to build 

until a concrete order is made, according to the source. 

With numbers down in the fourth quarter, the Michigan 

lumber provider has begun to “take some measures” to 

stay afloat. 

“A little bit, not a lot right now,” he said. “We are certainly 

watching it close. (Industry leaders) are slowing things 

down without cutting anybody off or shutting anything 

down.” 

An Indiana sawmill operator said, at the time of this 

writing, that the market is “pretty much dead right now.” 

“No one is going to buy until 2024,” he noted. 

While he acknowledged that some wood wasn’t “moving,” 

he said Poplar and White Oak are the exceptions. 

“But we really haven’t recovered since about a yearand-a-half 

ago,” he added. “It is going to take some time 

to get things back to (pre-COVID) numbers.” 

The source said that lumber yards are keeping a small 

inventory. 

“Everyone thinks that they can get everything they 

want, when they want it,” he said. “That is going to have 

to change (for yards to start having larger inventory).” 

The Indiana lumberman also said that Medium Density 

Fiberboard (MDF) is taking the place of “real wood.” 

“We’re not even sawing as much,” he said. 

He said that he primarily ships lumber to Southern California 

for distribution. 

But the loads are currently light. 

“Timber prices haven’t gone down and labor is now 

a problem,” he said. “There aren’t as many loggers as 

there used to be.” 


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In Memoriam 

Church 14_Layout 1 4/17/18 3:43 PM Page 1 

Gregory Hubble 

We at Bryant Church Hardwoods, Inc., located in Wilkesboro, NC, are proud of our modern Hardwood 

concentration yard facility that we constantly update to better serve our customers with the finest 

Appalachian Hardwood and Eastern White Pine lumber available. Call us at (336) 973-3691 when we can 

be of service. 

Some facts about our company are, we: 

•Have a 30 acre Hardwood and Eastern White Pine lumber concentration yard 

that exclusively represents one sawmill. 

•Specialize in all thicknesses of kiln dried Eastern White Pine lumber. 

•Deal in Appalachian Hardwood species such as Red and White Oak, Poplar, 

Ash, Hard and Soft Maple, Steamed Walnut, Cherry, Basswood, Beech and 

mixed Hardwoods. 

•Market our Appalachian Hardwood lumber in 4/4 through 8/4 thicknesses that 

is green, air dried and/or kiln dried. 

•Specialize in mixed truck loads. 

Gregory Howell Hubble, 60, of 

High Point, NC, died Friday, December 

22, 2023. He was born October 

18, 1963, in Pittsburgh, PA, 

the son of Elizabeth H. Hubble and 

the late David H. Hubble. 

He is survived by his loving wife 

of 38 years, Colleen Hubble, his sons Dalton Gregory 

Hubble (Rachel Kennedy) of San Francisco, CA and Nathan 

Martin Hubble of Cleveland, OH, his mother Elizabeth 

Hubble of High Point, NC, his brothers David Mark 

Hubble of Columbus, OH and Jay Howard Hubble (Reben 

Garza) of Fennville, MI. 

Hubble was a proud graduate of Penn State University 

Mont Alto with a degree in Forestry. After graduation 

Hubble entered the Hardwood lumber industry where he 

built a career spanning almost forty years with industry 

leaders such as Mann & Parker Lumber, Gutchess Lumber 

Company, Aetna Plywood, Seemac and lastly Prime 

Lumber Company where he dedicated 14 years as General 

Manager overseeing the Thomasville, NC and Eastview, 

KY operations. His extensive knowledge base as 

well as exuberant personality made an impact wherever 

he went, and his presence will be dearly missed. 

Hubble was also deeply dedicated to friends and 

congregation as an Elder and member of Forest Hills 

Presbyterian Church and an enthusiastic volunteer for 

Operation Inasmuch. He was also an avid master woodworker, 

gardener, pit master and outdoorsman. He was 

an intensely devoted and loving husband, father, brother 

and son who was looking forward to the birth of his first 

granddaughter. 

A celebration of life was held on Saturday Dec. 30, 

2023 at Forest Hills Presbyterian Church, High Point, 

NC. 

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, please consider 

donating to the following organizations: American 

Heart Association and the Boys & Girls Club of Greater 

High Point. n 

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•Have 9 steam dry kilns that have a combined dry kiln capacity of 630,000 bd. 

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Michael Hoover 

Michael Scott Hoover, 74, of 

Broadway, VA, passed away December 

26, 2023, at Woodland 

Park Burkholder House of VMRC. 

The most important relationship 

in his life was with his Lord and 

Savior Jesus Christ. He started every 

day by reading his bible. He was a former board 

member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes. 

Hoover was the president and procurement manager 

of Neff Lumber Mills. He was the chairman of Appalachian 

Hardwood Manufacturers, Inc., a member of 

Virginia and West Virginia Forestry Association and a 

member of the National Hardwood Lumber Association. 

Hoover was a lifetime member of Broadway Volunteer 

Fire Department, where he served as Chief, and was 

fireman of the year. He served as president of Rockingham 

County Firefighters Association and played an 

instrumental role in implementing the 911 system and 

Bergton Station #55. He was a former member of Broadway 

Rescue Squad. 

Hoover loved playing golf and was a member at Spotswood 

Country Club. In July 1990 he made two holes in 

one in the same day at Old White Course and Lakeside 

Course at Greenbrier Resort. He loved being involved 

in his sons’ sports, coaching Little League baseball for 

Matthew and Mark. 

On October 11, 1975, he married the former Anne Hiner, 

who survives. 

Also surviving are two sons, Matthew Scott Hoover 

of Broadway, Mark Warren Hoover and wife Tiffany of 

Moseley, VA; grandchildren, Haley Dawn Hoover, Avery 

Grace Hoover, Peyton Rene’ Hoover, Sawyer Kent 

Hoover; two brothers, Eric Hoover and wife Brenda of 

Broadway, Christopher Hoover and wife Karen of Broadway; 

a number of nieces and nephews. 

Pastors Barb Shaw and Bill Fitchett conducted a funeral 

service on January 3, 2024, at Sunset Drive United 

Methodist Church in Broadway. The burial followed at 

Linville Creek Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made 

to Broadway Fire Department, P.O. Box 271, Broadway, 

VA 22815. n 


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LAKE STATES Continued from page 53 

He said that there are entire days that go by with no 

wood being sawed. 

“Some mills have already shut down here,” he said. 

The Michigan man reiterated his concern for the near 

future of the lumber industry. 

“It is more of the same,” he said, referring to the state 

of the business less than two months ago. n 

we are able to get for White Oak in the export market, 

so we are selling it domestically,” she said. “The niche 

markets that we serve are booming but it’s not steady.” 

She added that she is looking forward to 2024 being 

a stronger year, noting that it is typical to slow down this 

time of year but that she should serve the same markets 

in ‘24 and there should be more volume. n 

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NORTHEAST Continued from page 8 

to have said that they are having trouble selling Poplar 

and Red Oak,” he said, noting that there seems to be 

downward pressure on these species while there is upward 

pressure on White Oak. 

He mentioned that he has noticed a lot of people having 

issues with maintaining enough log supply throughout 

the winter months. “You never know how the weather 

is going to be and what pressures that will put on the 

supply,” he said. 

In Maine a lumber spokesperson said that his sales 

are doing OK. “We have over a million feet on order, and 

while it feels horrible it’s not as bad as it seems,” he said, 

adding that he is doing better than he was six months 

ago due to his prices going up. 

His company offers Red Oak, Hard and Soft Maple, 

Yellow Birch and Ash in grades Select and Better, Nos. 1, 

2 and 3 Common and in thicknesses of 4/4 and 5/4. “Red 

Oak is selling well; we aren’t making any money with it 

but it is selling,” he said. “Hard Maple has started to pick 

up due to lack of supply.” 

He sells to flooring, cabinet, moulding and furniture 

manufacturers, noting that they aren’t doing well and 

have mentioned to him a continuous decrease in their 

sales. “Their order files are shrinking, the first quarter of 

this year is not looking good for them,” he said. 

In Pennsylvania a lumber saleswoman said, “We are 

cutting White Oak and that is selling well and Red Oak 

has started to pick up a bit, but Poplar and Soft Maple 

are slow.” 

She noted that their business is the same month over 

month and that they are doing the same as they were six 

months ago. 

Her company offers Red and White Oak, Hard and 

Soft Maple, Poplar and some Ash. “We are a 5/4 mill and 

will cut some 4/4. We can cut thicker stock but we don’t 

dry it,” she said, adding that they handle all grades and 

dry No. 3 and Better. 

She noted that while the stave mills have been buying 

the White Oak, her company has developed a niche customer 

base that looks to her company to buy White Oak. 

Her company is currently selling to end users and distributors. 

“We haven’t been able to find the pricing that 

SOUTHEAST Continued from page 9 

He primarily sells to flooring, furniture and millwork 

manufacturers. “Domestically, everyone is getting quiet, 

and my customers are trying to lower their inventories,” 

he said. 

A Georgia lumberman said that for him Red and White 

Oak are selling well, while he isn’t able to put a finger on 

why Poplar is selling the way it is for him. “I’ve been able 

to move Poplar in grades No. 1 and 2 Common in 4/4 

thickness out of one of my mills, while out of another I am 

sold out of it in No. 2 Common in 6/4 thickness and have 

No. 1 Common in 6/4 thickness just sitting,” he said. 

He noted that he believes his sales are about the same 

as they were six months ago. “Business is just OK, it’s 

not horrible, but it’s certainly not the best.” 

He sells to American exporters, flooring manufacturers 

and distribution yards. “Everything that happens this 

time of year, you have to take it with a grain of salt,” he 

remarked. 

In Kentucky, a lumber spokesperson said that while 

this is a historically slower time of year he has noticed a 

certain air of caution in the wind surrounding the market 

uncertainty that comes with the first quarter of the year. 

“There are still supply shortages out there in the market, 

while demand is continuing to contract,” he noted. 

His company’s top three species are Red and White 

Oak and Poplar, while they also offer Hard and Soft Maple 

and Hickory, as well as a small amount of Walnut and 

Cherry. They offer these species in 4/4 and 5/4 thicknesses 

and in all grades with a focus on No. 1 and Better. 

“While No. 1 and Better is my focus, I certainly get a 

tremendous amount of No. 2 Common. I don’t dry any of 

my No. 2 Common, expect for my Walnut. I did unfortunately 

have to dry all of my Soft Maple once that market 

died off, and now it is all just sitting,” he added. 

“Our White Oak production is down 50 percent from 

what it was last year, which is due to the incredible demand 

from the stave mills,” he said. “Staves can’t seem 

to be manufactured fast enough and the production can’t 

be high enough for the bourbon industry.” He noted that 

White Oak used to be neck and neck for the specie that 

his company produced the most of year over year. n 

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WEST COAST Continued from page 9 

“We go as the interest rates go,” he noted. 

A California source said despite a slow fourth quarter 

that lumber species like White Oak and Poplar is “still 

doing well.” 

However, sales for Aspen and Basswood are “almost 

nonexistent.” 

Noting that White Oak has been “popular for a while,” 

he said that it “is being used for everything right now, 

even siding.” 

However, even wildly popular lumber species like 

White Oak can be replaced by engineered wood. 

“Hardwoods are not as prominent as they used to 

be,” he expressed. “We are losing some ground to engineered 

products, which is a shame. That is just the way 

of the world these days. We have fought that battle for a 

long time. Our company is also into (engineered wood) 

but (real) wood is still the biggest item we sell. We are 

losing ground though.” 

An Oregon source said he believed that December’s 

slump was due to the “typical holiday” slowdown. He 

added that buyers are “only going to get something if 

they absolutely need it.” 

The Washington source, who sells primarily White 

Oak, Hard Maple and Poplar in Numbers 1 and 2 common, 

agreed that much of the issue could be attributed 

to the winter season and added that the industry was in 

a “traditional recession.” 

“We’ve seen the dips and lulls before,” he added. “This 

stands out though. It is seasonal and compounded by 

people being a little nervous about paying too much on 

logs. 

“The first two quarters (of 2023) were great,” he added. 

“Frankly, that is where we made our money. The last two 

have just been OK.” 

As far as shedding the bark of recession goes, most 

of the sources remained quietly optimistic about the first 

quarter of 2024. 

“There is pent up demand from the last quarter of 

2023,” said the Oregon lumber salesman. “So, the first 

quarter of 2024 will be pretty good.” 

The California source, who sells primarily to professional 

contractors and custom home builders, said he 

expects the market to be “slightly flat” during the first 

quarter of 2024. 

He also discussed some of the transportation issues 

that will be dealt with in time throughout the California 

market. 

“There is a battle going on in California,” he said. “(The 

local government) wants every vehicle in the state to be 

electric by 2035. Even on trucks.” 

The source’s concern stems from a major investment 

that his company made recently. 

“We invested heavily and bought 80 diesel powered 

freightliners,” he said in frustration. “I mean, we don’t 

have enough electricity to run the houses (in California), 

so how are we going to plug in these electric vehicles.” n 

ONTARIO Continued from page 10 

ondary manufacturers and wholesalers. Suppliers are 

struggling to find new orders, and hope that end users’ 

inventories will decline sufficiently to provide a boost in 

activity. Even though markets are slow, it was reported 

that prices for some grades and thicknesses were rising, 

such as for kiln-dried No. 1 and 2 White FAS and for Unselected 

4/4 through 5/4 FAS. Green Hard Maple output 

was low compared to the steady demand. 

Reports are similar for Soft Maple. Some sawmills are 

having difficulty finding enough logs or are controlling receipts, 

thus output is low and prices are rising. Depending 

on areas contacted, kiln-dried sales are not strong, 

with inventories low for many grades and thicknesses. 

Aspen markets remain the same with demand slow 

because of low finished goods sales. Some sawmills 

are challenged to find outlets for production, and prices 

are dropping. Kiln-dried business is also reported 

as weak, with rising inventories resulting in competition 

for orders. The same for Basswood with demand being 

weak, although business is better for green lumber than 

kiln-dried sales. Contacts noted kiln-dried inventories are 

higher for most grades and thicknesses, while green production 

is limited. 

Business for Birch has declined where it was being 

used as a substitute for Maple. Traditional markets for 

Birch have held up well even though there has been a 

drop in Hardwood finished goods orders. Supplies are 

noted as outpacing demand. 

Some sawmills report low log decks. Green Red Oak 

production in some areas is limited because of this. Supplies 

of No. 1 Common and Better are identified as marginally 

sufficient to meet demand. Buyers are controlling 

receipts of kiln-dried inventories. White Oak sawmill 

production is also down for certain areas contacted, so 

green White Oak lumber supplies are limited. Demand 

is outpacing supply of No. 1 Common and Better grade. 

Sales of kiln-dried stocks are reported as solid with thin 

inventories. 

In mid-December the Bank of Canada (BoC) reported 

that interest rates would not be coming down any time 

soon, putting it on a divergent path from the U.S. Federal 

Reserve, which said that easing could be on the timetable. 

Governor Tiff Macklem said the Fed would do what 

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needed to be done in Canada. 

“We have not started having that discussion (about cutting 

rates), because it’s too early to have that discussion. 

We’re still discussing whether we raised interest rates 

enough and how long they need to stay where they are.” 

Money markets expect the bank to begin easing as 

soon as April and for rates to fall 125 basis points in 2024. 

U.S. central bank chief Jerome Powell said the historic 

tightening of monetary policy is likely over, with a discussion 

of cuts in borrowing costs coming into view. 

The Bank of Canada had previously forecast inflation 

should hit 2 percent by end-2025 but Macklem - making 

his last public appearance of 2023 - told reporters it 

should be closer to target by the end of next year. 

“Inflation is still too high. If we don’t do enough ... ultimately, 

we’re probably going to have to raise rates even 

further to get it down,” he said. Earlier, in his speech, he 

had said future inflation declines were likely to be gradual. 

Macklem also expressed increasing optimism it could 

bring inflation back down to target but said the next few 

quarters would be difficult as high interest rates restrict 

the economy. 

“The 2 percent inflation target is now in sight. And while 

we’re not there yet, the conditions increasingly appear to 

be in place to get us there,” he said. 

Overseas, the European Central Bank said policy easing 

had not been brought up in a two-day meeting, and 

the Bank of England said rates would remain high for “an 

extended period”. 

“I expect 2024 to be a year of transition ... with the 

cost of living still increasing too quickly, and with growth 

subdued, the next two to three quarters will be difficult for 

many,” said Macklem, adding the jobless rate was likely 

to rise further. n 

QUEBEC Continued from page 10 

had switched to this species when Poplar prices rose, 

but have now reverted back to using Poplar. 

Domestic demand for Cherry is reported as weak, with 

the Chinese market also ordering less of this species as 

well. Thus more caution is used when purchasing Cherry. 

Prices have gone down as a result. 

The regionally important Hard Maple continues to be 

in demand, but production has slowed, while kiln-dried 

Hard Maple demand is slightly better. Soft Maple is seeing 

competition from other species and so sales are not 

as they were for this species. The wood components and 

cabinet sectors are buying less Hardwood lumber than 

in previous years due to imported products readily available 

and other materials also taking the market share of 

Hardwoods. It is noted that production for most Hardwood 

species are low at this time. 

Sales of Hickory for the thicker stocks to established 

customers are decent, while the green 4/4 No. 2B and 

Better grades are slower. Prices are stable for this species. 

Many flooring manufacturers stocked up before winter 

set in with most having reached their desired inventory 

levels and so had reduced purchases heading into the 

new year. 

Red Oak orders were reported as decent for green 

No. 3A and Better grades. Kiln-dried demand is weaker 

due to weaker global business and also due to the holiday 

period we just went through. Demand for White Oak 

is steady, however, providing the orders is a challenge 

as lumber is not readily available. It is also a result of 

low sawmill production and strong competition from the 

stave industry for logs. Demand from the cabinet sector 

has remained steady for this species in the past year. 

Poplar output is meeting domestic demand, and users 

were not rushing to purchase it before the new year. 

Those exporting are finding it challenging to get orders 

from existing customers in Europe and the Far East, and 

price concessions are being offered to stimulate business. 

Walnut demand continues to be steady but varied according 

to areas contacted. Sales based on grades and 

special color selections are moving more readily. 

According to published survey results on trends, the 

outlook for wood components remains relatively positive, 

especially for manufacturers of products used in interior 

applications, such as cabinetry, casework, closets, and 

furniture. And while solid wood remains the dominant 

substrate for these components, the popularity of composite 

panel products continues to grow. 

Warm neutrals, lighter wood tones and earth tones 

top the trends list for the next three years, according to 

respondents in the NKBA/KBIS 2024 Kitchen Trends 

Report. Texture is also “in.” As for species choice, Hard 

and Soft Maple, White and Red Oak, Walnut, Poplar 

and Cherry remain popular, with Hickory and Pecan also 

strong in items such as flooring and other millwork. 

For industrial products, wood continues to be a dominant 

material in many products, including crossties and 

pallets. 

This is encouraging news for the Hardwood industry as 

we move into 2024. n 




INDUSTRY NEWS Continued from page 13 

proving forest health and reducing wildfire risks to communities. 

The new mill will be tooled to cut Hardwood lumber, an 

unusual move in Oregon where the vast majority of mills 

process softwoods. The forests of Oregon and Northern 

California contain large volumes of Oregon White Oak, 

Pacific Maple, Tan Oak, Madrone, Chinquapin, Myrtle 

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component of wildfire-threatened 

overstocked stands. “We saw a 

real opportunity here,” said Patrick 

Lumber CEO David Halsey, 

“We can produce and market 

products that are in demand 

while also making it possible for 

forest managers to more economically 

perform activities that 

David Halsey 

further the health of our forests.” 

Halsey believes the mill will be the 

only commercial-sized Hardwood 

mill in western Oregon that isn’t primarily 

cutting Alder. 

The mill likely will be the only commercial 

outlet for Ash trees threatened 

by a recent Emerald Ash Borer 

outbreak in NW Oregon. Logs for the 

mill will be supplied from private, tribal, 

state, and federal lands. 

In addition to milling underutilized 

Hardwoods, Patrick will produce 

long-length Alder lumber that other 

manufacturers are unable to supply 

to the market. The majority of species 

Patrick intends to process at 

the mill are highly valued for their 

unique grain patterns and physical 

properties. The company expects 

most of the lumber it makes will find 

its way into end uses such as wood 

flooring, wall paneling, moulding and 

millwork, countertops and butcherblocks, 

as well as niche markets 

such as guitar heads and necks and 

picture frame manufacturing. 

When complete, the mill is expected 

to produce about 150,000 board 

feet of Hardwood lumber per month, 

a 4X increase over the smaller mill 

Patrick had been contemplating before 

the federal grant opportunity 

was announced. “The chance for 

federal support for the project was a 

game-changer,” Halsey said. “It allowed 

us to think bigger and consider 

how we could make a much more 

significant impact for the community 

and the forests.” 


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the world. Strategically, AHC Hardwood 

Group has focused on value-added 

manufacturing. 

Atlanta Hardwood Corporation 

has announced the sale of Crystal 

Spring Hardwoods LLC to Eby Sawmill 

based in Clearville, PA. 

The long-term tenure and excellent 

workforce in place at Crystal 

Spring were very important to Eby. 

The deal closed in January 2024. 

This transaction offers growth opportunities 

for both parties. 

According to Atlanta Hardwood 

Corporation CEO, Jim Howard, “Eby 

Sawmill has been a long-term valued 

supplier to our drying yard in 

Pennsylvania and AHC Hardwood 

Group will continue to buy lumber 

from their production.” Howard added, 

“Our ability to change and adapt 

to meet the needs of our customers 

and the evolving landscape of our 

industry has allowed us to grow from 

a single drying yard to a world-class, 

value-added manufacturer.” 

Atlanta Hardwood Corporation 

has been producing premium Appalachian 

Hardwoods since 1952. 

Over the past two decades, the company 

has diversified from kiln-drying 

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offering a diverse mix of Hardwood 

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SII Dry Kilns, located in Lexington, 

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INDUSTRY NEWS Continued 

“I am very happy to see this change take place for Mary 

but also for the SII family. She will bring a lot of energy to 

our marketing and human resources departments. I think 

my father would be very proud to see his legacy continue 

to grow” stated Dan Mathews, Chairman of SII Dry Kilns. 

Mary has been with the company 12 years and worked 

in many roles in the company. This experience has given 

her excellent insight into the various aspects of the overall 

business. While Mary has been a tremendous asset 

in inside sales, she will be stepping back from the sales 

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position during the first half of 2024. 

During this time, she is moving into 

a more significant role in the company 

with this change. Mary said, “Our 

inside sales team will continue to 

provide the friendliest service in the 

industry at the fairest prices and fastest 

response times.” 

In other news, SII recently installed 

two Package Dry Kilns, each with 

a capacity of 60,000 board feet at 

Gates Milling Inc., located in Gatesville, 

NC. The addition of these two 

kilns has increased the Gates’ drying 

capacity by a third. 

“We are already seeing an increase 

in weekly kiln rotations, 

shortened drying time and enhanced 

quality of certain items, expedited 

stick rotation and increased availability 

in kiln-dried lumber. SII provided 

extensive training as well as timely 

support in any times of need. Our 

Dry Kiln Manager learned the SII operating 

system very quickly and has 

expertly transitioned the new kilns 

into our flow of operations,” stated 

Kelsey Kennedy, Vice President of 

Operations and Marketing. 

According to Kennedy, the company 

is looking forward to continuing to 

reduce their lead time and increase 

the availability of kiln-dried items for 

their customers. 

Gates Milling produces American 

Cypress, Poplar, Atlantic White 

Cedar, as well as other Hardwoods. 

The company manufactures green 

lumber and timbers, kiln-dried lumber 

and finished profiles for interior 

and exterior applications. With 11 million board feet produced 

in the sawmill annually, they are able to process 

eight million board feet through their dry kiln operations 

per year. 

Gates Custom Milling Inc. was established in 1978 as 

a family-owned operation. First-generation founder, Brian 

H. Martin sought to remanufacture Atlantic White Cedar 

lumber into both interior and exterior products. Second-generation 

owners Mark and Nancy Tuck expanded 

the company under its new Gates Milling Inc. name into a 

full-service, fully integrated operation, taking control of all 

aspects of the milling process from 

the log to the finished profile. Today, 

with the addition of the family’s third 

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White Cedar products in the country, 

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Woodgrain Inc., a leading millwork 

and building products company, recently 

announced the acquisition 

of Trimco Millwork. The transaction 

closed in December. 

With the acquisition of Trimco 

Millwork, Woodgrain will increase 

its distribution center network to 35 

locations, expanding Woodgrain’s 

national footprint into the Rocky 

Mountain West. Trimco is a wholesale 

distributor of moulding, exterior 

doors, interior doors and other specialty 

building products with three lo- 

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cations in Boise, ID; Salt Lake City, UT; and Denver, CO. 

Kelly Dame, President and Chief Executive Officer 

of Woodgrain, stated, “We at Woodgrain have admired 

Trimco for many years and acknowledge the Hoff family 

legacy, and are proud to continue that legacy as a 

family-owned company. We believe that we will be better 

together.” 

Woodgrain is family-owned and one of the leading 

millwork and building products operations in the world 

with locations throughout the United States and Chile. 


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With 69 years of quality craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a leading 

producer of moulding, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of 

specialty building products. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, ID 

with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the 

United States and South America. 

For more information, visit www.woodgrain.com. 

Cleereman Industries And Cleereman Controls Builds 

New Sawmill For Maple Hardwoods 

Cleereman Industries along with Cleereman Controls, headquartered in 

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head through Cleereman optimized board/gang edger. 

Cleereman supplied Precision Chipper and waste line 

with overhead truck loading systems, substructures under 

all equipment and material handling throughout the 

mill. Another service that Cleereman supplied was the 

electrical MCP cabinets for the entire mill. 

According to Andrew Jaroche, Cleereman Industries 

along with Cleereman Controls provided excellent customer 

service and support from start to finish. Andrew 

would recommend Cleereman to anyone that is considering 

a new sawmill or upgrade. 

For more information, visit www.cleereman.com. 

TS Manufacturing Installs Sorter Line 

With Latest Generation Of AccuPlacer 

TS Manufacturing, located in Lindsay, ON, announced 

the installation and startup of a new complete mill outfeed 

for Blue Triangle Hardwoods in Everett, PA. The new 

system replaces a manual pull chain that had become 

increasingly difficult to staff, hampering mill production. 

New machinery from TS Manufacturing included a 

Dropsaw Trimmer system, a 60 bin Sorter, a Servo electric 

stacker, TS Mfg.’s patented AccuPlacer Generation 2 


Cleereman Industries along with Cleereman 

Controls recently completed an installation 

and start-up of a 57,000 square 

foot mill at Maple Hardwoods. 

Newald, WI, recently completed an 

installation and start-up of a 57,000 

square foot mill, in Upper Michigan. 

Maple Hardwoods is located in Pickford, 

MI, and owned by Luke and his 

son Andrew Jaroche. 

In 2021 at the IHLA Convention in 

Indianapolis, Andrew and Luke met 

with Paul Cleereman vice president 

of Cleereman Industries, and sales 

engineer Rob Kittle about the possibility 

of building a new sawmill. After 

several site visits and meetings with 

lead engineers, Rod Chitko and Fran 

Cleereman, at Cleereman Industries 

about what type of equipment was 

the best fit for Maple Hardwoods, the 

decision was made to move forward 

with the new sawmill. 

Cleereman Industries has its own 

in-house engineering department 

that 3-D modeled the proposed new 

mill for Andrew and Luke to approve 

before getting into detailed building 

prints. Once everything was finalized 

the engineering department provided 

building contractors with steel 

embedment cement drawings along 

with electrical drawings. This mill has 

a Nicholson Ring Debarker feeding 

two Cleereman Linear Tilt Carriages 

with Cleereman Linear 3-D optimized 

controls. Each carriage line 

has its own Cleereman Tilt Band Mill, 

Log Turner and Cleereman Carriage 

Drive with cable tensioner. Once the 

log is sawn the lumber and cants 

Sawmill MD Installs 

Danfoss Dust Suppression 

System 

Sawmill MD, located in Crestview, 

FL, announced that Menomonee 

Tribal Enterprises (MTE) in Neopit, 

WI, has installed a Danfoss Dust 

Suppression System to control the 

dust on both of their Lumber Pro 

Bandmills & Edger. 

MTE’s tilted Lumber Pro moving 

headrigs join multiple other mills with 

moving headrigs that Sawmill MD 

has installed the Danfoss High-Pressure 

Mist for dust control. Controlling 

the dust on the moving bandmills 

was a bit of a challenge, but the 

Danfoss System is the most effective 

and efficient way to control the dust 

on this style of bandmill. 

Using high-pressure water, the 

Danfoss System controls the airborne 

dust with minimal use of water 

due to the patented atomization 

design of the Danfoss nozzles. By 

placing these nozzles to intercept 

the dust and direct it to the waste 

systems has made a significant impact 

to the air quality of the facility. 

The Danfoss High-Pressure Mist 

System has had great success in 

this and other dust control applications. 

The mills have seen a significant 

reduction in airborne particles, 

which improves air quality, working 

conditions and reduces cleanup. 

Contact Mike Ballard or Duncan 

Ferguson at SawmillMD@mind 

spring.com for more information on 

the Danfoss High-Pressure Mist system. 

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Over 100 Years in Business 

Est 1915 

Patrick Lumber Company is a secondary manufacturer and exporter of niche 

high-grade wood products sold to a network of worldwide distribution. 

Products: 

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Western Red Cedar 

Southern Yellow Pine 

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Alaskan Yellow Cedar 

West Coast Softwoods 

West Coast Hardwoods 

Services: 

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Automatic stick placing system and AccuTally sorter controls. 

The project also included Hardwood Vision Grading 

and a separate re-entry transfer to introduce purchased 

lumber into the system while simultaneously handling all 

of the sawmill production. 

Working closely with the Blue Triangle team, TS Mfg. 

was able to position the line so that it was possible to install 

and test most of the machinery offline while the mill 

was running to minimize downtime for the changeover. 

For more information on TS Manufacturing’s complete 

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Wood-Mizer Installs New System At 

Deep Woods Lumber Co. 

Wood-Mizer recently installed a complete industrial 

sawmilling system at Deep Woods Lumber Co. in Ohio 

including a WM4500 industrial sawmill, EG400 industrial 

board edger, and blade sharpening equipment that maintains 

their Turbo 7 band sawmill blades in-house. 

Wood-Mizer WM4500 Industrial Sawmill 

Deep Woods Lumber Co. mills 

Hard and Soft Maple, Red, White 

and Chestnut Oak species. Brandon 

Wooldridge, founder of Deep Woods, 

said the Wood-Mizer WM4500 sawmill 

was the best move he made in 

25 years of business. Bryce Wooldridge, 

a fourth-generation sawyer, 

said that it didn’t take him long to 

learn how to operate the new equipment 

that they installed in the mill. 

He also noted how the equipment 

has improved their system regarding 

material flow and efficiency. For 

more information, visit www.wood 

mizer.com. 

A&E Reaches New 

Milestone With 24th 

Optimizer Installation 

Automation & Electronics (A&E), 

located in Asheville, NC, a leading 

provider of industrial optimization 

solutions, announced the successful 

completion of its 24th optimizer 

installation. 

The latest installation at a Hardwood 

mill involved an advanced car- 

riage optimizer upgrade, utilizing 

state-of-the-art JoeScan scanning 

heads. This achievement 

underscores A&E’s commitment 

to technological innovation and 

its reputation for rapid, efficient 

upgrades. 

The Hardwood customer, a 

long-standing client of A&E, now 

boasts four A&E carriage optimizers 

and an A&E edger opti- 

Joe Korac 

mizer, all part of a series of retrofit 

upgrades designed to enhance productivity 

and precision in lumber processing. 

The most recent upgrade, seamlessly 

integrated during a short 

downtime window, exemplifies A&E’s 

expertise in minimizing operational 

disruptions, according to a company 

spokesperson. This installation 

mirrors the company’s experience 

where optimization and controls upgrades 

for carriages were completed 

within the span of a long weekend. 

“Our team is thrilled to reach this 

milestone, demonstrating our unwavering 

commitment to providing 

top-tier optimization solutions,” said 

Joe Korac, president at A&E. “The 

successful integration of JoeScan 

technology in our latest project not 

only enhances operational efficiency 

but also showcases our ability to execute 

complex upgrades swiftly and 

effectively.” 

For more information about A&E’s 

optimization solutions and services, 

please contact Automation & Electronics 

at (704) 200-2350 or sales@ 

automationelecusa.com. 

BID Group Unveils 

AI-Powered Linear 

ResawExpert Optimizer 

BID Group, located in Maribel, QC, 

a pioneer in wood processing solutions, 

introduced its ground breaking 

innovation – the AI-Powered Linear 

ResawExpert Optimizer with vision. 

According to BID’s representative, 

this cutting-edge technology redefines 

wood transformation by com- 

bining precision, efficiency, and innovation in the pursuit 

of maximizing yield. 

BID’s ResawExpert is a game changer, especially in 

Hardwood processing, ensuring every inch of raw material 

is utilized efficiently, resulting in superior products 

and significantly reduced losses. 

Key features of BID’s AI-Powered Linear ResawExpert 

are as follows: independent optimization and grading, 

rotation validation scanner, optimization by units of clear 

wood, NHLA cutting grades and custom grades, quick 

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and easy installation on an existing line and more. 

The innovation doesn’t stop here, the resaw optimizer can be 

initiated in parallel with ongoing operations, and activation can occur 

once tuning is completed, minimizing downtime and ensuring a 

smooth transition to enhanced results. 

BID Group is currently implementing the first ResawExpert at a 

hardwood flooring producer in Quebec. The project is progressing 

seamlessly, marking a significant milestone. 

“We are thrilled to introduce the AI-Powered ResawExpert, a testament 

to BID’s commitment to driving innovation in the industry. 

BID Group’s AI-Powered 

ResawExpert. 

This technology not only enhances 

the value of our customer’s products, 

but also contributes to sustainable 

practices by minimizing waste,” said 

Simon Potvin, President of Wood 

Processing at BID Group. 

This latest addition to BID’s 

“AI-Powered Expert Optimizers” 

product family highlights the company’s 

commitment to pushing the 

boundaries of what is possible. In 

fact, the resaw optimizer complements 

the already existing range for 

trimming, grading and edging. 

Since 1924, the privately-owned 

BID Group has been providing industry-leading 

solutions for its highly 

valued customers. As one of the 

largest integrated suppliers to the 

wood processing industry, and the 

North American leader in the field, 

BID Group is your one-stop source 

for guaranteed, comprehensive, and 

innovative solutions. The ability to 

provide complete, smart connected, 

turnkey manufacturing facilities 

that includes engineering, project 

management, equipment, software, 

installation, startup and after sales 

parts and services is the BID Group 

companies’ strategic value to its customers. 

The company has offices 

in 17 locations situated to serve the 

predominant wood processing regions 

of North America. 

Learn more about BID at 

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IN MEMORIAM Continued from page 55 

Beth Maxwell 

Sarah Beth Burchfield Maxwell, 

age 73, of Monticello, AR, passed 

from this earth recently. Beth was a 

native of Crossett but spent her last 

35 years in Monticello. She graduated 

from Crossett High School in 

1969, UAM in 1973 with a Bachelor 

of Science in elementary education 

and had a long career as a teacher 

in the Monticello School District. 

Never far from a football field, 

she was a Crossett Eaglet, a UAM 

cheerleader, a Razorback supporter 

and the #1 Billie fan. Her Lord gifted 

her with an ardent heart, lungs 

that could carry across the field and 

a laugh that would warm your soul. 

Beth was co-founder of Maxwell 

Hardwood Flooring, along with her 

husband, Tommy Maxwell, where 

she served as Vice-President of the 

company. She used her teaching 

skills in training and development, 

which was key to the success and 

growth of the company. She was 

an instrumental supporter of NOF- 

MA from the early years, believing 

strongly in its mission. She cowrote 

the NOFMA Flooring Sidematcher 

manual, which is used in 

mills across the country today. She 

worked tirelessly to help support the 

people who worked for the company 

and loved them dearly. 

Beth was a member of First United 

Methodist Church of Monticello. 

She served the Lord steadfastly. 

She was a fervent prayer warrior 

and showed His love to others in 

every way she could. In 2023, she 

finished her 31st year of supporting 

the Monticello High School football 

team and coaches, delivering over 

25,000 candy bars, encouraging 

messages, constant prayers, and 

her testimony of Jesus in her life. 

She spoke words of wisdom over 

more than a generation of young 

men in Drew County. 

She is preceded in death by her 

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IN HARDWOOD PURCHASING 

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PURCHASING EXECUTIVES IN 

THE HARDWOOD INDUSTRY 

MUELLER BROTHERS 

TIMBER, INC. 

EXPERIENCE QUALITY DEPENDABILITY 

975 Conrad Hill Mine Rd. ~ Lexington, NC 27292 

Phone 336-746-5419 ~ Fax 336-746-6177 

www.kepleyfrank.us 

Facilities: 

3 Sawmills Processing 50 Million' • 750,000' Dry Kiln 

Capacity • 600,000' Fan Shed Capacity 

2 382 Newman Planer Mills • 50 Bay Bin Sorter 

Products Available: 

4/4-8/4 Appalachian Lumber • 6/4-8/4 Ship Dry Capacity 

Crossties (100,000 BF per week) • Timbers up to 18' 

1,000,000+ Average KD Inventory • 12,000,000+ 

Average AD Inventory 

Species: 

White Oak • Red Oak • Poplar • Ash • Hickory 

Elm • Beech • Gum • Hackberry • Pecan 

Jimmy Kepley, owner, and Bart 

Jenkins, lumber sales 

The firm manufactures 4/4 through 8/4 thicknesses. 

Sales: 

Bart Jenkins 

bjenkins@kepleyfrank.us 

Jimmy Kepley 

jkepley@kepleyfrank.us 

DAVID JUNIOR LAUZON is 

the vice president of sales and 

customer service at Lauzon 

Hardwood Flooring, located 

in Papineauville, QC. Lauzon 

Hardwood Flooring is a manufacturer, 

distributor and sawmill 

that purchases over 5 million 

board feet of all Hardwood species. 

They manufacture solid 

David Junior Lauzon 

lumber flooring as well as engineered 

in thicknesses of 7/16 and 3/4. They offer a 

unique two ply construction, titanium finish and Pure 

Genius Technology. 

Lauzon’s first job in the forest products industry was 

at Lauzon Hardwood Flooring and has been with the 

company for 12 years, four of which he has served as 

vice president. During his summer breaks he gained experience 

in the industry by working in Hardwood flooring 

installation. 

Lauzon graduated high school from Seminaire de Sacre 

Coeur in Quebec, CN and then went on to get his 

Bachelor of Business, with a focus in marketing, from 

the University of Montreal. 

Lauzon has been married for four years and has two 

young daughters. 

Lauzon Hardwood Flooring is a member of the National 

Wood Flooring Association and is a part of their 

engineered refinishable program, National Oak Flooring 

Manufacturer’s Association, Leadership in Energy and 

Environmental Design and ISO 14001. 

For more information, email info@lauzonltd.com, or 

visit www.expertlauzon.com or www.lauzoncollec 

tion.com. 

ED SCHLABACH is a lumber buyer for Rockwood 

Door & Millwork, located in Millersburg, OH. 

Rockwood Door & Millwork manufactures custom 

Hardwood doors and millwork. The company purchases 

approximately 150,000 board feet annually of Poplar, 

Walnut, Cherry, Red and White Oak, Hard and Soft Maple, 

Birch, Hickory and Alder. 

Schlabach is a graduate of East Holmes Local 

Schools, located in Berlin, OH, and is a member of the 

Architectural Woodwork Institute. He has been in his 

current position at Rockwood Door & Millwork for 16 of 

his 30 years at the company. 

Schlabach began his career in the forest products 

industry at Hiland Wood Products in Millersburg, OH, 

where he worked in cabinet door production. 

Schlabach and his wife of 33 years, Regina, have two 

sons, two daughters and six grandchildren. In his spare 

time, he enjoys bird watching and traveling with his family. 

For more information, please see www.rockwood 

door.com. 

FRANK FITTS III is president and CEO of Fitts Industries 

Inc., located in Tuscaloosa, AL. 

Fitts Industries is a manufacturer of stair components, 

including newels, balusters, handrails, treads and fittings. 

The company purchases 2.5 million board feet 

per year of Hardwood and softwood lumber, including 

Maple, Oak, Cherry, Poplar, Hickory, Alder, Beech, Mahogany 

and Sapele (No. 1 Common, FAS, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4 

and 8/4 dry to six percent EMC). 

Softwood species purchased by the company include 

antique heart pine and white pine. 

Fitts Industries also offers drying, ripping, chopping, 

gluing, moulding, turning, shaping, CNC routing and 

CNC turning services. 

Fitts graduated from Tuscaloosa High School in 1975 

and from the University of Alabama in 1980, both located 

in Tuscaloosa. His first position in the forest products 

industry was working as an operations manager in 1978. 

Fitts has worked for Fitts Industries for over 50 years, 

with the past 26 years spent in his current position as 

president. 

Fitts Industries is a member of the World Millwork Alliance, 

Wood Component Manufacturers Association, 

Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers Inc., Stairway 

Manufacturers Association and the Society of International 

Business Fellows. Fitts has served on many a 

board position and mentorship programs within these 

organizations. 

Fitts is a recipient of the Chamber of Commerce award 

for “Teachers in Industry,” past president of the Tuscaloosa 

Academy Board of Trustees. He continues to be an 

innovator in the industry, designing and redefining the 

efficiencies of the construction process. Fitts possesses 

several patents from said innovations. 

In his spare time Fitts enjoys fishing, hunting and golfing. 

He has three children. His middle daughter, Madeline, 

came to work for the company in 2018 and is now 

vice president. 

For more information, visit www.fitts.com. n 

Tracey Mueller, Log Procurement; Kevin Mueller, Mill Manager; 

and Randy Mueller, Sales 

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IN MEMORIAM 

Continued from page 71 

band, Tommy, of Sulphur Springs, 

TX; nieces, Ana (Jesse) Lemons, 

of Plano, TX, Lily (Drew) Payne of 

Little Rock, AR, and nephew, John 

Thomas Fineout of Odessa, TX. She 

had many special friends, a wonderful 

small group, and a community 

that she touched forever. The family 

would like to issue a special thank 

you to her loving and caring caregivers, 

Shannon Pace, Mae Lee Miller, 

Cherry Miller, Liz Jones, Deonnia 

Brown, Laura Briseno and Lily Briseno. 

Serving as active pallbearers were 

Blake Maxwell, Jon Schell, Dr. Michael 

Fakouri, Derrick Johnson, Jonathan 

Bryant, Brian Hargis, Reggie 

Binns and Kerwin Coleman. Honorary 

pallbearers are Coach Johnny 

McMurry, Coach Van Paschall, 

Coach Buck James, Coach Marty 

Davis, Coach Rick Young, Coach 

Greg Tiner, Coach Robbie Coplin, 

Coach Randy Harvey, Coach Seth 

Oxner and Coach Imani Riley. 

Celebration of Life Services for 

Beth were held at First United Methodist 

Church with Rev. Brian Diffee 

and Rev. Lori Fallon officiating. A 

reception was held immediately following 

the service in the Church’s 

Family Life Center. Memorials may 

be made to the Billie Foundation 

Fund, First United Methodist Church 

and Hope Place. 

“All the Billies that I’ve been allowed 

to join their season and locker 

rooms, what an honor and privilege 

to go before Almighty God’s Throne 

to pray for each coach and player 

and their families!!! To God Be All 

The Glory!” n 

AHEC REPORT 

Continued from page 16 

techniques for timber, providing concise 

case studies through interviews 

with designers on the making processes 

behind specific projects. 

Travelling to Australia, the first Making Short of the season 

focuses on CNC milling, tracing its connections to 

traditional hand carving methods. Designer Trent Jansen 

and Tanya Singer and Errol Evans, First Nations woodworkers 

and artists, explain how they employed high-tech 

milling machines to create a series of sculptural furniture 

that tell stories about the climate crisis. 

Other highlights include Anna Maria Øfstedal Eng 

speaking about creating furniture with a chainsaw, and 

Inma Bermudez and Moritz Krefter reflecting on how 

making-by-hand opens up possibilities for working with 

waste timber. 

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Photo By Fiona Susanto 

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Export Council (AHEC) in conjunction with Disegno, 

the international journal of design. 

You can listen and subscribe to Words on Wood on Apple 

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Editor’s notes: 

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NWFA REVIEW Continued from page 18 

The determination of MC is an essential part of quality 

control, particularly when it comes to wood flooring. It is 

important to know how much humidity is in the space, 

as well as the MC of the wood flooring, doorframes, 

moulding, and substrate. The MC of wood flooring 

should be adequately aligned with the environment 

where it will be installed. Each manufacturer should 

provide temperature and humidity requirements or 

recommended practices for acclimating their wood. 

The MC of the flooring and subflooring should be tested 

and verified using an appropriate meter or test method. 

A thermo-hygrometer should be used to measure the 

temperature and humidity in the room. The humidity of 

the environment also is affected by the region where 

the jobsite is located. Some areas will be more humid, 

whereas others will be more arid. All of this testing 

provides a comprehensive understanding of how the 

wood flooring will perform in its environment. 

The MC of wood below the FSP is a function of both 

the relative humidity and temperature in the surrounding 

environment. Optimal performance is achieved when 

wood is neither gaining nor losing moisture, which is 

referred to as its equilibrium moisture content (EMC). 

Wood performs best when the interior environment 

is controlled at recommended levels, and the wood is 

installed at a MC corresponding to the interior conditions. 

Most wood flooring manufacturers dry their flooring to 6 

percent to 9 percent MC, which directly coincides with 

a relative humidity range between 30 percent to 50 

percent and a temperature range between 60°F to 80°F 

found in most indoor environments. 

Dimensional stability is the degree to which a piece 

of solid wood maintains its original dimensions when 

subjected to changes in MC. How this change affects 

wood depends on the species and the grain angle at 

which the board was cut from the log. 

Dimensional Change Coefficient (DCC), published by 

the Forest Products Laboratory of the U.S. Department 

of Agriculture, identifies how dimensionally stable a 

specific species is, measured as tangential shrinkage 

or swelling within normal MC limits of 6 percent to 14 

percent. 

The DCC provides a way to calculate approximately 

how much a particular species of wood may respond 

to changes in MC. This is helpful for determining 

species suitability, planning appropriate expansion, and 

maintaining appropriate climate conditions. 

The National Wood Flooring Association has detailed 

information about moisture content and wood available 

through NWFA University, an online training platform 

that is convenient and affordable. More information is 

available at nwfa.org. n 

NHLA: Why Knot?... Continued from page 20 

side our industry and have them leave. Hopefully, we will 

leave a good impression on them. 

As for who to hire, I have made one determination: I 

will never hire another employee, as long as I live, who 

could not one day take my job. Sticking a warm body in 

a position doesn’t do you any good; I tried that for two 

months last year when we needed accounting help. It 

didn’t last. Then, I have to start training them to take 

my job, whether that is lumber grading, public speaking, 

business classes, or helping them get a degree. I must 

set them up for success, so they will take me with them 

as long as they stay. Who doesn’t want that great reference? 

Who doesn’t appreciate the boss that helps them 

achieve their dream? Who doesn’t want to hire the best 

possible candidate? 

Why knot hire your replacement? n 

JoCo Lumber, Inc. is a division of 

Josey Lumber Company, Inc. 

Tripp, Logan, and Joey Josey 

Our company offers: 

• 10,000,000 BF of annual production from 

our 6’ band headrig and 6’ band resaw. 

• Red and White Oak, Soft Maple, Ash, 

Poplar and Cypress in 4/4 through 8/4 

thickness. 

• rough, surfaced, air-dried and kiln-dried 

lumber in random widths and lengths. 

• export prepping, container loading of logs and lumber, 

anti-stain dipping and end coating lumber. 

• 500,000 BF of dry kiln capacity. 

• 65,000 SF of enclosed warehouse for storage and loading of 

kiln-dried lumber. 

For Quality Appalachian Lumber Contact: 

JOsey Lumber COmpany, InC. 

JoCo Lumber, InC. 

476 Lees meadow rd. • p.O. Drawer 447 

scotland neck, nC 27874 

TeL: (252) 826-5614 • FaX: (252) 826-3461 

COnTaCT: 

emaIL: joseylbr3@gmail.com 

saLes: Logan Josey 

“Quality Hardwood Lumber and Flooring” 

Quality Hardwood Lumber 

24 Million ft. Annually of Bandsawn Lumber 

One Million ft. of Kiln Capacity 

Planing Mill Facilities 

Straight Line Capability 

Width Sorting 

On Site Container Loading 

Serving you from our facilities in Georgia and Tennessee. 

Quality Solid Hardwood and Engineered Flooring 

Buena Vista, GA – 75,000 sf Solid Hardwood Flooring 

Facility Producing 3/4, 2-1/4, 3-1/4, 4 and 5″ 

Humidity Controlled Warehouses 

Newport, TN – 85,000 sf Engineered Hardwood Flooring 

Facility Producing 5/8, 2-1/4, 3-1/4, 4, 5, 6 and 7″ 

in Red Oak, White Oak and Hickory 

Humidity Controlled Warehouses 

Owner/Partner - Roland Weaver (229) 649-9328 

V.P. of Sales – Kevin Cloer (423) 623-7382 

Flooring Sales/Lumber Purchasing – Bobby Cloer (423) 623-7382 

Oakcrest Lumber, Inc. 

Ph: (229) 649-9328 FAX: (229) 649-9585 

Email: oakcrest@windstream.net 

Website: www.oakcrestlumber.com 




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ADVERTISERS 

INDEX 

...resources to get the job done... 

Abenaki Timber Corporation..................33 

AGL Group, The........................................8 

AHC Hardwood Group............................65 

Air Systems Mfg. of Lenoir, Inc.................. 

Anderson, Roy, Lumber Company, Inc....... 

Atlanta Hardwood Corporation..............65 

Automation & Electronics USA..............13 

Bailey’s Inc.............................................32 

Baillie Lumber Co....................................... 

Beard Hardwoods....................................... 

BID Group................................................11 

Bingaman & Son Lumber, Inc..................... 

BioLube, Inc..............................................3 

Breeze Dried Inc......................................... 

Brunner-Hildebrand Lumber 

Dry Kiln Co..............................................44 

Carbotech-Autolog...................................... 

Cardin Forest Products LLC....................... 

Church, Bryant, Hardwoods, Inc............54 

Clark Lumber Co......................................... 

Classic American Hardwoods, Inc........ BC 

Cleereman Controls.............................. IFC 

Cleereman Industries........................... IFC 

Cole Hardwood, Inc................................17 

Collins......................................................... 

Continental Underwriters, Inc................... 

Cooper Machine Co., Inc........................42 

Corley Manufacturing Co............................ 

Cramer, W.M., Lumber Co.......................52 

Cummings Lumber Co., Inc................... FC 

Deer Park Lumber, Inc................................ 

Devereaux Sawmill, Inc.............................. 

DMSi Software..........................................5 

Eagle Machinery & Supply, Inc..............38 

EXPO Richmond........................................4 

EZLOG Company, Inc.................................. 

Farm Credit Mid-America.......................34 

Fitzpatrick & Weller Inc.............................. 

Forcey Lumber Company, Inc..................... 

Frank Miller Lumber Co., Inc..................66 

GF Hardwoods, Inc..................................... 

Graf Bros. Flooring & Lumber.................... 

Granite Valley Forest Products.................. 

GTL Lumber Inc........................................9 

Hardwood Forestry Fund............................ 

Hardwood Manufacturers Assoc .............. 

Hartzell Hardwoods, Inc.........................37 

Hermitage Hardwood 

Lumber Sales, Inc....................................... 

HHP, Inc...................................................43 

Hurdle Machine Works Inc.....................46 

Industrial Vision Systems, Inc................... 

Irving, J.D., Limited.................................... 

ISK Biocides, Inc....................................68 

JoCo Lumber, Inc....................................77 

JoeScan..................................................35 

Jones, Ron, Hardwood Sales, Inc..........58 

Josey Lumber Co., Inc............................77 

Kentucky Forest Industries Assoc............. 

Kendrick Forest Products.......................... 

Kepley-Frank Hardwood Co., Inc...........72 

King City Forwarding USA, Inc................... 

King City/Northway Forwarding Ltd........... 

KopCoat Protection Products.................... 

Kretz Lumber Co., Inc.............................39 

Lawrence Lumber Company Inc............49 

Lewis Controls, Inc..................................... 

Lewis, Dwight, Lumber Co., Inc.............76 

Lewis Lumber & Milling.............................. 

Limbo......................................................52 

Lumber Resources Inc.............................1 

Lussier, Simon, Ltd.................................31 

MacBeath Hardwood Company.................. 

Maine Woods Company..........................61 

Mars Hill, Inc............................................... 

Matson Lumber Company.......................45 

Maxwell Hardwood Flooring...................... 

McDonough Manufacturing Company....62 

Mellott Manufacturing Co., Inc................... 

Meridien Hardwoods of PA., Inc.............47 

Merrick Hardwoods.................................... 

Messersmith Manufacturing, Inc...........19 

MiCROTEC...............................................70 

Middle Tennessee Lumber Co., Inc............ 

Midwest Hardwood Company.................... 

MO PAC Lumber Company.......................... 

Montreal Wood Convention....................10 

Mueller Bros. Timber, Inc.......................73 

Neff Lumber Mills, Inc................................ 

New River Hardwoods, Inc......................... 

Note: Advertisers with no page number carry an alternating Ad schedule. 

Nicholson Manufacturing Ltd.................36 

North American Forest Foundation........76 

Northern Hardwoods..............................69 

NWH............................................................ 

Nyle Dry Kilns................................ 40 & 41 

Oakcrest Lumber, Inc.............................77 

OHC | Overseas Hardwoods Company....... 

O’Shea Lumber Co..................................74 

Patrick Lumber Company.......................67 

Paw Taw John Services, Inc..................59 

Pennsylvania Hardwoods Co..................63 

Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual 

Insurance Company................................48 

Peterson, Keith D., & Co., Inc................75 

Piche, Inc................................................21 

Pike Lumber Co., Inc............................IBC 

Prime Lumber Company............................. 

Primewood.................................................. 

Quality Hardwoods Ltd............................... 

Quebec Wood Export Bureau.................10 

Railway Tie Association.........................75 

RAM Forest Products, Inc.......................... 

Real American Hardwood Coalition.......15 

Robinson Lumber Company....................53 

Rosenberry, Carl, & Sons, 

Lumber, Inc................................................. 

Sawmill MD................................................. 

SII Dry Kilns................................................ 

Sirianni Hardwoods, Inc............................. 

Snowbelt Hardwoods, Inc......................50 

Southern Forest Products Assoc............... 

Stiles, A.W., Contractors, Inc.................56 

Stoltzfus Forest Products, LLC..............57 

Taylor Machine Works, Inc......................... 

Thompson Appalachian 

Hardwoods, Inc........................................... 

Tigerton Lumber Co..................................7 

TMX Shipping Co., Inc............................51 

TS Manufacturing...................................12 

U-C Coatings, LLC...................................60 

USNR.......................................................64 

Western Hardwood Association................. 

Wheeland Lumber Co., Inc.....................71 

White, Harold, Lumber, Inc......................... 

Williams, R.J., Inc.....................................6 

Wolverine Hardwoods, Inc.....................55 

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