National Hardwood Magazine - August 2018

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CLASSIFIED PROFIT OPPORTUNITIES HELP WANTED • EMPLOYMENT WANTED • BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES • USED WOODWORKING MACHINERY & SAWMILL EQUIPMENT • USED MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT • PANEL PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT • SERVICES GENERAL MANAGER POSITION Rossi Group seeks a General Manager for our recently completed flagship mill and associated kiln operation, Emporium Hardwoods. The mill employs the most advanced technology, optimization and equipment available, with single shift capacity of 40mmbf. Kiln capacity of 1.5mmbf support the lumber manufacturing operation. Candidate should have extensive mill, kiln, and management experience. There is an attractive compensation and benefits package commensurate with responsibilities available to the right individual. Please email resume to: HR@Rossilumber.com The Rossi Group 213 Court Street Middletown, CT 06457 860-632-3500 860-613-3727 Fax SALES REPRESENTATIVE We are an established equipment manufacturer based in the southeast seeking territory sales representatives. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, be a self-starter, have 3-5 years in the lumber business, be able to travel on a regular basis and skilled with Microsoft office, • We offer a base salary plus commission and bonus. • Protected territories. • Excellent Benefits. Reply to: CMP Box #3571 c/o National Hardwood Magazine P.O. Box 34908, Memphis, TN 38184-0908 or, Email: nhm@millerwoodtradepub.com and put CMP Box #3571 in subject line BUSINESS CONSULTANT LET’S TALK Experienced consultant in Hardwood & Softwood lumber operations, upscale door/stairway treads plant, yellow pine shake plant, and specializing in viability analysis, turnarounds, and disaster preparedness. Let me help you grow your business! Please contact: Thomas Teague by Cell: (503) 830-5560 or email: teaguedesigns@comcast.net References available EXPERIENCED SALESPERSON WANTED Organic Surfaces is a new division of a well-established, high end, custom flooring manufacturer based in Wisconsin. Organic Surfaces will specialize in selling high end stone slabs and custom hardwood flooring to the end user. We are seeking an experienced salesperson for our Chicago location. Please contact josh@organic-surfaces.com LUMBER INVENTORY SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTER MillTech Inventory Management Solutions, a Langley, BC based supplier of lumber inventory software, is expanding and requires a lumber inventory software implementer. Candidates must either have implemented or have been a power user of a lumber inventory system. The implementer’s responsibilities include evaluating clients’ needs, project managing which includes defining and executing on implementation plans. Testing and troubleshooting final system setups. Provide training and end-user support. Experience implementing or using a lumber inventory system is mandatory. Accounting or bookkeeping knowledge would be very beneficial to have. Some technical knowledge including SQL or Microsoft SSRS, and/or the ability to write queries would also be useful. Send your resume to tneal@milltechims.com. Or call 1-866-878-8809. Please include a cover letter. www.milltechims.com SERVICES 901.767.9126 or visit us at www.hmr.com Benchmark pricing and market commentary on the North American hardwood lumber industry. Go online at hmr.com for a sample copy. AVAILABLE Hardwood lumber company, well situated, near a major metropolitan area serving east and mid atlantic region. Principal interested in dealing with organization that will appreciate a reputable company. CMP Box #3572 National Hardwood Magazine P.O. Box 34908 Memphis, TN 38184-0908 SALES REPRESENTATIVE COLE HARDWOOD, INC. LOGANSPORT, INDIANA Cole Hardwood, Inc., Logansport, IN., is in the process of expanding our sales team. We are looking for an experienced hardwood lumber sales person, with an existing customer base, and who is looking for an opportunity to grow with us. Applicants must have previous hardwood sales experience, and be willing to work out of our office in Logansport, IN. Please send resume to: Dave Bramlage Cole Hardwood, Inc. P.O. Box 568 Logansport, IN 46947 Or email to: dave@colehardwood.com PURCHASE OR MERGE Established eastern U.S. Hardwood distribution yard with dry kilns, shipping primarily in a 300 mile radius, as well as national direct mill sales, is looking to merge or merge/sell to a well-funded establishment that has an interest to expand into this market with a business that possesses an enviable experienced staff and a “top notch” reputation. Principals only! Reply to: CMP Box #3567 National Hardwood Magazine P.O. Box 34908 Memphis, TN 38184-0908 ALL CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE .00 PER INCH • Blind Box Number Fee: .00 DEADLINE: 30 Days Preceding Publication Month Classified advertising will not be accepted for Hardwood products such as lumber, dimension, turnings, veneer, carvings, new dry kilns or dry kiln equipment, etc. 62 AUGUST 2018 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE

In Memoriam Donald Ervin Smith Sr. of Morganton, NC, recently passed away at the age of 85. Born in Burke County, NC, on July 16, 1932, he was the son of the late Marley Walter Smith and Eliza Mae Whitener Smith Greene. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, serving in the Army Corps of Engineers. Smith worked at Hardwoods of Morganton and owned and operated Hardwood Associates. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty Joe Morris Smith; daughter, Katherine S. (W. F.) McElhany of Morganton; grandchildren, Emily Smith, Stephanie McElhany, and Ethan Smith; a great-grandson, Tanner Moore; sister, Lorene Dobson; cousin, Garrett Smith Jr.; daughter-in-law, Kim S. Smith; brother-in-law, Charlie Morris; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, Smith was preceded in death by his step-father, Verne S. Greene; son, Donald E. Smith Jr.; brother, Ned A. Smith; step-brothers, Richard and Sam Greene; father and mother-in-law, B.C. and Meldona Morris; and brother-in-law, J.C. Dobson. The funeral was held at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Jack Hodges and Rev. Dr. Larry Cline officiating. Burial followed in Burke Memorial Park with military honors provided by the NC National Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Youth Center, 2396 Enola Road, Morganton, NC, 28655. n Western Hardwoods By Design Made with Western Hardwood Tag It! Win one of these spectacular raffle items! Be sure to get your raffle tickets. or 5/0 Oregon Black Walnut coffee table Value 00 Diamond tennis bracelet Value 50 Order online - westernhardwood.org/meeting2018 Raffle and auction proceeds support and promote the hardwood industry and the WHA scholarship fund. Need not be present to win. WHA 2018 Annual Convention September 19-21, 2018 Portland, OR Wednesday Columbia River Salmon Fishing Derby Thursday Speaker Program Design Trends utilizing Western Hardwoods • Hardwood C LT • Cabinets, Furniture • Urban Hardwoods • International Markets • Marketing Value-Added Hardwood Products Plus Dinner, Auction/Raffle Friday WHA Golf Classic Make plans to join us in Portland, Oregon for great information and relationship building. Register online at westernhardwood.org or (360)835-1600 for information. AUGUST 2018 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE 63