National Hardwood Magazine - August 2023

INDUSTRY NEWS AN UPDATE

INDUSTRY NEWS AN UPDATE COVERING THE LATEST NEWS ABOUT HARDWOOD SUPPLIERS/VENDORS Wolverine Hardwoods Introduces Their Newest Lumber Buyer Nolan Mulder, of Wolverine Hardwoods, located in Allegan, MI, is a lumber buyer that is responsible for the procurement of green and kiln-dried lumber for orders destined for endusers. Mulder has been with Wolverine for 40 months. He has been in his current position for 16 months, ensuring the acquisition of top-quality kiln-dried Hardwoods that meet the company’s stringent standards. Mulder has been in the Nolan Mulder forest products industry since 2002. He held his first job at Budres Lumber in Bryon Center, MI, where he held the roles of piler, machine operator and forklift driver. He then joined NWH, where he served as a machine operator and lumber grader. These skills, combined with his dedication and commitment, led him to his current role at Wolverine Hardwoods. Mulder attended Hudsonville High School, where he earned his high school diploma. Beyond his career, Mulder finds joy in spending quality time with his wife and children, as well as indulging in outdoor pursuits. Camping, hunting, fishing, and a passion for all outdoor sports. For further inquiries or information, contact Nolan Mulder at 269-686- 7004, or visit www.wolverinehard woods.com. Cleereman Installs At Multiple Sawmills Across The Country Cleereman Industries, headquartered in Newald, WI, recently installed machinery at Hoffman Brothers Sawmill, Rutland Lumber, Berlin Lumber and Ashton Lewis Lumber. Hoffman Brothers Sawmill, located in Richfield, PA, installed the LP-42 heavy duty Cleereman linear carriage, along with a new Cleereman sawyers cab and Cleereman optimized carriage controls with 3-D scanning. Rutland Lumber, located in Collins, MS, installed the LP-42 extreme duty Cleereman linear carriage with a new track. Berlin Lumber, located in Berlin, OH, installed a 150 H.P. hydrostatic carriage drive with Cleereman electric controls, replacing their older electric carriage drive. Ashton Lewis Lumber, located in Northport, AL, installed a LP-42 heavy duty Cleereman linear carriage with a new track. To learn more visit www.cleere man.com. Scott Stringer Joins DMSi Software DMSi Software, located in Omaha, NE, an industry leader in software solutions for the lumber and building materials industries, announces Scott Stringer will be joining its team as Product Manager – Neural Grader. Stringer will head DMSi’s computer vision solutions, including TallyExpress and Neural Grader, where he will handle sales, service, implementations, and product management. He brings over 15 years of experience in the Hardwood industry including 12 years as a senior operations manager at Baillie. “I am excited to join the DMSi team and be involved with such an important product,” said Stringer. “I know first-hand the importance of accurate and consistent grading on production lines. Neural Grader answers this critical need for manufacturers in lumber operations. DMSi is investing heavily in software applications that service the lumber supply chain, and it’s clear they care about bringing the best solutions to customers.” “We feel very fortunate to have Scott join our team,” said Henry German, president of DMSi’s Log and Lumber division. “His experience and passion for the industry Please turn to page 64 10 AUGUST 2023 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE RealAmericanHardwood.com/industry RealAmericanHardwood.com/industry AUGUST 2023 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE 11