National Hardwood Magazine - August 2023

INDUSTRY NEWS Continued

INDUSTRY NEWS Continued from page 11 is what drew us to him. We can’t imagine a better person to help us launch our AI grading system.” DMSi Software is a leading provider of inventory and order management solutions to the building materials industry. Founded in 1976, DMSi has grown to over 250 employees Scott Stringer serving over 500 businesses and 20,000 users. Headquartered in Omaha, NE, DMSi remains independently owned and privately held, dedicated exclusively to the success of its customers. Learn more at www.dmsi.com. Amy Coyner MiCROTEC Hires New Sales Account Manager MiCROTEC, located in Corvallis, OR, hired Amy Coyner as Sales Account Manager. MiCRO- TEC specializes in scanning and optimization solutions for the Hardwood and softwood industries. As a Sales Account Manager, Coyner is responsible for providing MiCROTEC’s innovative scanning solutions to customers across the Midwest United States and Canada. Prior to joining MiCROTEC, Coyner owned and operated eLIMBS, LLC from 2003 to 2022. She has valuable experience in the industry, which she brings to her current role. Coyner’s educational background includes bachelor’s degrees in English and Psychology from Queens University in Charlotte, NC. Outside of her professional life, Coyner enjoys various hobbies and interests such as horseback riding, shooting, playing the piano and spending time with her family. MiCROTEC is a member of Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association, Southern Forest Products Association, Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association, National Hardwood Lumber Association and Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association. For more information or inquiries, please contact Amy Coyner at amy.coyner@microtec.us or visit www.mi crotec.us. Ingo Wallocha Brunner-Hildebrand out of Germany after finishing his MBA in economics in Heidelberg. There he gathered valuable experience in the international market and became responsible for the North American sales area. After that, Wallocha and his family took the opportunity to move to Canada, where Valutec AB, out of Sweden, wanted to open their first North American sales office. Within seven years, Wallocha established Valutec as a major supplier for continuous kilns in the North American market with customers such as Pleasant River Lumber, Hampton Lumber, and J.D. Irving Ltd. Wallocha’s family - wife and three kids, all Canadian citizens - started to miss their homeland Germany and subsequently decided to move back, at least for a while. At the same time, Nyle Dry Kilns was looking for a Vice President of International Sales, and Wallocha’s experience and living in Europe again made him a good fit for that role. Wallocha loves music, and in his spare time, he is a passionate drummer. Nyle Dry Kilns is a member of Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers Inc., Appalachian Lumbermen’s Club, Great Lakes Kiln Drying Association, Hardwood Manufacturers Association, Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association, Kentucky Forest Industries Association, Lake States Lumber Association, Maritime Lumbermen’s Bureau, Nyle Dry Kilns Welcomes Ingo Wallocha Ingo Wallocha joined Nyle Dry Kilns, located in Brewer, ME, as their new VP of International Sales. Wallocha brought more than 20 years of experience in the kiln drying industry to Nyle Dry Kilns. He started working for Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association, North American Wholesale Lumber Association, New England Kiln Drying Association, Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association, National Hardwood Lumber Association, Ohio Forestry Association, Pennsylvania Forest Products Association, Southern Forest Products Association, Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association and Western Hardwood Association. For more information visit www.nyle.com. Please turn the page New partnership New possibilities McDonough Manufacturing has acquired B.I.D. Canada Ltd., an expert in material handling equipment. Let's chat about how we can help you achieve your goals. (715) 834-7755 - McDonough (506) 328-4381 - BID Canada www.mcdonough-mfg.com www.bidcanadaltd.com 64 AUGUST 2023 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE RealAmericanHardwood.com/industry RealAmericanHardwood.com/industry AUGUST 2023 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE 65