National Hardwood Magazine - February 2021

JOSEY (JOCO) 2018

JOSEY (JOCO) 2018 Christmas REV .qxp_Layout 1 11/19/18 2:42 PM Page 1 Untitled-2.indd 1 Whatever your hardwood needs, our experienced sales staff will be happy to assist you with all of your lumber inquiries. Call for a complete list of our wood products. SERVICES n Direct mill, export and import shippers n Wholesale, distribution and dry kiln centers MILLING CAPABILITIES n S2S, carbide straight-line rips and gang rip n Custom mouldings SHIPPING OPTIONS n Our own trucks ship all quantities of lumber, from bundle lots to full tractor-trailer loads. n Our common-carrier network also enables us to quickly ship lumber all over the United States. www.oshealumber.com MillTech Inventory Management Solutions Time to replace your lumber inventory/ sales system? Call Milltech...the industry’s easiest to implement and use inventory system n Most hardwood specific functionality of any inventory/sales system n Custom, full function implementations that are on budget and on time. n Traders can learn the system and be proficient in less than an hour. To schedule a 45 minute demo go to www.milltechims.com or call 1.866.878.8809 At O’Shea Lumber, your needs are our highest priority. We maintain a 3.5 million board foot inventory of foreign and domestic hardwoods. Call to experience our excellent customer service. Since 1971 Main Office and Yard 11425 Susquehanna Trail Glen Rock, PA USA 17327 1.717.235.1992 phone 1.717.235.0200 fax E-mail: anton@oshea.com 1.800.638.0296 1/11/18 3:10 PM NEWS DEVELOPMENTS Continued 14.09 percent; Jiangsu Guyu, 122.92 percent; and all other non-examined companies, 20.75 percent, which will apply to most Chinese producers. The new rates will go into effect shortly and retroactively cover shipments during the 2017 review period. More than 150 Chinese companies are covered by the higher countervailing duty rate. Find more at www.commerce.gov. CHESTNUT RESEARCH CONTINUES Through podcasts and Chestnut Chat, The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) has found ways to continue their research, field work, and outreach goals. Published reports note that TACF staff, volunteers, and members instituted new safety standards, developed a continuation of operations plan, held regular meetings and ensured staff and volunteers can stay motivated and productive while adjusting to life during a pandemic. The most recent meeting looked at the challenges in cloning American, hybrid and transgenic Chestnuts. Last fall, the online series covered how the Genome Wide Association Study works. TACF also conducted a year-end appeal to support its efforts. To see how you can support ongoing Chestnut promotional efforts, go to www.acf.org. GABLER ANNOUNCED AS NEW PENNSYLVANIA FOREST PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION LEADER The Pennsylvania Forest Products Association (PFPA), in Harrisburg, PA, announced recently that State Rep. Matt Gabler (R - Clearfield/Elk) has taken the helm as Executive Director. Gabler has represented the 75th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for six terms since his first election in 2008. Earlier this year, Gabler announced his intent not to seek reelection to the State House and to instead seek opportunities in the private sector. “I am truly honored to be chosen to lead such a well-respected organization representing an important segment of our state’s economy,” Gabler said. “The forest products industry provides excellent job opportunities in all 67 of Pennsylvania’s counties - from our smallest villages to our largest cities. I have always been passionate in advocating for the economy of Rural Pennsylvania, and I see this opportunity as a continuation of that important work that can positively impact every community in our Commonwealth.” The PFPA is a statewide membership organization consisting of approximately 250 entities ranging from timber operators and sawmills to paper and wood product manufacturers and equipment suppliers. As a member of the State House, Gabler successfully authored legislation that enacted the extension of an agricultural sales tax exclusion for equipment and parts to timber operators in Pennsylvania. He has also extensively worked with the industry to support issues of importance for economic competitiveness. Learn more at www.paforestproducts.org. NLBMDA URGES GOVERNORS TO EXTEND ‘ESSENTIAL’ BUSINESS STATUS AND SUPPORTS SAFETY STAND DOWN FOR COVID-19 WORKPLACE SAFETY The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association (NLBMDA) in Washington, DC recently sent a letter to governors of all 50 states urging them to continue to designate lumber and building material dealers as essential businesses during the pandemic. The NLBMDA sent a similar letter last spring to each governor. The NLB- MDA said that the latest letter reminds “the governors of this designation and the important role LBM dealers play in the nation’s economic recovery.” NLBMDA also recently urged its members to join a multi-industry effort to “stand down” for workplace safety awareness in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. NLB- MDA issued the following statement: “NLBMDA has a long history of commitment to health and safety and that is more important now than ever,” said Jonathan Paine, NLBMDA president and CEO. “This stand down will reaffirm our members’ dedication to a safe Please turn the page 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 62 FEBRUARY 2021 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2021 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE 63