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Maintenance, Repair, & Retrofitting Construct and Install: • Dry Kiln Protective Coatings • Dry Kiln & Predryer Roof Systems • Complete Steam Piping Systems • Stainless or Steel Heating Coils • Relocate Dry Kilns • Door and Carrier Replacement or Repair New Service! A.W. Stiles Contractors meets all your Boiler needs: Sales, Installations, Service, Retrofitting & Relocations AW Stils Feb Contact: Tommy Stiles Phone 931-668-8768 Cell 931-808-9214 Fax 931-668-7327 286 Bass Lane McMinnville, TN 37110 E-mail: kilnworkers@blomand.net WHO’S WHO IN HARDWOOD PURCHASING STEVEN DUNNING is president of Salina Planing Mill Inc. in Salina, KS. Salina Planing Mill is a manufacturer of custom architectural woodwork and commercial casework, purchasing approximately 300,000 board feet annually of Cherry, White Maple, Red and White Oak and Walnut (Select, 4/4 through 10/4, typically kilndried to 6-8 percent moisture). Salina Planing Mill buys certified wood in varying amounts, as well as some Mahogany. Purchasing for the company is handled by Dunning. Dunning has worked at Salina Planing Mill for 17 years, the past six as president. His first job in the industry was in 1984 as a production worker. A graduate of Halstead High School, Halstead, KS, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS. The company is a member of the American Subcontractor Association, as well as holding quality certification from the Architectural Woodwork Institute, and chain of custody certification from the Forest Stewardship Council. Dunning and his wife of 26 years, Brenda, have a son and two daughters. In his free time, Dunning enjoys flying, fishing, hunting and reading. For more information visit www.salinaplaningmill.com. JONAS H. ESH is general manager and partner of Country Value Woodworks, located in New Providence, PA. Country Value Woodworks is a manufacturer of Hardwood furniture, including bedroom, dining room and occasional furniture, purchasing more than 400,000 board feet of lumber per year in Red Oak, Soft Maple and quarter-sawn White Oak, with grades and cuts including FAS and No. 1 Common, 4/4 and 8/4. Along with day-to-day operations, Esh’s responsibilities include purchasing lumber. The company was founded in 1990 on Esh’s family farm as a manufacturer of Mission Style brand furniture. Using a lean technology principle, Country Value Woodworks offers the ability to build all furniture to order in a variety of species, stains and customization options. Normal lead times are two to three weeks. Country Value Woodworks is a member of the Wood Products Manufacturing Association, and Esh is a member of the PA Furniture Builders Group. Esh married Sarah Ann in 1999 and they have five sons and two daughters. For more information contact 717-786-7949. PHILIP GRINNELL is plant manager for Virginia Woodworking Co. Inc., located in Bristol, VA. Virginia Woodworking manufactures residential stair parts, including treads, risers, hand railing, fittings and turnings. The company purchases approximately 120,000 board feet per year of Hardwood lumber, including Red and White Oak, Hard Maple, Hickory, Poplar, Cherry, Birch, and Walnut (No. 1 Common and 48 JUNE 2014 ■ NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE
A BRIEF SKETCH OF THE LEADING PURCHASING EXECUTIVES IN THE HARDWOOD INDUSTRY FAS, mostly 4/4 and 5/4, 6 to 8 percent moisture content and rough). Virginia Woodworking also purchases Mahogany, Brazilian Cherry and southern yellow pine. Grinnell has been with the company for 21 years as plant manager, with duties ranging from purchasing, staffing, production scheduling and quality control. His first job in the industry was in 1977 working at Barnes Lumber Co. in Philip Grinnell Charlottesville, VA. Grinnell attended the University of Virginia in Charlottesville and graduated from Haywood Technical College in Clyde, NC, in 1985. Grinnell enjoys boating and golf. He is a widower and has three daughters. For more information visit www.vawood.com. FRED INGLE is vice president of Lancer Inc., a manufacturer located in Star, NC. Lancer Inc. purchases 125,000 board feet of Hardwood lumber per year for the manufacture of upholstered furniture, including recliners, sleeper sofas and sectionals, utilizing Red and White Oak. Ash and Maple are the primary species handled by the company. Grades include FAS, No. 1 and 2 Common, WHND, 4/4, 5/4, and 8/4, KD, and S2S. Ingle has held his present position as vice president for 26 years, with duties ranging from purchasing to supply chain management and logistics. Ingle earned his doctoral degree in education from Clemson University in Clemson, SC. In 2012 he also earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro located in Greensboro, NC. Lancer is a member of the United States Chamber of Commerce. The company has received several industry awards, including the Dow Chemical Ultracell Innovation Award, and was recognized by Upholstered Furniture Design Magazine as an innovator in automation and advanced furniture production processes. Ingle enjoys cycling, running and reading. He has been married to Shelly for 17 years with one daughter and a son. For more information visit www.lancerfurniture.com. Jeff Poirier, Sales Manager Cell 207-227-4393 I Email jpoirier@mainewoods.net SHELDON SMITH is the chief operating officer (COO) for College Woodwork, a wood furniture manufacturer located in Oshawa, ON. College Woodwork handles 750,000 board feet of Yellow Birch (Select and Better, 4/4, 5/4 and 8/4, KD and dressed) annually. The company is a manufacturer of infant, juvenile and adult furni- Please turn the page JUNE 2014 ■ NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE 49
