National Hardwood Magazine - March 2012

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DIPIP TANKANK CHECKLIST TRADE TALK - Continued Ronald Dean Davis went home after the shooting at the warehouse and shot himself. He died a few days later. Sources say Davis was a disgruntled employee. “He knew who he was after. He knew who he was going to see,” Star, N.C.’s sheriff, Dempsey Owens said. About 16 other employees were at the McBride Lumber Co. facility when Davis started firing. “It appears he went into the building with a loaded 12-gauge shotgun, went up to these four individuals and shot each one of the four,” Owens said. The sheriff declined to release the names of the victims; stating investigators were still in the process of contacting their families at press time. Davis didn’t have a criminal history, according to the sheriff. A family-owned business, McBride Lumber manufactures Hardwood lumber, pallets and treated wood for furniture and other products. Commitment makes the best chemistry. For more information call 1-800-BUCKMAN or visit buckman.com ©2009 Buckman Laboratories International, Inc. Stretch your dollars with Smithco. Improve the performance of your dry kiln operations with Smithco propellers. Smithco's 4, 6, 8 and 12-bladed propellers, ranging from 30" to 84", can be configured for maximum air flow with lowest power usage. Our reversible, adjustable blade propellers provide the tools to optimize your cost/benefit ratios. Fully reversible for uniform drying cycle Maximum air flow with any size motor and propeller speed Permanent-mold aluminum blades and hubs, heat-treated for longest kiln life Precision hubs with stainless steel hardware, balanced for vibrationfree operation Fast, easy and accurate blade pitch angle setting Whether retrofitting or building new, get the most from every dollar with Smithco! SMITHCO MANUFACTURING, INC. 7911 N.E. 33rd Dr. Portland, OR 97211 503 -295-6590 800-764-8456 U.S. Fax 503 -295-6822 www.smithcomfg.com sales@smithcomfg.com Memphis, Tenn.—The National Hardwood Lumber Assoc. (NHLA), based here, recently announced advances in lumber grading rules and inspection services into China. According to the NHLA Board of Managers, due to the desire to ensure that the NHLA Hardwood lumber grading rules are active in markets around the world, the staff has recently ramped up their efforts in China. In the fall of 2011, members of the NHLA staff traveled to China and were surprised to see the high level of interest in NHLA already established as a result of a twenty-year active partnership with the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) and the efforts of past Chief Inspector and Inspector Training School Instructor Bob Sabistina. In a supportive move to NHLA’s visit, 18 Chinese consumer companies have remitted dues and joined NHLA, with several dozen more showing a strong interest. NHLA also announced the establishment of a permanent inspection service presence in China. NHLA National Inspector, Randy Wilson will arrive in China in late-January to set-up the mission, which will initially be based in the Dongguan area. For more information, please contact: NHLA Chief Inspector, Dana Spessert at 901- 399-7551 or by email at d.spessert@nhla.com. High Point, N.C.—The Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers Inc. (AHMI) announced six offerings for members who are seeking ‘green’ documentation for their Appalachian Hardwood products. AHMI has partnerships with the WoodNet 46 Hardwoods...A Renewable Resource

TRADE TALK - Continued Market Council and Columbia Forest Products to provide access to Forest Stewardship Council Group Certification to AHMI members. The two companies currently hold group certificates with participants across the eastern U.S. AHMI has been offering pre-audit services from a contractor in 2008 for members seeking Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Forest Stewardship Council or Program for Endorsement of Forest Certification approval. The association has developed a relationship with NSF to provide auditing for all of the schemes at a discounted rate for AHMI members. The Appalachian Hardwood Verified Sustainable program offers certificates and letters verifying the resource is from the sustainable Appalachian Hardwood forest. For more information visit www.appalachianhardwood.org. MUELLER BROS Timber, Inc. Anaheim, Calif.—In a vocal demonstration of support for the Lacey Act, a group of musicians recently participated in a rally outside the NAMM Show in Anaheim, Calif., to support the forest conservation law and to stop illegal logging. “Illegal logging for wood used in guitars and other instruments is helping to eat away at the irreplaceable forests of my country and the communities that depend on them,” said Razia Said, a singer from Madagascar who performed at the event along with local musicians. Said also has been touring her native country to raise awareness on illegal logging. Sponsored by Representatives Jim Cooper, Marsha Blackburn and Mary Bono Mack, H.R 3210, the Retailers and Entertainers Lacey Implementation and Enforcement Fairness (RELIEF) Act, gives protection to consumers of foreign wood products made before May 22, 2008, when the Lacey Act Amendments were signed into law. People unknowingly in violation of the law cannot be penalized, nor can the government confiscate the property. The legislation was announced on Oct. 20, 2011, following the raid on Gibson Guitar for Lacey Act violations, and the subsequent publicity that resulted. YOU CAN ALSO READ THIS ISSUE ON THE WEB! www.nationalhardwoodmag.com Tracey Mueller, Log Procurement SAW MILL AND TWIN BAND RESAW PLAIN SAWN AND RIFT & QTR IN RED OAK • WHITE OAK MANUFACTURERS OF: 4/4 - 8/4 GRADE LUMBER SPECIALIZING IN: • WALNUT • COTTONWOOD • SYCAMORE • HICKORY • RED OAK • WHITE OAK • SOFT MAPLE • HARD MAPLE • ASH 400,000’ DRY KILN CAPACITY 1,000,000’ DRY STORAGE PLANER STRAIGHT LINE RIP DOUBLE END TRIM EXPORT PACKAGING CONTAINER LOADING Randy Mueller Sales Kevin Mueller Mill Manager Grooved sticks used on all whitewoods and White Oak. P.O. BOX 175 OLD MONROE, MO 63369 PHONE: 636-665-5193 FAX: 636-665-5812 E-mail: randy@muellerbros.com MARCH/2012 47