National Hardwood Magazine - March 2024

INDUSTRY NEWS Continued

INDUSTRY NEWS Continued Continental Underwriters is a member of Lake States Lumber Association, Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association, Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers Inc., National Wooden Pallet & Container Association, Hardwood Manufacturers Association, North Carolina Forestry Association, Western Wood Products Association, Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association, Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association Inc., Great Lakes Timber Association, National Hardwood Lumber Association, Virginia Forestry Association, West Virginia Any Way You Cut It... ISK Protects It. Proven Mold Control...Powerful Sapstain Protection Trust ISK for Your Wood Solution. NeXgen ® End Coatings & Paint PQ-80 ® 1-800-238-2523 • 416 E. Brooks Rd. • Memphis, TN 38109 • www.iskbiocides.com NeXgen ® , Tuff-Brite ® and CosPaint ® are registered trademarks of ISK Americas Incorporated. PQ-8 ® and PQ-80 ® are registered trademarks of IBC Manufacturing Company. Forestry Association and Wood Products Manufacturers Association. For more information, visit www.contund.com. TMX Shipping Co. Inc. Welcomes Ryan Todd Ryan Todd recently joined TMX Shipping, located in Morehead City, NC. Todd came to TMX from the Ocean Carrier segment of the Global Transportation Industry. Todd was previously with Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) for Ryan Todd 16 years where he worked in various roles including customer service, line management, special projects teams, business transformation teams and led the Customer Experience division. Thrilled to leverage his extensive knowledge, Todd envisions a future at TMX marked by a personalized and seamless shipping experience, considering it the epitome of successful business transactions in the industry. He is excited to add innovative value to TMX’s customer base and actively contribute to the expansion of product offerings into new market segments. This strategic move positions Todd as a key player in TMX Shipping’s pursuit of excellence and the company is thrilled to have him join the team. For more information, visit www. tmxship.com. Bipartisan Legislation Introduced To Promote Domestic Hardwood Products Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Congresswoman Ann Kuster (NH-02) recently introduced bipartisan legislation to support domestic Hardwood products. H.R. 6880, the Hardwood Products Access and Development Program Act, permits the Secretary of Agriculture to authorize Dana Lee Cole the public on the benefits of these products. “Wisconsin is home to numerous Hardwood manufacturers, and this important legislation will inform consumers on the sustainability of domestically produced Hardwood products,” said Congressman Tiffany. “I will continue to promote Made in America wood products that benefit our environment and economy.” “New Hampshire’s Hardwood foresters generate some of the highest-quality products in the world – we need to ensure they have the support to continue serving their customers,” said Congresswoman Kuster. “American-grown Hardwood offers an incredible opportunity to create more sustainable, durable products in countless industries right here at home. I’m proud to help introduce this legislation today to support our wood producers and strengthen our economy and supply chains.” “The U.S. Hardwood industry is a multi-billion-dollar industry supporting over 1.8 million jobs, mostly in rural, underserved areas. Although wood products are widely recognized as sustainably produced and have significant carbon storage capacity, public awareness and recognition of these qualities is limited. The domestic industry and domestically produced products, including flooring, cabinetry, doors, mouldings, railway ties, pallets and other Hardwood building and infrastructure products will benefit greatly from the much needed research and education dollars through the enactment of the Hardwood Products Access grants that bolster domestic industry efforts and research that directly supports end-user information on the benefits of Hardwood products. This will allow various non-profits, universities and other eligible applicants to research the low carbon footprint and sustainability of domestically produced Hardwood products to educate Lowery Anderson landerson@ralumber.com 14.4 million board feet Warehouse & Shed Capactiy 1.1 million board feet Kiln Capacity and Development Program Act. This essential funding will help sustain and grow the Hardwood companies and their employees in rural, agricultural communities across the country,” said Dana Lee Cole, Executive Director of the Hardwood Federation. “Consumers around the world express a strong preference for U.S. Hardwood home finishings and furnishings but are often confused by the mixed messages they receive from non-sustainable competitor products. The Hardwood Products Access and Development Pro- More than 70 Years of Producing Appalachian Hardwoods Ling Walker lwalker@ralumber.com 50 million board feet Annual Production 14 countries Lumber Shipped Anthony Hammond ahammond@ralumber.com “Our relationship with Roy Anderson Lumber has grown into a strong partnership. Because of their quality and pricing, we have certain categories we exclusively source from their operations. We always receive timely service and communication from their team.” Joe Alcathie, Branch Manager Hood Distribution – Mobile Rusty Hawkins rhawkins@ralumber.com 1.800.577.5576 | INFO@RALUMBER.COM FACEBOOK.COM/ROYANDERSONLUMBER 60 MARCH 2024 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE www.RealAmericanHardwood.com/industry www.RealAmericanHardwood.com/industry MARCH 2024 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE 61 EXPORT DOMESTIC Please turn the page ISK BIOCIDES ISLAND.indd 7 5/18/17 3:14 PM