National Hardwood Magazine - October 2014

Manufacturers and

Manufacturers and Exporters of Fine Hardwood Lumber TRADE TALK W. Springfield, NH MANUFACTURERS OF: NORTHERN & APPALACHIAN Hard & Soft Maple, Red & White Oak, Yellow Birch, Basswood, Cherry, Yellow Poplar, Hickory and Beech. Specializing in Mixed Containers Green, Air Dried, Kiln Dried (Thicknesses 4/4-16/4) Grantham, NH G.H. Evarts & Co., Inc. P.O. BOX 96 • 2377 ROUTE 4A WEST SPRINGFIELD, NH 03284-0096 U.S.A. Contact: GEORGE H. EVARTS TELEPHONE: (603) 763-4525 FAX: (603) 763-4701 GHEVARTS@TDS.NET WWW.GHEVARTS.COM LELAND, NC—Matt Bean recently became a sales representative for Hardwoods Import Lumber Division, a division of Hardwoods Inc., located in Leland, NC. He handles Hardwood import sales. Hardwoods Import Lumber Division offers approximately 2 million board feet of lumber per year in a range of exotic species imported from Africa and South America, Matt Bean including African and South American Mahogany, Meranti and Obeche, among others. “We have sole U.S. distribution rights of 100 percent Forest Stewardship Council (CIB) certified lumber, with 100 percent Mukulungu decking included in the CIB rights,” Bean said. The company offers the ability to sort for flat-sawn, quartersawn and pulled to width for best yields. Bean graduated from Foothill Senior High School, Sacramento, CA, in 2004. He has been with Hardwoods Import Lumber Division for eight years and started in his current position in 2013. Currently his duties include national sales with the responsibility to expand territories. Bean’s first position in the industry was working as a warehouse operator and in shipping and receiving in 2006. Bean enjoys fishing, hunting and camping. He has one daughter. Hardwoods Inc. is one of North America’s largest wholesale distributors of quality Hardwood lumber, plywood and overlay products. With distribution centers located across North America and direct global sourcing, the company offers immediate access to a large inventory. For more information visit www.hardwoods-inc.com. BLACKSBURG, VA—Researchers at Virginia Tech, based here, recently discovered a method for treating infested logs that could eliminate the threat of transporting Emerald Ash Borers and long horned beetles. According to sources, the chemical currently used to fumigate wood is methyl bromide. Use of this ozone-depleting material is severely restricted but is currently permitted for the quarantine and pretreatment of logs. Two Virginia Tech researchers have developed a new method for treating wood that addresses these concerns while saving time, energy, and resources. Research Scientist Zhangjing Chen and Professor Emeritus Marshall White of Virginia Tech’s College of Natural Resources and Environment have introduced a vacuum-contained steam method as an efficient way to treat wood products. 76 OCTOBER 2014 ■ NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE

AN UPDATE COVERING THE LATEST NEWS ABOUT HARDWOOD SUPPLIERS/VENDORS The vacuum and steam method took less than half the time and 25 percent less energy than the 140-degree, 60-minute heat treatment required by the U.S. Department of Agriculture before wood can be moved off site. “Steam carries a large amount of heat, and condensation releases the energy to heat up logs faster,” said Chen. “In addition to saving time and energy, two major advantages of the steam and vacuum treatment are it doesn’t require chemicals and it can be portable.” For more information visit www.vtnews.vt.edu. WAVERLY, OH—A ,000 grant from Fluor-B&W Portsmouth will help reopen the former Sherwood Forest lumber mill which will provide jobs for 18 to 25 people as it becomes operational. Operating under the name of Ohio Valley International Inc., the mill is scheduled to reopen this year and will specialize in kilndried Appalachian Hardwood lumber in a variety of species including Walnut, Cherry and White Oak. Ed Robbins, Ohio Valley founder and CEO, commented, “We are extremely grateful for the Fluor-B&W Community Commitment Funding and excited for the future of Ohio Valley International LLC. This funding will serve as a cornerstone in the construction, development and growth of our company.” Ohio Valley International is a venture of Ohio Valley Veneer, which was founded in 1990 by Ed and Carol Robbins. Starting out as a logging crew, the business expanded to acquire two sawmills in Piketon in 1999. The company reportedly continues to expand and now has multiple operations in the region, including 113 people with million in annual sales. For more information visit www.ohiovalleyveneer.com. EAU CLAIRE, WI—McDonough Manufacturing Co., located here, recently announced sales to Emporium Hardwoods Inc., Emporium, PA, and North Country Lumber, Mellen, WI. “Emporium Hardwoods purchased a McDonough 62-inch Horizontal Resaw System for an April 2015 installation,” McDonough’s Vice President Matt Tietz explained. McDonough’s 62-inch Resaw is Matt Tietz 28,000 pounds, 10-inches wide by 36-feet with long saw blades. “This horizontal resaw is the heaviest on the market, ideal for high production mills looking for slab recovery and it can also be used in cant operations,” said Tietz. North Country Lumber purchased a McDonough 3-Saw Edger System slated for a June 2015 installation. Please turn the page 975 Conrad Hill Mine Rd.~Lexington, NC 27292 Phone 336-746-5419~Fax 336-746-6177 Web: www.kepleyfrank.com OCTOBER 2014 ■ NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE 77