National Hardwood Magazine - October 2020

JOSEY (JOCO) 2018

JOSEY (JOCO) 2018 Christmas REV .qxp_Layout 1 11/19/18 2:42 PM Page 1 TRADE TALK Continued 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 main disconnect, and all motor controls can be provided and fully tested at the factory. Learn more by visiting www.mellottmfg.com. PHILADELPHIA, PA– Sean Briscoe has recently been promoted to assistant vice president – underwriting for Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company, located here. According to John K. Smith, president and chief executive officer, “This appointment reflects Sean’s leadership and the success he has brought to PLM over the last several years. Sean joined PLM as a senior underwriter and was promoted to manager, and then director, during his tenure with us. He has successfully led our effort to rehabilitate our heavy manufacturing book of business over the past several years. Importantly, he understands the ‘big picture’ and the strategic nature of leadership that has allowed him to act, as opposed to react, and overcome challenges while taking advantage of emerging opportunities. Sean maintains excellent working relationships throughout PLM, and represents the best of the company to prospects, clients, brokers, and associations. Sean has had a long and respectable career in the insurance industry,” Smith continued. “Joining the industry more than 20 years ago, he has experience in operations, claims and underwriting with Nationwide Insurance and one of its affiliates. He has been involved with any number of special committees within PLM during his career with us and has done excellent work on those committees.” Briscoe completed a Bachelor of science degree in marketing with a minor in business administration at Delaware State University and a Master of Business Administration degree at Wesley College. He is pursuing his CPCU designation. For more information, please go to www.plmins. com. WEYMOUTH, MA – Ally Global Logistics is proud to announce the hiring of Michael Brandano as their Domestic Sales Manager. Brandano joins Ally after having worked for Schneider National as a carrier sales executive. In his new role, he will be training, mentoring and developing Ally’s new domestic offerings through the sales team he manages. Brandano attended St. Norbert College in De Pere, WI playing hockey there. During his time at Schneider, he learned how rewarding it is to work in the industry that continually creates innovative solutions to complex issues on behalf of his 74 OCTOBER 2020 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE

Fitz&Weller 1-4 Ad new-REV2_Layout 1 8/27/13 8:52 AM Page 1 customers. This is what gravitated Brandano toward joining the Ally Global team, as they share the same passion: helping their customers flourish and truly becoming an Ally to one another. When not at work, Brandano enjoys his free time watching hockey or playing golf. If you want to reach out to him, email: MBrandano@AllyGlobalLogistics. com. FITZPATRICK & WELLER, INC. Premium Western New York Hardwoods Since 1895 LOUISVILLE, MS– Taylor Machine Works Inc., headquartered here, has announced the XH-650L and XH- 700L Lift Trucks. Kiln Dried Lumber and Made to Order Components– If you can imagine it, we can make it. This XH-650L Taylor Lift Truck is one of two new models that the company has introduced. FITZPATRICK & WELLER, INC. 12 Mill Street Ellicottville, New York 14731 716-699-2393 phone 716-699-2893 fax sales@fitzweller.com FSC ® C008376 www.fitzweller.com For over 90 years, the Taylor name has become synonymous with purpose-built machines specifically designed to meet the needs of customers. “These two new models retain full rated capacity when equipped with side shift carriage and paired with standard spec forks. Combined with the new all steel Taylor DREAM cab, these two heavy-capacity lift trucks offer uncompromised durability,” said Hal Nowell, sales director. The XH-650L and XH-700L are powered by a 250-hp Cummins QSL9 Tier 4 Final turbocharged diesel engine. This robust power plant brings the low-end torque that Taylor customers require. These two new models feature a full range of structurally enhanced Ultra-View XD Mast to cover any lifting application found at demanding industrial locations. The XH-650L and XH-700L are also equipped with heavy-duty planetary axles, wet disc brakes, multi-speed automatic powershift transmissions, and the industry’s most durable steer axle, a company statement said. Like all Taylor products, these trucks are backed by Sudden Service, Inc. and their specially trained personnel along with a dedicated team of authorized Taylor dealers and direct factory store locations across the United States and abroad. Please turn the page OCTOBER 2020 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE 75