Welcome to the NAWLA 2023 issue of the Softwood Forest Products Buyer! The issue features stories on what to expect at the 2023 Traders Market, supplier testimonials, Traders Market exhibitor list, schedule of events and much more.
The Lumber Journey Ted
The Lumber Journey Ted Ellis, President and CEO, Idaho Timber HOOD LUMBER Ted Ellis celebrates Idaho Timber #1 Division Award with GM Jim Bowen and his Chadbourn, NC team. Trucks turn 4x faster than cars, require 80 percent less capital and space, keep inventory balanced. Another multifamily project more profitably served by Idaho Timber’s jobsite-direct delivery. I have been in the lumber business for over 40 years, and several of the people I work with have been in the business for at least three decades. However, you would be hard pressed to find any of us that have stayed in the industry for this long who wish they would have done something else. What other industry does deals on a handshake and often pays for product prior to arrival and inspection? Accordingly, those who strive to do business and life correctly rise to heights never imagined long ago when we decided to give the lumber business a try. Even today as we experience market changes, we seem to enjoy the excitement of the challenge. Most of us understand “what goes up, must come down,” and that the market volatility makes each day unique and exciting. During my time in the lumber industry, my faith in people and my faith in God have risen, QUALITY PEOPLE CREATING QUALITY WOOD PRODUCTS GREEN & KD LUMBER GREEN TIMBERS ROUGH OR DRESSED ATLANTIC WHITE CEDAR POPLAR OAK OVER 100 FINISHED PROFILES DISTRIBUTION NATIONWIDE & INTERNATIONALLY 252.357.0116 681 NC HWY 37 S. GATESVILLE, NC 27938 WWW.GATESMILLING.COM and the term “blessed” has been bestowed upon many of us who have chosen this industry for our life’s work. It has not been easy, and life/work balance has been elusive, but I thank God for directing me to Chandler corporation so many years ago and allowing me the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people. America is great, our global wood products industry is great, and all along the way, the roads traveled give all of us the opportunities to meet and do business with some remarkable people. Let’s pause and be thankful for all we have experienced and set our hearts on the road ahead which will surely test us all again. Speaking of change and opportunity, I am pleased to confirm Idaho Timber’s value-added manufacturing operations were recently sold to Hampton Lumber, while our SYP sawmills were sold separately to a third-party investor, Blue Wolf Capital. The “Great Eight” Idaho Timber companies in Boise, Troy and Weiser, ID, Albuquerque, NM, Fort Worth, TX, Lake City, FL and Chadbourn and Henderson, NC will continue to operate as Idaho Timber with the same seasoned management teams in the field and at our headquarters in Meridian, ID. We already see great synergy in working with Hampton, and look forward to expanding our capacity to better serve our customers under their exceptional leadership. If you are familiar with Idaho Timber, you know that a hallmark of our service is improving our customers’ profitability through Just-In-Time delivery from our regional production facilities. Our inventory of several million board feet per location serves as their personal reload, allowing them to bring in just what they want right when they want it, receiving highly specified loads of dimension and studs or boards and pattern stock in 24-48 hours. Compared to bringing lumber in by railcar, this service vastly improves key inventory metrics, quadrupling turns and GMROI, and cutting customers’ capital and space requirements by 80 percent. Reducing inventory and accelerating turns also trims their carrying costs and cull losses, frees up yard space for higher margin products and may enable them to get all their lumber under roof where it yards better and sells better. With current market uncertainties, this sourcing model becomes all the more valuable because it provides safety in falling markets. Customers can have a truckload of our stock sold and posted to their Accounts Receivable before the invoice is even due, precluding market moves from significantly impacting its value, while also doing wonders for cash flow. If you’re not familiar with Idaho Timber, I invite you to call our people and let them show you how our wide range of lumber products and unique services can significantly improve your results. Idaho Timber‘s manufacturing capacity exceeds 700 million board feet per year. Kiln-dried dimension lumber is offered in Doug Fir, Hem-Fir, SPF, Southern Yellow Pine and Premium European Spruce. Boards and pattern stock are produced in Western Whitewoods, Cedar and Southern Yellow Pine. The company also manufactures Cedar split rail fencing and fence boards, plus 1x and 2x pattern stock and specialties such as tile battens and banding groove. Additional services include jobsite-direct delivery, special stud trims, proprietary grading, custom packaging and barcoding. Products are shipped by truck, rail and container. Idaho Timber is a member of the Idaho Forest Products Commission, North American Wholesale Lumber Association, American Wood Council, and Treated Wood Council. Facilities are SFI and/or FSC certified where appropriate. For more information, visit www.idahotimber.com or call Idaho Timber at (800) 654-8110. Please visit us at Booth #300 Hood Lumber is an industry-leading supplier known for strength, durability, treatability, and fastener holding capabilities. Made from sturdy Southern Yellow Pine, Hood Lumber is a preferred choice among architects, builders and homeowners. Grade 8'-16' 18' 20' 22' 24' Pcs/Pk MSR 2400 208 #1 208 #2 Prime 104 #2 208 Studs 208 #3 208 #4 208 MSR 2400 128 #1 128 #2 Prime 64 #2 128 Studs 128 #3 128 #4 128 MSR 2400 96 #1 96 #2 Prime 48 #2 96 #3 96 #4 96 HOOD PLYWOOD HOOD INDUSTRIES 1978 Hood Blvd., Ste. 100 Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Phone: 601-264-2962 For more information about how to purchase our products, please contact Hood Plywood Sales at (601) 296-4869. www.hoodindustries.com Page 28 ADVERTORIAL Wholesale/Wholesale Distributor Special Buying Issue Wholesale/Wholesale Distributor Special Buying Issue ADVERTORIAL Page 29 2x4 2x6 2x8 Corner Protection Grade DDS #1 #2 Prime #2 #3 #4 #1 #2 Prime #2 #3 #4 #1 #2 #4 8'-16' 18' 20' 22' 24' Pcs/Pk For a list of items available by manufacturing facility, please contact Hood Lumber sales at (601) 296-4860 Hood Plywood is an industry-leading supplier, providing customers with a mix of quality and reliable products made from sturdy Southern Yellow Pine. Product applications range from structural sheathing, preservative and fire-retardant treatment, underlayment and subfloor, siding, concrete forming, and industrial applications. Hood Plywood is a member of the APA – Engineered Wood Association with all certified products in accordance with APA guidelines 2x10 2x12 4x4 Grade Prem & Deco Siding A-C B-B O&ES B-C SIF T&G SIF & UL SE SIF O&ES C-C PTS C-D PTS C-C X C-D Hood Frame Structural 1 & V-Series Rated Sheathing T&G Rated Sheathing SE Full Pack Size Half Pack Size Edge Protection 11/32'' 80 80 40 80 80 80 64 32 64 64 64 65 65 65 Corner Protection 3 Ply 4 Ply 5 Ply 7 Ply 3/8'' 15/32'' 15/32'' 19/32'' 19/32'' 23/32'' 7/8'' 6&7 31/32'' 11/32'' 90 90 70 70 57 57 47 40 37 35 45 45 35 35 29 29 24 20 n/a n/a
