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WRCLA CEDAR SUMMIT - Continued from page 1 ences through product integration, social media, data monitoring and analytics. Also during the Cedar Summit, TV renovation and design hosts Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan presented their latest Real Cedar project featuring WRC timbers, decking and panelling, and how they’ll be promoting this 100 percent natural building product to a new and growing audience. The WRCLA also hosted a golf tournament at this event. Learn more at www.realcedar.com. n VANCOUVER NAWLA REGIONAL - Continued from page 1 Horizon? Opportunities in Uncertain Times. Comprising the panel leadership were the following: •Susan Yurkovich, President and CEO of the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI), discussed quality fiber access at a reasonable cost and that’s a major hurdle with the allowable cut decreasing after it increased from the Mountain Pine Beetle. She also noted that they are looking for markets in China and other overseas markets. OCFP IS AN INDUSTRY LEADING PRODUCER OF SPECIALTY SOFTWOOD PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED FROM PACIFIC NORTHWEST LUMBER. . MAIL: www.ocfp.com •Jennifer Burleigh, Director of the Trade and Export Policy Branch with the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, emphasized that the government is supportive of the wood products in Canada and they are endeavoring to keep those high paying jobs in the wood products sector in Canada. •Andy Rielly, President, Rielly Lumber Inc.; Chairman, Independent Wood Processors Association of BC, and Executive Board Member, Western Red Cedar Lumber Association, spoke on behalf of the Wood Processors Association. He discussed how to protect added value manufacturers and acknowledged that the secondary manufacturers are taking a hit on the trade dispute. •Colin Barker, Director, Softwood Lumber Division, Global Affairs Canada. Among his presentation’s points was the need to find new markets for Canadian lumber. He noted the U.S. is still its biggest potential market but the government of BC is endeavoring to find new ones. Learn more at www.nawla.org. n OREGON-CANADIAN PRIDES ITSELF ON CONSISTENTLY OFFERING THE HIGHEST QUALITY FOREST PRODUCTS AVAILABLE ANYWHERE. 158-YEARS EXPERIENCE / 25-ACRE FACILITY OUR PRODUCTS: DOUGLAS FIR HEMLOCK WESTERN RED CEDAR ALASKAN YELLOW CEDAR Contact Us: 503-647-5011 31950 NW Commercial North Plains, OR 97133 PCBC EVENT- Continued from page 1 Through high-level educational conferences, exclusive networking venues, a curated exhibit floor, and unique programs designed to connect buyers and sellers, PCBC this year again provided a forum for members of the homebuilding industry and their manufacturing partners to productively engage. Each year, PCBC presents a family of high-caliber educational conferences for the homebuilding community, plus keynote sessions from some of the brightest talents in business, journalism, sports and entertainment. Focused on best-practice case studies and game-changing ideas and innovation, PCBC’s education is presented by a faculty NAWLA NEWS - Continued from page 22 Continued on page 34 work with NAWLA members and exhibitors from across the country and walk away with new connections and skills they can use to enhance their businesses and careers. Think Bigger and join NAWLA in San Antonio, Texas for a Traders Market like none that has ever been seen. For more information and to register, visit www. nawla.org/tradersmarket. n Page 24 Softwood Forest Products Buyer n July/August 2019
