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LANDMARK LUMBER – Continued from page 47 Landmark Lumber, hardwood warehouse C Cedar. Along with our network of partner mills we offer our customers any import or domestic Softwoods they have a need for.” In addition to the company headquarters offices, the New Freedom facility encompasses 27 acres and includes five warehouse buildings, complete modern millwork facilities, one pre-dryer building and nine dry kiln buildings, lumber inspection and automatic stacking and unstacking equipment and one maintenance building. The New Freedom facility has the capabilities of processing in excess of 18 million board feet of kiln-dried lumber annually. “Maintaining a reputation for excellence and staying in business throughout decades of challenges takes perseverance and forethought,” Vice President Craig Constable said, “Even though the name has changed, the mission at Landmark Lumber remains the same – ensuring proper stewardship of the environment to benefit both current and future generations.” Speaking on the measures in place to support their goal, Deavers explained, “We purchase lumber from resources that practice responsible woodland operations and support sustainable forestry initiatives.” The Softwood mills that Landmark Lumber relies on for its Softwoods have been verified as sustainable resources. Many of Landmark Lumber’s employees are forestry graduates from many prestigious institutions. Deavers offered, “All of our employees have respect for the environment and this valuable renewable resource that we are responsible for.” To further demonstrate their support of sound environmental practices, Landmark Lumber has developed its own Environmental Policy, which includes compliance with all environmental laws and regulations, coupled with an energy conservation program. Constable explained, “We are committed to consciously conserving resources through implementing waste-saving measures and actively participate in recycling programs. We supply a work environment that educates and encourages employee suggestions on improving performance and demands consideration of the environment in the decision making process.” Deavers added, “We invest a lot in people (customers, employees and suppliers). Long-term, mutually beneficial relationships are the key to weathering the downturns in the lumber markets. We also have an adventurous spirit. We are willing to take calculated risks and try new things. We believe in teamwork and commitment to a common goal from ownership, the sales team and the production crew. Our focus is the customer – to provide quality customer service and products at a fair price.” As to what sets them apart from others in the industry and perhaps the core of Landmark Lumber group, Deavers said, “Attention to detail and quality of product. Our inventory is run through a time-tested process – from arriving green, inspected, sorted and graded, kiln-dried then re-packaged. Our production crew works hard to provide the highest quality product to our customers.” Future plans for the operation are in expanding markets and abilities. “We are aggressively expanding our production and distribution capabilities,” Deavers said. “We will continue searching for new opportunities to grow either through new products/services, strategic partnerships or acquisitions. If you have a business development idea, give us a call.” For more information call 717-664-7373, or visit www.landmarklumber.us. n SFPA EXPO – Continued from page 7 optimization, drying, grading, sorting, packaging, and distribution. Onsite Activities SFPA announced the 2022 John Edgar Rhodes Sawmill Safety Excellence Awards during the Sawmill & Safety Awards Breakfast at the EXPO. This is the second year in a row there are seven mills receiving 2022 Sawmill Safety Awards with zero incidents among them. New this year included a welcome reception and The Lumber Yard, which expanded EXPO’s networking center with an outdoor-live feel that included wood picnic tables and activities. Attendees also had the option to attend Productivity & Efficiency: A Conference by Timber Processing co-located at the Forest Products EXPO. “With nearly one-third of U.S. Forested Land, Southern States produce more than 0 billion in forest products,” said Alaina Hanson CPA, SFPA’s director of administration. “Nashville was the perfect choice because it’s within easy driving distance for both Southern Pine sawmills and hardwood sawmills. The surrounding areas, including the Eastern U.S. hardwood community, represent 42 percent of all lumber manufactured in the United States.” Stay tuned to SFPAexpo.com for future host city and dates to be announced in the coming weeks. Booth sales for the 38th Forest Products Machinery & Equipment EXPO are scheduled to open in June 2024, while registration is scheduled to open in March 2025. n NELMA GUEST ARTICLE – Continued from page 9 1982 NELMA celebrated 50 years of service at their annual meeting in Boston. 2001 The heat treatment inspection program is launched at NELMA, beginning what is still a very important international program for the association. Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreement with the USDA APHIS, NELMA is an established certifying agency with approval to issue a Heat Treatment Certification to manufacturing member mills that ship direct or sell Softwood lumber destined for overseas customers. 2003 The first-ever Grader Competition is held between NELMA mills. 2006 The White Pine Series of Architectural Monographs are brought back to life with new issues. 2008 NELMA celebrates their 75th anniversary in New York City, going back to where it all began! 2010 The nelmaTV channel is launched on YouTube, providing free access to a plethora of how-to and informational videos. 2011 NELMA is the first grading agency to develop an iPhone Inspection application with which to conduct lumber inspections. 2012 1.29 billion board feet of renewable, sustainable lumber is produced by NELMA member mills. NELMA’s Sustainable Versatility Design Award for students is launched. 2014 The Grader Academy is introduced, taking a fun look at grading and placing it online for higher engagement and modernization of information needed across the board. 2015 Skip & Wane, the lumber industry’s first-ever old-school comic strip, is launched by NELMA. Issues saw Skip and Wane deal with aliens, mushrooms growing out of fake wood boards, and even Bigfoot. 2016 NELMA announces the addition of a new species to the SPFs grouping as Norway Spruce becomes the first new, major, U.S.-grown, Softwood species to be fully tested for strength values since the initial process for assigning design values by way of lumber testing of wood samples began in the 1920s. The inclusion of Norway Spruce was approved by the American Lumber Standard Committee in late 2016, following more than a year of work by NELMA to shepherd the species through the process. You might recognize the Norway Spruce, as it’s the most popular species chosen for the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree each year. 2017 NELMA merges with the Northern Softwood Lumber Bureau (NSLB), marking the first time two grade rules writing agencies have merged in North America. A Red Pine Committee was added to the NEL- MA structure, and the expanded footprint of the two agencies equals the Northeastern quadrant of the United States. 2019 NELMA begins a partnership with the Maine Cabin Masters to educate and promote the use of Eastern White Pine and SPFs lumber nationwide. 2023 NELMA celebrates 90 years of serving the lumber industry at their Continued on page 50 A PRIMARY PRODUCER OF PREMIUM PRODUCTS FROM LOG TO LUMBER Partap Forest Products now operates both sawmilling and reman facilities to produce the highest quality Western Red Cedar and Pacific Hem-Fir products available. As a primary producer we control all aspects of production to ensure the highest value is extracted from log to lumber, producing more than 110 million board feet annually. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR FULL RANGE OF PREMIUM PRODUCTS, CONTACT P: (604) 463-1525 E: sales@partap.ca PARTAP.CA Page 48 Softwood Forest Products Buyer • November/December 2023 Softwood Forest Products Buyer • November/December 2023 Page 49
