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Memorial
Calendar
Job Board
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CONTENTS
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H A R D W O O D M AT T E R S
T H E VO I C E O F T H E H A R DWO O D I N D U ST RY
THE MISSION OF NH LA
To serve NHLA Members engaged in the commerce of
North American hardwood lumber by: maintaining order,
structure and ethics in the changing global hardwood
marketplace; providing member services unique to the
hardwood lumber industry; driving collaboration across
the hardwood industry to promote demand for North
American hardwood lumber and advocate the interest of the hardwood community in public/private policy
issues; and building positive relationships within the global hardwood community.
November 2012 ▪ Issue 129
National Hardwood Lumber Association
PO Box 34518 ▪ Memphis, TN 38184-0518
901-377-1818 ▪ 901-382-6419 (fax)
info@nhla.com ▪ www.nhla.com
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
MISSION LEADERS
Scott Heidler
Heidler Hardwood Lumber Co.
President
Skip Holmes
Thomas & Proetz Lumber Co.
Unique Services
Pem Jenkins
Turn Bull Lumber Co.
Vice President
Charlie Netterville
Fred Netterville Lumber Co.
Industry Advocacy & Promotion
Dave Redmond
Highland Hardwood Sales, Inc.
Past President 2010-2012
Greg Patenaude
Péladeau Lumber, Inc.
Membership & Marketing
Mark A. Barford, CAE
Executive Director
Brent Stief
Huron Forest Products
Structure
NHLA STAFF
Gary Swaner
Swaner Hardwood Co.
Rules
Mark A. Barford, CAE
Executive Director
m.barford@nhla.com
David George
Creative Director
d.george@nhla.com
Renee Hornsby
Director of Communications/Editor
r.hornsby@nhla.com
The views of contributions do not necessarily reflect the positions of NHLA. All advertisements for Hardwood
Matters are accepted and published with the understanding that the advertiser and/or advertising agency are
authorized to publish the entire contents and subject matter thereof. The advertiser and/or advertising agency will
defend, indemnify and hold any claims or lawsuits for libel violations or right of privacy or publicity, plagiarisms,
copyright or trademark infringement and any other claims or lawsuits that may arise out of publication of such
advertisement. NHLA neither endorses nor makes any representation or guarantee as to the quality of goods and
services advertised in Hardwood Matters. Copyright 2012. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part
without written permission is prohibited.
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Lisa Browne
Convention Director
Rich Hascher
Inspector Training School Instructor
John Hester
Marketing Director
Dana Spessert
Chief Inspector
Denise Stewart
Director of Finance/CAO
For advertising inquiries:
Contact John Hester, Marketing Director at j.hester@nhla.com
or 901-399-7558.
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Jeff Durst
Hull Forest Products
Inspection Services
Orn Gudmundsson, Jr.
Northland Corporation
Finance
Mark Mah
Upper Canada Forest Products
Hardwood Promotion
Darwin Murray
McClain Forest Products
Continuing Education
Jim Reader
Downes & Reader Hardwood Co.
Membership
Joe Snyder
Fitzpatrick & Weller, Inc.
Rules
Jim Steen
Pike Lumber Co., Inc.
Inspector Training School
Stephanie Van Dystadt
DV Hardwoods
Communications & Marketing
ADVERTISER INDEX
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AHC Hardwood Group
American Hardwood Industries
Batey, LTD
Breeze Dried, Inc.
Brewco Incorporated
C.S. Industries, LLC
Dunavant Global Logistics Group
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Elimbs, LLC
Industrial Vision Systems, Inc.
Laidig Systems, Inc.
NHLA Inspector Training School
NHLA Inspector Services
Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual
Insurance Company
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Pike Lumber Company, Inc.
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SII Dry Kilns
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Simply Computing International, Inc.
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Stringer Industries, Inc.
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U•C Coatings Corporation
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Wood-Mizer Products, Inc.
Kim Vollinger
W. M. Cramer Lumber Co.
Convention
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CONT RI BUTORS
Dana Spessert began working for NHLA as Chief Inspector in September 2010. He is
responsible for maintaining the integrity of the NHLA grading rules by supervising the
Association’s field staff of six full time inspectors.
Dana is a native of West Virginia were he was born into the lumber industry – his father
having graduated from NHLA Inspection School in 1962. He started his career by
working at their family owned sawmill and later graduated from the NHLA Inspector
Training School in the spring of 1986. He worked independently as a lumber inspector
for several sawmill and lumber yards in the areas surrounding Elkins, W.Va. Dana was
also employed by Colonial Millworks, Ltd. for five years as a production supervisor
and spent the last nine years working for Coastal Lumber Company as Quality Control
Manager. He is a graduate of the Dale Carnegie Leadership Training Course.
Randy Wilson is a NHLA National Inspector based in Dongguan, China. He
is a graduate of the Inspector Training School 96th Class and served as the 97th
class assistant for Joe Snyder.
Randy holds a Master’s Degree in History from East Tennessee State University
in Johnson City, Tenn. He has spent time in South America as well as Russia
and will make a great addition to the team. His duties will be mainly in the areas
of international inspections as well as covering the mid-south region (Arkansas,
Mississippi and Tennessee). Randy can be reached by domestic phone 901-409-6475
or mobile china +86 1892 8222 470 or by email at r.wilson@nhla.com.
Crystal Oldham is the Executive Director of the Hardwood Forest
Foundation and the former NHLA Director of Education. As the
DOE she oversaw all things education for the Association, including
the Inspector Training School and Continuing Education programs.
Prior to joining NHLA, Crystal served as Consumer Education
Coordinator for the State of Tennessee Department of Financial
Institutions. Previously, she served as News Director for Thunderbolt
Broadcasting. As News Director, Crystal gathered, wrote and
produced newscasts for the company’s three radio stations. She
also served as a Staff Reporter for Northwest Tennessee Times and
Freelance Writer for the Weakley County Press.
Crystal holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with an
emphasis in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Tennessee
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PRESIDENT’S
MESSAGE
THEINSPECTORTRAININGSCHOOL:
IMPORTANTINTHEPASTAND
THEFUTURE
Does your company need a competitive advantage in today’s market? I can’t think of
a greater advantage than knowing exactly what you are purchasing and being able to
supply your customer with exactly what they need! How do you achieve this without a
complete understanding of the grading rules for hardwood lumber?
I graduated in the 95th class of the NHLA Inspector Training School and cannot imagine
buying or selling hardwood lumber in today’s market without a complete understanding
of the grading rules.
NHLA was originally founded to establish uniform grading and rules of measurement
for the trade of North American hardwoods. After the formulation of these rules, NHLA
saw the need to develop the Inspector Training School to ensure the proper implementation
of these rules. The School graduated the first class in 1948 and since then has produced
more than 7,200 properly instructed graders! The School, located in Memphis at NHLA
headquarters, currently has 14 students enrolled in the 169th class. The need for these
educated inspectors in the market place is reinforced by the constant postings on the
NHLA job board for inspectors.
As we look to the future, we now have a vehicle that will help guarantee the important
role the Inspector Training School plays in our industry.
THE INSPECTOR TRAINING SCHOOL
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION – ITSEF
For the past four years, many Inspector Training School graduates have attended the
Alumni receptions provided by NHLA at the Annual Conventions. At the second
Alumni reception, while reminiscing about their days at the School, the concept of
establishing a foundation was first conceived. The NHLA Board of Managers approved
support and funding for the establishment of the Inspector Training School Educational
Foundation (ITSEF) to ensure the financial sustainability of the School for future
generations. In 2011, by-laws for the new foundation were drafted, and in August
of 2012 the foundation was approved by the IRS as a 501c3 for tax exempt status
and is now eligible to receive tax exempt charitable donations from donors who
wish to financially participate in the Foundation’s vision.
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I graduated in the 95th
class of the NHLA
Inspector Training School
and cannot imagine buying
or selling hardwood lumber
in today’s market without a
complete understanding of
the grading rules.
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PRESIDENT’S
MESSAGE
ITSEF was introduced at the NHLA Convention in Chicago and the
response has been overwhelming. Already, ITSEF has received pledges
and charitable donations from generous donors who are passionate
about the School, and want to ensure that future generations have
the same opportunities the School provided for them. During the
Chicago Convention, Milton Cole, owner of Cole Hardwoods and
a 16th class NHLA Inspector Training School graduate, addressed
the convention and spoke to the importance of the NHLA grading
rules, and why teaching the proper application of these rules is
necessary to maintain structure in our industry. Following his
presentation, Mr. Cole endorsed ITSEF and made a gracious
pledge while encouraging others in attendance to do the same.
It is important to note that tax exempt charitable donations received,
whether small or large, restricted or unrestricted, revocable or
irrevocable, are all greatly appreciated and will be responsibly managed
by the Foundation Board of Trustees. The funds will only be used
to support, improve and promote the Inspector Training School!
Opportunities to contribute and support the Foundation are available
in this publication or you can contact NHLA directly. Please also note
a new ITSEF website will be launched in the near future.
Rules of Measurement and the grading rules are the back bone of
NHLA and the trade of hardwood lumber, but the Rules themselves
do not serve the end purpose without properly trained inspectors
to implement them. The need for the School is proven, so please
think about how much this industry has done for you, and donate
generously to ITSEF!
Sincerely,
Scott Heidler
Heidler Hardwood Lumber Co.
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S
MESSAGE
THREELEGSOFTHESTOOL:
CONVENTION,INSPECTIONSERVICES
ANDTHEINSPECTORTRAININGSCHOOL
I would like to welcome Scott Heidler as he takes over the elected leader reigns for
an Association that is focused on the primary issue of helping to advance the general
welfare of its members. I encourage you to read his letter this month which explains
and encourages support for the newly formed Inspector Training School Educational
Foundation. The School is one of the “three legs of the stool” that comprise much of the
efforts of the NHLA staff, the other two being convention and inspection services. There
are of course many other activities that keep the staff busy but in the end it all comes back
to support of these three main areas.
CONVENTION
Chicago proved to be an excellent host to a well attended meeting, loaded with speakers
and panelists, and time allowed for the more than 800 attendees to meet formally and
informally. One educational highlight was the International Buyers Panel supplied and
moderated by Michael Snow, the Executive Director of AHEC. AHEC was one of nine
other associations that held their annual meeting at the NHLA Convention and we
welcome all of them with open arms. We head to Fort Worth, Texas next year (October
2–5) for the 2013 Annual Convention and hope to welcome each of you there as well.
INSPECTION SERVICES
Although there has been some reduction in administrative staff this year, the inspection
services staff has been enhanced with the addition of several contractors, and an expansion
of the duties of the NHLA Inspectors to serve as the eyes and ears of the Association. The
field inspectors spend a majority of their time in training and quality control while Chief
Inspector Dana Spessert travels throughout the world and North America to maintain the
quality and consistency of those efforts.
INSPECTOR TRAINING SCHOOL
The Inspector Training School has faced some challenges in drawing a minimum class
size in recent years due to the condition of the industry. Classes have been as small as 6
graduates; with a capacity of 75 and will soon graduate the 169th class of 14 students.
Through it all, instructor Rich Hascher has done a great job of providing the full
curriculum for all students and the Association has supported the School financially.
Recently, the NHLA Inspector Training School Committee with approval by the
NHLA Board of Managers established a separate foundation (Inspector Training School
Educational Foundation) to support and enhance the student’s overall School experience.
President Heidler provides a detailed outline of ITSEF in this month’s President’s Message.
As I reported at the NHLA Convention, your NHLA remains strong and prepared to meet
the ever growing challenges of the hardwood lumber business. Thank you to all members
for your continued support.
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I would like to welcome
Scott Heidler as he takes
over the elected leader’s
reigns for an Association
that is focused on the
primary issue of helping
to advance the general
welfare of its members.
Sincerely,
Mark Barford, CAE, Executive Director
National Hardwood Lumber Association
www.nhla.com
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I NSIDE NHLA
NHLA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
TRAVELS TO ASIA IN SUPPORT OF
INCREASED NORTH AMERICAN
HARDWOOD SALES
NHLA LAUNCHES BLOG
Executive Director Mark Barford returned from a recent trip to
Southeast Asia where he was able to accomplish a number of items
in support of increased North American hardwood sales into the
world market. The first stop was to the marketplace in Guangdong,
China to visit nearly 300 vendors of hardwoods. In the market,
NHLA has a small office where NHLA Inspector Randy Wilson
is based and other NHLA employed inspectors work from time
to time. The next stop was to Hong Kong to visit with American
Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) staff, then off to work with
the staff at the Malaysian Timber Council Global WoodMart in
Kuala Lumpur. In addition to the AHEC booth, sixteen U.S. based
exporters exhibited together and made up a sizable proportion
of the total exhibits. While at the show, Mark participated in the
International Conference on Market Requirements for Timber and
Timber Products discussing the upcoming world requirements for
imports and exports of hardwood lumber and products.
The NHLA blog, while currently in the start-up phase, will
provide articles, press releases, guides and key trends in industry
specific topics, including posts form the Executive Director and
Chief Inspector. Members are encouraged to follow along, post
comments and suggest topics for future entries.
The NHLA Blog for North American hardwood lumber, grading
rules, inspection, and general Association and industry news has
official launched at www.nhla.com.
“The trip was full with a lot of activity squeezed into a fairly
short period of time,” Barford noted. “The excitement for North
American hardwoods remains high in Asia but clearly there is
some anxiety from these producing countries to know when the
consuming economies of the United States and Europe will return
and increase the demand for their products. Until they regain that
confidence, there may be some ebb and flow in these markets as
evidenced by the relatively small attendance in KL of hardwood
lumber purchasers.” Photo courtesy of Turnstone Singapore.
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MEMORIALS
IN MEMORIAM:
MARY FRANCES KOETTER
IN MEMORIAM:
ROBERT “BOB” W. SLOCUM, JR.
Mary Frances Koetter, age 72, passed away at home on October 10,
2012. Mary Frances, wife of Tom Koetter and mother to Randy, Rick,
Jerry, Brian, and T.J. Is the co‐founder of Koetter Woodworking. Over
the years, Mary Frances served as the secretary/treasurer to Koetter
Woodworking and oversaw accounting, human resources and most
importantly, her family. She touched the lives of many people.
Bob Slocum, 62, of Cary, North Carolina passed away on October
16, 2012 at UNC Rex Healthcare in Raleigh with his family at his
side. Bob graduated from North Carolina State University with a
Forestry Management Degree. He started his career as a field forester
for the state of Virginia and later served as vice president for forestry
policy and research of the American Forest Council in Washington, DC.
Though Mary Frances was never one who wished to be recognized
for her contributions, she was selfless in giving of her time, talent and
treasure. Behind the scenes, you would always find her identifying
and supporting whatever cause that needed attention. Mary Frances’
devotion to her faith, family, community, and friends was evident
to all that knew her and were fortunate to have her as a part of their
lives. Mary Frances is survived by her husband, Tom Koetter; sons,
Randy (Sis), Rick (Shirley), Jerry (Trisha), Brian (Sarah), T.J. (Lisa), 16
grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, brother, Mike Newton, sisters,
Jane Wiseman, Joan Dohoney, Kate Lasley, Carol Smith, Rita Becht,
Helene Hart.
For the past 24 years, Bob served as the Executive Vice President
of the North Carolina Forestry Association, where he personally
directed the association’s legislative efforts at both the state and
federal level. Under his guidance, the NCFA has grown into one
of the top forestry associations in the nation with nearly 4,000
members throughout the state. One of Bob’s top achievements was
the “Right to Practice Forestry” legislation that was passed in 2005.
Expressions of sympathy may go to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of
America (www.alzfdn.org) or Hosaprus (www.hosparus.org)
Throughout his career, Bob was a key participant on numerous
state committees and task forces that were established to review the
environment and/or forests. Most recently, he served on the North
Carolina Agriculture and Forestry Awareness Study Commission, the
Wetlands Task Force, the Board of Directors of the North Carolina
Biofuels Center, the North Carolina Agricultural Development and
Farmland Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Committee and was a
charter member of the National Council on Private Forests.
Bob was an active supporter of the Wolfpack and a former board
member of the North Carolina State University Natural Resource
Foundation. Most recently, he served as a member of the Athletics
Council at North Carolina State University and an adjunct professor
for the North Carolina State College of Natural Resources.
Bob is survived by his wife of 35 years, Linda Slocum; their three
sons: Wes and his wife Mandy of Charlotte, Matt and his wife
Courtney of Raleigh, and Ryan and his wife Danielle of Raleigh; and
his brother David H. Slocum, his wife Sandra, and their two sons
Phil and Brooks of Richmond, VA.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that those who would like
to make contributions in Bob’s memory do so by contributing to the
Bob Slocum Scholarship Fund. Send checks made payable to:
Bob Slocum Forestry Communication Scholarship Fund
North Carolina State University
Campus Box 8010
Raleigh, NC 27695
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ROUGH CUT – WOODWORKIN
WITH TOMMY MAC
PBS production showcases
the art of woodworking
By Crystal Oldham
With a face made for television and a talent that shocks and awes
some of the world’s finest woodworkers, Tommy MacDonald and
his show, Emmy Nominated Rough Cut- Woodworking with Tommy
Mac, puts his craft at the forefront of ‘do it yourself ’ productions.
And it’s showing the world just how cool woodworking really is.
The show allows viewers to step into MacDonald’s Canton, Mass.
shop and join him in creating magnificent furniture pieces in a
way that is appealing to audiences of all ages.
“Woodworking is cool because anyone can do it to some degree
and it’s one of those things that can be fun to show off to family
and friends…every woodworker loves to say, ‘Yeah, I built that,’”
MacDonald said.
“Rough Cut seeks to show audiences how hip it really is by
featuring many different styles and we have great special guests
who are talented in what they do. For example, carvers, glass
blowers and metal workers. And we have really fun road trips to
cool places around the country that viewers really love.”
Season 3 of MacDonald’s show premiered Oct. 6.
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“I know season three will exceed expectations set by seasons one and two. And I expect it
to continue to be one of the best woodworking programs available anywhere. My crew and
I feel Rough Cut has a great line-up of projects that will be enjoyed by woodworkers and
non-woodworkers alike,” MacDonald said.
Any lumberman can appreciate MacDonald’s desire to highlight wood in its natural and
finished states as he takes his viewers from the ‘rough cut’ lumber to the showcase floor
with his craft.
“With the help of Massachusetts-based lumber companies such as Downes & Reader
and Berkshire Products, I have been able to obtain some really awesome wood. I have an
unwavering attitude about what goes onto television and I only use rough cut materials…
all of my furniture starts with a rough piece of wood,” MacDonald said.
“No two pieces of wood are alike. If you pay attention to the differences, you can make a
piece of furniture that is uniquely different than any other,” MacDonald added.
MacDonald’s desirable woods evolve, as does his craft. He enjoys working with mahogany,
tiger maple, cherry and ambrosia maple the most.
As the youngest boy of nine children growing up in New England, MacDonald learned
early on how to work with his hands by helping his father around the house, but it wasn’t
until decades later, when Bob Villa visited MacDonald’s prestigious North Bennet Street
craftsmanship school in Boston, did he think he could build a career with his
woodworking skills.
“Bob Villa has always been an inspiration to me. I remember watching him in the early
80’s and when he came to my school to do a spotlight on it I was building a secretary
that he featured on his show. Eventually, I appeared as a guest on three of his segments,”
MacDonald said.
Villa’s visit led MacDonald to producing more than 350 web videos during a four year
period until he signed a three year sponsorship deal with Woodcraft and PBS picked up
his show.
“I am forever grateful for Woodcraft seeing value in and supporting my television show. I
truly feel and believe it provides an opportunity for people out there who are interested in
woodworking to gain knowledge and knowhow that can lead them to building something
they can be proud of,” MacDonald said.
Beyond his success as a renowned woodworker, MacDonald’s talents have led him to
achieving great recognition outside the woodshop.
In addition to receiving three Telly Awards, Rough Cut has been nominated for a Daytime
Emmy Award each year it has been on the air.
“I am totally blown away and humbled by the Emmy nominations. It is a true testament to
the long standing and continuing production by WGBH, the Boston affiliate that produces
my show. I am just proud to be a part of it,” MacDonald said.
In a time when most find themselves sitting in a chair that was mass produced overseas by
machines and lacking individuality, as well as quality, MacDonald focuses on the details of
his craft.
“Today’s mass produced furniture is more about meeting a desired price point so it is
inevitable things like superior joinery and hand work will be less prevalent. The old saying,
‘You get what you pay for’ has a lot of weight when it comes to furniture. I am not saying
it is a bad thing because meeting price points has its place, too, but for me and makers like
me, it is really all about quality,” MacDonald said.
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While MacDonald has experience in building city infrastructure,
including bridges, skyscrapers and tunnels such as Boston’s Big Dig, he
finds furniture making to be the most challenging construction he has
ever done and that is why he loves it.
“I am drawn to furniture making because it is the most difficult building
I have ever attempted…the wild thing about furniture making is that
for thousands of years there have been so many different styles from
all around the world. It is impossible to get stagnant as an artist,”
MacDonald said.
“I am totally blown away and humbled by the Emmy
nominations. It is a true testament to the long standing and
continuing production by WGBH, the Boston affiliate that
produces my show. I am just proud to be a part of it”
MacDonald incorporates many of these styles into his show as he seeks to
educate viewers on his craft and art.
“I want to continue to present woodworking in such a way that makes it
accessible to anyone who is interested… I try to turn on a light for people
by presenting the craft and material truly the way that they are. And we
don’t stick to one style of furniture making,” MacDonald said.
One thing is certain; MacDonald’s skills in both woodworking and as a
television personality bring the beauty of the forest products industry to
the forefront by placing it in millions of homes year after year. And most
lumbermen will find pride in seeing the world’s most renewable natural
resource showcased the way MacDonald does it.
Check your local public television listings for Rough Cut – Woodworking
with Tommy Mac show times or visit http://roughcutwoodworking.com.
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MAKING IT WORK
Breeze Dried Lumber Drying Lathe
Breeze Dried Inc. is located in Tillsonburg in the heart of the Carolinian Forest zone of
Southern Ontario, Canada. The unique design of the Breeze Dried lumber drying lathe
was invented by David Townsend in 1995 and remains under patent protection in Canada,
the United States and Europe.
The Breeze Dried lathe design provides superior air flow through lumber in the drying
process whether in the yard or in kilns. This helps eliminate or greatly reduce the need for
chemical treatments to prevent bacterial and enzyme stain, making lumber drying less
costly and more eco-friendly. It has been estimated that the Breeze Dried lathe design
has resulted in cost savings of $250 million in the North American lumber industry.
Breeze Dried continues to manufacture and sell the original Breeze Dried stick
throughout North America and Europe. To enquire about purchasing sticks so that you
can start realizing the savings of the Breeze Dried stick, please call 519-842-6841 today.
The parent company Townsend Lumber has been manufacturing lumber since 1959 and is
the largest hardwood and kiln-drying facility in Southern Ontario. The sawmill produces
grade lumber from 4/4 to 10/4 in all species. Certified heat treating is also available. Visit
online at townsendlumber.com and breezedried.com or call the office at 519-842-7381.
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C.S. Industries Offers Two Distinct Services
C.S. Industries (CSI) offers hardwood producers two distinct
services; In-Line moisture meters where clients get full control of
the moisture content in their production lines checking each and
every board plus offering an array of statistics for analytical and
marketing use. CSI offers both linear and transversal lines and can
integrate with your kilns as well for a complete solution.
CSI represents the world leader in Hydro-Thermal modification
plants, Moldrup from Denmark, where they offer their clients a
100 percent secure plant environment (no-burns!), easy operation
with loads of process schedules and most important, a process
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CSI and its personnel have been operating in the hardwood
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MAKING IT WORK
Dunavant Logistics Group Delivers
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With more than 50 years of achievements in global supply
chain management, Dunavant Logistics Group is uniquely
qualified to solve and manage complex problems for any
channel of distribution needed in the hardwood lumber
industry, including ocean and domestic freight needs. This is
due in part to the fact that Dunavant owns and operates its
own drayage company for international exports and imports
for customers in the Gulf Coast and Southeastern United
States. Coupled with Dunavant’s personalized customer
service, offering one main contact managing the global door-to-door transportation and logistics needs of companies,
Dunavant is the single-source solution for supply chain, both
domestic and international.
To complement their end-to-end global supply chain services,
Dunavant offers complete documentation services including
Bill of Lading, certificates of origin, phytosanitary certificates,
export declarations and letters of credit. Dunavant’s global
team will gladly counsel you on continuous or single-entry
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Find out what sets Dunavant apart from the rest! Hardwood
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PIKE LUMBER COMPANY MAKING IT WORK
Pike Lumber Company in Akron, Indiana, is Northern Indiana’s largest manufacturer and distributor of kiln-dried hardwood lumber. Operating three
modern sawmills in Indiana, Pike Lumber Company offers one of the broadest product lines in the industry. Its inventory consists of White Oak and
Red Oak (including Rift and Quartered), Walnut, Hard Maple, Hickory, Cherry, Ash, Basswood, Soft Maple and Poplar. Stock thicknesses range from
4/4 through 12/4, and 16/4 in select items. Mixed trailer and container loads are Pike Lumber Company’s specialty. Try Pike Brand Hardwoods once…
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Utility Watch by SII
Utility Watch by SII is a new offering from SII Dry Kilns which allows the owner to dynamically
adjust fan speeds during periods of peak energy demand as determined by the local utility company,
resulting in reduced power consumption and aggressively lowering electricity costs. When peak
periods of demand have passed, normal operation is automatically restored.
Utility Watch can be prioritized by kiln, lowering airflow for designated kilns, while avoiding sensitive
species that might suffer from reduced velocities. Realized cost savings have been dramatic. I was very impressed with the SII Utility Watch program. As soon as we delivered our utility
signal to our new SII Control System it was working. The program is very easy to understand
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U•C Coatings Providing Additional Value
to Hardwood Producers
Conserving and enhancing the value of hardwoods worldwide – this
has been the focus of U•C Coatings Corporation for more than 30 years.
Starting in 1981 with ANCHORSEAL®, the industry standard for log and
lumber end sealer, U•C Coatings has developed new products over the
years to provide additional value to hardwood producers. LogSavers®
and FlitchSavers® are the innovative plastic stitches that are used instead
of s-irons for holding splits in logs – no iron stains, no damage to saws
or slicing equipment. Shade-Dri® mesh shade cloth protects logs and
lumber from the elements and can be used for simple covers or entire
shade structures. GEMPAINT® and GEMPAINT*PLUS®, water-based paints
for dry lumber, visually enhance hardwood lumber bundles for strong
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New Products from Wood-Mizer
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Wood-Mizer continues to be on the cutting edge as a manufacturer of
band blades and blade maintenance equipment. New products include
the 3" blade which is an excellent and more economical replacement for
4" and wider bands. Another new addition is the carbide-tipped blade
for cutting tropical and extremely hard wood species.
The BMS500 blade sharpener was recently announced to the U.S. market and is designed to handle up to 3" blades with the performance
to sharpen hundreds of blades per week. If sharpening requirements are for lower volumes, the new BMS200 and BMS250 models will meet needs as steady performers with minimal downtime and easy
setup. All Wood-Mizer sharpeners are based on proven CBN wheel
technology with sharpening wheels manufactured by Wood-Mizer to
meet precise specifications.
In addition, the BMT250 tooth setter has been upgraded and sets the bar
for accurate and consistent sets on band blades up to 3". This machine is
designed with an automatic feed system that ensures blades will be in
top shape for maximum performance.
Wood-Mizer is passionately dedicated to offering the latest blade and blade
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CALENDAR
WH EREINTHEWOR LDISN H LA?
I N DUSTRYEVENTS
115th Annual IHLA Convention
& Exposition
The Big 5, International Building &
Construction Show
Indianapolis,IN|February5–7,2013
Attending:MarkBarford,CAE,
ExecutiveDirector
JohnHester,MarketingDirector
Dubai,UAE|November5–8
Hardwood Federation/HFPAC
Board Meeting
Saudi Build
Riyahd,SaudiArabia|November11–14
Appalachian Lumbermen’s Club
Hickory,NC|January8,2013
Washington,DC|February13–14,2013
Participating:ReneeHornsby,Directorof
Communications
Domotex 2013
AHMI 2013 Annual Meeting
NewDelhi,India|January31–February3,2013
Orlando,FL|February28–March3,2013
Attending:MarkBarford,CAE,
ExecutiveDirector
HMA 2013 National Conference & Expo
Charleston,SC|March11–13,2013
Attending:MarkBarford,CAE,
ExecutiveDirector
KFIA 2013 Annual Meeting
Lexington,KY|April3–5,2013
Attending:JohnHester,MarketingDirector
NHLA Board Meeting
PalmBeach,FL|April17–19,2013
Hannover,Germany|January12–15,2013
Delhiwood
Ecobuild 2013
London,UK|March5–7,2013
Malaysian International Furniture
Fair (MIFF)
KualaLumpur,Malaysia|March5–9,2013
6th Vietnam International Furniture
& Home Accessories Fair
HoChiMinhCity,Vietnam|March11–14,2013
Appalachian Lumbermen’s Club
Greensboro,NC|March12,2013
Domotex asia/CHINAFLOOR
Shanghai,China|March26–28,2013
EDUCATION&TRAIN I NG
Inspector Training School – 169th
Class Graduation
Memphis,TN|December14
NHLAHeadquarters
Contact:BeckyMiller|901-399-7569
b.miller@nhla.com
NWFA Wood Flooring Expo
Dallas,Texas|April2–5,2013
IWPA World of Wood Convention
Vancouver,BC|April17–19,2013
Inspector Training School – 170th Class
Memphis,TN
January7–April12,2013
NHLAHeadquarters
Instructor:RichHascher,
NHLAInstructor
Contact:BeckyMiller|901-399-7569
b.miller@nhla.com
View a complete list of events and programs at nhla.com
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WHERE IN THE
WORLD IS NHLA?
By Randy Wilson, NHLA National Inspector
The first element is the seemingly renewed and heightened awareness
for accuracy and adherence to the NHLA grading rules and standards
among most North American suppliers. The NHLA inspection staff
has witnessed a steady increase in demand for services, which include
training seminars, quality checks, and enlistment into the NHLA
Certified Program. The Inspector Training School enrollment is even
up just a tick. Requests for information and interest of such services
are even being garnered from farther abroad. Mexico has shown keen
interest as well as key markets further south in Brazil, Peru and Chile.
It would seem the global hardwood industry is starting to key itself
towards NHLA grading rules and standards.
It would seem the global hardwood
industry is starting to key itself towards
NHLA grading rules and standards.
NHLA Inspector Randy Wilson is based in Guangdong, China.
He can be reached by email at r.wilson@nhla.com, domestic phone
901-409-6475 or mobile china +86 1892 8222 470
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®
The second basic element involved in this current trend is taking
place here in China. NHLA’s intense education appears to be showing
dividends. Spot checks of lumber are becoming more frequent while
full-blown inspections are becoming much less so. In part this trend
is being caused by the fact that the Chinese customer base is far more
knowledgeable than before and thus can now recognize the material
better using their trained inspectors. This is being complemented
within the Chinese market by the fact that lumber buyers are
becoming more knowledgeable and savvy when purchasing North
American hardwoods. They are becoming increasingly aware of what
their needs are and are thus able to specify to the suppliers what
material they desire. To be sure, there have bumps along this path
during the past year, but it seems a corner has been turned.
®
There has been an interesting development here in China of late.
Dispute inspection requests are down, while simultaneously those
that are occurring are beginning to be of a less drastic nature. This
past summer, there were times when the NHLA branch in China was
receiving two requests per day. Throughout the early fall, things have
appeared to settle down in regard to dispute inspections. I believe there
are two major elements contributing to this current trend.
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RULES
CORNER
RULES CHANGE YEAR: PROPOSALS ACCEPTED UNTIL MARCH 31, 2013
By Dana Spessert, NHLA Chief Inspector
NHLA was formed more than 115 years ago to establish a standard
set of grading rules for the inspection of hardwoods. In the
beginning NHLA established a means by which to keep the rules
viable and pertinent in the ever changing hardwood market. In the
earlier years, the rules were reviewed and changed on an annual basis
in order to evolve more rapidly but in more recent years converted to
a four year rotation.
This year marks the beginning of the next rules change year and I am
happy to announce that we will be accepting rules change proposals
beginning now until the end of March 2013.
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS OF NHLA
ARTICLE XIII—INSPECTION RULES
Section 1 The President shall annually appoint the Chairman, Vice
Chairman and not less than eleven other members of the Inspection
Rules Committee. Members of this committee shall be representative
of various segments of the industry and be selected from the Active
Membership.
Section 2 Seven members shall constitute a quorum.
Section 3 The Rules Committee shall meet quadrennially and the
President may call a special meeting of the Rules Committee. The
quadrennial or special meeting shall be held not less than 120 days
prior to the annual meeting of the Association at a time and place
designated by the President.
Section 4 The members of the Association shall be given 30 days
prior written notice of the time and place of the quadrennial or
special meeting of the Rules Committee, together with a copy of the
proposals to be considered at such meeting. Any member may attend
said meeting, provided he advises the NHLA office at least one week
prior to the meeting.
Section 5 At the quadrennial or special meeting, the Inspection
Rules Committee shall consider each proposed rules change
submitted in writing by a member of the Association to the Secretary
on or before March 31 of that year. The Rules Committee shall
have the right to approve or reject a proposed rules change or,
with the consent of the original proposer, approve a proposed rules
change with alterations, amendments or changes acceptable to the
Committee. The approval or rejection of a proposal shall be made by
a majority vote of the Committee. The Inspection Rules Committee
shall have the discretion to conduct research necessary to determine
the impact on the industry by any proposed rules change.
Section 6 Following the quadrennial or special meeting of the
Rules Committee, all proposed rules changes approved by the Rules
Committee shall be submitted by the Secretary to the members not
less than 45 days prior to the Annual Meeting. During the Annual
Meeting, the Rules Committee shall convene and hold an open
forum to discuss such proposed rules changes.
Continued on page 22
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at the nhLa JOB BOarD
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JOB BOARD
Lumber Inspector
Rutland Lumber, a stable company located in south Mississippi just two
hours from New Orleans and the Gulf Coast is seeking a Lumber Inspector
to inspect kiln-dried lumber. A NHLA Inspector Training School graduate
or equivalent is preferred. Insurance, profit sharing and year-end bonus
is included. Salary is dependent upon experience. Qualified candidates
should contact Tom at tduncan@rutlandlumber.com or call 601-765-8892.
Rutland Lumber
PO Box 2349 | Collins, MS
601-765-8892 | 601-765-4352 (fax)
Bandsaw Filer
Walters Brothers Lumber Mfg., Inc., a family owned business since 1936
has an opening for a Bandsaw Filer. Duties include bench and sharpen
wide bandsaw blades, sharpen chipper and planer knives and light mill
maintenance. The ideal candidate will have several years of experience.
Salary is negotiable and health insurance, vacation, holiday pay and
pension are included. To apply contact Tom at: 715-945-2217.
Walters Brothers Lumber Mfg., Inc.
PO Box 158 | Radisson, WI 54867
715-945-2217 | 715-945-2878 (fax)
Lumber Inspector
Porosky Lumber Co., Inc. is looking for a highly motivated and experienced
lumber inspector. NHLA graduate is required. Competitive wage, health
insurance, 401K, paid vacation and holidays. To apply send resume via
email to: scott@poroskylumber.com
Porosky Lumber Co., Inc.
1903 Crosstown Hwy | Preston Park, PA 18455
570-798-2326 | www.poroskylumber.com
Lumber Inspector
Hull Forest Products is seeking experienced lumber inspectors to grade
hardwood lumber; who can grow into positions of greater responsibility in
production and sales. Salary is competitive. To apply, please fax or email
your resume.
Hull Forest Products
101 Hampton Road | Pomfret Center, CT 06259
800-353-3331 | www.hullforest.com
Lumber Inspector
Brenneman Lumber Company is looking for a Lumber Inspector to grade
green and kiln dried hardwoods. NHLA Inspection School graduate is
preferred but not mandatory. Non NHLA graduates must have sufficient
education and experience. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Mt.
Vernon, Ohio. Benefits include 401k, paid vacations, and health, dental and
life insurance. Salary is dependent upon on experience. Send resume to
Charlie Brenneman at charlie@brennemanlumber.com
Brenneman Lumber Co.
51 Parrott St. | P.O. Box 951
Mt. Vernon, OH 43050
740-397-0573 | 740-392-9498 (fax)
www.brennemanlumber.com
Current job openings are posted by NHLA member companies at
www.nhla.com free of charge. All positions are posted for 30 days and
openings can be renewed if necessary. Questions regarding job postings
should be directed to Renee Hornsby at r.hornsby@nhla.com.
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Section 7 Following the Annual Meeting, the Secretary shall mail
a written ballot to the Active Members setting forth each proposed
rules change. Each Active Member may vote for or against the
proposed rules change provided such ballot is returned to and
received by the Secretary within 30 days from the date on the ballot.
A rules change shall be adopted by the Association upon such change
receiving a favorable vote on a two-thirds majority of the votes
properly cast by the Active Members of the Association. An approved
rules change shall be effective on the second January 1st following
the approval.
forum and on the written ballot to be mailed following the Annual
Meeting. Should two or more conflicting rules changes be placed on
the ballot, they shall be coupled so that a vote may be cast for only one
of the proposed rules changes. Multiple votes on the conflicting rules
changes will not be allowed.
Section 8 Only those proposed rules changes that have been
approved by the Rules Committee at the quadrennial or special meeting
shall be discussed at the open forum or voted on by written ballot;
provided, however, that if a proposed rules change shall have twice
been disapproved by the Rules Committee, the proposed member may
present such proposal at the open forum and then by written ballot to
the members upon giving written notice to the Secretary not less 30
days before the Annual Meeting. The Secretary shall notify the members
of such request and place such proposal upon the agenda of the open
Please submit all rules change proposals or questions to the Chief
Inspector. Proposals can be submitted via email, fax or mail.
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Section 9 Members of the Association may, at any time, informally
submit changes to the inspection rules for review by the Inspection
Rules Committee.
(Note: Proposed changes must comply with Section 5 of Article XIII.)
Email to: rules@nhla.com
Fax to: 901-382-6419, Attention Chief Inspector Dana Spessert
Mail to: NHLA
Attention Chief Inspector, Dana Spessert
PO Box 34518
Memphis, TN 38184-0518
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TEAM NHLA
Having trouble getting shipments delivered to
your supplier without an adjustment?
Could you possibly be sending the wrong grades
to the wrong customers?
Is your workforce ready for a tune up?
If you answered yes to any of these questions
then please contact NHLA to schedule training
from the experts!
To schedule on-site training
and lumber inspection services
contact Chief Inspector,
Dana Spessert at 901-399-7551
or d.spessert@nhla.com.