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J U LY 2 01 3
H A R DWO O D M AT T E R S
T H E VO I C E O F T H E H A R DWOO D I N D U ST RY
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President’s Message
Executive Director’s
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Registration Information
Schedule of Events
Educational Seminars
Special Events
Hardwood Forest
Foundation Events
2013 NHLA Convention
Sponsors
Exhibit Hall Map
Exhibitors
2013 Convention
Registration Form
IN THIS ISSUE...
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Meet This Year’s
Keynote Speakers
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Meet the Presenting
Sponsor: Lumbermen’s
Underwriting Alliance
CONTENTS
W W W. N H L A C O N V E N T I O N . C O M
J U LY 2 0 1 3 H A R D W O O D M AT T E R S C O N V E N T I O N P R E V I E W
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H A R D WOO D M A T 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.
July 2013 ▪ Issue 136
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 & exhibiting 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 Advocacy
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
For convention & sponsorship inquiries:
Contact Lisa Browne, Convention Director at l.browne@nhla.com
or 901-399-7567.
Stephanie Van Dystadt
DV Hardwoods
Communications & Marketing
For convention registration inquiries:
Contact Trisha Clariana, Office Manager at t.clariana@nhla.com
or 901-399-7552.
Kim Vollinger
W. M. Cramer Lumber Co.
Convention
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ADVERTISER INDEX
ADVERTISER INDEX
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AHC Hardwood Group
American Hardwood Industries
Baillie Lumber Company
Breeze Dried, Inc.
Brewco Incorporated
Buchanan Hardwoods
Cascade Hardwood Group
Cole Hardwood
CS Industries, LLC
Dakota Hardwoods
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DMSi Software
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Dunavant Global Logistics Group
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Elimbs, LLC
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The Jacobs Team
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Industrial Timber & Lumber
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Industrial Vision Systems, Inc.
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Inter-State Hardwoods Company, Inc.
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Laidig Systems, Inc.
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Lumbermen’s Underwriting Alliance
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Unmatched Consistency
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OSI Machinerie
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Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual
Insurance Company
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Pike Lumber Company, Inc.
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Rossi Group
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Stringer Industries, Inc.
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TMX Shipping Company, Inc.
ibc
U•C Coatings Corporation
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Wood-Mizer, LLC
At Inter-State Hardwoods, our rich history is matched
only by the rich color and quality of our hardwoods.
For over 70 years buyers and their customers have
depended on Inter-State to deliver products that are
superior in every detail.
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PRESIDENT’S
MESSAGE
Everything is Bigger in Texas!
I hope everyone is enjoying the summer and the improved hardwood market. No matter
what sector of the industry you represent, by now you should be experiencing improved
business opportunities. As your summer plans come to a close, make sure your fall plans
include this year’s NHLA Annual Convention and Exhibit Showcase, October 2–4 in
Fort Worth, Texas. The Annual Convention will expose your company and employees to
the many opportunities through networking, educational seminars and the exhibit showcase.
I have been attending the NHLA Convention since I first entered the industry. Some
of the meetings have been a blur, but I do cherish the personal contacts that I have
made over the years and understand how important these relationships have become to
my business. I have been able to develop a much better understanding of the products
that so many of our manufacturing members have to offer just by the networking
opportunities the convention provides. Whether you are buying or selling, you will have
the opportunity to expand your business contacts and increase your company’s overall
profitability by attending the NHLA Convention.
Besides the networking opportunities, the educational seminars have always added value
to the convention for me. Whether I will be attending the LUA Insurance Seminar
– Taking Charge of Your Business Insurance Program & Costs: Tips from an
Underwriter, the AHEC International Buyer’s Panel or the State of the Hardwood
Industry led by David and Judd of the Hardwood Market Report, I always walk away
with at least one good idea that will add to the bottom line for my company.
Then we have the Exhibit Showcase! Once again we will have a diverse group of
exhibitors at the show educating us on products including sawmill equipment, insurance
coverage, dry kilns, shipping solutions, software applications, as well as lumber producers
and distributors. There is truly something for everyone in the exhibit showcase. Make
sure you take a little time out of your schedule and walk the exhibit hall floor so you
don’t miss something that can directly contribute to the bottom line for your company!
As an added bonus this year, we will have the Rules Open Forum. As directed by the
NHLA By-Laws, 2013 is a Rules change year. As part of the Rules change procedures,
there will be an open forum to discuss the proposed Rules changes that the Rules
Committee has accepted and which will be sent out for a vote to all Active category
member firms after the convention. Make sure you stop by the Rules Open Forum
on Thursday afternoon so you completely understand the implications of any and all
proposed Rules changes before you vote.
Amy and I are looking forward to seeing everyone in Fort Worth this October, and yes
I am sure I will get some grief about my size as everything is bigger in Texas, including
this year’s NHLA Convention and Exhibit Showcase! Make sure you don’t miss the
opportunity to take advantage of the networking, educational seminars and exhibit
showcase to increase your company’s profitability!
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Whether you are buying
or selling, you will have
the opportunity to expand
your business contacts
and increase your
company’s overall
profitability by attending
the NHLA Convention.
Sincerely,
Scott Heidler
Heidler Hardwood Lumber Co.
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S
MESSAGE
THE 2013 NHLA ANNUAL CONVENTION
& EXHIBIT SHOWCASE – THE RIGHT
TIME AND THE RIGHT PLACE
The NHLA Annual Convention caps an exciting year for the hardwood lumber business.
The October dates normally mark the end of industry conventions and meetings, giving
attendees the chance to reflect upon the year. For many, the convention season begins with
the February meeting of the Indiana Hardwood Lumberman’s Association (IHLA) held in
downtown Indianapolis. Lumbermen tell me they use IHLA to learn what the competition
is up to and plan accordingly for the important spring months ahead. Likewise, the NHLA
Convention serves as a year-end review of those plans and expectations, and a discussion of
what markets will look like for the remainder of the year.
The uniqueness of the convention is that since NHLA is a fully inclusive organization. The
event brings together lumber traders, timberland owners, international buyers, sawmillers
and producers of hardwood lumber as well as their suppliers. NHLA welcomes other
industry trade associations to hold their meetings in conjunction with NHLA, and many
of those association leaders attend to share future plans and ideas.
Maybe because it has been such an exciting year, interest in the 2013 Annual Convention
& Exhibit Showcase is already ahead of recent years. As of this writing in mid-June,
registration exceeds 450 people with nearly all of the exhibit space reserved and several
new sponsors added to our strong list of supporters. Of course, it could also be the great
program and the various sponsored social activities, but I think most of the industry sees
this as the right time and the right place to do some business.
On behalf of the NHLA staff, we look forward to visiting with you in Fort Worth. Enjoy
the meeting, learn about what is ahead, but also take some time to appreciate the privilege
of working in an industry that works with each other in “friendly competition.” This year
has seen a return of growth and excitement to the hardwood industry that ensures our
future success. Come share in the celebration.
As of this writing in
mid-June, registration
exceeds 450 people with
nearly all of the exhibit
space reserved and several
new sponsors added to our
strong list of supporters.
Sincerely,
Mark Barford, CAE, Executive Director
National Hardwood Lumber Association
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REGISTRATION
INFORMATION
REGISTRATION
NEW THIS YEAR!
Registration can be completed online at www.nhlaconvention.com.
Or you can complete the registration form included in this magazine
and return by fax or mail.
Wednesday to Friday, New NHLA Convention Format
Registration Fees
Standard
On-Site
(July 1 – Oct. 1)
Oct. 2
Member $600
$650
Member Spouse $450
$500
Non-Member $800
$850
Non-member Spouse $650
$700
One-Day Pass$300 $300
Thursday or Friday Only *
HOTEL I NFORMATION
How to Receive the Hotel Discount
Save $100 on the published convention registration fees when
you stay at the Omni Fort Worth, the official NHLA Convention
Hotel. To receive the discount, please reserve your hotel room
first. You will need to indicate that you are staying at the official
convention hotel when completing the convention registration
to receive the $100 discount.
*The $100 discount does NOT apply to the One-Day Pass.
Book your hotel room and complete online convention
registration at www.nhlaconvention.com.
Omni Fort Worth Hotel
1300 Houston Street
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As breathtaking as any West Texas sunset,
the Omni Fort Worth Hotel offers a taste
of Texas hospitality. Conveniently located
in the heart of Fort Worth’s exciting
downtown, the hotel is adjacent to the
Fort Worth Convention Center and within
walking distance from the city’s cultural
centers, restaurants and nightlife. Sculpted
from native stone and rich hardwoods and
wrapped in glass, the Omni Fort Worth Hotel
is the newest star in the Lone Star State. The
NHLA group rate is $209 single/double.
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If you’ve grown accustom to the Wednesday through Saturday
routine of the past NHLA Annual Convention, here's hoping
you're not too attached. This year the convention will run
Wednesday through Friday evening, October 2-4.
The new format is compact but allows attendees the opportunity
to return home on Saturday morning.
NHLA Convention Mobile
App Coming Soon!
NHLA is going mobile! Look for the NHLA Convention & Expo
app to launch in August! The app will be available on the NHLA
website, or you can also find the app in the Android Marketplace
or in the App Store for your iPhone.
Top 10 Reasons to use the NHLA Convention Mobile App
1 Customize your personal schedule
2 Receive important alerts
3 Check out the full agenda each day
4 Message colleagues
5View exhibitor information
6View speakers
7 Connect to NHLA social networks
8 Upload pictures
9View tradeshow map
10 Complete session surveys (evaluations) quickly and easily
Name Tags
A 2013 NHLA Annual Convention name badge is required
for admittance into ANY function. Name badges and
registration packets can be picked up on-site at the
NHLA Registration Desk located on the Second Floor.
SCHEDULE OF
EVENTS
Wednesday, October 2
Friday, October 4
7 – 10am
11am – 4pm
2 – 5pm
6 – 7:30pm
7:30 – 10pm
7 – 9am 7 – 8am
7:30 – 9am 7:30am – 12pm
8 – 9:30am
9:30 – 10:30am
10 – 11am
10am – 1pm
1:30 – 2:15pm
2:30–6pm
7pm
Hardwood Distributor’s Association
Board Meeting*
Hardwood Forest Foundation
Annual Golf Tournament at
Ridglea Country Club†
Exhibitor Set-up
NHLA Welcome Reception
NHLA Board of Managers Dinnerº
Thursday, October 3
7am 8 – 10am
10am – 2pm
10:30 – 11:30am
12:00pm
1 – 5pm
1:30 – 4pm
2 – 3pm
3 – 5pm
4 – 5pm
5 – 6pm
6 – 7:30pm
Continental Breakfast
Opening Session with Keynote Speaker
Roger Staubach, Heisman Trophy Winner
and legendary Dallas Cowboy's Hall of
Fame quarterback
Exhibit Showcase Open
Hardwood Forest Foundation
presentation of the “Truth About Trees”
Lunch served in the Exhibit Showcase
John F. Kennedy History Tour †
Hardwood Distributor's Association
Annual Meeting *
Educational Seminar: Ways to Lower
Business Insurance Premiums presented
by Lumbermen's Underwriting Alliance
Educational Seminar: NHLA Hardwood
Lumber Grading Rules Change Review
facilitated by NHLA Chief Inspector,
Dana Spessert
International Wood Products
Association Receptionº
NHLA Inspector Training School
Alumni Reception
Thursday Evening Reception
Canadian Hardwood Bureau
Breakfast & Meeting*
Fellowship of Christian Lumbermen
Annual Meeting
Continental Breakfast
Exhibit Showcase Open
Educational Seminar: International
Buyer's Panel presented by American
Hardwood Export Council
American Hardwood Export Council
Board Meeting *
Educational Seminar: State of the
Hardwood Industry presented by
Hardwood Market Report
Spouse/Guest Open House
General Session with Second Keynote
Speaker Mark Williams, AIA Principal of
HKS Architects, Designers of the Dallas
Cowboys Stadium
Dallas Cowboys Experience
(exclusive behind the scenes tour
of the Cowboys Stadium) †
Texas Hoedown
with barbecue, bull riding, blue jeans
and beverages †
Excellence
in every drop
* Members Only
º By Invitation Only
† Pre-registration Required
Schedule subject to change.
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2013 KEYNOTE
SPEAKER
ROGER STAUBACH
Opening Session – Thursday, October 3 – 8am
Sponsored by Industrial Timber & Lumber Corporation
Few players at any level of football ever generated as much
excitement as Roger Staubach did every time he took a snap
from center. If one characteristic symbolized his daring play
more than any other did, it was his uncanny ability to lead the
Dallas Cowboys to come-from-behind victories. He engineered
no less than 23 fourth quarter comebacks that produced
victories, fourteen in the final two minutes of the game or
in overtime. Roger played his entire 11 years of professional
football with the Dallas Cowboys and was the starting
quarterback for eight of those years, leading the team to four
Super Bowls and achieving victories in Super Bowls VI and XII.
His pro career was culminated by his selection into the Pro
Football Hall of Fame in 1985, his first year of eligibility.
Roger received a late start in professional football as he fulfilled
four years active duty with the United States Navy after
graduating from the Naval Academy. He separated from active
service as a Lieutenant following a distinguished career that
included overseas duty in Vietnam for one year. Staubach left a
legacy at Annapolis. As a junior in 1963, he was named recipient
of college football’s top honor, the Heisman Trophy and he is
the only midshipman to win the Thompson Trophy Cup for best
all around athlete three consecutive years.
Staubach has carried over the same winning attitude and
traits from his successful football career into his business career.
During football off-seasons, he worked for the Henry S. Miller
Company and then started The Staubach Company in 1977.
In 2008, The Staubach Company merged with Jones Lang
LaSalle. Today, he is Executive Chairman - Americas of Jones
Lang LaSalle. The company is known for its full service
capabilities, unparalleled standard of business and personal
ethics and dedication to providing innovative real estate
solutions for clients.
Roger and his wife, Marianne, have five children, fifteen
grandchildren, all of whom reside in Dallas. Roger continues to
be involved in the American Cancer Society Annual Children’s
Luncheon and many community and charitable activities and
professional organizations. He is currently on the Board of Jones
Lang LaSalle, AMR Corporation and Cinemark.
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2013 2ND KEYNOTE
SPEAKER
Mark A. Williams, AIA,
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General Session – Friday, October 4 – 1:30pm
Sponsored by Rossi Group
Mark Williams currently serves as the Director of Business
Development for the HKS Sports and Entertainment Group
and a principal at HKS, Inc. With 22 years of experience,
Mark’s unique diversity within the profession allows him to
maintain an active role throughout the life of the project.
His involvement focuses around the venues programming,
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and project management.
Mark has recently programmed and completed venues
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National Hockey League, National Basketball Association
and International Soccer.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Cowboys Stadium - Arlington, Texas
Lucas Oil Stadium - Indianapolis, Indiana
The American Airlines Center - Dallas, Texas
Rangers Ballpark in Arlington - Arlington, Texas
Dodger Stadium - Los Angeles, California
Pizza Hut Park - Frisco, Texas
Metrodome Next - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Liverpool Football Club Stadium - Liverpool, England
Maracana - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Southern Methodist University Crum Basketball Center - University Park, Texas
Estadio Corona - Torreon, Mexico
Formula One - Austin, Texas
Galaxy Events Center - Macau, China
NBA China - Beijing, China
University of Texas at Arlington Special Events Center - Arlington, Texas
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Bachelor of Art in Architecture - Iowa State University
Registered Architect: Indiana
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Certified, National Council of Architectural
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United States Green Building Council
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EDUCATIONAL
SEMINARS & SPEAKERS
Taking Charge of Your
Business Insurance
Program & Costs: Tips
from an Underwriter
Thursday, October 3 at 2pm
There are many factors that are used in determining the cost
of your business insurance. A source of frustration for many
is the belief that you have no control over these costs. While
some factors that affect your insurance rates are not in your
direct control, others are. Kevin Mershimer of Lumbermen’s
Underwriting Alliance will answer these and other questions
during this seminar: What can I do to lower my premiums? How
can I best prepare for a visit from my underwriter? What are loss
prevention/underwriters looking for when they tour a property?
What would hurt my rates or make me less desirable? Time will
also be devoted to questions from the floor.
NHLA Rules Change
Open Forum
Sponsored by Thompson Hardwoods, Inc.
As a final step in the Rules Change process, a Rules Open Forum
will be held during the 2013 NHLA Annual Convention. The forum
allows members to openly discuss/debate the Rules Change
proposals which have been submitted prior to voting. The new
Rules Change proposals will be mailed to all Active category
members during the month of July and will be posted for review
at www.nhla.com. The Chief Inspector Dana Spessert, Rules
Committee Chairman Joe Snyder and all National Inspectors will
be available during this open meeting to answer any questions
you may have.
Dana Spessert joined 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. He is a native of West Virginia where he
Kevin Mershimer is a regional manager for Lumbermen’s
was born into the lumber industry – his father having graduated
Underwriting Alliance (LUA), NHLA’s endorsed carrier, where he
from NHLA Inspection School in 1962. He started his career by
performs Field Underwriting and Loss Prevention services for
working at their family owned sawmill and later graduated from
current and potential customers.
the NHLA Inspector Training School in the spring of 1986. He
Kevin has more than 14 years of Loss Prevention and Underwriting worked independently as a lumber inspector for several sawmill
experience with commercial insurance primarily focused on
and lumber yards in the areas surrounding Elkins, West Virginia.
the forest products industry. With a degree in safety and
Dana was also employed by Colonial Millworks, Ltd. for five years
environmental science, Kevin started his LUA career in Loss
as a production supervisor and spent the last nine years working
Prevention and then moving into the sales/Underwriting role in
for Coastal Lumber Company as Quality Control Manager. He is a
2005. He is responsible for selection and proper pricing of LUA
graduate of the Dale Carnegie Leadership Training Course.
subscribers in his five-state territory.
In demonstration of his commitment to his trade, Kevin has
obtained the following designations: Certified Risk Manager (CRM),
Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Certified Safety Professional
(CSP), Occupational Safety and Health Technician (OHST). Kevin
is a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers and
sits on the Board of Directors for the Indiana Hardwood Lumber
Association (IHLA) where he is a member of the green team,
convention committee and chairs the golf committee.
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EDUCATIONAL
SEMINARS & SPEAKERS
International
Buyer’s Panel
State of the Hardwood
Industry
A panel of importers from several key global markets including China,
Europe, Mexico and Vietnam will collaborate with select U.S. exporters
to share their thoughts about the export markets for North American
hardwoods. The panel will be moderated by Mike Snow, Executive
Director of the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC).
David Caldwell and Judd Johnson of the Hardwood Market Report
will report on the hardwood marketplace and the factors currently
influencing business and potential business change. Caldwell and
Johnson are considered experts in the hardwood markets using their
vast resources of historical data and industry experience.
Michael S. Snow has been the Executive Director of the American
Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) since 1999, where he oversees
the Council’s promotional programs around the globe, and manages
AHEC’s overseas offices in Europe, Mexico, Korea, Japan, Hong Kong
and China. Previously, he served as AHEC’s Program Manager for
Europe, China and Japan.
David Caldwell joined the staff of the Hardwood Market Report as
Assistant Editor in March of 2005. David brought with him 21 years
experience in the hardwood lumber and veneer industries. Upon
graduation from the University of Memphis, David began his hardwood
lumber career by attending and graduating from the National Hardwood
Lumber Association’s Inspection School in April of 1984. After gaining
experience as a lumber inspector, he worked in hardwood lumber sales
before delving into the sawmill business. Before joining Hardwood
Market Report, David worked for a major flooring and sawmill company,
managing sales and production of the sawmill division and oversight of
50 million board feet of hardwood lumber.
Friday, October 4 at 8am
Mr. Snow holds a Master’s Degree in International Economics from
the George Washington University, and a BA in Developmental
Economics from the University of Wisconsin. Before joining AHEC,
Michael served as a Consultant on international education outreach
programs for the National Geographic Society and the Smithsonian
Associates, and spent several years in Seville, Spain teaching
economics courses in English and Spanish for the University
of Wisconsin.
Friday, October 4 at 10am
Judd Johnson is Managing Editor for Hardwood Market Report, the
industry’s leading publisher of North American hardwood pricing
and market information since 1922. He joined the company in 1994
as Associate Editor. Judd has extensive experience in the hardwood
industry. Having worked summers during college for a consulting
forester and then completing the National Hardwood Lumber
Association Inspection Training School, his career began in the
hardwood industry in 1976 as a lumber inspector. Since then, his work
encompasses primary manufacturing, processing, purchasing and sales
of hardwood lumber, and secondary manufacturing of hardwood
dimension, components, furniture, and flooring.
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SPECIAL
EVENTS
2013 NHLA CONVENTION
SPECIAL EVENTS
NHLA Welcome Reception
The Dallas Cowboys Experience
Welcome to Texas Reception. All convention attendees are
invited to celebrate the start of the NHLA Annual Convention
& Exhibit Showcase. Join us in the Texas Ballroom to network
with fellow attendees.
After the Keynote Presentation by Mark A. Williams, AIA Principal
of HKS Architects, Designers of the Dallas Cowboys Stadium, buses
will load up and depart for a behind the scenes tour of Cowboys
Stadium. Cowboys Stadium is more than the home of the Dallas
Cowboys; it's a world of facts and figures about the world's largest
domed structure, an art museum and a classroom. The things you
can do inside Cowboys Stadium are endless and with the Cowboys
Stadium Tour, you can experience all of them.
Wednesday, October 2 at 6pm
Sponsored by Dakota Premium Hardwoods
JFK History Tour
Sponsored by Thompson Appalachian Hardwoods Inc.
November 22, 1963...a day that lives in the memory of millions
of people around the world. The tour will explore the JFK
related sites: Dealey Plaza, the triple underpass, and the former
Texas Schoolbook Depository. Sign up and pay for the tour when
you complete convention registration. Cost of the tour is $70
per person.
INSPECTOR TRAINING SCHOOL
ALUMNI RECEPTION
Sponsored by Cole Hardwood, Inc.
Attention graduates of the NHLA Inspector Training School! Please
join fellow alumni and friends at the 2013 NHLA Inspector Training
School Alumni Reception. The ITS Alumni reception is a much
anticipated annual event that continues to get bigger and better
every year.
Spouse/Guest Open House
Friday, October 4 at 10:00am
Spouses and guests of this year's convention attendees are invited
to meet and greet during an open house, hosted by the NHLA First
Lady Amy Heidler. This is a great chance for spouses to mingle with
old friends while meeting and making new ones. Suite location will
be announced on-site.
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Friday, October 4 at 2:30pm
Sponsored by Rossi Group
Preregistration is required. Sign up and pay when completing
registration. Cost of the tour is $70 per person and includes
transportation, beverages on the bus, guided tour with field
access and commemorative photo.
Texas Hoedown
Barbecue, Blue Jeans, Bull Riding
& Beverages
Friday, October 4 at 7pm
Sponsored by Cascade Hardwood, LLC
Get ready to Cowboy Up...at this year's closing party, Texas style.
Friday night's event includes barbecue, beverages and mechanical
bull riding so make sure to pack your favorite pair of jeans! If the
bull riding wasn't entertainment enough, The Andy Childs Band
will give a high octane performance. (You might remember him
from the 2011 Convention or from his recent TV appearance in the
drama Nashville.)
Preregistration is required. Sign up and pay when completing
registration. Cost of this event is $35. Anyone not signed up for
full convention registration can attend the closing party for $125.
HFF EVENTS
HARDWOOD FOREST FOUNDATION
FUNDRAISING EVENTS
Every year, the NHLA Annual Convention provides the Foundation the
opportunity to hold special fundraising events. Your participation in any
of the Foundation's convention events helps support forestry education.
For more information regarding any of these special fundraising events please
contact Crystal Oldham at 901-507-0312 or c.oldham@hardwoodforest.org
Annual Hardwood Forest Foundation
Golf Tournament
Wednesday, October 2 at Noon – Tee Time
Buses Depart at 11am
Presented by Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company
With more than $300,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs, this year’s Annual Hardwood Forest Foundation Golf Tournament is
set to be one of the biggest yet!
The event will be held at the exclusive Ridglea Country Club, located just ten minutes from downtown Fort Worth. The Club
offers two of the finest golf facilities in Dallas/Fort Worth. The Foundation’s Annual Golf Tournament will be played on the
Family Course or the North Course.
Tournaments such as the U.S. Open qualifier, U.S. Amateur qualifier, Texas State Open qualifier and
the National Big I tournament have dotted the tournament calendar over the years.
Visit www.ridgleacountryclub.com for more information.
Registration fees are $175 per person and golf club rental is available. Preregistration is required.
Sign-up and pay for this event when you complete Convention registration.
A special thanks to the following sponsors for making this event a success!
Presenting Sponsor: Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company Beverage Cart Sponsor: U•C Coatings Corporation
Lunch Sponsor: Hardwoods Specialty Products Golf Shirt: Newman Lumber Co. Gift Bag: Taylor Lumber, Inc. Closest to the Pin: Atlanta Hardwood Lumber Corp. • Champlain Hardwoods Hole in One: Downes & Reader Lumber Co. • Patrick Lumber Co. • Spellman Hardwoods, Inc. Longest Drive: Abenaki Timber Corporation Tee Sponsors: Classic American Hardwoods • Fred Netterville Lumber Company
Hardwood Market Report • Heidler Hardwood Lumber • Highland Hardwoods Sales Inc.
Huntersville Hardwoods, Inc. • Kerex, Inc. • Lumbermen's Club of Memphis • Missouri Walnut
Northland Corporation • Peladeau Lumber • Ralph Taylor Lumber Co. • Rives & Reynolds Lumber Co., Inc.
Sirianni Hardwoods, Inc. • Spartan Forest Products • Sweeney Hardwoods • Thomas & Proetz Lumber Co.
USA Woods • W.M. Cramer Lumber Co., Inc. • Walter M. Fields Lumber Co.
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HFF EVENTS
Truth About Trees
SILENT AUCTION
The Hardwood Forest Foundation’s official Spokesperson, Tommy
MacDonald will present the Foundation’s Truth About Trees
program to approximately 50 local elementary school students. The
event is open to all attendees and is a great opportunity to receive
a true understanding of the impact Truth About Trees program
has on children as it teaches the benefits of harvesting. Upon
completion of the presentation, the children will be treated to
lunch and enjoy an exclusive tour of Sweeney Hardwoods.
Stop by Booth 513 & 515 to preview and bid on this year’s silent
auction items. The auction is another fundraising event that helps
the Foundation fund forestry education. Donating silent auction
items and participating in the bidding is a great way to support
the Foundation and have fun at the NHLA Annual Convention &
Exhibit Showcase.
Thursday, October 3 at 10:30am
Presented by Mitchell Forest Products
Ongoing – Booth 513 & 515
Sponsored by Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual
Insurance Company
Tommy MacDonald
Hardwood Forest Foundation Spokesperson, Tommy MacDonald, is an
Emmy-Nominated woodworking television show host who is known as
one of the best furniture makers of today.
MacDonald discovered a passion for woodworking in middle school,
where shop classes and an after school program fed his growing love
for the craft. In 9th grade, he entered the Blue Hills Regional Vocational
Technical High School in Canton, Mass. – his hometown. Twenty years
later, he went on to graduate from North Bennet Street School, an
internationally renowned craft and trade school in Boston's North End.
MacDonald has been featured in Forbes Magazine, Fine Woodworking
Magazine, Woodshop News and The Boston Globe. His furniture has
been displayed at the Massachusetts Historical Society, the Rhode
Island School of Design museum, the Concord Museum and Doric Hall
in the Massachusetts State House.
50/50 DRAWING
Saturday, October 4 – Texas Hoedown
The Hardwood Forest Foundation Annual 50/50 Drawing is a
popular event that gets better and larger with each ticket sale, as
half of the final pot of money will be awarded to one lucky person.
MacDonald recently joined the Foundation’s charge of educating young You could be this year’s lucky winner but only if you purchase a
people on the importance of properly managing forests. And he is
50/50 ticket.
featured in the organization’s new video version of its flagship program,
Truth About Trees.
The 50/50 Drawing will take place on Friday, October 4 during
the Texas Hoedown. To purchase a ticket, stop by the Hardwood
Forest Foundation stand – Booth 513 & 515 or purchase tickets at the
official NHLA registration desk and other designated areas.
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MEET THE
PRESENTING SPONSOR
MAKING YOUR INSURANCE PROGRAM WORK FOR YOU IN
TODAY’S COMPETITIVE BUSINESS WORLD
With the prolonged economic downturn in the forest products industry, everyone is looking for ways to improve their bottom
line results. From automation to enhanced distribution systems to strategic partnerships, the landscape has changed drastically over
the last decade.
While business will never stay the same, one area that has remained a constant throughout this tumultuous time has been the
commitment of Lumbermen’s Underwriting Alliance (LUA) to the NHLA membership.
For over 108 years, our Company has placed a high value on the long-term partnerships we have established throughout the industry.
We have remained committed to the same tenet for over a century now: “To promote the industry and earn the continued trust of
the businesses we serve”. While there are many challenges to be faced daily within the forest products community, LUA is proud and
honored to be a part of such a wonderful organization as NHLA.
As the Annual Convention draws near, I want to take this opportunity to briefly describe the NHLA/LUA’s Value in Partnership Program
(VIP). For those of you who are new members and may not be familiar with the program, the following information explains
a few of its highlights.
For the 8th consecutive year, this exclusive program offers NHLA members, who have their property insurance with LUA, the
opportunity to earn up to a 10 percent return, based on the group’s overall loss results. This dividend is paid annually to each active
member, if the target loss ratio is achieved. Additionally, you can become part of the Program at any time throughout the calendar year
simply by placing your insurance program with LUA. Since you can access our program through your local agent, there is no need to
change your trusted advisor to become a part of it. By joining, you will also have immediate access to our highly experienced safety and
loss control services along with our knowledgeable in-house property claims adjusting staff.
I recognize that you may already have your insurance with another lumber niche carrier and ask why you should choose the LUA
program instead. There are several good reasons. First, the NHLA Board of Managers has officially endorsed LUA as its approved property
insurance carrier for the past 8 years. We are very humbled by this endorsement and will continue to earn it by providing our insureds
with solid underwriting practices and careful attention to loss prevention. Second, since the program’s inception LUA has paid nearly
$1,000,000 in dividends to the NHLA members involved with the VIP program! That is a measurable return on your insurance dollars that
can greatly reduce the overall cost of your insurance program. Finally, LUA has been providing customized property insurance programs
to the hardwood industry for over a century! Our knowledge and expertise, in assisting you and your agent with all aspects of your
program are second to none when it comes to understanding the unique exposures common to your operation.
In closing, let me say that I am optimistic about the opportunities that lie just around the corner for our industry. We have all faced
adversity but the future is filled with unlimited potential. I look forward to spending time with all of you in Ft. Worth and to sharing
additional information concerning the NHLA/LUA’s Value in Partnership Program.
Sincerely,
Wil Nance
Senior Vice President Operations
Lumbermen’s Underwriting Alliance
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P&C INSURER SHOULDN’T
TEAR YOU TO PIECES.
Our long-time experience in the forest products industry supplies
protection that’s a cut above the norm. After all, we’ve provided
this kind of specialty-risk coverage for more than a century. During
that time, our in-depth experience and careful assessment has
resulted in P&C policies based on actual risks. It’s a strategy that
worked well when we began in 1905, and one that should continue
to work well for centuries to come. So count on us to carve out the
perfect solution for all your P&C needs. For more information, call
1.855.300.1905 or visit www.LUA.cc
Presenting Sponsor
2013 NHLA Convention & Exhibit Showcase
Visit LUA @ Booth 112
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MEET THE
SPONSORS
MEET THE SPONSORS
*as of June 1
WALNUT LEVEL
Cascade Hardwood LLC
Friday Night Texas Hoedown
Dakota Premium Hardwoods
Wednesday Welcome Reception & Convention Mobile App
Industrial Timber & Lumber
Thursday Opening Session with Keynote Speaker, Roger Staubach
Rossi Group
Friday General Session with Keynote Speaker, Mark A. Williams
& Dallas Cowboys Experience Tour
Cherry Level Sponsor
Baillie Lumber Co.
On-Site Event Guide
Cole Hardwood, Inc.
Thursday Inspector Training School Alumni Reception
Inter-State Hardwoods
2013 NHLA Convention Attendee Registration Bag
MAPLE LEVEL
Atlanta Hardwood Corp.
2013 Convention Name Badge Lanyard
Matson Lumber Co.
Key Card Packet
SII Dry Kilns
Co-Sponsor of the Thursday Opening Session Continental Breakfast
TMX Shipping Company
2013 NHLA Convention Website
U•C Coatings Corp.
Co-Sponsor of the Thursday Opening Session Continental Breakfast
Red Oak Level Sponsor
Downes & Reader Hardwood Co., Inc.
Convention Bag Insert
Thompson Appalachian Hardwoods, Inc.
Thursday JKF History Tour
Thompson Hardwoods, Inc.
Educational Seminar
W.M Cramer Lumber
Swaner Hardwood Company
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MAP OF THE
EXHIBITORS
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EXHIBITOR LISTING
as of June 1
507
A.W. STILES CONTRACTOR
402
ACES DIVISION OF KUEHNE + NAGEL, INC.
509
AMERICAN HARDWOOD INDUSTRIES
104
AMERICAN WOOD DRYERS, INC.
304
BABCOCK LUMBER CO.
408
BB&T INSURANCE SERVICES FOREST PRODUCTS PRACTICE
407
BLUE BOOK SERVICES, INC.
510
BREEZE DRIED, INC.
122
BREWCO INC.
120
BRUNNER-HILDEBRAND LUMBER DRY KILN CO.
118
C.S. INDUSTRIES, LLC
315
CASCADE HARDWOOD, LLC
505
CHERRY FOREST PRODUCTS
201
COLLINS COMPANIES
511
CONNOR & GALLAGHER INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.
508
COOL CAT APPS, INC.
302
CORLEY MANUFACTURING CO.
215DMSi
406
DUNAVANT GLOBAL LOGISTICS GROUP
502/504 Elimbs
409
EPICOR Software corporation
401/403 FORESTRY SYSTEMS, INC.
205
FROEDGE MACHINE & SUPPLY CO.
312
GOODFELLOW, INC.
312
HARDWOOD FEDERATION
513/515
506
INTERGLOBO MORRA N. A., INC.
412
ISIS WOOD PRODUCT SOLUTIONS
414
ISK BIOCIDES, INC.
124
THE JACOBS TEAM
309
JIM C HAMER CO.
305KILN-DIRECT.COM
501
LICO MACHINERY, INC.
307
LONZA WOOD PROTECTION, INC.
112
LUMBERMEN'S UNDERWRITING ALLIANCE
404
McDONOUGH MANUFACTURING CO.
404
MISSOURI WALNUT, LLC
306
MJB WOOD GROUP, INC.
110
NATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER ASSOCIATION
415
NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE
300
NORTHLAND CORPORATION
512
THE OLIVER LUMBER CO. OF TORONTO, LTD.
503
OSI MACHINERIE
514
PENNSYLVANIA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL
203
PIKE LUMBER CO., INC.
114
SII DRY KILNS
314
STRINGER INDUSTRIES, INC.
106/108 T.S. MANUFACTURING COMPANY
128
TAYLOR LUMBER, INC.
405
TIMBER PRODUCTS INSPECTION, INC.
126
TMX SHIPPING
303
TRADETEC COMPUTER SYSTEMS, LTD.
500
U•C COATINGS CORPORATION
301/400USNR
116
WOOD-MIZER, LLC
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MEET THE
EXHIBITORS
MEET THE EXHIBITORS
* as of June 1
A.W. STILES CONTRACTOR
BOOTH 507
We are dry kiln, predryer, walnut steamer, and steam piping
specialists. Roof replacements, doors, controls, fan decks, fan wall
modifications, power vent applications, heating coil replacements,
protective coatings, energy efficient improvements, etc., we do
it all. We focus on repair and retrofitting of existing equipment
more so than new installations. However, we do have the
knowledge, experience, and man power to supply new equipment
when the opportunities arise. In addition to updating existing
equipment and new installations, current market conditions have
influenced kiln and boiler relocations. We’ll be happy to look at
relocating equipment from other facilities to your yard. Contact:
Tommy Stiles by phone: 931-668-8768 or cell phone: 931-808-9214.
www.awstilescontractors.com
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ACES DIVISION OF KUEHNE + NAGEL, INC.
BOOTH 402
ACES - Division of Kuehne + Nagel, is the dedicated forest-product
solutions unit of Kuehne + Nagel, one of the world’s leading
logistics companies and the global No. 1 seafreight forwarder. We
have more than 125 years’ experience in specialized transportation
management for the forest product market -from timber to pulp
to paper.
KN’s dedicated, experienced staff specializes in friendly service
and customized solutions, focused on you and your business and
providing IT-based supply chain management services. Worldwide
reach via Kuehne + Nagel’s global network of 1000+ offices in 100
countries, staffed by more than 63,000 logistics specialist and
linked by a single, global operational system, which supports KN
Login, a browser-based application providing you with easy on-line
access tracking and tracing across your supply chain 24/7/365.
MEET THE
EXHIBITORS
AMERICAN HARDWOOD INDUSTRIES
BOOTH 509
American Hardwood Industries (AHI), formerly Augusta Lumber, is
headquartered in Waynesboro, Virginia. The company is a leading
supplier of hardwood logs, lumber and flooring both in the United
States and abroad. Founded in 1955, AHI is a vertically-integrated
supplier that includes 10 sawmills with a total capacity of 130 million
board feet, 5 kiln locations with a total annual kiln dried capacity
of 65 million board feet, and sells its products under the Augusta,
Blue Triangle, and Graham Lumber brand names. AHI also operates
a high quality flooring plant which manufactures pre-finished
flooring under the Montebello Flooring brand name. Please visit the
company’s web site www.ahiwood.com for more information.
AMERICAN WOOD DRYERS, INC.
BOOTH 104
American Wood Dryers All-Aluminum kilns are famous the world
over for their quality and efficiency. With hundreds of kilns in
operation in 19 countries they are one of the largest manufacturers
of dry kilns in the world. Headquartered in Clackamas, Ore.,
American Wood Dryers has representatives in Harrisburg, Penn.,
Orange Park, Fla. and Portland, Ore.
Building a reputation…not resting on one! www.drykilns.com
BABCOCK LUMBER CO.
BOOTH 304
Babcock Lumber Company, whose hardwood lumber division
is based in Champion, Penn., in the heart of prime Appalachian
hardwood country, is one of the oldest family-owned hardwood
lumber companies in the United States. Founded in 1887, Babcock
was the largest hardwood lumber company in the world by the
early 1900s, cutting more than 400,000 board feet of lumber each
day. Today, there are seven locations around Pennsylvania, Alabama,
Ohio, New York, West Virginia and Florida. The 30 acre headquarters
in Champion, Penn. has a concentration yard with 750,000 board
feet of dry kiln capacity on sight and an additional 550,000’
being custom kiln dried. The company produces 4/4 through 8/4
thickness in Red Oak, Poplar, White Oak, Cherry, Ash and 4/4 Maple,
Hickory and Walnut. Babcock handles both export and domestic
sales in KD rough lumber, surfaced, dimension and stair parts.
BB&T INSURANCE SERVICES FOREST PRODUCTS PRACTICE
BOOTH 408
BB&T Insurance Services - National Forest Products Practice offers
a comprehensive risk management program specifically designed
for the forest products industry. Our consultative approach
differentiates us from other brokers focusing on the industry.
We listen to our clients; understand their industry, their issues and
what’s important to them, while delivering world class service that
exceeds all expectations.
Our team’s experience and knowledge of the forest products
industry allows us to develop and implement unique risk
management strategies and deliver quantifiable results that
reduce our clients total cost of risk. To learn more about the
BB&T Insurance Services – National Forest Products Practice
give us a call at 877-270-5270.
BLUE BOOK SERVICES, INC.
BOOTH 407
Blue Book Services is the industry’s source for credit and marketing
information about companies that buy hardwood and softwood,
including secondary manufacturers, wholesalers, industrial accounts
and retail lumber yards. Subscribers have unlimited access to
Blue Book’s comprehensive online database to find new accounts.
Company pay indicators and in-depth business reports identify a
company’s recent pay history. As demand for lumber increases,
Blue Book Services is a dependable and affordable solution to
reduce credit risk and find new accounts.
BREEZE DRIED, INC.
BOOTH 510
Breeze Dried Inc. is your number one source for purchasing the
genuine legal Breeze Dried stacking stick. The unique design of the
Breeze Dried lumber drying lathe was invented by David Townsend
and remains under patent protection in Canada, the United States
and Europe. The Breeze Dried lathe design provides for superior air
flow through lumber in the drying process whether in the yard or in
kilns. Using Breeze Dried patented sticks will:
• Reduce or eliminate sticker stain
• Reduce kiln-drying costs
• Improve lift stability and yard safety
It has been estimated that the Breeze Dried lathe has resulted in
cost savings of $250 million in the North American lumber industry
– make sure your company is realizing these savings!
Order your Breeze Dried sticks today. For more information or to
order the genuine legal product, please visit Booth 510 during the
2013 NHLA Convention, visit www.breezedried.com or call our
office at 519-842-6841.
BREWCO, INC.
BOOTH 122
Brewco Incorporated specializes in thin-kerf horizontal resaws.
Our flagship system, the B-1600 Horizontal Resaw System uses a 2"
wide band to saw high quality grade lumber. Using a 2" wide band
eliminates the need for an expensive filing room. Mills with circle
headrigs best benefit with the B-1600 by gaining 17% to 25% more
lumber yield out of each log. Mills with band headrigs benefit not
only by an increase in production but also by eliminating expensive
lines on their headsaws. Stop by Booth 122 or you may visit us
online at www.brewcoinc.com or call 800-237-6880.
BRUNNER-HILDEBRAND LUMBER DRY KILN CO.
BOOTH 120
Brunner Hildebrand with an office in Nashville, Tenn. has more than
50 years experience in dry kilns and more than 15,000 kilns have
been sold worldwide. Conventional dry kilns are available from
2,000bft up to 150,000bft timber capacity. We also deliver High Vac
vacuum dryers that offer quick drying times, high quality results and
low energy costs. Steaming Chambers, Firewood Kilns, Heat Treaters
and Kiln Components for self made kiln buildings are available as
well. All systems are computer controlled, with modem connection
to the nearest Hildebrand service station. Please see our video on
www.brunner-hildebrand.com/GREENKILNS.
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MEET THE
EXHIBITORS
C.S. INDUSTRIES, LLC
BOOTH 118
C.S. Industries, LLC is the exclusive importer and North American
distributing agent for Innovative Wood Technology (IWT) Moldrup
and EBI Electric. Moldrup is the world’s leader in Wood Protection
application equipment and have more than 1,000 installations
worldwide of pressure treating plants for traditional softwoods as
well as hardwood ties. We specialize in complete turnkey plants for
Hydro-Thermo Wood treatment for hardwoods. EBI manufactures
the special line of Vision Scanners, specifically designed for
hardwood flooring manufacturing.
Of special interest to the hardwood producer is the new process
of Hydro-Thermo treatment and our latest generation Inspector B
flooring scanner. Stop by our booth to learn more details.
www.csi-llc.com.
CASCADE HARDWOOD, LLC
BOOTH 315
Cascade Hardwood Group, a major producer of top quality alder,
and Pacific Coast maple has over 50 years of experience. Our
company is known worldwide for consistency and dependability
of supply. We offer KD S2S alder in a wide range of grades,
and thicknesses from 4/4" through 12/4", Pacific Coast maple in
4/4" through 8/4". All Cascade Hardwood production has FSC
Certification available on demand. Port Angeles Hardwood also
operates as a member of Cascade Hardwood Group, and brings
some specialty products to the market, including 12', and 8'3"
products. Together these mills are a leading supplier to the U.S.
distribution market, with unsurpassed customer support and
loyalty. We are also a major producer of hardwood precut pallet
components, including notched stringers.
Cascade Hardwood Group is a member of the National Hardwood
Lumberman’s Association, Indiana Hardwood Lumberman’s
Association and American Tree Farm Association. Please visit our
web site at www.cascadehardwood.com or see us in Fort Worth at
Booth #315 or contact us at 800-228-3065 or info@CHGSales.com.
WE ARE YOUR SINGLE SOURCE SOLUTION.
From domestic transportation to international logistics, we are driven
to provide superior customer service and get your needs squared away quickly.
Visit us in Booth #406 at the NHLA Annual Convention in September.
888.955.3547
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DUNAVANT.COM
BOOTH 505
What makes Cherry Forest Products unique from other hardwood
suppliers is that we control all aspects of the business from the
time the trees are harvested through kiln drying, dimensional
processing and shipment. This enables us to remain consistent
in our supply and delivery of our hardwood products while
providing excellent color and size specifications demanded
today by our customers.
•Logging/Saw Mill Division
•Kiln-drying / Walnut Steamers
•Warehouse Facility
•Dimensional Products
•Pulled to Width Sorting Lines
•Veneer Division
•New State-of-the-Art Computerized Rip Line
With over 150 full time employees and a facility of over 75 acres,
our growth has been possible thanks to the long term relationships
we have formed with our customers. Continuous re-investment
into our facility along with our dedicated employees ensures that
CFP is a solid intelligent choice as your partner for the long term.
COLLINS COMPANIES
BOOTH 201
Headquartered in Portland, Oregon and family-owned since 1855,
the Collins Companies produces high quality wood products
including, hardwoods, millwork, pine particleboard, softwoods,
veneer logs, engineered wood siding and trim. Collins also features a
full line of FSC-certified wood products. A champion of sustainable
practices and protecting the integrity of the total forest ecosystem
on their landholdings, which cover more than 314,000 acres, Collins
upholds their long-standing commitment to land and resource
stewardship. Collins divisions are located in: Kane, Penn., Richwood,
W.Va., Chester, Cal., Boardman, Lakeview and Klamath Falls, Ore.
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CONNOR & GALLAGHER INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.
BOOTH 511
Many wood product business owners have been faced with the
hardships of increasing premiums and large deductibles over the last
few years. At Connor & Gallagher we have developed relationships
with many markets that participate in our Pallet and Wood product
insurance program. With many carriers dropping out of the wood
product industries over the past few years we are striving to become
the leader in wood product insurance. We have developed an
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COOL CAT APPS, INC.
BOOTH 508
Cool Cat Apps Inc. is helping loggers, sawmills, and dry kilns save
time and money by bringing the power and simplicity of the
iPhone® and iPod touch® to the hardwood industry. Their first
app, Pack Tally, lets you perform end tallies quicker and easier than
any other hand-held currently on the market. It tracks your entire
pack inventory and allows you to create reports and print and
email them wirelessly. With plans to develop a log scaler and other
hardwood apps and a dedication to continually improve all of their
products, Cool Cat Apps is committed to your future.
CORLEY MANUFACTURING CO.
BOOTH 302
For over 100 years Corley has supplied rugged up to date,
dependable machinery to the sawmill industry and backed it up
with fast reliable service. Since 1905, we have focused our efforts
exclusively on serving sawmillers. This experience has enabled
Corley and our subsidiary Lewis Controls, to develop sawmill
machinery and optimization that is uniquely suited to your needs.
Our product line includes carriages, band mills, Tyrone carriage
drives, log turners, horizontal and line bar resaws, edgers, gangs,
trimmers, log and lumber handling equipment, carriage, edger, and
gang optimizers, custom machine controls and “turn-key” sawmills.
www.corleymfg.com.
DMSi
BOOTH 215
A long-standing NHLA member, DMSi Software is focused on
serving the hardwood lumber industry with our Agility business
software system. Agility’s functionality for the hardwood lumber
industry includes end tally interfaces, mobile wireless applications,
barcode tagging, remanufacturing, unlimited units of measure,
integrated viewers, freight/dispatch accounting, drop ships, mill
system integration, freight/fuel surcharge management, accurate
costing, and air-tight inventory control.
Hardwood lumber concentration yards, distributors and
manufacturers interested in improving asset management,
streamlining business processes, and increasing customer
satisfaction are encouraged to visit DMSi at the NHLA Annual
Convention, Booth #215. For more information on DMSi Software,
call 402-330-6620, email dmsi@dmsi.com or visit www.dmsi.com.
DUNAVANT GLOBAL LOGISTICS GROUP
BOOTH 406
With more than 50 years of achievements in global supply chain
management, Dunavant specializes in delivering global logistics,
distribution, freight and consulting services for a range of industries,
including hardwood lumber. Our experience has allowed us to meet
stringent standards for safety, performance, service and quality
assurance. Combining smart technology with global supply chain
expertise, Dunavant is uniquely qualified to solve and manage
complex problems for any channel of distribution needed in the
hardwood lumber industry.
Hardwood lumber companies seeking more efficient, viable
solutions for their transportation and logistics needs are welcome
to visit Dunavant at the NHLA Annual Convention, Booth #406.
For more information on Dunavant, visit Dunavant.com or
call 888-955-3547.
eLIMBS
BOOTH 502-504
eLIMBS is the hardwood industry’s premier provider of Lumber
and Logging Inventory and Handheld Computer Systems. eLIMBS
Handhelds are the best of breed solution for tracking hardwood
from timber cruising through lumber yard processing: Receiving,
Chain Tally, Automated Vendor Inspection Analysis, Inventory
Management, Kiln Management, Order Picking, End Tally, Shipping.
The eLIMBS Intelligence System provides seamless integration
with the industry’s leading inventory, sales and accounting systems.
eLIMBS Complete Inventory System provides real-time tracking
and management of inventory, with access to current inventory
information available in-yard, on our handhelds. eLIMBS offers
on-site training, system customization and the industry’s best
customer service.
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The Height of Technology
EPICOR SOFTWARE CORPORATION
BOOTH 409
Epicor Software Corporation is a global leader delivering inspired
business software solutions to the manufacturing, distribution, retail
and services industries. With over 40 years of experience servicing
small, midmarket and larger enterprises, Epicor has more than 20,000
customers in over 150 countries. Epicor enterprise resource planning
(ERP), retail management, supply chain management (SCM), and
human capital management (HCM) software enable companies to
drive increased efficiency and improve profitability. With a history
of innovation, industry expertise and passion for excellence, Epicor
provides the single point of accountability that local, regional and
global businesses demand. For more information, visit www.epicor.com.
FORESTRY SYSTEMS, INC.
BOOTH 401-403
Forestry Systems in the largest provider of hand held and office
solutions to the hardwood industry. With over 800 installations
Forestry Systems has the name and reputation business owners can
trust for their office solutions needs. Since our first NHLA show in
1987, Forestry Systems has stood by your industry year after year and
with the past recession behind us we are the only solutions provider
who can grow as your company’s needs do. Our competitors simply
cannot compete. Call today and find out more: 800-868-2559. The
most Progressive Total Business Solution in the Hardwood Industry.
FROEDGE MACHINE & SUPPLY CO.
BOOTH 205
The control of lumber is more important today than ever before.
Systems which are consistent, dependable and accurate have become
increasingly important in the environment we operate in today. Having
a smooth system that keeps the operator concentrating on the
process is required in order to achieve profitability. Froedge Machine
& Supply Co. Inc. provides systems that focus on labor savings,
production increases and data collection. Examples are: Green
Lumber Stackers, Inbound Talleys, Trimmer Optimizers, Planer Feed
Systems, Rip Yield Systems, Packaging Systems and Destick operations.
Call 270-487-5891 or visit us online at www.froedge.com or stop by
our booth at the NHLA Convention.
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GOODFELLOW, INC.
BOOTH 312
Since 1898, Goodfellow Inc. has been a mainstay in the hardwood
lumber business. With a 5 million BF kiln capacity and a continuous
inventory over 10 million BF, Goodfellow, Inc. is ready to meet your
specific needs. With the recent addition of a large walnut steamer
and specialty White Oak kilns, Goodfellow Inc. now has a complete
package of specialty hardwoods.
Goodfellow Inc. has 14 distribution centers coast to coast. Full service
milling offered with post milling sorts to serve you. Goodfellow, Inc.
specializes in width sorted programs to satisfy your most precise
needs. A full line of exotics always on the shelf to complete your
loads. Goodfellow Inc., the Elephant since 1898.
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www.hardwoodweb.com
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HARDWOOD FEDERATION
BOOTH 413
The Hardwood Federation (HF) coordinates industry policy positions to
ensure a unified voice on legislation impacting hardwood businesses.
HF is the largest DC-based hardwood industry trade association,
representing thousands of hardwood businesses in every state in the U.S.
and acting as the industry’s advocacy voice on Capitol Hill. It is an umbrella
organization representing the majority of trade associations engaged in the
manufacturing, wholesaling, or distribution of North American hardwood
lumber, veneer, plywood, flooring, and related products. Stop by our booth
so that we can discuss the current state of the hardwood industry and how
we
can help it on Capitol Hill. www.hardwoodfederation.com.
BOOTH 513-515
Created in 1989 by NHLA, the Hardwood Forest Foundation is a non-profit
educational resource. Its goal is to teach the public about trees, forests
and the importance of sustainable forest management and eliminate any
misconceptions of the forest products industry through education. To meet
this goal, the Foundation relies on the support of individuals, organizations and
corporations. Every year, the NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase
provides the Foundation the opportunity to hold special fundraising events
including the Hardwood Forest Foundation Annual Golf Tournament, 50/50
Drawing and Silent Auction. Please stop by the Foundation’s booth to purchase
50/50 Tickets, preview and bid on Silent Auction items and possibly meet the
Foundation’s new Spokesperson, Emmy-Nominated television show host and
woodworker Tommy MacDonald!
INTERGLOBO MORRA N. A., INC.
BOOTH 506
Interglobo is an Italian, privately owned international freight forwarding
company. It has maintained its headquarters in Genova, Italy and offices
and warehouses in Milan, Sassuolo and Rivalta Scrivia. Over the years, it has
strengthened its presence worldwide with particular concentration in North
America, Asia and South America for import and export. In the last twenty
years, Interglobo has opened offices in New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong,
Shanghai, Shenzen Hochiminh City, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Jakarta,
Sao Paulo, Brazil; Lima, Peru; Santiago, Chile; and Antwerp. At the same time it
also carefully established a worldwide network of professional partners and
exclusive agents in other major countries to better serve its clientele door
to door and handling storage and distribution of overweight goods.
www.interglobo.it
ISIS WOOD PRODUCT SOLUTIONS
BOOTH 412
ISIS together with its data collection partners offers the hardwood
industry’s only true hardwood inventory/sales and production solution.
Call us and we will show you why we can make this claim.
ISIS supplies complete end-to-end inventory/sales and production
systems for hardwood manufacturing companies. Our customers include
hardwood sawmills, concentration yards, as well as secondary wood
manufacturers such as remanufacturers, moulding & millwork companies.
Some of the NHLA members who are also customers of ISIS include:
Matson Lumber Company, Gutchess Lumber, Taylor Lumber, J T Shannon
and Cascade Hardwood.
ISK BIOCIDES, INC.
BOOTH 414
ISK Biocides, Inc. is a company which specializes in a wide range of wood
protection products, i.e. sapstain control on newly cut timbers/lumber
and preservative coatings for log homes. Our personnel are well-trained and
qualified to assist lumber producers in solving mold related issues on newly
cut lumber, pallets and log homes. Our people and products are
our strengths.
THE JACOBS TEAM
BOOTH 124
The Jacobs Team was started nearly 50 years ago by former NFL defensive
quarterback, Harry Jacobs. Today, the firm consults with family owned
private businesses in the areas of business succession, team building, risk
management and investment strategies. The firm brings “ENERGY” in longterm relationships and helps stakeholders manage the process of smoothly
transferring ownership in tax-efficient ways that ensure the future interests
of the retiring principals, the new ownership and the enterprise.
JIM C HAMER CO.
BOOTH 309
West Virginia is singularly blessed in that only her borders fall entirely
within the Appalachian producing region. Ideal elevation, rainfall, climate
and soil conditions support a timber-base that is second to none. The
Jim C. Hamer Company owns and manages timberland, sawmills and dry
kilns within the great state of West Virginia. Lumber sawn at our modern
band-mills is generous in thickness and offers outstanding lengths, widths,
color uniformity and texture. We produce and sell both green and kiln dried
lumber. We offer many services to our customers, the least of which is
four-generations of experience and “know-how.” Why don’t you stop by?
We hope to see you in Fort Worth. Contact us at the Kenova, WV office at 304-453-6381, Jack Hatfield Ext. 113 or
jhatfield@jimchamer.com. www.jimchamer.com.
KILN-DIRECT.COM
BOOTH 305
Kiln-direct is a leading manufacturer of small to mid-size drying and HT
kilns for lumber, pallets, and firewood. Small lumber kiln with 9,000-21,000
BF capacity is delivered in one single unit and mid-sized/modular lumber
kilns with 25,000-40,000 BF capacity to be placed on a raised concrete wall.
Small complete kilns and Mid-sized modular designs offer the latest control
technology with wireless communication; all aluminum/SS construction;
easier installation of single unit; easier relocation plus our service.
LICO MACHINERY, INC.
BOOTH 501
Lico Machinery Inc. specializes in the conception and fabrication of
equipment adapted for sawmills, flooring plants and other secondary
transformation application. Lico is known for its capacity to propose
innovative solutions that are adapted to meet the needs of the client.
Most known for its high-speed ripsaws, edger optimizers and resaw
systems. Stop by Booth 501 during the NHLA Convention and discuss
with us in person the variety of services that will help make your business
more profitable. www.licoinc.net
For more information about ISIS please contact us at: 866-878-8809 or
tneal@isiswood.com. www.isiswood.com
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Lonza WOOD PROTECTION, INC.
BOOTH 307
Lonza Wood Protection manufactures AntiBlu® wood protection products
to prevent the growth of mold and the appearance of sapstain on logs,
lumber and other wood products. Lonza also provides technical service
to ensure effective use of its products. The AntiBlu® line includes mold
control, defoamers, brighteners, borates, fungicides, and insecticides. Lonza
Wood Protection is a major producer of pressure treatments, and licenses
the production of such respected brands as Wolmanized® wood and
Dricon® fire retardant treated wood. www.AntiBlu.com
McDONOUGH MANUFACTURING CO.
BOOTH 404
The leading manufacturer of heavy-duty & custom band-sawing & board
edging equipment for hardwood sawmills and secondary plants since 1888.
Specializing in headrigs, carriages, resaws, board edgers & gangs (optimized
& conventional), engineering services, parts and service. McDonough now
has our New Resaw MAXX Infeed System installed and commissioned on
both vertical and horizontal resaws, maximizing throughput through the
system. Come by our booth to see a video and get more information.
MISSOURI WALNUT, LLC
LUMBERMEN'S UNDERWRITING ALLIANCE
BOOTH 112
LUA is a specialty risk insurer providing tailored coverage to the forest
products industry since 1905. Fostering a long-term relationship with
NHLA, we are pleased to offer members the ability to earn up to a 10%
return on their property premium through the Value in Partnership program.
LUA is honored to continue its ninth year tradition as the Presenting
Sponsor of the NHLA Annual Convention and Exhibit Showcase. This
opportunity to serve the forest products industry is just one of the many
ways LUA continually proves its commitment to its policyholders. We are
now able to be accessed by your current broker. Please stop by the booth
for more details.
BOOTH 209
Founded in 2002, Missouri Walnut is a family owned business located in
Southwest Missouri. We focus exclusively on producing the finest Black
Walnut lumber on the market today. With over three generations of
experience in the manufacturing and processing of Black walnut, we have
a long standing tradition of excellence. We pride ourselves on consistently
supplying our customers all over the world with the best product available.
Contact us at 417-455-0972 or sarnold@missouriwalnut.com or
sales@missouriwalnut.com or www.missouriwalnut.com.
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MJB WOOD GROUP, INC.
BOOTH 306
MJB Wood Group manufactures and distributes industrial wood products
throughout North America, Asia and Europe, specializing in panel products,
hardwood and softwood lumber, millwork, and components for the fixture,
furniture and cabinet industries. We source globally and offer solutions
that provide our customers with real time visibility to their supply chains.
MJB also offers an on-site vendor managed inventory program (VOS)
that allows our customers to have the assurance of inventory on hand
without the capital investment. At MJB, we connect people, products
and technology, through innovation and expertise, to enhance the
profitability of our customers.
NATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER ASSOCIATION
BOOTH 110
The National Hardwood Lumber Association would like to welcome
everyone to the 2013 NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase.
NHLA was founded in 1898 to establish a uniform system of grading
Rules for the measurement and inspection of hardwood lumber.
Today, NHLA continues that legacy and is the world's largest and oldest
hardwood industry association. NHLA staff will be available throughout
the convention to answer questions and provide information regarding
membership, education, inspection services and the convention itself.
Please make a point to stop by the NHLA booth during the show!
NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE
BOOTH 415
National Hardwood Magazine is the leading trade publication helping
suppliers in the forest products industry target buyers who purchase
50,000’ of 2 Common & Better lumber a year, with the exception of
flooring plants that buy large volumes of 2 and 3A.
National Hardwood Magazine distributes 5,000 issues per month, and, on
a rotating basis, reaches a mailing list of more than 11,000 industry firms.
The circulation is targeting all types of woodworking plants, distribution/
concentration yards, wholesalers, and sawmills.
Since 1927, we have helped Hardwood suppliers create an effective
marketing program to improve sales throughout North America. Suppliers
also use our sister publications to market their products to buyers of forest
products worldwide. We can help you develop an effective marketing
program to develop your sales domestically or internationally.
National Hardwood Magazine may also be read online at
www.nationalhardwoodmag.com.
NORTHLAND CORPORATION
BOOTH 300
Northland Corporation dries high quality hardwood lumber with strict
attention to detail so we can provide you the quality and service you expect.
We service the domestic and international markets. We have a comprehensive
inventory that enables you to fill in your out of stock items. Mixed T/LS is our
specialty. We stock ash, alder, basswood, beech, birch, Aromatic cedar, cherry,
hickory, sapele, genuine mahogany, poplar and walnut. We steam our own
walnut. We have 3 locations to serve you: Collinwood, Tenn.; LaGrange, Ky. and
Montreal, Canada. Please stop by our Booth #300 during the show to see how
we can better serve you.
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THE OLIVER LUMBER CO. OF TORONTO, LTD.
BOOTH 512
Oliver Lumber originated in Toronto in 1872, at the foot of Spadina Road,
and was owned by one of the former mayors of Toronto, Thomas Oliver.
Oliver Lumber quickly became the largest lumber company of its kind
in Canada, serving customers all over North America. The Oliver Lumber
office and warehouses are now located west of Toronto on highway 401
in Campbellville, Ontario. The new operation stocks over 15 million board
feet of top quality domestic and exotic hardwoods, softwoods, and panel
products from all over the world. The Oliver Lumber mills, drying facilities
and distribution centers are all supplying the Oliver warehouses with a
just-in-time service from their numerous locations.
At Oliver we are committed to customer satisfaction. It doesn't matter if
your order is small or large, we can fill it - in any combination of thicknesses,
grades, lengths or species. Oliver is also committed to prompt, reliable
delivery. The bottom line is that Oliver Lumber stands behind every order
we fill, and that is a commitment that made sense in 1872 and it still makes
sense today.
OSI MACHINERIE
BOOTH 503
At OSI Machinerie we are committed to delivering high-end solutions to
help you continuously deliver value to your customers. We design wood
processing equipment that is robust, yet easy to use. Offering a razorsharp precision, second-to-none, our intelligent equipment also helps to
maximize your production efficiency and optimize your resources. Our
self-centering planer, a market first, makes optimal use of every single
board, significantly reducing waste. It will remove the same thickness on
both material surfaces. Its concept eliminates jamming and profit-gouging
downtimes. Reach us on the web at: www.osimachine.qc.ca or by phone at
418-228-6868 or by email at: info@osimachine.qc.ca.
PENNSYLVANIA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL
BOOTH 514
PLM specializes in Property and Casualty insurance for the lumber,
woodworking and building material industries. We offer competitive rates,
loss control programs and prompt claims response and handling. We are
financially strong and carry an A.M. Best rating of A- (Excellent). For more
information visit our booth or contact us at 800-752-1895.
PIKE LUMBER CO., INC.
BOOTH 203
Pike Lumber Company has the resources to deliver quality hardwoods.
Our university trained foresters sustainably manage the diverse mix of
timber species found in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio to continuously supply
our 3 modern sawmills. This recipe allows Pike to stock one of the broadest
inventories of hardwood lumber (4/4 -16/4) in the industry:
ASH
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RED OAK
RED OAK RIFT & QUARTERED
WHITE OAK
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Phone: 800-356-4554 Visit our website: www.pikelumber.com
MEET THE
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SII DRY KILNS
BOOTH 114
SII Dry Kilns designs and manufactures high quality hardwood and
softwood lumber drying and heat-treating equipment. Products include
conventional and high temperature single and double track multi-zoned
kilns, conventional package loaded kilns, “cross-flow” and downdraft
predryers, fan sheds and pallet heat treaters. Controls from manual input to
fully computerized multi-zone PLC-based automatic systems with wireless
probes or “Sample Watch” our in-kiln weight based system for maximum
kiln performance. To learn more about us visit www.siidrykilns.com or
call 800-545-6379.
TIMBER PRODUCTS INSPECTION, INC.
BOOTH 405
Timber Products Inspection, Inc. (TP) is an independent, third party
wood products inspection, testing, and consulting company with field
representation throughout the United States. TP provides the highest
quality assurance services to lumber manufacturers, pressure treaters, heat
treaters, panel manufacturers, pallet manufacturers, log/timber frame
manufacturers, truss manufacturers, utility product manufacturers and
pellet manufacturers. TP also provides third party auditing on behalf of
various forest management certification programs. In addition, we maintain
state of the art chemical and biomass laboratories as well as a physical
property’s laboratory to support our mission.
STRINGER INDUSTRIES, INC.
BOOTH 314
Stringer Industries is a family owned manufacturing business,
established in 1964. Stringer Industries manufacturers the
Bark King debarker head with its long lasting, turn-able, round
or hex teeth, and its patented depth control system, allowing
the head to provide the smoothest finish in the market.
Stringer also manufactures its own line of wastewood
chippers and hogs, offering a variety of sizes to match the
application to the machine. These machines are designed
with quality, maintenance and value in mind. Stringer
Industries is proud to be a member of NHLA.
TS MANUFACTURING COMPANY
BOOTH 106-108
TS Manufacturing has been designing, manufacturing and
installing quality systems for the Hardwood Sawmill &
Lumber Handling Industry, for over 40 years. In fact, TS
builds pretty much everything in your sawmill. Our high
strain bandsaws, carriages, resaws, optimized edgers (lineal
and transverse), trimmers, grading stations, sorters, stackers,
debarkers, tilt hoists, screening systems and vibrating
conveyors are specifically designed for the hardwood
market. In the Pellet Mill/Briquetting or CoGen industry,
we can organize everything from engineering to installation.
Visit us at booth 106/108 or go to www.tsman.com for more.
TAYLOR LUMBER, INC.
BOOTH 128
Taylor Lumber is a leading manufacturer of Rift & Quarter
sawn lumber. Taylor’s quality manufactured lumber is
produced from the highest grade Appalachian forest logs,
known for their clarity and excellent grain. Rift & Quarter
sawn lumber is offered in the following species: Cherry, Hard
Maple, Red Oak, Walnut, and White Oak. Plain Sawn lumber
is also available. The Taylor name, synonymous with quality,
innovation and beauty has been well known for almost 125
years. Please call us at 740-259-6222 with all of your inquiries.
Millwide. Worldwide.
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TMX SHIPPING
BOOTH 126
Understanding protocol, tending to the minutest details, and providing
customized service are the trademarks of TMX Shipping, since 1985, the
standard in freight forwarding services. TMX aggressively seeks better
ways to serve our customers, who hold us to the highest of possible
standards; our own.
At TMX Shipping, we expect more from ourselves, so our customers
get more from us than from any other freight forwarder. Absolute
professionalism and expertise. Unmatched service and value. Whatever
and wherever you export, TMX Shipping can get it there at the most
competitive rate available. Anything less would not be up to TMX
standards. For more information please visit our website, www.tmxship.
com or call 252-726-1111.
TRADETEC COMPUTER SYSTEMS, LTD.
BOOTH 303
A leader in forest industry software, our comprehensive suite of
applications helps lumber companies become more profitable
today and positions you to remain competitive for the future.
TallyWorks has always helped you control costs, and now it comes
with an integrated CRM (customer relationship management)
component that will help to increase sales to existing customers
and automate the prospecting of new business. We offer
solutions for:
• Lumber Inventory Management
• CRM and Sales Order Management
• Handheld Lumber Tally
• Log Procurement & Log Inventory
• Weigh Station
• Handheld Scaling
• Employee Time and Attendance
USNR
BOOTH 301–400
USNR provides hardwood lumber manufacturers with advanced
solutions specifically designed to meet their unique requirements.
The steadily growing application of MillExpert optimization software is
well known to increase recovery, value and yield, thus improving overall
mill profitability. USNR’s long history of manufacturing package kilns,
track kilns and computer control systems has continued for over 100
years. With an extensive range of products and technologies, USNR
offers state-of-the-art machinery, control systems and automation
software for sawmills, planer mills, OSB, LVL, plywood and other
engineered wood manufacturing plants. Contact USNR for a solution
to your processing challenges. Call 1-800-BUY-USNR.
WOOD-MIZER, LLC
BOOTH 116
Wood-Mizer is a world leader in the sawmill industry and a pioneer
in narrowband, thin-kerf blades and equipment for all sawmill
operations. The industrial line of thin-kerf wood processing
equipment includes breakdown headrigs, an oversized log headrig,
edgers, multi-head resaws, material handling, and a small log
processing line. Wood-Mizer machines have more than proven
capable of enduring the rigors of high production environments,
while saving businesses money in investment and maintenance
costs, all while increasing yield per log. Boosting solutions for
sawmill companies; Wood-Mizer Blades are perfect for quality,
thin-kerf blades and blade maintenance equipment. Follow at
facebook.com/woodmizer.
All our software integrates seamlessly with sawmill equipment
and popular accounting packages.
www.tradetec.com / 800-278-1098
U•C COATINGS CORPORATION
BOOTH 500
You bring the Wood … We’ll bring the Protection™. Our products
conserve hardwood resources and improve production yields, so you
make more wood products – and more profitable products – from
each piece of wood. Anchorseal and Anchorseal 2 (wax end sealer),
Gempaint & Gempaint*Plus (water-based paints for dried lumber),
LogSavers & FlitchSavers (plastic “stitches” for logs), Shade-Dri (mesh
fabric to protect logs & lumber against the elements), Bates Glue
Release Coatings (to protect gluing equipment) and more! Global
Wood Protection Specialists, we ship to over 30 countries on six
continents. For more information, visit www.uccoatings.com or call
1-888-END-COAT (1-888-363-2628).
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VisionTally™ is the first end-tally system that
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Achieve a new level of consistent tally
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