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June/July 2009 Page 21 First, make the technology work for you. Understand and define who you want to reach. If you are dealing with a commodity product such as plywood the online focus should be data rich so customers can quickly grasp informa- tion on price, grade and emissions compliance. Flooring and decking have a different audience to court. They will need a more visual, aesthet- ic presence on the Web because specifiers, architects and designers will want to evaluate color composi- tion and ‘see’ applications. Flooring and decking also lend themselves to a blogging site where professionals and consumers can exchange information on installation and maintenance and other matters. Second, your online presence should allow easy, accessible two-way com- munication. That means encouraging your customers to talk back to you and ask questions and provide feed- back. This feature can also be designed to collect information about who is accessing your Web site and their product interests, which in turn can assist in fine-tuning your overall marketing strategy. You might also consider Twitter as this provides text-based posts of only up to 140 characters in length. Twittering used to its potential is a hybrid of social and business network- ing. Another originally social media- focused tool is Facebook. Facebook is increasingly becoming the entry- point to a Website - a way to connect with folks that aren’t initially coming to your Website. Third, consider if your product line lends itself to e-commerce or Webinars. IWPA maintains a cyber- store on its Website for its publica- tions. On-line ordering frees up staff time and provides a convenience for members. We’ve produced Webinars that have proved useful platforms for IWPA members to learn and discuss issues such as the California regula- tion on composite wood emissions, new custom’s regulations and the Lacey Act. IWPA is also providing its Imported Wood magazine in a digital format at our Website at www .iwpa - wood.org to provide “live” links to our member Websites and email address- es. IWPA is adding to our email mem- ber alerts with a scaled down version of our enews to provide shorter, time- lier updates. Ultimately though, whatever commu- nication media you employ, you need to track results. If you are heavily using emails, then make sure you track the “click-throughs.” A good resource is Constant Contact® although there are others out there as well. You must do the same with your Web page. You can use Google Analytics to track website statistics and gain important information on how your Web traffic changes based on different promotions and company initiatives. The marriage between technology and marketing will grow stronger over time and it will produce many off- spring. It behooves us to take up the challenge of staying abreast of evolv- ing technologies and adopting those which best meet business objectives. 500,000 B.F. Dry Kiln Capacity 2 Million B.F. Dry Storage Container Loading Mixed TL’s S2S, Ripped to Width, Cut-Length & Finger-Joint Lumber Measured & Inspected after Kiln Drying IWPA - McClendon Continued from page 20 I look forward to hearing your per- spective during my next trip through your “neck of the woods.” I’m not giv- ing up on face-face contact just yet. No substitute in my book – or should I say “Amazon’s Kindle®”! • BENJA - Continued from page 4 involved in the development of presti- gious projects, particularly hotels for a very long time,” Leevutinun pointed out. “For the export market, we are com- pelled to use American timber species because we are exporting to the U.S.,” she continued. “The fact is that customers prefer the kind of wood that they have been accustomed to, so it is very much a customer-dictated deci- sion.” Generally, the company is quite happy with the timber that it gets from the U.S. However, Leevutinun noted that at times there was a need to lam- inate the narrow pieces that were sup- plied. “This can pose a problem because the color of the furniture would not be uniform. When this hap- pens, workers would need to have the furniture stained to hide the inconsis- tency in the color of the wood.” For six days a week, staff and work- ers carry out tasks assigned to them with the daily routine starting at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 5:30 p.m. The company’s forte lies in design and it is also armed with an ISO9001 certification that bears testimony to the company’s strong emphasis on product quality. Leevutinun said, “We have a very experienced team of designers who have been involved in the hotel busi- ness for 15 years. It is a tough envi- ronment that they have been operat- ing in and the expectations are very high. Hotel furniture must be tested to be functional, durable and comfort- able. If they do not meet the quality standard, then the furniture will be rejected by our clients. Therefore, through the years, we have already established the standard for our prod- ucts, having been exposed to the industry for so long.” The fact that the parent company qualifies to bid for huge projects has enabled Benja Collection to take part in the development of the bigger and more exclusive projects in Thailand, such as hotels, luxurious apartments, offices, supermarkets and restau- rants. Though not very large yet in terms of size, both the factory owners and employees take pride in what happy customers have to say about the qual- ity of furniture offered by the company. As part of efforts to promote its furni- ture products overseas, the company has been actively taking part in exhi- bitions, including the Dubai show. For more information, contact Leevutinun at sales@benjacollec - tion.com . •
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First, make the technology work foryou. Understand and define who youwant to reach. If you are dealing witha commodity product such as plywoodthe online focus should be data rich socustomers can quickly grasp informa-tion on price, grade and emissionscompliance. Flooring and deckinghave a different audience to court.They will need a more visual, aesthet-ic presence on the Web becausespecifiers, architects and designerswill want to evaluate color composi-tion and ‘see’ applications. Flooringand decking also lend themselves to ablogging site where professionals andconsumers can exchange informationon installation and maintenance andother matters. Second, your online presence should
allow easy, accessible two-way com-munication. That means encouragingyour customers to talk back to youand ask questions and provide feed-back. This feature can also bedesigned to collect information aboutwho is accessing your Web site andtheir product interests, which in turncan assist in fine-tuning your overallmarketing strategy. You might also consider Twitter as
this provides text-based posts of onlyup to 140 characters in length.Twittering used to its potential is ahybrid of social and business network-ing. Another originally social media-focused tool is Facebook. Facebookis increasingly becoming the entry-point to a Website - a way to connect
with folks that aren’t initially coming toyour Website. Third, consider if your product line
lends itself to e-commerce orWebinars. IWPA maintains a cyber-store on its Website for its publica-tions. On-line ordering frees up stafftime and provides a convenience formembers. We’ve produced Webinarsthat have proved useful platforms forIWPA members to learn and discussissues such as the California regula-tion on composite wood emissions,new custom’s regulations and theLacey Act. IWPA is also providing itsImported Wood magazine in a digitalformat at our Website at www.iwpa-wood.org to provide “live” links to ourmember Websites and email address-es. IWPA is adding to our email mem-ber alerts with a scaled down versionof our enews to provide shorter, time-lier updates. Ultimately though, whatever commu-
nication media you employ, you needto track results. If you are heavilyusing emails, then make sure youtrack the “click-throughs.” A goodresource is Constant Contact®although there are others out there aswell. You must do the same with yourWeb page. You can use GoogleAnalytics to track website statisticsand gain important information onhow your Web traffic changes basedon different promotions and companyinitiatives.The marriage between technology
and marketing will grow stronger overtime and it will produce many off-spring. It behooves us to take up thechallenge of staying abreast of evolv-ing technologies and adopting thosewhich best meet business objectives.
500,000 B.F. Dry Kiln Capacity 2 Million B.F. Dry Storage
Container Loading Mixed TL’s
S2S, Ripped to Width, Cut-Length & Finger-Joint
Lumber Measured & Inspected after Kiln Drying
IWPA - McClendonContinued from page 20
I look forward to hearing your per-spective during my next trip throughyour “neck of the woods.” I’m not giv-ing up on face-face contact just yet.No substitute in my book – or should Isay “Amazon’s Kindle®”!
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BENJA -Continued from page 4
involved in the development of presti-gious projects, particularly hotels for avery long time,” Leevutinun pointedout. “For the export market, we are com-pelled to use American timber speciesbecause we are exporting to theU.S.,” she continued. “The fact is thatcustomers prefer the kind of wood thatthey have been accustomed to, so it isvery much a customer-dictated deci-sion.” Generally, the company is quitehappy with the timber that it gets fromthe U.S. However, Leevutinun notedthat at times there was a need to lam-inate the narrow pieces that were sup-plied. “This can pose a problembecause the color of the furniturewould not be uniform. When this hap-pens, workers would need to have thefurniture stained to hide the inconsis-tency in the color of the wood.” For six days a week, staff and work-ers carry out tasks assigned to themwith the daily routine starting at 8:30a.m. and ending at 5:30 p.m.The company’s forte lies in design
and it is also armed with an ISO9001certification that bears testimony tothe company’s strong emphasis onproduct quality.Leevutinun said, “We have a veryexperienced team of designers whohave been involved in the hotel busi-ness for 15 years. It is a tough envi-ronment that they have been operat-ing in and the expectations are veryhigh. Hotel furniture must be tested tobe functional, durable and comfort-able. If they do not meet the qualitystandard, then the furniture will berejected by our clients. Therefore,through the years, we have alreadyestablished the standard for our prod-ucts, having been exposed to theindustry for so long.”The fact that the parent companyqualifies to bid for huge projects hasenabled Benja Collection to take partin the development of the bigger andmore exclusive projects in Thailand,such as hotels, luxurious apartments,offices, supermarkets and restau-rants. Though not very large yet in terms ofsize, both the factory owners andemployees take pride in what happycustomers have to say about the qual-ity of furniture offered by the company. As part of efforts to promote its furni-ture products overseas, the companyhas been actively taking part in exhi-bitions, including the Dubai show.For more information, contactLeevutinun at [email protected].
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Cole Hardwood Inc.
P. O. Box 568
Logansport, Indiana 46947
574-753-3151 Fax: 574-753-2525
e-mail at: [email protected]
home page: www.colehardwood.com
5 T/L 10/4 S&B Ash1 T/L 5/4 S&B Basswood2 T/L 5/4 #1 Com Basswood1 T/L 6/4 S&B Basswood2 T/L 8/4 S&B Basswood3 T/L 4/4 #1 Com Beech3 T/L 5/4 S&B Beech1 T/L 8/4 S&B Beech5 T/L 4/4 S&B Hickory4 T/L 4/4 #1 Com Hickory5 T/L 4/4 #2 Com Hickory1 T/L 5/4 S&B Hickory3 T/L 5/4 #1 Com Hickory
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716-699-2393 phone
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ASH
4/4 FAS 8/4 FASCHERRY
4/4 1 com 8/4 1 comHARD MAPLE
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5 T/L 5/4 #2 Com Hickory5 T/L 6/4 S&B Hickory5 T/L 6/4 #2 Com Hickory4 T/L 8/4 S&B Hickory5 T/L 8/4 #1 Com Hickory2 T/L 5/4 S&B W. Oak2 T/L 8/4 S&B W. Oak2 T/L 4/4 S&B Walnut4 T/L 4/4 #2 Com Walnut1 T/L 5/4 S&B Walnut2 T/L 6/4 S&B Walnut4 T/L 8/4 S&B Walnut
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W.M. Cramer International Inc.Hickory, NC 28603 USA
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4/4 - 8/4 FAS - #2 Common Ash4/4 - 8/4 FAS - #2 Common Basswood4/4 - 8/4 FAS - #2 Common Cherry4/4 - 8/4 FAS #1 & #2 White Hard Maple4/4 - 8/4 #1 - #2 Common Hard Maple4/4 - 8/4 FAS - #2 Common Soft Maple4/4 - 5/4 FAS - #2 Common Red Oak4/4 - 5/4 FAS - #2 Common White Oak4/4 - 5/4 FAS - #2 Common White Oak R/Q4/4 - 5/4 FAS - #2 Common Hickory4/4 - 8/4 FAS - #2 Common Poplar4/4 - 8/4 FAS - #2 Common Walnut
8/4 FEQ 18,40510/4 FEQ 14,85912/4 FEQ 40616/4 FEQ 16,310Ipe4/4 Sel/Bet 12,453 5/4 Sel/Bet 7,843Jatoba4/4 Sel/Bet 36,466Lacewood4/4 Sel/Bet 5,5988/4 Sel/Bet 418Marupa4/4 Sel/Btr 16,9905/4 Sel/Btr 7,0036/4 Sel/Btr 6,443Peruvian Walnut4/4 Sel/Btr 10,6406/4 Sel/Btr 5,0338/4 Sel/Btr 8,552
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Eastern White PineAmerica’s Largest
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European Oak, Beech and Ash arelocated in France and Germany. NHGTimber is now extending procurementof North American species intoEuropean countries.NHG Timber provides continuous
monitoring of supply at source, globalmarket knowledge and a range ofproduct and supply possibilities tomeet specific buyer requirements.With specific services for both suppli-ers and buyers, long-term relation-ships are developed and supported bymutual trust and professionalism.On the supplier side the company
offers full marketing support, guaran-teed payment, and promotion of newproducts, problem resolutions andcontinuous business. With comprehensive knowledge in
many markets, the firm provides sup-pliers with buyer requirements, andrepresents suppliers promoting a widerange of products to a variety of mar-kets.The family operated business contin-
ues to expand; increasing supplierrelationships while broadening prod-uct selections. With a total of 16 employees, key
personnel include Goodwin’s sons,Guy who along with Nick Goodwinand Karen Jolly, are responsible forsales in West Africa; Ben Goodwin,procurement and sales for Europeanhardwoods; Stuart McBride, Northand South American procurement andsales; and Ben Jenn, procurementand sales of hardwoods in the FarEast. Each trader travels to his/herterritory three months out of the year.NHG Timber is committed to the envi-
ronment and environmental issues. Amember and firm supporter of the UKTimber Trade Federation in the UnitedKingdom, NHG is committed to sourc-ing responsibly with an associationthat monitors suppliers for environ-mental performance. Members offorestry stewardship initiatives suchas the Tropical Forest Foundation ofAfrica, South America and South EastAsia, they support stewardship effortsin all regions they trade in. NHGTimber is also a member of the IWPA,the Woodland Heritage Trust andTRADA. Goodwin attributes his success to
strength of relationships with suppli-ers and customers alike and anapproach to business 24 hours a day7 days a week. “We work with suppli-ers very closely and sell a diverserange of products throughout theworld market. If we say we’ll paysomebody in 24 hours or 30 days,they are paid exactly on due date,never a delay. I think that’s a strongmessage, especially in these times,”he said.While 2008 was another record year
for NHG Timber Ltd., Goodwin, a sea-soned trader comments on the globaleconomic situation for 2009. “It will bea difficult year. A lot of people have notseen trading conditions like this, I seeit as the worst I’ve personally experi-enced since 1974 but I anticipate we’llcome out of it stronger. Our staff istrained with a “can-do” attitude. Ourcompany is built on tenacity. We neverhave problems, only challenges.”For more information about NHG
Timber Ltd. and its products and serv-ices visit their website at
http://www.nhgtimber.com, email [email protected] or contactthem directly at +44 (0) 20 8651 4030.
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tain our quality product and service.Kitchens Brothers Manufacturing Co.will produce what our customers needand want.”Company expansions started in thelate 1970’s and culminated in the late1980’s bringing production capacity to60,000,000 board feet per year whenfull production is needed. The compa-ny currently owns three complete millswith yards and dry kilns.In 1991 the three brothers opened aflooring company, Cherrybark WoodFlooring Inc. The flooring companymanufactures southern hardwoodflooring from the production of theKitchens Bros. sawmills.Sales manager John Clark explainedthe benefits of having a flooring oper-ation supplied by the sawmill. “One ofthe benefits to having the flooringoperation is that we have been able tosee first-hand what our customersneed,” he said. “Our customers aregetting better products because weare educated on both sides of thebusiness and are doing things differ-ently than we used to now that we arealso the end user side of the industry.”Red and White Oak, Yellow Poplar,Sap Gum, Hickory/Pecan and Ash areamong the species Kitchens Bros.offers in 4/4 and 5/4 thicknesses.Kitchens Bros. also offers custom cutthicknesses for customers with spe-cial needs. In addition to exportinglumber the company exports logs.Furniture, cabinet, moulding, andflooring manufacturers are among themany markets to which the companysupplies lumber.Gang ripping and surfacing is avail-able at the company’s dimension millin Hazlehurst. Kiln and planer opera-tions at each mill total a dry kilncapacity of 1,000,000 board feet. Both the Monroe and Utica opera-tions utilize a Fulghum Rosserheaddebarker, Corley carriage with Lewiscontrols and scanner in the productionprocess. At the Utica facility, lumber is hand-pulled and stacked with a Black andClausen stacker. Next it is dried inSisson kilns, which run off Hurst woodwaste boilers, powered by the compa-ny’s own sawdust and bark.The Monroe location uses an 8-footFiler & Stowell resaw for processingdoubles and cants, a Crosby edgerand an Irvington Moore trimmer. Aftergoing to the green chain, lumber ishand-pulled and put through a Hemcostacker.At the Hazlehurst mill, equipmentincludes a Nicholson debarker, Corleycarriage and scanner, Salem resawwith Lewis controls and positioner,High-Tech optimizing edger and trim-mer and a Hemco sorter. An Irvington-Moore pre-dryer, four Coe kilns, oneHemco kiln and two Irvington Moorekilns. The pre-dryers and kilns operateoff of a 600 horsepower wood wasteboiler that utilizes dry shavings fromthe Cherrybark facility. This facilityalso includes the firm’s dimension mill
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and remanufacturing operations.At all sawmill locations the lumber isdipped in Buckman 1009 wood pre-servative to control staining beforeshipping. Most shipping is handled bytruck although Hazlehurst andMonroe also have rail facilities. Thefirm ships internationally as well asdomestically.Key people among the approximate350 employees are: Greg Kitchens,president; Alan Kitchens, secretary;Kevin Kitchens, vice president; JohnClark, sales manager; Travis Shobey,general manager; Jonathan Temple,general manager of Cherrybark; andDennis Carraway, controller of bothcompanies.Kitchens Bros. Inc. supports a num-ber of our industry associations. Inaddition, members of the companyhave dedicated time in fulfilling lead-ership roles. Greg Kitchens has served as presi-dent of the National HardwoodLumber Assoc. (NHLA), theHardwood Manufacturers Assoc.(HMA) and the SouthwesternHardwood Manufacturers Club. AlanKitchens served on the board of direc-tors of the NHLA and HMA and JohnClark has served as president of theAmerican Hardwood Export Council(AHEC), National Oak FlooringManufacturers Assoc. (NOFMA),International Trade Club of Mississippiand the Mississippi District ExportCouncil.Cherrybark Flooring Inc. is a memberof the National Wood Flooring Assoc.For more information about KitchensBros. Manufacturing and theirproducts visit them at www.kitchens-brothers.com or contact direct at 601-885-6001.
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or a mom-and-pop print shop locatedin North Carolina that has a client whowants an annual report printed on cer-tified paper,” Metnick said.However, Mark Palmer, president andCEO of the North AmericanWholesale Lumber Association, saidthe paper industry has been muchquicker to embrace “chain-of-custody”certification than the lumber industry.And softwood merchants have largelyseen indifference among customers atthe retail level, he said.“But the trend is clearly going in thatdirection,” Palmer said. “It’s just amatter of time before it happens, butmarket forces are putting a brake on itright now.”To be sure, many U.S. landowners –whether certified or not — alwayshave maintained relatively high stan-dards in managing their property,Barford said. He added that he hasnot seen forest management prac-tices “change that much, if at all,”since certification began its roll intothe marketplace.And wood itself is the ultimate envi-ronmentally responsible material. It’sa renewable resource, consumes car-
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bon in the atmosphere during growth,is biodegradable and recyclable. “Weattempt to talk about all of the goodthings that we do and are,” said DebHawkinson, executive director of theHardwood Federation, which repre-sents over 14,000 businesses and 1million hardwood families inWashington, D.C.Hawkinson expects to see even moregreen initiatives this year, particularlywith the recently passed economic-stimulus package. The legislationincludes investments in renewabletechnology – such as wind, solar andbiofuels – and also would create jobsin companies that supply energy-effi-cient technologies and cleaner formsof coal. In 2008, the Hardwood Federationspearheaded the introduction ofHouse Resolution 1477 to ensure thathardwoods would receive preferencein green building initiatives for govern-ment buildings. The bill, which wasnot acted upon at presstime, will bereintroduced this spring.“If we’re looking to stimulate theeconomy and put life into small busi-ness, especially hardwood compa-nies, then they need to be recognizedfor what they already do,” Hawkinsonsaid.
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While being certified (by any interna-tionally recognized program such asFSC or SFI) does not specifically pro-tect companies from prosecutionunder Lacey, it helps show that a com-pany is doing its due diligence.Companies supplying FSC and SFIcertified wood should see anincreased interest in their production.(Again it should be emphasized thatalthough it will be considered a sign ofgood faith, the U.S. government doesnot accept any third party verificationregarding the legality [or illegality] ofmaterial.) Also, as noted, the Lacey Act
requires importers to file extensivedeclarations upon the product’s entryinto the United States. This require-ment includes documenting anyAmerican woods re-entering thecountry after downstream processingoverseas. U.S. Customs requires the product to
be identified not just by genus andspecies, but to have the identificationinclude any and all possible speciesthat could be included in the produc-tion. A well-prepared exporter canprotect their customer by providingthem with documentation to allowthem a smooth re-entry of their prod-uct into the United States. Since inno-cent typos or misdeclarations couldcome at a cost of $250, a goodspecies documentation package is ofdistinct value to a foreign company.Arnie Hogue of Anderson-Tully Co.
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a package that will provide all ourinternational customers with the exactscientific names for all our species.They appreciate the attention to detailand I think it will encourage them touse our woods over a tropical mixedlight hardwood product that is nearlyimpossible to correctly identify, muchless verify as legally harvested. Weare certainly seeing increased interestin our FSC production.” The NHLA is working on redefining
their identification of commercialwoods with greater details as to thelikely common woods sold under onetrade name. However, since somespecies will be unique to specificregions, the more work companiescan do to exactly define species with-in their region, the better. After all, theNHLA’s list for Hickory/Pecan includeseight species, and a quick internetsearch returns over 30 different list-ings for Carya. Hogue’s work to limitand accurately define the five specificones should certainly reassure hiscustomers.The Lacey Act should help U.S. com-
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New Zealand
Domestic consumption of lumberhas weakened here. The exportmarket has also been in decline. Abright spot however, Radiata Pinelog exports have increased accord-ing to the Wood ResourceQuarterly. Many sawmills are run-ning at reduced operating hoursdue to the continued downturn ofhousing activity and an overallweak property market.With regular shipments to Chinaand Japan, the Pine exports werehigher than the previous two yearsand total exports reached a five-year record of 6.6 million m3 lastyear. The New Zealand market-share of imported logs to Japanwas a record 17 percent in 2008,up 10 percent from previous years.Housing starts have continued in adownward trend with the totalnumber of new dwellings at only60 percent of what they were overa year ago. Over 24 sawmillsclosed in 2008 alone and expertspredict more plants will perma-nently shut down.
The weakened New Zealand dol-lar has made sawmills more com-petitive as they now have some ofthe lowest wood raw-materialcosts in terms of U.S. dollars, in theworld. While this may appear to beencouraging news, the demand forlumber in New Zealand’s majorexport markets is in decline. Due tothe global financial crisis many ofthe log buyers in Asia cannotobtain a letter of credit to purchasemore products. In spite of low woodcosts in New Zealand, there arelimited opportunities for exportersto increase shipments under cur-rent market conditions.
Indonesia
The Antara News recently report-ed the Indonesian government iscurrently processing its Rp73.3 tril-lion economic stimulus packageand will begin to allocate funds.Indonesia has been facing itsworst recession in modern history.The stimulus is said to hopefullyhelp address the various issues ofunemployment posed in the coun-try.MS Kaban, forestry minister, said‘chronic ailments’ affectingIndonesian forests would take along time to fix. The minister indi-cated weak government controland poorly managed forests by for-est concessionaires, timber estatesand licensed plantations had con-tributed to the damage. Kabansaid the ailments were also affect-ing forest industries and timbercompanies, which led to a cut inthe state’s foreign exchange earn-ing and spurred illegal logging andtheft. Addressing some of theseproblems, Kaban drew attention toforest plantation activities under-taken by the government on thelast three years, during which atotal of USD1.9 million trees hadbeen planted.
Malaysia
Exports fell 15.9 percent recentlycompared to the same time lastyear. Economists commented thatthe current economy is performingbetter than forecasted but they stillexpect a decline in exports at leastover the next few months.Malaysian timber prices remainweak but steady although weathercontinues to affect the country,making timber extraction problem-atic. Prices are not expected to holdhowever. Private and commercialforeclosures are increasing possi-bly due to massive layoffs bymajor MNCs and a downwardtrend in domestic demand.Suppliers of major building/con-struction material and householdaccessories were among many ofthose laid off in the country.
Romania
The international financial mar-kets affected the constructionindustry in Romania. Accountingfor half of the construction output,non-residential construction will behit, while residential will decreaseonly slightly and civil engineeringwill maintain.According to the “Construction sec-tor in Romania 2009, developmentforecasts for 2009-2011 reportrecently published by PMR, a
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research and consulting company,the value of construction andassembly works in Romaniaincreased by 34 percent nominallyto RON 83bn (€22.5bn). Non-resi-dential was the fastest growingsegment with an increase of 37percent. Directly related to the factthat Romania, a country with adeveloping economy needed main-ly non-residential buildings suchas industrial buildings. The largestshare of cost is gained by structur-al works construction projects, fol-lowed by installation and sitepreparations. The smallest shareswere held by rental of constructionequipment.In spite of the €20bn financial aidfrom the IMF and EU that wasintended to stabilize the local cur-rency and lower the budget deficit,investor confidence is expected tocontinue to decline. Investments infixed assets will also decrease.This will have an important effecton GDP growth, which relies heav-ily on construction.Senior construction market ana-lyst at PMR, Robert Obetkon said,“The most affected year will be2009, but the following few yearsmay not see a major recovery if theinternational economic circum-stances do not improve. The con-struction sector will be supportedby the spending of EU funds allo-cated for Romania which will bedirected mainly into infrastruc-ture.”
Norway
The average income from forestrywas NOK 34000; an increase of 9percent compared to previousyears. According to recent reports,there are 109,300 personal forestowners with productive forests of25 decares or more in Norway.Forest owners from HedmarkCounty had the highest averageentrepreneurial income fromforestry in 2007 at NOK 57000.Nord-Trondelag County had thehighest proportion of forest ownerswith positive entrepreneurialincome, at 47 percent. In threenorthern counties only a marginalshare of forest owners had entre-preneurial income from forestry.According to IHB Fordaq Networkabout one in four forest owners arewomen. The average entrepreneur-ial income from forestry was 12percent higher than for male forestowners. The education level of for-est owners is slightly lower than inthe population as a whole.Statistics on education show thatone out of four in the populationhave higher education.
Finland
Twenty four percent fewer logswere reported from the fourth quar-ter of 2008 as compared to thesame quarter in 2007. With logexport taxes and timber marketconditions being uncertain inRussia, it is probable that theFinnish forest industry is less like-ly to rely on Russian timber in the
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LAKE STATESHeading into the summer monthssources in the Lake States regioncontinue to feel the effects of thefinancial crisis. Commercial construc-tion decreased with nonresidentialpermits falling by a third in value.Residential construction remainedslow and manufacturing activitydecreased. Manufacturers reportedproduction cutbacks due to weakorders and lumber suppliers reportedlack of sales due to overproduction.However some furniture retailers inthe area said that sales were improv-ing due to the introduction of newitems.In Indiana, a hardwood lumber sup-plier stated lack of new home and fur-niture sales as the leading factor intoday’s increasingly challenging mar-ket. “People aren’t buying new homesor new furnishings for existinghomes,” he said. The contact, whichsupplies Poplar and Red Oak to distri-bution yards, flooring, millwork andcabinet manufacturers said that hav-ing a good product mix was key toremaining competitive. “What ordersdo come in are specific and very highend. Prices are going down and thereis plenty of lumber on the market rightnow, so if you don’t have it on theground there isn’t much time to get it,they will move on,” he explained.In Minnesota, transportation costswere reported as an area of slightconcern, although gasoline pricesrose only 10 cents per gallon, still$1.14 less than a year ago. Lumberprices continued to decrease for thestate and were reportedly 10 percentlower, according to The Beige Book.The Book’s recent report said thatmanufacturing activity had decreasedwith a broad base of manufacturer’sreporting weak orders and a diversi-fied manufacturer noted largedeclines in every segment apart fromthe municipal market. The Book’srecent reports from commercial,industrial and residential real estatecontacts indicated a continued slowdown in economic activity.A hardwood lumber supplier inWisconsin reported a depressed mar-
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ket. “Prices are much lower than themarket reports reflect. The contactthat supplies Red Oak, Poplar andBasswood said phone calls havepicked up but the inquiries have“mostly been just price quotes.” “Transportation is easier becausethere are more trucks available, butyou can’t fill a truck without an order,”the contact said. “What we’re lookingfor and preparing ourselves for in thenext six months is actually anincrease in interest rates inflation andsuch which would affect us as far asholding inventory,” the source saidregarding the near future outlook. Asfor long term, she stated, “I don’t lookfor any real improvement until 2010.”In Michigan, a hardwood lumber sup-plier agreed that conditions are chal-lenging. “It’s tougher than six monthsago that’s for sure. Consumer confi-dence is not there. There’s plenty oflumber on the market but things aren’tmoving as fast as they were a yearago,” he said.The source, which supplies all hard-woods said, “all species are slow, it’sflat across the board.” Concurrent withothers in the region, the supplier alsosaid transportation was not an issuebut expected it to become one in thecoming months. “The price of fuel hasbeen steady but it is starting to go upnow as summer comes along.”Looking ahead the contact said thenext six months would present morechallenges.ProSales Magazine recently reportedthat LEED certifications and registra-tions continue to climb, despite thecurrent market. According to the arti-cle, home builder interest in U.S.Green Building Council’s (USGBC)LEED for Homes green building certi-fication program continues to climb,and houses registered this year couldexceed 1 percent of new-home starts.The group’s vice president of residen-tial development, Nate Kredich, saidthat LEED for Homes project registra-tions have surpassed 8,500, which isan increase of 5,000 from October2009.“Regardless of the down housingmarket, projects that have that deter-mined focus on sustainability aremoving forward,” Kredich said. “Ournumbers are moving opposite themarket.”Kredich also said that interest inLEED for Homes spans all sectors,with affordable housing gaining a sur-prising 40 percent share of certifiedunits.ProSales said another indicator ofincreasing homebuilder interest ineco-friendly practice was theresponse to the inaugural GreenHomebuilder’s Day at the USGBC’sannual Greenbuild conference lastfall. Over 1,000 attended the work-shop. The goal for USGBC for theremainder of ’09 is to exceed a 1 per-cent marketshare, which the organi-zation measures by comparing regis-trations to housing starts. “Based onthe way we started the year, we’rewell on our way to exceeding a 1 per-cent share,” a representative forUSGBC said.In related news, a new study fromThe Freedonia Group Inc., an industryresearch firm based in Cleveland,
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Sources in the Southeast offeredmixed reports about recent currentstatus. With the onset of warmerweather some expect an increase inbusiness while others are receivingonly inquiries. Certified products areon the move and increasing indemand for the region. Lower gradehardwoods and crossties are stillmoving well with customers request-ing an average of one grade lowerthan their normal purchases.Curtailments, weekly hour reductions,employee layoffs and lower invento-ries are common in the area as theytry to adjust to the current market con-ditions.A hardwood supplier in Arkansas saidbusiness was “mediocre at best.” Thesawmiller, who cuts Red and WhiteOak, said grade lumber was not mov-ing very well but industrial lumber andcrossties remained “hot” items. As forinventory levels, the contact said,“Logs are down and lumber is up, weare cutting inventory and laying peo-ple off. We’ve idled our mill for thetime being.”Going forward, the supplier said hedid not think much would change inthe lumber industry before 2010.“Before we see any major changes itwill be 2010. The hardwood lumbermarket was really about two yearsahead of this recession and it kind ofstarted slowing down. Pricing got outof whack and people were paying toomuch for logs and not enough for lum-ber. But I think when we get out of thecredit crisis things will change prettyquickly,” he said.According to The Kiplinger Letter, thehousing market may become worse inthe coming months as foreclosuresrise and home prices continue toslide. However the recent Letter didsay that sales were starting tostrengthen and realtors were begin-ning to see more traffic due to the taxcredit for first time buyers as well aslow mortgage rates.The Letter also projected foreclo-sures to keep pressure on prices foranother year. In Florida and otherareas where foreclosures are wide-spread Kiplinger forecast a drop in thenational average by 10 percentthrough the first quarter of 2010. Apickup in the building industry is notforecast until 2010. With unsoldhomes about 1 million higher than inyears past, there is plenty of “work off”material on the market.A Georgia hardwood supplier said hismarket was slow due to oversupplyand lack of demand. The contact, whocuts Red and White Oak and Poplar,said, “Most of the common grades in6/4 White Oak are moving. When
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In recent weeks, sources on theWest Coast experienced a slight pick-up in business. Lumber suppliers andbuilders in the region said that theremodeling sector was stronger thannew building and construction.However with the tax credit now avail-able for first-time homebuyers, manyhope for an improvement in the com-ing months.A hardwood distributor in Oregon
commented that remodels were com-ing back fairly strong. “We’re tied intothe San Francisco market here and itseems like definitely the remodels arecoming back pretty strong.”Compared to six months ago, the con-tact said market conditions are aboutthe same. He added that the darker species
were popular. “I’d say Walnut stillseems to be pretty hot along withMahogany and Teak. All of the darkerwoods seem to be doing pretty good.Oak is still tough, specifically Red Oakis tough to move,” he explained.“Prices from mills have been comingdown considerably.”When asked about certified prod-
ucts, the source said that demandwas increasing and “it’s a hot topic inCalifornia especially.” As for the com-ing months, he said that he is pre-pared for a pickup. “We’ve preparedfor it. I expect a lot of people will becaught with tight inventories once itstarts picking up. I would still say it’s‘wait and see’ for the next threemonths, but within six months hope-fully we’ll be going again.”Robert Rivinus, president and CEO
of the California Building IndustryAssociation, said, “We are hopefulthat sales will continue to increaseover the next few months, helping torestore consumer confidence, clearout inventory and get job-generatinghome construction back to healthylevels, which will go a long waytowards reinvigorating our economy.”Builder permits for single-family
homes recently totaled 30 for one iso-lated county in California. Notably thelowest monthly tally of the downturncompared to previous months thattotaled 50 and 46. Builders are hope-ful the recent tax credits will boostsales. The state is giving up to$10,000 in tax credit for a new homeprimary residence purchase. A federalcredit of up to $8,000 is also availablefor first-time homebuyers. Another source in California said that
demand for wood fiber products isvery low. “This downturn is not isolat-ed to just wood fiber or lumber, it isaffecting almost every industry,” thehardwood supplier said. “The currentsituation finds us with our next prob-lem being: will we have enough pro-duction later this summer and fall togo around? Many sawmills haveclosed permanently and many have‘mothballed’ until they see betterprospects arise. We’ve had a very wet
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spring throughout Appalachian timberarea that has created a very lowinventory of logs.”In reference to product on the market
currently, the source said there is anoverabundance of lumber products.“Most kiln drying facilities have veryample inventories that must beworked through. I feel we’re at or nearthe bottom of this thing because lum-ber can’t be produced any cheaper,”he explained. For the last 60 dayshowever, the contact said his priceshave been steady. Taking a look at the factors involved
in today’s tough economy he said theprice changes forecast for crude oilwould have a large impact. “As it didin the first three quarters of 2008, theincrease of crude oil prices and trans-portation cost will largely affect us,” hesaid.When asked about the next six
months the contact said he expectsmore sawmill closures. “I think we’llsee production come in line withdemand and there will be some spotshortages of some items. Howeverthey will be short lived and the biggestindicator that I’ve watched for the last35 years is the housing starts, remod-eling numbers and when you seethose start to rise, the train gets backon the tracks,” he said.Looking on the other side of the
downturn the source doesn’t expect agreat change in market conditions.“Those that survive this downturn arenot going to find a pot of gold at theend of the rainbow. We’re going tomake decent profits but it’s not goingto be anything extravagant. Somepeople are saying if you make itthrough this you’ll get rich. It isn’tgoing to happen that way,” he said.“We are headed for a slow, hopefullysustained market probably beginningsome time in 2010.”
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Although Yellow Birch has slowedsince last summer, it has remained bet-ter than other species, comment somecontacts. Prices for Select and Betterand No. 1 Common 9-foot and longerYellow Birch were still higher than for acomparable load of Hard Maple, theyadd. No. 2 and 3A Common UnselectedYellow Birch has been hard to move,they stated.Ash sales were poor for some, but oth-
ers were still receiving decent ordersfrom overseas customers. No. 1Common Aspen prices trended lower,and export markets remained quiet.Basswood sales were generally slow,
but a few contacts reported reasonablygood order files. Prices continued toslide for most No.1 and No. 2 CommonBasswood items.Some Cherry wholesalers reported that
low priced competition was making itvery difficult to sell this species.Sawmillers with Cherry logs were notcutting them because of the lack of inter-est at this time for the species.One contact reported that finding good
quality Walnut to meet his needs
was difficult. Pallet manufacturers purchased less
lumber and were pushing prices forcants back down. Sawmills reportedprices for crossties had dropped, butsaid orders were still available.Statistics Canada announced that lum-
ber production by sawmills increased16.7 percent to 4,045.9 thousand cubicmetres in January from December.Compared with January 2008, lumberproduction declined 22.8 percent.Sawmills shipped 3,800.5 thousandcubic metres of lumber in January 2009,up 9.5 percent from December.Forestry workers and businesses
impacted by the global recession willreceive renewed support through theHarper Government's Economic ActionPlan. Natural Resources Minister LisaRaitt and Minister of National Revenueand Minister of State (Agriculture) Jean-Pierre Blackburn announced recently a$170-million package of measures tohelp the Canadian forestry sector adaptto these global challenges.“Our Government is working closely
with workers and businesses who arestruggling during this period of challengeand change,” said Minister Raitt. “Thisnew investment will help build a betterfuture for Canada's forest communitiesby opening up new markets forCanadian forest products. It will alsohelp build on Canada's position as aworld leader in developing new tech-nologies in the forest sector.”“This investment is another solid step
forward in helping the communities andworkers who depend on the forest sec-tor weather the current economicstorm,” said Minister Blackburn. “By tar-geting the marketing and innovation sideof our forest industries, our Governmentis not only helping this sector duringthese current challenges, but we arealso giving this sector a stronger foun-dation for the future.”As outlined in Canada's Economic
Action Plan, the Government of Canadawill invest: $40 million to expand domes-tic and international markets forCanadian forest products as well as $10million to support large-scale demon-strations of the use of Canadian wood inconstruction; and $80 million to supportthe development of next-generation for-est products and another $40 million todevelop pilot-scale demonstrations ofthese products leading to commercialapplications.These new investments are endorsed
by Canada's forest sector and addressits priorities outlined during the 2009pre-budget consultations. They will helpthe forest sector meet current competi-tive challenges as well as strengthen itsability to compete in a changing globalmarketplace.Statistics announced for institutional
components reveal that following a 64.2percent increase in January, the valuefor these permits declined 56.4 percentto $363 million in February. Thedecrease came mainly from construc-tion intentions for medical buildings inOntario and Quebec and a decline inpermits for educational institutions inOntario and Alberta.Permit values for the commercial com-
ponent declined 20.4 permits to $972million. This decrease came largely fromconstruction intentions for office build-ings and recreational buildings inOntario. However, British Columbiaexperienced the strongest growth in thiscomponent.
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QUEBEC
A competitive environment remains inthe marketplace for the regionallyimportant species, Hard Maple, and itshows no signs of easing up for areaproducers and wholesalers. Eventhough sawmill production is downsignificantly, there are sufficient vol-umes available to meet, or even sur-pass, the demand. Prices, then,remain under pressure. Prices for thegrades of this species vary accordingto area contacts. Prices are reportedto be wider spread for kiln-driedstocks.As for Hard Maple, prices for SoftMaple are also experiencing competi-tive markets, with prices pressured forthe common grades and green SoftMaple. Pricing is reported as weak tolower for the full complement of kiln-dried stocks. Quebec’s Minister of NaturalResources, Claude Béchard,announced in late March measures aspart of the provincial budget aimed athelping the forestry industry’s future.The province will finance a $22-millionprogram this year to plant 35 milliontrees, preparing the forestry sector forthe future. Of the total, $17 million willbe spent on public forests and $5 mil-lion on private forests, creating 2,000jobs. Another $26 million will be spentto prepare seedlings for planting in2010, as Quebec tries to correct theeffects of over-cutting that reducedforestry production even beforeforestry markets went into decline.The provincial budget also calls for $2million to upgrade forestry roadswhere there is also fishing and hunt-ing. The province will also invest $15million in the development of value-added forestry products over the nexttwo years, $10 million of which will beinvested in 2009-2010.Private forests will benefit from a $1-million program to certify their prod-ucts, making them eligible for 30 per-cent tax credits. The minister said theforestry sector will benefit from othermeasures in the budget since forestryproducers are included in Renfort, aprogram offering liquidity to smallbusinesses, which has been enrichedby $200 million.Béchard also noted the provincialgovernment’s Société générale definancement du Québec and theQuebec Federation of LabourSolidarity Fund are co-sponsoring a$500-million emergency financingfund available to the forestry sector.Additionally, under the Quebecemployment pact, the forestry indus-try also has access to $518 million –funded by both the Quebec and feder-al governments – to protect jobs,Béchard said. The Premier of Quebec and theMinister of sustainable development,environment and parks, announcedthat the Quebec government hasadded 18,000 square kilometres ofland to the amount protected in theprovince, bringing the total to 135,326square kilometres. The increase,announced earlier in April, brings thepercentage of protected land in theprovince to 8.12 - just over the eight-per-cent goal the government set
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in 2003.The latest protected swaths comprisehalf of Quebec’s Boreal Forest in thenorthern part of the province, includ-ing more land around George Riverand eight sites in Nunavik.Environmental groups applauded themove, as well as future commitmentsto add another four percent province-wide and to protect at least half ofnorthern Quebec. The NatureConservancy of Canada said Quebecis now among the leaders of conser-vation in the country in its efforts topreserve the ecosystem and habitatsof endangered species.The Pew Environment Group, whichis involved in the International BorealConservation Campaign, alsoapplauded the First Nations and Inuitwho have decided to protect the land.“Just five years ago, Quebec wasbehind the curve in protecting its nat-ural heritage,” Mathew Jacobson, ofPew Environment Group, said in astatement. “Now it’s on its way tobecoming a world leader.”Canada Mortgage and HousingCorporation announced that the sea-sonally adjusted annual rate of hous-ing starts increased to 154,700 unitsin March from 136,100 units inFebruary.“Higher multiple starts in Ontario andQuebec were the main contributors tothe rise in new construction activity inMarch,” said the Chief Economist atCMHC’s Market Analysis Centre.“While the multiples segment experi-enced the largest increase, the overallboost in starts was broad based,encompassing the singles segmentas well.”The seasonally adjusted annual rateof urban starts increased 17 percentto 127,900 units in March. Urban mul-tiple starts increased 28.3 percent to81,500 units, while urban single startsmoved up by 1.3 percent to 46,400units in March.March’s seasonally adjusted annualrate of urban starts increased by 35percent in Ontario and by 23.3 per-cent in Quebec. Rural starts were estimated at a sea-sonally adjusted annual rate of 26,800units in March.New home construction is now at amore sustainable level after havingbeen exceptionally strong over thepast 7 years, exceeding 200,000 unitsper year, concluded CMHC.
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UUnniioonn CCiittyy,, IInnddiiaannaa——Frank MillerLumber Co. Inc.(FML), basedhere, recentlyappointed JackClark as presidentand chief execu-tive officer. Clark brings withhim a wealth ofexperience in thehardwood indus-try, most recentlyas senior vice
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NEWSWIRESAA ll bb ee rr tt aa ,, CC aa nn aa dd aa ——McKillican
American, based here, recentlyexpanded into the Phoenix, Ariz., mar-ket with the acquisition of AmericanHardwoods from Patrick Industries.Patrick Industries acquired thePhoenix operation two years ago andadded a complete hardware line;additional decorative surfacing andhigh pressure laminate products.McKillican plans to expand those linesas well as add a vast assortment ofhardwood and panel products. McKillican’s offering will also includea line up of certified wood products,and American Hardwoods will beadded to McKillican’s status as a cer-tified chain-of-custody distributor. McKillican American operates 21 dis-tribution facilities in Canada and theU.S. with locations from Hawaii toTexas.For more information visitwww.mckillcan.com.
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Tropical Forest Foundation recentlyannounced that Jeff Waldon joinedthe Washington Office staff of theTropical ForestFoundation basedhere, to focus onemerging carbonmarket issues,certification pro-grams, and tohelp with out-reach to partners.Waldon was theformer executivedirector of theC o n s e r v a t i o nM a n a g e m e n tInstitute at Virginia Tech and main-tains an academic appointment withVirginia Tech. He is a certified wildlifebiologist with over 20 years experi-ence in research administration andprogram development in naturalresource management.The Tropical Forest Foundation andVirginia Tech formally joined forces in2007 to collaborate on education andoutreach programs. The TropicalForest Foundation works with thewood import/export industry by pro-viding assistance with legality verifica-tion and reduced impact logging train-ing and verification services. TheirForest Market Linking programpairs manufacturers with verified sup-pliers in tropical timber producingcountries. For more information aboutthe Tropical Forest Founda-tion or to become asupporter see the website athttp://www.tropicalforestfoundation.org.
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C, a new type of forestry equipmentwas introduced recently at the ElmiaWood Forestry Fair. The new equip-ment is a combined harvester and for-warder with large load capacity andsignificantly lower weight than existingsystems. Lennart Jansson, executive chairmanof the company behind the project,TimBear, said, “The bad winters andtougher environmental requirementshave made us see a need that isn’tbeing met by existing machine sys-tems. Many ideas sound good in the-ory but rarely work in practice. Thismachine is different from most of theconcepts that have been presented tome.”Developed by veteran innovator offorest equipment, Jan Eriksson, theconcept is based on an analysis of thefuture market for forest machines.“There are large areas with significant
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He has served on the board and asexecutive committee member of theNational Hardwood LumberAssociation (NHLA) and is the pastpresident of the Hardwood ForestFoundation.Clark and his wife, Edie, have relo-cated to the Union City area. Theyhave five children located in Hawaii,Missouri, and Canada. Frank Miller Lumber Co. is consid-ered one of the world’s largest pro-ducers of quarter sawn hardwoods,specifically Red and White Oak,Walnut, Cherry, Hard Maple,Sycamore and Hickory.The family-owned business, estab-lished in 1903, continues today withthe fourth generation of the Miller fam-ily taking part in various aspects of thecompany.Martha Miller Mathias remains asChairman of the Board of FML. Formore information about FML and itsproducts and services visitwww.frankmillerlumber.com.
•NN ii nn ee vv ee hh ,, NN ee ww YY oo rr kk ——Wagner
Lumber Co., located here, recentlyannounced Cliff Clune as plant man-ager. Prior to joining Wagner, Clunewas president and manager for CluneLumber Corp. His first job in the forestproducts industry was as a lumberinspector in 1972. A graduate of Hancock Central HighSchool and the National HardwoodLumber Inspector School, Clune is aformer president of the New EnglandLumbermen’s Assoc. A family man, heenjoys time with his wife and six chil-dren, playing blues guitar and hikingin the Adirondack Mountains. The Wagner Companies sell approxi-mately 20 million board feet of greenlumber annually and 25 million boardfeet kiln-dried with a dry kiln capacityof 2.5 million board feet. They supplythe furniture, cabinetry and specialtyuse product industries worldwide withboth green and kiln dried lumber. Thefirm purchases standing timber fromprivate landowners as well as logsfrom loggers and landowners through-out New York State and the NorthernTier of Pennsylvania.
•GGrraannttss PPaassss,, OOrreeggoonn——Swanson
Group Inc., based here, is moving for-ward with upgrading its Springfield,Ore., plywood mill purchased in 2008from McKenzie Forest Products LLC. Company President Steve Swansonsaid the last company to invest signif-icantly in the Springfield mill wasGeorgia-Pacific in the 1960s. Theproject includes major modificationsto the lathe and lathe charging sys-tem, upgrading the veneer dryers,installing an automated grading andsorting system, and adding an auto-mated system for making plywood.Competing with plywood fromCanada, Mexico and South America,“The decision to move ahead with theimprovements comes from a need toremain competitive,” Swanson said. Swanson Group Inc. is headquar-tered in Grants Pass, Oregon in closeproximity to the manufacturing mills.In addition to selling the company’sproduction Swanson Group also man-ages a wholesale distribution division. For more information about SwansonGroup Inc. and their products visitwww.swansongroupinc.com.
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timber volumes that can’t be harvest-ed using conventional systems due tothe soft ground conditions,” Lennartsaid. Combined with colder wintersand more stringent environmentalrequirements, this opens up a marketfor machines with significantly lessground load than existing systems.For more information includingimages visit www.elmia.se/en/wood.
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concerns about the ForestStewardship Council’s (FSC) plannednew licensing system have beenrelieved. FSC International recentlyannounced it was shelving the plandue to the global economic crisis.“A postponement of introducinglicensing charges to certificate hold-ers, replacing the FSC annual accred-itation fee (AAF), was made in recog-nition of the pressures placed on com-panies by the recession,” said theFSC.The current AAF, paid by the chain-of-custody and forest managementcertificate holders, has increased sub-stantially this year for the first time infive years.“Only 55 percent of FSC’s operatingcosts were covered in 2008, resultingin underfunding,” a representative ofthe FSC said. “Even with the revisionof the AAF, we are a few years awayfrom a financially self-sustainable sys-tem and in 2009 we expect theresources from the AAF to still onlycover around 70 percent of our oper-ational costs.”
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International Wood Markets Group,located here, recently released itscomplete report, Russia Log ExportTax—Global Implications. WithRussia’s move to an 80 percent logexport tax being delayed to later thisyear, the estimated reduction inRussian log production and exportscombined with higher log export costsis increasingly putting pressure onglobal log markets. China, Japan,Scandinavia and the Baltics haveincurred major negative fall-out as aresult of the 25 percent log export tax.Highlights from the Wood Market’sreport regarding reactions to the cur-rent 25 percent log export tax and pro-posed 80 percent log export tax are:• The volume of Russian softwoodlog exports will plummet through to2010 as a direct result of the logexport tax schedule. Supply is expect-ed to steadily decrease to Russia’sseven largest softwood log exportmarkets.• Global log trade disruptions fromRussia will create new log exportopportunities for major global soft-wood log exporters, especially in thekey Asian markets of China, Japanand South Korea.• It is now expected that new capitalinvestment in the Russian wood prod-ucts industry will be delayed or beminimal at best following the collapseof many smaller logging and woodproduct manufacturing companies.For more information including abrochure, contact Wood Market’spresident, Russell Taylor at [email protected] or dial directat 011-604-801-5966.
•MM ii ll aa nn ,, II tt aa ll yy ——The European
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Machinery Manufacturers(Eumabois), based here, bringstogether companies from 13 coun-tries. According to a recent newsletterfrom the organization, while the eco-nomic downturn has cut ordersreceived by European woodworkingmachinery manufacturers, there is stillsome demand. The newsletter stated that the com-panies have resolved to face chal-lenges together. Difficult conditionsare making it hard for their customersto obtain financing for investments.However, the demand for mechanicalequipment for processing and finish-ing wood continues. Machine manufacturers in Europeare consequently dealing withresource efficiency in production. Anexample is wood drying; a processstep with very high-energy use has adirect result on a company’s success.Small changes such as reduction ofcut widths or sectioning methodsimprove profitability. Additives likevarnish and glue are included in thisapproach. Eumabois said this methodgives customers the ability they needto withstand tough competition andcheap copies even when the price ofraw materials is rising.
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According to NewScientist Magazine,C-Questor, based here, has devel-oped a technique to drop and planthundreds of tree seedlings from a hel-icopter, which greatly increases thespeed with which forests can bereplanted and reduces costs.“Seventy-five percent of seeds scat-tered from the air are wasted—eitherbecause they get eaten, or they areblown onto unsuitable ground,” JeffBurley of C-Questor said.C-Questor’s solution to this problemis to drop viable seedlings inbiodegradable plastic cones. Eachcone contains soil, water-retainingcompounds and a 15-centimetreseedling. Dropped from an altitude ofabout 7 metres, the strength of thecone allows it to bury its nose in theground, inventor Peter Millar said.When released, three plastic legsspring out to keep the seedlingupright. Trials of this technology are expectedto take place later this year in Brazil,once funding is secured.
•QQuueebbeecc CCiittyy,, CCaannaaddaa——Minister
of Natural Resources, Lisa Raitt, hasemphasized the Government ofCanada’s commitment to improve thecompetitiveness of Canada’s forestsector with $170-million package toassist the industry with current chal-lenges. Included in the package are meas-ures to help the Canadian forestrysector adapt to global challenges.Forestry businesses along with work-ers impacted by the global recessionwill receive renewed support throughthe Harper Government’s EconomicAction Plan recently announced byMinister Raitt and Minister of NationalRevenue and Minister of State, Jean-Pierre Blackburn. “Our government is working closelywith workers and businesses who arestruggling during this period of chal-lenge and change,” Minister Raittsaid. “This new investment will helpbuild a better future for Canada’s for-est communities by opening up newmarkets for Canadian forest products.It will also help build on Canada’sposition as a world leader in develop-ing new technologies in the forest sec-tor.”Undergoing important restructuring
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AHEC members include all major U.S. hardwoodindustry associations and hardwood exportingcompanies representing a full range of U.S. hard-wood products.
AHEC-Europe/Middle East/India3, St. Michael’s AlleyLondon EC3V 9DSUnited KingdomFAX: 44-171-626-4222
AHEC-KoreaU.S. Agricultural Trade Ofc.c/o American Forest & Paper Assoc.Room #303, Leema Building146-1. Suson-dong, Chongro-kuSeoul, (110-140), KoreaFAX: 82-2-720-1898
AHEC-Mexico/U.S. ATOU.S. Agricultural Trade OfficeJaime Balmes No. 8, Piso 2Col. Los Morales Polanco11510 Mexico, D.F.FAX: 52-5-282-0919
AHEC-Southeast AsiaRm. 528, West WingNew World Office Bldg.20 Salisbury RoadTsimshatsui, Hong KongFAX: 852-2366-8931
AHEC-Osakac/o American Consulate General2-11-5 NishitenmaKita-ku, Osaka 530, JapanFAX: 81-6-6-315-5103
AHEC-ChinaOffice C615Bejing Lufthansa Center50 Liangmaquiao RoadBeijing 100016People’s Republic of ChinaFAX: 86-10 6463-8047
United States Headquarters1111 19th Street, N.W.,Suite 800Washington, D.C. 20036FAX: 202-463-2787
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Michael Snow, Executive Director telephone: 202-463-2774
Doug WilsonPhone: 814-827-7934Toll Free: 877-766-6967FAX: 814-827-7934E-Mail: [email protected]
Brian HughesPhone: 218-751-3038FAX: 218-751-3039Cell: 218-766-6967E-Mail: [email protected]
For our customers, and others in need we:• manufacture and market quality, Appalachian Hardwoods.• cut approximately 6,000,000 board feet of quality bandsawn Appalachian
Hardwood lumber per year (green or kiln dried), and we produce pallet lumberand cants as well. Our lumber is in 4/4 through 8/4 thicknesses.
• sell export quality veneer logs, sawlogs and lumber.
Services:kiln driedmixed truckloadsexport prep &container loadingsurfacingdouble end trimstraight line ripping
Species:CherryHard MapleRed OakWhite OakSoft MaplePoplarWalnutHickory and others
SALES:Route 89 North, Titusville, PA 16354
When you’re looking for an American Exporter of
Quality Appalachian HardwoodVeneer Logs, Sawlogs, orLumber look to an expert.
Manufacturers of Quality Appalachian Hardwood Lumber
Wilson Hardwoods Inc.
JUNE
Total Construction, Osaka.Softwood Export Council, 503-248-0406. June 3-6.
Tecno Meuble, Expo Guadalajara,Guadalajara, Mexico. Contact:www.tecnomeuble.com.mx. June 4-6.
The 14th International FurnitureExhibition, Dalian, China. Contact:202-463-2720. June 5-10.
Softwood Export Council SpringMeeting, Sacramento, Calif. Contact:Softwood Export Council, 503-248-0406. June 11.
AHEC 14th SEAsia and GreaterChina Convention, Shenyang,China. Contact: 202-463-2720. June10-12.
Western Hardwood Assoc., AnnualMeeting, Sunriver Resort, Sunriver,Ore. Contact: [email protected]. June 20-23.
JULY
11th China International Buildingand Decoration Fair, Guangzhou,China. Contact: 202-463-2720. July 6-9.
AWFS Fair, Las Vegas ConventionCenter, Las Vegas, Nev. Contact:704-486-0711. July 15-18.
Furnitex, Melbourne ExhibitionCenter, Melbourne, Australia. Contact:www.furnitex.com.au. July 16-19.
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OBITUARY
John Grunwald
NNaasshhvviillllee,, IInndd..——John Grunwald,73, recently passed away. Grunwaldworked with David R. Webb Co. inEdinburgh, Ind. forapproximately 50years. Grunwald’s firstjob with theDavid R. WebbCompany was asa summer laborerin 1954 and 1955.From 1957 to1960 he workedin the LogDepartment, start-ing as a log buyer trainee and then alog buyer, and from there he success-fully worked his way through the pro-duction and sales departments until hebecame president in 1973.Throughout his career he served onmany forest products industry commit-tees including the American HardwoodExport Council and the the HardwoodPlywood Veneer Association amongothers. “John was a visionary for BradfordForest and will be greatly missed,”Mark Conolly, president of BradfordForest said.In lieu of flowers, Mrs. Grunwald hasrequested that any donations be madeto Brown County Humane Society, 128State Road 135 South, Nashville, Ind.,47448 (812-988-7362).
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NEWSWIRESContinued from page 33
due to a number of competitive chal-lenges, including increased competi-tion from foreign producers, Canada’sforest sector is competing with foreignproducers, weak global demand and adownturn in the economy.
•OOnnttaarriioo,, CCaannaaddaa——The province
of Ontario is helping Niska North get anew sawmill underway by investing$1.5 million to help the company withequipment, renovations and construc-tion costs. According to CNW Group,up to 40 jobs will be created over thenext three years. “We are committed to a strong,vibrant North. Investing in this newsawmill is good for our families, goodfor our workers and good for the econ-omy,” Premier of Ontario, DaltonMcGuinty said.Since October 2003, the McGuintygovernment has invested more than$400 million to help create 11,320jobs and 251 co-op placements. “Thisnew mill demonstrates how the forestindustry remains the economiclifeblood of many small northernOntario communities and that it canadapt to changing market demandsand challenges,” minister of NorthernDevelopment and Mines and Chair ofthe Northern Ontario Heritage FundCorp. (NOHFC) said.
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Enhancement Act (FLAME) by a 412-3 vote. This act will establish a sepa-rate budgeted firefighting accountdevoted specifically for Forest Serviceand Interior Department emergencyfire suppression activities. Aimed atpreventing the Forest Service and theInterior department from transferringmillions of dollars from other accountsto pay for firefighting, qualifying isbased on the fires’ severity.
WASHINGTON SCENE -Continued from page 8
The act encourages appropriators toprovide at least a five-year average ofemergency fires suppression costs.Of the eleven amendments added,one stipulates that money from theFLAME fund could be used to addressinsect infestations that contribute tofire conditions. Another requires that afire strategy be revised every fiveyears with plans to maximize the useof National Guard resources.
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AHEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Anderson-Tully Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Argo Fine Imports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Aztec Intl. Timber & Trading Ltd. . . . . . .26
Bingaman & Son Lumber, Inc. . . . . . . . .30
Buchanan Hardwoods Inc. . . . . . . . . . . .24
Coastal Lumber International . . . . . . . . . .4
Cole Hardwood, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Cramer, Wm., International . . . . . . . . . .25
Downes & Reader Hardwood Co., . . . . .35
Fitzpatrick & Weller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Frank Miller Lumber Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . .23
GILCO Lumber, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Hamer, Jim C., Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Hanafee Bros. Sawmill Co., Inc. . . . . . .33
Hancock Lumber Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Hardwood Forestry Fund . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Hawkeye Forest Products . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Hermitage Hardwood Lumber Sales . . .19
Idaho Veneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
IWPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Kuhns Bros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
McIlvain, Alan Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Midwest Walnut Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Newman Lumber Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
NHG Timber Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Nica Investment Partners LLC . . . . . . . .17
Patriot Timber Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Penn-Sylvan International, Inc. . . . . . . .27
Prime Lumber Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Primewood Lumber, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Ram Forest Products Inc. . . . . . . . . . . .32
Rolling Ridge Woods, Ltd./Yoder Lumber Co. . . . . .6
Romea Legnami S.p.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Taner Timber Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
TMX Shipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Transit King City/Northway Forwarding . . .33
Tuscarora Hardwoods . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
U•C Coatings Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Wheeland Lumber Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Wilson Hardwoods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Classified advertising accepted only for: Positions Available,Positions Wanted, Business Opportunities, Machinery For Sale,Machinery Wanted, Wanted To Buy, Services Offered.Classified Rates: Display classified $45.00 per column inch, fractions
of an inch will be charged as full inch. Line Ads are $8.00 per line.All classified Ads must be received by the 16th of the preceding
month. Example: Ads for June/July 2009 issue must be in by May16th.Also please specify number of times Ad is to run. All Ads to be
inserted on prepaid basis only.
C l a s s i f i e d O p p o r t u n i t i e s
INDEX OF ADVERTISERSINDEX OF ADVERTISERS
Chinese Agent to represent Graf Brothers Flooring & Lumber – logs, flooring andlumber.
Graf Brothers, P.O. Box 458, South Shore, Ky 41175 Phone: 606-032-3117 Fax: 606-932-3156 email: [email protected]
WANTED
Two Overseas Agents to sell our kiln dried Appalachian hardwood lumber in
Northern China and Southern China.
Also looking for representation in the Middle East and Europe.
Carl Rosenberry & Sons Lumber Co. Inc.
7446 Path Valley Road • Fort Loudon, Pa. 17224
Tel: 717-349-2289 Fax: 717-349-2044
WANTED
American, NHLA graduate, current working contactswith domestic sawmills, wants to work for a company inChina as a hardwood buyer in U.S. logs/lumber/veneer
CONTACT: Blind Box No. 141
c/o Import/Export Wood Purchasing NewsP.O. Box 34908
Memphis, TN 38184-0908
ATTENTION CHINESE HARDWOOD LUMBER BUYERS
DOWNES & READER HARDWOOD CO., INC.Ash, Basswood, Beech,Birch, Cherry, Cypress,
Hickory, Hard Maple, SoftMaple, Bird’s Eye Maple,
Curly Maple, Poplar,Walnut, Red Oak, White
Oak, Aromatic Cedar,Western Red Cedar,
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Lumber: Mahogany (Genuine & African),Jatoba, Santos Mahogany, Banak,Marupa, Peroba Rosa, Guatambu,Purpleheart, Yellowheart, Macaranduba,Tatajuba, Spanish Cedar, Royal Cedar,Ipe, Cumaru, Tropical Walnut, Teak,Anegre, White MahoganyProducts:Kiln Stacking Sticks: Macaranduba, Ipe,Cumaru & JatobaBlanks: (Chamfer-Custom) Virola & ParaParaDecking: Ipe, Cambara, CumaruFlooring: Jatoba, Ipe, Santos Mahogany
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When You Can’t See the Forest for the Trees...
Turn to DOWNES & READER HARDWOOD CO., INC.Import/Exportt Division:
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Toll-free:: 1-866-44 JATOBA (452-8622)) && 336-323-7502Fax: 336-217-7970
e-mail:: [email protected] at Stoughton, MA
Web Site: downesandreader.com
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A Guide to
U.S./CANADIAN SOFTWOOD FOREST PRODUCTS
EXPORT SUPPLIERSImport/Export Wood Purchasing News’worldwide circulation is distributed tocompanies that purchase both Hardwoodand Softwood forest products.
GOODFELLOW INC.Canada’s Largest Independent Distributor,
Remanufacturer And Producer Of Wood ProductsOVERSEAS EXPORT
HARDWOODSEASTERN WHITE PINE - WESTERN RED CEDARDOUGLAS FIR TIMBERS - PRESSURE TREATED WOOD
THE WOOD SPECIALISTSDELSON, QUEBEC, CANADA
Manufacturers of 4/4Eastern White Pine, Lumber
andDIMENSION
Kiln Dried andAssociation Graded
Robbins Lumber Inc.Manufacturers Wholesalers
Searsmont, Maine 04967
Telephone: 207-342-5221
FAX: 207-342-5201
Website: www.rlco.com
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MAIN OFFICEPortland, OR • 503/297-7691 • FAX 503/297-3188DISTRIBUTION CENTERPortland, OR • 503/220-0600 • FAX 503/220-8596SOUTHERN PRODUCTS DIVISIONCenterville, AL • 205/926-4606 • FAX 205/926-5910CALIFORNIA DIVISIONNewport Beach, CA • 714/752-5910 • FAX 714/752-6731CALIFORNIA DISTRIBUTION CENTERNational City, CA • 619/336-4625 • FAX 619/336-4823
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SELKIRKSPECIALTY WOOD LTD.
A DOWNIE TIMBER COMPANY
Specializing In Superior Cedar Products
&First Rate Service!
Products Available:• Bevel • Paneling Products• Decking • #3&Btr. K.D. Boards• Finger Joint • A&Btr. Cedar Finish
Box 880 Revelstoke, BC VOE 2SOOffice: 250-837-2222 Sales: 250-837-7217
Fax 250-837-7412E-Mail: [email protected]
Durgin & Crowell Lumber Co.231 Fisher Corner Rd.
New London, NH 03257Tel: (603) 763-2860Fax: (603) 763-4498
www.durgin-crowell.comFor Sales Contact B Manning or Chuck Gaede
Manufacturers of QualityEastern White Pine Lumber
Since 1976
• 30 Million BD FT of Production• 630,000 BD FT of Dry Kiln Capacity• WACO 30 XL Moulder• In Line Moisture Detectors• Modernized Cut Up Shop
RB LUMBER COMPANY
RB LUMBER COMPANYP. O. Box 2254
Oregon City, OR 97045
623-936-7090 - Randy
Fax 623-936-7091
� INDUSTRIALS
Moulding, Finger Joint, Shop Core Stock, Furniture, Pallets,Bedframe
� PRODUCTS FOR REMANUFACTURE
Random length low grade boards & dimension, Waney cants, Tight Knot Timbers
CALL US FORWESTERN RED CEDAR!
We represent U.S. sales for North Okanagan Cedar, a sawmill in BritishColumbia. From their production we offer you:
• KD 1 x 6 and 1 x 8 Bevel Siding
• KD 1 x 6 and 1 x 8 Channel
• KD 1 x 4, 1 x 6 and 1 x 8 Tongue & Groove Pattern Stock
Other products include:
� FENCING ROUGH & S1S2E
1x4, 1x6, 1x82x4, 2x6, 2x84x4, 6x6Western Red Cedar
Incense Cedar Yellow Cedar Chinese Cedar
503-655-8020 - Gary
Fax 503-650-7235
Contact: Jean KnittelTEL: (450) 635-6511 / 1-800-361-0625 FAX (450) 635-5078E-mail: [email protected]
www.goodfellowinc.com
WOODWORKING PLANER PRACTICEThis 24 page booklet contains the answers to almost any Planer problem. Ittells you: How to handle uneven stock; How to produce squares on a planer;How to reduce disfigurement of stock, and the tearing of varigrained boards;How to prevent wear of center of platen; How to handle grains in glued uppanels; How jointed cutters affect blower systems; How to make various thick-nesses; How to make proper forms for tapering long pieces evenly; How tobevel and make forms for multiple operation, and many other ideas for betterplaner performance. . . One woodworking machine manufacturer stated, “Thisis the best book that has ever been written on the subject of Planer Practice.”$20.00 per copy.
Send Check to:NHM, Book Division
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� INDUSTRIALS
Moulding, Finger Joint, Shop Core Stock, Furniture, Pallets,Russian Red Pine
� PRODUCTS FOR REMANUFACTURE
Random length low grade boards & dimension, Waney cants, Tight Knot Timbers
CALL US FOR
WESTERN RED CEDAR AND IMPORT NEEDS!Our products include:
� FENCING ROUGH & S1S2E, FENCING DECKING & PATTERN STOCK
1x4, 1x6, 1x82x4, 2x6, 2x84x4, 6x6Western Red Cedar
Incense Cedar Chinese Fencing, Decking & Patterns
503-655-8020 - GaryFax [email protected]
CALL US TODAY 901-372-8280OR FAX US AT 901-373-6180
For Ad rates and marketing support services unavailable elsewhere.
“I continue to advertise in The Import/Export WoodPurchasing News and The Export Directory becauseof the many inquiries I receive in faxes, e-mails andfrom visitors who tell me they’ve seen my ads.Advertising in The Import/Export Wood PurchasingNews and The Export Directory has been and contin-ues to be a good investment for Penn-SylvanInternational.”
Bill ReesePenn-Sylvan International, Inc.
Spartansburg, Pa
Bill Reese
Penn-Sylvan International, Inc., located in Spartansburg, PA, carries Six 1/4page Ads in The Import/Export Wood Purchasing News. They are manufacturersand exporters of fine northern Pennsylvania veneer logs and hardwoods. You cancall Penn-Sylvan International, Inc. at 814-694-2311, or by fax at 814-694-2312.You can view their website at www.penn-sylvan.com
Onee Successs Storyy Afterr Another . . .
MANUFACTURERS OF
QUALITY WOOD PRODUCTS
Ph. 208.377.3000 Fax 208.378.9449
www.idahotimber.com
IDAHO TIMBER CORPORATION
Unit 3 10619 Timberland * Surrey, B.C. V3V 3T3 Canada
MANUFACTURERSOF WESTERN RED CEDAR
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WHEN YOU THINK OF CEDARTHINK OF WEST BAY
CALL TOLL FREE U.S. 1-800-688-1108CANADA (604) 951-8268 FAX (604) 951-8707
Servicing U.S. Lumber and Log Exporters fromall U.S. Ports: East Coast, Gulf and West Coast
OUTSIDE SALES OFFICE:Contact, Mike Hilburn817 Hiawatha • Wilmington, NC 28412Phone: 252.241.1660E-mail: [email protected]
TMX Shipping Company, Inc.Corporate Headquarters727 Arendell StreetPO Box 747Morehead City, NC 28557 USAPhone: 252.726.1111Toll Free: 800.631.7447Fax: 252.726.9097
TMX Shipping Company, Inc.2020 General Booth Blvd, STE 220Virginia Beach, VA 23456Phone: 757.563.6200Fax: 757.563.0300
www.tmxship.com
S H I P P I N G
We’re a detail minded company that provides individualized
service, custom designed to each customer’s requirements.
We are committed to the best possible service; utilizing our
extensive experience and skills, coupled with our
sophisticated computerized traffic management and docu-
mentation system.
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Serving Forest Products
Buyers Worldwide
International Wood Trade Publications, Inc.
1235 Sycamore View P. O. Box 34908Memphis, TN 38134Tel. (901) 372-8280 FAX (901) 373-6180
Massachusetts800-752-0129 800-468-8220
800-955-2677
Connecticut
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www.HoodDistribution.com
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NNNEEEWWW &&& UUUSSSEEEDDD EQUIPMENT SOURCESWOODWORKINGWOODWORKING
USED WOODWORKING EQUIPMENT
Castle – 2008 TSM-35 HD Pocket borer, like newCastle – TSM-21 Pocket borer, single phaseConveyor – Versa 1 1/2 Hp drive unitCNC – 1990 Shoda NCW-516-2124 twin table, 6)headDust Collector - Carter Day 232RF10 Pulse JetDust Collector – Extrema DC240 portable 5hp, 3phGluer - Rosenquist EF100 continuous feed HF, 100”Hog – Lamb 26”, 100hp, starter, with 50hp fanMiter/Bore – Bell 24 hydraulic & plc conversionMortiser – 1995 Maka RDB-261, 6) head, 15’ tablePanel Cleaner – Black Bros 4’ top & bottom brushPlaner – 20” Powermatic 221, 5hp, sectional infeedPlaner – 36” Whitney 97 double head w/grindingRadial Arm – 16” Delta 33-372, 5hp, 230/460Resaw – Mereen Johnson 205, 30hp, excellentSander – Crouch 66-48 Edge Sander, 6” x 125” beltSaw - 8’ Altendorf F45 Sliding Table Panel SawSaw - Industrial N-510L Chop, 2” x 12” CapacitySaw – Pistorius MNV 202 double miter sawSaw – Omga T55 300 d.d. 12” precision miter – NOSSaw – WF Wells W-9-1 horizontal twin post 9” x 18”
metal cutting bandsaw, 3hp, vs blade, hyd feedShaper – Delta 43-495X 3hp, 3/4” spindle, 1 phaseShaper – Woodtek tilting spindle, 3hp, 3/4” spindleWidebelt – Jet JWB-37, 37”x60” combo drum/platen
*** Email [email protected] for photos ***
63 Brandywine Ct. Ridgeway, VA. 24148
Phone 276-956-3904 Fax 276-956-2524
Barr-Mullin CompugaugeBarr-Mullin Compu-RipCTD DM200 Double Miter Cut-Off SawFortis Arch ShaperFortis BandsawGoodspeed Back Knife LatheIndustrial Cut-Off SawL & L Electronic GluerMattison 202 Straight Line RipMattison 404 Straight Line Rip SawMattison 66 Automatic LatheMereen Johnson 312-DC Gang Rip SawMereen Johnson PT-135 Power TableNewman KM-16 TrimmerNewman 5282-18 Planer - “Rebuilt”Onsrud Inverted RouterRockwell 10” UnisawRuvo Bi-Fold Assembly MachineSCMI M3 Gang Rip SawScissor LiftsWeinig H23 6 Head MoulderWhirlwind 1000L Cut-Off SawWhitney S-370 Planer with Carbide Head
LINDSAY MACHINERY, INC.
E. 5389 N. Water Dr. Manawa, WI 54949Ph: 920-596-2571 Fax: 920-596-3050
H.B. SMITH DRUM SANDERS
Parts and Rebuild Service, Buying and Selling UsedMachines. Contact us with your needs.Machine Service Corporation
1232 Oysterdale Rd. Oley, PA 19547 610-987-6225 610-987-0332
WADKIN THRU FEED MOULDER
Model: XE220-6000 RPM 220/440 volts 3 phaseYear: 1997Maximum Size: 9 1/2” x 5” 1 13/16” spindle6 Head sequenceBottom - 15 HPFence Side - 15 HPNear Side - 15 HP1st Top - 25 HP2nd Top - 25 HP2nd Bottom - 25 HPOutboard bearing on all horizontal spindlesAccurate Technology digital “Pro Scale” and “Pro Set”
SystemsExcel Millwork & Moulding, Inc.
850-575-8979 Ext. 110
Quality Used Machines For Sale
• Oliver 287 Shaper (1989)
• Oliver 170 Straitoplane - Priced To Sell! (Good Cond.)
• Oliver 2066 20” Single Surface Planer (Helical Head)
Very Nice 1980’s
• Oliver 285 Shaper (Very Clean)
• Weinig Uni-Mat 23 6 Spindle Moulder (Very Nice)
• Weinig Opti Control Measuring, Powerlock
PRICED TO SELL
Dennis L Coffey Machinery Furlong, PA
PH: 215-345-8555 FAX: 215-340-1607
e-mail: [email protected]
ALLIED WOOD PRODUCTS/EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
WINCHESTER, VA
(1) - 2003 Taylor 16.5’ Hydraulic Auto Clamp Carrier w/Motorized Side Load- Infeed & Outfeed Conveyors 20 Sections w/18 Clamps per Section - 3-1/2” Jaws
(1) - Cadoret F.J. System w/ 2 Shapers & 18’ Press(2) - Timesaver 337-1A Abrasive Planers - 60 & 100 HP(3) - Mattison Str. Line Rip Saws (Glue Line Quality)(2) - Carter-Day Dust Filter/Baghouses(1) - Oliver 36” Straitoplane T&B Spiral Carbide(1) - Whirlwind 1000R Up-Cut Saw(1) - SCMI-M3 12” Gang: Ripsaw
Plus More Machinery - Call For InformationCall Randy Cutshaw: 828-448-0548
FOR SALE
Weinig U22E, 1983, 6 Head, B, R, L, R, T, B With Headsand Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000.00
FOB, Naples, FL. PHONE: 239-775-2959
SOUTH STATE MACHINERY INC.
Specialists and Consultants to the Millwork Industry
www.southstatemachinery.com
For New Machinery See Our Website at
www.mouldertechniques.com
MOULDERS/GRINDERS
1- 90 HP Kay Industries Phase Converter, Max. HP 30,Like New Condition, One Year Old, Hardly Used.
1- Weinig 22B 7 spindle moulder with jointers, bottom 10HP, right, left, right 10HP, top 20HP, bottom 15HP,universal 10HP, good running condition.
1- Weinig 17A 6 spindle moulder, bottom 7.5HP, right 7.5HP, left 7.5HP, top 15HP, bottom 7.5HP, universal 7.5HP, Reconditioned Like New.
1- Weinig Profimat, 4 spindle, bottom, right, left, top,ATS to left and top position, excellent condition.
2- Ultra 6 x 9 moulder six spindle moulder; bottom, right, left, top, top, bottom; extra large cutting circles for large profiles, dual hold down pressures for high and low profiles, can be seen in operation, excellent condition 1=2003 and 1=2006
1- Diehl Vonnegut 4 x 12, Top & Bottom 15HP, Sides 7.5HP, 4 spindle, tilting sides, good condition.
1- Weinig U250/52, 4 5/8 x 10” capacity, spindle sequence bottom, right, left, right, left, right, top, top, bottom, univer-sal. Has 5 driven bedrolls, a real versatile machine, can be used for virtually anything, ideally suited for flooringand milling down excessive widths, had been stored for anumber of years, no visable wear, can be totally recondi-
tioned or cleaned, checked and tested. 1- Weinig 931 profile grinders, fully recond. Like New.1- SCMI model P230 6 spindle moulder, 1 13/16” diameter
in the sequence of bottom, right, left, top, top, bottom, long infeed table, excellent condition.
SOLID WOOD MACHINERY
1- Vecoplan Wood Grinder Mod VH18/60CW, 1-1/2 years old. 2007
1- Used Newman KM-16 with 6 heads at 7.5HP, complete with return conveyor, will accept 16’
1- Torwegge Double End Tenoning Machine. 5 Headsper side, 8’ Opening, long infeed, high frequency drivefor 2 speed motors. Good Condition.1- Stegherr KSFR Bar NotcherCall For Information On Many More Moulders Available
P. O. Box 399 Randleman, NC 27317
Phone 336-495-0600 FAX 336-495-0601
www.southstatemachinery.com
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KILN STICKERS FOR SALE
• Alexander Dodds (2) Tables Slot Mortiser• Automated Conveyorized Cardboard Box Sealing Mach.• (2) Blk Bros. Panel Cleaners, 54” & 72”• Built-up 5/8” Lathe Head Stock• Buss Planer Top & Bottom 36” Model 68• Castle Pocket Boring Machines, Model TSM35• Cemco 2 HP Single Spindle Borer• Cemco Planer Sander - 43” - Staggered Carbide• Oakley Edge Sander M684 (9 1/2 x 84” Platen)• Cemco MVB Vert. Boring Machine 84”• Centauro T4 Copy Lathe - Very Nice• DISA Dust Collection System• Diehl SL52 Ripsaw• Diehl 750 Rip Saw - Recently Rebuilt w/Invertor• Diehl Moulder (5) Head Mould Model D56• Dominion JKO HM4 Hauncher• (2) Feed Thru Hot Stamp Paint Coaters - A & H Paint
Ends Of Laminated Panels• Goodspeed Seat Sander• Greenlee 545 Tennon Machine - Good Condition• Griggio 10’ Sliding Panel Saw• Handy “901” Bed Clamp• Lancaster Bed Clamps & Drawer Clamps, Case Clamp• Lancaster Frame Clamps - 84” 1410B 30° Angle• Mattison 66 Manual Turning Lathe• McKnight Chair Seat Scooper• Mereen Johnson 424-DC Ripsaw• SL52 St. Line Rip Saw - Cleaned & Checked• Used Mattison 404 Rip Saw - Cleaned & Checked• Nash 85 Curved Parts Sander• Northfield 12” Jointer - Heavy Duty - Nice• Northfield Unipoint Radial Arm Saw• Onsrud St. Line Profiler Tande Head, 12” Profile
Capacity Model 1284-2 (12”)• Porter Spindle Carver (3)• Retech 75HP Wood Hog w/ Vibratory Conveyor• Quick-Dri Curing Tunnel 14’• SCMI Superset Plus Moulders 6 Head 1997 (2 Tops)• SCMI Mdl T110 Shaper• SCMI Mdl T160 Shaper• Tannewitz Mdl GH 36” Band Saw - 10 HP Nice• Tanniwitz XJ Variety Saw - 52” Fence• Taylor Clamp Carrier T-Handle 30 Sec.• Tecare 15HP 240 Volts 42” Auto Round Table Shaper• Timesaver Abrasive Planer T&B 43”• Tyler French Dovetail Machine 36”• Veco Plan - Retec Horizontal Grinder• Vertical Pump Drum Sander• Vorwood Shape & Sand• (2) Weinig 931 Grinders 9” & 12”• Whirlwinds (New) Model 212• Wulf - Tech - Stretch Wrap Machine• Other Machines Available• Other Cabinet Shop Equipment
IN STOCK - NEW SAWSTOP SAWS
STRATEGY MACHINERY, INC.
P. O. Box 1286 Morristown, TN. 37816Phone (423) 587-5768 Fax (423) 587-0319
E-mail: [email protected]
www.strategymachinery.com
J. J. Hilgefort Woodworking Machinery Co.
HOLZ-HER 1405 BanderMEREEN-JOHNSON 424 DC/SRI Select 24” Moving
Blade Rip SawALTENDORF F-90 10’ Sliding Table SawQUICKWOOD European Style Pneumatic Case ClampWEINIG U17A 6 Head Dbl Top HeadBUSS 55 Dbl Roughing PlanerWHITNEY S-970 36” w/Carbide Insert HeadsMoulding Sander 4 Head PROFILEMATIC Model 504RECKMAN 3 Head Vibrasive Moulding Sander
Jasper, Ind. 47547-0627
Phone 812-482-4493 Fax 812-482-2713
E-Mail: HILGEFOM @ fullnet.com
WEB: http://www.hilgefortmachinery.com
Performance Machinery, Inc.278B America Place
Jeffersonville, IN 47130Phone 812-288-8907 Fax 812-288-8909
e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]
VENEER MACHINERY
VENEER SPLICERS
• Kuper Speedstar 3200 Crossfeed• New Innovator VeneerPlus LVS1250, w/glue applicator• New Innovator VeneerMate LVS1250• New Innovator VeneerSolid 950• Diehl 890 Veneer Splicer (2)• Diehl VS-81 Veneer Splicer (3)• Kuper FW-900 Zig Zag SplicerVENEER CLIPPERS & GUILLOTINES
• Capital 65” Clipper, Demag Drive• 100” Capital Clipper• Diehl Towegge Veneer Guillotine, 10.5’ Cut Length• John FS VII Veneer Guillotine• Josting FAZ Waste Cutter• Polar High Speed Cutter, 61”, w/programmerVENEER EQUIPMENT
• Lamb Veneer Waste Grinder• Vecoplan Veneer Grinder & BlowerPARTS
• Parts for Diehl Splicers• Parts for SAVI Guillotines
FOR SALEFriulmac Randamat/E Endmatcher 2006Hapfo 5’ Copy Lathe 1984Striebig VPS Economy IITaylor Clamp Carrier 6 Section Clamp Carrier 48 ClampsWeinig Profimat 22/N - 1988Weinig Profimat 26 S 2002Weinig H30XL 12” Moulder 400 FPM 2002Wrapping Machine - Spiral Thru-Feed - Like New
VIKING MACHINERY SALES, INC.1938 Fays Lane Sugar Grove, IL. 60554
Phone A/C 630-466-7056
(1) 1996 Komo Router MOD:VR1605TT, (2) 5X8Tables.(2) RFS Protech Presses, 48X48 Stroke, 40” Daylite,
51” Pressing Area.OTHER MACHINERY IN STOCK.
CALL FOR INFORMATION
SO. CAL. WOODWORKING MACHINERY, INC.
MONTEBELLO, CA 90640
323-517-6087/323-728-7797/Fax: 323-722-4670
PLANT CLOSING MACHINERY FOR SALE
THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA
Morbidelli 35 Spindle Horz/Vert 32mm Drill .1300Busellato Super JR CNC Model 60 P to P .6000 Desouter/custom 4 Spindle Vertical Drill . . . .500Holz-Her 23 Spindle Horz/Vert 32mm Drill .1000Vitap 35 Spindle Horz/Vert 32mm Drill . . . .1300Andrews 4 Spindle Vertical Boring Machine .300Murphy-Rodgers MRT10A Dust Collector . . .600Lancaster Foil Wheel Profile Grinder . . . . . .400IMA AVM 3 Mill Edgebander . . . . . . . . . . . .5000IMA Compact 520 Thin Mill Edgebander . . .1000IMA HKA Contour Bander . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,000Fletcher Tolbert FT 55 Sgl Side Edgefoiler .5000Tyler 460 B French Dovetail Machine . . . . .1000Castle Tool TSM-20 Pocket Mortice Cutter . .800Castle Custom 3 Spindle Pocket Mortice . . .800Hoffmann PP2 Dovetail Key Joiner . . . . . . .3000Felder F-34 3 Roll Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200Evans Rofork Template Counter Top Router1000Ritter R-700 Edge Sander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .400CTD Vertical Custom Hauncher Dado Cutter 900Lauderdale Hamilton RH Simple Cutoff Saw 750Pistorius MN-202 Vertical Miter Saw . . . . . .1000Schelling FW-430/430 Rear Load Panel Saw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15,000
Dewalt 16” Radial Arm Saw . . . . . . . . . . . . . .500Martin T-72 Sliding Table Saw . . . . . . . . . . .5000Powermatic Model 25 Shaper . . . . . . . . . . . .300Manea Single Edge Tennon Machine . . . . .1000Custom T-Mold Installation Clamp Station . .500
Contact Dave Clark 229-251-6032 or
Jonathan Reber 229-221-3415
FOR SALE
Ingersoll Rand Compressor 10HP 3PH 230/460V Model 71T2-10F SER. #30T624565. Not Used Very Much, Very Good Condition.
Dewalt Radial Arm Saw 18” Blade 36” Cut 7HP 3PH230/460V
Norton Boring Machine BA600 1.5HP 3PH 230/460VSCMI Power Feeder 4 Roller .06/.09HP 3PH 220VBeach Stroke Sander 6” x 280” 10HP 3PH 230/460V10” Drawer Side Sander 10” x 178” 10HP 3PH 230V
CALL 859-630-0895
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