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CONTENTS

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10 DEPARTMENTS

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THE MISSION OF NH LA To serve NHLA Members engaged in the commerce of North American hardwood lumber by: maintaining order, structure and ethics in the changing global hardwood marketplace; providing unique member services; promoting North American hardwood lumber and advocating the interest of the hardwood community in public/private policy issues; and providing a platform for networking opportunities.

April 2017 ▪ Issue 177 National Hardwood Lumber Association PO Box 34518 ▪ Memphis, TN 38184-0518 901-377-1818 ▪ 901-382-6419 (fax) info@nhla.com ▪ www.nhla.com

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

MISSION LEADERS

Brent Stief Huron Forest Products President

Jack Shannon J.T. Shannon Lumber Co. Unique Services

Darwin Murray McClain Forest Products Vice President Pem Jenkins Turn Bull Lumber Co. Past President 2014-2016 NHLA STAFF Lorna D. Christie Executive Director l.christie@nhla.com Renee Hornsby Director of Communications/Editor r.hornsby@nhla.com

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Brewco, Inc.

Rossi Group

Dunavant Global Logistics Group

King City/Northway Forwarding

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TJT Consulting Southern Forest Products Association

IFC

Pike Lumber Company, Inc.

U•C Coatings

Orn Gudmundsson, Jr. Northland Corporation Structure Mike Powers Maley & Wertz Industry Advocacy & Promotion Kevin Gillette Tioga Hardwoods Membership & Networking COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Melissa Ellis Smith Graphic Designer m.ellis@nhla.com

Dave Mayfield Mayfield Lumber Co. Membership

Kristina Thomas Community Manager k.thomas@nhla.com

Dave Bramlage Cole Hardwood, Inc. Promotion & Advocacy

Jennifer VanDyke Marketing Manager j.vandyke@nhla.com

Jon Syre Cascade Hardwood LLC Convention

■■■ For advertising inquiries: Contact John Hester, Director of Membership at j.hester@nhla.com or 901-399-7558.

Nordeck Thompson Thompson Appalachian Hardwoods Rules

Desirée Freeman Controller Rich Hascher Inspector Training School Instructor John Hester Director of Membership and Business Development Becky Miller Inspector Training School Administrator Dana Spessert Chief Inspector

Pem Jenkins Turn Bull Lumber Co. Nominating Steve Jones Ron Jones Hardwood Sales, Inc Inspection Services Orn Gudmundsson, Jr. Northland Corporation Finance Bucky Pescaglia Missouri-Pacific Lumber Co., Inc. ITS/Continuing Education Stephanie VanDystadt DV Hardwoods, Inc. Communications & Marketing Jeff Wirkkala Hardwood Industries, Inc. Member Value Joe Snyder Fitzpatrick & Weller, Inc. Rules Darwin Murray McClain Forest Products Strategic Planning

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

IS IT TIME TO CHANGE THE WAY WE SELL? Sometimes a good thing just comes together. I’ve just returned from the Canadian Hardwood Bureau (CHB) meeting with a sense that it was time well spent. I know as an ex-Chairman of the organization I could be called biased, but I have to say this short two-day meeting had all the hallmarks of a great event. First, and most importantly, was the networking . . . we started the meeting with an industry hockey game. It’s the only event I know of where you can get checked by a competitor and still call it a good time. Next of course was the education. While each speaker spoke on a different topic, as I listened I realized their remarks all came down to one common question . . .”Is it time to change the way we sell?” In this case, I am not just talking about our products, but who we are and what we do. Consider the presentation by Peter Mait of Planit Canada on modern cabinet making techniques. Peter sees an increase in consumer interest for “buying things that last” and an overall interest resurgence in wood grains. But he also noted increased automation in cabinet making, particularly in the use of pre-fixed routers in building MDF cabinets. At this point, it is virtually impossible for hardwoods to fit in to this production model effectively. How do we change that dynamic? After so many years of accepting our commodity status, will our business culture support a change? Like any good speaker, Peter did offer a solution; we must change the way we sell. That of course requires a change in how we communicate the value of our products, and what we stand for. Market leaders are already taking advantage of emerging opportunities. Those who offer rips and/or other modified products are taking the “unknowns of lumber” out of the buyers’ equation. This, more than absolute price, helps us compete against substitutes where cost certainty is well understood. Consider also the companies offering proprietary grades designed to maximize their customer’s yields. They are transforming hardwoods from a commodity to a value-added product, one sale at a time. Such companies are also more likely to tell their story more effectively, and of course promote the sustainability of our forest products. Next on the presenter list was Crystal Oldham, Executive Director of the Hardwood Forest Foundation. Crystal and the Foundation have been on the front lines for several years now, going from school to school to promote our industry, reaching school children, who in the vast majority of cases, have never heard our story. Crystal’s message was clear, we have to change the way we communicate if we are going to reach the next generation of consumers. How many in our industry have websites, are on social media, but neglect to tell their story? Just a short time ago, we spent a lot of energy on developing a single solution to promote hardwoods. Perhaps it’s time to consider a grass roots approach. We should all consider the role that we as individuals should play in telling our story.

can all do something locally that doesn’t cost a lot, but dramatically improves our sustainability image. These efforts do require some time, but are much more cost efficient than reaching people through traditional advertising. If we all did a little on a local level, our national message would be tremendous. I walked away from the CHB meeting questioning whether one solution is the answer. We have an extensive network of family-run hardwood lumber companies who are passionate supporters of their local communities. How do we inspire our members to tell their story, support organizations like HFF, and network with their local schools? The NHLA Promotion Committee is in search of the answers, so stay tuned.

Brent Stief, NHLA President Huron Forest Products

My friend Richard Keeso (who runs a sawmill) gave a brief presentation on how he got involved with his local watershed conservation authority. His message . . . we

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE

NHLA WANTS TO KNOW YOU BETTER Like all associations, NHLA’s Board of Managers is always in search of the answers that will help us serve our members better. That quest is one of the most important responsibilities of association staff and volunteer leaders. Without that connection, we run the risk of creating member value that is not relevant. One of the most important lessons I learned early in my career is that before we decide WHAT members need or HOW to deliver more value, we must first understand WHO our members really are, what keeps them up at night, and where they see opportunity. And, as my favorite mentor was fond of saying, “we also need to stay one step ahead.” In other words, associations should always look to the future, and answer the question: how can we serve our members with value today, and what will value look like tomorrow? It has been a while since we last asked those questions of the NHLA membership. So, under the direction of the NHLA Board of Managers, we recently contracted with Opinion Dynamics Corporation, a nationally recognized firm to create a member survey to help us build better connections with our members. Thanks to all of the members who took the time to share their information with us.

WHAT members need, HOW to deliver more value, WHO are members really are.

The survey is just one example of NHLA’s recent efforts to offer targeted, relevant value to our members. In the association world, member surveys are often created, reviewed and then placed on the shelf. The NHLA Board of Managers is taking a much different approach. The member survey results will serve as one of the many tools we will be using in the development of our next strategic plan. Results will be reviewed at the April board meeting and used to determine and prioritize, new value opportunities. Our industry, indeed the world, has undergone a dramatic transformation since the watershed events of the early 2000’s. It seems that social change and political and economic uncertainty have become the norm. With such a dramatic acceleration of change, some may question the need for planning. Actually, there is no better time to plan than during uncertain times. There are few tools that are better in helping organizations navigate uncertainty than strategic planning, particularly when recent member surveys can help influence the planning process. Stay tuned for more information about our progress. The NHLA team is looking forward to working with the board in determining what the next generation of NHLA value looks like!

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ATTENTION EXPORTERS: REQUIREMENTS OF SHIPPING ASH TO THE EU. Inspector Training School Program Director NHLA is seeking a Program Director for the Inspector Training School. The Program Director is responsible for assisting in developing and delivering the curriculum of the School in person and online. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree, 5+ years in the hardwood industry and be a graduate of the Inspector Training School.

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herry • Har HLA and the USDA APHIS are in the final stages of the European Union Ash agreement to cover the heat treatment process to satisfy the EU derogation. herry • Har As understood by NHLA, the USDA APHIS has stated that there are 2 options in which a company can obtain a PHYTO for Ash shipping to the European Union, regardless of origin in the United herry • Har States.

The lumber must be processed to 1" below the cambium layer, removing all rounded edges OR

herry • Har The lumber must be heat treated in a facility approved by the USDA APHIS, through the NHLA Kiln Dried Certification Program.

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Below is a list of the areas that the NHLA KD Certification program will cover/inspect to ensure that it meets the requirements: • Debarking of round wood to bark less than 3 cm in width or individual pieces less than 50 cm²

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• Heat treatment to 71°C throughout the profile of the wood for 1,200 minutes.

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• Treatment durations, dry and wet bulb temperatures, and final moisture contents will be recorded for each specific lot and herry • Har maintained for a minimum of 3 years.

Resumes and questions should be directed to Chief Inspector Dana Spessert at d.spessert@nhla.com or 901-399-7551.

• Ensure the packaging/label contains the bundle number and treatment identification markings "Heat Treated - Kiln Dried" or herry • Har "HT-KD".

• Moisture content no greater than 10% expressed as a percentage herry of • Har dry matter achieved through an industrial drying schedule.

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If you have any questions, please contact Dana Spessert at d.spessert@ nhla.com or call 901-399-7551.

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LEGISLATIVE LOG

THE HARDWOOD FEDERATION SETS 2017 PRIORITIES By Dana Cole, Executive Director Hardwood Federation

or the first time in recent memory blizzard conditions somewhere in the U.S. did not stop participants from attending the Hardwood Federation’s Board of Directors and Hardwood Federation PAC Board of Directors annual winter meetings in Washington D.C. on February 15-16. NHLA continues to have a strong presence on both Boards, and makes a great effort to fill seats on the two separate but related boards with different individuals. This gives the Federation a wider array of opinions and ideas to work with and also gives more NHLA members the opportunity to get an “up close and personal” view of how the Federation works. In 2017 we are welcoming Troy Brown (Kretz Lumber Co.), Charlie Netterville (Fred Netterville Lumber Co.), Mark Vollinger (W.M. Cramer Lumber Co.), and Jeff Wirkkala (Hardwood Industries); all have agreed to serve as Board members in 2017 and we look forward to working with them all. In addition, the new Hardwood Federation Board President is Scott Heidler (Heidler Hardwood Lumber Co.) who is returning to the Board in a new role. Pem Jenkins (Turn Bull Lumber Co.), Darwin Murray (McClain Forest Products), and Ted Rossi (Rossi Group) all also all returning for an additional term. The Hardwood Federation also recognizes Dan Caldwell (Atlanta Hardwood Corp.) and Jack Shannon, Jr. (J.T. Shannon Lumber Co.) who both contributed significantly to the growth and development of the Hardwood Federation during their time on the Board. We will miss their tremendous participation. The primary focus of the winter meeting is to set the direction and priorities of the Federation for the year. Using the guidance of 2016 advocacy activity, the anticipated Administration agenda, and the responses to the annual Hardwood Federation Priority Policy Survey, the Hardwood Federation and Hardwood Federation PAC Boards discussed and set a course of action for 2017. Of course, the ever changing world of politics and policy can 12

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In 2017 the top issues reported by the survey fell in line with our expected chief priorities, which were: Federal Forest Management, Regulatory Reform, Tax Reform, Trade, and Biomass.

shift some of this course, but to have marching orders at the start of every year greatly helps the Hardwood Federation staff provide the best possible assistance to the hardwood industry. In 2017 the top issues reported by the survey fell in line with our expected chief priorities, which were: Federal Forest Management, Regulatory Reform, Tax Reform, Trade, and Biomass. These are not new topics for the Federation, but the high level of importance placed on them by those who responded to the survey is a clear mandate for us. Congress will continue to hear from us why it is important that the right decisions are made when considering reform measures in these areas. And why the wrong decisions can devastate our industry. Of course our efforts on Capitol Hill will not be limited to these five issues; green building programs, the Lacey Act, the Endangered Species Act and export market issues, amongst others, will all continue to command some of our attention. 2017 will no doubt be a busy year! The Board of Directors held a lengthy discussion about how the Hardwood Federation can best position itself on the issue of trade, particularly within the context of the new Administration. On the campaign trail and early in the 2017 various policy positions were W W W. N H L A .CO M

floated regarding U.S. agreements and practices with our trading partners, including the NAFTA countries of Mexico and Canada, China, and Europe. As an industry that benefits greatly from export markets and one that also suffers from unfair competition from hardwood imports, there was a lot to discuss. The Board started with the premise that the Hardwood Federation advocates for fair, legal and free trade. Although we are still fine tuning our specific, final policy guidelines, it is safe to say that the Hardwood Federation will be working with the Administration and with Congress to communicate both sides of this matter and to advise them that trade is an extremely complicated issue that cannot be adequately addressed with â&#x20AC;&#x153;one size fits allâ&#x20AC;? national policy. No doubt this will be a difficult issue for the hardwood industry . . . and for many other industry sectors . . . to deal with; but it is one that is critical to our industry and we are prepared to work strategically with hardwood companies and our supporters in Congress to realize a satisfactory outcome. If you have any thoughts or comments on issues affecting your business please do not hesitate to contact us at hardwood.federation@ hardwoodfederation.com.

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“Contrary to popular perception, not all forests are disappearing.”

INTERACTIVE by MICHAEL SNOW, Executive Director to AHEC

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THE AMERICAN HARDWOOD EXPORT COUNCIL TO LAUNCH INTERACTIVE ONLINE TOOL THAT SHOWS DETAILED MEASUREMENTS OF HARDWOOD FORESTS’ SUSTAINABILITY

he American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) is launching an interactive, online tool that shows the forest distribution, growth and removal of American hardwood species across the United States. This technology presents accurate information at fantastic detail – from the whole of the United States down to individual counties – and demonstrates visually the true sustainability of American hardwoods. “We found that in our conversations with architects and designers, the data from the Forest Inventory Data Online (FIDO), a component of the U.S. Forest Service Inventory and Analysis Program (FIA), was often very hard to explain in layman’s terms. Technology has allowed us to do this in an easyto-use-and-understand format,” says Mike Snow, Executive Director of AHEC. Based on the most accurate information from the FIA, gathered for more than 50 years for 49 U.S. states (Hawaii and Washington D.C. are omitted), this map has been created by AHEC, in collaboration with creative consultancy BWA, using publicly available data, collected an on annual basis by the forest service for the FIA. “This data is an important measure of the hardwood forests health and sustainability but in its current format it is a challenge to communicate its importance to a wide audience. This is a great shame but what it tells us is fascinating.

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The tool we have created will dramatically change the way we promote the sustainability of American hardwoods and make it easier for architects, designers and wood industries to demonstrate the sustainability of the American hardwoods they use,” adds Snow. Contrary to popular perception, not all forests are disappearing. The vast American hardwood forest is a rapidly expanding resource and the volume of its standing timber has more than doubled in the last 50 years. This interactive map is a brand new way of communicating these environmental credentials because it uses annually updated information, making it a dynamic tool that accurately reflects what is going on in the American hardwood forests. “It will form a key component of the new americanhardwood.org website currently in development, adding an extra layer of interactivity and providing quantitative data to support the species and sustainability resources,” adds Snow. It will also form an exciting and interactive aspect of the AHEC stand at Interzum, which takes place in Cologne in May, in hall 10.2 at booth G-020-H-029, where the team will deliver live demonstrations and engage future customers of this versatile, environmentally friendly product. americanhardwood.org

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RULES CORNER

SURFACE MEASURE TALLY IS THE STANDARD By Dana Spessert, NHLA Chief Inspector

he last 35 years have seen a number of advancements in handheld computers and scanning equipment. So much so, that the methods in which we can generate tallies seem endless. A change made in the 2015 Rules Book, recognized an End Tally as a legitimate method for tallying lumber. It also states that if there is a difference between a Surface Measure tally and the End Tally, the Surface Measure Tally wins. The End Tally is a good method to develop, what used to be termed, an Export Tally. Why does Surface Measure win if there is a disagreement? It wins because the randomness of widths that do not fall on the inch at a frequent enough interval to be accurately measured creates a problem. Rounding to the nearest inch creates large variances on certain lengths and widths and thus a problem with correct tally. As stated in the 2015 NHLA Rules Book on page 7, paragraph 18: “Random width lumber of standard grades and thicknesses shall be tallied surface measure and this tally shall be the number of feet, board measure, of 1” lumber.” A Surface Measure tally is how the NHLA National Inspectors tally lumber; unless otherwise specified on the Purchase Order/Contract. An issue to be aware of that can cause serious problems, is lumber that is shipped using a length/width tally, but the Surface Measure total was calculated using surface measure on each of the boards. With today’s new scanning technology, it is possible to create a tally that shows all of the widths in a pack of lumber, rounded to the nearest inch, along with the lengths of the boards. This tally can then show the total Surface Measure based on the actual widths, not rounded to the nearest inch. The issue that arises is that the buyer simply takes the widths x lengths /12 represented on the tally and calculates a Surface Measure based on the numbers provided, arriving at a different total. My recommendation is to make sure that you are representing the tally in a way that most accurately portrays the actual footage in the pack/load. I hope this article has helped and remember—the standard is to tally by Surface Measure. If you tally using length/width, it must be written on the purchase order. 16

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CONNECT WITH DECISION MAKERS Join us at the 2017 NHLA Convention & Exhibit Showcase

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The 2017 NHLA Annual Convention will be held at the ever popular Omni Hotel in downtown Nashville, TN. Make plans to join NHLA as we head back South.

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Interested in exhibiting? The Exhibit Showcase will feature 104 booths - our most to date. Booth 220 & 222 Booth 202

Contact John Hester, Director of Membership at 901-399-7558 to reserve your booth today! View the contract and available booths at www.nhla/convention.com

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EDUCATIONAL CALENDAR

EDUCATION & TRAINING APRIL

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

3-21

24-28

1-5

5-8

Inspector Training School Progressive Program Block 1

Flex-Day Lumber Grading Short Course

4-Day Lumber Grading Short Course

NHLA Headquarters Memphis, TN

O'Shea Lumber Co. Glenn Rock, PA

NHLA Headquarters Memphis, TN

Yoder Lumber Millersburg, OH

Instructor: Rich Hascher,

Instructor: Barry Kibbey,

Instructor: Rich Hascher,

Instructor: Barry Kibbey,

JUNE

6-8

6-Aug 10

13-15

19-22

3-Day Lumber Grading Short Course

Inspector Training School Summer Program-183rd Class

3-Day Lumber Grading Short Course

4-Day Lumber Grading Short Course

Abenaki Timber Corp. Epping, NH

Keystone Community Education Foundation Oil City, PA

North Carolina State University Hodges Wood Products Lab Raleigh, NC

Monarch Millworks Grayling, MI

NHLA ITS Instructor

Instructor: Jack English,

NHLA National Inspector

Instructor: Rich Hascher, NHLA ITS Instructor

NHLA ITS Instructor

NHLA National Inspector

Instructor: Barry Kibbey, NHLA National Inspector

Instructor: Benji Richards, NHLA National Inspector

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EDUCATION IS KEY TO YOUR COMPANY’S SUCCESS Register Online Today! At www.nhla.com/calendar "It was great having Barry Kibbey with NHLA come onsite to our mill and give a grading short course. Our mill and employees now have the knowledge and confidence to grade accurate and quality lumber. The onsite short course was money well spent and our company will have no problem recouping the cost." — Ben Dubbe, Owner Pine Products Inc - Waconia, MN

JUNE

JULY

AUGUST

26-30

10-14

17-20

28-31

Flex-Day Lumber Grading Short Course

4-Day Lumber Grading Short Course

Deer Park Lumber Tunkhannock, PA

Weiland & Sons Lumber Co. Winthrop, IA

McKeever Environmental Learning Center Sandy Lake, PA

Carver Hardwoods Waconia, MN

Instructor: Benji Richards,

Instructor: Barry Kibbey,

Instructor: Barry Kibbey, NHLA National Inspector

NHLA National Inspector

Instructor: Tom Byers,

NHLA National Inspector

AUGUST

SEPT

30-Nov 17

11-15

18-22

Inspector Training School Progressive Program 184th Class

5-Day Lumber Grading Short Course

Flex-Day Lumber Grading Short Course

NHLA Headquarters Memphis, TN

Kamps Hardwoods Caledonia, MI

Wood-Mizer Products, Inc. Indianapolis, IN

Instructor: Rich Hascher,

Instructor: Barry Kibbey,

Menominee Tribal Enterprises Neopit, WI

NHLA ITS Instructor

NHLA National Inspector

Instructor: Tom Byers,

NHLA National Inspector

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WH ERE IN THE WOR LD IS N H LA?

INDUSTRY EVENTS

KFIA Annual Meeting

Interzum 2017

April 4-6 | Lexington, Kentucky

May 16-19 | Cologne, Germany

Participating: John Hester, Director of Membership

Timber 2017 Forest Products & Technology Exposition NWFA Expo 2017

June 9-10 | College Station, Penn.

April 11-14 | Phoenix, Arizona

Forest Products Machinery & Equipment Expo

Participating: John Hester, Director of Membership

June 14-16 | Atlanta, Ga

NHLA Board of Managers Meeting AHEC 22nd SE Asia & Greater China Convention

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4,525 Users 25,233

36.3%

pageviews

71.9% of users are new visitors (the app is growing steadily)

73.28% of users are from the United States 75.02% of users view app on mobile device

Top

17.83% view app on desktop

pages

Homepage, Lumber and Products, Exporters, Equipment, Services and Supplies, Facility Grade Certified

Users view an average of 4 pages per visit

Download the FREE App at www.NHLAdirectory.com. Contact John Hester at 901-399-7558 or email j.hester@nhla.com for advertising info. Advertising is limited to NHLA members only.

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