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WHAT'S INSIDE 14 Meet This Year's Keynote Speakers John Foley and Eric Chester 18 Educational Seminars READER SERVICES 6 10 12 24 26 28 30 32

Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Message Registration Information Schedule of Events Special Events Hardwood Forest Foundation 2017 NHLA Convention Sponsors 2017 NHLA Convention Exhibit Hall Map 2017 NHLA Convention Exhibitors

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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,

July 2017 ▪ Issue 180 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

Nordeck Thompson Thompson Appalachian Hardwoods Rules

structure and ethics in the changing global hardwood

Pem Jenkins Turn Bull Lumber Co. Past President 2014-2016

marketplace; providing unique member services;

NHLA STAFF

promoting North American hardwood lumber and

Lorna D. Christie Executive Director l.christie@nhla.com

advocating the interest of the hardwood community in public/private policy issues; and providing a platform for networking opportunities.

Renee Hornsby Director of Communications/Editor r.hornsby@nhla.com Melissa Ellis Smith Graphic Designer m.ellis@nhla.com Kristina Thomas Community Manager k.thomas@nhla.com

For advertising, exhibit and sponsorship inquiries: Contact John Hester, Director of Membership and Business Development at j.hester@nhla.com or 901-399-7558. For general convention inquiries: Contact Renee Hornsby, Director of Communication at r.hornsby@nhla.com or 901-399-7560. For convention registration inquiries: Contact Trisha Clariana, Office Manager at t.clariana@nhla.com or 901-399-7552.

Jennifer VanDyke Marketing Manager j.vandyke@nhla.com

■■■ 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

Orn Gudmundsson, Jr. Northland Corporation Structure Mike Powers Maley & Wertz Industry Advocacy & Promotion Kevin Gillette Tioga Hardwoods Membership & Networking COMMITTEE CHAIRS Dave Mayfield Mayfield Lumber Co. Membership Dave Bramlage Cole Hardwood, Inc. Promotion & Advocacy Jon Syre Cascade Hardwood LLC Convention 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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ADVERTISER INDEX

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Abenaki Timber Corporation

Allegheny Wood Products, Inc.

Ally Global Logistics LLC

Baillie Lumber Company

Brewco, Inc.

Cascade Hardwood

Cole Hardwood, Inc.

Downes & Reader Hardwood Co., Inc.

Frank Paxton Lumber

King City/Northway Forwarding, LTD

IFC

Matson Lumber Co.

The Stacking Stick Worthy of the Name “Iron”

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Northwest Hardwoods

Pennsylvania & Indiana Lumbermens

Mutual Insurance Companies

IBC

Pike Lumber Company, Inc.

Rossi Group

SII Dry Kilns

Simply Computing International

TJT Consulting

Thompson Appalachian Hardwoods, Inc.

Tioga Hardwoods

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

NASHVILLE IS THE PLACE TO BE It’s that time of year again . . . NHLA is gearing up for another successful annual convention and exhibition. NHLA’s Convention staff have been hard at work these past months to create an unparalleled networking event that will be well worth your time and money. Consider that our 2017 Convention and Exhibit Showcase will be the largest in over ten years. And of course, Nashville Tennessee is not a bad city to visit in October. It is one of the greatest entertainment cities in the world! Since becoming the NHLA President, some members have shared with me that the Convention is becoming “too expensive.” While I recognize that attendance of both your time and money requires an investment, I would suggest that this analysis is a bit short sighted. My response is always, how can you afford NOT to attend? Where else can you meet the industry leaders that have the potential to make a difference in your company’s success, or learn how to differentiate your business by being exposed to the latest technologies, or take advantage of new sales opportunities? And when you consider your attendance at NHLA is the cheapest, and most interactive form of advertising available, the convention provides a solid return on your registration investment. HERE ARE FIVE REASONS WHY I NEVER MISS AN NHLA CONVENTION: 1. Create global connections: NHLA brings the leaders of the global hard wood industry right to our doorstep. This year we expect over 1,100 attendees from 14 countries who are ready to do business. These are the people you need to connect with to make your business better. 2. Stay ahead of trends: NHLA’s educational sessions and exhibits will expose you to new trends, products and resources that are relevant to your needs today and tomorrow. Learn the latest on new technologies, emerging markets and whether your company is ahead or behind the curve.

Finally, our speaker lineup this year was developed based on your response to the NHLA member survey. You told us “what is keeping you up at night, and we responded,” with speakers like John Foley and Eric Chester sharing their insight on motivating teams, and motivating our emerging workforce. Michael Snow of AHEC will be back speaking about emerging global opportunities, and Tom Morrison will present his views on what controls your success in today’s marketplace. Hope to see you in Nashville.

3. The Exhibit Showcase: There is no experience like walking a crowded exhibit hall filled with both potential customers and competitors. It is really hard to put a dollar value on the information you will acquire that can help you evaluate both your businesses’ strengths and weakness and of course, connect with new customers. 4. Meet and greet the best and the brightest. The NHLA Convention offers more “meet and greet “opportunities than just the exhibit hall. In addition to business leads you can acquire by walking the show floor, networking opportunities are around every corner. Some of my best business deals started with contacts made at NHLA receptions or educational sessions. With the right strategies and insight, such leads can lead to strategic partnerships and even more importantly, new customers. Where else can you get those types of business returns in just two short days?

Brent Stief, NHLA President Huron Forest Products

5. Renew old partnerships: I have also found that NHLA has provided me with the opportunity to renew old contacts and partnerships. I can’t tell you how many times over the years I have seen people we used to deal with and think, “I need to try again with that guy.” 6

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

REGISTRATION Registration can be completed online at www.nhla.com or you can complete the registration form included in this magazine and return by fax or mail. NHLA is offering registered attendees the ability to bring a non-registered attendee/guest to the Wednesday Welcome Reception and the Thursday Evening Reception for a fee. Wednesday Welcome Reception for non-registered guest: $40 Thursday Evening Reception for non-registered guest: $40 These tickets can be purchased in advance or onsite. Tickets are for the receptions only and the non-registered attendee/guest will receive a wristband to wear, name tags will not be issued.

Registration Fees

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Member $625 $675 Member Spouse $475 $525 Non-Member $825 $875 Non-member Spouse $675 $725 One-Day Pass $300 $300 (Thursday or Friday Only)

HOTEL I NFORMATION The Omni Nashville Hotel will play host to the 2017 NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase.

Omni Nashville Hotel 250 Fifth Avenue South Nashville, TN 37203 +1-615-782-5300 Main +1-615-761-3625 Concierge www.nhla.com/networking/convention/hotel-travel/

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Located on Fifth Avenue between Demonbreun and Korean Veterans Boulevard, Omni Nashville Hotel's design is a modern expression of the city's distinct character, incorporating natural materials, exposed steel and regional limestone.

BEWARE of Unofficial Housing Agencies! NHLA works directly with the hotel to secure the best rate possible. NHLA does NOT use an outside housing authority. Hotel reservations should be made through the NHLA convention website or by calling the hotel directly. Please be aware of unaffiliated organizations who may contact you and appear to offer rooms at a lower rate as these are illegitimate groups and may have unreasonable cancellation or change penalties or be completely non-refundable. Please report any unauthorized solicitation to NHLA.

Special NHLA Convention Rate: Single occupancy: $235 + taxes / double occupancy: $255 + taxes Expires: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 Please note: One-night nonrefundable deposit required with all reservations.

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This Fender Stratocaster is made from Red Alder (Alnus rubra) grown in the great Pacific Northwest and sold by Cascade Hardwood.

Join us!

Stop by the Cascade Hardwood Cocktail Party for drinks and giveaways. We’ll be giving away Alder built products – including this Fender guitar. Other prizes include a Traeger grill with Alder pellets, Walla Walla wines in an Alder box, Pike Place Market salmon with Alder grilling planks, and more.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25 7am-1pm 2pm–6pm 2pm–7pm 3pm–5pm 4pm–6pm 6pm–7:30pm 7pm–10pm

Hardwood Forest Foundation Annual Golf Tournament at The Hermitage Golf Course † Exhibitor Setup in the Exhibit Hall Registration Desk Open! | 5th Ave. Foyer Hardwood Distributor's Association Board Meeting* AHEC Board of Mangers Meeting* Welcome Reception | Legends Ballroom & Foyer | Sponsored by Cascade Hardwoods LLC NHLA Board of Manager’s Dinnerº

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 7am – 3pm Registration Desk Open! | 5th Ave. Foyer 7am–8am Breakfast served for convention attendees 8am–10am Opening Session with Keynote Speaker John Foley | Sponsored by Rossi Group 10am–2:30pm Mansions of the South Tour: Belle Meade Plantation † 10am – 5pm Exhibit Showcase Open featuring a Lunch Buffet 1pm-2:30pm Educational Seminar: Family Business Relations Seminar presented by Deb Houden, Ph.D. 2:45pm–4pm Educational Seminar: Technology Seminar on Thermal Modification presented by Bror Moldrup 2:4pm–4pm Educational Seminar: NHLA Rules Open Forum - Rules Changes Proposals presented by Dana Spessert and Joe Synder 2:45pm–4pm Educational Seminar: Beyond Certification: Demonstrating Sustainability in the Age of Big Data presented by Rupert Oliver, Mike Snow and David Venables 3pm–5pm Hardwood Distributor's Association Annual Meeting* 4pm–5pm NHLA Inspector Training School Alumni Reception 4pm–5:30pm AHEC Membership Meeting* 5pm–6pm International Wood Products Association Reception* 5pm–6pm Hardwood Distributor's Association Reception* 5:30pm–7pm Thursday Evening Networking Reception in the Exhibit Hall

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 7am-3pm 7am–8:30am 7am–8am 7am–8am 7am-9am 8:30am–10:15am 10am–2pm 11:30am–1pm 1pm–2:30pm 2–3:30pm 2–3:30pm 6–11pm

Registration Desk Open! | 5th Ave. Foyer Breakfast for all convention attendees American Walnut Manufacturers Association Meeting* Fellowship of Christian Lumbermen Annual Meeting Canadian Hardwood Bureau Breakfast and Meeting* NHLA Town Hall Meeting with Keynote Speaker Eric Chester | Sponsored by Pennsylvania & Indiana Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Companies Exhibit Showcase Open A Lunch Buffet in the Exhibit Showcase Educational Seminar: What's Your Uber presented by Tom Morrison | Sponsored by Weston Premium Woods Educational Seminar: Tomorrow's Global Markets presented by American Hardwood Export Council | Sponsored by Thompson Hardwoods Educational Seminar: Hardwood Advocacy presented by Dana Cole NHLA Closing Party †

* Members Only º By Invitation Only

† Pre-registration Required Schedule subject to change.

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Opening Session Keynote Speaker Thursday, October 8am – 10am Legends Ballroom Sponsored by Rossi Group

2017 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

JOHN FOLEY

Former Blue Angels Pilot and Motivational Speaker John Foley has been recognized as one of the top 10 most in demand speakers. John has spoken to some of the Highest Performing organizations such as Microsoft, Hitachi, Intel, Cisco, Mercedez-Benz, BMW and many more. He is a former lead solo pilot of the Blue Angels, a Sloan Fellow at Stanford School of Business, a gratitude guru and an expert in the how of High Performance teams. His exciting, rare journey inspires awe, triggering audiences to take action and rethink what they believe is possible. John employs those intense realities as a metaphor to motivate teams and individuals to reach for their highest potential while empowering organizations to sustain excellence under dynamic change. John’s presentations are marked by three overriding traits. • A contagious attitude of thankfulness that he calls Glad To Be Here®. • An energizing delivery that inspires High Performance with a purpose larger than self. • A practical model for living out his message that works in other organizations as well as within the Blue Angels. John consistently performed in an extreme, highstakes environment, flying at speeds of more than 500 miles per hour and in formations as close as 18 inches apart. To survive in those circumstances, he relied on a culture of high trust and leadership that turns inherently unforgiving flight into extraordinary experiences. He employs those intense realities as a metaphor to motivate teams to reach for their highest potential and empower organizations to sustain excellence under dynamic change.

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John graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy with a degree in mechanical engineering. He also was a defensive back for the Midshipmen, playing in two bowl games and helping Navy to one of the best four-year records in its football history. As a pilot, John was a "Top Ten Carrier Pilot" six times before becoming a marine instructor pilot and a Blue Angel. He holds master's degrees in business management and international policy, from Stanford; and in strategic studies, from the Naval War College.

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NHLA Town Hall Keynote Speaker Friday, October 8:30am – 10:15am Legends Ballroom Sponsored by Pennsylvania & Indiana Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Companies

2017 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Eric Chester

Award Winning Speaker and Bestselling Author There is a war for talent taking place on a global scale, and the future belongs to forward-thinking organizations that are focused on creating and sustaining a dynamic and compelling workplace culture. Since 1998, Eric Chester has been the leading voice in attracting, managing, motivating, and retaining the emerging workforce. As an in-the-trenches workplace researcher and thought-leader, Chester has cracked the code on the tactics and strategies companies that are recognized as “best places to work” in their respective industries are using to win the talent wars. On Fire at Work: How Great Companies Ignite Passion in Their People without Burning Them Out (2015) is Eric’s 4th leadership book, featuring top-tier leaders of the world's best places to work who share their best practice strategies for getting employees to work harder, perform better, and stay longer. His previous release, Reviving Work Ethic – A Leader’s Guide to Ending Entitlement and Restoring Pride in the Workforce (2012) is the first business book on developing soft skills and core work ethic values since 1904. He is the Founder of The Center for Work Ethic Development and created a work ethic training curriculum that is being taught at hundreds of schools, colleges, workforce centers, and organizations all over the world. Eric Chester has delivered more than 2000 paid keynote speeches on three continents and is a 2004 inductee into the National Speakers Association’s acclaimed Hall of Fame. Companies that have invited Eric back multiple times to keynote annual conventions, conferences and meetings include Harley Davidson, McDonald’s, Sprint, Great Clips, and ALCOA, to name a few. facebook.com/RevivingWorkEthic

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EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS & SPEAKERS

Thursday October 25 1-2:30pm

FAMILY BUSINESS RELATIONS SEMINAR by Deb Houden, Ph.D. Businesses with family ownership tend to out-perform businesses that are not family owned. However, owning and working with family members bring unique challenges that can hurt the business and the family. Please join me at the National Convention in October when I talk about relationships in the family business. Three of the factors that affect families in business the most are succession planning, conflict management and next generation preparation. Each one of these topics is truly about relationships—whether you are focusing on just the business, the family or a healthy combination of each. Each month leading up to the convention, I will discuss certain topics related to my convention talk: planning early for transition, communication, next generation preparation and finally, letting go. Deb Houden Deb Houden is a senior consultant with The Family Business Consulting Group, she specializes in helping family-owned businesses with family communication, transition and next generation development by providing resources, tools and knowledge that are needed to navigate their specific issues. Deb has worked with numerous families on developing effective communication and conflict resolution skills, developing family meetings, beginning stages of board development, and working with next generational members of family firms (including adolescents). She is adept at developing processes that help families go through changes within the business and family systems. She is a regular presenter to industry groups, family business centers, and individual company retreats on topics including the next generation and succession, communication and conflict resolution, and perceptions of fairness.

Thursday October 25 2:45-4pm

TECHNOLOGY SEMINAR ON THERMAL MODIFICATION by Bror Moldrup, CEO of international Wood Technology LLC and Moldrup A/S both in Denmark This educational seminar will focus on: • A Historic Overview • Presentation of different systems • Where are we today? • Why is this so popular every where? • Why is North America Missing? •Q&A 18

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Thursday October 25 2:45-4pm

NHLA RULES OPEN FORUM - RULES CHANGES by Dana Spessert, Chief Inspector and Joe Snyder, Rules Committee Chairman As a final step in the Rules Change process, a Rules Open Forum will be held during the 2017 NHLA Annual Convention. The forum allows members to openly discuss/debate the Rules Change proposals which have been submitted prior to voting on them. The new Rules Change proposals are posted for review at www.nhla.com. Chief Inspector Dana Spessert, Rules Committee Chairman Joe Snyder and all National Inspectors will be available during this open meeting to answer any questions you may have. Ballots will be mailed to all Active Members for voting after the Annual Convention.

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Thursday October 25 2:45-4pm

BEYOND CERTIFICATION: DEMONSTRATING SUSTAINABILITY IN THE AGE OF BIG DATA by Rupert Oliver, Mike Snow and David Venables Rupert Oliver Rupert Oliver is an independent forest products consultant and an internationally recognised authority on environmental issues, sustainable forest management and certification. Rupert has a degree in forestry and also worked for a number of years for the TTF in the UK, helping to coordinate the Forest Forever campaign. Rupert is a popular speaker at wood forums and conferences all over the world and is a regular contributor to the AHECconvention. Mike Snow Michael S. Snow has been the Executive Director of the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) since 1999, where he oversees the Council’s promotional programs around the globe, and manages AHEC’s overseas offices in Europe, Mexico, Korea, Japan, Hong Kong and China. Previously, he served as AHEC’s Program Manager for Europe, China and Japan. Mr. Snow holds a Master’s Degree in International Economics from the George Washington University, and a BA in Developmental Economics from the University of Wisconsin. Before joining AHEC, Michael served as a Consultant on international education outreach programs for the National Geographic Society and the Smithsonian Associates, and spent several years in Seville, Spain teaching economics courses in English and Spanish for the University of Wisconsin. David Venables David Venables has been involved with the AHEC programs since 1995 taking over as European Director in April 2000. David has a specialized background in hardwood, a BS in Timber Technology and 30 years experience in the international marketing of hardwood products. Under his direction, the AHEC programs have increased their focus on architects & designers and, arguably, produced one of the most creative marketing campaigns ever for wood. David has also been responsible for developing and implementing AHEC’s unique and forward thinking environmental strategy.

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EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS & SPEAKERS

Friday October 27

1-2:30pm | Sponsored by Weston Premium Woods

WHAT'S YOUR UBER by Tom Morrison The future is coming at every industry faster than ever. 2020 is right around the corner and the #1 fear of most C-suite executives is the "UBERIZATION" of their business model. No industry is exempt from the "uberization" impact. Do your members know what their UBER is? They better or they will be left behind. In a recent study by IBM, senior executives of thousands of companies stated that their #1 fear for the future was the "Uberization" of their industry or marketplace. This energetic and informative session will help provide the keys in researching and determining what future disruption is coming your way. 3-dynamic forces are changing every industry as it has the taxi, real estate, publishing and music industries. No industry is exempt from uberization. Over the last 5 years, disruption has transformed their industries putting the association and their members at risk for competing. The question is . . . Do you know what may be lurking your way that is going to create havoc in your industry. Tom Morrison will share 4 visuals every executive should be looking at with future business planning, the 3 dynamic forces causing disruption, the 3 reasons why disruption is happening and the 6 places it occurs. This is a must see keynote.

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Friday October 27 2-3:30pm

HARDWOOD ADVOCACY by Dana Cole, Executive Hardwood Federation Join the Hardwood Federation to discuss how to advocate for your business at home and in Washington DC. This will be an open discussion, so come prepared with questions, concerns and recommendations about federal lobbying strategies. Dana Cole Dana Cole, a native of Michigan, which is home to more than 250 hardwood businesses, began her career working for Governor John Engler as a policy advisor. She then spent eight years with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation in several roles where she promoted small and large businesses in the state, and successfully negotiated regulatory disputes. Dana joined Hardwood Federation as Executive Director in June of 2012. Previously, Cole had been at the 11,000-member National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) as the Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Corporate Board Secretary. While there she achieved many successes, including improving Board recruitment, retention, and satisfaction; streamlining and modernizing board management practices; raising non-dues revenue; and saving NAM members millions of dollars.

Friday October 27

2-3:30pm | Sponsored by Thompson Hardwood, Inc.

TOMORROW'S GLOBAL MARKETS by American Hardwood Export Council The world is full of new market opportunities. In this seminar, the American Hardwood Export Council will discuss where the new market opportunities lie for the hardwood industry. The greater China market is up 29.2% (as of April 2017). How much room is there for growth in China? Discover the answers to these and other global market questions when you attend this seminar.

Mike Snow

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SPECIAL EVENTS

2017 NHLA CONVENTION NHLA WELCOME RECEPTION

Special Event s

Wednesday, October 25 at 6pm Sponsored by Cascade Hardwood, LLC

Welcome to Nashville, and get ready to ROCK. All convention attendees are invited to celebrate the start of the 2017 NHLA Annual Convention! Cascade Hardwood Group will be giving away a Fender guitar, Traeger grill with Alder pellets, Walla Walla wines in an Alder box, Pike Place Market salmon with Alder grilling planks and much more! This is a kick-off party you don’t want to miss.

MANSIONS OF THE SOUTH TOUR: BELLE MEADE PLANTATION Thursday, October 26 10am-2:30pm Sponsored by Turn Bull Lumber Co.

The South’s most rewarding showplace, Belle Meade Plantation, is known as the “Queen of the Tennessee Plantations.” The fully restored Greek Revival mansion was completed in 1853 and the grounds include a large carriage house, stable, log cabin, winery, and several other original buildings. Belmont Mansion was the summer home of Adelicia Acklen, an extraordinary woman who married a then unheard-of three times. Adelicia was reputed to be the wealthiest woman in the United States in the midnineteenth century. An ornate Italianate design, the home features many of the original furnishings and includes marble fountains, cast-iron gazebos, and statuary that are still standing as evidence of ornate, formal gardens. Discover Belle Meade Plantation at www.bellemeade.com. Cost to attend this event is $65.00 per person. • Includes admission, wine tasting at Belle Meade Plantation’s winery, round trip transportation, and a southern lunch.

Belle Meade Plantation

• The tour group will depart the Omni Hotel at 10am and return at @2:30pm.

Preregistration is required: Sign up and pay for this event when you complete convention registration. Limited space is available.

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Welcome To Nashville NHLA INSPECTOR TRAINING SCHOOL ALUMNI RECEPTION Thursday, October 26 at 4pm Sponsored by Cole Hardwood, Inc.

The NHLA Inspector Training School invites all alumni to a reception, sponsored by Cole Hardwoods, Inc. Enjoy complimentary beer, wine, hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres and good company as hundreds of alumni gather together to reminisce, visit with former classmates and hear the latest news from the School.

THURSDAY NETWORKING RECEPTION IN THE EXHIBIT HALL Thursday, October 26 at 5:30pm

Join us in the exhibit hall on Thursday evening to catch up with friends and colleagues, and mingle with exhibitors. This upbeat reception provides dedicated time to check out the more than 100 exhibiting companies, socialize and network, all while recharging your battery with snacks and a open bar before you head out and explore the Nashville restaurant scene.

BRIGHT LIGHTS. MUSIC CITY. Friday, October 27 at 6:00 pm

Bring your Boots & Bling and join us on Friday, October 27 from 6-11 pm as we close out the 2017 NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase. Dancing, Live Music, Dinner and Drinks are all included. Tickets are $75 per person with convention registration or $150 for non-registered convention guest. Pre-registration is required. Sign up and pay when completing convention registration.

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HFF EVENTS

ANNUAL HARDWOOD FOREST FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT Wednesday, October 25 at 8am (Buses depart at 7am) Hermitage Golf Course

Once again, the Hardwood Forest Foundation will hold its Annual Golf Tournament. The support of NHLA convention attendees will help continue to teach children the benefits of proper harvesting as a means of keeping forests healthy and obtaining all of the necessary items we use in our everyday lives. Located just outside Nashville is the award winning Hermitage Golf Course. Sitting among many of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top most popular courses on ESPN's America's Top Golf Course list, Hermitage is sure to impress! Hermitage Golf Course features two 18-hole courses with a quality golf experience for all levels. Buses will leave the Omni Hotel at 7 a.m. with a shotgun start on the golf course at 8 a.m. Registration is $200. Golf rentals are $50. Pre-registration is required. Sign-up and pay for this event when you complete Convention registration.

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INTRODUCING BREWCO’S

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MEET THE SPONSORS

2017 NHLA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXHIBIT SHOWCASE SPONSORS *as of June 16, 2017 PRESENTING SPONSOR

WALNUT LEVEL

MATSON LUMBER CO.

Opening Session Keynote

MOSS LUMBER INDUSTRIES, INC.

ROSSI GROUP

NHLA Convention Registration Bag Insert Exhibit Showcase Lunch

ALDER LEVEL

CASCADE HARDWOOD LLC Welcome Reception

CHERRY LEVEL

ALLEGHENY WOOD PRODUCTS In-Room Amenity

ALLY GLOBAL LOGISTICS LLC NHLA Convention Website

BAILLIE LUMBER CO.

Exhibit Showcase Lunch

SII DRY KILNS

Opening Breakfast

TIOGA HARDWOODS Exhibit Showcase Lunch

TURNBULL LUMBER CO. Exhibit Showcase Lunch

Pocket Program

RED OAK LEVEL

COLE HARDWOOD, INC.

General Sponsorship

ITS Alumni Reception

PENNSYLVANIA & INDIANA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. Thursday Town Hall Keynote

THOMPSON APPALACHIAN HARDWOODS INC. Lanyards

UC COATINGS, LLC

Ice Cream in the Exhibit Showcase

USNR

Key Card

MAPLE LEVEL

ABENAKI TIMBER CORPORATION Exhibit Showcase Lunch

DOWNES & READER HARDWOOD CO., INC. NHLA Convention Registration Bag Insert

FRANK PAXTON LUMBER Exhibit Showcase Lunch 28

NORTHWEST HARDWOODS

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CONTINENTAL UNDERWRITERS INC. EPICOR SOFTWARE CORP. General Sponsorship

RORABAUGH LUMBER CO. General Sponsorship

THOMPSON HARDWOODS, INC. NHLA Convention Educational Seminar: Emerging Markets by AHEC

WESTON PREMIUM WOODS

NHLA Convention Educational Seminar: What's Your Uber by Tom Morrison

WHEELAND LUMBER CO., INC. General Sponsorship

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MAP OF THE EXHIBITORS

EXHIBITOR LISTING AS OF JUNE 16, 2017

411, 413 A.W. Stiles Contractors, Inc. 420 Aces, Division of Kuehne & Nagel Inc. 514 American Walnut Manufacturers Association 417 American Wood Technology, LLC 423 Autolog 109 BB&T Insurance Services Forest Products Practice 305 Blue Book Services, Inc. 313 Breeze Dried Inc. 301 Brewco, Inc. 106 Brewer Machine & Parts, LLC 214 Brunner-Hildebrand Lumber Dry Kiln Co. 329 Carbotech 133 Cascade Hardwood, LLC 402 Cleereman Industries, Inc. 306 Continental Underwriters, Inc. 414 Cooper Machine Co., Inc. 426 Corley Manufacturing Co. 419 DMSi 207 Dri-Stixx Ventures, LLC 408 Dunavant Global Logistics Group 101, 200 eLIMBS 205 Epicor Software Corporation 410 Euler Hermes North America 432 Fordaq SA 227, 326 Forestry Systems 208 Froedge Machine & Supply Co. 103 Fromm Packaging Systems 201, 203 Goodfellow, Inc. 111 Jim C. Hammer Company 104 HASKO, Inc. 500 Hardwood Federation 502 Hardwood Forest Foundation 228 Hardwood Market Report 209 HDE 123 Hurst Boiler and Welding Co., Inc. 328 Industrial Appraisal 311 Interglobo Morra N. A., Inc. 121 ISK Biocides, Inc. 400 Kamps Hardwoods, Inc.

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302 King City/Northway Forwarding 226 Laufer Group International 303 Lico Machinery, Inc. 422 LiTS, LLC 206 Lonza Wood Protection 212 McDonough Manufacturing Co. 404 Messersmith Manufacturing, Inc. 115 MICROTEC Innovating Wood 127 Milltech Inventory Mgm Solutions 406 Missouri Walnut, LLC 116, 118 NHLA 506, 508 NHLA Inspection Services Team 409 Naro Trucking 300 National Hardwood Magazine, Inc. 512 National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) 107 Newman Machine Co., Inc. 401 Northland Corporation 327 Nyle Systems 304 Pennsylvania Indiana Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Co. 202 PHL/BID Group 407 Paw-Taw-John Services, Inc. 108 Pike Lumber Co., Inc. 105 Qingdao Huatongyuan International Trading Co., Ltd. 220, 222 Sii Dry Kilns 315 Simply Computing International, Inc. 204 Southern Misssissippi Trading LLC 113 System TM A/S 321, 323 T S Manufacturing Company 122 TJT Consulting 100 TMX Shipping 210 TradeTec Computer Systems Ltd. 126 TRN USA Forest LLC 307 Uâ&#x20AC;¢C Coatings Corporation 209, 308 USNR 429 Vacutherm, Inc. 309 VisionTally 112 West Virginia Hardwood Alliance Zone 405 Wood-Mizer, LLC

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Presenting Sponsors TJT CONSULTING Booth 122

NHLA INSPECTION SERVICES Booths 506, 508

NHLA Booths 116, 118

ICE CREAM BY Uâ&#x20AC;¢C COATINGS Booth 307

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EXHIBITOR LISTING

MEET OUR EXHIBITORS * as of June 16, 2017

A.W. STILES CONTRACTOR

BOOTH 411, 413 286 Bass Lane McMinnville, TN 37110 931-668-8768 ph 931-668-7327 fx kilnworkers@blomand.net www.awstilescontractors.com

ACES DIVISION OF KUEHNE & NAGEL, INC.

BOOTH 420 302 Weymouth Street Rockland, MA 02370 781-763-0500 ph 781-930-5645 fx Andrew.Bourget@Kuehne-Nagel.com www.kuehne-nagel.com

AMERICAN WALNUT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION BOOTH 514

505 East State Street Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone: 573-635-7877 ph Fax: 573-636-2591 fx brian@walnutassociation.org www.walnutassociation.org

AMERICAN WOOD TECHNOLOGY, LLC BOOTH 417

2133 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd Suite 12-339 Suwanee, GA 30024 404-520-0239 ph Claus@staalner.com americanwoodtechnology.com

AUTOLOG BOOTH 423

1240 Michele-Bohec Blainville J7C 5S4 QC Canada 450-434-8389 ph gabriel.payant@autolog.com www.autolog.com

BB&T INSURANCE SERVICES FOREST PRODUCTS PRACTICE

BRUNNER-HILDEBRAND LUMBER DRY KILN, CO.

P.O. Box 7266 Greenville, NC 27835 252-752-2034 ph 252-752-1266 fx arlittle@bbandt.com insurance.bbt.com

P.O. Box 210289 Nashville, TN 37221 615-469-0745 ph 770-716-0302 fx jos.aandestegge@brunner-hildebrand.com www.brunner-hildebrand.com

BOOTH 109

BLUE BOOK SERVICES, INC. BOOTH 305

845 E. Geneva Street Carol Stream, IL 60188 630-668-3500 ph 630-668-0303 fx info@bluebookservices.com www.lumberbluebook.com

BREEZE DRIED, INC. BOOTH 313

1300 Jackson Sideroad RR #2 Tillsonburg, ON N4G 4G7 Canada 519-842-8234 ph 519-842-9467 fx mpenner@breezedried.com www.breezedried.com

BREWCO, INC.

BOOTH 301 P.O. Box 150 Central City, KY 42330 270-754-5847 ph 270-754-9249 fx brewcoinc@brewco.com www.brewcoinc.com

BREWER MACHINE & PARTS, LLC BOOTH 106

BOOTH 214

CARBOTECH

BOOTH 329 2250 Saint-Jean Plessisville, QC 819-362-6317 ph 819-362-6166 fx r.houde@carbotech.ca www.carbotech.ca

CASCADE HARDWOOD LLC BOOTH 133 P.O. Box 269 Chehalis, WA 98532 360-345-1300 ph 360-767-0660 fx info@chgsales.com www.cascadehardwood.com

CLEEREMAN INDUSTRIES, INC. BOOTH 402 5500 Pine Street Newald, WI 54511 715-674-2700 ph 715-674-7002 fx info@cleerman.com www.cleereman.com

CONTINENTAL UNDERWRITERS INC. BOOTH 306

4901 Dickens Road, Suite 110 Richmond, VA 23230 504 Front Street 804-643-7800 ph Central City, KY 42330 804-643-5800 fx 270-754-5341 ph dale@contund.com jhuff@brewermach.com www.contund.com www.brewermach.com

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COOPER MACHINE CO., INC. BOOTH 414

P.O. Box 550 50 W. Smith Street Wadley, GA 30477 478-252-5885 ph 478-252-1866 fx frcooper@coopermachine.com www.coopermachine.com

EPICOR SOFTWARE CORPORATION BOOTH 205

4120 Dublin Bl. #300 Dublin, CA 94568 408-813-2025 ph rcorona@epicor.com www.epicor.com

CORLEY MANUFACTURING CO.

EULER HERMES NORTH AMERICA

DMSi

FORDAQ SA

BOOTH 410 BOOTH 426 800 Red Brook Blvd. P.O. Box 471 Owings Mills, MD 21117 Chattanooga, TN 37401 410-753-0786 ph 423-698-0284 ph 410-753-0944 fx 423-622-3258 fx sales@corleymfg.com mark.buscemi@eulerhermes.com www.eulerhermes.us www.corleymfg.com BOOTH 419 17002 Marcy St. Omaha, NE 68118 402-330-6620 ph 402-330-6737 fx dmsi@dmsi.com www.dmsi.com

DRI-STIXX VENTURES, LLC BOOTH 207

2729 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark, MO 64059 417-529-6655 ph jtipton@dri-stixx.com www.dri-stixx.com

DUNAVANT GLOBAL LOGISTICS GROUP

BOOTH 408 959 Ridgeway Loop Road Suite 205 Memphis, TN 38120 901-369-1500 ph 901-370-5430 fx www.dunavant.com

eLIMBS

BOOTH 101, 200

BOOTH 432

475 Rue Charles-Peguy est La Prairie, PQ J5R3G2 Canada 322-533-0480 ph 322-533-0688 fx info@fordaq.com www.fordaq.com

FORESTRY SYSTEMS, INC.

BOOTH 227, 326 4105 Oak Ridge Road Summerfield, NC 27358 336-643-9663 ph 336-643-9345 fx fosysi@forestrysystems.com www.forestrysystems.com

FROEDGE MACHINE & SUPPLY CO. BOOTH 208 317 Radio Station Rd Tompkinsville, KY 42167 270-487-5891 ph 270-487-9479 fx info@froedge.com www.froedge.com

Daveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gone through a lot of shoes traveling to a lot of countries, meeting the needs of Cole hardwood across the globe. No matter where you are, Cole means quality, fair price and on-time delivery. Right, Dave? Dave? Where did he go now?

FROMM PACKAGING SYSTEMS BOOTH 103

2730 Washington Blvd. 85 Fulton Street, Suite 4 Belpre, OH 45714 Boonton, NJ 07005 740-401-0720 ph 973-334-5777 ph 866-739-0336 fx 973-334-2111 fx acoyner@gmail.com Rachel.Tamulevich@airpadusa.com www.elimbs.com www.frommstrappingsystems.com

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Dave Bramlage, Sales Manager, size 11

Call 800-536-3151 for a quote, or visit www.colehardwood.com.

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EXHIBITOR LISTING

GOODFELLOW, INC.

HDE

KING CITY/NORTHWAY FORWARDING

475 N. Dorset Road Troy, OH 45373 937-558-5631 ph goodfellowinc@woh.rr.com www.goodfellowinc.com

14345 N.C. Morris Court Portland, Oregon 97230 800-227-2105 ph sales@lignomat.com www.lignomatusa.com

4403 Saint Paul Devence Floyds Knobs, IN 47119 855-682-1637 ph mhilburn@kingcityusa.com www.kingcityusa.com

JIM C. HAMER COMPANY

HURST BOILER AND WELDING CO., INC.

LAUFER GROUP INTERNATIONAL

P.O. Box 530 Coolidge, GA 31738 229-346-3545 ph info@hurstboiler.com www.hurstboiler.com

7007 NE Parvin Rd. Kansas City, MO 64117 314-456-7897 ph dmeresak@laufer.com www.laufer.com

INDUSTRIAL APPRAISAL

LICO MACHINERY, INC.

BOOTH 201, 203

BOOTH 111 901 12th Street Kenova, WV 25530 304-453-6381 ph 304-453-6587 fx sales@jimchamer.com www.jimchamer.com

HASKO, INC. BOOTH 104

114 Industrial Park Drive Soddy Daisy, TN 37379 423-648-5200 ph spugh@haskomachines.com www.haskomachines.com

BOOTH 123

BOOTH 328

BOOTH 302

BOOTH 226

BOOTH 303

603 Stanwix Street, Suite 1500 9550 10th Avenue, Parc Industriel Pittsburgh, PA 15222 St-Georges Beauce PQ G5Y 8J8 Canada 412-208-1730 ph 418-228-3882 ph jpfeffer@indappr.com 418-228-7374 fx www.indappr.com vincentg@licoinc.net www.licoinc.net

INTERGLOBO MORRA N. A., INC.

LiTS, LLC

1101 K Street, NW, Suite 700 Washington DC 20005 202-463-2705 ph 202-463-4702 fx dana.cole@hardwoodfederation.com www.hardwoodfederation.com

#2 Colony Road Jersey City, NJ 07305 201-526-6400 ph nzerbone@interglobo.com www.interglobo.com

88 Jasper Road Piketon, OH 45661 740-443-4364 ph sclemmons@taylorlumber.com www.litsystem.com

HARDWOOD FOREST FOUNDATION

ISK BIOCIDES, INC.

BOOTH 121 416 East Brooks Road Memphis, TN 38109 800-248-7961 ph 901-344-5387 fx johnsonl@iskbiocides.com www.woodguard.com

LONZA WOOD PROTECTION

HARDWOOD FEDERATION BOOTH 500

BOOTH 502

6830 Raleigh LaGrange Road Memphis, TN 38134 901-507-0312 ph 901-382-6419 fx c.oldham@hardwoodforest.org www.hardwoodforest.org

HARDWOOD MARKET REPORT BOOTH 228

780 Ridge Lake Blvd., Suite 102 Memphis TN 38120 901-767-9126 ph judd@hmr.com www.hmr.com

BOOTH 209

BOOTH 311

KAMPS HARDWOODS, INC. BOOTH 400 6925 Dutton Industrial Park Dr. Caledonia, MI 49316 616-554-9339 ph 616-554-9779 fx Tyler@kampshardwoods.com www.kampshardwoods.com

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BOOTH 422

BOOTH 206

360 Interstate North Parkway Suite 450 Atlanta, GA 30339 678-627-2498 ph suzan.bolton@lonza.com www.lonzawoodprotection.com

MCDONOUGH MANUFACTURING, CO. BOOTH 212 P.O. Box 510 Eau Claire, WI 54702 715-834-7755 ph 715-834-3968 fx mcdonough@mcdonough-mfg.com www.mcdonough-mfg.com

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EXHIBITOR LISTING

MESSERSMITH MANUFACTURING, INC. BOOTH 404

NEWMAN MACHINE CO., INC. BOOTH 107

2612 F Road Bark River , MI 49807 906-466-9010 ph sales@burnchips.com www.burnchips.com

2949 Lees Chapel Road Browns Summit, NC 27214 336-273-8261 x217 ph www.newmanwhitney.com mharris@newmanwhitney.com

MICROTEC INNOVATING WOOD

NHLA INSPECTION SERVICES TEAM

BOOTH 115

Julius-Durst-Str. 98 Brixen, Italy +39 0472 273 611 ph info@microtec.eu www.microtec.eu

MILLTECH INVENTORY MGM SOLUTIONS BOOTH 127

202 - 19232 Enterprise Way Surrey V3S 6J9 BC Canada 604-294-8703 ph tneal@milltechims.com www.milltechims.com

MISSOURI WALNUT, LLC

BOOTH 406 11417 Oak Road Neosho, MO 64850 417-455-0972 ph 417-455-0255 fx lumber@missouriwalnut.com www.mo-walnut.com

NARO TRUCKING BOOTH 409

276 Drinker Turn Pike Covington Township, PA 18424 570-842-9273 ph 570-842-4065 fx tnaro@narotrucking.com www.narotrucking.com

BOOTH 506, 508 P.O. Box 34518 Memphis, TN 38184 6419 901-377-1818 ph 901-382-6419 fx d.spessert@nhla.com www.nhla.com

NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE BOOTH 300 P.O. Box 34908 Memphis, TN 38184 0908 901-372-8280 ph 901-373-6180 fx greenbook@millerwoodtradepub.com www.millerwoodtradepub.com

NATIONAL WOOD FLOORING ASSOCIATION, NWFA BOOTH 512 111 Chesterfield Industrial Blvd. Chesterfield, MO 63005 636-519-9663 ph 636-519-9664 fx www.nwfa.org

NORTHLAND CORPORATION BOOTH 401 P. O. Box 265 LaGrange, KY 40031 502-222-2536 ph 502-222-5355 fx tagirardi@gmail.com www.northlandcorp.com

NYLE SYSTEMS BOOTH 327

NATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER ASSOCIATION BOOTH 116, 118

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12 Stevens Rd Brewer, ME 04412 207-299-5841 ph 207-989-1101 fx jhoward@nyle.com www.nyle.com

PENNSYLVANIA & INDIANA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANIES

BOOTH 304 One Commerce Square 2005 Market St. Suite 1200 Philadelphia, PA 19103 800-752-1895 ph 215-625-9097 fx info@plmins.com www.plmilm.com

PHL/BID GROUP

BOOTH 202 10, Avenue Goulet St-Ephrem, PQ G5Y 8G4 Canada 418-484-2800 ph 418-484-5767 fx sales@comact.com www.comact.com

PAW-TAW-JOHN SERVICES, INC. BOOTH 407

18125 N. Ramsey Road Rathdrum, ID 83858 208-687-1478 ph steve@pawtaw.com www.pawtaw.com

PIKE LUMBER CO., INC. BOOTH 108 719 Front St. Akron, IN 46910 574-893-4511 ph 574-893-7400 fx sales@pikelumber.com www.pikelumber.com

QINGDAO HUATONGYUAN INTERNATIONAL TRADING CO., LTD BOOTH 105

The Second Industrial Park, Fuan Distric Jiaozhou City, Qingdao, 266300 China 86 532 866 28758 ph lingzhi868@126.com www.guanglinwood.com

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EXHIBITOR LISTING Sii DRY KILNS

BOOTH 220, 222 P.O. Drawer I Lexington, NC 27292 336-357-7146 ph 336-357-2267 fx kilninfo@siidrykilns.com www.siidrykilns.com

SIMPLY COMPUTING INTERNATIONAL, INC.

BOOTH 315 P.O. Box 149 Saco, ME 04072 207-415-4231 ph info@simplycomputing.com www.simplycomputing.com

SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI TRADING, LLC

BOOTH 204

P.O. Drawer 391 Waynesboro, MS 39367 601-671-3236 ph sue.fallin@southernmisstrading.com www.smtmiss.com

SYSTEM TM A/S BOOTH 113

Skovdalsvej 35 Odder 8300 Denmark +45 8654 3355 ph tm@systemtm.com www.systemtm.com

T S MANUFACTURING COMPANY BOOTH 321, 323 2 Fleetwood Road Lindsay, ON K9V 6H4 Canada 705-324-3762 ph 705-324-6482 fx sales@tsman.com www.tsman.com

TJT CONSULTING

BOOTH 122 4001 Legion Drive Hamburg, NY 14075 716-649-4460 ph info@tjt4001.com www.tjtconsulting4001.com

TMX SHIPPING

BOOTH 100 P.O. Box 747 Morehead City, NC 28557 252-726-1111 ph 252-726-9097 fx cstruyk@tmxship.com www.tmxship.com

VACUTHERM, INC. BOOTH 429

2535 Airport Road Warren, VT 05674 802-496-4241 ph 802-496-9176 fx sales@vacutherm.com www.vacutherm.com

TRADETEC COMPUTER SYSTEMS LTD.

VISIONTALLY

1010 Herring Gull Way Parksville, BC V9P 1R2 Canada 800-278-1098 ph 250-954-0416 fx sales@tradetec.com www.tradetec.com

36 Morris Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 610-304-1732 ph waltmcilvain@industrialvision.com www.visiontally.com

TRN USA FOREST LLLC

BOOTH 112

BOOTH 210

BOOTH 126 72 Weidong Rd., Taigongling Village Dalingshan Town Dongguan City, 523820 China 86-769-892-08188 ph 86-769-892-08199 fx Tiarun@china.com www.tianrunlumber.com

Uâ&#x20AC;¢C COATINGS, LLC BOOTH 307 P.O. Box 1066 Buffalo, NY 14215 716-833-9366 ph 716-833-0120 fx nhla@uccoatings.com www.uccoatings.com

BOOTH 309

WEST VIRGINIA HARDWOOD ALLIANCE ZONE 10 Eleventh Street Elkins, WV 26241 304-329-2299 ph 304-329-6215 fx robertabaylor@hotmail.com www.westvirginiahaz.com

WOOD-MIZER, LLC

BOOTH 405 8180 West 10th Street Indianapolis, IN 46214 2430 800-553-0182 ph 317-273-1011 fx infocenter@woodmizer.com www.woodmizer.com

USNR

BOOTH 209, 308 P.O. Box 310 Woodland, WA 98674 360-225-8267 ph 360-225-8017 fx info@usnr.com www.usnr.com

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EDUCATIONAL CALENDAR

EDUCATION & TRAINING JULY

JULY

10-14

17-20

Flex-Day Lumber Grading Short Course

4-Day Lumber Grading Short Course

Weiland & Sons Lumber Co. Winthrop, IA

Jonathan Creek Volunteer Fire Department Waynesville, NC

Instructor: Benji Richards, NHLA National Inspector

JULY

AUGUST

17-21

23-25

28-31

5-Day Lumber Grading Short Course

3-Day Lumber Grading Short Course

4-Day Lumber Grading Short Course

Emerging Technology Center Franklin, PA

Hardwood Industries, Inc. Sherwood, OR

Carver Hardwoods Waconia, MN

Instructor: Barry Kibbey,

NHLA National Inspector

Instructor: Jack English,

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Instructor: Tom Byers,

NHLA National Inspector

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EDUCATION IS KEY TO YOUR COMPANY’S SUCCESS Register Online Today! At www.nhla.com "Graduated in the 134th class. Was a great learning experience. Such a fantastic school and the instructors were the best ever. I would advise anyone who has the opportunity to go, not to pass it up." — Kimberly Campbell, Inspector Training School 134th Class

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

30-Nov 17

11-15

18-22

Inspector Training School Program 184th Class

5-Day Lumber Grading Short Course

Kamps Hardwoods Caledonia, MI

Wood-Mizer Products, Inc. Indianapolis, IN

Instructor: Barry Kibbey,

NHLA Headquarters Memphis, TN

Instructor: Rich Hascher, NHLA ITS Instructor

OCTOBER

16-19

30-Nov 18

4-Day Lumber Grading Short Course

Inspector Training School Progressive Program Block 3

West Virginia Wood Technology Center Elkins, WV

NHLA Headquarters Memphis, TN

Instructor: Barry Kibbey,

Instructor: Rich Hascher,

NHLA National Inspector

NHLA ITS Instructor

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P R E S E N T E D B Y T J T C O N S U LT I N G

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Yes

Sponsor?

Yes

Member Member Spouse Non-Member Non-Member Spouse

Registration Fees

Book by Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Date

Signature

ITS Alumni

Amount Paid

Registration Fee

$65 US per person

$75 US per person

Discover American Express

MasterCard

Security Code

VISA

Exp. Date

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE

$50 US per person

Golf $200 US per person

Mansion Tour Thurs., Oct. 26

Full refund if cancelled prior to September 22, 2017. Cancellations after September 22, 2017 and before October 6, 2017, will be refunded 50 percent. No refunds will be made for cancellations made after October 6, 2017. All refund requests must be made to Trisha Clariana at t.clariana@nhla.com.

Make check payable, in U.S. funds only, to “NHLA.” Checks from U.S. or Canadian banks are accepted. Contributions or gifts to National Hardwood Lumber Association are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. However, they may be tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses.

Credit Card Number

Name on Credit Card

Subtotal

Email Address

Golf Club Rental

HFF Golf Tournament Wed., Oct. 25 8 am tee time

Grand Finale Dinner Fri., Oct. 27

Friday Oct. 27

$300 US per person

Thursday Oct. 26

Check Only One

One-Day Pass

Anyone not paying full convention registration may attend the Welcome Reception and the Thursday Night Reception at a cost of $40 each US per person and the Grand Finale Dinner at a cost of $150 US per person.

Yes

RETURN THIS COMPLETED FORM ALONG WITH YOUR PAYMENT TO: Credit card payments NHLA | PO Box 34518 | Memphis, TN 38184-0518 | Fax 901-382-6419 All other payments NHLA | PO Box 1000 #886 | Memphis, TN 38148-0886 Questions regarding registration should be directed to Trisha Clariana at 901-399-7552 or t.clariana@nhla.com.

Cancellation Policy

Payment Information

First Name / Last Name

$675 US $525 US $875 US $725 US

(Oct 25)

$625 US $475 US $825 US $675 US

On-Site

Standard (June 24–Oct 24)

Is your company an NHLA member?

Country

Omni Nashville | 250 Fifth Avenue South | Nashville, Tennessee 37203 | 615-782-5300 | single occupancy: $235 + taxes /double occupancy: $255 + taxes

Questions regarding complimentary registration should be directed to Trisha Clariana at 901-399-7552 or t.clariana@nhla.com

Complimentary registration does not include tickets to Grand Finale Dinner or Hardwood Forest Foundation Golf.

Are you an exhibitor?

Fax

Phone

Website URL/Social Media Handle

ZIP/Postal Code

State/Province

City Email

Address

Company Name

Registrant List – List name as it should appear on name badge. Copy this form for additional attendees. All attendees must wear a current 2017 Convention name badge to attend all convention functions.

Hotel Information

Required Information

Company Address

Visit www.nhlaconvention.com to register to attend the 2017 NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase or send this completed form to the address listed below or fax to 901-382-6419.

2017 NHLA CONVENTION (OCTOBER 25–27) REGISTRATION FORM

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