July 2021 Hardwood Matters

TH E VOIC E O F THE HARDWOOD IN DUSTRY

H A R D W O O D M AT T E R S July 2021

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September 22-24, 2021 West Palm Beach, Florida

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CONTENTS July 2021 • Issue 224

WHAT'S INSIDE feature 10 Wednesday Schedule of Events 10 Daily Schedule

10 Special Event: Welcome Reception

12 Special Events: North American Forest Foundation Annual Golf Tournament and First Annual ITSEF 50/50 Fundraising Event

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14 Thursday Schedule of Events 14 Daily Schedule

15 Opening Session: Keynote Speaker Steve Robinson

16 Educational Seminars

20 Special Events: Exhibitor Appreciation Reception, NHLA Inspector Training School Alumni Reception and "Ale Trail" Reception (Cheers to Craft Beer)

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22 Friday Schedule of Events 22 Daily Schedule

23 General Session: Keynote Speaker Dan North 24 Educational Seminars 28 Special Event: Grand Finale Party - Havana Nights

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President's Message 2021 NHLA Convention Sponsors Registration Information Member Spotlight: EZLOG Company, Inc. Exhibit Showcase Information 2021 NHLA Convention Exhibitors 2021 NHLA Convention Exhibit Hall Map Educational Calendar Convention Registration Form

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H A R D W O O D M AT T E R S T H E VO I C E O F T H E H A R DWO O D I N D U ST RY National Hardwood Lumber Association PO Box 34518 • Memphis, TN 38184-0518 901-377-1818 • 901-382-6419 (fax) info@nhla.com • www.nhla.com

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.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

MISSION LEADERS

Jeff Wirkkala Hardwood Industries, Inc. President

Bucky Pescaglia Missouri-Pacific Lumber Co., Inc. Unique Services

Jon Syre Cascade Hardwood, LLC Vice President

Ray White Harold White Lumber Inc. Rules

Darwin Murray McClain Forest Products Past President 2018-2020

Joe Pryor Oaks Unlimited Industry Advocacy & Promotion

NHLA STAFF Amanda Boutwell Marketing and Communications Manager Desirée Freeman Controller

For advertising, exhibit and sponsorship inquiries: Contact John Hester, Director of Membership and Business Development at j.hester@nhla.com or 901-399-7558.

Vicky Simms, Membership Development Manager at v.simms@nhla.com or 901-399-7557.

For convention registration inquiries: Desiree Freeman, Controller at registration@nhla.com or 901-399-7566.

For general convention inquiries: Contact Renee Hornsby, Director of Communication at r.hornsby@nhla.com or 901-399-7560.

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Stephanie VanDystadt DV Hardwoods, Inc. Membership & Networking

Julia Ganey Member Relations Manager

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

John Hester Director of Membership and Business Development

Burt Craig Matson Lumber Company Membership

Renee Hornsby Director of Marketing/ Communications

Rob Cabral Upper Canada Forest Products, Ltd. Promotion & Advocacy

Jens Lodholm Data Administration Specialist Carol McElya Inspector Training School Administrator Roman Matyushchenko ITS Instructor and Associate Dean of Education Vicky Quiñones Simms Membership Development Manager Melissa Ellis Smith Graphic Designer Dana Spessert Chief Inspector

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Rich Solano Pike Lumber Company, Inc. Structure

Dennis Mann Baillie Lumber Co. Convention Scott Cummings Cummings Lumber Company, Inc. Inspection Services Bruce Horner Abenaki Timber Corp.

ITS/Continuing Education George Swaner Swaner Hardwood Communications & Marketing Joe Snyder Fitzpatrick & Weller, Inc. Rules

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

WELCOME TO WEST PALM BEACH!

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eptember 22-24, NHLA will host our Annual Convention & Exhibition Showcase in West Palm Beach, Florida. This convention will be like no other convention we have ever held. The Exhibition facilities are the largest and most convenient we have ever provided. There will be more exhibitors than ever, and with your participation, the convention could be the largest gathering we have ever had.

NHLA is proud to announce the Rossi Group as the 2021 Premier Sponsor. A special thank you goes out to Ted Rossi and his team for their continued support of the Association and the Annual Convention.

Our industry is enjoying the best business climate in our lifetimes.

We have never seen a market when average industry market prices have risen north of 50% in less than a year. Come and celebrate our mutual success at the 2021 NHLA Annual Convention.

In good markets, there are great opportunities for you and your businesses. There is no greater opportunity for Networking in our industry than what will happen at West Palm Beach. Where else can you interact with so many Hardwood Industry leaders and experts in such a short period of time for so little cost? Additionally, NHLA is focused on providing values that will help make you and your businesses better. You will find this philosophy in the theme that runs through the entire event. The educational sessions are all tailored to helping you improve your performance regardless of your position in your company.

We have an outstanding slate of speakers. Our keynote speaker at the Opening Session on September 23rd at 8 am is Steve Robinson, Former Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer of Chickfil-A. He will share the story of Chick-fil-A’s evolution into one of the world’s most beloved, game-changing, and profitable brands. From the creation of the “Eat Mor Chikin” campaign and the decision to stay closed on Sundays to the creation of the company’s corporate purpose, Robinson provides a front-row seat to the innovative marketing, brand strategies, and advertising that created a culture that customers describe as, “where good meets gracious.” Thank you to Northwest Hardwoods for sponsoring Steve Robinson.

Our second keynote speaker is Dan North, Chief Economist for North America at Euler Hermes. He will speak on September 24th

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at 8:30 am during the General Session. Dan’s list of credentials is long and of distinction. He has a unique way to communicate the state of our economy, key factors driving it and relate what the future may hold in a manner that all of us will be able to easily comprehend. We know this economy will not stay in this heated state forever. Dan will give you insights to prepare for the inevitable decline that will happen. Thank you to Pennsylvania Lumberman’s Mutual for sponsoring Dan North.

After holding our spring Board of Director’s Meeting at the same location in late April, I cannot wait to get back to the “West Palm Beaches.” The State of Florida has been out front of our Nation, working hard to safely open business and build back their economy. You will find a refreshing atmosphere amongst businesses, employees, and the people of Florida. They are glad and excited for NHLA to be in their fine city.

At the end of May, Palm County, Florida, lifted its mask mandate.

This means we will have a mask-free convention! Wahoo! However, I encourage you to get vaccinated and attend the convention for the health of all attendees. The convention presents the opportunity for one of your best investments of the year.

In closing, let me give you a takeaway to think about. The majority of us work to support ourselves and our families. What determines what we receive for our work? Most of us and our employees want more but do not know what will cause a better result. The following quote is pretty much the story of my life and the success of my family. “Worry about what you give instead of what you get, and you will get more than enough.” What you give and the result from what you give is the key to increased success, whatever success is to you. You will be blessed by the value of what you give to your company, customers, vendors, family, employees, or someone in need.

Best wishes for your continued health and success. May God bless you, your families, and your business in 2021.

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ADVERTISER INDEX 29

A.W. Stiles Contractors, Inc.

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Abenaki Timber Corp.

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American Wood Technology

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Baillie Lumber Co.

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BPM Lumber, LLC

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Breeze Dried, Inc.

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Cascade Hardwood, LLC

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Cole Hardwood, Inc.

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Continental Underwriters, Inc.

IBC DMSi 27

Forestry Systems, Inc.

37 JoeScan 7

King City/Northway Forwarding, LTD

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Kuehne + Nagel

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Matson Lumber Company

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Northwest Hardwoods

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Nyle Dry Kilns

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Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company

IFC Pike Lumber Company, Inc. 33

Ressourcres Lumber, Inc.

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SII Dry Kilns

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TS Manufacturing Co.

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TMX Shipping Co.

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Tioga Hardwoods, Inc.

BC Tropical Forest Products 25

U•C Coatings, LLC

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MEET THE SPONSORS

Thank You 2021 NHLA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXHIBIT SHOWCASE SPONSORS

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PREMIER SPONSOR

ALDER LEVEL Cascade Hardwood, LLC WALNUT LEVEL Northwest Hardwoods Nyle Dry Kilns TS Manufacturing CHERRY LEVEL Baillie Lumber, Co. BPM Lumber LLC Breeze Dried, Inc. Cole Hardwood, Inc. Continental Underwriters, Inc. DMSi Software King City Northway Forwarding Ltd. Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance, Co. TMX Shipping, Co. U-C Coatings LLC UCS Forest Group USNR 6

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WHITE OAK LEVEL Tropical Forest Products BIRCH LEVEL Ressources Lumber, Inc. MAPLE LEVEL Abenaki Timber Corp.

Classic American Hardwoods Forestry Systems, Inc. JoeScan Matson Lumber Co. SII Dry Kilns Tioga Hardwoods, Inc.

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RED OAK LEVEL A. W. Stiles Contractors Inc. Alan McIlvain Co. Atlanta Hardwood Corp.

Cummings Lumber Co., Inc. Frank Miller Lumber Co., Inc. Hardwood Industries, Inc. Kuehne + Nagel, Inc. McClain Forest Products, LLC MOPAC Lumber Company Paw Taw John Services, Inc. Pike Lumber Company, Inc. Swaner Hardwood TRN USA Forest LLC Taylor Group Wheeland Lumber Co., Inc.

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

REGISTRATION Complete registration at nhla.com or complete the registration form included in this magazine.

Registration Fees

Standard On-Site

(July 1 – Sept. 21) Sept. 22 Member $625 $675 Member Spouse $475 $525 Non-Member

$825 $875 Non-Member Spouse $675 $725 One-Day Pass $350 $350 *(Thursday Only)

*Does not include admission to the Welcome Reception.

NAME BADGES

Bring a Guest:

Bring a non-registered guest to the Wednesday or Thursday night receptions for $45 each. Wristbands can be purchased in advance or on-site. Name tags will not be issued.

Bring a non-registered guest to the Friday Night Party for $150. Tickets for the gala must be purchased in advance only.

No on-site tickets allowed.

NEW THIS YEAR! A CONVENTION CENTER For the first time ever, the NHLA Annual Convention will be held in a Convention Center – the Palm Beach County Convention Center. The PBCCC is connected to the Hilton West Palm Beach. All events will take place at the PBCCC, unless noted otherwise on the schedule.

A 2021 NHLA Convention name badge is required for admittance to ANY and ALL functions.

HOTEL I NFORMATION West Palm Beach Marriott

(across the street from the Convention Center) 1001 Okeechobee Blvd West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-833-1234 NHLA Room Rate $161 ++

Room Block closes August 30, 2021

SOLD OUT Hilton West Palm Beach (connected to the Convention Center) 600 Okeechobee Blvd West Palm Beach, FL 33401

West Palm Beach Marriott Also in the heart of downtown, the West Palm Beach Marriott welcomes you with superb service and inspired hotel amenities.

It is right across the street from the Palm Beach Convention Center and close to the Kravis Center and the airport.

BEWARE of Unofficial Housing Agencies!

NHLA does NOT use an outside housing authority. Be aware of unaffiliated companies who may contact you and appear to offer rooms at a lower rate. They are illegitimate companies and not affiliated with the hotels or NHLA. Book your hotel room directly through the NHLA website link or calling the hotel directly.

To Book your hotel room, visit the Hotel & Travel section of the NHLA Convention page – www.nhla.com/travel or call the hotels directly.

Perfectly Located

Experience the best of West Palm Beach when you stay at the Hilton West Palm Beach or West Palm Beach Marriott.

Hilton West Palm Beach At the heart of downtown, the Hilton West Palm Beach hotel is directly connected to the Palm Beach Convention Center via covered walkway. It is next door to Rosemary Square for shopping and dining, and just two miles from the Palm Beach waterfront.

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WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

DAY 1 AGENDA {WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22} All events take place at the Palm Beach County Convention Center unless noted otherwise 7am

North American Forest Foundation Golf Tournament at Golf Club of Jupiter †

Noon–2pm

NHLA Registration Desk Open For Exhibitors Only! | North Lobby PBCCC

2pm–6pm

Exhibitor Setup | Exhibit Hall A PBCCC

2pm–6pm

NHLA Registration Desk Open for all Attendees! | North Lobby PBCCC

6pm–7:30pm

NHLA Welcome Reception | Pool Deck at the Hilton West Palm Sponsored by Cascade Hardwoods LLC (Name tag or wrist band is required)

7:30pm–10pm

NHLA Board of Manager’s Dinnerº | Hilton West Palm Coral Ballroom Sponsored by TMX Shipping, Co.

* Members Only º By Invitation Only

† Pre-registration Required Schedule subject to change.

Special Event WELCOME RECEPTION Wednesday, September 22 at 6pm Pool Deck at the Hilton West Palm Sponsored by Cascade Hardwood, LLC Kick off your 2021 NHLA Convention experience at a Warm Weather Welcome Reception sponsored by Cascade Hardwood.

Enjoy food and drinks as you meet, mix and mingle with your fellow industry peers by the pool at the Hilton West Palm Beach.

Admission to the Welcome Reception is included with your full convention registration. If you have a guest or friend that would like to attend this event, that’s no problem. You can purchase a ticket ($45pp) onsite at the registration desk.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

ANNUAL NORTH AMERICAN FOREST FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT Wednesday, September 22 7am Check-in and 8:30 Shotgun Start Golf Club of Jupiter The North American Forest Foundation will host its 2021 Annual Golf Tournament in conjunction with the NHLA Convention at the Golf Club of Jupiter. Nestled in the heart of Jupiter, the Golf Club of Jupiter is a beautifully designed 18-hole golf course enjoyed by golfers of all skill levels.

Please take part and help support the North American Forest Foundation.

For questions about the NAFF Golf Tournament, please contact Deonn DeFord at 714-239-2160.

To register for the golf tournament visit https://northamericanforestfoundation.org/ naff-golf-classic/ Player registration is $275 pp ($300 pp after Aug. 1, 2021).

Golf club rental is $75.

Course Information: Golf Club of Jupiter (a Greg Norman designed course) 1800 S Central Blvd. | Jupiter, Fl 33458 561-747-6262 | www.golfclubofjupiter.com

1ST ANNUAL INSPECTOR TRAINING SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION FUNDRAISING EVENT 50/50 DRAWING Friday, September 24 at the Grand Finale Dinner How would you like to take home $12,500?

The Inspector Training School Educational Foundation 1st Annual 50/50 Drawing can make that dream a reality. During the convention, ITSEF will be selling a total of 250 raffle tickets at $100 each. The proceeds will be split evenly between one lucky winner and the Foundation.

Buy a ticket and support the continued development and growth of the Inspector Training School and its graduates.

ITSEF Scholarship Winner, James Thomson, Class 191 Your donation at work!

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To purchase a ticket, stop by the ITSEF stand – Booth K6 or look for an ITSEF representative throughout the convention.

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What is ITSEF? The Inspector Training School Educational Foundation is an independent 501c3 non-profit organization founded in 2012.

The Foundation is made up of NHLA Inspector Training School alumni and friends committed to privately support the continued development and growth of the NHLA Inspector Training School and its graduates. To support its mission, ITSEF relies on the support of individuals, organizations, and corporations.

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THURSDAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

DAY 2 AGENDA {THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23} All events take place at the Palm Beach County Convention Center 7am – 3pm

NHLA Registration Desk Open!

7am–8am

Breakfast Buffet for All Convention Attendees | Ballroom Foyer Sponsored by SII Dry Kilns

8am–10am

Opening Session with Keynote Speaker Steve Robinson | Grand Ballroom Former SVP & Chief Marketing Officer of Chick-fil-A Sponsored by Northwest Hardwoods

10am–11:30am

ITSEF Board Meetingº | Meeting Room 1 F

10am – 4pm

Exhibit Showcase Open

10:30am-11:30am NHLA Bylaws Open Forum | Meeting Room 1 DE 10:30am-11:30am Educational Seminar: Domestic Hardwood Outlook Conversation,

A Panel Discussion | Meeting Room 2 BC 11:30am-1:00pm

Lunch Buffet for All Convention Attendees in the Exhibit Showcase

1pm–2pm

Educational Seminar: Uncovering the Innovation Hidden in Your Company with Bob Graham CEO Breakthrough Solutions | Meeting Room 2 E

2pm–3pm

NHLA Rules Change Open Forum | Meeting Room 1 DE Sponsored by TRN USA Forest LLC

3pm–4pm

Educational Seminar: New Markets for Hardwood with Dr. Henry Quesada, Professor and Extension Specialist Department of Sustainable Biomaterials Virginia Tech | Meeting Room 2 EF

4pm–5pm

Exhibitor Appreciation Reception | Exhibit Showcase Sponsored by JoeScan

4pm–5pm

NHLA Inspector Training School Alumni Reception | Meeting Room 1 JK Sponsored by Cole Hardwood, Inc.

5pm–6:30pm

"Ale Trail" Reception (Cheers to Craft Beer)† | Sky Room Patio at the PBCCC (Name tag or wrist band is required) Sponsored by Nyle Dry Kilns and TS Manufacturing, Co.

* Members Only º By Invitation Only

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

OPENING SESSION KEYNOTE SPEAKER Steve Robinson Thursday, September 23 at 8am Sponsored by Northwest Hardwoods

The 2021 NHLA Convention will kick-off with an incredible Opening Session featuring Former SVP & Chief Marketing Officer of Chick-fil-A, Steve Robinson - sponsored by Northwest Hardwoods.

Steve will take us back in time to showcase how the leadership team took Chick-fil-A from a fledgling, primarily mall-based brand to the global powerhouse it is today. Touching on the role principles, creativity, and culture play in building a brand with unmistakable advertising and a fanatic base of loyal customers, Robinson helps groups grappling with questions like, “How do I stand out in a crowded marketplace?” and “How do I attract and retain the right employees and customers?” Audiences leave Robinson’s talk with a better understanding of what it takes to build and maintain an iconic brand position in the global marketplace.

During his thirty-four-year tenure, Steve was integrally involved in the company’s steady then explosive growth from 184 stores and $100 million in annual sales in 1981 to more than 2,100 stores and more than $6.8 billion in annual sales in 2015.

After beginning his Chick-fil-A career as the director of marketing, Steve went on to serve as vice president of the department before becoming chief marketing officer – responsible for overseeing marketing, advertising, brand development, menu development, and hospitality strategies. As chief marketing officer, Robinson was both a witness and participant in the company's remarkable development into an indelible success. Now exclusively represented for lectures by Leading Authorities speakers bureau, he shares the story of Chick-fil-A's evolution into one of the world's most beloved, gamechanging, and profitable brands. From the creation of the “Eat Mor Chikin” campaign and the decision to stay closed on Sundays to the creation of the company's corporate purpose, Robinson provides a front-row seat to the innovative marketing, brand strategies, and advertising that created a culture that customers describe as "Where good meets gracious.”

Prior to joining Chick-fil-A, Steve was the director of marketing for Six Flags Over Georgia theme park in Atlanta, Georgia. This role was preceded by marketing positions at two other Six Flags properties and communications manager at Texas Instruments.

In addition to serving on Chick-fil-A’s board of directors (2016-2018), Steve serves on several boards for organizations and ministries, including FamilyLife, Fellowship of Christian Athletes of Atlanta, Links Players International, Atlanta Hall Management & College Football Hall of Fame, and the National Football Foundation.

He holds an associate degree in business administration from Faulkner State Junior College, a Bachelor of Science in marketing from Auburn University, and a master’s in advertising from Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. Steve and his wife, Dianne, have two children and four grandchildren.

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Educational Seminars & Speakers

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 10:30-11:30am | Meeting Room 2 BC

DOMESTIC HARDWOOD OUTLOOK CONVERSATION, A PANEL DISCUSSION A panel representing cabinet, flooring, moulding and millwork manufacturers will discuss the current market demand for hardwood lumber and the foreseeable trends in hardwood consumption by market. Industrials and other products will also be discussed.

1-2pm | Meeting Room 2 EF

UNCOVERING THE INNOVATION HIDDEN IN YOUR COMPANY with Bob Graham, CEO of Breakthrough Solutions

Successful companies are innovative companies. They find and solve increasingly difficult problems because their company culture supports them as they explore and attempt new solutions. Companies that find innovative solutions plant the seeds of innovation in their entire operation – from the floor to management and everywhere in between. In this interactive and engaging workshop, Bob Graham will show participants how to plant those seeds and how to harvest the fruits to create innovative solution to an existing problem.

Participants will discover: • Why innovation is hard for leaders • The Innovator’s Mindset • What discourages and defeats employees trying to be innovative • Three questions to ask to encourage innovation • How to support your most solution-minded employees • How to hire with an eye toward innovation Bob Graham is CEO of Breakthrough Solutions and a co-founder of the Renegade Success Network, which provides entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders with guidance and support to carve their own unique pathway to success. A former lecturer at Johns Hopkins University, Graham has worked with startups and established businesses on communication, leadership, marketing, operations and scaling. In addition to keynoting and speaking to groups ranging from McCormick & Co. to the National Institute of Health and the Project Management Institute, he also has written several books, including The 55 Soft Skills That Guide Employee and Organizational Success (2017) and The Renegade Way (2021).

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Educational Seminars & Speakers

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 2-3pm | Meeting Room 1 DE

NHLA RULES CHANGE OPEN FORUM with Chief Dana Spessert

Sponsored by TRN USA Forest LLC Every four years, the membership of NHLA evaluates the hardwood lumber grading rules. Proposed rules changes have been submitted to the NHLA Rules Committee and the committee has put forward possible Rules changes that will be voted on by the NHLA Membership. NHLA members have the ability to discuss and ask questions about these proposed changes in detail prior to voting during the Rules Open Forum. Dana Spessert, Chief Inspector, and Sam Glidden, Rules Committee Chairman will be available during this open meeting to answer any questions you may have.

Dana Spessert began working for NHLA as Chief Inspector in 2010 and has more than 30 years of industry experience. As Chief Inspector, he is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the NHLA grading rules by supervising the association’s National Inspectors. He also serves as Dean of the NHLA Inspector Training School.

Dana was born into the lumber industry, beginning his career working at his family-owned sawmill, and later graduated from the Inspector Training School in 1986. Dana worked independently as a Lumber Inspector for numerous companies, spent five years as a production supervisor and nine years as a Quality Control Manager before joining NHLA.

3-4pm | Meeting Room 2 EF

NEW MARKETS FOR HARDWOOD

with Dr. Henry Quesada, Professor and Extension Specialist Department of Sustainable Biomaterials Virginia Tech This seminar will provide insights and updates on alternative markets for hardwood products including structural, dimension, mass timber, access mats, and thermal modification markets. Markets for hardwood lumber in the US have been centered in non-structural applications such as flooring, furniture, tool handles, and moldings. Over the last 10 years alternative opportunities for hardwood products have emerged such as structural, mass timber, exterior cladding, access mats, and decking markets. However, there are supply chain, manufacturing, regulations, and marketing barriers that prevent hardwood species to gain or increase access to these markets. The seminar will focus on specific supply chain, manufacturing, and marketing strategies to overcome these barriers in order to gain access to these new alternative markets.

Henry Quesada has been with Virginia Tech since 2008. He focuses his work on supply chain, manufacturing, and markets aspects for renewable-based material industries such as the hardwood industry. Henry is a native of Costa Rica who enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.

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THURSDAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Special Events EXHIBITOR APPRECIATION RECEPTION Thursday, September 23 at 4pm | Exhibit Hall Sponsored by JoeScan Thank you! NHLA would like to invite all exhibitors to a networking reception on Thursday afternoon from 4-5pm. This is our chance to say thank you for supporting the NHLA and being a vital part of the hardwood industry. Exhibitors will also have a chance to pick their booth for the 2022 Convention in Cleveland, Ohio. Exhibitors ONLY!

NHLA INSPECTOR TRAINING SCHOOL ALUMNI RECEPTION Thursday, September 23 at 4pm | Meeting Room 1 JK Sponsored by Cole Hardwood, Inc. If you are a graduate of NHLA Inspector Training School, this reception is just for you! Join our alumni networking reception and enjoy free beer, wine, snacks, and good company as alumni gather together to reminisce and hear the latest news from the School.

"ALE TRAIL" RECEPTION (CHEERS TO CRAFT BEER) Thursday, September 23 at 5pm | Sky Room at the Convention Center Sponsored by Nyle Dry Kilns and TS Manufacturing, Co. Did you know there are more than 19 breweries in The Palm Beaches?

Check out some of their craft beers at Thursday’s “Ale Trail” reception.

We’ll be serving up a variety of craft beers, spirits, and delicious food.

Join us in saying Cheers to Craft Beer, South Florida-Style.

The Ale Trail reception will take place at the Palm County Convention Center’s Skyroom (outside patio, just steps from the Exhibit Showcase).

Admission to the Ale Trail Reception is included with full convention registration. If you have a guest or friend that would like to attend this event, that’s no problem. You can purchase a ticket onsite at the registration desk.

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FRIDAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

DAY 3 AGENDA {FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24} All events take place at the Palm Beach County Convention Center 6:45am–8:15am Canadian Hardwood Bureau Breakfast and Meeting | Meeting Room 2 D 7am–8:15am

Fellowship of Christian Lumbermen Breakfast | Meeting Room 2 A

7:30am–8:30am Breakfast Buffet for All Convention Attendees | Ballroom Foyer

Sponsored by Ressources Lumber, Inc. 8:30am–10am

General Session with Keynote Speaker Dan North | Grand Ballroom Chief Economist for North America for Euler Hermes Sponsored by Pennsylvania Lumbermen's Mutual Insurance Co.

10am – 4pm

Exhibit Showcase Open

10:30am-11:30am Educational Seminar: The New Normal? Hardwood Exports in a Changed World

with Mike Snow, Executive Director of AHEC | Meeting Room 2 BC

Sponsored by Kuehne + Nagel, Inc. 11:30am-1:00pm

Lunch Buffet for All Convention Attendees in the Exhibit Showcase

1pm–2pm

Educational Seminar: Check for Knots: How Knot to Be a Cybersecurity Victim with Scott Raba, Co-Founder and the Chief Technology Officer of MindSpout LLC | Meeting Room 2 BC

2pm–3pm

Educational Seminar: Real American Hardwood Promotion Update with Members of the Real American Hardwood Coalition | Meeting Room 2 EF

5pm–6:30pm

HAVANA NIGHTS Grand Finale Party - Drinks, Door Prizes, Dinner & Dancing† | Grand Ballroom

* Members Only º By Invitation Only

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

GENERAL SESSION KEYNOTE SPEAKER Dan North Friday, September 24 at 8:30am Sponsored by Pennsylvania Lumbermen's Mutual Insurance Co.

As one of the leading U.S. economists, Dan North has appeared on CNBC, Fox Business News, ABC News Now, France 24, and Bloomberg Radio and Television. He has been quoted by USA Today, Barron’s, Bloomberg Business Week, The Washington Post, Paris Le Monde, The Wall Street Journal, and New York Times. After having predicted the 2008/2009 recession and its implications accurately, Dan North was ranked 4th on Bloomberg’s list of the 65 top economic forecasters in 2010.

During this Keynote Presentation, Dan will provide insights on the current overall economy, discuss trends and provide analysis to help you keep your business growing during these unprecedented times.

Questions are welcome and time will be reserved for Q&A. Since 1996, Dan North has been with Euler Hermes, the world’s oldest and largest credit insurance company. As the company’s chief economist for North America, he uses macroeconomic and quantitative analyses to help manage Euler Hermes’ risk portfolio of more than $250 billion in annual trade transactions within the region.

Prior to joining the company, Dan worked for Citicorp, using similar analyses to create outperforming investment strategies. Dan North earned his MBA from the Wharton School of Business.

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Educational Seminars & Speakers

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 10:30-11:30am | Meeting Room 2 BC

THE NEW NORMAL? HARDWOOD EXPORTS IN A CHANGED WORLD with Mike Snow, Executive Director of AHEC Sponsored by Kuehne + Nagel, Inc. While the worst of the COVID pandemic appears to be behind us in the United States and other mature markets, the situation is much less clear in the emerging world. Growing demand in the housing and renovations markets in the US and Europe are hampered by global supply chain issues and uncertainty in some of our most important overseas markets. This presentation will attempt to put 2021 year-to-date hardwood exports into historical perspective and discuss the macro issues, such as trade integration (or lack thereof), competing fiber supplies and global GDP growth that will determine the health of our export markets in the short to medium term.

Mike 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. He spent several years in Seville, Spain, teaching economics courses in English and Spanish for the University of Wisconsin.

GIVEAWAY! DON’T FORGET TO DROP YOUR TICKET AT THE REGISTRATION DESK OR THE NHLA BOOTH E 24 FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN AN APPLE WATCH SERIES 6!

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Educational Seminars & Speakers

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 1-2pm | Meeting Room 2 BC

CHECK FOR KNOTS: LEARN HOW KNOT TO BE A CYBERSECURITY VICTIM with Scott Raba, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of MindSpout LLC The word cybersecurity can elicit many different thoughts and feelings in today’s high-tech business world. Phishing emails, ransomware attacks, data breaches, and many other forms of cyberattacks seem to be daily news. Whether you are a single person entity or a multi-national corporation, cybersecurity matters to you, to your employees, and to your clients.

In today’s presentation you will learn about some basic business practices that will help you better protect your business from a cybersecurity incident. You will also learn how businesses in the supply chain can help one another through these business practices to ensure that no one in the chain becomes that “weak” link.

Join me as we take a look at managing and mitigating, supply chain risk through basic cybersecurity hygiene.

Scott Raba is a Co-Founder and the Chief Technology Officer of MindSpout, an innovative Managed IT Services and Cybersecurity Consulting company. He has over eight years of IT experience serving clients in and around the Washington, D.C. Metro area. Scott holds a number of industry recognized certifications including COMPTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Operations Specialist, and Secure Infrastructure Specialist. He is also an EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker, is Cisco CCNA CyberOps certified, and holds the ITIL 4 Foundations certification. Scott holds a Masters of Science degree in Cybersecurity from the University of Maryland University College. During his time at UMUC, Scott was accepted into the Phi Kappa Phi and Upsilon Pi Epsilon honor societies.

2-3pm | Meeting Room 2 EF

REAL AMERICAN HARDWOOD PROMOTION UPDATE Members of the Real American Hardwood Coalition will give a presentation on the progress made by the group to promote Real American Hardwood™ finished goods to consumers. Find out how you and your company can participate and do your part to spread the word about the beauty, sustainability, durability, and value of Naturally Authentic™ Real American Hardwood products.

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nights GRAND FINALE PARTY Friday, September 24 at 6pm 6pm – Reception 7pm – Dinner Served 8pm – Live Entertainment and Dancing Pack your Fedora and your dancing shoes for this Havana Nights-inspired party. Let’s turn back time and experience a taste of the Tropicana Club in Havana during the 1950s. Sip on a mojito, listen to the music and watch the salsa dancers, dine on great food and then put your Latin dance moves to the test with live music by Vinyl the band. You don’t want to miss this party.

Tickets for this event are $75 and are not included with registration. A ticket for an unregistered convention attendee is $150. Add your ticket while completing the registration process or give us a call to add a ticket to an existing registration.

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A.W. Stiles Contractors: Family Owned and Operated Since 1976.

Through the years A.W. STILES CONTRACTORS has done everything imaginable to lumber dry kilns. From complete new green field fabrication and installation projects to minor repairs.

DRY KILNS REPAIRS WE DO ROUTINELY: Complete Energy Efficient Rebuilds • Roof Replacements • Door Replacements, Existing Door Repair Electrical Controls & Upgrades • New Coil/Steam Pipe Replacements • Patching Walls & Roofs No matter the size of your kiln project, We will be happy to take a look at it with you!

Office: (931) 668-8768 • Fax: (931) 668-7327 • 286 Bass Lane, McMinnville, TN 37110 Lee Stiles: lee@awscontractorsinc.com or cell (931) 409-0144 • Casey Miller: casey@awscontractorsinc.com or cell (931) 607-7451 www.awscontractorsinc.com

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT EZLOG COMPANY, INC.

EZLOG Company, Inc.

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hat do steel log staples, the NHLA Convention, and a $2.8 million country ham have in common? NHLA member EZLOG Company, Inc. produces steel log staples. And the ham? Well, it isn’t an ordinary ham. It’s a Broadbent Traditional Cured Ham. Broadbent hams have been sold at charity auctions for as much as $2.8 million, but you can win one at the NHLA Convention by simply registering at the EZLOG Company’s booth!

EZLOG produces Hog Nose Steel Log Staples (hence, the drawing for a ham). They are a part of S&D Holdings, which began with Spalding & Day Tool and Die and was started in 1947 by Dan Day’s father, Jay Day, and his uncle, Bill Spalding. Dan recalls, “I already had a business that dealt with sheet metal, and I had a friend in the logging business. He noticed that there had to be a better way to stop end splits on logs, so we designed the Hog Nose Staple.

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Since I was already producing sheet metal components for all types of businesses, steel staples fit nicely into my business plan.”

The Hog Nose™ Staples are designed to fight end splits on logs and are primarily used on high-end veneer logs. There are a lot of products out there to control end splits, so Dan knew he had to design something unique, saying, “Basically we built a better mousetrap; a staple that W W W. N H L A .C O M

“In my opinion, a superior product often sells itself.

When people use Hog Nose Staples, they become loyal customers.”

— Dan Day works better than other options that would also be easy to remove without damaging the log. That’s the key. No other products are easy to remove without sawing about 3-4 inches off the end of the log or ruining your dust bi-product with plastic. Those inches add up and hurt a mill’s yield and profit margin. On top of all that, the easy removal of EZLOG Hog Nose Staples ensures saving valuable saw blades, veneer knives, and other equipment damage.”

Dan continues, “Lumber mills face a problem when an end split or check on a log goes too deep into the log and catches the veneer knives. So, it can cause problems in the final processing that go beyond the loss of wood. EZLOG Hog Nose Staples™ are designed to apply pressure in the direction that you want it to go, and that’s what helps to fight the split and keep it from growing.”

Mike McCrea serves as EZLOG’s Business Development Manager.

He explains, “Our Hog Nose™ Staples, so named because the staple looks like the snout of a hog, are superior to other options like SIrons (SI) or plastic inserts. S-irons are not easily removed, so mills end up cutting off the end of the log. Using a SI is similar to driving a wedge at the end of the log. Yes, they will hold the crack, but sometimes they make the crack a little worse while you are installing them because they displace so much material. So, S-Irons can actually split the log more! Hog Nose Staples typically cost about 20-30% less than S-Irons, and they are more effective.”

Dan adds, “While the plastic inserts are cheaper, and mills don’t necessarily have to remove them, most do because they don’t want their blades to hit the plastic. Plus, if a mill is selling their scraps as a fuel source or selling it to the pulp and paper industry, plastic is a terrible idea because they cannot sell it with plastic dust in the scrap.

Also, the plastic staples do not hold as much strength as our Hog Nose™ staples, especially when working with red oak.“ A lot of different factors affect how successful a business is. Location, pricing, customer service, product quality, and awareness all play a part.

Dan goes as far as to say that his secret to his success is producing a superior product. “In my opinion, a superior product often sells itself. When people use Hog Nose Staples, they become loyal customers. For example, we had to apply a small price increase on the staples due to the rising cost of steel. We were a little nervous about increasing the price, but our loyal customers remained true. Hopefully, the price increase is temporary, and W W W. N H L A .C O M

once raw materials come back down, we plan to adjust the price again to lower the cost for our customers.”

EZLOG does not suffer the common problem of turning new customers into loyal customers. According to Mike, their biggest challenge is getting NEW customers through positive exposure. “We need to get our product out there for people to discover. Our biggest hurdle is to inform the industry that we provide a superior product.

Mike adds, “We are very excited about the upcoming Convention.

We decided to join NHLA after taking a trip to Memphis, where we were given a complete tour of the Inspector Training School and the NHLA headquarters. We love the fact that we can advertise to such a specific market and get real value for our money. Our NHLA membership and advertising have proven well worth it.

That is one of the reasons we look forward to exhibiting at the 2021 NHLA Convention and Exhibit Showcase in West Palm Beach, Florida. We’ll be the booth making all the loud racket. We will be doing demonstrations on installing and removing staples, plus, we have a cool giveaway (the Broadbent World Champion ham) for people who stop by.”

Dan wraps it up nicely, “The future of EZLOG is bright. We plan to spend more time on the export business because the international market is so big. We also have some possible new products on the horizon. We are looking at the rail tie industry, live edge market, and others. It’s going to be a great year for the EZLOG Company!”

You can get in touch with EZLOG online at www.ezlogstaple.com or via phone at 502-637-1191.

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Visit the Exhibit Showcase

SHOWCASE HOURS Thursday, September 23 - 10am to 4pm Friday, September 24 - 10am to 4pm Lunch served each day 11:30am to 1pm

NHLA BOOTH The hub of the Exhibit Showcase is the NHLA Booth. Don’t forget to play the Ale Trail Passport to Prizes game . . . complete the book and drop it off at the NHLA booth for your chance to win!

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“ALL YOUR LUMBER ESSENTIALS” Ask about our BIRCH & EXPORT possibilities!

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EXHIBITOR LISTINGS

EXHIBITOR LISTING AS OF JUNE 21, 2021

D4 A.W. Stiles Contractors, Inc. C3 Ally Global Logistics, LLC K18 American Walnut Manufacturers Association B22 American Wood Technology, LLC K8 Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers, Inc. B7 AssuredPartners F4 Autolog Production Management, Inc. I3 BID Group - Comact-PHL D5 Blue Book Services Inc. I23 BolDesigns, Inc. E13 Breeze Dried Inc. E2 Brewco, Inc. E17 Brunner Hildebrand Lumber Dry Kiln Co. D25 Cascade Hardwood LLC D2 Cleereman Industries, Inc. E5 Continental Underwriters, Inc. E19 Corley Manufacturing Co. C2 DMSi/eLIMBS C4 DMSi/TallyExpress B6 EBI Electric D14 Ecolab Specialty Pest Services D6 EFM Transportation, Inc. D18 Embry Automation & Controls I25 Ezlog Co., Inc. D12 Forestry Systems, Inc. G1 Froedge Machine & Supply Co., Inc. D7 Fromm Packaging Systems H3 FSS, Inc. A1 Goodfellow K12 Hardwood Federation F2 Hasko Industries LLC A3 Hardwood Market Report C6 Hurst Boiler K20 Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen's Association K6 Inspector Training School Educational Foundation D15 Interglobo North America E21 ISK Biocides, Inc. C5 Jim C. Hamer Lumber Co. D16 JoeScan H24 King City Forwarding USA B3 Kuehne + Nagel Inc. B12 Laufer Group International Freight

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B4 Lico D23 LiTS LLC B23 Logs 2 Lumber 2 U C14 LSI E15 McDonough Manufacturing Co. H1 McGriff - National Forest Products Practice F1 Mellott MFG. Co., Inc. G2 Messersmith Manufacturing, Inc. B10 Microtec D22 MillTech Inventory Management Solutions A15 Missouri Walnut, LLC E24 NHLA I4 NHLA Industry Services E7 National Hardwood Magazine, Inc. K14 North American Forest Foundation I1 Nyle Dry Kilns A2 Paw-Taw-John Services, Inc. C7 Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Co. C25 Piché D13 Pike Lumber Co., Inc. D3 Progress Engineering LLC D20 Quality Hardwoods C12 Raptor Integration, Inc. K10 Real American Hardwood Coalition G3 Samuel Packaging Systems Group A13 Signode Packaging Solutions G6 Sii Dry Kilns F3 Simply Computing International, Inc. B10 Stiles Machinery B10 System TM B8 Taylor Machine Works, Inc. E6 TMX Shipping Co., Inc. C8 TRN USA Forest LLC F6 TS Manufacturing Co. I2 Tropical Forest Products E4 U-C Coatings, LLC I24 USNR D21 Vecoplan, LLC E3 VisionTally - Industrial Vision Systems, Inc. B2 West Virginia Hardwood Alliance Zone K16 Wood Component Manufacturers Association C10 Wood-Mizer W W W. N H L A .C O M

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MEET OUR EXHIBITORS * as of June 21, 2021

A. W. STILES CONTRACTORS INC. BOOTH D 4

AMERICAN WOOD TECHNOLOGY, LLC BOOTH B 22

A.W. Stiles Contractors Inc. is a full-service lumber drying equipment provider. They custom design, fabricate, and install new equipment, as well as offer partial and complete rebuilds, retrofits, and repairs to existing equipment regardless of the manufacturer. A.W. Stiles also offers commercial painting and protective kiln coatings, steel fabrication, T-sheds and a full line of parts.

American Wood Technology specializes in providing the latest advanced wood treatment equipment for all kinds of businesses.

With our diverse array of solutions and compatibility with a variety of chemicals, you can enjoy a level of speed and freedom like never before. Whether you’re looking to set up a plant or upgrade the one you have, we have the product and expertise necessary to get you set up in a matter of days, not months.

286 Bass Lane McMinnville, TN 37110 931-668-8768 www.awscontractorsinc.com Contact: Lee Stiles at lee@awscontractorsinc.com

ALLY GLOBAL LOGISTICS, LLC BOOTH C 3

317 Libbey Industrial Pkwy. B200 Weymouth, MA 02189 781-544-3970 www.AllyGlobalLogistics.com Contact: Jeffrey Dougherty at JDougherty@AllyGlobalLogistics.com Ally Global Logistics LLC is a family-owned International Freight Forwarding organization founded in 2011 specializing in the export of Lumber and Logs as well as less than truck load, full truck load and flatbed domestic shipments. Our mission is to create lifelong partnerships by continuously improving and finding the most cumulatively efficient solutions for our clients. Headquartered in the United States, with offices in Massachusetts and Florida, Ally Global Logistics is registered to export directly from both the USA and Canada. More than a Forwarder, we are your Ally.

AMERICAN WALNUT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (AWMA) BOOTH K 18 505 East State Street Jefferson City, MO 65101 www.walnutassociation.org 573-635-7877 Contact: Brian Brookshire at brian@moforest.org

AWMA is a 100 year old association that exists to represent and support members that harvest, produce, and manufacture black walnut products in North America. AWMA educates the public and consumers of walnut regarding the sustainability and health of the walnut resource and provides marketing assistance to its members worldwide. AWMA is the voice of the walnut industry.

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2133 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd., Suite 12-339 Suwanee, GA 30024 404-520-0239 www.americanwoodtechnology.com Contact: Claus Staalner at Claus@staalner.com

APPALACHIAN HARDWOOD MANUFACTURERS, INC. BOOTH K 8

816 Eastchester Drive High Point, NC 27262 336-885-8315 www.appalachianhardwood.org Contact: Tom Inman at tom@appalachianwood.org Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers, Inc. (AHMI) is a regional trade association of forest landowners, lumber producers, distributors, secondary manufacturers and suppliers from a 12-state region. Its mission is to promote the logs, lumber and products from Appalachia to consumers around the world.

Founded in 1928, AHMI has developed dozens of initiatives to educate buyers about the benefits of sourcing from lumber produced from northern Georgia through western New York. The association offers Certified Appalachian Legal & Sustainable, publishes an annual Resource Guide and holds annual membership meetings.

ASSUREDPARTNERS BOOTH B 7

840 Crescent Center Dr. Suite 300 Franklin, TN 37067 615-301-2539 www.assuredpartners.com Contact: Jason Brower at jason.brower@assuredpartners.com and Clay Blackburn at clay.blackburn@assuredpartners.com AssuredPartners specializes in providing Property & Casualty Insurance solutions for Sawmills, Kiln Concentration Yards, Hardwood Flooring Manufacturers, Wood Pellet Mills, Plywood Manufacturers, Pallet Mills, Cabinet Manufacturers, Wood Preservers, and Building Supply Operations throughout the country.

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AUTOLOG PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT, INC. BOOTH F 4

1240 Michèle-Bohec Blainville, QC J7C 5S4 450-434-8389 www.autolog.com Contact: Bruce Kicklighter at bruce.kicklighter@autolog.com

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Autolog designs, manufactures, and ensures after-sales service of optimization and control systems for the wood industry. The company has been in operation for over 30 years, employs over 100 professionals, and is present world-wide. They have the ability to make all of their specialized software/hardware or adapt their existing solutions to a variety of suppliers and layouts, quickly and easily. They are flexible and capable of working with many original equipment manufacturers so they can respond to the specific needs of their customers and to meet the growing demands of our industry.

BID GROUP - COMACT - PHL BOOTH I 3

10 Avenue Goulet St-Ephrem De Beauce, QC, G0M 1R0 450-435-2121 www.bidgroup.ca Contact: Anne-Marie Levesque at anne-marie.levesque@bidgroup.ca BID Group provides its valued customers industry leading solutions by delivering a complete range of innovative equipment, digital technologies, turnkey installations, and aftermarket services. For over 40 years now, PHL has been offering sawing and planing equipment to hardwood, white pine, and softwood mills seeking personalized solutions. Whether for primary breakdown, secondary breakdown or even for optimized profilers and resaws, PHL’s broad range of equipment meets the specialized needs of these markets thanks to the streamlined, refined engineering of its simple, high-performance equipment.

PHL’s equipment are now powered by Comact’s optimization systems with Artificial Intelligence. Curious about how Comact’s Artificial Intelligence makes the difference?

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BLUE BOOK SERVICES, INC. BOOTH D 5

845 E Geneva Rd. Carol Stream, IL 60187 630-668-3500 www.lumberbluebook.com Contact: Mark Erickson at merickson@bluebookservices.com Blue Book provides an online database of over 23,000 hardwood and softwood mills, secondary manufacturers, wholesalers, retail yards and industrial accounts. With unlimited search capabilities, sales professionals can quickly find new customers when searching by geographic location, business classification, species/products handled and much more. Blue Book’s powerful lead generation resource is coupled with in-depth credit information to help you make informed credit decisions. Over $1.5 billion of industry-specific accounts receivable data is confidentially provided to Blue Book each month. This data is analyzed and used to report pay trends and predictive credit scores.

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MEET THE EXHIBITORS BolDesign, Inc. BOOTH I 23

BRUNNER HILDEBRAND LUMBER DRY KILN CO. BOOTH E 17

There are many natural variables involved with processing any type of lumber, whether you are drying, treating or packaging it. At BolDesign, they create designs that remove all the mechanical variables from a process, allowing their customers to have the most control of the drying, treating, and packaging process. BolDesign offers a variety of equipment including package lumber kilns, dual pass continuous kilns, pallet treating firewood kilns, pre-dryers and steamers. They offer retrofit kiln venting, kiln relocation and kiln repair, as well as custom drying/treating equipment of all types, to fit their customer’s needs.

Brunner-Hildebrand has been manufacturing lumber dry kilns worldwide since 1950 and has installed now over 15,000 kilns. BrunnerHildebrand Lumber Dry Kiln Co., based in Nashville, TN, offers the most comprehensive range of dry kilns: Package kilns (forklift and track loaded for soft and hard wood), continuous kilns, steamers, heattreat kilns, pre-dryers and vacuum kilns. Over the past years we have continued our emphasis on improving the energy efficiency of our kilns and developing our new B-Vector control system.

2601 Withers Drive Hudson, NC 28638 828-394-7231 www.boldesigninc.com Contact: Brett Bollinger at brettbollinger@msn.com

BREEZE DRIED, INC. BOOTH E 13

1300 Jackson Sideroad RR #2 Tillsonburg, ON, N4G 4G7 519-842-6841 www.breezedried.com Contact: Mike Penner at mpenner@breezedried.com

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CASCADE HARDWOOD LLC BOOTH D 25

158 Ribelin Road; PO Box 269 Chehalis, WA 98532 360-345-1300 www.cascadehardwood.com Contact: Rick Barrett at rick@chgsales.com

Breeze Dried invented the original, patented, Breeze Dried Stick. Breeze Dried Sticks solve the problem of sticker stain and have been the industry standard for drying white woods since their inception in the 1990s. Breeze Dried focuses on exemplary service by stocking multiple truckloads of standard sizes or custom manufacturing to your specifications to deliver quickly and keep your business moving. They offer cross-vented profiled kiln sticks, custom profiling and custom rip and dress.

Cascade Hardwood LLC is a major supplier of Alder, PC Maple and Cottonwood lumber. We manufacture approximately 85 million board feet (200,000m3) of Western USA hardwoods giving us enough volume to supply the largest distributors and manufacturers with their needs. The website www.cascadehardwood.com details the proprietary grading rules used by CASCADE. The rules are designed to allow manufacturers to tailor the grades purchased more closely to their applications, increasing yields and improving the bottom line.

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CLEEREMAN INDUSTRIES, INC. BOOTH D 2

PO Box 150 Central City, KY 42330 270-754-5847 www.brewcoinc.com Contact: Bill Hendrix at bhendrix@brewco.com

5500 Pine Street Newald, WI 54511 715-674-2700 www.cleereman.com Contact: Bonnie Lewis at bonnie@cleereman.com

Brewco Incorporated specializes in Thin-Kerf Horizontal Resaw Systems.

The B-1600 Horizontal Resaw System uses a 2" or 4" wide band to saw high-quality grade lumber. Their latest design allows up to double the production with its dual-head resaw. Mills with circle headrigs benefit from the B-1600 by gaining 17 percent to 22 percent more lumber yield out of each log and a considerable increase in uppers. Mills with band headrigs benefit from the B-1600 by an increase in production and the elimination of expensive lines on their headsaws.

Cleereman Industries sold their first Cleereman carriage in 1955, since then we have been providing top quality machinery and service that is second to none in the industry. With an in-house engineering department we now do everything from concept to blueprint, turnkey sawmills to single piece equipment.

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CONTINENTAL UNDERWRITERS, INC. BOOTH E 5

3435-A West Leigh Street Richmond, VA 23230 804-643-7800 www.contund.com Contact: Melissa Berry at melissa@contund.com Continental Underwriters, Inc. is a full-service intermediary and program administrator specializing in all aspects of forest products insurance and risk assessment services. With a nationwide reach and an experienced team, they deliver quality insurance programs with competitive pricing to both their agency partners and clients alike. Through their attention to detail, superior level of customer service and offering coverage to meet the needs of their customer’s business they have been deemed one of the foremost providers of insurance within the industry. The Continental Underwriters, Inc. team is focused on growing future opportunities while also managing placements for agents and brokers. That is why they are the national solution for your local risk.

CORLEY MANUFACTURING CO. BOOTH E 19

PO Box 471 Chattanooga, TN 37401 919-270-2464 www.CorleyMfg.com Contact: Jim Burris at jimburris@corleymfg.com Since 1905 Corley has supplied rugged, up-to-date, dependable machinery to the sawmill industry, backed it up with fast, reliable service and have focused their efforts exclusively on serving sawmillers. This experience has enabled Corley to develop sawmill machinery that is uniquely suited to your needs. Corley is carrying on this tradition today with a team of skilled and experienced engineers, service technicians, sales representatives, production workers and management personnel. Corley - serving the forest products industry world-wide since 1905.

DMSi/eLIMBS BOOTH C 2

17002 Marcy St. Omaha, NE 68118 800-347-6720 www.dmsi.com Contact: Henry German at hgerman@dmsi.com DMSi Software provides solutions for the entire hardwood supply chain, from timber to consumer. Their eLIMBS system includes easy-to-use handheld and desktop software for tracking wood products for timber, logging, and sawmills.

The TallyExpress mobile app lets users tally bundles in minutes using a standard Android smartphone. Their Agility ERP provides robust inventory and order management for distributors and retailers. Founded in 1976, DMSi is proud to exclusively serve the lumber and building materials industry.

Dave Bramlage, Sales Manager, size 11

Dave’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?

DMSi/TallyExpress BOOTH C 4

17002 Marcy St. Omaha, NE 68118 800-347-6720 www.dmsi.com Contact: Andy Nuffer at anuffer@dmsi.com

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

DMSi Software provides solutions for the entire hardwood supply chain, from timber to consumer. The TallyExpress mobile app lets users tally bundles in minutes using a standard Android smartphone.

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MEET THE EXHIBITORS EBI ELECTRIC BOOTH B 6

EMBRY AUTOMATION & CONTROLS BOOTH D 18

EBI Electric is a third-generation family business specializing in the manufacturing of wood scanners.

Embry Automation & Controls provides turnkey system design, system modifications and upgrades, and maintenance/repair solutions for industrial control and automation applications. Our professionalism, responsiveness, and innovative problem-solving skills results in greater productivity and reduced downtime for a national and international base of manufacturing clients. We are a proud supporter of NHLA, its members, and affiliates.

2250, 90e Rue Saint-Georges, QC, G5Y7J7 418-228-5505 www.ebielectric.com Contact: Francois Martel at fmartel@ebielectric.com

ECOLAB SPECIALTY PEST SERVICES BOOTH D 14

53 McCullough Drive New Castle, DE 19720 302-367-3944 www.ecolab.com Contact: Rick DeDonato at richard.dedonato@ecolab.com Ecolab Pest Elimination provides industry-leading expertise to protect your product and maintain a safe, healthy, pest-free environment. Since 1976, their dedicated fumigation teams have provided specialized services at ports throughout the United States, with over 40 local, inland, and seaport fumigation centers. Whether your commodity is facing quarantine regulations of imports or foreign-country requirements of exports, Ecolab is fully registered, expertly trained and uniquely experienced to provide compliant effective fumigation. Ecolab: committed to a higher standard.

They put their expertise to work every day to solve the industry’s most complex pest challenges.

EFM TRANSPORTATION INC. BOOTH D 6

23635 Schoolhouse Rd. Manhattan, IL 60442 630-618-0200 www.efmtransportation.com Contact: Eric Biestek at eric@efmtransportation.com Intermodal Drayage company located in Joliet, IL serving the Chicagoland Intermodal ramps. Specializes in hauling overweight Import and Export containers in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Wisconsin for the timber industry as well as transloading logs and lumber for export.

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900 Maxwell Avenue Evansville, IN 47711 812-475-8909 www.embryenterprises.com Contact: Jason Sears at jsears@embryteam.com

EZLOG COMPANY, INC. BOOTH I 25

4509 Illinois Ave. Louisville, KY 40213 502-637-1191 www.ezlogstaple.com Contact Michael McCrea at info@ezlogstaple.com EZLOG Company began over 15-years ago and produces the “Hog Nose Staple ™” a patented, easy to install, and remove device used to prevent, and stop the growth of log end splits and heart cracks. It has many advantages over conventional methods including non-staining, removable, precise installation, and overall greater effectiveness by putting inward force on an existing split, reducing the number of device installations needed. EZLOG Company also manufactures a proprietary magnetic faced staple installation tool used to speed the install process and improve accuracy in staple placement. EZLOG services the veneer, crosstie, live edge, and general hardwood markets.

FORESTRY SYSTEMS, INC. BOOTH D 12

P.O. Box 694 Summerfield, NC 27358 800-868-2559 www.forestrysystems.com Contact: Patrick Jenks at patjenks@forestrysystems.com FSI is the leading developer of software and hardware solutions for the hardwood lumber and logging industries. The first to introduce a handheld Log Scaler, Chain Tally, and End Tally, as well as industry specific devices, such as the End Tally Saber, EZ Scale, Tally Pad, and their flagship device, the Lazer Scale, FSI is consistently producing tomorrow's solutions for the hardwood lumber and logging industries.

Used by over 800 operations today, FSI's systems are proven effective and backed by the best customer support available.

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MEET THE EXHIBITORS FROEDGE MACHINE & SUPPLY CO., INC. BOOTH G 1 317 Radio Station Road Tompkinsville, KY 42167 270-535-4360 www.froedge.com Contact: Tom Froedge at ht.froedge@froedge.com

for inland fumigation services. These convenient locations help alleviate delays and fees incurred at the port.

Our facilities are located in Joliet, IL (Chicago); Columbus, OH; Corydon, IN (Louisville); Harrison, OH (Cincinnati); Westfield, IN (Indianapolis).

We want to thank the hardwood industry for the great support and we look forward to visiting you at the convention.

Froedge Machine & Supply Co., Inc. have been providing industrial supply, machining, automation, manufacturing and repair since 1962. Their primary services include lumber handling, program controls, and database work, full repair services in hydraulics and mechanical areas, part replacements and fulfillment, as well as CNC and manual machining departments. They now provide the Tie Drop Saw Trimmer with length optimization.

FROMM PACKAGING SYSTEMS BOOTH D 7

85 Fulton St., Unit 4 Boonton, NJ 07005 973-334-5777 www.frommpackagingsystems.com Contact: Rachel Tamulevich at rachel.tamulevich@ airpadusa.com FROMM Packaging Systems for the lumber Industry consists of heavy-duty machinery. Our equipment covers all packaging solutions for the forestry industry (timber, plywood, MDF) with strapping machines, wrapping and waterproof machines. FROMM develops and produces a wide variety of systems for unitizing and palletizing goods for transport: strapping machines and systems, pallet stretch wrapping machines, together with all necessary consumables.

Established in 1947, the Swiss company pursues a policy of logical vertical integration while upholding traditional values such as proximity to customers, quality consciousness, continuity, independence and environmental awareness, which are the reasons for decades of success.

FSS, INC. BOOTH H 3

16950 Westfield Park Road Westfield, IN 46074 800-992-1991 www.fsszone.com Contact: Jeff Waggoner at j.waggoner@fsszone.com FSS, Inc. provides fumigation services for the export industry. We are long time members of the IHLA and are more recent members of NHLA. FSS operates multiple point of origin fumigation facilities to accommodate the growing demand W W W. N H L A .C O M

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GOODFELLOW BOOTH A 1

114 Industrial Park Drive Soddy Daisy, TN 37379 423-648-5200 www.goodfellowinc.com Contact: Alex Gonter-Dray at agonterdray@outlook.com Goodfellow was established in 1898 and is the largest producer of hardwood lumber in Canada, having 6 million BF of kiln capacity at four locations within 90 minutes of main facility in Delson, Quebec, along with having 750,000 BF of custom kilns in Kentucky. Goodfellow stocks most North American Hardwood species from 4/4 through 12/4, with some species in 16/4, and is the largest importer of Tropical Hardwoods and Ipe Decking in Canada. All these products are under one roof along with Eastern White Pine, Douglas Fir and Western Red Cedar.

Count On Us as your mixed truck specialist and “One Stop Shop of Hardwoods and Softwoods.”

HARDWOOD FEDERATION BOOTH K 12

1101 K St NW Washington, DC 20005 202-463-2705 www.hardwoodfederation.com Contact: Dana Cole at dana.cole@hardwoodfederation.com The Hardwood Federation is the umbrella organization that serves the U.S. hardwood industry as a strong unified voice on federal legislative and regulatory policy in Washington, DC. It represents 28 local, regional and national trade associations, including NHLA, that serve hardwood businesses in every state in the nation.

The Hardwood Federation educates Congress, the White House, and key Administration agencies including the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Trade Representative and the U.S. Department of Commerce to ensure they are aware of regulations that impact us most so they are informed when making policy decisions that impact the hardwood industry.

HASKO INDUSTRIES LLC BOOTH F 2

114 Industrial Park Drive Soddy Daisy, TN 37379 423-364-8254 www.haskomachines.com Contact: Stephen Pugh at spugh@haskomachines.com HASKO is a world-class manufacturer, delivering Heavy-Built performance and innovative solutions.

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HARDWOOD MARKET REPORT BOOTH A 3

780 Ridge Lake Blvd. Ste. 102 Memphis, TN 38120 901-767-9126 www.hmr.com Contact: David Caldwell at david@hmr.com or Brian Cruzen at brian@hmr.com HMR is an information company focused exclusively on the hardwood products industry. The company and its flagship publication, Hardwood Market Report® were established in 1922 and have been providing continuous service to the industry since then.

HMR also produces two monthly publications, HMR Executive® and HMR Import NewsletterTM. HMR Executive® picks up where Hardwood Market Report® ends by exploring ideas and issues that have potential to alter North American hardwood lumber supply and demand. HMR Import NewsletterTM is North America’s only publication dedicated specifically to accurate pricing and market information for imported hardwood lumber.

HURST BOILER BOOTH C 6

100 Boilermaker Lane Coolidge, GA 31738 229-346-3545 www.hurstboiler.com Contact: Jeff Hurst at jhurst@hurstboiler.com Hurst Boiler & Welding Company, Inc. has been manufacturing, designing, engineering, and servicing gas, oil, biomass, and hybrid firetube and watertube steam and hot water boilers since 1967, for thousands of satisfied customers. In addition to a complete line of steam and hot water boilers, Hurst Boiler & Welding Company also manufactures a complete line of boiler parts and boiler room peripherals and provides unparalleled turnkey after-market products and services to deliver complete installation and operation to its customers

INDIANA HARDWOOD LUMBERMEN'S ASSOCIATION BOOTH K 20 12574 Promise Creek Lane, Suite 100 Fishers, IN 46038 317-288-0008 www.ihla.org Contact: Ray Moistner at raym@ihla.org

IHLA is a relevant, member-driven trade association, whose members share a passion for creating the world's finest hardwood products, and a determination to maintain the sustainable productivity of our nation's forest resources.

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INSPECTOR TRAINING SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION BOOTH K 6 P.O. Box 34518 Memphis, TN 38184 6419 901-377-1818 www.nhla.com info@itsef.org

The Inspector Training School Educational Foundation is an independent 501c3 non-profit organization founded in 2012. The Foundation is made up of NHLA Inspector Training School alumni and friends committed to privately support the continued development and growth of the ITS and its graduates.

During the NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase, ITSEF will be hosting a 50/50 Drawing and hosting a booth in the Exhibit Showcase. Please stop by and see how you can support the mission of the Inspector Training School Educational Foundation.

INTERGLOBO NORTH AMERICA BOOTH D 15

2 Colony Road Jersey City, NJ 07305 201-526-6400 www.interglobo.com Contact: Nicolo Zerbone at nzerbone@interglobo.com Interglobo is an established Italian, family-owned, international freight and logistics company. The company has developed a global network of offices that operate on five continents. It serves a variety of Focus Markets and has grown with its customers, developing expertise in highly tailored services offerings.

Interglobo can nowadays count on a vast network of owned and operated offices in: Italy, United States, Hong Kong, China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Mexico, Canada, and Spain. It has also established a worldwide network of professional partners and exclusive agents in all other major countries.

ISK BIOCIDES, INC. BOOTH E 21

416 E. Brooks Rd. Memphis, TN 38109 434-989-2627 www.iskbiocides.com Contact: Lance Johnson at johnsonl@iskbiocides.com ISK Biocides Inc. is the leading supplier of anti-sap-stain chemicals, moldicides, insecticides and end-coatings to the hardwood lumber and pallet industries. Superior products are backed up by unbeatable service with their vast experience in the industry. For over 80 years, ISK Biocides Inc. and its affiliates have developed and formulated innovative wood protection products for industrial, commercial and residential applications.

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MEET THE EXHIBITORS JIM C. HAMER LUMBER COMPANY BOOTH C 5

KUEHNE + NAGEL BOOTH B 3

901 12th Street Kenova, WV 25530 304-417-0866 www.jimchamer.com Contact: Stephen Hamer at stephen.hamer@hamerpellet.com

10 Exchange Place, 19th floor Jersey City, NJ 07302 704-277-6262 us.kuehne-nagel.com Contact: Bobby Bernard at robert.bernard@kuehne-nagel.com

Timberlands • Sawmills • Kiln Drying Facilities • Green and Kiln Dried Appalachian Lumber Sales • Log Sales • A strong commitment to manufacturing excellence, customer service and support

THE GLOBAL LOGISTICS NETWORK Kuehne+Nagel, one of the world’s leading logistics companies, delivers integrated solutions across the supply chain that turn your logistics challenges into real competitive advantages. In more than 100 countries, our 1, 400 offices and distribution centers are staffed

by Kuehne+Nagel logistics experts who speak the local language and understand the local culture. Through common processes and one standard operating platform, we can consistently deliver high-quality services – around the corner and around the world.

We look forward to seeing you in West Palm Beach!

JOESCAN BOOTH D 16

4510 NE 68th Drive, Suite 124 Vancouver, WA, 98661 360-993-0069 www.joescan.com Contact: Blake DeFrance at blake.defrance@joescan.com At JoeScan, we make 3D laser scanners for sawmills. Our only focus is to deliver results for our sawmill partners. We have more than 4000 scanners installed in sawmills all over the world, and our very first scanners are still running strong, over 19 years later.

Since 2002, we’ve learned what works for sawmills. Our solutions are simple, reliable, and cost-effective. Because we are committed to serving our partners, JoeScans are made for sawmills. If you’d like to become one of our partners, we are ready to prove it to you.

KING CITY FORWARDING USA BOOTH H 24

386 South Street Pittsfield PA, 01201 855-682-1637 www.kingcitynorthamerica.com Contact: Peter Lovett at plovett@kingcityusa.com King City Northway and King City USA are International Freight Forwarders which specialize in the transportation of Forestry Products (Lumber/Logs/Veneer/etc.) from Canada and the United States to any location worldwide. They also handle all documentation related to exports. Their motto says it all: "You Saw It, We Ship It."

Our Center of Excellence In Rockland, MA for Forest product is a first point of contact for all transportation service requirements in the US. With a single telephone call or email, you have access to a group of specialists acting as an extension of your logistics.

LAUFER GROUP INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT BOOTH B 12 7007 NE Parvin Rd Kansas City, MO 64177 314-456-7893 www.laufer.com Contact: David Meresak at dmeresak@laufer.com

Laufer Group International is a full-service global freight forwarder helping US exporters deliver forest products of all kinds to worldwide markets. Laufer Group helps US wood producers compete globally to grow export sales into existing and emerging overseas markets. Laufer also manages air export, air/ocean import freight and US Customs brokerage service programs as well for a true turn-key international logistics partnership.

LICO BOOTH B 4

9550 10th, Avenue Saint-Georges, QC, G5Y8J8 418-228-3882 www.licoinc.net Contact: Joseph Therrien at josepht@licoinc.net Lico Machinery Inc. specializes in the conception and fabrication of equipment adapted for sawmills, flooring plants and other transformation applications. Lico is known for its innovative solutions adapted to meet the client’s needs.

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LiTS LLC BOOTH D 23

88 Jasper Rd. Piketon, OH 45690 740-835-7019 www.litsystem.com Contact: Aaron Murray at aaron.murray@litsystem.com LiTS is a comprehensive logistics inventory system that primarily focuses on the logging, lumber, and cooperage industries. With LiTS you can take advantage of applications built specifically for the logging industry as well as an intuitive inventory management system, cloud-backed data, and a selection of easy-to-use handhelds for different situations. LiTS offers a specialized “Process Management” feature that is a template to be molded to fit your company’s needs. Customized reports, spreadsheets, applications, and database tables can be designed specifically to match what your company is looking for. Support is always included at no extra charge.

LOGS 2 LUMBER 2 U BOOTH B 23

P.O. Box 210246 Nashville, TN 37221-0246 919-956-7781 www.ckinter.com Contact: Tim Girardi at Tg.l2l2u@outlook.com Log 2 lumber 2 U is a hardwood company that specializes in cut to width walnut and white oak, while maintaining other species.

QUALITY and SERVICE is our first priorities. Please stop by booth # B 23 to see how we can help you.

LSI BOOTH C 14

1200 Bluegrass Lakes Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30004 770-365-0326 www.lonzawoodprotection.com Contact: Sarah Clontz at sarah.clontz@lonza.com Lonza Specialty Ingredients (LSI) is a global leader of innovative technologies that improve the performance of wood, making it resistant to termites, fungi, fire, mold and moisture. We manufacture many of the highest quality wood protection products, including its Wolman® line of preservatives, Dricon® fire retardant and Mycostat® and Antiblu® anti-sapstains. Additionally, we manufacture Sillbor® borate treatments, Chemonite® ACZA industrial preservatives, FrameGuard® and Wolman® non-pressure mold inhibition as well as formulations specifically designed for the treatment of engineered wood. LSI, now held by Herens HoldCo Ltd., exemplifies service, expertise and excellence.

Visit www.WolmanizedWood.com for product information.

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PLAY THE ALE TRAIL PASSPORT TO PRIZES This is your chance to win fabulous prizes.

Attendees will receive a passport book with their registration materials and must stop by each participating exhibiting company’s booth to receive a passport stamp. Complete the book, drop it off at the NHLA booth E 24 and you’ll be entered to win!

PARTICIPATING EXHIBITORS:

AW. Stiles Contractors, Inc. - Booth D 4 Breeze Dried,Inc. - Booth E 13

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MEET THE EXHIBITORS MCDONOUGH MANUFACTURING CO. BOOTH E 15

MESSERSMITH MANUFACTURING, INC. BOOTH G 2

Since 1888 McDonough has focused on providing durable sawmill machinery while maintaining the efficiency and speed required by the modern sawmill. With a focus on band mills, carriages, resaws and edgers, McDonough is the choice for the best. Let them show you how over 133 years of experience can improve YOUR sawmill.

Creating steam or hot water with wood-fired boiler systems has been the focus of Messersmith Manufacturing for over 35 years. They design, fabricate and install wood-fired boilers that are robust systems, troublefree to operate and easy to maintain. Their system allows you to observe boiler operations on your smartphone or computer, and their technicians can remotely monitor your boiler while advising you on how to maximize the efficiency of your system.

PO BOX 510 2320 Melby Street Eau Claire, WI 54702 715-834-7755 www.mcdonoughmfg.com Contact: Matt Tietz at mcdonough@mcdonoughmfg.com

MCGRIFF - NATIONAL FOREST PRODUCTS PRACTICE BOOTH H 1 543 S. Evans Street Greenville, NC 27858 252-752-2034 www.mcgriffinsurance.com Contact: Anthony Robin Little at arlittle@mcgriff.com

McGriff, which comprises McGriff Insurance Services, Inc. and McGriff, Seibels & Williams, Inc., is a full-service insurance broker providing risk management and insurance solutions to clients across the United States.

McGriff is a subsidiary of Truist Insurance Holdings, Inc., the fifth largest insurance broker in the US and 6th largest in the world.

McGriff’s National Forest Products Practice is committed to the lumber and wood manufacturing industry. Our specialists work with operations of all sizes to identify and analyze your business risks, and help you limit your exposure to costly business disruptions that can result from time-consuming claims and the costs associated with them. Within the context of your needs and your goals, you can count our team to proactively support your business and protect its future.

MELLOTT MFG. CO., INC. BOOTH F 1

13156 Long Lane Mercersburg, PA 17236 717-369-3125 www.mellottmfg.com Contact: Stacy Mellott at stacy@mellottmfg.com Since 1965, Mellott Manufacturing has been designing and manufacturing quality log and lumber handling equipment. We have onsite engineering and design team available to provide solutions for your next project. We will consult and work with you to supply the best options for your application. We offer material handling integration with new and existing systems. Mellott is now also manufacturing bandsaws, linebars, drop saw trimmers, crane mat drilling and a full line of tie handling equipment (sorting, stacking, dapping, end plating).

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2612 F. Road Bark River, MI 49807 906-466-9010 www.burnchips.com Contact: Jeremy Mortl at jmortl@burnchips.com

Microtec BOOTH B 10

Julius-Durst-Str. 98 39042 Bressanone / Brixen Italy +39 0472 273 611 www.microtec.eu Contact: info@microtec.eu Microtec was founded in 1980 with the idea of using digital image processing in the industrial sector. The company's ambition is to find innovative solutions for the optimization and automation of processes in the woodworking industry.

For more than 40 years, Microtec has been a global technology leader in the field of intelligent detection of wood properties. The company is considered the market leader in biometric detection of wood and develops innovative solutions for sawmill processes and for the entire wood industry, in order to provide ever more effective solutions to improve our customers’ profitability.

MILLTECH INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS BOOTH D 22 3165 e 17th Ave. Surrey, BC, V3S6J9 604-294-8703 www.milltechims.com Contact: Terry Neal at tneal@milltechims.com

MillTech supplies the hardwood industry’s most feature-rich, easiest to use Lumber Inventory Sales System. MillTech is a lumber inventory/sales system that wood-product traders of all levels will tell you is easy to learn and use. Customers have quick and easy access to data, and MillTech allows lumber people to finish almost every sale without having to get off the phone. Their knowledgeable lumber-inventory-system team will help you get the management system you really want. They focus on wood producing companies, like sawmills and all types of secondary wood producers.

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MEET THE EXHIBITORS MISSOURI WALNUT, LLC BOOTH A 15

NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE, INC. BOOTH E 7

11417 Oak Road Neosho, MO 64850 417-483-3523 www.mo-walnut.com Contact: Seth Helton at shelton@missouriwalnutgroup.com

PO Box 34908 Memphis, TN 38184-0908 901-372-8280 www.millerwoodtradepub.com Contact: Terry Miller at terry@millerwoodtradepub.com

NHLA BOOTH E 24

Since 1927, National Hardwood Magazine has been the leading trade publication helping suppliers (saw mills, concentration/distribution yards and wholesalers) target appearance-grade buyers (furniture, flooring, cabinet manufacturers, millwork and moulding plants) who are purchasing truckloads of hardwood lumber throughout North America. The magazine also goes to North American exporters who market high-grade lumber around the Globe (5,000 distribution and digital). National Hardwood Magazine also publishes the Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, targeting buyers across the Globe. This paper is designed to help North American exporters and importers target volume buyers of Hardwood lumber (12,000 distribution & digital).

6830 Raleigh LaGrange Road Memphis, TN 38134 901-399-7558 www.nhla.com Contact: John Hester at j.hester@nhla.com The National Hardwood Lumber Association is dedicated to providing its members with the services and tools they need to be competitive in the complex and global hardwood marketplace. We encourage you to stop by and visit with a member of the membership team. They are available to answer questions or listen to issues/suggestions you may have for the Association.

Make sure to drop off your completed Ale Trail Passport ticket for your chance to win door prizes at the Havana Nights Grand Finale Party on Friday night.

NHLA INDUSTRY SERVICES BOOTH I 4

P.O. Box 34518 Memphis, TN 38184 901-377-1818 www.nhla.com Contact: Dana Spessert at d.spessert@nhla.com The NHLA Industry Services team has more than 120 years of hardwood industry experience. We are more than lumber inspectors.

We can help hardwood companies achieve profitability and solve their top business challenges with data-driven expert advice and hands-on training.

The NHLA Industry Services team has more to offer than you realize, including customized training, Yield Analysis and Quality Control services that maximize profits, ensure quality and accuracy and programs that can differentiate your company from your competition. Visit the NHLA Industry Services booth to find out how the NHLA National Inspectors can improve your business.

Whatever your needs, the NHLA Services Experts have been there . . . done it . . . seen it . . . and can help.

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NORTH AMERICAN FOREST FOUNDATION BOOTH K 14

PO Box 57 Collierville, TN 38027 901-860-4131 NorthAmericanForestFoundation.org Contact: Allison Deford at adeford@northamericanforestfoundation.org A non-profit harvesting the next generation through education— changing hearts and minds about wood, for good.

NYLE DRY KILNS BOOTH I 1

12 Stevens Rd. Brewer, ME 04412 800-777-6953 www.nyle.com Contact: Jeremy Howard at jhoward@nyle.com Nyle Dry Kilns is a US-based manufacturer that has been a leader in the lumber industry for over 40 years, specializing in dehumidification, indirect fired gas and steam kilns. Nyle also produces heat-treating kilns and industry leading dry kiln controls. They strive for energy efficiency, superior quality and a long-life cycle in every product they build. Nyle creates long-term relationships with every customer through strong values and legendary customer service that helps their clients understand how the equipment works and how it can make their processes more efficient and profitable.

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MEET THE EXHIBITORS PAW-TAW-JOHN SERVICES, INC. BOOTH A 2

18125 N Ramsey Rd. Rathdrum, ID 83858 208-687-1478 www.pawtaw.com Contact: Holly Sterkel-Oakes at holly@pawtaw.com Paw-Taw-John Services, Inc. is A Pacific Northwest-based company that provides multiple products, and repair services to the manufacturing industry for 34 years. We provide robust cost-effective primary and secondary log breakdown solutions for the lumber industry. In addition to setworks, we are the leading distributor in North America for Temposonic sensors. In addition to Temponsonic sensors we also distribute Encoder Products, Connexus Laser Line and Bosch/ Rexroth Valves. As the leading nationwide authorized repair center for Temposonics (formerly MTS) in the United States, our factory trained technicians and assemblers ensure sensors and products are repaired efficiently and expertly.

PENNSYLVANIA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY BOOTH C 7 One Commerce Square - 2005 Market St, Ste 1200 Philadelphia, PA 19103 800-752-1895 www.plmins.com Contact: Sean Briscoe at sbriscoe@plmins.com

Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM) is a nationally recognized property and casualty insurance carrier serving the lumber, woodworking and building materials industries. Backed by 126 years of experience, PLM protects over 5,000 businesses nationwide with property, general liability, inland marine, business automobile, commercial excess liability and equipment breakdown coverages. With enhanced insurance products and specialized loss control resources, we provide industry-specific solutions to serve the unique needs of the lumber and wood industries. For more information, contact us at 800752-1895 or at www.plmins.com.

PICHÉ BOOTH C 25

414 Rue Industrielle Daveluyville, QC G0Z 1C0 704-794-3528 www.picheinc.com Contact: Sebastien Couture at coutures@pichinc.com Founded in 1983, Piché designs and manufactures wood handling and processing equipment.

The company is managed by a young and dynamic team counting several years of experience. This team is backed by qualified professionals working in various departments such as engineering, estimating, accounting, administration, project management, manufacturing and installation.

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Our manufacturing facilities equipped with state-of-the-art technology and our qualified employees enable us to design a wide variety of higher-quality industrial equipment at lesser cost. In addition, our machining department has the machine tools required to produce precision parts as well as larger-size parts.

PIKE LUMBER COMPANY, INC. BOOTH D 13

719 Front St. Akron, IN 46910 800-356-4554 www.pikelumber.com Contact: Richard Solano at rsolano@pikelumber.com Established in 1904, Pike Lumber Company continues to supply the finest quality hardwood lumber to the most discerning distributors and manufacturers around the world. Their broad product line includes Ash, Cherry, Hard Maple, Hickory, Red Oak Plain Sawn, Red Oak Rift and Quartered, White Oak Plain Sawn, White Oak Rift & Quartered, and Walnut. They carefully saw and kiln dry their lumber to ensure consistent thickness and stress free kiln drying to 6 percent to 8 percent moisture content. All lumber is graded after kiln drying to ensure you receive the finest quality hardwood lumber available anywhere. Ongrade, on-scale, on-time, every time . . . that's Pike Brand Hardwoods.

PROGRESS ENGINEERING LLC BOOTH D 3

66 Scribner Hill Road Manchester, ME 04351 207-623-0110 www.progresseng.com Contact: John P. Murray at jmurray@progresseng.com Progress Engineering has extensive experience in the forest products industries, with specific knowledge relating to sawmill automation. All of their engineers and technicians have previously worked for lumber producers and sawmill machinery OEMs. Progress Engineering has designed and implemented advanced control systems, including log merchandising optimizers; debarkers; minimum-opening-face headrig controls; optimized resaw systems; value-based hardwood edger optimizers; controls for gangs, bull edgers and sash gangs; optimizing trimmer controls; stacker controls that manage pack width, and over 30 scan-sort-tally systems.

QUALITY HARDWOODS BOOTH D 20

PO Box 40 Powassan, ON P0H 1Z0 705-724-2424 Contact: Pete Van Amelsfoort at pva@qualityhardwoodsltd.com or Mike Brooks at mb@qualityhardwoodsltd.com Quality Hardwoods Ltd. Located in central Ontario brings in green lumber from mills within app 200 mile radius.We specialize in northern species with hard maple our main item.Other species include northern red oak, soft maple, white and yellow birch, aspen, W W W. N H L A .C O M

MEET THE EXHIBITORS ash and beech. We have app 400mfbm in kiln capacity,grading line with dressing capacity using our Newman helical head planer.

We do ship world wide with capacity to load both containers and flat beds. Please see our website @ www.qualityhardwoodsltd.com.

And contact one of our experienced sales staff for inquiries and information on products.

RAPTOR INTEGRATION, INC. BOOTH C 12

PO Box 1128 Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P3 250-253-4201 www.raptorint.ca Contact: Tim Mosher at tim.mosher@raptorint.ca Raptor offers custom scanning and control system solutions from Merchandizing to Trimming/Sorting. We employ an array of technologies(x-ray, vision & lasers) throughout the sawmill and planermill to determine the highest grade and value. Our control systems complete the process by managing orders, tracking production and automating the machinery.

REAL AMERICAN HARDWOOD COALITION BOOTH K 10

www.realamericanhardwood.org info@realamericanhardwood.org

SIGNODE PACKAGING SOLUTIONS BOOTH A 13

3650 West Lake Ave. Glenview, IL 60026 815-579-1906 www.signode.com Contact: David Rentz at drentz@Signode.com Signode has a firm commitment to research and development and has earned a reputation for being at the forefront of packaging innovation.

Signode provides their customers with advanced solutions that increase production efficiency, improve load integrity and reduces operating costs. Over the years, Signode has constantly refined their existing products and created new ones to address evolving technologies and to meet their customers’ ever-changing needs. That responsiveness has made Signode the industry leader in protective packaging systems.

SII DRY KILNS BOOTH G 6

207 Cedar Lane Drive Lexington, NC 27292 336-357-7146 www.siidrykilns.com Contact: Brian Turlington at kilninfo@siidrykilns.com

The Real American Hardwood Coalition is a voluntary, industry-wide domestic promotion initiative for American hardwoods led by national, regional and state hardwood association executives. Our goal is to increase sales and improve industry stability by raising awareness to the benefits of Real American Hardwood. We need your help to make this happen.

SII Dry Kilns is a family owned and operated manufacturing business that has spanned over three generations catering to the lumber, pallet and biomass industries. Their goal as a company has always been to provide the best designed and manufactured products for a fair price and back those products with the best service available anywhere.

When customers call their offices, they will be greeted with a real person who understands that you have needs and SII Dry Kilns is here to help.

SAMUEL PACKAGING SYSTEMS GROUP BOOTH G 3

SIMPLY COMPUTING INTERNATIONAL, INC. BOOTH F 3

Samuel Packaging Systems offers a full spectrum of packaging capabilities, leveraging the experience and resources of the Samuel companies, including their manufacturing and metals service center network. Samuel's comprehensive in-house research and engineering capabilities, state-of-the-art CAD Systems, modern manufacturing plants and responsive customer service teams offer customers complete packaging and unitizing solutions from a single source.

Simply Computing International has been in business for 30 years, providing solid solutions for inventory control of logs and lumber. They specialize in voice data collection, hands-free scaling and tallying and they sell and support all hardware and software to help each business.

They are also capable of integrating with most hardware or software systems that may already be in place at a facility. Simply Computing International does full bin sorting systems with bar-code tags for excellent, real-time inventory tracking. Their software is easy to use, easy to learn, and won’t break the bank in the process.

1401 Davey Road Woodridge, IL, 60157 604-521-3700 www.samuel.com/our-businesses/samuel-packaging-systems Contact: Bob Hadden at Bob.hadden@samuel.com

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PO Box 149 Saco, ME 04072 207-415-4231 www.simplycomputing.com Contact: Kimberly Haven at khaven@simplycomputing.com

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MEET THE EXHIBITORS STILES MACHINERY BOOTH B 10

required export documents. Their services are customized based on any company’s needs. Headquartered in Morehead City, NC, TMX Shipping has been a leader in the freight forwarding industry for 35 years and prides themselves on strong customer service, attention to detail and competitive pricing.

Contact: John Barnes at jbarnes@stilesmachinery.com

TRN USA FOREST, LLC BOOTH C 8

3965 44th Street SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512 616-698-7500 www.stilesmachinery.com

Stiles has been helping wood manufacturers throughout North America achieve their goals for over 50 years. With world-class machinery backed by the nation’s largest team of service and support specialists, an extensive inventory of ready-to-ship parts, and the industry’s only nationally accredited workforce training program, Stiles is your solution for any challenge and your partner in every success.

SYSTEM TM BOOTH B 10

Skovdalsvej 35, 8300 Odder, Denmark + 45-86-54-33-55 www.systemtm.com Contact: Jean-Luc Croteau at jlc@systemtm.com System TM is a leading global supplier of customized solutions to the solid wood industry with over 40 years of experience and countless running lines world-wide. Headquartered in Odder, Denmark, System TM’s success is based on its continuous product development and the technical expertise of its employees, who have a range of skill sets that include design, installation, commissioning, training, service and maintenance. Their high-quality automated machinery optimizes the use of wood resources and minimizes the need for machine operators, which maximizes production capacity while minimizing waste and labor costs.

TAYLOR MACHINE WORKS, INC. BOOTH B 8

3690 N. Church Ave. Louisville, MS 39339 662-773-3421 www.taylorbigredforklifts.com Contact: contact_sales@taylorbigred.com A U.S. manufacturer of heavy industrial forklifts. Lift capacities from 4,000 to 125,000 lbs. Our Lift Trucks and Wheel Loaders are designed for quality performance, easy serviceability, and operational efficiency.

TMX SHIPPING CO., INC. BOOTH E 6

727 Arendell Street Morehead City, NC 28557 252-726-1111 www.tmxship.com Contact: Curtis Struyk at info@tmxship.com TMX Shipping Co. is an International Freight Forwarder specializing in the export of wood products. They provide ocean freight, trucking, rail, USDA inspection and fumigation services. They also file AES and prepare all

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2 Lincrest Street Syosset, NY 11791 516-324-6865 Contact: Lishan Zhong at trnlumber@gmail.com TianRun International is the largest and most professional North American hardwood distributor in Asia. They were voted as a leading wood enterprise by Chinese Central Television for their high quality and superior reputation. TianRun International, with 28,000 square meters of warehouse space, can deliver a variety of North American hardwoods of the highest quality from sustainable forest resources.

Their success is based on honesty, experience and professionalism, which produces the most comprehensive customer service available in Asia today.

TROPICAL FOREST PRODUCTS BOOTH I 2

6200 Tomken Rd Mississauga, ON, L4W 2S6 514-660-9206 www.tropicalforestproducts.com Contact: Jordan Dery at jordan@tfpwood.com Tropical Forest Products is a hardwood distributor located in Mississauga, Ontario. They carry 25 different species of exotic and domestic hardwood on the ground and they specialize in imports.

TS MANUFACTURING CO. BOOTH F 6

2 Fleetwood Road Lindsay, ON, K9V 6H4 705-324-3762 www.tsman.com Contact: Riley Smith at rileys@tsman.com TS Manufacturing designs & manufactures a complete line of machinery, controls and optimization focused on the Hardwood Sawmill. From Log Handling, Merchandising and Debarking through to Primary breakdown systems like Band Headrig Carriages, Sharp Chain or C-Frame Systems, through Horizontal & Vertical Resaws, Thin Kerf Straight & Curve Sawing Gangs, to Transverse and Lineal Optimized Board Edgers – TS’ nearly 50 years of experience providing solutions to hardwood mills’ problems can be incorporated with our industry leading controls, software and support to overcome any challenge. And that’s without going into our industry leading Trimming, Grading, Sorting & Stacking lines for both Green and Dry systems.

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MEET THE EXHIBITORS U-C COATINGS, LLC BOOTH E 4

VISIONTALLY – INDUSTRIAL VISION SYSTEMS, INC. BOOTH E 3

2250 Fillmore Ave. Buffalo, NY 14214 716-833-9366 www.uccoatings.com Contact: Chris Fehr at chris@uccoatings.com

888 Sussex Blvd.

Broomall, PA 19008 215-393-5300 www. VisionTally.com Contact: Paul Bennett at Sales@VisionTally.com

U-C Coatings is a Buffalo-based manufacturer of premium wood protection products including Anchorseal, Contechem, Bates and Seal-Once. Their best-in-class products are used in logging and lumber production, wood products manufacturing, woodworking and wood decking markets. Their main goal is to increase customer yields and reduce wasted product.

VisionTally, from IVSi, is The standard is end-tally accuracy. Trusted by over 85 locations, VisionTally has surpassed 5 Million bundle scans measuring both ends at once. Efficient, Reliable, Accurate. Located in South-East Pennsylvania.

USNR BOOTH I 24

10 Eleventh Street Elkins, WV 26241 304-636-9542 www.westvirginiahaz.com Contact: Roberta Baylor at pceda@prestonwva.com

PO Box 310 Woodland, WA 98674 360-225-8267 www.usnr.com Contact: Chad Smith at chad.smith@usnr.com USNR is a clear leader for optimized hardwood applications. Now with Deep Learning artificial intelligence, mills can take automated grading to the highest level on the market today, benefiting from more accurate grade solutions and faster start-ups. Our scanning and optimization systems increase recovery and yield, capturing the most value from every piece. Software tools enhance your profitability with sophisticated production control. USNR’s long 100-year history has resulted in an extensive range of products including state-of-the-art machinery, controls, and automation systems for sawmills, planer mills, and lumber drying.

Contact USNR for a solution to your processing challenges.

VECOPLAN, LLC BOOTH D 21

5708 Uwharrie Road Archdale, NC 27263 336-861-6070 www.vecoplanllc.com Contact: Bill Miller at Info@VecoplanLLC.com Vecoplan has established itself as the gold standard of industrial wood shredders, not just because of their universal applicability, but even more for their reliability, and ease of use. Vecoplan wood grinders & chippers are first and foremost built for reliability to recycle wood. This includes low speed/high torque design, high output “Torsion Point” cutting rotors, robotically welded, stress-free frames, oversized drive trains, heavy outboard spherical roller bearings, rugged hydraulics, built-in tramp metal protection, and overall heavy-duty construction.

If you have wood scrap or need to recycle wood, Vecoplan has a wood grinder that is perfect for you.

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WEST VIRGINIA HARDWOOD ALLIANCE ZONE BOOTH B 2

WOOD COMPONENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (WCMA) BOOTH K 16

PO Box 662 Lindstrom, MN 55045 651-332-6332 www.WCMA.com Contact: Amy Snell at amy@wcma.com

The Wood Component Manufacturers Association (WCMA) represents manufacturers of dimension and wood component products who can supply any component you might need for cabinetry, furniture, architectural millwork, closets, flooring, staircases, building materials, and decorative/specialty wood products made from hardwoods, softwoods, and a variety of engineered wood materials. WCMA member companies are located throughout the United States and Canada.

WOOD-MIZER BOOTH C 10

8180 West 10th Street Indianapolis, IN 46214 800-553-0182 www.woodmizer.com Contact: Randy Panko at rpanko@woodmizer.com Since 1982, Wood-Mizer has earned the reputation of a world-leading wood processing equipment manufacturer with a strong legacy from its innovative sawmilling products. From forest to final form, WoodMizer offers an extensive line of equipment including narrowband portable and industrial sawmills, wideband sawmilling equipment, band resaws, board edgers, wood kilns, planer/moulders, firewood processing equipment, pallet recycling equipment, material handling equipment, bandsaw blades and blade maintenance equipment for woodworking/ forestry hobbyists and professionals all over the world. Their specialists are experienced and dedicated to assisting all members of the industry with industrial wood processing, pallet manufacturing and pallet recycling.

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NHLA PROVIDES EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO IMPROVE YOUR BOTTOM LINE Register for classes at www.nhla.com/Education.

JULY

19-22 Intro to Hardwood Lumber Grading

Intro class to gain a basic understanding of the NHLA hardwood lumber grading rules and how the rules affect the value of lumber.

Hosted by: Forcey Lumber & Veneer and Walker Lumber Venue: YMCA Bigler Location: Bigler, PA Instructor: Tom Byers, NHLA National Inspector

JULY

27-29 Intro to Hardwood Lumber Grading

Intro class to gain a basic understanding of the NHLA hardwood lumber grading rules and how the rules affect the value of lumber.

AUGUST

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

16-27

30-Sept. 1

13-17

Inspector Training School Online Training Program MODULE 1

Intro to Hardwood Lumber Grading

Intro to Hardwood Lumber Grading

Two weeks of hands-on training.

Venue: NHLA Headquarters Location: Memphis, TN

Hosted by: Ron Jones Hardwoods Venue: Franklin Industrial & Commercial Development Authority Location: Franklin, PA

Module 2: Online study Module 3: Three weeks hands-on training and final testing at NHLA headquarters.

Instructor: Tom Byers, NHLA National Inspector

Instructor: Roman Matyushchenko, ITS Instructor

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Intro class to gain a basic understanding of the NHLA hardwood lumber grading rules and how the rules affect the value of lumber.

Intro class to gain a basic understanding of the NHLA hardwood lumber grading rules and how the rules affect the value of lumber.

Venue: NHLA Headquarters Location: Memphis, TN

Hosted by: Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen's Association Venue: Wood-Mizer, LLC Location: Indianapolis, IN

Instructor: Roman Matyushchenko, ITS Instructor

Instructor: Kevin Evilsizer, NHLA National Inspector

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COVID-19 IMPACT:

At the time of publication, these educational courses are being offered.

However, due to the unknowns of the COVID-19 pandemic please visit nhla.com for the latest information or call NHLA headquarters at 901-377-1818 to confirm that these courses are taking place.

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

13-Nov. 5

4-6

4-15

Inspector Training School 196th Class

Intro to Hardwood Lumber Grading

Inspector Training School Online Training Program MODULE 1

29-Dec. 10

Traditional 8-week hands-on training to achieve the certificate of completion in Hardwood Lumber Inspection.

Venue: NHLA Headquarters Location: Memphis, TN Instructor: Roman Matyushchenko, ITS Instructor

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Intro class to gain a basic understanding of the NHLA hardwood lumber grading rules and how the rules affect the value of lumber.

Venue: Northwest Hardwoods - Marion Branch Location: Marion, NC Instructor: Mark Depp, NHLA National Inspector

Two weeks of hands-on training.

Venue: Northwest Hardwoods - Marion Branch Location: Marion, NC Module 2: Online study Module 3: Three weeks handson training and final testing at NHLA headquarters.

Instructor: Mark Depp, NHLA National Inspector

Inspector Training School Online Training Program MODULE 1 Two weeks of hands-on training.

Venue: NHLA Headquarters Location: Memphis, TN Module 2: Online study Module 3: Three weeks handson training and final testing at NHLA headquarters.

Instructor: Roman Matyushchenko, ITS Instructor

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MEET THE SPONSORS

Thank You 2021 NHLA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXHIBIT SHOWCASE SPONSORS

*as of June 21, 2021

PREMIER SPONSOR

ALDER LEVEL Cascade Hardwood, LLC WALNUT LEVEL Northwest Hardwoods Nyle Dry Kilns TS Manufacturing CHERRY LEVEL Baillie Lumber, Co. BPM Lumber LLC Breeze Dried, Inc. Cole Hardwood, Inc. Continental Underwriters, Inc. DMSi Software King City Northway Forwarding Ltd. Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance, Co. TMX Shipping, Co. U-C Coatings LLC UCS Forest Group USNR

WHITE OAK LEVEL Tropical Forest Products BIRCH LEVEL Ressources Lumber, Inc. MAPLE LEVEL Abenaki Timber Corp.

Classic American Hardwoods Forestry Systems, Inc. JoeScan Matson Lumber Co. SII Dry Kilns Tioga Hardwoods, Inc.

RED OAK LEVEL A. W. Stiles Contractors Inc. Alan McIlvain Co. Atlanta Hardwood Corp.

Cummings Lumber Co., Inc. Frank Miller Lumber Co., Inc. Hardwood Industries, Inc. Kuehne + Nagel, Inc. McClain Forest Products, LLC MOPAC Lumber Company Paw Taw John Services, Inc. Pike Lumber Company, Inc. Swaner Hardwood TRN USA Forest LLC Taylor Group Wheeland Lumber Co., Inc.

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No refunds will be made for cancellations made after September 16, 2021. All refund requests must be made to registration@nhla.com.

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Grand Finale Dinner Fri., Sept. 24 Thursday Night Reception Thurs., Sept. 23

Welcome Reception Wed., Sept. 22

RETURN THIS COMPLETED FORM ALONG WITH YOUR PAYMENT TO: Credit card payments NHLA | PO Box 34518 | Memphis, TN 38184-0518 | Fax 901-399-7591 All other payments NHLA | PO Box 1000 #886 | Memphis, TN 38148-0886 Questions regarding registration should be directed to the Registation Help Desk at 901-399-7566 or registration@nhla.com.

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Anyone NOT paying full convention registration may attend the Welcome Reception and the Thursday Night Reception at a cost of $45 each US per person, and the Grand Finale Dinner at a cost of $150 US per person.

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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.

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