July 2022 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 2022

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NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase Cleveland, Ohio

CONTENTS July 2022 • Issue 235

WHAT'S INSIDE feature 10 Wednesday Schedule of Events 10 10 12

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Daily Schedule Special Event: Welcome Reception Special Events: North American Forest Foundation Annual Golf Tournament and Annual ITSEF 50/50 Fundraising Event

Daily Schedule Opening Session: Keynote Speaker Chester Elton Education Sessions Special Events: Exhibitor Appreciation Reception, NHLA Inspector Training School Alumni Reception and Rock N Roll Hardwoods (Rock & Roll Hall of Fame After Hours Event)

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Daily Schedule General Session Educational Seminars Special Event: I Love Rock & Roll Gala

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President's Message 2022 NHLA Convention Sponsors Registration Information Exhibit Showcase Information 2022 NHLA Convention Exhibitors 2022 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.

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.

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 Dallin Brooks Executive Director Amanda Boutwell Marketing and Communications Manager

Stephanie VanDystadt DV Hardwoods, Inc. Membership & Networking

Desirée Freeman Controller

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Julia Ganey Member Relations Manager

Burt Craig Matson Lumber Company Membership

John Hester Director of Membership and Business Development Renee Hornsby Director of Marketing/ Communications Jens Lodholm Data Administration Specialist Carol McElya Inspector Training School Administrator

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

ITS/Continuing Education

Vicky Quiñones Simms Membership Development Manager

George Swaner Swaner Hardwood Communications & Marketing

Dana Spessert Chief Inspector

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

Roman Matyushchenko ITS Instructor and Associate Dean of Education

Melissa Ellis Smith Graphic Designer

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Rich Solano Pike Lumber Company, Inc. Structure

Joe Snyder Fitzpatrick & Weller, Inc. Rules

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President's MESSAGE

WE’RE EXCITED TO

Welcome You

TO CLEVELAND, OHIO

Hello Everyone,

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eptember 21-23, NHLA will host our Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase in Cleveland, Ohio. This convention promises a return to normalcy after the last two years of dealing with COVID-19. Early registration is up approximately 25% from last year’s sign-ups.

With many of our members within driving distance, this convention promises to be well attended.

An extra benefit of this year’s convention will be the introduction of our new Executive Director, Dallin Brooks. Dallin will be giving an address at our morning session and present throughout the conference. He looks forward to meeting as many members and industry friends as possible.

NHLA is proud to announce the Rossi Group as the 2022 Premier Convention Sponsor. A special thank you goes out to Ted Rossi and his team for their continued support of the Association and the Annual Convention.

There is no greater opportunity for networking in our industry than what will happen in Cleveland. Where else can you interact with so many hardwood industry leaders in such a short period of time for so little cost? Additionally, NHLA is focused on providing value 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 help you improve your performance regardless of your position in your company.

One of the most significant issues we face every day is having enough labor to make our businesses run successfully. Hiring, training, developing, and retaining employees is critical to all our companies. As a result of this industry-wide concern, our keynote speaker at our Opening Session on September 22nd will be Chester Elton. Chester is a #1 best-selling business author and expert on organizational culture, employee engagement, and teamwork.

He has spent two decades helping clients engage their employees on strategy, vision, and values. In his provocative, inspiring, and always entertaining talks, Chester provides real solutions to leaders looking to build culture, drive innovation, and enhance wellness.

Research from more than one million working adults supports Elton’s work, revealing the proven secrets behind high-performance cultures and teams.

Other key events at this year’s convention include the North American Forest Foundation’s golf tournament, the “We Will Rock You”

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Opening Welcome Reception sponsored by Cascade Hardwoods, and “Rock ’n Roll Hardwoods,” an evening get together at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame sponsored by Northwest Hardwoods. The “I Love Rock & Roll Gala” will close out the convention.

Scheduled educational opportunities include: “Advancements in Hardwood CLT” with Dr. Henry Quesada from Purdue University and Brian Bond from Virginia Tech. This event is sponsored by A.W. Stiles Contractors, Inc. “Planes, Trains, and Supply Chains” with Dr. Tom Goldsby, Professor of Logistics from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business. This event is sponsored by Carbotech – Autolog.

“Enhancing Access to Export Markets in a Time of Global Transformation” with Mike Snow, Executive Director of AHEC. This event is sponsored by Kuehne + Nagel, Inc. There are a lot of great events planned. This convention presents the opportunity for one of your best investments of the year. We look forward to seeing you in Cleveland.

In closing, let me give you a takeaway to consider. Hiring people today is the most difficult it has been in the last 40 years. Where does one start to make an improvement with employees in your company? What kind of culture will encourage employees to continue to stay and work with you? Answering these questions from each of our individual perspectives would produce different answers. However, I think there would be two main themes that would be dominant answers. For a good employee to remain in long-term employ, I believe they need to feel appreciated for their work. In addition, I think they need to feel that the company cares about them. Think about being part of a culture that genuinely appreciates and cares about its fellow employees. If your company could provide a workplace that offers these two traits, I believe you will have greater longevity with your employees.

Best wishes for your continued health and success. May God bless you, your families, and your business in 2022.

Jeff Wirkkala, NHLA President Hardwood Industries, Inc.

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ADVERTISER INDEX 13

A.W. Stiles Contractors, Inc.

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Abenaki Timber Corp.

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Ally Global Logistics LLC

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American Wood Technology

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Baillie Lumber Co.

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Breeze Dried, Inc.

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Cascade Hardwood

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Cole Hardwood, Inc.

29

Continental Underwriters, Inc.

IFC DMSi 37

Eagle Machinery & Supply, Inc.

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Forestry Systems, Inc.

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Hurst Boiler

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JoeScan

3

King City/Northway Forwarding, LTD

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Kuehne + Nagel, Inc.

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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

IBC Pike Lumber Company, Inc. 27

Ressourcres Lumber, Inc.

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Robinson Lumber

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Rossi Group

43

Sii Dry Kilns

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TMX Shipping Co., Inc.

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Tropical Forest Products

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U•C Coatings, LLC

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Upper Canada Forest Products, Ltd

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USNR

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Meet the

SPONSORS

We Salute You! 2022 NHLA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXHIBIT SHOWCASE SPONSORS

*as of June 16, 2022

PREMIER SPONSOR

PINNACLE LEVEL Northwest Hardwoods

WHITE OAK LEVEL Tropical Forest Products

ALDER LEVEL Cascade Hardwood

BIRCH LEVEL Ressources Lumber, Inc.

WALNUT LEVEL UCS Forest Products

MAPLE LEVEL Abenaki Timber Corp.

Ally Global Logistics, LLC BID Group Technologies LTD Eagle Machinery & Supply, Inc. Hurst Boiler & Welding Co., Inc. Matson Lumber Co. Robinson Lumber Company TMX Shipping, Co., Inc.

CHERRY LEVEL Baillie Lumber, Co. Breeze Dried, Inc. Cole Hardwood, Inc. Continental Underwriters, Inc. DMSi/eLIMBS DMSi/TallyExpress King City Forwarding USA Nyle Dry Kilns Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance, Co. SII Dry Kilns U-C Coatings LLC USNR

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

Carbotech - Autolog EZ Log Company, Inc. Frank Miller Lumber Co., Inc. Kuehne + Nagel, Inc. Legacy Wood Products McClain Forest Products, LLC Quality Hardwoods, Ltd.

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We deliver a world class selection of hardwoods – including the gold standard in cherry – all sorted, milled and dried to tolerances, consistencies, and yields that were not even possible five years ago.

Visit us www.rossilumber.com or call 860-632-3505

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Registration

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

Registration Fees

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(July 1 – Sept. 21) Sept. 22 Member $700 $750 Member Spouse $475 $525 Non-Member $950 $1000 Non-Member Spouse $675 $725 One-Day Pass Member $400 $400 One-Day Pass Non-Member $600 $600 *(Thursday Only)

*Does not include admission to the Welcome Reception or Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

NAME BADGES A 2022 NHLA Convention name badge is required for admittance to ANY and ALL functions.

Bring a Guest:

Bring a non-registered guest to the Wednesday night reception for $50 each. Wristbands can be purchased in advance or on-site. Name tags will not be issued.

HOTEL INFORMATION To book a hotel room for the 2022 NHLA Annual Convention, you must FIRST register for the convention. Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email containing links to book a hotel room at the NHLA rate. You can only book a hotel room after you complete convention registration.

Hilton Cleveland Downtown

(The Hilton is attached to the Convention Center) Ticket sales to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame event on 100 Lakeside Avenue East Thursday are for Registered Convention Attendees Only. Guest Cleveland, Ohio 44114 only tickets with no convention registration will not be sold.

NHLA guest room rate is $229++ Bring a non-registered guest to the Friday Night Gala for $150. Tickets for the gala must be purchased in advance only. No on-site tickets allowed.

HUNTINGTON CONVENTION CENTER The Huntington Convention Center Will Host All Convention Activities.

Located in the heart of downtown Cleveland, the Huntington Convention Center campus is a convenient downtown location The Center is located within walking distance of exceptional restaurants, art galleries, theaters, entertainment districts, and professional sports venues. All NHLA Convention events will take place at the Huntington Convention Center located at 300 Lakeside Avenue. The Center is connected to the Hilton Cleveland Downtown and across the street from the Cleveland Marriott at Key Tower. www.clevelandconventions.com

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The last day to book is Monday, August 29, 2022

Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower (The Marriot is directly across the street from the Convention Center) 1360 West Mall Drive Cleveland, Ohio 44114 NHLA Room Block Rate: $194 ++ The last day to book is Monday, August 29, 2022

BEWARE of Unofficial Housing Agencies!

NHLA does not use an outside agency for hotel rooms and will not solicit hotel rooms to you directly. BE AWARE of HOTEL SCAMMERS. DO NOT book with an outside agency!

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Shipping should be simple. Working with Ally Global Logistics ensures just that. From the moment you request a quote to final delivery, you deserve peace of mind that our experienced team is ready to deliver.

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Wednesday SCHEDULE

DAY 1 AGENDA WEDNESDAY 9|21

All events will take place at the Huntington Convention Center (HCC) unless otherwise noted.

7am

North American Forest Foundation Golf Tournament † | StoneWater Golf Club

Noon–2pm

NHLA Registration Desk Open For Exhibitors ONLY! | HCC Atrium

2pm–5pm

Exhibitor Setup | Exhibit Hall A

2pm–6pm

NHLA Registration Desk Open for all Attendees! | HCC Atrium

3pm–5pm

American Hardwood Export Council Board Meeting*

3pm–5pm

American Walnut Manufacturers Association Meeting*

3:30pm–5:30pm

North American Forest Foundation Meeting*

6pm–7:30pm

WE WILL ROCK YOU - Welcome Reception | HCC Atrium Ballroom Sponsored by Cascade Hardwood (Name tag or wrist band is required)

7:30pm–10pm

NHLA Board of Manager’s Dinnerº | Hilton Hotel 3rd Floor Center Street Room Sponsored by TMX Shipping, Co., Inc.

* Members Only º By Invitation Only

† Pre-registration Required Schedule subject to change.

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WELCOME RECEPTION Wednesday, September 21 at 6pm HCC Atrium Ballroom Sponsored by Cascade Hardwood Join us for a Rock ‘n Welcome Reception to celebrate the start of the 2022 NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase. Get into the networking groove while enjoying food, cocktails, and conversation as you catch up with friends and make new connections.

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. Guest tickets are $50pp and can be purchased at the registration desk.

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Special EVENTS

NORTH AMERICAN FOREST FOUNDATION GOLF CLASSIC Wednesday, September 21 8am Shotgun Start StoneWater Golf Club The North American Forest Foundation will host its 2022 Golf Classic in conjunction with the NHLA Convention at the StoneWater Golf Club. StoneWater Golf Club is a semi-private club situated within the private Aberdeen Community of Highland Heights, Ohio. Please take part and help support the North American Forest Foundation.

For questions about registration for the NAFF Golf Classic, please contact Allison DeFord at adeford@northamericanforestfoundation.org.

To register for the golf tournament visit https://northamericanforestfoundation.org/ naff-golf-classic/ Player registration is $275 pp $300 pp after Aug. 1, 2022 (includes breakfast/lunch) Course Information: StoneWater Golf Club One Club Drive | Highland Heights, OH 44143 440-461-4653 | www.stonewatergolf.com

ITSEF ANNUAL 50/50 DRAWING Drawing will take place on Friday, September 23 at the Gala How would you like to take home $12,500?

The Inspector Training School Educational Foundation 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, Brooks Murphy, Class 181 Your donation at work!

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To purchase a ticket, stop by the ITSEF stand – Booth 804 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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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 W W W. N H L A .C O M

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When our customers see the UCS tree, they know they are getting the best.

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Thank you to our hardwood supplier partners!

We deliver your high quality lumber to our most discerning customers every day. We are grateful to work with our suppliers to consistently add value to our customers’ businesses.

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Thursday SCHEDULE

DAY 2 AGENDA

THURSDAY 9|22

All events will take place at the Huntington Convention Center (HCC) unless otherwise noted.

7am – 3pm

NHLA Registration Desk Open! | HCC Atrium

7am–8am

Breakfast Buffet for All Convention Attendees | HCC Atrium Sponsored by SII Dry Kilns

8am–10am

Opening Session with Keynote Speaker Chester Elton | HCC Atrium Ballroom

10am – 4pm

Exhibit Showcase Open | Exhibit Hall A

10:30am-11:30am

Education Session

11:30am-1pm

Lunch Buffet for All Convention Attendees in the Exhibit Showcase | Exhibit Hall A

3pm–4pm

Education Session: Advancements in Hardwood CLT with Dr. Henry Quesada (Purdue Univeristy), Ishan Abeysekera (Arup), Dr. Brian Bond (Virginia Tech), Brant Cobb (Texas CLT), Tom Inman (AHMI) and David Venables (AHEC) Sponsored by A.W. Stiles Contractors, Inc.

4pm–5pm

Exhibitor Appreciation Reception Sponsored by Robinson Lumber Company

4pm–5pm

NHLA Inspector Training School Alumni Reception Sponsored by Cole Hardwood, Inc.

6:30pm

Rock 'n Roll Hardwoods at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame After Hours Event† | Rock & Roll Hall (Ticket Required)

of Fame Sponsored by Northwest Hardwoods

* Members Only º By Invitation Only

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Opening Session KEYNOTE SPEAKER Chester Elton Thursday, September 22 at 8am In a recent NHLA membership survey, more than 60% of respondents identified employee hiring and retention as their number-one issue. With this statistic in mind, NHLA is thrilled to welcome Chester Elton as the 2022 keynote speaker; someone who can bring value and real-world solutions and ideas to a challenge facing the hardwood industry every day.

One of today’s most influential voices in workplace trends, Chester Elton, has spent two decades helping clients engage their employees to execute on strategy, vision, and values. In his provocative, inspiring, and always entertaining talks, #1 bestselling leadership author Chester Elton provides real solutions to leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation, and lead a multi-generational workforce. Elton’s work is supported by research with more than 850,000 working adults, revealing the proven secrets behind high-performance cultures and teams.

He has been called the “apostle of appreciation” by Canada’s Globe and Mail, “creative and refreshing”, by the New York Times, and a “must read for modern managers” by CNN. Elton is co-author of the multiple award-winning New York Times and #1 USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling leadership book, All In, The Carrot Principle, and The Best Team Wins. His books have been translated in more than 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies worldwide.

You can find Chester on social media including Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

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Education SESSION

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 3-4pm | Atrium Ballroom

ADVANCEMENTS IN HARDWOOD CLT, A PANEL DISCUSSION Sponsored by A.W. Stiles Contractors, Inc. Hardwood lumber is making its way into the timber market, specifically in the manufacturing of cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels. The structural market in the United States and Canada is dominated by softwood lumber species where hardwood lumber is used mostly for furniture, exports, flooring and molding, pallets, and railroad ties.

Over the last 10 years industries, associations, universities, and the federal government have led several initiatives to establish a market for hardwood lumber as raw material for CLT production, with a focus on using yellow poplar or tulip wood. This species is considered because it is abundant, sustainable, and brings excellent strength, machinability, and aesthetic properties.

Joint work among the different stakeholders on hardwood CLT has focused on various aspects including supply, manufacturing, structural grading, panel performance, and testing. Results are very promising. The last piece of the puzzle for the working partnership is to include yellow poplar CLT panels in the APA-PRG 320 standard. This standard provides the guidelines and technical specifications for the use and manufacturing of CLT panels in the United States and Canada.

This panel will discuss past, current, and future challenges, problems, and opportunities for using yellow poplar for the manufacturing of CLT panels. The panel includes different perspectives, including yellow poplar manufacturers, architects, university researchers, industry representatives, and CLT manufacturers. Come and join us! This will be a great opportunity to learn more about the effort.

Dr. Henry Quesada is an Assistant Director of Extension and Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Program Leader at Purdue University. Henry oversees the programming, strategic direction, financial aspects, and policy of ANR Extension Programs. Before moving to Purdue, Henry developed an international program on continuous improvement, product development, and new markets for forest products industries at Virginia Tech.

Henry has been instrumental in the developments to incorporate hardwood species into the mass timber market.

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Dr. Brian H. Bond serves as professor and extension specialist focusing on improving the sustainable use and manufacturing of wood products. He has 24 years of experience in wood drying, sawmill performance, and the performance of wood products (flooring, furniture, etc.). Dr. Bond’s current research includes expanding use of hardwoods in cross laminated timber (CLT), specifically on methods to economically produce structurally graded hardwood lumber. He has been teaching classes, conducting research and supporting the wood products industry as a faculty member Virginia Tech since 2022.

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Education Ishan Abeysekera is one of Arup’s experts in timber engineering.

In addition to project work he is also involved in writing the next version of Eurocode 5 (the Europewide timber design standard).

He is also a guest lecturer at Imperial College and Cambridge.

Within Arup he delivers training on timber, buckling, and existing buildings to engineers around the world. He also provides AdHoc specialist advice to colleagues around the Arup globe. He was the engineer behind the Smile, showcasing the potential of hardwood timber and has also acted as a specialist timber advisor on Arup’s design of the Haut building in the Netherlands.

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Tom Inman is president of Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers, Inc. (AHMI), a regional trade association headquartered in High Point, North Carolina. The group has 200 member companies and was formed in 1928 to promote the Appalachian hardwood resource and ensure a future supply. Inman joined AHMI in 1994 and was named president in 2006. He developed AHMI’s successful Certified Appalachian Legal & Sustainable program and serves on the Board of Directors for the American Hardwood Export Council, the Real American Hardwood Coalition, and the Fellowship of Christian Lumbermen.

David Venables is the European Director for the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC). He has held this position since 2000 and, under his direction, AHEC has become one of the most creative and effective wood promoters in Europe. David has been instrumental in getting some of world’s top designers and architects to collaborate with AHEC and innovate with American hardwoods. He has also been behind the American hardwood industry’s unique and innovative global environmental strategy, and pioneering work into the structural use of hardwood, including CLT. David has a specialist wood background, with a BSc in Timber Technology and more than thirty-five years of experience in the international marketing of hardwood. He is an experienced speaker, frequently making presentations on American hardwoods to trade, manufacturing and design audiences worldwide.

Not pictured: Brant Cobb, CEO at Texas CLT

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Thursday SCHEDULE

Thursday Special Events EXHIBITOR APPRECIATION RECEPTION Thursday, September 22 at 4pm Sponsored by Robinson Lumber Company 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 2023 Convention in Louisville, Kentucky.

Exhibitors ONLY!

NHLA INSPECTOR TRAINING SCHOOL ALUMNI RECEPTION Thursday, September 22 at 4pm 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!

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ROCK N ROLL HARDWOODS: ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME AFTER HOURS EVENT Thursday, September 22 at 6:30pm | Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Sponsored by Northwest Hardwoods Hendrix’s Strat, Page’s Les Paul, Tom Petty’s Rickenbacker. The guitars they played made them legends. In a way, they owe it to hardwoods. Without hardwoods, there’s no guitar. Without guitars, there’s no Rock and Roll.

Images courtesy of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Spend the evening with NHLA and NWH, celebrating the history of Rock and Roll and Hardwoods at the one-and-only Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Just steps from the convention center, you’re invited to partake in a few cocktails, nosh a bit, and reconnect with new and old industry friends. Take the evening to stroll through the Hall’s world-class exhibits; join our scavenger hunt for a chance to win a host of prizes; and bid for a custom PRS or Fender guitar (and other awesome items), to benefit the Real American Hardwood Coalition and the promotion of hardwoods.

From Alder to Ash, Basswood to Poplar, hardwoods are the heart of Rock & Roll.

That means we rock! Come celebrate and party with us!

Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Register for this special event when completing convention registration. *Convention Registration Required. | Tickets are just $15.

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Friday

SCHEDULE

DAY 3 AGENDA

FRIDAY 9|23

All events will take place at the Huntington Convention Center (HCC) unless otherwise noted.

7am – 3pm

NHLA Registration Desk Open! | HCC Atrium

7am–8am

Fellowship of Christian Lumbermen*

7am–8:45am

Canadian Hardwood Bureau Breakfast & Meeting*

8am–9am

Breakfast Buffet for All Convention Attendees | HCC Atrium Sponsored by Ressources Lumber, Inc.

9am–10am

General Session | Atrium Ballroom Includes board elections with a new Vice President and a presentation by Real American Hardwood Coalition Sponsored by Pennsylvania Lumbermen's Mutual Insurance Co.

10am – 3pm

Exhibit Showcase Open | Exhibit Hall A

11am-Noon

Education Session: Planes, Trains, and Supply Chains with Dr. Tom Goldsby | Atrium Ballroom Sponsored by Carbotech-Autolog

11:30am-1:00pm

Lunch for All Convention Attendees in the Exhibit Showcase | Exhibit Hall A

3pm–4pm

Education Session: Enhancing Access to Export Markets in a Time of Global Transformation with Mike Snow, Executive Director of AHEC | Atrium Ballroom Sponsored by Kuehne + Nagel, Inc.

6pm–11pm

I LOVE Rock & Roll Gala† | 3rd Floor Hilton Hotel Passing of the President's Gavel, dinner, cocktails, entertainment and LIVE Dueling Pianos

* Members Only º By Invitation Only

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An Experience Designed Around You. Hardwoods is an industry rooted in building trusting relationships. By focusing on each of our customers as our most important customer, we are able to learn and grow together every step of the way. Whether it’s species, supply, specialized production or logistics, we take the time to understand our customers’ needs so we can take care of them.

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General Session ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING Friday, September 23 at 9am Sponsored by Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company

Every year, NHLA members gather at the Convention to discuss the business of the Association.

The schedule for the 2022 General Session includes elections to the NHLA Board of Managers with a new Vice President and a presentation by Real American Hardwood Coalition.

What will you LEARN from the Real American Hardwood Presenation?

Real American Hardwood will inspire imagination, evoke emotion, provide education, and spark consumers to be REAL - choose hardwood.

The presentation will offer the latest in this domestic promotion campaign that appeals to consumers’ emotional side.

RAH uses visual imagery, a few words, and outstanding video to touch the hearts and consciousness of consumers by portraying hardwoods as the healthiest choice. The campaign helps consumers understand that the choices they make MATTER to those who matter most in their lives.

The new website peels back the layers to tell the story, just like the rings of a tree tell the story of its life. The site is as subtle as the “b” in subtle, in how it PROMOTES the environmental advantages of hardwoods, while pointing out the shortcomings of competitive materials.

RAH guides consumers to choose the most stylish and healthiest products for their families, while making them feel good about their choices for the planet’s future. Join this session to learn how you can ENGAGE with this exciting promotion. www.realamericanhardwood.org

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Education SESSIONS

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 11am-Noon | Atrium Ballroom

PLANES, TRAINS, AND SUPPLY CHAINS Sponsored by Carbotech-Autolog Is a normal supply chain in the future? Supply chain issues: we all have them but what’s the reason and when will things get back to normal? Join Dr. Tom Goldsby – co-faculty director for the Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee’s Haslam College of Business, as he lays out the landscape of supply chain issues affecting the hardwood industry.

Dr. Tom Goldsby is the Dee and Jimmy Haslam Chair of Logistics at the Haslam College of Business, University of Tennessee-Knoxville. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Evansville, M.B.A. from the University of Kentucky, and Ph.D. in Marketing and Logistics from Michigan State University.

Dr. Goldsby is immediate-past Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Business Logistics and former Editor-in-Chief of Transportation Journal. He serves as Co-Faculty Director for the Global Supply Chain Institute at the Haslam College. His research interests include logistics strategy, supply chain integration, and the theory and practice of lean and agile supply chain strategies. He has published more than 100 articles in academic and professional journals and serves as a frequent speaker at academic conferences, executive education seminars, and professional meetings.

Professor Goldsby is author of five books: Logistics Management: Enhancing Competitiveness and Customer Value (MyEducator, 2015), The Definitive Guide to Transportation (Financial Times, 2014), Global Macrotrends and Their Impact on Supply Chain Management (Financial Times, 2013), Lean Six Sigma Logistics: Strategic Development to Operational Success (J. Ross Publishing, 2005), and The Design and Management of Sustainable Supply Chains (Cambridge University Press, under development).

Dr. Goldsby is a recipient of multiple best paper awards and he has received recognition for excellence in teaching at the University of Tennessee, The Ohio State University, University of Kentucky, and Iowa State University. In 2019, he was recognized as a “Rainmaker” by DC Velocity magazine and received the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award from Supply Chain Leaders in Action (SCLA).

Dr. Goldsby delivered a course on Business Operations for The Great Courses’ Critical Business Skills series in 2015, which continues to rate as a bestselling Nonfiction/Business title at Audible.com, and was rated among the Top 50 bestsellers (#27) among all audiobooks during Summer 2020 by Newsweek. His supply chain and logistics insights have been sought by a wide assortment of media outlets, ranging from NBC News to the Wall Street Journal and National Geographic.

Dr. Goldsby has supervised more than 100 Lean/Six Sigma supply chain projects with industry partners, chaired nine Ph.D. dissertations, and served as an investigator on multiple federally funded research projects, exceeding $3.5 million in grant proceeds. In his spare time, Dr. Goldsby competes as one of the top masters (over-40) runners in America for distances between the mile and the marathon.

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Education SESSIONS

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 3-4pm | Atrium Ballroom

ENHANCING ACCESS TO EXPORT MARKETS IN A TIME OF GLOBAL TRANSFORMATION: Global climate change policies should offer major opportunities for hardwood exporters if we are prepared.

Sponsored by Kuehne + Nagel, Inc. To say that the past four years have been a roller coaster ride for the hardwood industry would be unfair to roller coasters. A trade war with our largest market, COVID shutdowns, supply chain disruptions, an unexpected boom in construction and home renovation markets, spiking energy costs, global inflation and now a land war in Europe engulfing two major hardwood producing nations have all conspired to create unprecedented challenges as well as opportunities for our industry. While it seems that we are always reacting to the next major disruption, it is vital that we don’t lose sight of the major long-term issues that confront us, including balancing species demand with what the forest provides and ensuring that American hardwoods are on solid footing when it comes to the environmental policies and consumer preferences that will determine the health of our industry moving forward.

Tackling deforestation has been catapulted to the top of the ‘climate change’ agenda and there is a global policy push to exclude products and materials from the market where there is a high risk of deforestation. On the face of it this should provide a competitive advantage for US hardwoods. However, any response to these new policies will need to be supported by evidence of “deforestation free status.” And herein lies the challenge for US hardwoods, how to find a way to provide independent documentary evidence while accepting that traditional “forest management unit” certification for many millions of small non-industrial landowners is simply not practical or cost effective. The answer may be found in the shift by European (and other) policy makers towards a riskbased approach to verification, involving a broad range of agricultural commodities, not just timber. This change in thinking, we (AHEC) believe, offers a really timely opportunity to strengthen our tools and communication around the sustainability of US hardwoods.

In this session, AHEC staff will discuss export trends and changes in environmental policies around the globe as well as outline what a potential “jurisdictional certification” program might look like for our industry, and the steps that AHEC has taken in that direction.

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.

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6pm – Reception 7pm – Dinner Served 8pm – Live Entertainment and Dancing We all know that Cleveland Rocks, so now, it’s time to party like the Rock Stars that you are. Get ready for a fun-filled night of live music, amazing performances, delicious food, fun giveaways and surprise guests.

You’re going to be entertained by a true dueling piano show featuring two Rock legends – Billy Joel and Elton John!

These two talented musicians will leave you thinking you enjoyed a concert with the real rockers.

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Exhibit Showcase Opens at 10am Lunch Served 11:30am-1pm DEMONSTRATION AREA SCHEDULE 11:00-11:30am | HMR Celebrates 100 Years!

1:15-1:45pm | A.I. in Hardwoods presented by DMSi 2:00-2:45pm | NHLA Industry Services Presentation

Friday, September 23

Exhibit Showcase Opens at 10am Lunch Served 11:30am-1pm DEMONSTRATION AREA SCHEDULE 11:00-11:45am | NHLA Industry Services Presentation 1:00-1:45pm | LORCAT: An Easy-to-Use Hardwood Log Recovery Tool 2:00-2:45pm Time Slot OPEN – email r.hornsby@nhla.com if interested

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MillTech Inventory Management Solutions Missouri Walnut NHLA NHLA Industry Services *DEMO* National Hardwood Magazine, Inc. North American Forest Foundation Nyle Dry Kilns Ohio Forestry Association Penn-Sylvan International, Inc. Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Co. Piche Precision Husky Corporation Quality Hardwoods Raptor Integration, Inc. Real American Hardwood Coalition Redwood Plastics and Rubber Ressources Lumber, Inc. Samuel Packaging Systems Group Signode Industrial Group Sii Dry Kilns TMX Shipping Co., Inc. TS Manufacturing Co. Taylor Group Tropical Forest Products U-C Coatings, LLC USNR Utility Composites Inc. VAB - Timber Automation VisionTally - Industrial Vision Systems, Inc. West Virginia Hardwood Alliance Zone Wood-Mizer

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AFS ENERGY SYSTEMS BOOTH 630 420 Oak Street Lemoyne, PA 17043 717-439-6495

www.afsenergy.com Contact: Jay Clark at jclark@afsenergy.com AFS Energy Systems is a leader in renewable energy and biomass combustion systems. AFS provides turnkey design/build energy solutions for businesses across North America. AFS products include biomass boiler systems, direct fired green sawdust burners, dust collection systems, fuel storage systems, material handling systems, boiler system retrofits, heat exchangers and engineering services. AFS provides field-driven innovations and leading-edge technology that will provide you with a cost effective and successful project completion.

AFS also provides custom metal fabrication throughout the US. State of the art equipment and an experienced fabrication team ensures that projects go out on time with zero defects. All systems are fabricated at our facilities in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania and installed by our field installation team.

APPALACHIAN HARDWOOD MANUFACTURERS, INC. BOOTH 810

816 Eastchester Drive High Point, NC 27262 336-885-8315 www.appalachianhardwood.org Contact: Tom Inman at tom@appalachianhardwood.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.

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A. W. STILES CONTRACTORS INC. BOOTH 620

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

ALLY GLOBAL LOGISTICS, LLC BOOTH 401

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 WOOD TECHNOLOGY, LLC BOOTH 331 2133 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd., Suite 12-339 Suwanee, GA 30024 404-520-0239 www.americanwoodtechnology.com Contact: Claus Staalner at Claus@staalner.com

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.

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Arxada BOOTH 720

1200 Bluegrass Lakes Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30004 470-504-1300 www.arxada.com Contact: Ken Trainor at ken.trainor@arxada.com Arxada is a global leader of innovative technologies that improve the performance of wood, making it resistant to termites, fungi, flame spread and smoke development, 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.

Visit www.WolmanizedWood.com for product information.

BANKS HARDWOODS, INC. BOOTH 716

69937 M 103 White Pigeon, MI 49099 269-483-2323 www.bankshardwoods.com Contact: Greg Ritchie at GregRitchie@bankshardwoods.com Banks Hardwoods was founded in 1985 and based in White Pigeon, Michigan. They kiln dry all Eastern hardwood species from the Northern and Appalachian regions, grade after surfacing, and ship all over the world. They have 2.5 million feet of kiln capacity and a diverse inventory selection to suit your customers’ needs. They pride themselves on their quality and service.

Their experienced team of professionals look forward to serving you.

It’s at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Solutions in the industry, empowering customers to achieve their best overall performance.

BID adds strategic value to its customers through its ability to provide complete, smart connected, turnkey manufacturing facilities that include engineering, project management, equipment, software, installation, startup, and after sales parts and services. BID is dedicated to delivering its customers performance, innovation, remarkable service, and results through continuous improvement of its products and services. The company has offices in 15 locations situated to serve its global customer base.

BLUE BOOK SERVICES, INC. BOOTH 529

845 E Geneva Rd. Carol Stream, IL 60187 630-668-3500 (753) www.lumberbluebook.com Contact: Trent Johnson at tjohnson@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 $2 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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2601 Withers Drive Hudson, NC 28638 828-394-7231 www.boldesigninc.com Contact: Brett Bollinger at brettbollinger@boldesigninc.com

Since 1924, the privately-owned BID Group has been providing industry-leading solutions for its highly valued customers in the wood processing industry. BID is a leader in Operational Lifecycle Excellence, transformational wood processing technologies, and integrated solutions.

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.

18095 Lapointe Street Mirabel, QC, J7J 1E3 Canada 450-435-2121 www.bidgroup.ca Contact: Anne-Marie Levesque at anne-marie.levesque@bidgroup.ca

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CASCADE HARDWOOD LLC BOOTH 334

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. Breeze Dried offer​s 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.

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

BRUNNER HILDEBRAND LUMBER DRY KILN CO. BOOTH 531

7516 Highway 70 S, Suite 170 Nashville, TN 37221 615-469-0745 www.bhl-drykilns.com Contact: Jos aan de Stegge at jos.aandestegge@brunner-hildebrand.com 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, heat-treat 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.

CARBOTECH-AUTOLOG BOOTH 523

Carbotech 2250, rue St-Jean Plessisville (Qc) Canada, G6L 2Y4 www.carbotech.ca Autolog 1240, Michèle-Bohec Blainville, Québec, J7C 5S4 www.autolog.com Contact: Eric Michaud at eric.michaud@carbotech.ca Carbotech is a specialist in the manufacture of sturdy material handling equipment for sawmills, planermills, and other businesses that need reliable, long-lasting technical solutions for their operations. It strives to provide optimal equipment and solutions that contribute to their client’s success.

Autolog has over 30 years of knowledge and expertise in sawmill optimization/automation technologies, it took a big step towards offering a truly comprehensive range of turnkey solutions for the industry. Autolog provides solutions to the wood transformation industry for businesses of all sizes, from large corporations to small entrepreneurs.

The companies both share values such as offering optimal solutions and excelling in customer service.

At Carbotech and Autolog, we care about your success.

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

CLEEREMAN INDUSTRIES, INC. BOOTH 235

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

In our 55,620 square foot facility begins the manufacturing of: Carriages & Drives • Cleereman Controls with 3D Scanning, Log Turners • Log Merchandising Line • Rosserhead Debarkers Operator Cabs/Control Booths • Track Frames & Rail Cable Tighteners & Sheaves • Log & Lumber Conveyors Cant Resaws Board Edgers • Trim Lines • Hydraulic Power Units LumberPro/Sawmill Packages • Chop Saws/Cant Tie Lines Metal Detectors/Log Haul • Edgers

CONTINENTAL UNDERWRITERS, INC. BOOTH 301

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.

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COOPER MACHINE CO., INC. BOOTH 537

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.

PO Box 550, 50 W Smith St Wadley, GA 30477 478-252-5885 www.coopermachine.com Contact: Frances Cooper at fcooper@coopermachine.com or info@coopermachine.com

EAGLE MACHINERY & SUPPLY, INC. BOOTH 407

A leader in custom sawmill machinery for over 57 years, Cooper Machine is best known for Overhead Scraggs, but we are so much more. Cooper offers a large variety of equipment to process pallets, ties, mats, poles, logs, lumber and barrels. We provide the customized solutions you need to increase production and yield while minimizing your labor costs.

CORLEY MANUFACTURING CO. BOOTH 530

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 111

Come see us at the Demonstration Area on Thursday at 1:15pm!

17002 Marcy St., Suite 200 Omaha, NE 68118 800-347-6720 www.dmsi.com Contact: Henry German at hgerman@dmsi.com

Eagle Machinery & Supply, Inc. is a world class custom machinery and automation supplier specializing in dimension mill systems, optimization solutions for scanning, ripping and crosscutting, planing, sanding, machining centers, material handling systems and hydraulic systems.

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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.

DMSi/TallyExpress BOOTH 111

422 Dutch Valley Drive POPCORN Sugarcreek, OH 44681 AT THE BOOTH 330-852-1300 www.eaglemachines.com Contact: Bob Hurst at bob.hurst@eaglemachines.com

our employees don’t have tails because milt worked them all off

It’s not easy being a hardwood leader, 100% effort is the norm.

Second best is simply never enough. Slacking is not an option.

Cole workers not only sweat buckets. They smile proudly.

Because they did what it takes to be a leader – better than the rest.

HARDWOOD LUMBER FOR ALL YOUR HARDWOOD NEEDS Quotes: 800-536-3151 • Export: 574-753-3151 • colehardwood.com

17002 Marcy St., Suite 200 Omaha, NE 68118 402-996-2710 www.dmsi.com Contact: Andy Nuffer at anuffer@dmsi.com W W W. N H L A .C O M

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EXHIBITORS Eagle proudly designs, engineers and manufacturers every piece of equipment in the USA. Eagle is also the exclusive distributor for all parts, service, sales and support for MiCROTEC/WoodEye Scanning Systems throughout North America.

EBI ELECTRIC BOOTH 614

2250, 90e Rue Saint-Georges, QC, G5Y7J7 418-228-5505 www.ebielectric.com Contact: Francois Martel at fmartel@ebielectric.com EBI Electric is a third-generation family business specializing in the manufacturing of wood scanners.

ECOLAB SPECIALTY PEST SERVICES BOOTH 231

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 236

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.

EMBRY AUTOMATION & CONTROLS BOOTH 428

900 Maxwell Avenue Evansville, IN 47711 812-475-8909 www.embryenterprises.com Contact: Jason Sears at jsears@embryteam.com Embry Automation & Controls provides turnkey system design, system

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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.

EPICOR Software BOOTH 636

804 Las Cimas Parkway Austin, TX 78746 925-417-5025 www.epicor.com Contact: Zach Pfeil at Zach.pfeil@epicor.com Epicor is the leading software provider of the building supply industry, partnering with an estimated 60% of North American Building Supply companies. For nearly 50 years, Epicor has delivered value and real results so that building suppliers can streamline operations, better serve customers, increase margins.

EZLOG COMPANY, INC. BOOTH 430

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 327

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, End Tally and Timber Cruiser, as well as industry specific devices, such as the End Tally Saber, Tally Pad, EZ Scale 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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FR. MEYER'S SOHN NORTH AMERICA, LLC BOOTH 528

FROMM PACKAGING SYSTEMS BOOTH 631

Fr. Meyer’s Sohn (FMS) is a family-owned global forwarding company, established in 1897. FMS takes care of their customers by providing transport and logistics solutions that add value to their supply chain. They offer solutions for ocean freight, airfreight and truck shipments. FMS is one of the world’s top 10 sea freight forwarding companies. With over 100 years of experience in forest products, there's no need to knock on wood!

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.

5 Commerce Drive Reading, PA 19607 610-396-9550 www.fms-logistics.com Contact: Michael Hilburn at Michael.Hilburn@fms-logistics.com

85 Fulton St., Unit 4 Boonton, NJ 07005 973-334-5777 www.frommpackagingsystems.com Contact: Rachel Tamulevich at rachel.tamulevich@airpadusa.com

FROEDGE MACHINE & SUPPLY CO., INC. BOOTH 219 317 Radio Station Road Tompkinsville, KY 42167 270-487-5891 www.froedge.com Contact: Tom Froedge at ht.froedge@froedge.com

FSS, INC. BOOTH 621

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.

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.

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Matson Lumber Company 132 Main St. Brookville, PA 15825 Phone: (814) 849-5334 Fax: (814) 849-3811 www.MatsonLumber.com info@MatsonLumber.com

Your trusted source for exceptional quality and consistency for more than 200 years.

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EXHIBITORS FSS operates multiple point of origin fumigation facilities to accommodate the growing demand 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.

GOODFELLOW BOOTH 203

225 Goodfellow Street Delson, QC J5B 1V5 Canada 937-558-5631 www.goodfellowinc.com Contact: Alex Gonter-Dray at agonterdray@goodfellowinc.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 custom kilns in the Appalachian region of the United States. 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 MARKET REPORT BOOTH 613

Come see us at the 780 Ridge Lake Blvd. Ste. 102 Demonstration Area on Memphis, TN 38120 901-767-9126 Thursday at 11:00am! 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, uninterrupted service to the industry for these 100 years.

HMR also produces two monthly publications, HMR Executive® and HMR Import NewsletterTM, that inform readers of issues that can influence supply, demand, and price movement for domestic and foreign produced hardwood lumber. HMR Advertising Services is another resource of HMR that builds brand value for hardwood companies throughout the global marketplace.

HARDWOOD PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC. BOOTH 336 P.O. Box 471307 Charlotte, NC 28247 704-543-4408 www.hardwoodreview.com Contact: Mike Barrett at mike@hardwoodreview.com

Since 1985, Hardwood Review has been tracking, analyzing, forecasting, and reporting on hardwood market trends and pricing. In 2021, we transitioned from a publication-based company to a fully online portal of market intelligence. Everything you used to find in the Weekly Hardwood Review, Hardwood Review Global, Hardwood Review eGlobal and Hardwood Leader—and more—is now available anytime from any device. Our enhanced online experience also lets users graphically view and download price histories, and chart historical trade data. And we’ve added a custom report builder allowing you to build and print—or have emailed to you twice a week—a custom report of the information most important to you. We also offer the industry’s premier online hardwood marketplace for connecting buyers and sellers of hardwood lumber worldwide. Buyers can search real-time inventories of leading suppliers, and request quotes—at no cost.

HASKO INDUSTRIES BOOTH 229

114 Industrial Park Drive Soddy Daisy, TN 37379 423-648-5200 (117) www.haskomachines.com Contact: Stephen Pugh at spugh@haskomachines.com HASKO is a world-class manufacturer, delivering Heavy-Built performance and innovative solutions.

HUB International Forestry & Wood Products Insurance BOOTH 623 560 Country Club Parkway Eugene, OR 97401 816-506-6004 www.hubinternational.com Contact: Edward Fitzgerl at edward.fitzgerl@hubinternational.com From the forest to manufacturing to distribution, we’ve got you covered. What we offer: HUB can deliver forestry insurance coverages throughout North America that address all the risks in your business: Property & Casualty • Workers Compensation • Surety Bonds Employee Benefits • Executive Risk Coverage • Cyber Liability HUB’s industry knowledge also allows us to help with specialized services: Risk Management • Loss Control • Captive Alternatives Exclusive Timber Bond Program

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HURST BOILER & WELDING CO., INC. BOOTH 725 100 Boilermaker Lane Coolidge, GA 31738 229-346-3545 www.hurstboiler.com Contact: Jeff Hurst at jhurst@hurstboiler.com

“TECHNOLOGY HAS MADE DISTANCE IRRELEVANT”

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

INSPECTOR TRAINING SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION BOOTH 804 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 300

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.

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EXHIBITORS ISK BIOCIDES, INC. BOOTH 521

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.

KING CITY FORWARDING USA BOOTH 733

386 South Street Pittsfield PA, 01201 855-682-1637 www.kingcitynorthamerica.com Contact: Lloyd Lovett at llovett@kingcityusa.com

KING CITY/NORTHWAY FORWARDING (CANADA DIVISION) BOOTH 733

3800 Saint-Patrick, Suite 304 Montréal, QC H4E 1A4 514-935-5394 ext. 325 www.kingcitynorthamerica.com Contact: Peter Lovett at plovett@kingcitynorthway.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."

KUEHNE + NAGEL, INC. BOOTH 517

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 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.

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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 429 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 world-wide 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 618

9550 10th, Avenue Saint-Georges, QC, G5Y8J8 Canada 418-228-3882 www.licoinc.net Contact: Vincent Grondin at vincentg@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.

LiTS LLC BOOTH 611

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, cloudbacked 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.

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LOGS 2 LUMBER 2 YOU BOOTH 329

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 is a hardwood company that provides quality and service on a consistent basis. We specialize in oak rules walnut and wide plank cut to size walnut and white oak.

Please stop by the booth to see how we can help each other.

LUMBERPRO / NOVUM UNDERWRITING PARTNERS BOOTH 503 260 Lena Drive Aurora, OH 44202 888-304-7680 www.novumuw.com Contact: Nate Mathis at nate.mathis@novumuw.com

The LumberPro Insurance Program is rooted in 25 years of providing Property & Casualty insurance policy solutions to the Lumber and Wood Products manufacturing industries. Our ability to maintain longevity in this segment comes from our underwriting knowledge and dedication to developing meaningful relationships with our insureds, as well as your agent partner. Our specialized insurance policies provide industry specific coverages developed to best take care of your needs and interests. When you choose LumberPro Insurance you can expect a long-term ally whether you are a primary manufacturer, secondary manufacturer, or a retail/ wholesale business.

MCDONOUGH MANUFACTURING CO. BOOTH 318

PO BOX 510 2320 Melby Street Eau Claire, WI 54702 715-834-7755 www.mcdonoughmfg.com Contact: Matt Tietz at mcdonough@mcdonoughmfg.com 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 134 years of experience can improve YOUR sawmill.

MCGRIFF - NATIONAL FOREST PRODUCTS PRACTICE BOOTH 619 543 S. Evans Street Greenville, NC 27858 252-752-2834 www.mcgriffinsurance.com Contact: Anthony Robin Little at arlittle@mcgriff.com

McGriff provides highly customized insurance and risk management solutions for organizations of all sizes. A subsidiary of Truist Insurance Holdings, McGriff is the sixth largest insurance broker in the United States and the seventh-largest in the world. McGriff’s National Forest Products Practice is committed to the lumber and wood manufacturing industry. Our experienced insurance and risk management teams develop highly tailored services and deliver them based on a proprietary approach we call “Client Focused Risk Solutions.”

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EXHIBITORS We combine a consultative approach with a clear understanding of how and when to deploy our vast resources: • We listen, understand, and execute with precision • We do what we say every time • We are passionate about making our clients successful When you choose McGriff, you’ll be joining thousands of other business owners across the country who made the decision to select a national agency that focuses on long-term relationships. You can count on the McGriff Team to proactively support your business and protect its future.

For additional information, contact McGriff - National Forest Products Practice at 252-752-2834.

MELLOTT MFG. CO., INC. BOOTH 320

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).

MESSERSMITH MANUFACTURING, INC. BOOTH 535 2612 F. Road Bark River, MI 49807 906-466-9010 www.burnchips.com Contact: Jeremy Mortl at jmortl@burnchips.com

Creating steam or hot water with wood-fired boiler systems has been the focus of Messersmith Manufacturing for 40 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.

MiCROTEC BOOTH 628

155 SW Madison Avenue Corvallis, OR 97333 541-753-5111 www.microtec.us Contact: Kenzie Hand at kenzie.hand@microtec.us With a strengthened foundation and a steadfast passion, MiCROTEC brings excellent service and world-leading scanning solutions to the wood

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processing industry. Our locations in Corvallis, OR, and Vancouver, BC, serve the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, while our European offices serve the broad global market. Our customers rely on us to deliver innovation with integrity. Groundbreaking scanning technology enables a better and more sustainable use of wood, and our dedicated team brings the technical expertise you need to manage your mill with a competitive edge. With MiCROTEC, an expanded product portfolio and global network of support mean you can confidently take the next leap with your business.

MICKEY GROUP, INC. BOOTH 629

110 Bank St. New York, NY 10014 847-400-4471 www.mickey.io Contact: Jesse Solomon at jesse@mickeytrading.com Mickey, an innovative technology company, is on a mission to make it easier for hardwood lumber suppliers and buyers to connect through its online marketplace. The Mickey Marketplace gives hardwood lumber suppliers a place to sell and market their inventory to a variety of buyers across the United States. Mickey’s technology handles the entire transaction including inventory management, payment processing, real-time tracking, as well as automated trucking.

Learn more at http://www.mickey.io.

MIDWEST HARDWOOD CORPORATION LLC BOOTH 237

9540 83rd Avenue North Maple Grove, MN 55369 763-425-8700; press 1 www.midwesthardwood.com Contact: Mike Mallin at mikemallin@midwesthardwood.com Midwest Hardwood Company is a full integrated forest to customer hardwood lumber company. We offer premium hardwood species sourced from select central region and northern timber. Available in straight or highly mixed loads, we offer the full array of species 4-12/4, specializing in Walnut, R/Q White Oak, and Northern Hard Maple.

Contact your sales rep to discuss our special programs for gang ripped to width, FSC, and width selections also.

MILLTECH INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS BOOTH 400 3165 e 17th Ave. Surrey, BC, V3S6J9 604-294-8703 www.milltechims.com Contact: Terry Neal at tneal@milltechims.com

MillTech Inventory Management Solutions supplies the hardwood industry’s most feature-rich, easiest to use, lumber trader friendly Lumber Inventory System. Wood-product traders are proficient with MillTech in less than an hour of training. MillTech gives you quick and easy access to all your important data. With MillTech lumber sales people can finish

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every sale without having to get off the phone. MillTech can tell management what to cut and when and how much to maximize profit. MillTech focus is on primary and secondary wood manufacturers.

MISSOURI WALNUT, LLC BOOTH 718

11417 Oak Road Neosho, MO 64850 417-389-6141 www.mo-walnut.com Contact: Steve Arnold at sarnold@missouriwalnutgroup.com

NHLA INDUSTRY SERVICES BOOTH 715

Come see us at the Demonstration Area on Thursday at 2pm and Friday at 11am!

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.

NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE, INC. BOOTH 515

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

NORTH AMERICAN FOREST FOUNDATION BOOTH 802

PO Box 57 Collierville, TN 38027 901-860-4131 NorthAmericanForestFoundation.org Contact: Allison DeFord at adeford@northamericanforestfoundation.org The mission of the North American Forest Foundation is to support the forest products industry through education, promotion and advocacy of sciencebased facts about sustainable forestry, revealing the truth about trees.

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EXHIBITORS NYLE DRY KILNS BOOTH 307

combination stock of Black Cherry, Soft and Hard Maple, Red and White Oak, Poplar, Ash and Walnut in North America. Known as the leading manufacturer of 3/4 inch lumber, Penn-Sylvan has exported all thicknesses of hardwood lumber and logs for the past 25 years. Previous experience in the export market, familiarity with the area’s natural resources and the company’s ideal forestry location give Penn-Sylvan International advantage and opportunity to serve customers in the hardwood industry.

Nyle Dry Kilns is a US-based manufacturer that has been a leader in the lumber industry for 45 years, specializing in dehumidification, indirect-fired gas, and steam kilns. Nyle also produces heat-treating kilns and industryleading 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.

PENNSYLVANIA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY BOOTH 513

OHIO FORESTRY ASSOCIATION, INC. BOOTH 806

Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM) is a nationally recognized property and casualty insurance carrier serving the lumber, woodworking, and building materials industries. PLM protects over 5,000 businesses nationwide with property, general liability, inland marine, business automobile, commercial excess liability, equipment breakdown, cyber liability, and employment practices liability coverages.

We are also able to place workers’ comp through ABM, our wholesale brokerage. 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 800-752-1895 or at www.plmins.com.

BEER AT 12 Stevens Rd. Brewer, ME 04412 THE BOOTH 800-777-6953 www.nyle.com Contact: Jeremy Howard at jhoward@nyle.com

507 Main Street, Suite 200 Zanesville, OH 43701 888-388-7337 www.ohioforest.org Contact: Jenna Reese at jenna@ohioforest.org

Started in 1903 as the Ohio State Forestry Society, our association is Ohio’s oldest conservation organization. Today, the Ohio Forestry Association, Inc. (OFA) operates as a trade association of Ohio forest products industry and forestry interests. It is an association of more than 600 members representing wood products manufacturers, sawmills, logging companies, foresters and forestry consultants, forest landowners, equipment companies, and service firms.

OFA is an independent organization, operating not-for-profit and chartered to promote the general welfare of the people and private enterprise of the state of Ohio. The association supports the management of Ohio's forest resources and improvement of business conditions for the benefits of its members in their endeavors to engage in forestry-related industries and enterprises.

Penn-Sylvan International, Inc. BOOTH 830 21792 State Highway B Centerville, PA 16404 818-694-2311 www.lumber12.com Contact: pennsylvan@gmail.com

Penn-Sylvan International’s key to success is the long-term, handson experience of company personnel in both export marketing and the domestic hardwood industry. The corporation is headquartered in northwest Pennsylvania near the Allegheny National Forest. Three locations make up the Penn-Sylvan complex where we employ sawmills, grading stations, dry kilns, kiln dried storage, veneer yard, and pallet stock producing re-saws. The hardwood timber growing in this area of Pennsylvania is known for its consistent color, tight growth rings and excellent wood-working properties. The region offers the largest

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PICHE BOOTH 403

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.

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.

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PRECISION HUSKY CORPORATION BOOTH 617

850 Markeeta Spur Road Moody, AL 35004 205-640-5181 www.precisionhusky.com Contact: Jeff McLaughlin at jeffm@precisionhusky.com Engineers and manufacturers of world class equipment for chip mills, sawmills, wood yards, log loading, timber harvesting and the waste wood recycling industry.

QUALITY HARDWOODS BOOTH 431

PO Box 40 Powassan, ON P0H 1Z0 705-724-2424 Contacts: Peter Van Amelsfoort at pva@qualityhardwoodsltd.com Mike Brooks at mb@qualityhardwoodsltd.com Brian Guilbeault at brian@qualityhardwoodsltd.com Anthony Raspa at ar@qualityhardwoodsltd.com Shaun Rowe at sr@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, ash and beech. We have app 400mfbm in kiln capacity, grading line with dressing capacity using our Newman helical head planer.

We do ship worldwide 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 330

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 808

www.realamericanhardwood.org info@realamericanhardwood.org 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.

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REDWOOD PLASTICS AND RUBBER BOOTH 826

19695 92A Avenue Langley, BC, V1M 3B3 Canada 604-607-6000 www.redwoodplastics.com Contact: Edrick Dudang at edudang@redwoodplastics.com Redwood Plastics and Rubber manufactures and distributes many grades of industrial plastic and rubber in-stock for quick delivery. We also have inhouse engineering and fabrication to produce custom components that often replace steel, aluminum, and wood for longer wear life, decreased downtime, increased production, lighter weight, cost effectiveness and increased safety.

We supply plastic sheet, rod and tube as well as rubber sheet, rubber profiles, rubber rollers and molded rubber in an assortment of standard and specialty grades to solve a variety of problems including: shock, abrasion, noise, weight, mold & mildew, wear, and friction.

Redwood Plastics and Rubber has the manufacturing capabilities to mold, machine, and fabricate, a wide range of high-quality parts in prototype and production volumes.

RESSOURCES LUMBER, INC. BOOTH 303

1627 Boulevard Bastien Quebec, QC, G2K 1H1 418-624-0404 www.rlumber.ca Contact: Philippe LeBlanc at pleblanc@rlumber.ca

SAMUEL PACKAGING SYSTEMS GROUP BOOTH 616

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 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.

SIGNODE PACKAGING SOLUTIONS BOOTH 634

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 PREMIER SPONSOR ROSSI GROUP |

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SII DRY KILNS BOOTH 427

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

TAYLOR MACHINE WORKS, INC. BOOTH 711

3690 N. Church Ave. Louisville, MS 39339 662-773-3421 www.taylorbigred.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 627

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 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.

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TROPICAL FOREST PRODUCTS BOOTH 129

5266 Timberlea Blvd.

Mississauga ON L4W 2S6 Canada 905-612-8318 www.WeAreTropical.com Contact: Jordan Dery at jordan@tfpwood.com Based in Mississauga, Ontario, Tropical Forest Products is one of the fastest growing lumber distributors in North America. We carry 50+ species of exotic and domestic lumber which are sustainably sourced from North America, South America, Africa, and Asia. If you are looking for sustainable products, an unmatched inventory, and fast shipping, you've found it with Tropical Forest Products.

TS MANUFACTURING CO. BOOTH 213

2 Fleetwood Road Lindsay, ON, K9V 6H4 705-324-3762 www.tsman.com Contact: Niki St. Denis at marketing@tsman.com TS Manufacturing offers a complete line of machinery, controls & software customized to fit sawmills with focus in the hardwood industry. Over the last 50 years, TS Manufacturing has become a sought-out supplier for manufacturing innovative trimming, sorting, stacking and automatic stick placing systems. Offering complete turnkey projects, TS also designs, builds, and optimizes edger, gang, resaw systems while also supplying all the log & lumber handling equipment around the machine centers. Continually growing, TS Manufacturing has recently partnered with Kuka Robotics Corp., adding a new robotic lumber sorting system to TS’s equipment line.

For more information, please contact us at marketing@tsman.com or 705-324-3762 ext.305.

U-C COATINGS, LLC BOOTH 316

ICE CREAM THE BOOTH

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

U-C Coatings is a Buffalo-based manufacturer of premium wood protection products including Anchorseal, Britewood-XL, Sol-Brite E, Gempaint, and Bates Glue Releases. 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.

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USNR BOOTH 227

VISIONTALLY – INDUSTRIAL VISION SYSTEMS, INC. BOOTH 221

PO Box 310 Woodland, WA 98674 360-225-8267 www.usnr.com Contact: Chad Smith at chad.smith@usnr.com

888 Sussex Blvd.

Broomall, PA 19008 215-393-5300 www. VisionTally.com Contact: Paul Bennett at Sales@VisionTally.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-theart machinery, controls, and automation systems for sawmills, planer mills, and lumber drying. Contact USNR for a solution to your processing challenges.

VisionTally set a new standard for end-tally accuracy, automatically scanning and measuring bundles from both ends at once with unmatched laser accuracy. Scan under 1 minute with VisionTallyHD!

UTILITY COMPOSITES INC. BOOTH 234

888 County Road 108 Hutto, TX 78634 512-846-4027 www.utilitycomposites.com Contact: Jeff Venditte at jvenditte@raptornails.com or Rick Ballard at /rballard@raptornails.com Maker of Raptor® plastic composite nails and staples and Sundog® stateof-the-art UHF RFID tag designed for asset tracking systems (hardwood surfaces). We are a quality driven company that makes our fastener products in the USA and marketed and sold worldwide through a dual strategy of both direct sales and industrial distributors positioned around the world.

VAB-TIMBER AUTOMATION BOOTH 635

4695 rue de la Pascaline Levis, QC G6W 0L9 418-834-0606 / 1-866-834-0606 www.vab-solutions.com Contact: Neill Gibson at vabsales@timberna.com

WEST VIRGINIA HARDWOOD ALLIANCE ZONE BOOTH 527 10 Eleventh Street Elkins, WV 26241 304-636-9542 www.westvirginiahaz.com Contact: Roberta Baylor at robertabaylor@hotmail.com

WOOD-MIZER, LLC BOOTH 217

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, Wood-Mizer 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.

Specialists in optimization for sawmills and planer mills throughout North America. Based in Levis, Quebec, across the St-Lawrence River from Quebec City. A division of Timber Automation, located in Hot Springs, AR. Supplying both the soft and hard wood industries with transverse and linear solutions equipped and programmed specifically for each production facility. Utilizing high-speed and precision hardware to scan logs, rough boards, and dressed material to maximize efficiency and output. Our size allows for flexibility and customization, and we thrive on development projects that solve specific issues that our customers encounter on a daily basis.

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ITS CALENDAR

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

JULY July 19-21

Intro to Hardwood Lumber Grading

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Oct. 17-21

Sept. 7-9

Intro to Hardwood Lumber Grading

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.

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: Emerging Technology Center Location: Franklin, PA

Venue: NHLA Headquarters Location: Memphis, TN

Venue: Wood-Mizer, LLC Location: Indianapolis, IN

Instructor: Roman Matyushchenko, ITS Instructor

Instructor: Kevin Evilsizer, National Inspector

Instructor: Tom Byers, National Inspector

AUG Aug. 22-Sept. 2

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 hands-on training and final testing at NHLA headquarters.

NOV Nov. 28-Dec. 9

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 hands-on training and final testing at NHLA headquarters.

Instructor: Roman Matyushchenko, ITS Instructor

Sept. 26-Nov. 18

Inspector Training School 200th Class

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

Instructor: Roman Matyushchenko, ITS Instructor

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BE PART OF BUILDING SOMETHING

BIG

Where We’ve Been

It’s no secret, the hardwood industry has been losing market share to products that look like wood, but have none of the natural benefits or authentic attributes of Real American Hardwood™ products. In order to recapture market share and improve industry stability, hardwood organizations united to form the Real American Hardwood Coalition.

Where We Are

The goal is to develop a national consumer promotion campaign on a scale that’s never been seen before. And a lot has been accomplished in a short period of time—including the completion of an extensive consumer research initiative, establishing brand guidelines, registering trademarks, and launching social media profiles.

Where We’re Going, Together

The next steps will have the largest impact on the industry and require buy-in from all industry stakeholders. The Coalition is preparing to launch a comprehensive promotion campaign—including a consumer-oriented website, in-store promotion at top big box stores, a broad media relations campaign, social media influencer partnerships, print and web advertising, and much more.

How You Can Get Involved

Moving the campaign forward and expanding its reach will take the support of the entire industry—for the benefit of the entire industry.

■ Make a voluntary contribution to help fund the consumer promotion campaign.

■ Use the Real American Hardwood logo on your sales and marketing communications, facilities and vehicles, products, and website.

■ Follow @RealAmericanHardwood on Instagram and Facebook, and tag #RealAmericanHardwood in your social media posts.

Visit RealAmericanHardwood.org to learn more and get on board.

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We Salute You! 2022 NHLA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXHIBIT SHOWCASE SPONSORS

*as of June 16, 2022

PREMIER SPONSOR

PINNACLE LEVEL Northwest Hardwoods

WHITE OAK LEVEL Tropical Forest Products

ALDER LEVEL Cascade Hardwood

BIRCH LEVEL Ressources Lumber, Inc.

WALNUT LEVEL UCS Forest Products

MAPLE LEVEL Abenaki Timber Corp.

Ally Global Logistics, LLC BID Group Technologies LTD Eagle Machinery & Supply, Inc. Hurst Boiler & Welding Co., Inc. Matson Lumber Co. Robinson Lumber Company TMX Shipping, Co., Inc.

CHERRY LEVEL Baillie Lumber, Co. Breeze Dried, Inc. Cole Hardwood, Inc. Continental Underwriters, Inc. DMSi/eLIMBS DMSi/TallyExpress King City Forwarding USA Nyle Dry Kilns Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance, Co. SII Dry Kilns U-C Coatings LLC USNR

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

Carbotech - Autolog EZ Log Company, Inc. Frank Miller Lumber Co., Inc. Kuehne + Nagel, Inc. Legacy Wood Products McClain Forest Products, LLC Quality Hardwoods, Ltd.

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*Does not include any add-on events. Those must be purchased separately.

$400 US Member $600 US Non-Member

One-Day Pass* Thurs., Sept. 22 ONLY

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$75 US Registered Attendee / $150 US Non-registered Attendee

I Love Rock & Roll Gala Fri., Sept. 23

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE

Thursday Night Rock N Roll Event Thurs., Sept. 22

Welcome Reception Wed., Sept. 21

Full refund if registration is canceled prior to August 20, 2022. Cancellations between August 21 and September 03, 2022, will be refunded at 50%.

No refund will be issued if registration is canceled after September 04, 2022. All refund requests must be made to registration@nhla.com.

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 at a cost of $50 each US per person, and the Friday Night Gala 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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The Thursday Rock N Roll Event is for REGISTERED ATTENDEES ONLY at a cost of $15 each US per person.

Upon completing convention registration you will receive an email with a link to book a hotel room. Booking hotel rooms in the NHLA room block can only be done through the registration links that will be sent to you via email, only AFTER you have registered for the convention.

Hilton Cleveland Downtown | 100 Lakeside Avenue East | Cleveland, Ohio 44114 | $229 + taxes Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower (across the street from the Huntington Convention Center | 1360 West Mall Drive | Cleveland, Ohio 44114 | $194 + taxes

Questions regarding registration should be directed to the Registration Help Desk at 901-399-7566 or registration@nhla.com

Complimentary registration does not include the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame event or I Love Rock & Roll Gala. You must purchase tickets.

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To register to attend the 2022 NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase send this completed form to the address listed below, email registration@nhla.com or fax to 901-399-7591.

2022 NHLA CONVENTION (SEPTEMBER 21–23) REGISTRATION FORM

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We produce 10 primary wood species in 4/4 through 8/4, with 10/4 - 12/4 - 16/4 available in some species.

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Our promise is simple: If, for any reason, you’re not satisfied with our product, call day or night and we’ll make it right!

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We guarantee delivery on time even with mixed loads, on grade, with consistent color, and kiln dried to perfection.

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