July 2023 Hardwood Matters

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Jon Syre, Chairman Cascade Hardwood, LLC

Bucky Pescaglia, Vice Chairman Missouri-Pacific Lumber Co., Inc.

Jeff Wirkkala, Past Chairman 2020-2022 Hardwood Industries, Inc.

MISSION LEADERS

Sam Glidden, Unique Services GMC Hardwoods, Inc.

Ray White, Rules Harold White Lumber Inc.

Joe Pryor, Industry Advocacy & Promotion Oaks Unlimited

Rich Solano, Structure Pike Lumber Company, Inc.

Stephanie VanDystadt, Membership & Networking DV Hardwoods, Inc.

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Burt Craig, Membership & Networking Matson Lumber Company

Rob Cabral, Market Impacts Upper Canada Forest Products, Ltd.

Dennis Mann, Convention Baillie Lumber Co.

Tom Oiler, Lumber Services Cole Hardwood, Inc.

Brant Forcey, Inspector Training School Forcey Lumber Company

George Swaner, Education Services Swaner Hardwood Co., Inc.

Joe Snyder, Rules Fitzpatrick & Weller, Inc.

Image courtesy of the KentucKy Derby museum.

HARDWOOD MATTERS

THE VOICE OF THE HARDWOOD INDUSTRY

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 NHLA

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: John Hester, Chief Development Officer 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: registration@nhla.com or 901-399-7566.

For general convention inquiries:

Renee Hornsby, Chief Operating Officer at r.hornsby@nhla.com or 901-399-7560.

NHLA STAFF

Dallin Brooks, Executive Director dallin@nhla.com

John Hester, Chief Development Officer j.hester@nhla.com

Renee Hornsby, Chief Operating Officer r.hornsby@nhla.com

Dana Spessert, Chief Inspector d.spessert@nhla.com

ACCOUNTING

Desiree Freeman, Controller d.freeman@nhla.com

Jens Lodholm, Data Administration Specialist j.lodholm@nhla.com

Amber Signaigo, Assistant Controller a.signaigo@nhla.com

INDUSTRY SERVICES

Mark Bear, National Inspector m.bear@nhla.com

Tom Byers, National Inspector t.byers@nhla.com

Mark Depp, National Inspector m.depp@nhla.com

Kevin Evilsizer, National Inspector k.evilsizer@nhla.com

Simon Larocque, National Inspector s.larocque@nha.com

Benji Richards, Industry Services Sales Manager b.richards@nhla.com

INSPECTOR TRAINING SCHOOL

Geoff Webb, Dean of the Inspector Training School g.webb@nhla.com

Roman Matyushchenko, Instructor of the Inspector Training School r.matyushchenko@nhla.com

MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS

Amanda Boutwell, Marketing and Communications Manager a.boutwell@nhla.com

Melissa Ellis Smith, Art Director m.ellis@nhla.com

Rachel Spiers Blossman, Digital Media Specialist r.blossman@nhla.com

MEMBERSHIP

Julia Ganey, Member Relations Manager j.ganey@nhla.com

Vicky Quiñones Simms, Membership Development Manager v.simms@nhla.com

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See you in Louisville - pronunciation

LOO-ee-vill?

October 4th, 5th, and 6th. Where will you be? I will be with the rest of the hardwood industry in Louisville, Kentucky, at the Omni Hotel.

The National Hardwood Lumber Association’s Annual Convention serves as “the” event to attend. This convention is jam-packed with educational sessions, exciting speakers, networking opportunities, and (attendees’ favorite) the Bloody Mary bar! Thank you to all our generous and supportive sponsors for making this event possible.

“The question isn’t ‘what are we going to do,’ the question is ‘what aren’t we going to do?' ” - Ferris Bueller, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, 1986.

The above quote came to mind as I reviewed the convention agenda online for specific events I wanted to highlight in this letter and was quickly overwhelmed by the robust schedule.

Eric Traupe is our keynote speaker. Mr. Traupe is a National Intelligence Leader and former CIA Assistant Director! He will be speaking on empowering teams and successful team management. As a former CIA Assistant Director, he may have a few team-motivating ideas we have not thought of before. The “Hardwood Trends and Insight” and the new “Automation and Ales” sessions will also kick off on the first day!

The NHLA convention is the premier event opportunity for people in our industry to get together.

The second day is just as full as the first. Mike Snow, AHEC Execu tive Director, will speak at the morning session. The day continues with additional educational sessions on investing and more hard wood trends and insights. Finally, the convention wraps up with an amazing Grand Finale Party at The Kentucky Derby Museum! Many other events occur in and around the convention; check out the schedule online at NHLA.com.

Ever present and continuing both days is the Exhibit Showcase. Full of industry-leading technology and services, the exhibit hall is not to be missed. Lunch is served on both days in the hall as well!

Come to the convention and learn about new ideas—network with new and old friends. Donate to amazing causes that are implementing real change in our industry. Laugh at old jokes with new and old friends. Cry about the current market and finally, cut up with each other on the dance floor during the closing ceremony!

I hope to see you all at the convention. In past years, the convention has been enlightening from an educational standpoint. It has been efficient from a sales and customer relationship point of view, and it has been the highlight of the year for me to see old friends and meet new ones!

I look forward to a similar experience this year!

If you are interested in sponsoring this fantastic event or participating with a booth in the exhibit hall, there is still time; please contact John Hester at NHLA headquarters.

I will attempt to learn the proper pronunciation of Louisville. As a

Thank you

TO OUR 2023 CONVENTION SPONSORS, WELCOME TO THE WINNER’S CIRCLE!

PREMIER SPONSOR

PINNACLE LEVEL

NWH

ALDER LEVEL

Cascade Hardwood, LLC

WALNUT LEVEL

UCS Forest Group of Companies

CHERRY LEVEL

The AGL Group

Baillie Lumber, Co.

BID Group Technologies LTD

Breeze Dried, Inc.

Classic American Hardwoods

Cole Hardwood, Inc.

Continental Underwriters, Inc.

DMSi Software

Forestry Systems, Inc.

King City Forwarding USA, Inc.

Nyle Dry Kilns

Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance, Co.

SII Dry Kilns

USNR

TMX Shipping Co., Inc.

MAPLE LEVEL

Granite Valley Hardwoods

Hurst Boiler & Welding Co., Inc.

Kuehne + Nagel

MO PAC Lumber Co.

BIRCH LEVEL

Ressources Lumber

RED OAK LEVEL

A. W. Stiles Contractors, Inc.

Cersosimo

Combilift

Deer Park Lumber

Eagle Machinery & Supply, Inc.

East Ohio Lumber

Falcon Lumber, Ltd

Frank Miller Lumber

Granite Valley Forest Products

Hartzell Hardwoods

Industrial Vision Systems

JoeScan

Legacy Wood Products

McClain Forest Products

Robinson Lumber Company

Swaner Hardwoods

Wood-Mizer

ITSEF GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORS

Abenaki Timber Corp.

Brenneman Lumber

Classic American Hardwoods

Forestry Systems, Inc.

McRae Lumber

MO PAC Lumber Co.

Penn-Sylvan International, Inc.

Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance, Co.

REGISTRATION

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

Registration Fees Standard On-Site

(May 27 – Oct. 3) Oct. 4

Member $700 $750

Member Spouse $475 $525

Non-Member $950 $1000

Non-Member Spouse $675 $725

1-Day Pass Member $400 $400

1-Day Pass Non-Member $600 $600

*(Thursday Only)

* 1-Day Pass does not include admission to the Welcome Reception or the Friday Night Gala.

NAME BADGES

A 2023 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 Welcome Reception and the Thursday night Bourbon Tasting Reception for $45 each. Wristbands can be purchased in advance or on-site. Name tags will not be issued.

Bring a non-registered guest to the Friday Night Gala for $160. Tickets for the gala must be purchased in advance only. Gala is limited to 350 guests. No on-site tickets allowed.

HOTEL INFORMATION

To book a hotel room for the 2023 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.

Omni Louisville Hotel

400 South 2nd Street | Louisville, KY 40202

NHLA guest room rate is $229++

Hyatt Regency Louisville

320 West Jefferson Street | Louisville, KY 40202

NHLA Room Block Rate: $219 ++

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!

Omni Louisville Hotel

Hyatt Regency Louisville

“Wood-Mizer

— Brian Peterson, President Nelson Wood Shims Nelson Wood Shims, the largest shim manufacturer in North America, recently invested in this Wood-Mizer sawmill system to maximize log yield, while minimizing investment and operational costs.

TUESDAY 10|03

6–8pm ITSEF Golf Tournament Check-In & Reception n | Falls City Market (Lobby Level)

DAY 1 AGENDA

WEDNESDAY 10|04

7am Bus departs for ITSEF Golf Tournament n | Champions Pointe Golf Club (Shotgun start is at 8am) Noon–2pm NHLA Registration Open for Exhibitors Only | Second Floor Foyer

1–4pm Pre-Convention Education Session: Sawmill Symposium n | Old Louisville Room

1–4pm Hardwood Federation Board Meeting n | TBA

2–4pm Southern Cypress Manufacturers Mid-Year Meeting n | TBA

2–6pm Exhibitor Setup | Commonwealth Ballroom

2–6pm NHLA Registration Desk Open for all Attendees | Second Floor Foyer

2:30–5pm AHEC Board of Directors Meeting n | TBA

3–4pm Hardwood Distributors Association n | TBA

3:30–5:30pm American Walnut Manufacturers Association n | TBA

6–7:30pm Welcome Reception | Olmsted Ballroom

Sponsored by Cascade Hardwood

7–10pm NHLA Board of Manager’s Dinner n | Vincenzo's Italian Restaurant

Sponsored by TMX Shipping, Co., Inc.

n Members Only n By Invitation Only n Pre-registration Required Schedule subject to change.

SPECIAL EVENTS

PRE-CONVENTION EDUCATION SESSION: SAWMILL SYMPOSIUM

Wednesday, October 4 at 1-4pm

Make more of your 2023 NHLA Annual Convention experience and register for pre-convention education!

The Sawmill Symposium will give participants an opportunity to increase their skill sets by delving deep into best practices for operational efficiency. The class will be taught by Benji Richards, NHLA Industry Services Sales Manager and National Inspector.

The Sawmill Symposium requires a separate $30 registration fee and is only available to people registered to attend the full convention.

SPECIAL EVENTS

WELCOME RECEPTION

Wednesday, October 4 | 6-7pm

Olmsted Ballroom

Sponsored by Cascade Hardwood

Celebrate the kickoff of the 2023 NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase. Sharpen your networking skills 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.

ITSEF 2023 GOLF TOURNAMENT

Wednesday, October 4

8am Shotgun Start

Champions Pointe Golf Club

The Inspector Training School Educational Foundation will host its 1st Annual Golf Classic at Champions Pointe Golf Club, a Fuzzy Zoeller Championship Golf Course. Please take part in aiding in the mission of the Inspector Training School Educational Foundation, which is to support the continued development and growth of the Inspector Training School and its graduates, “Building Future Leaders of the Hardwood Industry.”

You can register for this event when you register for the NHLA Convention.

Player registration is $275 per person.

Course Information:

Champions Pointe Golf Club

1820 Champions Pointe Club Lane | Henryville, IN 47126 812-294-1800 | www.cbcpgolf.com

(The course is 19.9 miles from the Omni Hotel in Louisville, KY)

If you would like to sponsor the ITSEF Golf Tournament, contact John Hester (j.hester@nhla.com) or Vicky Simms (v.simms@nhla.com).

THANK YOU TO OUR ITSEF 2023 GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORS

Abenaki Timber Corp.

Brenneman Lumber

Classic American Hardwoods Forestry Systems, Inc.

McRae Lumber

MO PAC Lumber Co.

Penn-Sylvan International, Inc.

Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance, Co.

For Amazing Spaces. Beautiful and strong; flexible and timeless; hardwoods offer endless possibilities for designers, architects and consumers.

For Our Communities.

The hardwood lumber industry and its related sectors support millions of jobs and add billions to the economy.

UNLEASHING THE POTENTIAL OF HARDWOODS

For Our Health.

Research shows improved mental health and well-being in people when surrounded by wood and other elements from the natural world.

For the Planet.

Hardwoods are a natural, renewable, sustainable material that absorbs and stores twice as much CO2 as it emits.

DAY 2 AGENDA

THURSDAY 10|05

7am–3pm NHLA Registration Desk Open! | Second Floor Foyer

7–8am Full Breakfast Buffet for All Convention Attendees | Second Floor Foyer

Sponsored by SII Dry Kilns

8–10am Opening Session with Keynote Speaker Eric Traupe | Olmsted Ballroom

Sponsored by NWH

10am–3pm Exhibit Showcase Open | Commonwealth Ballroom

10am–2pm Spouse and Guest Event at Copper & Kings n | Copper & Kings - 1121 E. Washington St.

10:30–11:30am Education Session: Hardwood Trends, Forecasts & Insights for 2024 - Part 1 | Olmsted Ballroom

Sponsored by A. W. Stiles Contractors, Inc.

10:30–11:30am ITSEF Board Meeting n | Old Louisville Room

11am–Noon Bloody Mary Bar in the Exhibit Hall | Commonwealth Ballroom

Sponsored by USNR

11:30am–1pm Lunch Buffet for All Convention Attendees in the Exhibit Showcase | Commonwealth Ballroom

Sponsored by Cersosimo and JoeScan

2–3pm Education Session: From Automation to Ale, Exploring AI over Drinks | Olmsted Ballroom

Sponsored by Robinson Lumber Company

3–4pm NHLA Inspector Training School Alumni Reception | Pool Deck Terrace, Third Floor

Sponsored by Cole Hardwood, Inc.

3–4pm Exhibitor Appreciation Reception | Library Bar (First Floor)

5–6:30pm Bluegrass, Bourbon & Banter Reception | Olmsted Ballroom

Sponsored by NWH

n Members Only n By Invitation Only n Pre-registration Required Schedule subject to change.

Eric Traupe is a powerful voice in the Intelligence Community and a leading national security professional. Eric is the former assistant director of the CIA for the Near East and served on the front lines of U.S. counterterrorism efforts for more than 20 years.

He draws from his experiences to share proven strategies for embracing the principles of servant leadership for more impactful collaboration across organizational and cultural boundaries. He empowers teams to innovate, enhance creativity, develop solutions, and succeed in challenging environments.

Eric Traupe is a trusted advisor to our nation’s highest-ranking leaders. He has advised CIA directors, presidents, cabinet and military officials, and members of Congress. He has also participated in momentous White House strategic, policy, and resource decisions. Traupe’s leadership, acumen, and unmatched ability to cultivate enduring relationships between the U.S. and its foreign partners continue to be heralded in intelligence circles.

Traupe is an inclusive and transformational leader whose “exemplary leadership will reverberate across the CIA for decades,” as noted by the agency’s top officials. To complement his highly sought-after leadership insights, Traupe is masterfully skilled at engaging audiences with his captivating perspectives on today’s top issues.

Throughout his tenure with the CIA, he thrived in assignments that required crisis management skills, sound judgment, and an ability to assess internal and external risks. As a member of the CIA’s Expanded Corporate Board, Traupe led thousands of officers from different professional units, developed and executed multi-billion-dollar budgets, and addressed acute

OPENING SESSION: KEYNOTE

SPEAKER Eric Traupe

Thursday, October 5 at 8am

Sponsored by NWH

intelligence and foreign policy challenges on behalf of the CIA director. He expertly assessed geopolitical and economic trends, forecasted key budgetary investments, and weighed the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact to ensure his workforce maintained cohesion, resiliency, and mission focus.

Prior to the CIA, Traupe served in the United States Marine Corps for nearly 10 years. He held several command and staff assignments and completed deployments to the Middle East, Africa, the Balkans, Japan, and Europe. Traupe played a key role in managing three separate non-combatant evacuation operations in The Gambia, Albania, and Zaire, during which a total of 1,500 U.S. citizens were safely rescued.

Since leaving the public sector, Traupe founded Azimuth Global LLC, a consulting firm that provides strategic advisory services to Fortune 100 companies across sectors. He is also the president of Capella Federal Inc. and a senior advisor at WestExec Advisors. Additionally, Traupe is an ambassador for the Third Option Foundation and serves on the boards of large and emerging technology companies.

Consistently recognized as a strategic thinker and collaborative leader, Traupe’s contributions to the Intelligence Community have been recognized with several honors, including the Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal, Clandestine Service Career Award, CIA’s Director Award (twice), George W. Bush Award for Excellence, and the Presidential Rank Award — to name a few.

He holds an MBA in international business from American University and a BA in communications from the University of Michigan, where he starred as a linebacker participating in two Rose Bowls and a Gator Bowl.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5

10:30-11:30am | Olmsted Ballroom

A GUIDE TO HARDWOOD TRENDS, FORECASTS, AND INSIGHTS FOR 2024 (PART 1)

A PANEL DISCUSSION

Sponsored by A.W. Stiles Contractors, Inc.

A “state of the industry” panel will discuss the hottest topics in hardwood lumber markets.

2-3pm | Olmsted Ballroom

FROM AUTOMATION TO ALE, EXPLORING AI AND AUTOMATION OVER DRINKS A PANEL DISCUSSION

Sponsored by Robinson Lumber

CONFIRMED PANELISTS INCLUDE:

Susan Coulombe, General Manager of JD Irving Limited

Mike Fitzgerald, COO of Cascade Hardwood LLC

Josh Green, Operations Engineer with Middle Tennessee Lumber

Garner Robinson, CEO of Robinson Lumber Company

One topic, four perspectives. Customer expectations, market dynamics, and technology are transforming dramatically. Hear from four panelists who have embraced technology and innovation at their companies. Learn about their initiatives, challenges, and successes.

Following this session, all convention attendees are invited to tour Robinson Lumber Company’s flagship concentration yard in New Albany, Indiana – just 14 minutes from the Omni Hotel.

Robinson built the yard and kilns in 1989 and recently acquired an adjoining parcel of land which will be the site of a multiyear investment and expansion program. The tour will include both the original facility and the expansion site, where Robinson has installed a CombiLift CSS slipsheet container loading system. Light refreshments will be served. Buses depart the Omni at 3:30 sharp and will return by 5:00pm. All are welcome - no registration required.

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 KILN REPAIRS WE DO ROUTINELY:

• COMPLETE ENERGY EFFICIENT REBUILDS

• ROOF REPLACEMENTS

• DOOR REPLACEMENTS, EXISTING DOOR REPAIR

• ELECTRICAL CONTROLS & UPGRADES

• NEW COIL/ STEAM PIPE REPLACEMENTS

NO MATTER THE SIZE OF YOUR KILN PROJECT, WE WILL BE HAPPY TO TAKE A LOOK AT IT WITH YOU.

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Email: lee@awscontractorsinc.com or casey@awscontractorsinc.com

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SPECIAL EVENTS

SPOUSE AND GUEST EVENT AT COPPER & KINGS

Thursday, October 5 | 10am-2pm

Experience a behind-the-scenes look at Kentucky’s only American Brandy and Absinthe distillery, Copper and Kings. Enjoy a one-hour private tour followed by a tasting experience, private lunch on the rooftop with one of the best views of the Louisville skyline, and shopping at Work the Metal.

*You can register for this event when completing convention registration.

Price: $85 per person

(Note: this event is limited to the first 60 registrants)

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

“Join the Taste of Copper & Kings Experience to taste what makes us the World’s Most Imaginative Distillery! This educational tour and tasting experience includes four samples from our core portfolio of innovative spirits, including American Brandy, Gin, Absinthe & Liqueurs. Cheers!” – Cooper & Kings

10 am: Bus departs Omni Hotel

10:30 am – 11:30 am: Copper and Kings Guided Distillery Tour

11:40 am – 12:40 pm: Lunch at the Rooftop Kitchen and Bar

12:45 pm – 1:45 pm: Shopping at Work the Metal

2:00 pm: Bus Returns to the Omni Hotel

NHLA INSPECTOR TRAINING SCHOOL ALUMNI RECEPTION

Thursday, October 5 at 3-4pm

Pool Deck Terrace, Third Floor

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!

EXHIBITOR APPRECIATION RECEPTION

Thursday, October 5 at 3-4pm Library Bar

Thank you! NHLA would like to invite all exhibitors to a networking reception on Thursday afternoon from 3-4pm. This is our chance to say thank you for supporting NHLA and being a vital part of the hardwood industry.

Exhibitors ONLY!

BOURBON, BLUEGRASS, & BANTER RECEPTION

Thursday, October 5 | 5-6:30pm

Olmsted Ballroom

Sponsored by NWH

Join us for a fun evening of tasting Kentucky’s finest bourbons with a musical performance by the Bourbon Revival Band. Highly skilled bourbon hosts from Richie Michaels Whiskey Tasting Experiences will narrate six different bourbon stations extending their knowledge and passion for bourbon to you. Light snacks and an open bar will be provided.

*This event is free with your Convention Registration.

DAY 3 AGENDA

FRIDAY 10|06

7am–3pm NHLA Registration Desk Open! | Second Floor Foyer

7–8:30am Fellowship of Christian Lumbermen Meeting n | Clifton Room

7–8:30am Canadian Hardwood Bureau Meeting n | Old Louisville Room

7–8:30am Full Breakfast Buffet for All Convention Attendees | Second Floor Foyer

8:30–10am General Business Session with Keynote Speaker, Mike Snow | Olmsted Ballroom

Sponsored by Pennsylvania Lumbermen's Mutual Insurance Co.

10:30–11:30am Education Session: Personal Investing 101 with Eric Lynn | Old Louisville Room

10:30am–3pm Exhibit Showcase Open | Commonwealth Ballroom

11am–Noon Bloody Mary Bar in the Exhibit Hall | Commonwealth Ballroom

Sponsored by Breeze Dried, Inc.

11:30am–1:00pm Lunch for All Convention Attendees in the Exhibit Showcase | Commonwealth Ballroom

Sponsored by Cersosimo and JoeScan

1–2pm Education Session: Hardwood Trends, Forecasts & Insights for 2024 - Part 2 | Olmsted Ballroom

Sponsored by Ressources Lumber, Inc.

5:15pm Buses begin transporting attendees to the Kentucky Derby Museum | 704 Central Ave., Louisville

6–11pm Grand Finale Party n | The Kentucky Derby Museum, 704 Central Ave., Louisville

Reception with full museum access, cocktails, dinner, dancing, and giveaways

Live music by the Bourbon Revival Band

n Members Only n By Invitation Only n Pre-registration Required Schedule subject to change.

With hardwood lumber, we enhance our customers' business's and the health of the planet. From responsible harvest to fabrication and installation, from use and re-use, hardwood lumber enriches and sustains the places we live, work, and play. As North America's leading distributor of hardwood lumber, we are proud to partner with you to bring unique products to the market through the untold possibilities of hardwood lumber.

What you need. When you need it. By people that know and care.

Some see wood, we see purpose.

GENERAL SESSION: KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Mike Snow

Friday, October 6 at 8:30am

Sponsored by Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company

Mike Snow will discuss hardwood export trends and changes in environmental policies around the globe.

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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Our Loss Control Representatives help you safeguard your business with risk management tools and resources to prevent and reduce losses. When a storm is approaching, our customer service staff calls to help you prepare before a potential loss. When disaster strikes, you can rely on PLM to be ready to help, even in the middle of the night. Our claims staff works immediately to assess the situation and find ways to get you back in business as soon as possible.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6

10:30-11:30am | Old Louisville Room

PERSONAL INVESTING 101

with Eric Lynn, Institutional Advisor at Creative Planning

A simple discussion for those attendees who want to understand how they and their company should be investing in the future.

1-2pm | Olmsted Ballroom

A GUIDE TO HARDWOOD TRENDS, FORECASTS, AND INSIGHTS FOR 2024 (PART 2)

A PANEL DISCUSSION

Sponsored by Ressources Lumber

From lumber and supply chain to environmental policy and more. Discover the most popular trends and buyer/builder preferences in 2024.

SIMPLY BETTER

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SPECIAL EVENTS

CLOSING PARTY AT THE KENTUCKY DERBY MUSEUM

Friday, October 6 | 6-11pm Kentucky Derby Museum

It’s the next best thing to actually being at the Derby . . . a private buyout of the Kentucky Derby Museum! Join us for a night of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the Museum, followed by a seated dinner in the Oak Terrace and live music performed by the Bourbon Revival Band in the Great Hall.

Space is limited to the first 350 guests. Don’t miss out on this unique experience.

*You can register for this event when you register for the NHLA Convention.

Tickets are just $80 with convention registration and $160 for a guest without a convention registration

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

5:15 pm Buses will begin transportation from the Omni Hotel to the KY Derby Museum

6:00 pm Cocktails served among the Museum Exhibits

7:00 pm Dinner served in the Museum’s Oak Terrace

8:30 pm The Bourbon Revival Band takes the stage in the Great Hall 10:00 pm Buses will begin return transportation from the KY Derby Museum to the Omni Hotel

Images courtesy of the KentucKy Derby museum

SHOWCASE HOURS

Thursday, October 5

Exhibit Showcase Opens at 10am

Bloody Mary Bar Open 11am-12pm - Sponsored by USNR

Popcorn at Booth 323 - Sponsored by Eagle Machinery & Supply, Inc.

Lunch Served 11:30am-1pm

Ice Cream at Booths 23 & 24 - Sponsored by Forestry Systems, Inc.

Beer at Booths 118 & 120 - Sponsored by Nyle Dry Kilns

Friday, October 6

Exhibit Showcase Opens at 10:30am

Bloody Mary Bar Open 11am-12pm - Sponsored by Breeze Dried, Inc.

Lunch Served 11:30am-1pm

Ice Cream at Booths 23 & 24 - Sponsored by Forestry Systems, Inc.

Beer at Booths 118 & 120 - Sponsored by Nyle Dry Kilns

EXHIBITOR LISTING

2023 EHXIBIT SHOWASE LAYOUT

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BOOTH 323

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BOOTHS 23 & 24

BEER AT THE BOOTH BY NYLE DRY KILNS

BOOTHS 118 & 120

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MEET OUR EXHIBITORS

AS OF JUNE 21, 2023

A. W. STILES CONTRACTORS INC.

BOOTH 408

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.

AFS ENERGY SYSTEMS

BOOTH 103

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.

THE AGL GROUP

BOOTH 426

317 Libbey Industrial Pkwy. B200

Weymouth, MA 02189

781-544-3970

www.theAGLgroup.com

Contact: Jeffrey Dougherty at Jdougherty@TheAGLGroup.com

Founded in 2013, The AGL Group is a well-established global logistics company. Our expertise lies in the transportation of forest products, providing comprehensive solutions for domestic, export, and import shipments. With a commitment to building long-term partnerships, we constantly improve our services to deliver exceptional results for our clients. Headquartered in Weymouth, Massachusetts, and with offices in Jacksonville, Florida, and Barranquilla, Colombia, our mission is to make lives easier through simplifying your supply chain.

AMERICAN WOOD TECHNOLOGY, LLC

BOOTH 320

1039 Brockton Road

Jefferson, GA 30549 404-520-0239

www.americanwoodtechnology.com

Contact: Claus Staalner at CStaalner@AWTech-llc.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.

BID GROUP

BOOTHS 105 & 204

18095 Lapointe Street

Mirabel, QC, J7J 1E3 450-435-2121

www.bidgroup.ca

Contact: Anne-Marie Levesque at anne-marie.levesque@bidgroup.ca

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. 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

BOOTH 205

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.

BLUE-VENT USA, LLC

BOOTH 209

5251 Irving Boulevard

Machesney Park, IL 61115

847-961-5656

www.blue-vent.com

Contact: Peter Jacobsen at contact@blue-vent.com

Our strong team of engineers with focus on innovation and quality has ensured Blue-vent staying ahead of the competition for the supply of dust collectors to the saw milling and wood working industries. A traditional dust collector system consumes a lot of electricity. With our plant designs and energy efficient installations, our customers enjoy a considerable reduction in their energy bills. We offer our customers cost efficient solutions, without compromising on safety and quality. Our systems comply with NFPA/ATEX regulations to ensure highest safety standards. All our equipment is made from the highest quality raw materials and components to ensure reliability.

Blue-vent can display a reference list of several hundred turn-key installations. Customer satisfaction is of utmost importance to us, and we are especially proud to retain and enjoy continuous support from our customers. We focus on staying innovative and flexible to continue serving our customers.

BolDesign, Inc.

BOOTH 26

2601 Withers Drive

Hudson, NC 28638

828-394-7231

www.boldesigninc.com

Contact: Brett Bollinger at brettbollinger@boldesigninc.com

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.

BREEZE DRIED, INC.

BOOTH 417

1300 Jackson Sideroad RR #2

Tillsonburg, ON, N4G 4G7

519-842-6841

www.breezedried.com

Contact: Mike Penner at mpenner@breezedried.com

Breeze Dried invented the original, patented, Breeze Dried Stick. Breeze Dried Sticks solve the problem of sticker stain and have been the industry standard for drying white woods since their inception in the 1990s. Breeze Dried focuses on exemplary service by stocking multiple truckloads of standard sizes or custom manufacturing to your specifications to deliver quickly and keep your

business moving. Breeze Dried offers cross-vented profiled kiln sticks, custom profiling, and custom rip and dress.

BRUNNER HILDEBRAND LUMBER DRY KILN CO.

BOOTH 106

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. Brunner-Hildebrand 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 109

Carbotech

2250, rue St-Jean

Plessisville (Qc) 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.

CASCADE HARDWOOD LLC

BOOTHS 201 & 300

158 Ribelin Road; PO Box 269

Chehalis, WA 98532

360-345-1300

www.cascadehardwood.com

Contact: Rick Barrett at rick@chgsales.com

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.

CLEEREMAN INDUSTRIES, INC.

BOOTH 413

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 2 facilities with over 65,000 square foot 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, Band Saws, Stave Mill Equipment

COLLIER INSURANCE

BOOTH 330

606 S. Mendenhall Rd.

Memphis, TN 38117

Main: 901.529.2900 Toll Free: 866.600.COLL

www.collier.com

Contact: Brandon Stahl at bstahl@collier.com

With over 110 years of experience, we understand that each client has a unique set of circumstances. At Collier, we strive to develop an innovative approach to service curated for our individual clients needs with regard to their Employee Benefit plans and have internal capabilities to deploy a wide range of services using our carefully crafted relationships with best-in-class vendors to deliver the ultimate benefit package for your company’s employees. Continutiy and consistency in service are extremely important and why our dedicated Collier service team provides unparralleled support and year-round engagement for your employees and their families. With ongoing education using the latest in technology solutions and other value-added services such as payroll intergration and compliance tools, our transparent approach and industry expertise brings execptional savings and peace of mind to our partners.

COMBILIFT USA

BOOTH 25

303 Concord Street

Greensboro, NC 27406

877-COMBI-56

www.combilift.com

Contact: Patrick Keenan at Patrick.keenan@combilift.com

Combilift is a world leading designer & manufacturer of Multi-Directional Lift Trucks for handling long-length products and of Container-Handling Equipment. Ranked as the world’s fastest growing forklift manufacturer, the equipment is offered in Diesel, LPG & Electric.

For the Hardwood Industry we offer:

• Multi-Directional Lift trucks for warehouses, outside yard operations and kiln loading & unloading. This multidirectional capability means more room to maneuver, narrower aisles & increased storage capacity along with increased safety and reduced product damage.

• The Combilift Slip-Sheet CSS that enables semi-automatic loading and unloading of containers enabling faster & safer load handling and reduced product damage.

CONTINENTAL UNDERWRITERS, INC.

BOOTH 322

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 to Your Local Risk™!

COOPER MACHINE CO., INC.

BOOTH 221 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 or Marshell Norris at mnorris@coopermachine.com

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 211 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 SOFTWARE

BOOTHS 110 & 112

11650 Miracle Hills Dr. Suite 100

Omaha, NE 68154

800-347-6720

www.dmsi.com

Contact: Henry German at hgerman@dmsi.com

DMSi Software provides solutions for the entire hardwood supply chain, from timber to consumer. Their eLIMBS and SCi systems include easyto-use handheld and desktop software for tracking wood products for timber, logging, and sawmills. The TallyExpress mobile app lets users tally bundles in minutes from a standard Android smartphone. Neural Grader is an automated lumber grading system using computer vision and artificial intelligence. Agility ERP provides robust inventory and order management for distributors and retailers. Independently owned and privately held, DMSi is proud to exclusively serve the lumber and building materials industry.

EAGLE MACHINERY & SUPPLY, INC.

BOOTH 323

422 Dutch Valley Drive

Sugarcreek, OH 44681

330-852-1300

www.eaglemachines.com

Contact: Bob Hurst at bob.hurst@eaglemachines.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. 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 226

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.

Hurst offers a full line of biomass combustion systems backed with fifty years of innovative clean-burn design. Diverse in every way with multi-fuel blending capability. Hurst stokers utilize hundreds of common and abundant solid biomass fuels.

HURST BOILER

ECOLAB SPECIALTY PEST SERVICES

BOOTH 328

53 McCullough Drive New Castle, DE 19720

302-367-3944

www.ecolab.com/fumigation

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 326

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 208

900 Maxwell Avenue

Evansville, IN 47711

812-475-8909

www.embryenterprises.com

Contact: Rick Embry at rembry@embryteam.com

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

FARM CREDIT MID-AMERICA

BOOTH 327

12501 Lakefront Place

Louisville, KY 40299

www.fcma.com

Contact: Susan Ellis, Meeting & Event Manager, susan.ellis@fcma.com

A proud member of the Farm Credit System, Farm Credit Mid-America exists to secure the future of rural communities and agriculture as a leading provider of reliable, consistent credit and financial services to farmers, producers, agribusinesses and rural residents in Arkansas,

Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio and Tennessee. The customerowned cooperative serves more than 137,000 customers and manages a portfolio of $38 billion in total assets owned and managed. Farm Credit Mid-America’s products and services include loans for real estate, operating, equipment, rural living, crop insurance and vehicle, equipment and building leases. For more information visit www.fcma.com.

FORESTRY SYSTEMS, INC.

BOOTHS 23 & 24 and 225 & 227

P.O. Box 694

Summerfield, NC 27358

800-868-2559

www.forestrysystems.com

Contact: Patrick Jenks at patjenks@forestrysystems.com

Forestry Systems is the leading developer of software and hardware solutions for the hardwood lumber and logging industries. FSI was first to introduce handheld programs such as the Log Scaler, Chain Tally, End Tally and Timber Cruiser. After 36 years, Forestry Systems is still producing innovative solutions for the our industry. Used by over 800 operations today, FSI's systems are proven effective and backed by the most experienced customer support in the industry.

FR. MEYER'S SOHN NA LLC (FMS LOGISTICS)

BOOTH 303

5 Commerce Drive

Reading, PA 19607

610-396-9550

www.fms-logistics.com

Contact: Anna Adams at anna.adams@fms-logistics.com

Fr. Meyer's Sohn NA LLC (FMS Logistics) 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!

FROEDGE MACHINE & SUPPLY CO., INC.

BOOTH 223

317 Radio Station Road

Tompkinsville, KY 42167

270-487-5891

www.froedge.com

Contact: Tom Froedge at ht.froedge@froedge.com

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

FROMM PACKAGING SYSTEMS

BOOTH 222

85 Fulton St., Unit 4

Boonton, NJ 07005

973-334-5777

www.frommpackagingsystems.com

Contact: Rachel Tamulevich at rachel.tamulevich@airpadusa.com

FROMM Packaging Systems for the lumber Industry consists of heavy-duty machinery. Our equipment covers all packaging solutions for the forestry industry (timber, plywood, MDF) with strapping machines, wrapping and waterproof machines. FROMM develops and produces a wide variety of systems for unitizing and palletizing goods for transport: strapping machines and systems, pallet stretch wrapping machines, together with all necessary consumables. Established in 1947, the Swiss company pursues a policy of logical vertical integration while upholding traditional values such as proximity to customers, quality consciousness, continuity, independence and environmental awareness, which are the reasons for decades of success.

FSS, INC.

BOOTH 125

16950 Westfield Park Road

Westfield, IN 46074

800-992-1991

www.fsszone.com

Contact: Jeff Waggoner at j.waggoner@fsszone.com

FSS, Inc. provides fumigation services for the export industry. We are long time members of the IHLA and are more recent members of NHLA. FSS operates multiple point of origin fumigation facilities to accommodate the growing demand 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 421

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.”

GREENBRIDGE

BOOTH 19

6277 Heisley Road

Mentor, OH 44060

440-534-2377

www.greenbridge.com

Contact: Kristin Conteen at kconteen@greenbridge.com

Founded in 1974 as Polychem, we rebranded in April 2021 as Greenbridge to reflect our commitment to providing proactive solutions to customers across North America seeking to achieve more sustainable, high-performing operations. Our early reputation was based on our quality polyester, polypropylene and cord strapping. Today, years of growth and strategic acquisitions have made Greenbridge a leading end-of-line packaging supplier, with integrated solutions that encompass tools, equipment, systems, and services that help tame the most challenging supply chains.

HARDWOOD MARKET REPORT

BOOTH 400

780 Ridge Lake Blvd. Ste. 102 Memphis, TN 38120

901-767-9126

www.hmr.com

Contact: David Caldwell at david@hmr.com or Brian Cruzen at brian@hmr.com

HMR is an information company focused exclusively on the hardwood products industry. The company and its flagship publication, Hardwood Market Report® were established in 1922 and have been providing continuous, uninterrupted service to the industry for these 101 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 27

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 realtime inventories of leading suppliers, and request quotes—at no cost.

HASKO INDUSTRIES

BOOTH 309

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.

THE HORTON GROUP

BOOTH 131

350 Westfield Rd. Ste. 330

Noblesville, IN 46060 724-699-450

www.thehortongroup.com

Contact: Kevin Mershimer at Kevin.mershimer@thehortongroup.com

The Horton Group is a commercial insurance agency offering property/ casualty (including workers compensation) insurance with multiple offices throughout the Midwest with a focus in the wood products industry. We insure over 130 wood based operations from sawmills to kiln drying operations. With over 20 years of experience insuring this Industry, we have developed solid relationships with the carriers that write this niche. With the property market in turmoil, its important to have an expert in your corner who knows who to place you with and can be creative with how to write your coverages to help maximize your premium dollars. Stop by our booth and see how we are helping our clients not only prepare for their next renewal but plan for the future.

HUB International Forestry & Wood Products Insurance

BOOTH 304

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

Employee Benefits

• Workers Compensation

• Executive Risk Coverage

HURST BOILER & WELDING CO., INC.

BOOTH 21

100 Boilermaker Lane

Coolidge, GA 31738

229-346-3545

www.hurstboiler.com

Contact: Cliff Hurst at churst@hurstboiler.com

Hurst Boiler & Welding Company, Inc. has been manufacturing, designing, engineering, and servicing gas, oil, biomass, and hybrid firetube and watertube steam and hot water boilers since 1967, for thousands of satisfied customers. In addition to a complete line of steam and hot water boilers, Hurst Boiler & Welding Company also manufactures a complete line of boiler parts and boiler room peripherals and provides unparalleled turnkey after-market products and services to deliver complete installation and operation to its customers.

INDUSTRIAL APPRAISAL COMPANY

BOOTH 302

603 Stanwix Street, Suite 1450

Pittsburgh, PA 15221

412-208-1730

www.indappr.com

Contact: John Pfeffer at jpfeffer@indappr.com

IAC has been appraising all types of commercial entities for insurance, sale, lending, estate planning and other purposes, since 1939. Over the last 10 years, IAC has been more intensely dedicated to the lumber industry and has become known as the expert in lumber industry appraisals, having appraised hundreds of sawmills across the country. Please contact us for a free quote and discussion of all of the benefits of our services.

INTERGLOBO NORTH AMERICA

BOOTH 228

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.

• Surety Bonds

• Cyber Liability

HUB’s industry knowledge also allows us to help with specialized services:

Risk Management

• Loss Control

Exclusive Timber Bond Program

• Captive Alternatives

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

ISK BIOCIDES, INC.

BOOTH 210

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.

JOESCAN

BOOTH 202

4510 NE 68th Drive, Suite 124

Vancouver, WA, 98661

360-993-0069

www.joescan.com

Contact: Blake DeFrance at blake.defrance@joescan.com

At JoeScan, we make 3D laser scanners for sawmills. Our only focus is to deliver results for our sawmill partners. We have more than 5000 scanners installed in sawmills all over the world, and our very first scanners are still running strong, over 20 years later.

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

KING CITY FORWARDING USA

BOOTH 409

708 Battlefield Blvd S. #201 Chesapeake, VA 23322 855-682-1637

www.kingcitynorthamerica.com

Contact: Lloyd Lovett at llovett@kingcityusa.com

KING CITY/NORTHWAY FORWARDING (CANADA DIVISION)

BOOTH 409

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."

KITTRELL APPRAISALS

BOOTH 425

3466 Mahlon Moore Road Spring Hill, TN 37174 931-698-3342

www.kittrellappraisals.com

Contact: Jacqueline Kittrell

It is our goal to bring the Forest Products Industry services with high standards of integrity to assist them with an easy convenient way to stay connected to machinery for sale, to offer a means to sell machinery and offer appraisal services that will allow your company to remain diversified and competitive in today’s global wood products market.

KUEHNE + NAGEL, INC.

BOOTH 224

10 Exchange Place, 19th floor Jersey City, NJ 07302 781-763-0500, ext. 1 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.

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.

LEGNA SOFTWARE LLC

BOOTH 229

500 W 5th Street, Suite 500 Winston-Salem, NC 27101 800-278-1098

www.legnasoftware.com

Legna has been committed to the wood products industry for over 30 years. We know what data is most important because we know the industry from having worked in it. Through real-time visibility and access to insights throughout your entire process, we help you make your smartest decisions.

LICO MACHINERY, INC.

BOOTHS 22 & 230

9550 10th, Avenue

Saint-Georges, QC, G5Y8J8

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.

The Lilly Company

BOOTH 127

3613 Knight Arnold Rd. Memphis, TN 38118

901-363-6000

Toll Free: 844-545-5926

www.lillyforklifts.com

Contact: Andrew Smith at asmith@lillyco.com

The Lilly Company is a fourth-generation family-owned, full-service Material Handling and Equipment Company. In addition to being an authorized Toyota and Komatsu Lift Truck Dealership, they also provide sales, rentals, parts, and services. The Lilly Company offers material handling on an array of resources as well as construction and aerial equipment.

LiTS LLC

BOOTH 402

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.

LOGS 2 LUMBER 2 YOU

BOOTH 123

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.

MAX BOARD FEET

BOOTH 407

1067 Winewood Rd. Forest, VA 24551

434-525-2292

Contact: info@autoindtech.com

Max Board Feet, an Automated Industrial Technologies Company, has been producing legendary high-performance wood handling and processing equipment for over 30 years. Our team began designing and manufacturing automation machinery for the wood pallet industry in 1999 with the introduction of our M2L Stacker and Unscrambler. Our stackers have reduced labor costs and increased productivity for hundreds of lumber processing mills. Additional specialized machinery include our high-speed saws, notcher, chamfer, ABSAMS (singulation metering system), and the TS300.

MCDONOUGH MANUFACTURING CO.

BOOTH 220

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.

MELLOTT MFG. CO., INC.

BOOTH 111

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 BIOMASS BOILERS

BOOTH 305

2612 F. Road

Bark River, MI 49807

906-466-9010

www.burnchips.com

Contact: sales@burnchips.com

Creating steam or hot water with wood-fired boiler systems has been the focus of Messersmith Manufacturing for over 40 years. They design, fabricate and install wood-fired boilers that are robust systems, trouble-free 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-CORVALLIS

BOOTH 325

155 SW Madison Avenue Corvallis, OR 97333

541-753-5111

www.microtec.us

Contact: Kenzie Hand at kenzie.hand@microtec.us

MiCROTEC is the only company offering scanning & optimization solutions for the complete wood processing industry - always committed to providing our customers with the most economical & sustainable wood utilization.

MISSOURI WALNUT, LLC

BOOTH 428

11417 Oak Road

Neosho, MO 64850

417-389-6141

www.mo-walnut.com

Contact: Steve Arnold at sarnold@ missouriwalnutgroup.com

NATIONAL HARDWOOD

MAGAZINE, INC.

BOOTH 405

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).

NYLE DRY KILNS

BOOTHS 118 & 120

12 Stevens Rd.

Brewer, ME 04412

800-777-6953

www.nyle.com

Contact: Jeremy Howard at jhoward@nyle.com

Nyle Dry Kilns, a US-based manufacturer with over 45 years of expertise in the lumber industry, is renowned for its commitment to efficiency. Specializing in dehumidification, indirect-fired gas, and steam kilns, Nyle sets the benchmark for optimal performance. They also offer heattreating kilns and industry-leading dry kiln controls.

At Nyle, energy efficiency is a top priority. Every product they build is designed to deliver exceptional energy savings while maintaining superior quality. By prioritizing efficiency, Nyle ensures a long-life cycle for their equipment, maximizing its value and minimizing environmental impact.

In addition to their cutting-edge technology, Nyle establishes long-term relationships with customers through their unwavering focus on efficiency. Their team provides legendary customer service, guiding clients on how to leverage the equipment to streamline their processes and maximize profitability. Nyle's strong values drive their dedication to helping customers achieve higher efficiency levels, ultimately leading to increased productivity and success.

ONSITE TECHNOLOGIES LLC

BOOTH 429

404 Mitchells Landing Way Greensboro, NC 27455

336-763-4861

www.onsite-technologiesllc.com

Contacts: David Cox at david@onsite-technologiesllc.com and Kent Duncan at kent@onsite-technologiesllc.com

Onsite is the only software company for the lumber and logging industry that dedicates its foundation to supporting its customers. Our Onsite is the only software company for the lumber and logging industry that dedicates its foundation to supporting its customers. Our company model begins and ends with customer satisfaction and support. We personally know many of our customers through years of phone interaction, visitation and product development. At Onsite, there is no downtime for our customers so there is no downtime for us. We include 24-hour support for everyone that purchases or demos our products and we typically do most of our customer requests and problem solving after normal working hours. Being part of the Onsite family not only means we are available anytime, but also you never re-purchase equipment or find yourself being forced into upgrading. As handheld equipment fails or needs repairing, we immediately replace it with a new device or loaner that is equal to or exceeds what you previously had. Software updates are also provided free of charge and are periodically released, which can be easily downloaded with the press of a button from a wireless network. Because with us, your insight is Onsite.

PAW-TAW-JOHN SERVICES, INC.

BOOTH 200

18125 N Ramsey Rd. Rathdrum, ID 83858 208-687-1478

www.pawtaw.com

Contact: Angela Bartlett at angela@pawtaw.com

Paw-Taw-John Services, Inc. is A Pacific Northwest-based company that provides multiple products, and repair services to the manufacturing industry for 34 years. We provide robust cost-effective primary and secondary log breakdown solutions for the lumber industry. In addition to setworks, we are the leading distributor in North America for Temposonic sensors. In addition to Temponsonic sensors we also distribute Encoder Products, Connexus Laser Line and Bosch/ Rexroth Valves. As the leading nationwide authorized repair center for Temposonics (formerly MTS) in the United States, our factory trained technicians and assemblers ensure sensors and products are repaired efficiently and expertly.

PENN-SYLVAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.

BOOTH 401

21792 State Highway 77

Centerville, PA 16404

818-694-2311

www.penn-sylvan.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 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.

PENNSYLVANIA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

BOOTH 422

One Commerce Square - 2005 Market St, Ste 1200

Philadelphia, PA 19103 800-752-1895

www.plmins.com

Contact: Sean Briscoe at sbriscoe@plmins.com

Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM) is a nationally recognized property and casualty insurance carrier serving the lumber, woodworking, and building materials industries. 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 Green Tree Risk Partners, our 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 800752-1895 or at www.plmins.com.

PICHE

BOOTH 308

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 higherquality 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.

POINT GLOBAL LOGISTICS

BOOTH 331

Two Town Square Blvd, Suite 370 Asheville, NC 28803

1-844-POINTGL

www.pointgl.com

Contact: Michael D’Angelo michaeld@pointgl.com

Point Global Logistics aims to provide their clients with a superior service experience. We listen to our clients needs in order to deliver the best logistics solutions from booking to final delivery. POINT is responsive, accurate and focused on the details. Point Global Logistics makes international exporting easy, worry-free and "Straight to the Point."

PROGRESS ENGINEERING LLC

BOOTH 203

10 Middle Road Augusta, ME 04330

207-623-0110

www.progresseng.com

Contact: John P. Murray at jmurray@progresseng.com

Progress Engineering has extensive experience in the forest products industries, specializing in sawmill automation. We have designed and implemented advanced control systems, including optimized log merchandisers; debarkers; MOF headrig controls; optimized resaw systems; value-based hardwood edger and gang optimizers; bull edgers and sash gangs; optimized trimmers; sorter controls; stackers that manage pack width, and over 30 scan-sort-tally systems.

REDWOOD PLASTICS AND RUBBER

BOOTH 324

19695 92A Avenue

Langley, BC, V1M 3B3

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 in-house 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.

SHOWCASE EQUIPMENT LLC

BOOTH 430

206 Vine Street

Wolcottville, IN. 46795

574-536-1646

Contact: Gaylord Yoder at ads@showcaseequipment.us

Showcase Equipment LLC produces a forest-related catalog that allows readers to order new or used equipment, sell their equipment, and advertise their business. With over 23,000 mail subscribers and 36,000 email subscribers, your message is sure to reach the right people. Showcase Equipment has the experience you need to help your bottom line.

SII DRY KILNS BOOTHS 311

& 410

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 423

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 purpose-built equipment for the hardwood industry is designed for quality performance, easy serviceability, and operational efficiency.

TMX SHIPPING CO., INC.

BOOTH 310

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.

TS MANUFACTURING

BOOTHS 321 & 420

2 Fleetwood Road

Lindsay, ON, K9V 6H4

705-324-3762

www.tsman.com

Contact: sales@tsman.com

TS Manufacturing is a leading provider of high-quality machinery, controls, and software designed specifically for the hardwood industry. With 50 years of experience, TS Manufacturing has become a soughtafter supplier known for its innovative trimming, sorting, stacking, and automatic stick placing systems. They specialize in designing, building, and optimizing edger, gang, headrig and resaw systems while also offering a wide range of log and lumber handling equipment for seamless integration with their machine centers.

TS Manufacturing has recently partnered with Kuka Robotics Corp. to introduce a cutting-edge robotic lumber sorting system to their equipment line.

For more information, please contact us at sales@tsman.com or call 705-324-3762.

U-C COATINGS, LLC

BOOTH 121

2250 Fillmore Ave.

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. U-C Coatings goal is to help their customers increase yields with less waste and provide the highest level of protection for their products.

USNR

BOOTH 415

PO Box 310 Woodland, WA 98674 360-225-8267

www.usnr.com

Contact: Chad Smith at chad.smith@usnr.com

USNR is a clear leader for optimized hardwood applications. Now with Deep Learning artificial intelligence, mills can take automated grading to the highest level on the market today, benefiting from more accurate grade solutions and faster start-ups. Our scanning and optimization systems increase recovery and yield, capturing the most value from every piece. Software tools enhance your profitability with sophisticated production control. USNR’s long 100-year history has resulted in an extensive range of products including state-of-the-art machinery, controls, and automation systems for sawmills, planer mills, and lumber drying. Contact USNR for a solution to your processing challenges.

VISIONTALLY – INDUSTRIAL VISION SYSTEMS, INC.

BOOTH 124

8 Union Hill Road Suite 200 West Conshohocken, PA 19428 215-393-5300

www. VisionTally.com

Contact: Paul Bennett at Sales@VisionTally.com

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!

WEBSTER INDUSTRIES

BOOTH 424

325 Hall Street

Tiffin, OH 44883

800-243-9327

www.websterchain.com

Webster Industries, Inc., headquartered in Tiffin, Ohio, is an innovative leader in the engineered class chain, sprockets and vibrating equipment markets. Since its start in 1876, Webster has evolved into a vertically integrated chain manufacturer that serves a variety of industries. The company now employs around 300 people nationwide and has facilities in Ohio, Mississippi and Oregon. Throughout its 140 years in business, Webster’s focus has consistently been on American materials, American labor and American pride. A strong concentration on customer service, based on seamless vertical integration ensures that Webster’s clients receive the highest quality products and service in the industry.

WEST VIRGINIA HARDWOOD ALLIANCE ZONE

BOOTH 404

10 Eleventh Street

Elkins, WV 26241

304-636-9542

www.westvirginiahaz.com

Contact: Roberta Baylor at info@westvirginiahaz.com

The West Virginia Hardwood Alliance Zone consists of twelve counties in the heart of West Virginia's hardwoods. We are a regional economic development organization focused on increasing hardwood manufacturing investment in West Virginia through

our competitive advantage to the industry. The WVHAZ region has abundant natural resources located near major transportation networks, a highly skilled workforce available at competitive wages, and an outstanding quality of life. We assist hardwood lumber companies with relocation, expansion and new development. WVHAZ is able to generate custom-tailored incentive packages that meet the needs of prospective companies and allow for a successful location in one of the largest hardwood lumber producing states.

WOOD-MIZER, LLC

BOOTH 301

8180 West 10th Street Indianapolis, IN 46214 800-553-0182

www.woodmizer.com

Contact: Cody Buchanan at cbuchanan@woodmizer.com

Since 1982, Wood-Mizer has earned the reputation of a world-leading wood processing equipment manufacturer with a strong legacy from its innovative sawmilling products. From forest to final form, WoodMizer offers an extensive line of equipment including narrowband portable and industrial sawmills, wideband sawmilling equipment, band resaws, board edgers, wood kilns, planer/moulders, firewood processing equipment, pallet recycling equipment, material handling

System solution fits a board within available fiber around the defect. Actual Lasar2 scan data is shown in red.

NHLA PROVIDES EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO IMPROVE YOUR BOTTOM LINE

AUG

Aug. 8-10

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.

Venue: Franklin Industrial Commercial Development Authority - Emerging Technology Center

Location: Franklin, PA

Host: Ron Jones Hardwoods

Instructor: Tom Byers, National Inspector

Aug. 21- Sept. 1

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

Sept. 6-8

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.

Venue: NHLA Headquarters Location: Memphis, TN

Instructor: Roman Matyushchenko, ITS Instructor

Sept. 19-21

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.

Venue: YMCA Bigler

Location: Bigler, PA

Host: Forcey Lumber & Veneer

Instructor: Tom Byers, National Inspector

SEPT

Sept. 25- Nov. 17

Inspector Training School 204th 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

OCT

Oct. 23-27

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.

Venue: Wood-Mizer, LLC

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Instructor: Kevin Evilsizer, National Inspector

NOV

Nov. 27-Dec. 8

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

NHLA JOB BOARD

Here you will find our current job listings.

To see more details of the job or to post a job, visit www.nhla.com/industry-services/job-board.

LUMBER YARD SUPERVISOR

THE SALAMANCA LUMBER COMPANY, INC.

The Salamanca Lumber Company, Inc. is seeking a reliable individual to fill the full-time position of Lumber Yard Supervisor. As the head of our Yard & Kiln department, a successful candidate for this position will supervise the daily operations of our lumber yard; including department personnel and production, including the dry kilns; and perform the Key Functions of this position with ease.

HOW TO APPLY

Send your resume to: info@SalamancaLumber.com

The Salamanca Lumber Company, Inc.

59 Rochester Street | Salamanca, NY 14779 716-945-4810

LUMBER GRADER

NWH

NWH in Onalaska, WI, is seeking a Lumber grader to join their team. Must be able to grade lumber according to the NWH proprietary grades, maintain grading accuracy in a fast-paced environment, and work with QC on current grade guidelines.

HOW TO APPLY

Send your resume to: sarah.devries@nwh.com

NWH 718 2nd Ave SW | Onalaska, WI 54650 616-310-6118

LUMBER INSPECTOR ETT FINE WOODS

ETT Fine Woods is looking for a full-time lumber inspector for our Donalds, SC, location. This position will initially be for our incoming green chain, inspecting all green lumber purchased from local sawmills while being put on sticks. But in time will lead to inspecting kiln-dried lumber coming off of sticks on our production line. This individual will also be inspecting various imported hardwoods and needs to be willing to learn to grade and inspect new species. The position will also include supervising a small crew and ensuring the workflow is handled properly.

HOW TO APPLY

Send your resume to: nhascher@ettfinewoods.com

ETT Fine Woods

1106 Drake Rd. | Donalds, SC 29638 864-378-0258

SAW SHOP FILER

AMERICAN HARDWOOD INDUSTRIES

American Hardwood Industries is a member of the Baillie Group and one of North America's largest hardwood lumber manufacturers, distributors, and exporters. We are a provider of hardwood logs, hardwood lumber, and proprietary-grade hardwood lumber products. We are seeking a Saw Shop Filer.

HOW TO APPLY

Send your resume to: jrigetta@ahiwood.com

American Hardwood Industries

567 North Charlotte Ave | Waynesboro, VA 22980 540-941-1475

LUMBER GRADER

GRAF BROTHERS FLOORING, INC.

Graf Brothers Flooring, Inc. is in search of an experienced Lumber Grader for their South Shore, KY location. The qualified candidate will be NHLA trained or have equivalent knowledge. The candidate will possess the ability to accurately apply NHLA rules and have a minimum of one (1) year of experience grading green and/or kiln-dried domestic lumber. Job responsibilities include grading and marking all lumber to be sorted according to NHLA rules/guidelines and industry standards, communicating effectively with your team and other departments, adhering to all safety policies, and performing tasks in a safe and responsible manner.

HOW TO APPLY

Send your resume to: Maggie@grafbro.com

Graf Brothers Flooring, Inc.

679 Johnson Lane |South Shore, KY 41141 606-932-3117

QUALITY HARDWOODS, INC.

Quality Hardwoods, Inc. is in search of a Band Saw Filer.

HOW TO APPLY

Send your resume to amanda@qualityhardwoodsinc.com

Quality Hardwoods, Inc.

396 Main St | Sunfield, Michigan 48890 Phone517-566-8061

HERMITAGE HARDWOOD LUMBER SALES

Hermitage Hardwood Lumber is looking for an experienced lumber inspector for their Cookeville, TN, yard. The position will be for grading both green and kiln-dried lumber, as well as supervising a crew.

HOW TO APPLY

Send your resume to: wesley@hermitagehardwood.com

Hermitage Hardwood Lumber Sales

105 Ridgedale Drive | Cookeville, TN 38501 931-526-6832

LUMBER SALES ASSOCIATE

START A NEW AND REWARDING LUMBER SALES POSITION!

BOHNHOFF LUMBER COMPANY

If you are an outgoing Lumber Sales Associate interested in working with a prominent family-owned Lumber Company where you can contribute on a daily basis to our overall success . . . we want to hear from you!

Bohnhoff Lumber Company is seeking a highly motivated Lumber Sales Associate who will be accountable and responsible for the effective and successful sales of high-end lumber products.

HOW TO APPLY

Send your resume to: ryan@bohnhofflumber.com

Bohnhoff Lumber Company

3411 E 26th St. | Vernon, CA 90058 323-263-9361

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Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance, Co.

SII Dry Kilns

USNR

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Kuehne + Nagel

MO PAC Lumber Co.

BIRCH LEVEL

Ressources Lumber

RED OAK LEVEL

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Cersosimo

Combilift

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Eagle Machinery & Supply, Inc.

East Ohio Lumber

Falcon Lumber, Ltd

Frank Miller Lumber

Granite Valley Forest Products

Hartzell Hardwoods

Industrial Vision Systems

JoeScan

Legacy Wood Products

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Robinson Lumber Company

Swaner Hardwoods

Wood-Mizer

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Abenaki Timber Corp.

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Classic American Hardwoods

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McRae Lumber

MO PAC Lumber Co.

Penn-Sylvan International, Inc.

Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance, Co.

2023 NHLA CONVENTION (OCTOBER 4–6) REGISTRATION FORM

To register to attend the 2023 NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase send this completed form to the address listed below, email registration@nhla.com or fax to 901-399-7591.

Anyone NOT paying full convention registration may attend the Welcome Reception and the Thursday Night Bourbon Tasting Reception at a cost of $45 each US per person, and the Friday Night Grand Finale at a cost of $160 US per person.

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

Yes

Sponsor?

No

Yes

Are you an exhibitor?

No Complimentary registration does not include the Grand Finale Party. You must purchase tickets. Questions regarding registration should be directed to the Registration Help Desk at 901-399-7566 or registration@nhla.com Required Information

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. Omni Louisville Hotel | 400 South 2nd Street | Louisville, KY 40202 | $229 + taxes Hyatt Regency Louisville | 320 West Jefferson Street | Louisville, KY 40202 | $219 + taxes

Registrant List –List name as it should appear on name badge. C o p y this form for additional attendees. All attendees must wear a current 2 0 23 Convention name badge to attend all convention functions.

Make check payable, in U.S. funds only, to “NHLA.” Checks from U.S. or Canadian banks

charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. However, they may be

Full refund if registration is canceled prior to August 20, 2023. Cancellations between August 21 and September 03, 2023, will be refunded at 50%. No refund will be issued if registration is canceled after September 04, 2023. All refund requests must be made to registration @nhla.com.

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