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Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Message Executive Director's Message Educational Calendar

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Rules Corner

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Legislative Log

CONTENTS

Education Spotlight

10 DEPARTMENTS

NHLA News Memorials

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H A R D W O O D M AT T E R S T H E VO I C E O F T H E H A R DWO O D I N D U ST RY

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

May 2017 ▪ Issue 178 National Hardwood Lumber Association PO Box 34518 ▪ Memphis, TN 38184-0518 901-377-1818 ▪ 901-382-6419 (fax) info@nhla.com ▪ www.nhla.com

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

MISSION LEADERS

Brent Stief Huron Forest Products President

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

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

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

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

Dave Mayfield Mayfield Lumber Co. Membership

Kristina Thomas Community Manager k.thomas@nhla.com

Dave Bramlage Cole Hardwood, Inc. Promotion & Advocacy

Jennifer VanDyke Marketing Manager j.vandyke@nhla.com

Jon Syre Cascade Hardwood LLC Convention

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

Nordeck Thompson Thompson Appalachian Hardwoods Rules

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

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

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

THE RESULTS ARE IN! As I write this article, NHLA staff and Board members are preparing for the spring board conference. We have several important strategic issues to consider during the meeting, but none more important than analyzing and taking action on the results of our recent member survey. The timing of the survey was deliberate as the NHLA Board is about to begin the process of developing its next strategic planning process led by Vice-President Darwin Murray. Our goal in conducting the survey is to obtain a better sense of “what keeps our members up at night” and to ensure that our planning is focused on responding to your needs – today and in the future. Members who responded to the survey sent NHLA a very clear message on what they value, and equally important, where they think more needs to be done. “We have potential that is unrealized.” Of all the member comments I read when reviewing the survey, this is the one that caught my attention. It is true of both the industry and NHLA. Like our members, NHLA is working on finding our place in a changing industry. And while the survey will not give us all the answers, it is a good start. Please know that your Board is committed to finding the path to that potential. When I first joined NHLA many years ago, the availability of the Rules, the Inspection Service, the Annual Convention and short courses were our core values. The same is true today, but our members want - no they need, more. Members are in search of market driven member services designed to increase the marketing of hardwood products, timely educational opportunities, new & more convenient delivery vehicles, and international trade tours. Eighty-five percent of members are generally satisfied with their investment in NHLA. And while that is a solid number of which we should be proud, we also need to determine why only 22% are completely satisfied. Can we do a better job at communications, do these members have unique needs we are not addressing? Traditionally, one third of members in well regarded associations rate themselves as completely satisfied. Food for thought for our strategic planning and board committees. “NHLA needs to do more to proactively address industry issues,” was another comment that caught my eye. Consider that only 17% of survey respondents believe that NHLA is doing extremely well in keeping up with the changes in the hardwood industry. In all fairness, 72% of members feel that we are doing our job “pretty well.” Comments on this topic included the need for NHLA to provide information to help members better understand the developing markets, and the need for more direct marketing support.

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Not surprising, members’ top of mind issues included enhancing our industry’s image, with 61% strongly agreeing that NHLA should play a bigger role in fighting antilumber activists, and 60% strongly agreeing that NHLA should take the lead in promoting the positive image of our industry. This survey shows us that while we are doing some things well, there is plenty of room for improvement. Your Board and staff will be drilling into the details of this survey to make sure that we continue to evolve NHLA programs to meet member expectations. I would like to thank those who took the time to respond to this survey. Please know that we take your comments seriously, and will act on this guidance in the near future.

Brent Stief, NHLA President Huron Forest Products

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE

GLOBAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES I will admit it, I am a research junkie. By nature, I am the type of person that likes “looking beyond the bend,” as a way of creating and validating new business strategies. Still, I Iearned early in my career that good research rarely provides a final answer. Instead the best research leads to more questions, particularly in constantly evolving business environments. It is a general rule that as trade evolves, the world gets smaller and world economies, despite political differences, become interdependent. Euromonitor’s new report on “Global Economies and Consumers 2017” offers an interesting perspective of the global business dynamics that have the potential to influence our business decisions in 2017 and beyond. It is certainly no surprise that current business dynamics have been complicated by global politics. In the U.S. and across Europe, anti-trade and anti-immigrant populism is rising. The U.S. is not the only country with rising anti-trade and anti-immigrant populism. And while international trade has become a bargaining chip in political discussions, given the financial connections between major global economies, it is difficult to predict whether trade barriers will happen. Despite a growing trend of economic isolationism, and political uncertainty around the world, Euromonitor expects trade growth to continue to strengthen in 2017, despite “downside risks” from anti-globalization views. But the report also cautions that businesses should be ready for the disruptions that may arise from political and financial market uncertainty in both developed and emerging countries. Infrastructure investments are expected to rise globally. Consider the UK’s National Productivity Investment Fund’s allocation of 23 billion pounds for infrastructure investment, including affordable housing. Global economic growth is also expected to be driven by emerging mega-cities, particularly in the Middle East and Africa – an increased export opportunity for U.S. lumber? A recent UN Summit on climate change is keeping the focus on sustainability, with new partnerships emerging between government and businesses. Increased consumer demand for “green credentials” has inspired leading companies to invest in more sustainable business models. Keep in mind that the focus is not just about production, consumers are also in search of solutions to manage the “end of life” of their products. As a result, Euromonitor predicts that more companies will take a “proactive stance on sustainable sourcing.” While this may be seen as good news for the environment, we can expect increased consumer and activist scrutiny of such “green industry” claims. The fact that 55% of the global population will live in urban areas in 2017 is driving the emergence of a new “circular economy” where everything is reused and nothing is wasted as opposed to the current “build, buy and bury” model. Even Ikea is exploring opportunities to use renewable resources in their products. 8

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While the renewed focus on sustainability and business pressure to become a part of the circular economy can be seen as an opportunity for the hardwood industry to promote its sustainable and renewable production methods, the increased focus on protecting natural resources should be closely monitored. Like all good research, Euromonitor’s latest report inspires more questions than answers about global business opportunities for the hardwood industry. But whether your business focus is domestic or global, there can be no doubt that the increased importance of sustainability is an opportunity for our industry. We were sustainable long before sustainability was “cool,” or an international movement. We all know we have an incredible sustainable story to tell. Despite our past best efforts we don’t seem to be making progress. And while I also recognize that collaboration can be difficult in vertically integrated supply chains, I have to ask, what is the solution? Clearly, consumers are waiting to hear our story. I would like to hear your thoughts. Please email me at l.christie@nhla.com.

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NHLA NEWS

MEMORIALS

IN MEMORIUM: EARL EDWARD STATLER

NHLA ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR EU ASH AGREEMENT NHLA is now accepting applications for the Kiln Dried Certification Program that covers the requirements for the European Union Ash agreement for the verification of the heat treatment process to satisfy the EU derogation.

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Contact Dana Spessert at 901-399-7551 or d.spessert@nhla.com As Previously Reported on March 7: The USDA APHIS has stated that there are 2 options in which a company can obtain a PHYTO for Ash shipping to the European Union, regardless of origin in the United States. 1. The lumber must be processed to 1" below the cambium layer, removing all rounded edges OR 2. The lumber must be heat treated in a facility approved by the USDA APHIS, through the NHLA Kiln Dried Certification Program. Below is a list of the areas that the NHLA KD Certification program will cover/inspect to ensure that it meets the requirements: • Debarking of round wood to bark less than 3 cm in width or individual pieces less than 50 cm² • Heat treatment to 71°C throughout the profile of the wood for 1,200 minutes. • Moisture content no greater than 10% expressed as a percentage of dry matter achieved through an industrial drying schedule. • Treatment durations, dry and wet bulb temperatures, and final moisture contents will be recorded for each specific lot and maintained for a minimum of 3 years. • Ensure the packaging/label contains the bundle number and treatment identification markings "Heat Treated - Kiln Dried" or "HT-KD". 10

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arl Edward Statler, 90 of Southern Pines, NC, died on Wednesday, March 29, surrounded by his family at Penick Village in Southern Pines. Mr. Statler was born May 12, 1926 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Herbert Earl Statler and Teresa (Clancy) Statler. He served in the US Navy aboard the USS Frost during WWII. After his military service, Mr. Statler graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Forestry from the University of Main at Orono. Following his graduation, he worked as a forester in Oregon and Washington State before returning east to join Atlantic Lumber Company in Buffalo, NY, as a lumber salesman and buyer. There he met his wife of 56 years, Mary Rena (nee Bailey). Mr. Statler was transferred to the company headquarters in Boston, MA, and was promoted to vice president before leaving to join Baillie Lumber Company in Hamburg, NY, in 1969. Over the next twenty-one years he participated in the growth and expansion of the company along with his colleagues until his retirement in 1990 as the company’s vice president. Donald Meyer, past president of Baillie Lumber, said, “Earl was one of the hardest working lumberman he ever met. He often was at a sawmill to visit before the arrival of the owner.” Mr. Statler enjoyed fly fishing and playing golf which influenced him to retire to Whispering Pines where he was a member of the Country Club of Whispering Pines. He was passionately supportive and devoted to his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Rena Statler in 2013. Also preceding him in death was a brother, James Statler. He is survived by two sons, Jeff and Jim, and a daughter, Debbie, three grandchildren, and one great- grandchild. Memorial donations can be made in memory of Earl Statler to Penick Village Alms Fund at 500 East Rhode Island Avenue, Southern Pines, NC 28387.

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EDUCATION SPOTLIGHT

1st row left to right: Ruben Litterell, Vincenzo Guastella, Michael Graham, Rich Hascher (Instructor), Kasey Edwards, Kam Wible, Yi Tung 2nd row left to right: Francisco Campos, Steve Corbin, Eric Corbin, Kyle Padgett, Brian Robbins, Adam Walsh, Grayson Coleman, Paul Cycak, John Disque, Tanner Thomas (not pictured Charles Herman and Drew Elliott)

THE INSPECTOR TRAINING SCHOOL CELEBRATES THE 182ND CLASS

ighteen students graduated March 24 when the NHLA Inspector Training School held its 182nd commencement exercises at NHLA headquarters. The event was well attended by friends and family of the graduates as well as members of the hardwood industry. Nathan Hascher, president of the Lumbermen’s Club of Memphis, a graduate of the 119th class, and an employee of Sierra Forest Products, delivered the inspirational graduation address. Nathan spoke about his life and work experiences since graduating from the School in 1996. “Most of you know my father, Rich Hascher, and may have thought it would be obvious that I would want to follow in his footsteps into a career of lumber inspection, but that wasn’t necessarily the case,” said Nathan. “I started my career as a lumber inspector to make a living but it turned into a passion for the lumber industry. A passion for the people that I work with; a passion for the history and culture of the industry as well as a passion for the opportunities of success that are so easily achieved in this industry.”

THANKS Thanks to Reedsburg Hardwoods, a Midwest Hardwood Company for their sponsorship of the 182nd class apparel. Thanks to Midwest Hardwood, each traditional 12-week student received a shirt and sweatshirt proudly displaying the 182nd class logo.

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LEGISLATIVE LOG

FARM BILL REWRITE EFFORTS KICK INTO GEAR By Dana Cole, Executive Director Hardwood Federation

he Farm Bill, the 5-year, comprehensive legislation that governs everything from forestry to row crop and dairy price supports to nutrition programs to trade, expires in 2018. Although 2017 has just begun, the process of crafting new authorizing legislation is well underway. Several hearings have already been held in the House Agriculture Committee, including one focused on forestry components. On the Senate side, we expect hearings to be scheduled sometime beginning in the second quarter. The upper chamber is on a bit of a slower track as other issues, such as the nomination process for a new Secretary of Agriculture, in further up in the queue. However, in talking to Chairman Pat Robertsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; staff on the committee, it was signaled that the Chairman wants to have a bill crafted sooner rather than later so we expect focus to turn to Farm Bill shortly. For the hardwood industry, there are a few areas of focus that are critical to our sector and upon which we target our lobbying activity. First and foremost is trade. Both the Market Access (MAP) and Foreign Market Development (FMD) programs are authorized and funded by the Farm Bill. These two programs have a successful, proven track record of helping us open up markets for U.S. made hardwood forest products overseas, particularly in the Pacific Rim. The American Hardwood Export Council derives its funding from these two programs.

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While MAP and FMD enjoy broad support, they are not without their detractors. The Heritage Foundation is a regular critic, arguing that these two programs smack of corporate welfare and crony capitalism. Every year legislation is introduced in Congress to eliminate or defund MAP and FMD. The Hardwood Federation and other groups have successfully beaten back attempts to kill these programs, arguing that they represent an excellent return on investment and help U.S. producers keep up with considerable resources competing nations spend promoting their own exports. Our lobbying efforts in support of MAP and FMD are two-pronged. Not only are we advocating reauthorization, but also mandatory funding. This latter aspect is critical as mandatory funding provides the highest level of certainty that programs will be sustained throughout the life of the 5 year Farm Bill. If a program is only authorized without having mandatory funds, it forces supporters into the unenviable position of having to work the Congressional appropriations process to seek funding. Given the unpredictability and dysfunction of the appropriations process over the last few Congressional sessions, this is an outcome we are trying to avoid. On the forestry side, the Farm Bill offers woodland owners a number of incentives to keep their forests as forests.

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Programs include those that offer landowners payments on an annual basis to encourage conservation activities on the land or one-time payments for specific projects or for a long-term easement. Programs in the Farm Bill Forestry Title include the Environmental Quality Incentives Program known as EQIP and the Conservation Stewardship Program. For our sector though, a priority issue that will likely be addressed in the next Farm Bill is the growing crisis that on our federally owned forestlands. Some form of the federal forest reform legislation that was almost enacted by Congress the last two years will likely find its way into the Farm Bill, assuming that Congress does not act before next year. Federal timber sales need to be executed more efficiently so that project work can keep up with the forest management needs of our increasingly overgrown federal forest tracts. This needs to be coupled with a fire borrowing fix that will end the current practice at the Forest Service where leadership drains funds from every other budget line item to supplement its wildfire suppression budget.

The Hardwood Federation is leveraging our lobbying capacity on our issue set by collaborating with the Forests in the Farm Bill Coalition, a diverse group of landowners, industry and conservation groups that are advocating for a Farm Bill that will bring robust markets to rural America with the goal of keeping working forests working and the forest products value chain thriving. We serve on a subgroup of this coalition that is now discussing policies to promote markets. Your Hardwood Federation team welcomes your input and of course will keep you regularly apprised of our progress on this critical area of our advocacy efforts.

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One other area that will be our focus is in the Energy Title. Several initiatives are authorized in the Farm Bill that promote biomass energy and deployment of heating and power systems that rely on wood-based biomass fuel. An emerging issue for our industry is declining markets for our wood residuals at wood products manufacturing facilities. Warm winters and relatively low fossil fuel prices have reduced demand for biomass heating fuels which represent a sizable share of the market for our mill residuals. That is why we are taking a good look at some of these biomass programs in the Farm Bill and discussing ways they may be altered to better address our needs going forward. One of these programs is the Community Wood Energy Program or CWEP. The policy goal of this program is to encourage schools, hospitals, community centers and other institutions primarily in rural areas to convert to heating with highly efficient biomass thermal systems that rely on either wood pellets or wood chips. Right now the program is in place holder mode, with an authorization but no mandatory funding. A proposal is on the table which would seed this program with considerable mandatory money with the objective of accelerating deployment of biomass systems around the country.

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May is

Member Appreciation Month {#strongrootsglobalreach} NHLA MEMBERS ARE THE BACKBONE OF EVERYTHING WE DO AT NHLA AND WHAT MAKES THIS ASSOCIATION GREAT. THAT’S WHY WE ARE DEVOTING THE ENTIRE MONTH OF MAY TO SHOW OUR APPRECIATION FOR OUR MEMBERS.

n this month’s editorial feature we would like to introduce and highlight the newest member of the Association, Napoleon Hardwood Lumber Company, Inc. while we applaud and welcome Robbins Sports Surfaces to the 100-year club – joining twelve other companies who boast membership of more than 100 consecutive years including:

Tim Kassis - Dubai Scott Cummings - Phoenix

T. T. Jones, Corp., Thomas & Proetz Lumber Co., Anderson-Tully Lumber Co., Maley & Wertz, Inc., Heidler Hardwood Lumber Co., Cole Hardwood, Inc., Alan McIlvain Co., Frank E. Wilson Lumber Co., Inc., Hartzell Hardwoods, Holt & Bugbee Co., J. M. Jones Lumber Co., Inc. and Tigerton Lumber Co. Whether you’re a veteran member or a young pup, an Active or Sustaining category member . . . NHLA wants you to know how much we value your support, opinion and participation. One of the best benefits of being an NHLA member is the networking. This month we want to also encourage you to follow us on one of our social media platforms and post your Member Pride #NHLAPride pics. Bust out that NHLA logo on a hat, jacket, shirt, car window, snap a picture and share it with us.

Dana Spessert and Mike Snow - Spain

Lee Lewis 181st Class and John Hester - Phoenix

Jon Swanson - Dubai

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NEW MEMBER PROFILE

Napoleon Hardwood Lumber Company, Inc.

apoleon Hardwood Lumber Company was founded in 2014 as a dual purpose business functioning as a sawmill and pallet operation. Napoleon produces 5.5 million board feet of lumber and as a pallet manufacturer, produces 300,000 pallets annually. Among their many services, Napoleon also offers custom pallet design and has heat treat capability.

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Primary Service/Product: Sawmill and pallet operation Decision to Join NHLA: Napoleon Hardwood Lumber Company joined NHLA in March of 2017 at the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association Convention and Exposition. The company is looking to gain integrity in the market, utilize NHLAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education resources and to support the Hardwood Federation. Napoleon believes that supporting the Federation is a vital resource and it is pertinent to support those who advocate for the hardwood industry. Napoleon has one NHLA Inspector Training School graduate on staff and hopes to send others to short courses to further their training and knowledge of the hardwood grading rules.

VETERAN MEMBER

Robbins Sports Surfaces

Looking to Gain as Members: Hardwood grading education and training, support of the Hardwood Federation, integrity within the marketplace and company awareness.

Company Name: Robbins Sports Surfaces Company Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Number of Employees: 230 Number of Years in Business: 123 years

Company Name: Napoleon Hardwood Lumber Company Company Location: Napoleon, Indiana

Number of Years as a NHLA Member: 100 www.robbinsfloor.com

Number of Employees: 40 Number of Years in Business: 2.5 Number of Years as a NHLA Member: 1 Month, joined March of 2017 Primary Contact: Will Borden

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NHLA would like to THANK our Members for their involvement and support of the Association. For any membership questions, please contact John Hester, Director of Membership and Business Developement at j.hester@nhla.com or 901-399-7558. You can download the NHLA Membership Directory App at www.nhladirectory.com.

ACTIVE MEMBERS

Baillie Lumber Co.

Bridgewell Resources LLC

A. D. Bowman & Son Lumber Co., Inc.

Baird Brothers Sawmill, Inc.

Brojack Lumber Co.

Abenaki Timber Corp.

Banks Hardwoods, Inc.

Brownlee Lumber, Inc.

AJD Forest Products

Batey, Ltd.

Brumbaugh Lumber LLC

Al-Tom Forest Products, Inc.

Battle Lumber Co., Inc.

Bryant Church Hardwoods, Inc.

Alan McIlvain Co.

Bauman Sawmill, Inc.

Buchanan Hardwoods, Inc.

Algoma Lumber Co., Inc.

Bayou State Lumber

Buskirk Lumber Co.

Aljoma Lumber, Inc.

Beacon Hardwoods, LLC

C & K Lumber Co.

Allard Lumber Co.

Beard Hardwoods, Inc.

C. A. Spencer Inc.

Allegheny Wood Products International Inc.

Becesco Inc. (Les Produits Forestiers)

C. B. Goodman & Sons Lumber, Inc.

Altenburg Hardwood Lumber Co.

Begin & Begin Inc.

C. C. Cook & Son Lumber Co., Inc.

American Eagle Forest Products Ltd.

Ben Hokum & Son Ltd.

C/K International, LLC

American Lumber Co.

Bennett Hardwoods, Inc.

Cable Hardwoods, Inc.

Anderson-McQuaid Co., Inc.

Bernie McGlynn Lumber Ltd.

Cameron Lumber LLP

Anderson-Tully Lumber Co.

Big River Cypress & Hardwood, Inc.

Canadian Wood Products

Angelbeck Lumber Co., Inc.

Big Valley Hardwoods

Cannonsville Lumber, Inc.

Anthony Timberlands, Inc.

Bill Hanks Lumber Co., Inc.

Cardin Forest Products, LLC

Anthony-Higgs Lumber Co.

Bingaman & Son Lumber, Inc.

Carl Rosenberry & Sons Lumber, Inc.

Architectural Woods L.P., DBA AWI

Blandy Hardwoods, Inc.

Cascade Hardwood LLC

Arcola Lumber Co., Inc.

Blue Ridge Lumber Co. LLC

Cedar Creek LLC

Armstrong Wood Products

Boehm-Madisen Lumber Co.

Central Alabama Wood Products, LLC

Arrow-Cut Specialties

Bois Maron Ltee

Central Wisconsin Lumber, Inc.

Associated Hardwoods, Inc.

Boss Lumber Corp.

Cersosimo Lumber Co., Inc.

Atlanta Hardwood Corp.

BPM Lumber LLC

Champlain Hardwoods, Inc.

Aura Hardwood Lumber Inc.

Bradford Forest, Inc.

Charles F. Shiels & Co.

Aurora Timberland Wholesale Hdwd.

Braxton Lumber Co., Inc.

Charles Horn Lumber Co.

B & B Lumber Co., Inc./Premier

Brenneman Lumber Co.

Cherokee Wood Products, Inc.

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Cherry Forest Products

DMB Forest Products Inc.

G. H. Evarts & Co.

Cherry Hill Hardwoods, Inc.

DMI Martin County Farms LLC

G4 2010 LLC, dba Promark Percussion LLC

Church & Church Lumber Company, LLC

Downes & Reader Hardwood Co., Inc.

Gagnon Lumber Inc.

Clark Lumber Company, Inc.

Dragon Woodland Corporation

Ganahl Lumber Company

Classic American Hardwoods

Drake Sawmill LLC

Gates Custom Milling, Inc.

CLC Hardwoods

Dry Run Lumber Co.

Gilco International Lumber LLC

Coblentz Brothers, Inc.

Dudley Hardwoods

GMC Hardwoods, Inc.

Cochran & Zandi Lumber, LLC

Dunaway Timber Co., Inc.

Goodfellow, Inc.

Cole Hardwood, Inc.

DV Hardwoods Inc.

Graber Lumber

Collins

Dwight Lewis Lumber Co., Inc.

Graf Brothers Flooring & Lumber

Colonial Hardwoods

East Ohio Hardwood Lumber Co.

Granite Hardwoods, Inc.

Columbia River Hardwoods, Inc.

East Perry Lumber Co.

Greentree Hardwoods LLC

Concannon Lumber Company

Edwards Wood Products, Inc.

Grezenski Forest Products Inc.

Conestoga Wood Specialties Corp.

Emerson Hardwood Co.

Gulick Forest Products Limited

Cook Brothers Lumber Co., Inc.

Ethan Allen, Pine Valley Division

Gutchess Lumber

Corsaw Hardwood Lumber Inc.

Facemyer Lumber Co.

Guth Forest Products, Inc.

Cotton-Hanlon, Inc.

AFalcon Lumber, Ltd.

Hanafee Bros. Sawmill Co., Inc.

Craftsmen Hardwoods Inc.

Farney Lumber Corp.

Hanawalt & Son Lumber, LLC

Crone Lumber Co., Inc.

Farrow Lumber Co.

Hardwood Industries, Inc.

Cronland Lumber Co., Inc.

Fine Lumber and Plywood, Inc.

Hardwoods Specialty Products

Crowley Hardwoods

Finmac Lumber Ltd.

Harold White Lumber Inc.

Cummings Lumber Co., Inc.

Fitzpatrick & Weller, Inc.

Hartzell Hardwoods, Inc.

Cut Rite Lumber Limited

Ford Sawmills Inc.

Hassell & Hughes Lumber Co., Inc.

D & D Hardwood

Forest City Trading Group

HAVCO Wood Products LLC

D & S Calver Lumber Ltd.

Fox Lumber Co.

HBR Lumber, LLC

D. R. Graf Lumber Company

Frank E. Wilson Lumber Co., Inc.

Heidler Hardwood Lumber Co.

Dakota Premium Hardwoods

Frank Miller Lumber Co., Inc.

Hermitage Hardwood Lumber Sales, Inc.

Davie Ashley Sawmill, LLC

Fred Netterville Lumber Co.

HHP Inc.

Deer Park Lumber, Inc.

Frederick and May Lumber Co., Inc.

Hickory Hill Hardwoods LLC

DeNoon Lumber Co.

Frick Lumber Co., Inc.

Hidden Sawmill

Devereaux Sawmill, Inc.

AFrost Hardwood Lumber Co.

Hidden View Lumber Co.

Dickerson Lumber Co.

Fulton Forest Products

Highland Hardwood Sales, Inc.

DM Sarrazin Inc.

G. F. Hardwoods, Inc.

Hill Country Hardwoods, Inc.

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ACTIVE MEMBERS Hoffman Brothers Lumber Inc.

Johnson Lumber Co., Inc.

M.E.S. Forest Products Inc.

Holmes & Co., Inc.

Josey Lumber Company, Inc.

Macatawa Forest Products, Inc.

Holt & Bugbee Co.

Justin Tune Sawmill

MacBeath Hardwood Co.

Hood Distribution

K & S Lumber

Maeder Bros., Inc.

Hull Forest Products, Inc.

Keiver-Willard Lumber Corp.

Maine Woods Co., LLC

Huron Forest Products, Inc.

Kendrick Forest Products

Maley & Wertz, Inc.

I K World Trading Co. Ltd.

Kennebec Lumber Co.

Maple Rapids Lumber Mill, Inc.

Indiana Veneers Corp.

Kepley-Frank Hardwood Co. Inc.

Maple Ridge Hardwoods, Inc.

Indiana Wood Products, Inc.

Kerex, Inc.

Marietta Wood Supply

Integrated Software Solutions

Kersten Lumber Co., Inc.

Mason's Mill and Lumber Co.

Inter-State Hardwoods Co., Inc.

Keystone Logs & Lumber

Matson Lumber Co.

J & J Log & Lumber Corp.

Kirkham Hardwoods, Inc.

Mayfield Lumber Co.

J J & A Lumber Services LLC

Kish Lumber Co.

McGee Lumber Co., Inc.

J K W Lumber Co.

Knisley Lumber Co.

McRae Lumber Co., Ltd.

J. A. LaCour & Co.

Kretz Lumber Co., Inc.

MDI, Inc.

J. D. Irving Ltd./Hardwood Division

Krueger Lumber Co., Inc.

Meier Forest Products, Inc.

J. E. Jones Lumber Co.

L. L. Johnson Lumber Mfg. Co.

Menominee Tribal Enterprises

J. H. Keeso & Sons Ltd.

Lafferty & Co., Inc.

Meridien Hardwoods of PA, Inc.

J. M. Wood Products

Lakewood Products, Inc.

Middle Tennessee Lumber Co., Inc.

J. M. Jones Lumber Co., Inc.

Lapp Lumber Co.

Middleton Lumber Co., LLC

J. McCoy Lumber Co.

Lawrence Lumber Company, Inc.

Midway Lumber Mills Limited

J. P. Smith Lumber Co., Inc.

Legacy Wood Products

Midwest Hardwood Corp.

J. R. Banks Lumber Co., Inc.

Legend Lumber Lee Corp.

Midwest Walnut Co.

J. T. Shannon Lumber Co.

Leonard Lumber Co.

Millar Western Forest Products Ltd.

J. V. Averitt Lumber Co.

Les Bois Poulin, Inc.

Miller & Co., Inc.

J. W. Black Lumber Co.

Les Entreprises Exulon Inc.

Millwood Lumber Inc.

J. W. Jones Lumber Co., Inc.

Lewis Brothers Lumber Co., Inc.

Missouri Walnut, LLC

Jim C. Hamer Co.

Linden Lumber LLC

Missouri-Pacific Lumber Co., Inc.

Johnny Asal Lumber Co., Inc.

Little Creek Lumber

Mitchell Forest Products, Inc.

Johnny Rich Lumber Products, Inc.

Lumbra Hardwoods Inc.

Mitcheltree Bros. Logging & Lumber, Inc

Johnson Brothers Lumber

AM & S Hardwoods

MJB Wood Group, Inc.

Johnson International Co. dba Continental Hardwood

M & W Lumber LTD

MK Hardwoods LLC

M. Bohlke Veneer Corp.

Mohawk Lumber Ltd.

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Monteath Moulding Corp.

Ontario Hardwood Products, Ltd.

R. J. Hoffman & Sons, Inc.

Moore-Newton Quality Hardwoods

Ottawa Forest Products, Inc.

R. J. Williams, Inc.

Moss Lumber Industries, Inc.

Owens Lumber Co., Inc.

Ralph Largent Sawmill

Mount Storm Forest Products, Inc.

Ozark Wood Fiber, LLC

Ralph Taylor Lumber Co., Inc.

Mountain Side Hardwoods

P J Lumber Co., Inc.

RAM Forest Products

Mueller Bros. Timber, Inc.

Panneaux Maski Inc.

Ray H. Miller Logging & Lumber, LLC

Murray Bros. Lumber Co. Ltd.

Parton Lumber Co., Inc.

Rayner & Rinn-Scott, Inc.

Muth Lumber Co., Inc.

Patrick Lumber Co.

Reel Lumber Service

Napoleon Hardwood Lumber Company, Inc.

Patriot Timber Products, Inc.

Renneberg Hardwoods, Inc.

National Lumber Co.

Patterson Hardwoods Inc.

Renno Brothers Lumber

Neff Lumber Mills, Inc.

Patterson Lumber Co., Inc.

Rex Lumber Co.

Nelson Forest Industries, Inc.

Paul Bontrager

Richelieu Hardware Canada Ltd

Nelson Hardwood Lumber Co.

Peach State Lumber Products, Inc.

River City Hardwoods, Inc.

NEMROC, Inc.

Peladeau Lumber Inc.

Rives & Reynolds Lumber Co., Inc.

New England Forest Products, Inc.

Pembelton Forest Products, Inc.

Roach Sawmill & Lumber Co.

New Leaf Lumber Company, LLC

Penn-Sylvan International, Inc.

Roanoke Forest Products Co., Inc.

Newman Lumber Co.

Pennyrite Sawmill LLC

Robbins, Inc.

Nicolet Hardwoods Corp.

Peterman Lumber Inc.

Robert S. Coleman Lumber Co., Inc.

Noland Lumber Co., Inc.

Pierce Lumber, Inc.

Roberts Plywood Co.

Northeastern States Lumber, Inc.

Pierson Lumber Co., Inc.

Robinson Lumber Company

Northern Hardwoods

Pike Lumber Co., Inc.

Rock Hill Lumber Inc.

Northern Neck Lumber Co., Inc.

Pilson Brothers Lumber Co.

Ron Baltzley Hardwoods, Inc.

Northland Corporation

Pine Products, Inc.

Ron Jones Hardwood Sales, Inc.

Northland Forest Products, Inc.

Pisgah Lumber Company, Inc.

Rorabaugh Lumber Co.

Northwest Hardwoods

Plumb Lumber Co., Inc.

Rossi Group

O'Shea Lumber Co.

Porosky Lumber Co., Inc.

Roy Anderson Lumber Co.

Oakcrest Lumber, Inc.

Prime Lumber Co.

Russell Bass & Sons Lumber

Oakman Hardwood Inc.

Primewood Lumber, Inc.

Rustic Wood Products, Inc.

Oakridge Lumber, LLC

Produits Forestiers St-Armand

Rutland Lumber Co., Inc.

Oaks Unlimited

Quality Hardwoods Ltd.

Salamanca Lumber Co., Inc.

Ohio Valley Veneer, Inc.

Quality Hardwoods, Inc.

Sam Carey Lumber Co.

Oliver Lumber

Quality Hardwoods, Inc.

Saroyan Lumber Co.

Olympic Forest Products Inc.

Qubica - AMF Worldwide LLC

Savage Lumber Co., Inc.

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ACTIVE MEMBERS Schaller Hardwood Lumber Co.

Taylor Lumber Worldwide, Inc.

W. R. Deacon & Sons Timber, Inc.

Scierie Arbotek Inc.

Terry L. Griffith & Associates

Wagner Lumber Co.

Scierie Bois St-Francois Inc.

The A. Johnson Co., LLC

Walnut Creek Planing

Scierie Dion et Fils, Inc.

The Appalachian Hardwood Lumber Co.

Walter M. Fields Lumber Co.

Sears Trostel Lumber Co.

The B. Y. Lumber Co.

Walters Brothers Lumber Mfg., Inc.

Shady Hill Hardwood

The Wood Mill Inc.

Ward Timber Co., Inc.

Shamrock Building Materials Inc.

Thomas & Proetz Lumber Co.

Watson Sawmill Inc.

Shaver Wood Products Inc.

Thompson Appalachian Hardwoods, Inc.

Wayne Lumber Co., Inc.

Shomaker Lumber Co. Inc.

Thompson Hardwoods, Inc.

Weber Brothers Sawmill

Simon Lussier Ltee

Thoroughbred Hardwoods, LLC

Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.

Sirianni Hardwoods, Inc.

Tides and Times Group USA, Inc.

Welter Forest Products, Inc.

Sisler Lumber Co., Inc.

Tigerton Lumber Co.

Westbury Lumber Company

Sitco Lumber Co.

Timber Products Michigan

Weston Premium Woods

Snowbelt Hardwoods

Tioga Hardwoods, Inc.

Wheeland Lumber Co., Inc.

Somerset Wood Products, Inc.

TM Wood Products

Whitesville Wood Products

Sonoking Corp.

Townsend Lumber, Inc.

Whitson Lumber Co.

Spann Brothers Lumber Co.

Tradelink Wood Products, Inc.

Wieland & Sons Lumber Co.

Spellman Hardwoods, Inc.

Tradewinds International

Wightman Lumber Sales Corp.

Springfield Hardwood Products LLC

Tri-State Hardwood Co.

Wilson Lumber Co., Inc.

Stephens Hardwood LLC

Triple S Enterprise

Windy Hill Lumber LLC

Stetson Hardwoods, Inc.

Trout River Lumber, LLC

Winston Hardwood Lumber Co.

Stewart Lumber Co., Inc.

Trumbull County Hardwoods

Wolverine Hardwoods, Inc.

Stutzman Lumber

Turman Tye River, LLC

Y & Y Hardwood, Inc.

Superior Hardwoods of Ohio, Inc.

Turn Bull Lumber Co.

Yoder Lumber Co., Inc.

Superior Lumber LLC

Tuscarora Hardwoods, Inc.

Yoder Pallets

Superior Lumber, Inc.

Two Rivers Timber Co., Inc.

Young Sawmill, Inc.

Swaner Hardwood Co., Inc.

TYR Wood Products

Youngblood Lumber Co.

Sweeney Hardwoods

Upper Canada Forest Products, Ltd.

Z. B. Forest Products, LLC

Sweetwater Lumber & Land, Inc.

USA Woods International, Inc.

Swift River Pecans LLC

Verde Wood International

T & S Hardwoods, Inc.

Vexco Inc.

T. S. Manufacturing Co.

Virmurco Inc.

Tanner Lumber Co., LLC

W. M. Cramer Lumber Co., Inc.

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PARTNER MEMBERS

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Dongguan Lianchuen Commercial and Trading Co.

Carolina Engineered Wood Components

Sheoga Hardwood Flooring & Paneling

Catawissa Wood and Components, Inc.

Smith Brothers of Berne, Inc.

Century Furniture Co., Inc.

Vaughan Bassett Furniture Co.

CG Universal Wood, S.A. DE C.V.

Winesburg Hardwood & Pallet

Colonial Millworks Ltd.

Wood-Mode, Inc.

Jean Cultural & Creative Co., LTD

Cumberland Lumber & Manufacturing

Woodcraft, Inc.

Merlinlegno - Timber Agency

Elkay Wood Products Co.

Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry

Ningbo Clingmans Import & Export Co., Ltd.

Ferche Millwork, Inc.

Woodworkers Source

Ningbo Longyihong Trading Co., Ltd.

Harden Furniture, Inc.

Wujiange City Jin Hui Flooring Factory

Ningbo Yuehao Import and Export Co., Ltd.

Henry County Hardwoods, Inc.

Young Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Pollmeier, Inc.

Independent Stave Company, Inc.

Yukon Door & Plywood, Inc.

Productos Forestales La Mision

Jiu Sheng Wood Co., Ltd.

Putian Guan Lin Woods Co., Ltd.

John Boos & Co.

Qingdao Huatongyuan International Trading Co., Ltd

Lebanon Oak Flooring Co.

Dongguan Senyong Wood Co., Ltd. Fu Quan Hang Wood Trading Co. Greatree Forest Products International Co. Ltd.

S. C. Forex S. R. L. Shanghai J&Crown Forest Products, Ltd. Shanghai Muyi International Business Co., Ltd. Smart Stone Woods HK Ltd. Tianrun International Co. Ltd. - China Timtrade SRL

LNL Building Products, LLC Main Street Millwork Inc. Marsh Lumber Co., Inc. Masco Cabinetry, LLC Maxwell Hardwood Flooring Menuiserox Inc. Monarch Millwork, Inc.

SUSTAINING MEMBERS A. W. Stiles Contractor ACES Division of Kuehne + Nagel Inc AFS Energy Systems Ally Global Logistics LLC American Wood Technology, LLC Arch Wood Protection Inc. ASF Logistics BASYS Processing

Mullican Flooring

BB&T Insurance Services Forest Products Practice

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

North Hudson Woodcraft Corp.

Blue Book Services, Inc.

Acme Pallet Inc.

Northeast Timber & Lumber LP

Brewco Inc.

American Woodmark Corp.

Northland Forest Products, Inc.

Brewer Machine and Parts, LLC

Anthony Oak Flooring, Inc.

O'Hair Shutters, Ltd.

Bruks Rockwood

Bally Block Co.

Oakbridge Timber Framing

Brunner-Hildebrand Lumber Dry Kiln Co.

Batesville Casket Co.

Preverco Inc.

Buckman Laboratories, Inc.

Best Home Furnishings

RSI Home Products

Cleereman Industries, Inc.

Boa-Franc G.P.

Satin Finish Hardwood Flooring, Ltd.

Comact Equipment Inc.

C & L Wood Products, Inc.

Shanghai Jihe International Trade Co., Ltd.

Connor and Gallagher Insurance Services

C. F. Martin & Co., Inc.

Shaw Industries

Continental Underwriters Inc.

Xiangyuan Wood

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SUSTAINING MEMBERS Corley Manufacturing Co.

Industrial Appraisal Company

Cornerstone Systems

Industrial Vision Systems Inc.

DMSi

Interglobo Morra N. A., Inc.

Dunavant Global Logistics Group

ISK Biocides, Inc.

Eagle Machinery & Supply, Inc.

Kiln-direct.com

Ecole Forestiere De Duchesnay

King City/Northway Forwarding Ltd.

EHD - Engle-Hambright & Davies, Inc.

Laufer Group International

eLIMBS, LLC

Lico Machinery Inc.

Euler Hermes North America

Lumberstocklists.com

Excelsior Marking

Mahild Drying Technologies GmbH

Forestry Systems, Inc.

Maple Flooring Manufacturers

Froedge Machine & Supply Co., Inc.

McCormick & Sons, Inc.

Fromm Packaging Systems

McDonough Manufacturing Co.

Giorgio Gori USA, Inc.

MiCROTEC Innovating Wood

Gregory Poole Equipment Company

Milltech Inventory Mgm Solutions

Hardwood Market Report

National Hardwood Magazine

Hardwood Publishing Co., Inc.

Pardee & Curtin Lumber Co. LLC

Indiana Stamp Co., Inc.

Pendu Manufacturing Inc.

Pennsylvania & Indiana Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Piche Inc. River City Software, LLC/ Picture Tally SII Dry Kilns Simply Computing International, Inc. System TM A/S The Jacobs Team / TJT Consulting Timber Products Inspection, Inc. TMX Shipping Co. Tradelanes Inc. TradeTec Computer Systems Ltd. U-C Coatings, LLC USNR Van Meter Insurance Group Wagner Meters Wiese USA Wood-Mizer, LLC

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EDUCATION SPOTLIGHT (Continues from page 11) He concluded his remarks by sharing some valuable lessons learned from his time spent in the industry. “If you are doing all these things I mentioned: working hard, paying attention to your surroundings, learning from and respecting your coworkers and other inspectors as well as staying proficient in the integrity of the NHLA rules…then your employer can’t help but promote you. And it will give you passion for your job and what you do.”

GRADUATES OF THE 182ND CLASS: • Francisco Campos, Cherokee Wood Products • Grayson Coleman, Rock Wood Products of Dillwyn • Eric Corbin, Kentucky Hardwood Lumber Co. • Steve Corbin, Kentucky Hardwood Lumber Co. • Paul Michael Cycak, Gutchess Hardwoods • John Paul Disque, Brickyard Lumber LLC • Kasey Edwards, Eagle Hardwood • Drew Elliott, Clinch River Hardwoods

• Mike Graham, Reedsburg Hardwoods • Vincenzo Guastella, Legnami Guastella SRL • Charles Herman, C & K Lumber & Export • Ruben Litterell, Parker Wood Products • Kyle Padgett, Walnut Creek Timber • Brian Robbins, Hartzell Hardwoods, Inc. • Tanner Anthony Thomas, Northland Forest Products • Yi Tung, Golden Champion Inc. /Dongguan Lianchuen • Adam Walsh, Cherry Forest Products • Kam Wible, Wible Lumber

Joe Hyrka of Midwest Hardwood Corp. presented the individual achievement awards. OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL AWARDS RECIPIENTS WERE AS FOLLOWS: Grayson Coleman John Thomson Award for Highest Overall Average

Enroll today for the 184th Class of the Inspector Training School Program!

Registration Now Open August 30-November 17 • Memphis, TN Register at NHLA.com or call 901-377-1818

Kam Wible Howard Hanlon Award for Second Highest Overall Average Kam Wible Westside Hardwood Club Award for Highest Board Run Average John Paul Disque J.P. Hamer Award for Most Improved Student Kasey Edwards NHLA Award for Best Attitude/Citizenship Michael Graham Lumbermen’s Club of Memphis Leadership Award

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RULES CORNER

QUARTER SAWN RULES By Dana Spessert, NHLA Chief Inspector

he quarter sawn rules can be quite difficult to understand, so I will attempt to clarify them for anyone interested.

Most people understand the oak quarter sawn rule, on page 27 of the 2015 Rules Book under the heading “Quarter Sawn Red Oak, White Oak, and Locust” it states that: “90% of one face of the required cutting area in the aggregate shall show figure.” Figure meaning “fleck” or cross section of the rays. I believe this is pretty straight forward as long as there is sufficient figure, then the board will meet the minimum requirement. The confusion comes when quarter sawn is cut from species that do not have the large rays such as in oak. To explain the proper way to grade for quarter sawn in other species please refer to page 10, paragraph 35 of the 2015 Rules Book under the heading of “Quartered Lumber” it states that: “In species where figure is not required, pieces shall be considered quartered when 80% of the surface of the required cuttings in the aggregate shows the radial grain at an angle of 45˚ or less with one face.” This is going to be a bit tougher than inspecting oak quarter sawn, but can be done by looking for the amount of straight or mostly straight grain. The idea of quarter sawn lumber in species without figure or fleck is to have the opposite of plain or cathedral grain as some people refer to in the cuttings. As always, please send me any questions regarding the NHLA Rules or for your inspection or educational needs. Dana Spessert, NHLA Chief Inspector | d.spessert@nhla.com/901-399-7551

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EDUCATIONAL CALENDAR

EDUCATION & TRAINING MAY

JUNE

1-5

5-8

6-8

6-Aug 10

Flex-Day Lumber Grading Short Course

4-Day Lumber Grading Short Course

3-Day Lumber Grading Short Course

Inspector Training School Summer Program-183rd Class

NHLA Headquarters Memphis, TN

Yoder Lumber Millersburg, OH

Abenaki Timber Corp. Epping, NH

Instructor: Rich Hascher,

Instructor: Barry Kibbey,

Keystone Community Education Foundation Oil City, PA

NHLA ITS Instructor

NHLA National Inspector

Instructor: Jack English,

NHLA National Inspector

Instructor: Rich Hascher, NHLA ITS Instructor

JUNE

JULY

13-15

19-22

26-30

10-14

3-Day Lumber Grading Short Course

4-Day Lumber Grading Short Course

Flex-Day Lumber Grading Short Course

North Carolina State University Hodges Wood Products Lab Raleigh, NC

Monarch Millworks Grayling, MI

Deer Park Lumber Tunkhannock, PA

Instructor: Barry Kibbey,

Weiland & Sons Lumber Co. Winthrop, IA

Instructor: Benji Richards,

NHLA National Inspector

Instructor: Benji Richards, NHLA National Inspector

NHLA National Inspector

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EDUCATION IS KEY TO YOUR COMPANY’S SUCCESS Register Online Today! At www.nhla.com "I have recently attended a short course in Menominee, MI. I think I speak on behalf of everyone in attendance when I say that Barry did an outstanding job presenting the material at both the pace and learning levels of everyone in class. He was always willing to make sure everyone was given an appropriate amount of time to get questions answered. I was blown away as to how available he made himself both before class and after class to get together with students who might need some additional help! From a value added perspective it would benefit any company to send employees to attend these classes. I am confident we left with not only information but the tools to begin using the information. Thank you Barry!" — Aaron Ruotsala, Ottawa Forest Products

JULY

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

17-20

28-31

30-Nov 17

11-15

4-Day Lumber Grading Short Course

Inspector Training School Program 184th Class

5-Day Lumber Grading Short Course

McKeever Environmental Learning Center Sandy Lake, PA

Carver Hardwoods Waconia, MN

NHLA Headquarters Memphis, TN

Kamps Hardwoods Caledonia, MI

Instructor: Tom Byers,

Instructor: Rich Hascher,

Instructor: Barry Kibbey,

NHLA National Inspector

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

18-22

16-19

5-Day Lumber Grading Short Course

4-Day Lumber Grading Short Course

Wood-Mizer Products, Inc. Indianapolis, IN

West Virginia Wood Technology Center Elkins, WV

NHLA ITS Instructor

NHLA National Inspector

Instructor: Barry Kibbey, NHLA National Inspector

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THE GLOBAL GATHERING OF THE HARDWOOD COMMUNITY

JOIN US IN NASHVILLE Oct. 25-27

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