July 2015 Hardwood Matters

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H A R DWO O D M AT T E R S T H E VO I C E O F T H E H A R DWOO D I N D U ST RY 2015 NHLA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXHIBIT SHOWCASE OMNI HOTEL DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE, TN

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READER SERVICES 6 President’s Message 10 Registration Information 11 Schedule of Events 16 Educational Seminars 24 Special Events 26 Hardwood Forest

Foundation Events 30 2015 NHLA Convention Sponsors 32 2015 NHLA Convention

Exhibit Hall Map 34 2015 NHLA Convention Exhibitors 41 2015 Convention

Registration Form

IN THIS ISSUE...

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MEET THIS YEAR’S KEYNOTE SPEAKERS THURSDAY WITH CHRIS HOGAN

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MEET THIS YEAR’S KEYNOTE SPEAKERS FRIDAY WITH DANIEL PINK

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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.

July 2015 ▪ Issue 158 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

Pem Jenkins Turn Bull Lumber Co. President

Skip Holmes Thomas & Proetz Lumber Co. Unique Services

Brent Stief Huron Forest Products Vice President

Darwin Murray McClain Forest Products Structure

Scott Heidler Heidler Hardwood Lumber Co. Past President 2012-2014 Mark A. Barford, CAE Chief Executive Officer

Jack Shannon J.T. Shannon Lumber Co. Industry Advocacy & Promotion

NHLA STAFF

Gary Swaner Swaner Hardwood Co. Rules

Mark A. Barford, CAE Chief Executive Officer m.barford@nhla.com Kristina Bran Digital Media Manager k.bran@nhla.com Melissa Ellis Graphic Designer m.ellis@nhla.com

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

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

For convention registration inquiries: Contact Trisha Clariana, Office Manager at t.clariana@nhla.com or 901-399-7552.

Charlie Netterville Fred Netterville Lumber Co. Membership & Networking

Renee Hornsby Director of Communications/Editor r.hornsby@nhla.com

■■■ Desirée Freeman Controller Rich Hascher Inspector Training School Instructor John Hester Director of Membership Dana Spessert Chief Inspector

COMMITTEE CHAIRS Dave Bramlage Cole Hardwood Membership Dan Caldwell Atlanta Hardwood Corporation Hardwood Advocacy Jim Reader Downes & Reader Hardwood Continuing Education/ Member Services Orn Gudmundsson Jr. Northland Corporation Communications & Marketing Scott Heidler Heidler Hardwood Lumber Co. Nominating Darwin Murray McClain Forest Products Finance Bucky Pescaglia Missouri-Pacific Lumber Co., Inc. Inspector Training School Joe Snyder Fitzpatrick & Weller, Inc. Rules Brent Stief Huron Forest Products Strategic Planning Stephanie VanDystadt DV Hardwoods Convention

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

LIVE FROM NASHVILLE! Summer is here and it is time to confirm your plans to attend the 118th NHLA Convention.

The 2015 NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase will be held at the Omni Hotel Downtown Nashville, TN October 7 – 9. With the current challenging market environment, this year’s convention is a “don’t miss” opportunity to gauge the direction of the industry and meet suppliers, customers and vendors. The convention will include two keynote speakers, seven educational seminars and more than 80 exhibits. In addition, there will be several social networking events including a golf tournament benefiting the Hardwood Forest Foundation and an opportunity to mingle with directors from the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) who will be in attendance.

The Omni is the perfect venue; I am convinced that convention hotels need a central watering hole and places where members can converse with suppliers and customers. The Downtown Omni is centrally located right in the thick of the Nashville music scene. It has a huge lobby area and Barlines, the hotel’s in house bar featuring live music every night. If you want to venture out, I encourage you to go to “Robert’s Western World” for some of the best music in town and ask for a fried bologna sandwich. It is to die for!

On a more serious note, this year there will be two dynamic speakers. On Thursday, former NFL star and Dave Ramsey speaker Chris Hogan will speak to us about business, leadership and personal finance. As a primary producer of Red Oak, I could use some of that advice right now! On Friday, Daniel Pink will address convention attendees. Daniel Pink’s most recent book To Sell Is Human and his TED talk on the science of motivation is one of the 20 most watched TED talks of all time. Both of these speakers will allow us to sharpen our minds and offer valuable information that will help us in our personal and professional lives.

The educational seminars are another exciting attraction for this year’s convention. Members will have the opportunity to attend seminars on a range of topics including; Doing Business in China with Marco Chan; Hardwood Industry Update presented by the Hardwood Market Report and Forestry Industry Issues Update moderated by Dana Cole just to name a few. Each of these seminars will have “take home” value for you, your team and your business.

The convention offers us the ability to visit with the vendors that support our business with services, software and equipment.

The convention offers us the ability to visit with the vendors that support our business with services, software and equipment. In one location, we can speak to multiple people that can influence our success. As of this writing, the Exhibit Showcase is almost sold out. Be sure to visit these industry partners while at the Omni.

In closing, I want to thank each of our sponsors for contributing to this year’s convention. Without their support the global gathering of the hardwood community would not be possible. I also want to encourage every member and industry friend to come to Nashville in October. With an expected attendance of more than 900 industry professionals, the opportunities are huge!

Thanks again for the privilege of serving as your President!

Pem Jenkins, NHLA President Turn Bull Lumber Company

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

REGISTRATION

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Registration can be completed online at www.nhlaconvention.com. Or you can complete the registration form included in this magazine and return by fax or mail.

Registration Fees

Standard

On-Site

(June 7 – Oct. 5)

Oct. 6

Member

$625 $675 Member Spouse

$475 $525 Non-Member

$825 $875 Non-member Spouse $675 $725 One-Day Pass $300 $300 Thursday or Friday Only *

HOTEL I NFORMATION The Omni Nashville Hotel will play host to the 2015 NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase.

BEWARE of Unofficial Housing Agencies!

Hyatt Place Downtown Nashville 301 3rd Avenue South Nashville, TN 37201 Reservations: 1-800-993-4751 Hotel Direct: 615-687-9995 http://nashvilledowntown.place.hyatt.com/bnazdgnho62015.html Rate: $229.00 + taxes Room block cutoff date is September 8, 2015 Please check website for additional hotel listings.

NAME TAGS A 2015 NHLA Annual Convention name badge is required for admittance into ANY function. Name badges and registration packets can be picked up on-site at the NHLA Registration Desk located on the Second Floor.

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

Omni Nashville Hotel 250 Fifth Avenue South Nashville, TN 37203 +1-615-782-5300 Main +1-615-761-3625 Concierge www.nhla.com/hotel-info Special NHLA Convention Rate: $218 + taxes Expires: Wednesday, September 16, 2015

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 3–5pm

NHLA Executive Committee Meeting*

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7

7am Buses Depart for HFF Annual Golf Tournament 8am Hardwood Forest Foundation Annual

Golf Tournament at The Hermitage 2–5pm Exhibitor Setup in the Broadway Ballroom 2–7pm Registration Desk Open 3–5pm Hardwood Distributors Association

Board Meeting 6–7:30pm Welcome Reception in the

Legends Ballroom 8–10pm NHLA Board of Manager’s Dinnerº

3:45–5:15pm Educational Seminar: Promoting the

Environmental Credentials of American Hardwoods by Mike Snow of the

American Hardwood Export Council 5–6pm NHLA Inspector Training School

Alumni Reception 5–6pm IWPA Reception 6–7:30pm Thursday Night Pub Crawl in the

Exhibit Showcase

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9

7am – 3pm Registration Desk Open 7–9am Canadian Hardwood Bureau Breakfast

and Meetingº 7–8am Fellowship of Christian Lumbermen

Annual Meeting 7–8:30am Breakfast for all convention attendees 8:30–10am General Session with Keynote Speaker

Daniel Pink 10am–1pm Exhibit Showcase Open featuring a Lunch 7am – 3pm Registration Desk Open Buffet 7–8am Breakfast for all convention attendees 1–2:30pm Educational Seminar: Forest Industry Issues 8–10am Opening Session with Keynote Speaker Update

by Dana Cole of the Hardwood

Chris Hogan 10am – 2pm Exhibit Showcase Open featuring a Lunch Federation 1–3pm Educational Seminar: How to Become Buffet

Invincible to Lawsuits and Save 12:30–3:30pm Spouse/Guest Event: Tour of the

Thousands in Taxes by the American

Fontanel Mansion

Society for Asset Protection 2–3:30pm Educational Seminar: Doing Business 2–3:30pm

Educational Seminar: International Markets

in China, Beyond Understanding the Session by the American Hardwood Export

Chinese Culture by Marco Chan of Council

AmAsia Corporation 3:30–4:30pm American Hardwood Export Council 2–3:30pm Educational Seminar: Hardwood

Membership Meeting

Industry Update by Judd Johnson 6–11pm

"Live from Nashville" Grand Finale at the

& David Caldwell of the Hardwood

Country Music Hall of Fame †

Market Report

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8

3:45–5:15pm Educational Seminar: International

Trade Finance, Resources to Grow Your Exports by the Export Import Bank

of the United States, SBA and the US

Export Assistance Center

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* Members Only º By Invitation Only † Pre-registration Required Schedule subject to change.

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2015 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

CHRIS HOGAN Opening Session Keynote Speaker Thursday, October 8 – 8am Legends Ballroom Sponsored by Rossi Group Chris Hogan might have been the most unlikely person to wind up working as a financial speaker.

Why? Years ago, Chris was an All-American college football player who pushed future NFL players all over the field—far removed from the world of helping others find Financial Peace.

For Chris, the path from football to where he is today was a long, but meaningful, journey. While he was a vice president of a well-respected company, helping clients manage all phases of their businesses, he realized how so many families, marriages and children were being affected by money issues. He felt powerless as he sat behind his desk and watched his clients throw away their financial futures.

Chris knew things needed to change. That’s when he met Dave Ramsey, and his career found a new direction. Today, he helps spread Dave’s message of financial hope to audiences everywhere. An engaging and humorous speaker, Chris is an expert on subjects like mortgages, healthcare and investing. To promote financial education, he speaks at colleges and businesses, and conducts on-site training sessions at companies. Chris also works with high-profile clients, such as athletes, entertainers and businessmen, to help them develop a financial strategy to protect their wealth and secure their future. facebook.com/chrishogan360 @chrishogan360

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2015 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

DANIEL PINK Keynote Speaker Friday, October 9 – 8:30am Legends Ballroom Sponsored by Pennsylvania & Indiana Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Companies One of the world’s leading business minds, Daniel Pink’s forward-thinking ideas and blockbuster books are reshaping how organizations approach innovation, motivation and talent.

Like it or not, we’re all in sales now. One in 9 American workers now earns a living by trying to get someone else to make a purchase. But as Daniel Pink shows in his latest book, To Sell Is Human, the other 8 in 9 are spending huge portions of their days in “non-sales selling”— convincing, persuading and influencing others.

A cluster of economic forces has changed sales more in the last 10 years than it changed in the previous 100, and made the skeezy, sleazy, usedcar style of motivating others to action a relic of the past. Emerging in its place is a new approach built on three fundamentally human qualities and three essential skills. As he did in his longrunning New York Times best sellers Drive and A Whole New Mind, Pink lays out the science for his counterintuitive insights, offering vivid studies and tools to make organizations more effective.

Pink’s previous books have been translated into 33 languages and have sold well over one million copies in the U.S. alone. His TED talk on the science of motivation is one of the 20 mostwatched TED talks of all time. In 2011, Harvard Business Review and Thinkers50 named him one of the top 30 business thinkers in the world.

His articles appear in The New York Times, Harvard Business Review and Wired. He advises start-ups and Fortune 100 companies on talent, engagement and innovation. facebook.com/danielpink @danielpink

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EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS & SPEAKERS

Thursday October 8 2-3:30pm

BEYOND UNDERSTANDING CHINESE CULTURE: DOING BUSINESS IN CHINA PART II

by Marco Chan of AmAsia Corporation Sponsored by Thomas & Proetz Lumber Company Marco Chan will present part 2 of his popular seminar: Doing Business in China. Chan will cover various topics including how to gain first hand exposure to the Chinese market; how to identify target markets for distribution that best suit your company and how to successfully execute marketing strategies in a Chinese market. Chan will provide examples of success and failure stories using case studies from well-known international companies.

Marco Chan Marco is a former FedEx senior executive of more than 20 years, managing different functions including customer service, ground and ramp operations and supply chain logistics in the United States and Asia.

Chan was appointed as the first General Manager for FedEx in China after starting the Business Logistics Service. Within only 18 months, he established operations in 13 cities, opened three call centers, automated customs clearance; and FedEx became the market share leader in the express industry in China.

Upon his return to the United States, Chan wanted to share what he had learned and partnered with the International School of Business at the University of Memphis to implement a 5-Day Global Education seminar. He began teaching corporate executives how to conduct business within various international cultures and discovered his passion to help Asian employees contribute and help American executives understand Asian employees and customers.

Chan holds a MBA degree from River College, Nashua, New Hampshire and a BBA degree from the University of Hawaii.

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Thursday October 8 2-3:30pm

STATE OF THE HARDWOOD INDUSTRY

by Judd Johnson & David Caldwell of the Hardwood Market Report Sponsored by Champlain Hardwoods, LLC David Caldwell and Judd Johnson of the Hardwood Market Report will report on the hardwood marketplace and the factors currently influencing business and potential business change. Caldwell and Johnson are considered experts in the hardwood markets using their vast resources of historical data and industry experience.

David Caldwell joined the staff of the Hardwood Market Report as Assistant Editor in March of 2005. David brought with him 21 years experience in the hardwood lumber and veneer industries. Upon graduation from the University of Memphis, David began his hardwood lumber career by attending and graduating from the National Hardwood Lumber Association’s Inspection School in April of 1984. After gaining experience as a lumber inspector, he worked in hardwood lumber sales before delving into the sawmill business. Before joining Hardwood Market Report, David worked for a major flooring and sawmill company, managing sales and production of the sawmill division and oversight of 50 million board feet of hardwood lumber.

Judd Johnson is Managing Editor for Hardwood Market Report, the industry’s leading publisher of North American hardwood pricing and market information since 1922. He joined the company in 1994 as Associate Editor. Judd has extensive experience in the hardwood industry. Having worked summers during college for a consulting forester and then completing the National Hardwood Lumber Association Inspection Training School, his career began in the hardwood industry in 1976 as a lumber inspector. Since then, his work encompasses primary manufacturing, processing, purchasing and sales of hardwood lumber, and secondary manufacturing of hardwood dimension, components, furniture, and flooring.

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Thursday October 8 3:45-5:15pm

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Thursday October 8 3:45-5:15pm

INTERNATIONAL TRADE FINANCE, RESOURCES TO GROW YOUR EXPORTS by the Export Import Bank of the United States, SBA and the US Export Assistance Center The US Government Agency Officials will explain how their products and services can help business owners expand their export opportunities:

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Learn How to Increase Your Company's International Sales • Find new global markets and customers • Obtain protection against the risk of nonpayment • Extend credit to foreign buyers • Access vital working capital • Understand how to use government resources • Gain expert knowledge from speakers Sandro Murtas is the Regional Manager of the Export Solutions Group for the Office of International Trade of the U.S. Small Business Administration in the Atlanta US Export Assistance Center covering Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky and Western/Central Tennessee. He is a Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) by the North America International Trade Educators (NASBITE). Previously, he was the Director of the International Trade Center of the Puerto Rico Small Business & Technology Development Center. Sandro is published in journals, newspapers and magazines which have awarded him invitations to speak at several conferences and seminars all over the world. He received an Economics and International Business undergraduate degree and an MA in Business Economics from Wichita State University

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Sandro chaired the International Trade Committee of the Puerto Rico Manufactures Association, a 1,200 member organization, from 2003 to 2011. As part of his leadership, he developed a trade program that took local and multinational companies on business trips to the Dominican Republic, Curacao, St. Kitts, St. Maarten, Trinidad & Tobago, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, US Virgin Islands, and Panama generating new and increased exports for participating companies.

Susan Kintanar joined Ex-Im Bank in July 2012 and is based in Atlanta, GA. She is the Regional Director for the Eastern Region. Susan has worked in international banking for over 20 years, from Asian International Bank, UBAF Arab American Bank, European American Bank, National Bank of Canada, Fidelity National Bank, Citibank and Regions Bank. She graduated from New York University with a Masters Degree in Industrial Psychology and also graduated from Pace University New York with an MBA in Strategic Management. She frequently is an invited speaker to various international professional associations. In addition, Susan is a permanent, accredited Certified Cash Manager.

Brie Knox is the Director of the U.S. Department of Commerce in Nashville. Ms. Knox works with companies in Middle Tennessee to facilitate their export business and expand their global presence. Previously, Ms. Knox worked for the U.S. Department of Commerce in New Orleans for more than six years. In addition, she has also worked for FedEx Services, JPMorgan Chase, and PNC Bank. Originally from Portland, Oregon, she holds a Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, in International Studies and Spanish from the University of La Verne in California and the Cuauhnahuac Institute in Cuernavaca, Mexico.

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EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS & SPEAKERS

Friday October 9 1-2:30pm

FOREST INDUSTRY ISSUES UPDATE

by Dana Cole, Executive Director of the Hardwood Federation Sponsored by Hassell & Hughes Lumber Co., Inc.

Experts in the area of federal forest management including the forest products industry, government and trade associations will discuss the prospects of forest management reform in the 114th Congress. The conversation will be led by Dana Cole, Executive Director of the Hardwood Federation.

Dana Cole Dana Cole, a native of Michigan, which is home to more than 250 hardwood businesses, began her career working for Governor John Engler as a policy advisor. She then spent eight years with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation in several roles where she promoted small and large businesses in the state, and successfully negotiated regulatory disputes. Dana joined Hardwood Federation as Executive Director in June of 2012. Previously, Cole had been at the 11,000-member National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) as the Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Corporate Board Secretary. While there she has achieved many successes, including improving Board recruitment, retention, and satisfaction; streamlining and modernizing board management practices; raising non-dues revenue; and saving NAM members millions of dollars.

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Doug Crandall Doug Crandall has been Director of Legislative Affairs for the USDA Forest Service for the last eight years. During this time he also performed two assignments for the Secretary of Agriculture, first as Acting Assistant Secretary of Congressional Relations, for one year, and second as Acting Deputy Under Secretary of Natural Resources and Environment for five months. Previous to this, for eight years, he was Staff Director for the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health, with jurisdiction in the U. S. House of Representatives over most legislation and oversight concerning the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. He also served with the Society of American Foresters as Policy Director, the National Forest Foundation as Vice President, and the American Forest and Paper Association as Director responsible for National Forest issues. Prior to that, he spent ten years managing a lumber company in Livingston, MT, and four years on the Brazilian Amazon, first as a forester and float-plane pilot, then as a plywood mill manager. Doug graduated with a BS in Forestry from Oregon State University. He has been a member and officer of numerous forestry, industry, conservation and community organizations.

Bill Imbergamo Bill Imbergamo is Executive Director of the Federal Forest Resource Coalition, a national non-profit representing purchasers of Federal timber, conservation groups, and county governments. He was named the organizations’ founding Executive Director in 2011. Imbergamo has been actively involved in forest policy since 1991, when he began his career with the National Association of State Foresters. After ten years with that organization, including 4 as Executive Director, Imbergamo was named Director, Congressional Affairs and Forest Policy at the American Forest & Paper Association. He served as Professional Staff to the House Committee on Agriculture from 2002 to 2006, and as Senior Professional Staff to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry from 2009 to 2011. Imbergamo has been a member of the Society of American Foresters for over 10 years, and is an active member of the Ducks Unlimited Federal City Chapter. He was also appointed to the Virginia Board of Forestry in 2011. An avid hunter and angler, Imbergamo lives in Vienna, Virginia with his wife and daughter.

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EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS & SPEAKERS

Friday October 9 1-3:00pm

HOW TO BECOME INVINCIBLE TO LAWSUITS AND SAVE THOUSANDS IN TAXES by the American Society of Asset Protection In this seminar you will discover the tools you can use to become invincible to lawsuits, save thousands in taxes, and achieve financial peace of mind. By the end of the presentation you will know how to: • Protect 100% of your assets from lawsuits. You will learn how to make yourself so unattractive to a plaintiff attorney that they will never pursue a lawsuit against you.

• Save thousands of dollars each year in taxes. You will learn five tax reduction strategies most people fail to utilize, which could save you more than $10,000 each year in taxes.

• Avoid probate and eliminate all estate taxes. You will be taken through a checklist of items that are important to every estate and business succession plan. You will learn what you should be doing now to prepare for successful business and estate secession.

Larry Oxenham Larry is an expert in the areas of tax reduction, lawsuit protections, and estate planning and has authored several publications on the subject including Protect Your Assets and The Asset Protection Bible. With more than two decades of experience as a senior advisor with clients in all fifty states, Oxenham has presented at hundreds of conventions, conferences and seminars across the country with excellent reviews. He currently serves as Vice President of the National Foundation for Tax Planning and Asset Protection (NFTPAP) and as a Senior Legal Advisor with the Total Asset Protection Legal Group (APLG). His career has been credited with helping thousands of clients save millions of dollars.

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Friday October 9 2-3:30pm

INTERNATIONAL MARKETS SESSION by the American Hardwood Export Council Following a statistical analysis of US hardwood exports by AHEC Executive Director Mike Snow, this session will feature a panel of AHEC overseas directors and consultants to discuss the latest export market trends behind those numbers as well answer your questions on the opportunities and threats facing our industry in overseas markets. The panel will feature AHEC directors David Venables (Europe); John Chan (Greater China and Southeast Asia); Luis Zertuche (Mexico and Latin America); Takahiro Tsuji (Japan); and Rod Wiles (India, Middle East and Oceania).

John Chan joined the American Hardwood Export Council as Director of its Southeast Asia and Greater China Office when the regional office was established in Hong Kong in 1992. He is responsible for developing marketing strategies and programs for the promotion of American hardwood in the region covering China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

A science graduate from the University of British Columbia, Canada, John has accumulated over 30 years of working experience in forest products, of which more than 20 years were devoted to the promotion of American hardwood products.

Takahiro Tsuji joined the American Hardwood Export Council as Director of its Osaka, Japan office in 1992. He has organized Hang Tag Promotion, Eco-Furniture Contests, Eco-Interior Project and Architect Seminars, etc. to introduce the effective usage of American hardwood to Japanese endusers since 2000. And he has been visiting Japanese furniture & interior materials manufacturers, architects, designers and lumber importers individually for providing the current information of American hardwoods to them and has been trying to find out some possibility of piggyback promotions of American hardwoods with them. Since 2006 he had been negotiating with the Forestry Agency of the Japanese Government about the legality of American hardwood and the American Hardwood Responsible Procurement Policy (AHEC RPP) has been admitted as one of legality officially in Japan in 2009. Now, AHEC is the only authorized overseas association to be able to issue the legality under Green Procurement Law in Japan.

He was born in Osaka in 1957 and graduated from Kuwansei Gakuin University in Nishiomiya, Hygo in 1981.

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David Venables has been involved with the AHEC programs since 1995 taking over as European Director in April 2000. David has a specialized background in hardwood, a BS in Timber Technology and 30 years experience in the international marketing of hardwood products. Under his direction, the AHEC programs have increased their focus on architects & designers and, arguably, produced one of the most creative marketing campaigns ever for wood. David has also been responsible for developing and implementing AHEC’s unique and forward thinking environmental strategy.

Rod Wiles has worked for the American Hardwood Export Council since 1999.

Initially based in the European Office in London, Rod initiated AHEC’s programs in the Middle East and North Africa and, subsequently, in India. He also worked closely with AHEC’s European Director on activities in both Western and Eastern Europe. Since 2010, Rod has based himself in Singapore, from where he continues to oversee AHEC’s activities in the Middle East, North Africa and India, as well as in Australia/New Zealand and, most recently, in South Africa.

Luis Zertuche is the head of the Latin America office for the American Hardwood Export Council and has over 18 years of experience in international marketing, trade marketing and promotion of American hardwood export products into Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean. He has influenced and worked closely with architects and designers in specifying American hardwoods in their projects through an extensive PR and technical capacitation programs.

Educated at the Universidad Nuevo Mundo in Mexico City in Communications and Marketing, Mr. Zertuche has worked in multiple areas of the communication area including mass media, radio, television and the film industry.

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Contact us at (603) 686-5525 or visit us on the web: www.picturetally.com Takahiro Tsuji

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SPECIAL EVENTS

2015 NHLA CONVENTION SPECIAL EVENTS Fontanel Mansion in Whites Creek, Tennessee. Fontanel Mansion was Barbara's primary home for years where she gathered with countless country stars. The tour features artifacts of Barbara's and her famous house guests. Join us and experience all that is the Fontanel Mansion.

Preregistration is required: Sign up and pay for this event when you complete convention registration. Cost of the program is $35 per person and includes refreshments. Limited space is available.

INSPECTOR TRAINING SCHOOL ALUMNI RECEPTION NHLA WELCOME RECEPTION Wednesday, October 7 at 6pm Sponsored by Cascade Hardwood, LLC

Welcome to Nashville! All convention attendees are invited to celebrate the start of the 2015 NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase. Gather with us for cocktails in the Omni Hotel Legends Ballroom.

SPOUSE/GUEST EVENT: A LEGENDARY HOME, THE FONTANEL MANSION TOUR Thursday, October 8 at 12:30pm Sponsored by Walter M. Fields, III, Scott Heidler, Jim Howard, Pem Jenkins, and Ted Rossi

Spouses and guests of attendees to the 2015 NHLA Annual Convention are invited to take a tour of Barbara Mandrell's

Thursday, October 8 at 5pm Sponsored by Cole Hardwood, Inc.

All graduates of the NHLA Inspector Training School are invited to this much anticipated annual event. The Inspection Services team including the Chief Inspector and all National Inspectors will also be in attendance, so stop by and chat with fellow alum and meet your area Inspector.

THURSDAY NIGHT PUB CRAWL IN THE EXHIBIT SHOWCASE

Thursday, October 8 at 6pm Sponsored by BB&T Insurance Services Forest Products Practice, DMSi, and Sii Dry Kilns Convention attendees are invited to join us in the Exhibit Showcase hall. Stop by to mix and mingle with fellow attendees while tasting some delicious spirits from local breweries and distilleries.

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Welcome to Music City!

Family traditions that will stand for generations.

For over 25 years, the BPM lumber family has made an impact in Kentucky by focusing on sustainability and implementing sound practices that promote forest regeneration. It is this way of doing business that honors our natural resources and the families who live here.

To find out more visit

bpmlumber.com

“LIVE FROM NASHVILLE” GRAND FINALE AT THE COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME

Steve Staryak KD Sales 606.877.1228 sstaryak@bpmlumber.com

Friday, October 9 at 6pm Sponsored by Cascade Hardwood, LLC

Come on over to the Country Music Hall of Fame for a cocktail reception and a relaxed dinner service featuring buffet style stations. After dinner, enjoy music from some of Nashville’s most talented singer, songwriters as they tell the story behind each of their tunes in the Song Writer’s Showcase. This event is sure to bring everyone in the audience to their feet.

Rift & Quartered Width Sorts Custom Cutting Programs World Wide Deliveries PictureTally Prepared Bundles Core Supply Programs Log Sales

Preregistration is required. Sign up and Pay when completing registration. Cost of event is $60. Anyone not signed up for full convention registration can attend the closing part for $150.

Country Music Hall of Fame

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HARDWOOD FOREST FOUNDATION FUNDRAISING EVENTS Once again, the Hardwood Forest Foundation will hold some of its largest fundraising events at the NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase.

The support of attendees will help continue to teach children the benefits of properly harvesting as a means of keeping forests healthy and obtaining all of the necessary items we use in our everyday lives.

ANNUAL HARDWOOD FOREST FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT

Wednesday, October 7 at 8am Hermitage Golf Course Presented by: Pennsylvania & Indiana Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Companies The Foundation’s Annual Golf Tournament has become quite a hit…it’s a wonderful way to kick off Convention activities. The event keeps getting bigger and better!

Located just outside Nashville is the award winning Hermitage Golf Course. Sitting among many of the nation’s top most popular courses on ESPN's America's Top Golf Course list, Hermitage is sure to impress! Hermitage Golf Course features two 18-hole courses with a quality golf experience for all levels.

Buses will leave the Omni Hotel at 7 a.m. with a shotgun start on the golf course at 8 a.m. Registration is $200. Golf rentals are $50. Pre-registration is required. Sign-up and pay for this event when you complete Convention registration.

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The support of attendees will help continue to teach children the benefits of properly harvesting as a means of keeping forests healthy and obtaining all of the necessary items we use in our everyday lives.

Each year, the NHLA Spouse Program works tirelessly to raise money for the Foundation and its educational efforts.

This year is no different!

Led by NHLA First Lady Patti Jenkins, plans are underway to help the Foundation ensure that the truth about harvesting gets into classrooms across North America.

W.M. Cramer Lumber Co.

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SILENT AUCTION

Throughout the Convention The Foundation’s Silent Auction will be returning this year and will prove that bigger is not always better!

Warehouse// Orlando, Atlanta, FL GA Warehouse 770-479-9663 407-323-3740

Sales //West WestCoast Coast Sales 626-445-8556 626-445-8556

Warehouse / Atlanta, GA 770-479-9663

SawmillSales Kilns / Marlinton, WV Export Yard Kilns / Millwood, KY 706-736-2622

The fundraiser will feature fewer items than attendees are accustomed to, but you better believe the items up for grabs will be fantastic!

From trips to the Caribbean to a behind the scenes FOX News tour in NYC with on-screen talent, this year’s Silent Auction is going to offer once in a lifetime experiences!

Headquarters, Concentration Yard & Kilns / Hickory, NC 828-397-7481 (p) / 828-397-3763 (f) www.cramerlumber.com

To learn more about how you can donate to the Silent Auction, email info@ hardwoodforest.org or call 901-507-0312.

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Kalmar, with roots in the lumber industry since 1949.

Stop by booth #423 at the NHLA show in Nashville.

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Lumber Pros Agree, TJT Stacks Up!

Shown above: N. Clifford Nelson, Director of Investments, TJT • Jeff Meyer, President of Baillie Lumber Company, Inc. • Harry E. Jacobs, The Coach, BSME, BAC, CLU, CHFC • Don Meyer, Baillie Lumber Company, Inc. • David A. Jacobs, Business Development, TJT

For each client, TJT strives to create financial stability and security

towards a goal of financial independence.

“I wholeheartedly endorse TJT. Harry and David give us great advice and offer us products that help our company in a variety of ways.”

Jeff Meyer, President of Baillie Lumber Co., Inc.

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• Business Succession Planning • Investment Advisory Services • Executive/Employee Benefit Programs • Life, Disability, Long Term Care Insurance

TJT CONSULTING 4001 Legion Drive • Hamburg, NY 14075 Toll Free: 866-287-5919 or (716) 649-4460 E-mail: djacobs@tjt4001.com • www.tjtconsulting4001.com

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MEET THE SPONSORS

MEET THE SPONSORS

*as of June 12, 2015

ALDER LEVEL

RED OAK LEVEL SPONSOR

CASCADE HARDWOOD, LLC

BREWCO, INC.

Welcome Reception & "Live from Nashville" Grand Finale

General Sponsorship

CHAMPLAIN HARDWOODS, LLC

WALNUT LEVEL ROSSI GROUP Thursday Opening Session with Keynote Speaker, Chris Hogan

PENNSYLVANIA & INDIANA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INSURANCE Friday Opening Session with Keynote Speaker, Daniel Pink

NHLA Convention Educational Seminar: State of the Hardwood Industry

COLLINS COMPANIES General Sponsorship

ELIMBS, LLC NHLA Convention Registration Bag Insert

FRANK MILLER LUMBER COMPANY, INC. Exhibit Showcase Give-Away

HASSELL & HUGHES LUMBER CO., INC.

CHERRY LEVEL SPONSOR ATLANTA HARDWOOD CORP. NHLA Convention Namebadge Lanyard

BALLIE LUMBER CO. NHLA Convention Pocket Program

BB&T INSURANCE SERVICES FOREST PRODUCTS PRACTICE Thursday Night Pub Crawl In The Exhibit Showcase

COLE HARDWOOD, INC. NHLA Inspector Traning School Alumni Reception

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

USNR Hotel Room Key Card

NHLA Convention Educational Seminar: Forest Industry Issues Update

SCOTT HEIDLER Spouse/Guest Event: The Fontanel Mansion Tour

JIM HOWARD Spouse/Guest Event: The Fontanel Mansion Tour

HULL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC. Thursday and Friday Lunch

INDUSTRIAL APPRAISAL COMPANY Thursday Night Pub Crawl In The Exhibit Showcase

PEM JENKINS Spouse/Guest Event: The Fontanel Mansion Tour

MCCLAIN FOREST PRODUCTS Thursday and Friday Lunch

TED ROSSI Spouse/Guest Event: The Fontanel Mansion Tour

MAPLE LEVEL ALLEGHENY WOOD PRODUCTS, INC. NHLA Convention Registration Bag Insert

BPM LUMBER, LLC In-Room Amenity

DMSi Thursday Night Pub Crawl In The Exhibit Showcase

MATSON LUMBER CO. NHLA Convention Registration Bag Insert

Sii DRY KILNS Breakfast Co-Sponsor and Thursday Night Pub Crawl In The Exhibit Showcase

TMX SHIPPING COMPANY

THOMAS & PROETZ LUMBER COMPANY NHLA Convention Educational Seminar: Beyond Understanding Chinese Culture: Doing Business in China Part II

TIOGA HARDWOODS, INC. Exhibit Showcase Lunch Co-Sponsor

TURN BULL LUMBER COMPANY Exhibit Showcase Lunch Co-Sponsor

U-C COATINGS Exhibit Showcase Ice Cream Give-Away

WALTER M. FIELDS III Spouse/Guest Event: The Fontanel Mansion Tour

WESTON PREMIUM WOODS Exhibit Showcase Lunch Co-Sponsor

NHLA Convention Website

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Thank you for your continued support and sponsorship of the NHLA Annual Convention. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor please contact John Hester at j.hester@nhla.com or 901-399-7558.

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MAP OF THE EXHIBITORS

EXHIBITOR LISTING AS OF JUNE 12, 2015

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ACES Division of Kuehne & Nagel, Inc.

107

ISIS Wood Product Solutions

123

A.W. Stiles Contractor

405

ISK Biocides, Inc.

416

American Walnut Mfrs. Assoc.

417

Kamps Hardwoods, Inc.

111

Arch Wood Protection, Inc.

410

Kayu International

422

Autolog Inc.

309

King City/Northway Forwarding

121

BB&T Insurance Services Forest Products Practice

308

Laufer Group International

202

Blue Book Services, Inc.

103

Lico Machinery, Inc.

408

Breeze Dried, Inc.

208

Mahild Drying Technologies

209, 211

Brewco Inc.

118

Matson Lumber Co.

305

Brunner-Hildebrand Lumber Dry Kiln Co.

311

McDonough Manufacturing Co.

310

C.S. Industries, LLC

203

Microtec

100

Cascade Hardwood LLC

302

Missouri Walnut, LLC

419

Cherry Forest Products

518

National Hardwood Lumber Association

407

Cleereman Industries, Inc.

307

National Hardwood Magazine, Inc.

104, 106

Collins Companies

214

Northland Corporation

409, 411

Connexus Industries, Inc.

500

NWFA, National Wood Flooring Association

105

Connor & Gallagher Insurance Services, Inc.

420

Penn-Sylvan International, Inc.

414

Cooper Machine Co., Inc.

218

Pennsylvania and Indiana Lumbermens

315

Corley Manufacturing Co.

Mutual Insurance Co.

508

Cutco Company Gifts

206

PHL

205

DMSi

306

Pike Lumber Co., Inc.

116

Dunavant Global Logistics Group

216

Shanghai J & Crown Forest Products, Ltd.

321, 323

eLIMBS

300

Sii Dry Kilns

404, 406

Epicor Software Corp.

413

Simply Computing International, Inc.

204

Euler Hermes North America

115, 117

T.S. Manufacturing Company

301, 303

Forestry Systems, Inc.

402

Tianrun International Co. Ltd- China

304

Froedge Machine & Supply Co.

109

TMX Shipping

401

Fromm Packaging Systems

207

Tradelanes Inc.

220, 222

Goodfellow, Inc.

201

U-C Coatings , LLC

108

Hardwood Forest Foundation

101, 200

USNR

119

Industrial Appraisal Company

317, 319

Veneer Services, LLC

400

Industrial Vision Systems Inc.

423

Wiese USA

210

Interglobo Morra N. A., Inc.

122

Wood-Mizer, LLC

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MEET OUR EXHIBITORS * as of June 12, 2015

ACES DIVISION OF KUEHNE & NAGEL, INC.

BOOTH 418

302 Weymouth Street Rockland, MA 02370 781-763-0500 ph 781-878-0680 fx info.scu@kuehne-nagel.com www.kuehne-nagel.com

A.W. STILES CONTRACTOR

C.S. INDUSTRIES, LLC

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

BOOTH 310

2133 Lawrenceville Suwanee Rd Suite 12-339 Suwanee GA 30024 877-785-0274 ph 603-720-5977 fx info@csi-llc.com www.csi-llc.com

BLUE BOOK SERVICES, INC.

CASCADE HARDWOOD, LLC

BOOTH 121

BOOTH 123

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

BOOTH 202

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

BOOTH 100

P. O. Box 269 Chehalis WA 98532 360-345-1300 ph 360-767-0660 fx info@chgsales.com cascadehardwood.com

AMERICAN WALNUT MFRS. ASSOC.

BREEZE DRIED, INC.

CHERRY FOREST PRODUCTS

505 East State Street Jefferson City MO 65101 573-634-3252 ph 573-636-2591 fx jackson@purdue.edu www.moforest.org

BOOTH 408

1300 Jackson Sideroad RR #2 Tillsonburg ON N4G 4G7 Canada 519-842-6841 ph 519-842-9467 fx dtownsend@townsendlumber.com www.breezedried.com

ARCH WOOD PROTECTION, INC.

BREWCO, INC.

BOOTH 416

BOOTH 111

360 Interstate North Parkway Suite 450 Atlanta GA 30339 678-627-2000 ph 678-627-2083 fx pamitchell@archchemicals.com www.wolmanizedwood.com

AUTOLOG INC. BOOTH 422

1240 Michele-Bohec Blainville PQ J7C 5S4 Canada 450-434-8389 ph 450-434-8395 fx gabriel.payant@autolog.com www.autolog.com 34

BB&T INSURANCE SERVICES FOREST PRODUCTS PRACTICE

BOOTH 209, 211

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

BRUNNER-HILDEBRAND LUMBER DRY KILN CO. BOOTH 305

1252 Brenner Dr Nashville TN 37221 678-882-7041 ph 770-716-0302 fx brunner@comporium.net www.brunner hildebrand.com

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BOOTH 419

24 Kerr Crescent Puslinch, ON N0B 2J0 Canada 519-763-1466 ph 519-763-7353 fx Info@cherryforest.ca www.cherryforest.ca

CLEEREMAN INDUSTRIES, INC. BOOTH 407

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

COLLINS COMPANIES

BOOTH 104, 106

1618 SW First Avenue, Suite 500 Portland OR 97201 800-329-1219 ph 503-417-1441 fx cwaner@collinsco.com www.collinswood.com

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EXHIBITOR LISTING CONNEXUS INDUSTRIES, INC. BOOTH 409, 411

4270 NW Yeon Ave Portland OR 97210 503-222-9992 ph 503-222-0073 fx bbell@cnxind.com Info@cnxind.com www.Connexusindustries.com

CONNOR & GALLAGHER INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.

BOOTH 105

4933 Lincoln Ave. Lisle IL 60532 630-810-9100 ph 630-810-0100 fx rgaylord@congalins.com www.congalins.com

COOPER MACHINE CO., INC.

DUNAVANT GLOBAL LOGISTICS GROUP

BOOTH 116

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

ELIMBS

BOOTH 321, 323 2730 Washington Blvd.

Belpre OH 45714 740-401-0720 ph 866-739-0336 fx arhodes@elimbs.com www.elimbs.com

EPICOR SOFTWARE CORPORATION

BOOTH 414

BOOTH 404, 406

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

4120 Dublin Bl. #300 Dublin CA 94568 925-241-3533 ph 925-373-2075 fx rcorona@epicor.com www.epicor.com

CORLEY MANUFACTURING CO.

EULER HERMES NORTH AMERICA

BOOTH 204 BOOTH 315

800 Red Brook Blvd.

P. O. Box 471 Owings Mills MD 21117 Chattanooga TN 37401 410-753-0786 ph 423-698-0284 ph 410-753-0944 fx 423-622-3258 fx sales@corleymfg.com mark.buscemi@eulerhermes.com www.eulerhermes.us www.corleymfg.com

CUTCO COMPANY GIFTS BOOTH 508

3413 Crescent Ct. Wood River IL 62095 314-541-4471 ph

DMSi

BOOTH 205

17002 Marcy St. Omaha NE 68118 402-330-6620 ph 402-330-6737 fx dmsi@dmsi.com www.dmsi.com W W W. N H L A C O N V E N T I O N . C O M

FORESTRY SYSTEMS, INC.

BOOTH 301, 303

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

WHERE THE WORLD COMES FOR WOOD

ALLEGHENY WOOD PRODUCTS

AWP supplies superior forest products—renowned for uniform color and texture—and we work hard to exceed our customers’ expectations.

Extraordinary Wood • Located in the heart of Appalachian Forest Region • Slow grown to produce a tight grain • Over 200 million board feet annually

Sustainability • Committed to sustainable forestry • 300+ years of collective forestry experience • Over 1 billion board feet of long term timber supply agreements • FSC Chain of Custody Certified

ASH BASSWOOD BEECH CHERRY HICKORY SOFT MAPLE HARD MAPLE RED OAK WHITE OAK YELLOW POPLAR WALNUT

Count on Us • Outstanding service and exceptional products • Known for our long-term partnerships • 700+ knowledgeable, experienced employees • World-wide shipping and flexible delivery

State-of-the-art Technology • 10 sawmill locations • 6 drying facilities with computercontrolled kilns • State-of-the-art computer optimizing saw mills

Our Team Is Here to Serve You | info@alleghenywood.com | 304.257.1082

19,000 LUMBER COMPANY LISTINGS ONE TRUSTED SOURCE The Lumber Blue Book can help you get new sales leads and manage credit risk. Our web-based business tool allows members to quickly access real-time listings, ratings, and contact information for over 19,000 lumber companies, all for less than $55 per month.

Blue Book Services www.LumberBlueBook.com 630-668-3500

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FROEDGE MACHINE & SUPPLY CO. BOOTH 304

317 Radio Station Rd Tompkinsville KY 42167 270-487-5891 ph 270-487-9479 fx info@froedge.com www.froedge.com

FROMM PACKAGING SYSTEMS

GOODFELLOW, INC.

85 Fulton Street Suite 4 Boonton, NJ 07005 973-334-5777 ph 973-334-2111 fx don@airpadusa.com www.frommstrappingsystems.com

225 Rue Goodfellow Delson PQ J5B 1V5 Canada 450-635-6511 ph 450-635-5078 fx info@goodfellowinc.com www.goodfellowinc.com

BOOTH 401

BOOTH 220, 222

HARDWOOD FOREST FOUNDATION BOOTH 108

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

INDUSTRIAL APPRAISAL COMPANY BOOTH 119

Two Gateway Center 603 Stanwix Street, Suite 1500 Pittsburgh PA 15222 412-471-2566 ph 412-471-1758 fx rruggiero@indappr.com www.indappr.com

INDUSTRIAL VISION SYSTEMS, INC. BOOTH 400

250 Jackson Avenue Lansdowne, PA 19050 610-525-0952 ph 610-525-4498 fx waltmcilvain@industrialvision.com www.visiontally.com

INTERGLOBO MORRA N. A., INC. BOOTH 210

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

Millwide. Worldwide.

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ISIS WOOD PRODUCT SOLUTIONS BOOTH 107

202-19232 Enterprise Way Surrey BC V3S 6J9 Canada 989-868-3591 ph telbers@isiswood.com www.isiswood.com

LICO MACHINERY, INC.

MAHILD DRYING TECHNOLOGIES

BOOTH 103

9550 10th Avenue, Parc Industriel St Georges Beauce PQ G5Y 8J8 Canada 418-228-3882 ph 418-228-7374 fx vincentg@licoinc.net www.licoinc.net

BOOTH 208

P.O. Box 999 Williamstown, 3016 Australia 61419855358 ph 61393976917 fx lancemvc@bigpond.com

ISK BIOCIDES, INC.

BOOTH 405

416 East Brooks Road Memphis TN 38109 800-248-7961 ph 901-344-5387 fx watsong@ibio.com www.woodguard.com

KAMPS HARDWOODS, INC. BOOTH 417

6925 Dutton Industrial Park Dr. Caledonia MI 49316 616-554-9339 ph 616-554-9779 fx robk@kampshardwoods.com www.kampshardwoods.com

KAYU INTERNATIONAL BOOTH 410

11117 SW Greenburg Rd Tigard OR 97223 503-557-7296 ph 503-557-7262 fx wood@kayu.com www.kayu.com

KING CITY/NORTHWAY FORWARDING BOOTH 309

5523 Cote St Paul, #301 Montreal PQ H4C 1X3 Canada 514-935-6468 ph 514-935-0602 fx mberard@kingcitynorthway.com www.kingcitynorthway.com

LAUFER GROUP INTERNATIONAL BOOTH 308

4007 Parvin Rd. Kansas City MO 64117 816-421-2233 ph 816-421-2426 fx dmeresak@laufer.com www.laufer.com W W W. N H L A C O N V E N T I O N . C O M

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EXHIBITOR LISTING MATSON LUMBER CO.

NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE

PHL

MCDONOUGH MANUFACTURING CO.

NORTHLAND CORPORATION

BOOTH 311

P. O. Box 510 Eau Claire WI 54702 715-834-7755 ph 715-834-3968 fx mcdonough@mcdonough-mfg.com www.mcdonough-mfg.com

BOOTH 214

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

PIKE LUMBER CO., INC.

MICROTEC

NWFA, NATIONAL WOOD FLOORING ASSOCIATION

BOOTH 118

132 Main Street Brookville PA 15825 814-849-5334 ph 814-849-3811 fx info@matsonlumber.com matsonlumber.com

BOOTH 203

Unit #1, 1688 Derwent Way Delta BC V3M 6R9 Canada 604-524-4544 ph 604-524-4588 fx vancouver@microtec.eu www.microtec.eu

MISSOURI WALNUT, LLC

BOOTH 302

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

NATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER ASSOCIATION BOOTH 518

P.O. Box 34518 Memphis TN 38184 6419 901-377-1818 ph 901-382-6419 fx m.barford@nhla.com www.nhla.com

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BOOTH 307

P. O. Box 34908 Memphis TN 38184 0908 901-372-8280 ph 901-373-6180 fx greenbook@millerwoodtradepub.com www.millerwoodtradepub.com

BOOTH 500

111 Chesterfield Industrial Blvd.

Chesterfield, MO 63005 636-519-9663 ph 636-519-9664 fx www.nwfa.org

PENN-SYLVAN INTERNATIONAL, INC. BOOTH 420

43647 Fairview Road Spartansburg, PA 16434 814-654-7111 ph 814-654-7155 fx pennsylvanusa@aol.com www.Penn-Sylvan.com

PENNSYLVANIA & INDIANA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANIES

BOOTH 218

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

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BOOTH 206

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

BOOTH 306

719 Front St. Akron, IN 46910 574-893-4511 ph 574-893-7400 fx sales@pikelumber.com www.pikelumber.com

SHANGHAI J & CROWN FOREST PRODUCTS, LTD. BOOTH 216

88, Yangbei Road Baoshan District Shanghai, 201901 China 0086-134-8208-8520 ph 0086-21-6613-8878 fx Jcpurchasep@jcforest.com.cn www.jcforest.com.cn

SII DRY KILNS

BOOTH 300

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

SIMPLY COMPUTING INTERNATIONAL, INC.

BOOTH 413

P.O. Box 149 Saco, ME 04072 207-885-5140 ph 845-230-7626 fx info@simplycomputing.com www.simplycomputing.com

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EXHIBITOR LISTING TS MANUFACTURING COMPANY

BOOTH 115, 117

2 Fleetwood Road Lindsay ON K9V 6H4 Canada 705-324-3762 ph 705-324-6482 fx sales@tsman.com www.tsman.com

TIANRUN INTERNATIONAL CO. LTD.- CHINA

BOOTH 402

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

TMX SHIPPING

USNR

BOOTH 101, 200

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

The Stacking Stick Worthy of the Name “Iron”

VENEER SERVICES, LLC

BOOTH 317, 319

1457 Sunday Drive Indianapolis IN 46217 317-346-0711 ph 317-346-0811 fx tbrown@veneerservices.com

WIESE USA

BOOTH 423

3965 Old Getwell Road Memphis TN 38118 901-365-8830 ph 901-368-5102 fx jwhite@wieseusa.com www.Wieseusa.com

BOOTH 109

P.O. Box 747 Morehead City NC 28557 252-726-1111 ph 252-726-9097 fx WOOD-MIZER, LLC cstruyk@tmxship.com BOOTH 122 www.tmxship.com

8180 West 10th Street Indianapolis IN 46214 2430 TRADELANES INC. 800-553-0182 ph 317-273-1011 fx BOOTH 207

infocenter@woodmizer.com 61 Saint Joseph Street www.woodmizer.com Suite 1000 Mobile, AL 36602 251-343-8031 ph 251-343-8231 fx chan@tradelanes.us www.tradelanes.us

U-C COATINGS, LLC BOOTH 201

P. O. Box 1066 Buffalo NY 14215 716-833-9366 ph 716-833-0120 fx nhla@uccoatings.com www.uccoatings.com

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1-866-452-8622 1-800-788-5568

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HFF Golf Tournament Wed., Oct. 7 8 am tee time

$35 US per person

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$60 US per person

Live From Nashville Grand Finale Fri., Oct. 9

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