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President’s Message Registration Information Schedule of Events Educational Workshop Educational Seminars Special Events Hardwood Forest Foundation Events 2014 NHLA Convention Sponsors 2014 NHLA Convention Exhibit Hall Map 2014 NHLA Convention Exhibitors 2014 Convention Registration Form

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July 2014 ▪ Issue 147 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

Scott Heidler Heidler Hardwood Lumber Co. President

Skip Holmes Thomas & Proetz Lumber Co. Unique Services

Pem Jenkins Turn Bull Lumber Co. Vice President

Charlie Netterville Fred Netterville Lumber Co. Industry Advocacy & Promotion

Dave Redmond Highland Hardwood Sales, Inc. Past President 2010–2012

Greg Patenaude Péladeau Lumber, Inc. Membership & Marketing

marketplace; providing unique member services;

Mark A. Barford, CAE Executive Director

promoting North American hardwood lumber and

Brent Stief Huron Forest Products Structure

NHLA STAFF

Gary Swaner Swaner Hardwood Co. Rules

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

advocating the interest of the hardwood community in public/private policy issues; and providing a platform for networking opportunities.

Mark A. Barford, CAE Executive Director m.barford@nhla.com David George Creative Director d.george@nhla.com Renee Hornsby Director of Communications/Editor r.hornsby@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.

Rich Hascher Inspector Training School Instructor John Hester Director of Membership Dana Spessert Chief Inspector Denise Stewart Director of Finance/CAO

COMMITTEE CHAIRS Jeff Durst Hull Forest Products Inspection Services Orn Gudmundsson, Jr. Northland Corporation Communications & Marketing/Finance Mark Mah Upper Canada Forest Products Hardwood Advocacy Darwin Murray McClain Forest Products Continuing Education Jim Reader Downes & Reader Hardwood Co. Membership Joe Snyder Fitzpatrick & Weller, Inc. Rules Jim Steen Pike Lumber Co., Inc. Inspector Training School Kim Vollinger W. M. Cramer Lumber Co. Convention

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

BETTING ON VEGAS! As summer has finally arrived and temperatures are helping us forget about the long winter, it is now time to make plans to attend the 2014 NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase in Las Vegas, Nevada October 8-10. With the improvement of the hardwood industry and shortage of material, this year’s NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase is a must attend.

The convention will mirror the North American hardwood industry and will be better than we have experienced in the last 6 years! The convention will have something for everyone. Kicking off this year’s conference will be the dynamic Keynote address by Bill Taylor, co-founder of Fast Company magazine, sponsored by Rossi Group. After the Opening Session there will be four uninterrupted hours in the Exhibit Showcase followed by a diverse offering of educational seminars.

Every year, NHLA welcomes affiliated hardwood groups who hold their meetings and events in conjunction with the NHLA convention. This year we welcome the American Hardwood Export Council, American Walnut Manufacturers Association, Canadian Hardwood Bureau, Fellowship of Christian Lumberman, Hardwood Distributors Association, Hardwood Federation, Hardwood Forest Foundation and the International Wood Products Association. Please make sure when you register for the NHLA Convention to sign up for the two Hardwood Forest Foundation events, the HFF Annual Golf Tournament and new this year, the HFF Bowling Competition.

Networking will be in full swing this year as we kick-off the NHLA Convention with a poolside reception on Wednesday evening sponsored by Dakota Hardwoods. Networking has always been a focus for those attending the convention and this year’s facility and schedule will enable for extended opportunities.

I know my wife will not let me go to Vegas without her, so make sure to bring your spouse to Vegas. They will not want to miss the Showgirls 101 program, where spouses and guests of attendees to the 2014 NHLA Annual Convention will learn the art of and life of a showgirl from actual former showgirls. The showgirls will arrive without makeup and transform themselves into showgirls while the audience asks questions about their lives, how they got started, showgirl bloopers and many other topics. Preregistration is required: Sign up when you complete convention registration.

Whether you are buying or selling, you will have the opportunity to expand your business contacts and increase your company’s overall profitability by attending the NHLA Convention.

Because it is Vegas, you will not want to miss out on the opportunity to win the HFF 50/50 Drawing or the Hardwood Federation PAC diamond earrings. Please watch for opportunities to purchase tickets for these two drawings throughout the convention.

In its second year, the NHLA Convention mobile app will allow you an interactive experience. You can download the mobile app for free to your iPhone, iPad or Android by visiting https://crowd.cc/s/2k6U from your device. Apple and Android users can also search for the app in the iTunes store or Play store. Once installed you have instant access to awesome features, like: the full event schedule, contact info of other attendees, social sharing on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, detailed info about speakers, exhibitors and sponsors, and notification of important updates, offers, etc.

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This year’s convention will truly have something for everyone and the Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa really will satisfy all your needs. Please register now and make sure not to miss out on the opportunity to represent your company in this rising market.

On a final note, I would like everyone to join me in once again thanking and recognizing our presenting sponsor, Lumbermen’s Underwriting Alliance.

With the generosity and support of LUA and the other 2014 Convention sponsors, NHLA is able to provide an enhanced convention experience for all.

Amy and I look forward to seeing you at this year’s NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase October 8–10.

I am not a big gambler, but I am betting on Vegas!

Scott Heidler Heidler Hardwood Lumber Co.

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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 Member Member Spouse Non-Member Non-member Spouse One-Day Pass Thursday or Friday Only *

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HOTEL I NFORMATION How to Receive the Hotel Discount The Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa is the official NHLA convention hotel. The hotel is currently accepting reservations for the NHLA Group Room Block at the rate of $165 per night.

The group rate will be honored 3 days before and after the convention dates, based on availability. Attendees who stay at the Red Rock will receive $100 of registration rates for each PAID attendee. So visit Vegas and stay a while. To make hotel reservations book through the NHLA website (www. nhlaconvention.com) or by calling the hotel directly.

Conveniently located on 70 acres of land at the gateway to Red Rock Canyon and just 10 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip, Red Rock Resort is just a 20-minute drive from McCarran International Airport.

Red Rock offers the perfect mix of proximity to the action and distance to ensure your luxury Las Vegas vacation will not be spoiled.

The Resort off strip offers complimentary daily scheduled shuttle service to the Las Vegas Strip or airport. Making this one of the best Las Vegas hotels off the strip.

DOWNLOAD THE NHLA CONVENTION MOBILE APP! NHLA is proud to announce the NHLA Convention mobile app! Our mobile app will bring your experience to a new level.

Attendees will be able to see more, do more, and get more value out of the event – right from their mobile device. To download and install the app, click http://crowd.cc/2014-nhla from your device. Or download the app directly from iTunes or Google Play.

This app performs optimally whether or not there’s an Internet connection. When connected, the app downloads updates (like a schedule or room change). Once downloaded, all of the data is stored locally on the device so it’s accessible even if there’s no Wi-Fi.

Top 10 Reasons to use the NHLA Convention Mobile App

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4 NHLA works directly with the hotel to secure the best rate 5 possible. NHLA does NOT use an outside housing authority.

6 Hotel reservations should be made through the NHLA convention 7 website or by calling the hotel directly. Please be aware of 8 unaffiliated organizations who may contact you and appear to 9 offer rooms at a lower rate as these are illegitimate groups and 10 may have unreasonable cancellation or change penalties or be completely non-refundable. Please report any unauthorized solicitation to NHLA.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10

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7am – 3pm 7–8:30am

NHLA Executive Committee Meeting*

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8 6:30am – 5pm 8am 9am 2–5pm 2–7pm 3–5pm 6–7:30pm 7:30–10pm

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Hardwoods Specialty Products GM Meeting Buses Depart for HFF Annual Golf Tournament Hardwood Forest Foundation Annual Golf Tournament at Badlands Golf Club† Exhibitor Setup in the Red Rock Ballroom Registration Desk Open Hardwood Distributor’s Association Board Meeting* NHLA Welcome Reception poolside NHLA Board of Manager’s Dinnerº *

7–8am 7–8:30am 8–10am 8:30–10am 10am–1pm 11:30 1–2pm

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10am – 2pm 10:30–11:30am 11am – 1pm Noon 2–3:30pm 3:30–5pm

4:30–5:30pm 5–6pm 6–7:30pm 8–10pm

Registration Desk Open Breakfast for all convention attendees Opening Session with Keynote Speaker Bill Taylor, co-founder and founding editor of Fast Company Exhibit Showcase Open Hardwood Forest Foundation presents the “Truth About Trees” Spouse/Guest Event: Showgirls 101 Lunch Served in the Exhibit Showcase Educational Seminar: Succession Planning presented by The Jacobs Team Educational Seminar: Domestic Buyer’s Panel moderated by Mark Barford, CAE, Executive Director International Wood Products Association Receptionº NHLA Inspector Training School Alumni Reception NHLA Thursday Evening Networking Reception in the Cherry Lounge Hardwood Forest Foundation Bowling Tournament Fundraiser

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

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Registration Desk Open American Walnut Manufacturers Association Annual Meetingº Canadian Hardwood Bureau Breakfast and Meetingº Fellowship of Christian Lumbermen Annual Meeting Breakfast for all convention attendees Hardwood Distributor’s Association Annual Meeting* Chinese Culture Enhanced Educational Workshop presented by Marco Chan Exhibit Showcase Open Lunch served in the Exhibit Showcase Educational Seminar: 2015 Rules Changes & NHLA KD Export Program presented by NHLA Chief Inspector Dana Spessert Educational Seminar: U.S. Hardwood Global Market presented by American Hardwood Export Council American Hardwood Export Council Membership Meeting Hardwood Forest Foundation Passing of the Gavel Reception* Grand Finale Vegas Spectacular – Cocktail Reception, Dinner and Entertainment

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2014 KEYNOTE SPEAKER

WILLIAM TAYLOR Opening Session – Thursday, October 9 – 8am Sponsored by Rossi Group Founding Editor, Fast Company and Best-selling Author, Practically Radical: Not-So-Crazy Ways to Transform Your Company, Shake Up Your Industry, and Challenge Yourself Bill Taylor is an agenda-setting writer, speaker and entrepreneur who has shaped the global conversation about the best ways to compete, innovate and succeed. His project, Practically Radical: Not-So-Crazy Ways to Transform Your Company, Shake Up Your Industry, and Challenge Yourself, is based on in-depth access to 25 organizations that are making deep-seated changes under the most trying circumstances imaginable. These organizations (from hard-charging technology companies to long-established nonprofits, from hospitals to automakers to banks) are mastering a set of strategies and practices that define the work of leadership in turbulent times-ideas from which every leader can learn.

The book was published by William Morrow, an imprint of HarperColllins, in January 2011. It became an immediate Wall Street Journal best seller and the #1 best seller on the Inc./800CEORead Hardcover Business list. Daniel H. Pink, bestselling author of Drive and A Whole New Mind, calls the book “the most powerful and instructive change manual you’ll ever read.” Gail McGovern, president and CEO of the American Red Cross, calls it “a must-read for organizations that want to stay energized and relevant.” The New York Journal of Books called Practically Radical “a successor to Jim Collins’ seminal book, Good to Great.” The Washington Times called it “an eyeopening joy.” CNN, in an in-depth report on the book, declared that Taylor “has a cult following in workplace and management circles.”

The paperback edition of Practically Radical, fully updated and with an all-new “work book” of exercises to help meet the big challenges of change, was published on July 31, 2012.

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Practically Radical is a sequel of sorts to Taylor’s book, Mavericks at Work: Why the Most Original Minds in Business Win. “I didn’t just ‘read’ this book, I devoured it!” declared Tom Peters when Mavericks appeared. James J. Cramer, co-founder of TheStreet.com and host of CNBC’s Mad Money with Jim Cramer, had this to say: “If Mavericks at Work had come out before I started TheStreet.com, I could have saved my investors (and myself) $100 million-because I would have been able to take the lessons in the book and apply them every day to my business.” Added talent guru Marcus Buckingham: “You must find the time to read this book.”

Just weeks after its release, Mavericks became a New York Times best seller, a Wall Street Journal business best seller and a BusinessWeek best seller. It was the subject of articles, reviews and columns in many top publications, including U.S. News & World Report, The Boston Globe and The Economist, which called the book “a pivotal work in the tradition of In Search of Excellence and Good to Great.” The Economist also named Mavericks one of its “Books of the Year, 2006.” Other accolades include: “Top Ten Business Book of The Year” (amazon.com), “Top Ten Book on Innovation and Design” (BusinessWeek) and “2006 Picks of the Year in Business Books” (The Financial Times).

The book also generated big attention on the small screen. ABC’s Good Morning America devoted two segments (called Maverick Monday) to the book, and NBC’s Weekend TODAY devoted a lengthy segment to its vision of the new workplace. CNBC aired a five-part series, hosted by Maria Bartiromo, called The Business of Innovation, which spotlighted a number of companies and executives drawn from the pages of Mavericks at Work, and for which Taylor was an on-air commentator. Taylor’s latest book, Average Is Not an Option, will be released in 2015.

Taylor’s books highlight a career devoted to challenging conventional wisdom and showcasing the power of business at its best. As co-founder and founding editor of Fast Company, he launched a magazine that won countless awards, earned a passionate following among executives and entrepreneurs around the world-and became a legendary business success.

In less than six years, an enterprise that took shape in some borrowed office space in Harvard Square sold for $340 million.

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Fast Company has won just about every award there is to win in the magazine world, from “Startup of the Year” to “Magazine of the Year” to two National Magazine Awards. In recognition of Fast Company’s impact on business, Taylor was named “Champion of Workplace Learning and Performance” by the American Society of Training and Development. Past winners include Jack Welch of GE and Fred Smith of FedEx. Taylor is the co-author of three other books on strategy, leadership and innovation: The Big Boys: Power and Position in American Business; No-Excuses Management and Going Global. He has published numerous essays and CEO interviews in The Harvard Business Review, and his column, “Under New Management,” ran in the Sunday Business section of The New York Times. Another column, “Bill Taylor on Big Ideas,” ran in The Guardian newspaper of London. Today, Taylor chronicles his research, insights and lessons in a popular blog Harvard Business Online, the digital arm of The Harvard Business Review.

A graduate of Princeton University and the MIT Sloan School of Management, he lives in Wellesley, Massachusetts, with his wife and two daughters.

Bill Taylor is a best-selling author, celebrated entrepreneur and groundbreaking thinker on leadership and innovation. Taylor is the author of the New York Times best seller Mavericks at Work: Why the Most Original Minds in Business Win and Practically Radical: Not-So-Crazy Ways to Transform Your Company, Shake Up Your Industry, and Challenge Yourself, which is based on his in-depth access to 25 organizations that are making deep-seated changes under the most trying circumstances imaginable. His forthcoming book, Average Is Not an Option, is due out in 2015. These organizations (from hard-charging technology companies to long-established nonprofits, from hospitals to automakers to banks) are mastering a set of strategies and practices that define the work of leadership in turbulent times – ideas from which every leader can learn. Having made his name as a hugely successful editor and entrepreneur who co-founded and took Fast Company magazine from startup to a $340 million sale in less than six years, Taylor speaks with authority and experience on embracing people-centric approaches to leadership, a network approach to cultivating ideas and a relentless focus on being extraordinary all in the name of creating market dominance. Provocative and inspiring, Bill offers firsthand accounts of how game changers are transforming their companies and shaking up their industries – and insights into how you can do the same in your own organization.

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Bill Taylor has a passion for the new ideas and tools driving today’s business. Having made his name as a hugely successful editor and entrepreneur who co-founded and took Fast Company magazine from start-up to a $340 million sale in less than six years, Taylor speaks with authority and experience on embracing people-centric approaches to leadership, a network approach to cultivating ideas and a relentless focus on being extraordinary all in the name of creating market dominance.

The author of the New York Times best seller Mavericks at Work: Why the Most Original Minds in Business Win, Taylor’s new best seller, Practically Radical: Not-So-Crazy Ways to Transform Your Company, Shake Up Your Industry, and Challenge Yourself, is based on his in-depth access to 25 organizations that are making deep-seated changes under the most trying circumstances imaginable. These organizations (from hard-charging technology companies to long-established nonprofits, from hospitals to automakers to banks) are mastering a set of strategies and practices that define the work of leadership in turbulent times.

During the Thursday, October 9 Keynote Address, Bill will offer firsthand accounts of how game changers are transforming their companies and shaking up their industries – and insights into how you can do the same in your own organization.

In addition to Mr. Taylor’s address, the 2014 NHLA Convention will also feature an Enhanced Chinese Culture Workshop led by Mr. Marco Chan, CEO of AmAsia3 Corporation. A former FedEx senior executive of more than 20 years, Marco started up the Business Logistics Services in Asia and when FedEx started flying into China, he was appointed as the first General Manager in China.

The Friday, October 10 Cultural Workshop will help attendees understand key Chinese cultural values that significantly influence behaviors of Chinese consumers and business people; and offer up some proven business practices that will help you to engage in trades with Chinese successfully.

Registration is now open and can be accessed at www.nhlaconvention.com. For a full list of events and more information about the 2014 NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase, visit www.nhlaconvention.com or call 901-399-7560.

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EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP

CHINESE CULTURE ENHANCED EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP Marco Chan, CEO, AmAsia3 Corporation – Friday, October 10 – 8:30am Sponsored by The Jacobs Team Marco Chan and his group of consultants at AmAsia3 enjoys helping companies on both sides of the Pacific to engage in commerce successfully, by sharing with them the cultural insights they gained and the community network they have built through their years of business experience in Asia and America.

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

He started up the Business Logistics Services in Asia, and when FedEx started flying into China, he was appointed as the first General Manager in China. Within 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 return from his Asia assignment, he wanted to share what he learned. He co-designed with the International School of Business at the University of Memphis and implemented a 5-day Global Education seminar, teaching corporate executives how to conduct business within various international cultures in Asia, Middle East, Europe and Latin America. He also discovered his passion to help Asian employees to be positive contributors in the United States and to help American executives understand Asian employees and customers.

In October 2003, he started his consulting practice, and has worked with hundreds of managers in the U.S. and Asia to help them become more effective global business leaders.

Marco holds a MBA degree from Rivier College, Nashua, New Hampshire and a BBA degree from University of Hawaii.

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BUSINESS SUCCESSION PLANNING

DOMESTIC HARDWOOD LUMBER BUYER’S PANEL

During this seminar, key ingredients of successful transition from one generation to the next as well as common pitfalls that undermine success will be explored. David Jacobs and Cliff Nelson of TJT Consulting will lead the panel discussion. Topics include alternative methods of valuation presented.

A panel of hardwood lumber buyers presenting key domestic markets including cabinets, flooring and pallets will collaborate to share their thoughts about the markets for North American hardwoods. Panel members to include: Michael Martin, President/CEO of the National Wood Flooring Association; Brent J. McClendon, CAE, President/CEO of the National Wooden Pallet & Container Association; and C. Richard Titus, Executive Vice President/CEO of the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association. The panel discussion will be moderated by Mark Barford, CAE, NHLA Executive Director.

Thursday, October 9 at 2pm Sponsored by Hardwood Market Report

David Jacobs is a principal of TJT Consulting. Earning a BS in Marketing from Canisius College in Buffalo, New York, his practice focus is in business succession.

N. Clifford Nelson spent much of his career in commercial banking where he assisted small business clients in the successful growth of their businesses; he was also an executive in the trust and investment business. He joined his good friends, Harry and David Jacobs, in 2003 as the TJT Consulting expanded its practice nationally.

Thursday, October 9 at 3:30pm Sponsored by Champlain Hardwoods

Michael Martin is the President/CEO of the National Wood Flooring Association, a not-for-profit trade association serving more than 2,700 wood flooring companies worldwide. Since joining the NWFA in 2011, Martin has been instrumental in rebuilding the association’s annual Wood Flooring Expo, which grew and sold out its show floor two years in a row. Prior to joining NWFA, Martin served for 13 years as Vice President of the National Association of Electrical Distributors, where he helped develop the association’s strategic direction and budget, and published the group magazine.

Martin has a BA in Communications from Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri, and belongs to a number of professional organizations.

Left to right: David Jacobs, N. Clifford Nelson

Brent J. McClendon has been the President/CEO of NWPCA since February, 2013. Brent has spent the past 25 years in the forest products industry with a variety of work experience in the private, public and non-profit sectors. He’s worked as a field forester for both state and federal agencies, as the general sales manager for a hardwood veneer company with direct responsibility for $35 million in international and domestic sales, and in government and public affairs for multiple forest product trade associations. Prior to joining NWPCA he served 10 years as the chief staff executive for the International Wood Products Association.

Brent has two undergraduate degrees from North Carolina State University in Forestry and Business Management and an MBA from George Mason University.

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C. Richard “Dick” Titus was named Executive Vice President of the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association in 1980. As Executive Vice President he oversees the operations of the association. Prior to KCMA, Dick served as the Director of Legislative Affairs for the American Paper Institute and Director of Federal Legislative Affairs for the Society of the Plastics Industry where he opened their Washington office. He also served as Manager of Government Affairs for the Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association of America.

Dick holds a B.A. from Randolph-Macon College and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and Urban Affairs from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He is a member of the American Society of Association Executives. He is actively involved in the National Association of Manufacturers, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and several industry related groups and coalitions.

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EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS & SPEAKERS

NHLA GRADING RULES & THE EXPORT MARKET

THE U.S. HARDWOOD GLOBAL MARKET

The NHLA Chief Inspector Dana Spessert, Rules Committee Chairman Joe Snyder and all NHLA National Inspectors will be on hand to will give an overview of the new 2015 Rules Changes that will become effective as of January 1, 2015. A presentation on the NHLA Kiln Drying Export Program will also be delivered and time will be set aside to answer questions on these subjects and any other Inspection Services or Rules related matters.

This year’s international panel will be comprised of the regional directors of the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC). The panel will share their knowledge and thoughts about the key global export markets for American hardwoods. Panel members to include: John Chan, AHEC Director Southeast Asia & Greater China; Takahiro Tsuji, AHEC Director Japan; David Venables, AHEC Director Europe; Roderick Wiles, AHEC Director Africa, Middle East, South Asia & Oceania; and Luis Zertuche, AHEC Director Latin America. The panel will be moderated by Mike Snow, AHEC Executive Director.

Friday, October 10 at 1pm Sponsored by Hardwood Market Report

Dana Spessert joined NHLA as Chief Inspector in September 2010. He is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the NHLA grading rules by supervising the Association’s field staff of six full time inspectors. He is a native of West Virginia where he was born into the lumber industry – his father having graduated from NHLA Inspection School in 1962. He started his career by working at their family owned sawmill and later graduated from the NHLA Inspector Training School in the spring of 1986. He worked independently as a lumber inspector for several sawmill and lumber yards in the areas surrounding Elkins, West Virginia.

Dana was also employed by Colonial Millworks, Ltd. for five years as a production supervisor and spent the last nine years working for Coastal Lumber Company as Quality Control Manager. He is a graduate of the Dale Carnegie Leadership Training Course.

Friday, October 10 at 2pm Sponsored by Thompson Hardwoods, Inc.

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.

Pictured this page from left: Dana Spessert, NHLA Chief Inspector; Mike Snow, AHEC Executive Director; John Chan; AHEC Director – Southeast Asia/Greater China

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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 end-users 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.

David Venables has been involved with the AHEC programs since 1995 taking over as European Director in April 2000. David has a specialised background in hardwood, a BSc 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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SPECIAL EVENTS

2014 NHLA CONVENTION SPECIAL EVENTS NHLA WELCOME RECEPTION

Wednesday, October 8 at 6pm Sponsored by Dakota Premium Hardwoods Welcome to Las Vegas. All convention attendees are invited to celebrate the start of the NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase. Join us poolside to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Red Rocks and network with fellow attendees.

SPOUSE/GUEST EVENT: SHOWGIRLS 101 Thursday, October 9 at 11am Sponsored by Heidler Hardwood Lumber Co., Inc., Highland Lumber Sales, Inc. & Turn Bull Lumber Co.

Spouses and guests of attendees to the 2014 NHLA Annual Convention will learn the art of and life of a showgirl from actual former showgirls. The showgirls will arrive without makeup and transform themselves into showgirls while the audience asks questions about their lives; how they got started, showgirl bloopers and many other topics.

Preregistration is required: Sign up and pay for this event when you complete convention registration. Cost of the program is $25 per person and includes refreshments.

INSPECTOR TRAINING SCHOOL ALUMNI RECEPTION Thursday, October 9 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 EVENING NETWORKING RECEPTION

Thursday, October 9 at 6pm Sponsored by Pennsylvania & Indiana Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Companies and USNR Convention attendees are invited to a networking reception on Thursday evening in the Cherry Lounge. The Cherry Lounge provides a VIP treatment from the moment you walk through the shining entryway. Once you’re inside, the Cherry Lounge posts two bars and there is even a sleek outdoor patio area complete with a pool. Stop by and meet and mingle with fellow attendees.

GRAND FINALE VEGAS SPECTACULAR

Friday, October 10 at 6pm Sponsored by Cascade Hardwood, LLC

Welcome to Vintage Vegas! When the Rat Pack ruled the strip and Elvis reigned supreme. Friday night’s event includes a cocktail reception, seated dinner and dancing. The Scotty Trio will entertain guests during the reception and dinner. After dinner, the sounds of the brazen duo - Mr. $ Mrs. Smith, headliners of the world famous Carnival Court at Harrah’s Casino will take the convention out in style.

Preregistration is required. Sign up and pay when completing registration. Cost of this event is $50. Anyone not signed up for full convention registration can attend the closing party for $150.

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HFF EVENTS

HARDWOOD FOREST FOUNDATION FUNDRAISING EVENTS Every year, the NHLA Annual Convention provides the Foundation the opportunity to hold special fundraising events. Your participation in any of the Foundation’s convention events helps support forestry education.

For more information regarding any of these special fundraising events please contact Crystal Oldham at 901-507-0312 or c.oldham@hardwoodforest.org

ANNUAL HARDWOOD FOREST FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT

Wednesday, October 8 – Shotgun Start at 9am – Buses Depart at 8am Presented by Pennsylvania & Indiana Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Companies With more than $400,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs, this year’s Annual Hardwood Forest Foundation Golf Tournament is set to be one of the biggest yet!

In the heart of Summerlin lies one of Las Vegas’ finest golfing venues, Badlands Golf Club. Set against the majestic Red Rock Canyons, Badlands features three unique 9-hole layouts; Desperado, Diablo, and Outlaw. All three courses were designed by award winning golfers Johnny Miller and Chi Chi Rodriguez.

Visit www.badlandsgc.com for more information.

Registration fees are $175 per person and golf club rental is available. Preregistration is required.

Sign-up and pay for this event when you complete Convention registration.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS FOR MAKING THIS EVENT A SUCCESS! Presenting Sponsor: Pennsylvania & Indiana Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Companies Lunch Sponsor: Hardwoods Specialty Products Beverage Cart Sponsor: U-C Coatings Bus Sponsor: Baillie Lumber Co. Golf Shirt: Newman Lumber Co. Hole in One: Abenaki Timber Corporation • Industrial Timber & Lumber • Patrick Lumber Co. • Spellman Hardwoods, Inc. Closest to the Pin: Atlanta Hardwood Corporation • Champlain Hardwoods, Inc. • Hull Forest Products, Inc. Longest Drive: Allegheny Wood Products • DMSi Tee Sponsors: Classic American Hardwoods • DV Hardwoods • Fred Netterville Lumber Company Hardwood Manufacturers Association • Hardwood Market Report • Hartzell Hardwoods, Inc. • Heidler Hardwood Lumber Highland Hardwoods Sales Inc. • Huntersville Hardwoods, Inc. • Lumbermen’s Club of Memphis • National Wood Flooring Association Northland Corporation • Ralph Taylor Lumber Co. • Rives & Reynolds Lumber Co., Inc. • Sweeney Hardwoods Thomas & Proetz Lumber Co. • USA Woods • Walter M. Fields Lumber Co.

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TRUTH ABOUT TREES Thursday, October 9 at 10:30am

The Hardwood Forest Foundation will present the Truth About Trees program to approximately 50 students of Thomas J. O’Roarke Elementary School. The event is open to all attendees and is a great opportunity to receive a true understanding of the impact Truth About Trees program has on children as it teaches the benefits of harvesting. Upon completion of the presentation, the children will be treated to lunch.

HARDWOOD FOREST FOUNDATION BOWLING TOURNAMENT Thursday, October 9 at 8–11pm

Luxurious bowling? You bet! Join the Foundation for its first ever Bowling Competition in the Red Rock Lanes VIP Bowling Suites.

VIP Lanes provide exclusive and unique accommodations that will allow you to experience and enjoy bowling in a whole new way.

This fun-filled event is set for Thursday at 8pm. Bowler fees are $150 and include shoes. Sign up when you register for the NHLA Convention. Check out Red Rock Lanes at www.redrock.sclv.com/Entertainment/Red-Rock-Lanes.aspx

HARDWOOD FOREST FOUNDATION 50/50 DRAWING Friday, October 10 – Grand Finale Vegas Spectacular

The HFF Annual 50/50 Drawing is a popular event that gets better and larger with each ticket sale, as half of the final pot of money will be awarded to one lucky person. You could be this year’s lucky winner but only if you purchase a 50/50 ticket.

The 50/50 Drawing will take place on Friday, October 10 during the Grand Finale Vegas Spectacular. To purchase a ticket, stop by the Hardwood Forest Foundation stand (Booth #620) or purchase tickets at the NHLA registration desk.

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MEET THE PRESENTING SPONSOR

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR Hunter S. Thompson wrote of Las Vegas, “A little bit of this town goes a very long way.” While Mr. Thompson was pursuing his individual dreams, we know October 8–10 will offer each of you an opportunity to produce long-term benefits by networking with former, current, and new business partners, and working collectively to build on the NHLA vision of being the “Global Standard for Hardwood Trade and Commerce.”

Lumbermen’s Underwriting Alliance (LUA) is honored to celebrate its 9th consecutive year as the presenting sponsor of the NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase. It is a privilege to partner with the NHLA organization, its staff, the Executive Committee, and each of you. LUA has sought, and will continue to seek areas where we can support the NHLA in achieving its strategic goals. One of those areas is in providing distinct advantages to LUA subscribers who are active members of the NHLA. The NHLA/LUA Value in Partnership (VIP) program has now returned over $1 million in dividends to individual members. The VIP program provides the opportunity to earn up to a 10 percent return of the earned premium for enrollees once targeted loss ratios are achieved. This is an annual program, and the best part is that members can enter at any time throughout the calendar year and still be eligible for year-end dividends.

It is also easier than ever to gain access to LUA. We have changed our business model and can now partner directly with your agent or broker. Your current agent/broker can contact one of our LUA field offices and they will begin the process for you. You can find our office locations at www.lua.cc.

LUA is not simply an insurer for the forest products industry. We were founded by 23 lumbermen in January 1905. Those 23 lumbermen started with a vision to provide quality insurance programs to the group, and their long-term goals have been managed and overseen by the Lynn family since 1917. On behalf of Christine Lynn, Jan Carlsson, and the entire LUA family, we look forward to seeing you at the 2014 NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase in Las Vegas.

On a personal note, I hope each of you have a very successful and productive couple of days together. The NHLA Annual Convention provides a great forum to exchange ideas and continue to promote relevant topics within our industry. Additionally, the backdrop of Las Vegas creates an exciting, high-energy venue for this year’s convention.

Best wishes,

Wil Nance Senior Vice President Operations Lumbermen’s Underwriting Alliance

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OUR INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE SHAVES TIME. BUT WE NEVER CUT CORNERS.

Presenting Sponsor 2014 NHLA Convention & Exhibit Showcase Visit LUA @ Booth 112

Our long-time experience supplies protection perfectly suited to the forest products industry.

After all, we’ve provided this kind of specialty-risk coverage for more than a century. During that time, our in-depth experience and careful assessment has resulted in P&C policies based on actual risks.

It’s a strategy that worked well when we began in 1905, and one that should continue to work well for centuries to come. So count on us to cushion your lumber business from a lifetime of hard knocks.

For more information, call us at 1.855.300.1905 or visit www.LUA.cc

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MEET THE SPONSORS

MEET THE SPONSORS

LUMBERMENS UNDERWRITING ALLIANCE

CASCADE HARDWOOD, LLC

WALNUT LEVEL

MAPLE LEVEL

DAKOTA PREMIUM HARDWOODS

ATLANTA HARDWOOD CORP.

Wednesday Welcome Reception

2014 Convention Name Badge Lanyard

ROSSI GROUP

BPM LUMBER, LLC

Thursday Opening Session with Keynote Speaker, Bill Taylor

In-Room Amenity

THE JACOBS TEAM

DMSI

Enhanced Educational Workshop

Lumbermen’s Lounge

Presenting Sponsor

*as of June 10, 2014

Grand Finale Vegas Spectacular Sponsor

HARDWOOD MARKET REPORT

CHERRY LEVEL SPONSOR

Educational Seminars

MATSON LUMBER CO.

BAILLIE LUMBER CO. On-Site Event Guide

2014 NHLA Convention Moblie App

COLE HARDWOOD, INC.

PENNSYLVANIA & INDIANA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANIES

Thursday Inspector Training School Alumni Reception

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

Thursday Evening Networking Reception

SII DRY KILNS Co-Sponsor of the Thursday Opening Session Breakfast

INTER-STATE HARDWOODS

TMX SHIPPING COMPANY

2014 NHLA Convention Attendee Registration Bag

2014 NHLA Convention Website

U-C COATINGS Co-Sponsor of the Thursday Opening Session Breakfast

RED OAK LEVEL SPONSOR ALLEGHENY WOOD PRODUCTS, INC. P. O. Box 2633 • Memphis, TN 38088-2633 Telephone: 901-767-9126 ~ Fax: 901-767-7534 E-Mail: hmr@hmr.com • Website: www.hmr.com

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Convention Bag Insert

BATEY, LTD Convention Bag Insert

CHAMPLAIN HARDWOODS, LLC Educational Seminar

ELIMBS, LLC Convention Bag Insert

FRANK MILLER LUMBER COMPANY, INC. Exhibit Showcase Drawing

HEIDLER HARDWOOD LUMBER COMPANY, INC.

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Spouse/Guest Event ®

HIGHLAND HARDWOOD SALES, INC. Spouse/Guest Event

A Hardwood Market Report Publication

THOMAS & PROETZ LUMBER COMPANY

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General Sponsorship

THOMPSON HARDWOODS, INC. Educational Seminar

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TURN BULL LUMBER COMPANY Spouse/Guest Event

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MAP OF THE EXHIBITORS

EXHIBITOR LISTING AS OF JUNE 10, 2014

608

A.W. STILES CONTRACTOR

418

ACES DIVISION OF KUEHNE + NAGEL, INC.

602

AMERICAN HARDWOOD INDUSTRIES

416

ARCH WOOD PROTECTION, INC.

600

AVA COMPANY

407

BABCOCK LUMBER CO.

509

BB&T INSURANCE SERVICES FOREST PRODUCTS PRACTICE

307

BLUE BOOK SERVICES, INC.

619

BREEZE DRIED, INC.

415

BREWCO INC.

303

BRIDGEWELL RESOURCES, LLC

424

BRUNNER-HILDEBRAND LUMBER DRY KILN CO.

309

C.S. INDUSTRIES, LLC

203

CASCADE HARDWOOD, LLC

515

CENTER-LINE TRAILERS

403

CHERRY FOREST PRODUCTS

420

COLLINS COMPANIES

405

CONNOR & GALLAGHER INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.

221

COOL CAT APPS, INC.

220

COOPER MACHINE CO., INC.

614

CORLEY MANUFACTURING CO.

108

DMSI

609

DUNAVANT GLOBAL LOGISTICS GROUP

604

EBERL NORTH AMERICA, LLC

409/508 ELIMBS, LLC 516

EPICOR SOFTWARE CORPORATION

321

EQUIPMENTS PHL, INC.

215/314 FORESTRY SYSTEMS, INC. 217

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302/304 GOODFELLOW, INC. 206

HARDWOOD FEDERATION

620

HARDWOOD FOREST FOUNDATION

507

INDUSTRIAL APPRAISAL COMPANY

117

INDUSTRIAL VISION SYSTEMS, INC.

308

INTERGLOBO MORRA N. A., INC.

414

ISIS WOOD PRODUCT SOLUTIONS

320

ISK BIOCIDES, INC.

200

JIM C HAMER CO.

502

KAMPS HARDWOODS, INC.

202

KING CITY/NORTHWAY FORWARDING, LTD

406

LAUFER GROUP INTERNATIONAL

315

LICO MACHINERY, INC.

116 209

LUMBERMEN’S UNDERWRITING ALLIANCE McDONOUGH MANUFACTURING CO.

207

MICROTEC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA, INC.

402

MISSOURI WALNUT, LLC

503

MJB WOOD GROUP, INC.

118

NATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER ASSOCIATION

208

NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE

408

NORTHLAND CORPORATION

625

PENNSYLVANIA & INDIANA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANIES

103

PIKE LUMBER CO., INC.

214

SII DRY KILNS

615

STRINGER INDUSTRIES, INC.

119/121

T.S. MANUFACTURING COMPANY

524

THE JACOBS TEAM

124

TMX SHIPPING

105

TRADETEC COMPUTER SYSTEMS, LTD.

100

TRN USA FOREST, LLC

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U-C COATINGS

107/109 USNR 519/521 VENEER SERVICES, LLC 514

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EXHIBITOR LISTING

MEET OUR EXHIBITORS * as of June 10, 2014

A.W. STILES CONTRACTOR BOOTH 608 286 Bass Lane McMinnville TN 37110 931-668-8768 ph 931-668-7327 fx kilnworkers@blomand.net www.awstilescontractors.com

ACES DIVISION OF KUEHNE + NAGEL, INC. BOOTH 418 302 Weymouth Street Suite 102 Rockland MA 02370 781-763-0500 ph 781-878-0680 fx info.scu@kuehne-nagel.com www.kuehne-nagel.com

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AMERICAN HARDWOOD INDUSTRIES BOOTH 602 567 N. Charlotte Ave. Waynesboro VA 22980 540-946-9150 ph 540-946-9153 fx rartz@ahiwood.com www.augustalumber.com

ARCH WOOD PROTECTION, INC. BOOTH 416 360 Interstate North Parkway Suite 450 Atlanta GA 30339 678-627-2000 ph 678-627-2083 fx pamitchell@archchemicals.com www.wolmanizedwood.com

AVA COMPANY

BOOTH 600 2 Solnechnaya 57 Omsk 644073 Russia +7-381-239-4949 ph +7-381-239-4959 fx info@ava company.com en.ava company.com

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BABCOCK LUMBER COMPANY BOOTH 407 P.O. Box 520 135 Roaring Run Road Champion PA 15622 724-593-6124 ph 724-593-2390 fx dcyphert@babcocklumber.com www.babcocklumber.com

BB&T INSURANCE SERVICES FOREST

PRODUCTS PRACTICE BOOTH 509 P. O. Box 7266 Greenville NC 27835 252-752-2034 ph 252-752-1266 fx arlittle@bbandt.com insurance.bbt.com

BLUE BOOK SERVICES, INC.

BOOTH 307 845 E. Geneva Street Carol Stream IL 60188 630-668-3500 ph 630-668-0303 fx info@bluebookservices.com www.lumberbluebook.com

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EXHIBITOR LISTING BREEZE DRIED, INC.

CENTER LINE TRAILERS

DMSI

BREWCO, INC.

CHERRY FOREST PRODUCTS

DUNAVANT GLOBAL LOGISTICS GROUP

BOOTH 619 1300 Jackson Sideroad RR #2 Tillsonburg ON N4G 4G7 Canada 519-842-6841 ph 519-842-9467 fx dtownsend@townsendlumber.com www.breezedried.com

BOOTH 415 P. O. Box 150 Central City KY 42330 270-754-5847 ph 270-754-9249 fx brewcoinc@brewco.com www.brewcoinc.com

BRIDGEWELL RESOURCES LLC BOOTH 303 P. O. Box 23711 Tigard OR 97281 503-872-3566 ph 503-238-2653 fx kstine@bridgewellres.com www.bridgewellresoures.com

BRUNNER-HILDEBRAND LUMBER DRY KILN CO. BOOTH 424 1252 Brenner Dr Nashville TN 37221 678-882-7041 ph 770-716-0302 fx brunner@comporium.net www.brunner hildebrand.com

C.S. INDUSTRIES, LLC

BOOTH 309 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

CASCADE HARDWOOD, LLC BOOTH 203 P. O. Box 269 Chehalis WA 98532 360-345-1300 ph 360-767-0660 fx info@chgsales.com cascadehardwood.com

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BOOTH 515 1301 E. Dallas Street Mansfield TX 76063 817-477-5535 ph 682-518-7462 fx rose@cntrline.net www.center linetrailers.com

BOOTH 108 17002 Marcy St. Omaha NE 68118 402-330-6620 ph 402-330-6737 fx dmsi@dmsi.com www.dmsi.com

BOOTH 403 24 Kerr Crescent Puslinch ON N0B 2J0 Canada 519-763-1466 ph 519-763-7353 fx info@cherryforest.ca www.cherryforest.ca

BOOTH 609 959 Ridgeway Loop Road Suite 205 Memphis TN 38120 901-369-1500 ph 901-370-5430 fx www.dunavant.com

COLLINS COMPANIES

BOOTH 420 1618 SW First Avenue, Suite 500 Portland OR 97201 800-329-1219 ph 503-417-1441 fx cwaner@collinsco.com www.collinswood.com

CONNOR & GALLAGHER INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. BOOTH 405 4933 Lincoln Ave. Lisle IL 60532 630-810-9100 ph 630-810-0100 fx rgaylord@congalins.com www.congalins.com

BOOTH 604 27 Chickadee Circle Leola PA 17540 717-333-2327 ph wthull@gmail.com

ELIMBS

BOOTH 409/508 2730 Washington Blvd.

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

EPICOR SOFTWARE CORPORATION

BOOTH 516 4120 Dublin Bl. #300 Dublin CA 94568 925-241-3533 ph 925-373-2075 fx rcorona@epicor.com www.epicor.com

COOL CAT APPS, INC. BOOTH 221 300 Hidden Hills Dr Tompkinsville KY 42167 270-407-1820 ph alan@coolcatapps.com coolcatapps.com

CORLEY MANUFACTURING CO. BOOTH 614 P. O. Box 471 Chattanooga TN 37401 423-698-0284 ph 423-622-3258 fx sales@corleymfg.com www.corleymfg.com

EBERL NORTH AMERICA, LLC

EQUIPMENT PHL, INC.

BOOTH 321 10, Avenue Goulet St Ephrem PQ G5Y 8G4 Canada 418-484-2800 ph 418-484-5767 fx sales@comact.com www.comact.com

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FORESTRY SYSTEMS, INC.

HARDWOOD FEDERATION

BOOTH 215/314 4105 Oak Ridge Road Summerfield NC 27358 336-643-9663 ph 336-643-9345 fx fosysi@forestrysystems.com www.forestrysystems.com

BOOTH 206 1101 K Street, NW Suite 700 Washington DC 20005 202-463-2705 ph 202-463-4702 fx dana.cole@hardwoodfederation.com www.hardwoodfederation.com

FROEDGE MACHINE & SUPPLY CO. BOOTH 217 317 Radio Station Rd Tompkinsville KY 42167 270-487-5891 ph 270-487-9479 fx info@froedge.com www.froedge.com

GOODFELLOW, INC.

BOOTH 302/304 225 rue Goodfellow Delson PQ J5B 1V5 Canada 450-635-6511 ph 450-635-5078 fx info@goodfellowinc.com www.goodfellowinc.com

HARDWOOD FOREST FOUNDATION BOOTH 620 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 507 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 117 901 Muirfield Rd. Bryn Mawr PA 19010 610-525-0952 ph 610-525-4498 fx waltmcilvain@industrialvision.com www.visiontally.com

INTERGLOBO MORRA N. A., INC. BOOTH 308 #2 Colony Road Jersey City NJ 07305 201-526-6400 ph rparodi@interglobo.com www.interglobo.com

ISIS WOOD PRODUCT SOLUTIONS BOOTH 414 202-19232 Enterprise Way Surrey BC V3S 6J9 Canada 989-868-3591 ph telbers@isiswood.com www.isiswood.com

WE ARE YOUR SINGLE SOURCE SOLUTION. From domestic transportation to international logistics, we are driven to provide superior customer service and get your needs squared away quickly.

888.955.3547

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ISK BIOCIDES, INC.

BOOTH 320 416 East Brooks Road Memphis TN 38109 800-248-7961 ph 901-344-5387 fx watsong@ibio.com www.woodguard.com

JIM C HAMER CO.

BOOTH 200 P. O. Box 418 Kenova WV 25530 304-453-6381 ph 304 453 6587 fx sales@jimchamer.com www.jimchamer.com

KAMPS HARDWOODS, INC. BOOTH 502 6925 Dutton Industrial Park Dr. Caledonia MI 49316 616-554-9339 ph 616-554-9779 fx robk@kampshardwoods.com

KING CITY/NORTHWAY FORWARDING

BOOTH 202 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 406 4007 Parvin Rd. Kansas City MO 64117 816-421-2233 ph 816-421-2426 fx dmeresak@laufer.com

LICO MACHINERY, INC.

BOOTH 315 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

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LUMBERMEN’S UNDERWRITING ALLIANCE

BOOTH 116 1905 N.W. Corporate Blvd.

Boca Raton FL 33431 561-994-1900 ph 561-988-1216 fx info@ins lua.com www.lumbermensunderwriting.com

The Stacking Stick Worthy of the Name “Iron”

MCDONOUGH MANUFACTURING CO.

BOOTH 209 P. O. Box 510 Eau Claire WI 54702 715-834-7755 ph 715-834-3968 fx mcdonough@mcdonough-mfg.com www.mcdonough-mfg.com

MICROTEC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA, INC. BOOTH 207 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 402 11417 Oak Road Neosho MO 64850 417-455-0972 ph 417-455-0255 fx lumber@missouriwalnut.com www.mo-walnut.com

MJB WOOD GROUP, INC. BOOTH 503 8905 SW Nimbus Ave Suite 200 Beaverton OR 97008 503-521-9663 ph 503-521-9664 fx bmonroe@mjbwood.com www.mjbwood.com

NATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER ASSOCIATION BOOTH 118 P.O. Box 34518 Memphis TN 38184 6419 901-377-1818 ph 901-382-6419 fx m.barford@nhla.com www.nhla.com

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

Visit us at : downesandreader.com/ironstick

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NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE BOOTH 208 P. O. Box 34908 Memphis TN 38184 0908 901-372-8280 ph 901-373-6180 fx greenbook@millerwoodtradepub.com www.millerwoodtradepub.com

TS MANUFACTURING COMPANY BOOTH 119/121 2 Fleetwood Road Lindsay ON K9V 6H4 Canada 705-324-3762 ph 705-324-6482 fx sales@tsman.com www.tsman.com

THE JACOBS TEAM

BOOTH 524 4001 Legion Drive Hamburg NY 14075 716-649-4460 ph 716-649-4626 fx djacobs@thejacobsteam.com www.tjt4001.com

NORTHLAND CORPORATION BOOTH 408 P. O. Box 265 LaGrange KY 40031 502-222-2536 ph 502-222-5355 fx tagirardi@gmail.com www.northlandcorp.com

PENNSYLVANIA & INDIANA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANIES

BOOTH 625 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

PIKE LUMBER CO., INC. BOOTH 103 P. O. Box 247 Akron IN 46910 574-893-4511 ph 574-893-7400 fx sales@pikelumber.com www.pikelumber.com

SII DRY KILNS

BOOTH 214 P. O. Drawer I Lexington NC 27292 336-357-7146 ph 336-357-2267 fx kilninfo@siidrykilns.com www.siidrykilns.com

STRINGER INDUSTRIES, INC. BOOTH 615 P.O. Box 450 Tylertown MS 39667 601-876-3376 ph 601-876-2143 fx sales@stringerind.com www.stringerind.com 38

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EXHIBITOR LISTING

TMX SHIPPING

BOOTH 124 P.O. Box 747 Morehead City NC 28557 252-726-1111 ph 252-726-9097 fx cstruyk@tmxship.com www.tmxship.com

TRADETEC COMPUTER SYSTEMS, LTD.

BOOTH 105 1010 Herring Gull Way Parksville BC V9P 1R2 Canada 800-278-1098 ph 250-954-0416 fx sales@tradetec.com www.tradetec.com

TRN USA FOREST, LLC BOOTH 100 Syosset NY 11791 516-605-0562 ph 516-605-0563 fx trnlumber@gmail.com

U-C COATINGS

BOOTH 115 P. O. Box 1066 Buffalo NY 14215 716-833-9366 ph 716-833-0120 fx nhla@uccoatings.com www.uccoatings.com

USNR

BOOTH 107/109 P.O. Box 310 Woodland WA 98674 360-225-8267 ph 360-225-8017 fx info@usnr.com www.usnr.com

VENEER SERVICES, LLC

BOOTH 519/521 1457 Sunday Drive Indianapolis IN 46217 317-346-0711 ph 317-346-0811 fx tbrown@veneerservices.com

ANY WAY YOU CUT IT,

IT’S GOT TO BE

WOOD-MIZER

WOOD-MIZER, LLC

BOOTH 514 8180 West 10th Street Indianapolis IN 46214 2430 800-553-0182 ph 317-273-1011 fx infocenter@woodmizer.com www.woodmizer.com

800.522.5760 | sawfaster.com © 2014 Wood-Mizer LLC

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Providing premium hardwoods to the world.

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IT DOESN’T MATTER WHO YOU ARE...THE B-1600 IS

EASY TO RUN See us at

NHLA Convention Booth #415

• Automation designed to keep operator

focused on one thing...turning cant to get best grade • All other functions automatically controlled • Feed Speed automatically adjusts based on width of cant • System stays butt-fed to allow highest production

MADE IN AMERICA

HEADQUARTERS: 607 Front St. Central City, KY 42330

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Cancellation Policy

Payment Information

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Registration Fees * $675 US $525 US $875 US $725 US

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$175 US per person

HFF Golf Tournament Wed., Oct. 8 9 am tee time

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$50 US $150 US per person per person

HFF Bowling Spouse Event Grand Finale Vegas Golf Club Tournament Showgirls 101 Rental Thurs., Oct. 9 Thurs., Oct. 9 Spectacular 8–11 pm 11 am Fri., Oct. 10

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Thursday Oct. 8

Check Only One

RETURN THIS COMPLETED FORM ALONG WITH YOUR PAYMENT TO: Credit card payments NHLA | PO Box 34518 | Memphis, TN 38184-0518 | Fax 901-382-6419 All other payments NHLA | PO Box 1000 #886 | Memphis, TN 38148-0886 Questions regarding registration should be directed to Trisha Clariana at 901-399-7552 or t.clariana@nhla.com.

Full refund if cancelled prior to September 5, 2014. Cancellations after September 5, 2014 and before September 19, 2014, will be refunded 50 percent.

No refunds will be made for cancellations made after September 19, 2014. All refund requests must be made to Trisha Clariana at t.clariana@nhla.com.

Make check payable, in U.S. funds only, to “NHLA.” Checks from U.S. or Canadian banks are accepted. Contributions or gifts to National Hardwood Lumber Association are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. However, they may be tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses.

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ITS Alumni

Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa | 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. | Las Vegas, Nevada 89135 | 866-767-7773 | $165 single/double occupancy One-Day Pass

Anyone not paying full convention registration may attend the Grand Finale Vegas Spectacular Dinner at a cost of $150 US per person.

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Questions regarding complimentary registration should be directed to Trisha Clariana at 901-399-7552 or t.clariana@nhla.com

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Visit www.nhlaconvention.com to register to attend the 2014 NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase or send this completed form to the address listed below or fax to 901-382-6419.

2014 NHLA CONVENTION (OCTOBER 8–10) REGISTRATION FORM

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NHLA KILN DRYING CERTIFICATE REPLACES USDA PHYTOSANITARY AND WHAT DOES THAT MEAN FOR YOUR COMPANY? In 2008, NHLA entered into an agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture to operate an Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) approved Certification of Kiln Drying Sawn Hardwood Lumber Program.

The Program, initiated by APHIS, is controlled through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two organizations. The Program achieves the same goals as the APHIS Phytosanitary Certificate but at less cost to both APHIS and the U.S. hardwood industry. The system mirrors the successful softwood certification program previously developed by APHIS for the European Union.

The Program involves regular inspections of subscribing hardwood facilities in the U.S. by both NHLA contracted inspectors and APHIS inspectors to ensure continuing conformance to the Kiln Drying Sawn Hardwood Standard.

The current countries that accept the NHLA KD Certificate as an equivalent to the PHYTO are listed in the side bar. The European Union countries accepted hardwoods are: oaks, sycamore, Hard Maple and Pacific Coast Maple, not ash.

China and Mexico are currently reviewing acceptance of the NHLA KD Certificate. Information will be released on additional country acceptance as NHLA is notified.

If your company is interested in learning more about the program or would like to join, contact Chief Inspector Dana Spessert at 901-399-7551 or by email at d.spessert@nhla.com.

COUNTRIES ACCEPTING NHLA KD CERTIFICATE Australia Brazil Austria Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia

Finland France Germany Hungary Ireland Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands

Poland Portugal Romania Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden United Kingdom Venezuela Vietnam