WOOD
International
the guide to applications, sources and trends
Copyright© 2015 International Wood is produced annually by the International Wood Products Association (IWPA) and its CURE (Conservation, Utilization, Reforestation, Education) program. CURE is the educational outreach program of IWPA. Please direct all advertising, circulation, or subscription questions to: IWPA, 4214 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22302 USA PH: 703/820-6696 www.iwpawood.org
10 From the Forest – A message from
Craig Forester, President of the International Wood Products Association.
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A Conversation with Alex Gama of The Borneo Initiative – Alex Gama shares The Borneo Initiative’s efforts for responsible sourcing and the sustainability of wood products.
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I W PA O f f i c e r s President:
Craig Forester Rex Lumber Company Vice-President
Bronson Newburger Clarke Veneers and Plywood Treasurer
JoAnn Gillebaard Keller Holland Southwest International Immediate Past President
Chris Connelly Wood Brokerage International I W PA S ta f f
Cindy Squires, Esq. Executive Director
Felicia Johnson, MA Editor, International Wood Manager, Membership, Marketing, & Administration
Joe O’Donnell
natural materials and exotic woods make this elegant home stand out from the rest.
Buyers Guide IWPA’s Membership Directory highlights the leading suppliers to the North American market of hardwood and softwood lumber, flooring, decking, veneer, plywood and other composite wood products. This one-stop resource guide also provides contact information for ports, shipping companies, third-party certifiers and others that are helping to advance international trade in wood products.
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Manager, Government & Public Affairs Publisher
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I n t e r n at i o n a l P ly w o o d & V e n e e r s
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Coffee-inspired components reveal the charming and whimsical design for a well-known European café.
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Timeless Curves – A unique open environment provides customers with a warm welcome at the Hennessy Lexus car dealership.
I n t e r n at i o n a l F l o o r s & D e c k s
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A Cottage in the Woods Featuring Woods in the Cottage – Vibrant and irregular wood flooring color patterns for a two-story cottage.
Malaysian Timber in “Paradise” – Beautiful and breathtaking views of the Paradise Resort Island.
Pine Flooring Shines in the Octavia Art Gallery – High quality and glossy finished look of Caribbean Heart Pine flooring.
Roots of Inspiration – Phillips Collection features art, furniture made from the elegant root structures of Southeast Asian wood.
T r e n dy E xo t i c W o o d D e s i g n s
kmldesign@mchsi.com Contributing Writers
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A Vintage Mahogany Boat – An 83-year-old
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Childhood Memories: Outdoor Rocking Chairs –
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Wet Climate? Protect Your Investment with a Rainscreen System – The benefits of rainscreen systems
Leah Wheeler lleahwheeler@gmail.com YOUR Marketing Department
On the Cover:
stephanie.yourmarketing@gmail.com
Architect Robert Oshatz designed this Milwaukee area home featuring a central atrium which is anchored by a cylindrical stone core. A cantilevered staircase clad in Jatoba wraps around the core, and the home radiates out from there with elements of stone, metal, hemlock and additional accents of Jatoba. Photography by Cameron R. Neilson.
scottangus47@gmail.com
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Zen and the Art of Stylish Kitchen Design – Ribbon striped Mahogany and Jatoba create a strikingly stunning environment for a remodeled kitchen.
Graphic Design
Karen Leno/ KML Design, Inc.
Scott Angus
DonCafé House by Innarch: The Inside Scoop –
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Bedford Falls Communications jaufderhaar@surfaceandpanel.com
Bedford Falls Communications
Advertisers Index
I n t e r n at i o n a l L u m b e r & M i l lw o r k
John Aufderhaar
Stephanie Rodrigue
The Chenequa Residence: A Home Innately Tied to the Natural World – Curvy designs,
self-taught builder creates a beautiful Mahogany boat for his grandson. Inspired childhood rocking chairs made of Heveatech wood.
and the impact they bring to residential and commercial projects.
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Matanda Wood Creations – Handmade and crafty creations that celebrate the beauty of exotic wood.
Winning with Wood International wood products association 4214 King Street Alexandria, VA 22302 PH: 703-820-6696 fax: 703-820-8550 www.iwpawood.org
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Kleinfeld Hudson’s Bay: A.R.E. Design Store of the Year – The luxurious environment promotes pampering and provides the ultimate bridal shopping experience.
IWPA/CURE would like to thank the advertisers on page 64 who provided the financial support that made this publication possible. In addition, we thank the following organizations for their support and cooperation, insight and energy, in producing and distributing this annual publication: The American Home Furnishings Alliance, Architectural Woodwork Institute, ARE-Association for Retail Environments, Moulding & Millwork Producers Association, National Marine Manufacturers Association, National Wood Flooring Association, North American Wholesale Lumber Association and the Sarawak Timber Associationn.