Association News 
NELMA Releases Third Issue of the White Pine Monographs Series in November
NELMA’s revitalized series of the White Pine Monographs releases it’s third issue in November, Salt Air and Sea Spray — White Pine Adds to Island Living Ambiance.
Eastern White Pine Grader Workshop Conducted
NELMA recently held its traditional Eastern White Pine Grader Workshop on October 21-23, hosted by Madison Lumber Mill in West Ossipee, New Hampshire.
The 3rd International Softwood Conference Presentations Available Online
The 3rd International Softwood Conference took place on October 16 and 17 in Helsinki, Finland. The conference brought together the sawn softwood producers and users from Europe and other parts of the world.
Asian Longhorned Beetle Found in Worcester, Massachusetts
In August 2008, USDA APHIS confirmed the presence of the Asian Longhorned Beetle in Worcester, MA.
Important Update! EU Bark Limitations for Wood Packaging Materials
We have been reminded by the American Lumber Standard Committee (ALSC) that the European Union (EU) had set a January 1, 2009 date to implement a bark limitation rule for inbound wood packaging materials (pallets, skids, boxes, crates, etc.).
Building Products Digest Features NELMA & Eastern White Pine
For the 5th consecutive year, the September issue of Building Products Digest’ has devoted a special section of the magazine to NELMA and Eastern White Pine.
Sunday River Hosts the Fall Meeting of NELMA’s Board of Directors
The annual fall meeting of the Board of Directors of the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA) was held September 19 at the Jordan Grand Resort – Sunday River, in Newry, Maine.
Eastern White Pine: Offering Environmental Advantages & Design Versatility
As a species of wood prevalent in northern New England, Eastern White Pine is known for its characteristic knots and as a building resource that can be used both structurally and cosmetically.
Fontaine Inc. Wins Team Title at NELMA’s 2008 Dimension Graders Competition
The 6th annual NELMA Dimension Lumber Graders Competition took place Saturday, September 13 at Pleasant River Lumber Co. in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine.
Grading Rules Now Online in Full-Size Format
The online version of NELMA’s 2006 Standard Grading Rules for Northeastern Lumber has been re-formatted to full-page size PDF files to maximize viewing and printing of the book.
Supplement No. 1 to Standard Grading Rules for Northeastern Lumber Now Available
Supplement No. 1 has been published by the Association and available free of charge from NELMA.
Hancock Lumber's Pittsfield Mill Graders Sweep NELMA's 2008 Competition
NELMA’s 5th annual Eastern White Pine Grader’s Competition was held Saturday, February 9, hosted by Hancock Lumber Company’s Pittsfield, Maine sawmill facility.
Building Products Digest Spotlights Eastern White Pine
A Spotlight on Eastern White Pine has become a fall tradition and regular feature in the September issue of Building Products Digest since 2004, but this year’s issue tops them all!
NELMA Welcomes 10th Inspector
The Association is proud to announce the addition of Jason Ostrem of Cochrane, Wisconsin to the NELMA staff as Inspector, effective September 10.
