Association News 
Pleasant River Lumber Takes Dimension Graders Competition
For the first time in the five-year history of the NELMA Dimension Graders Competition, Pleasant River Lumber of Dover-Foxcroft, Maine takes top team and individual winner awards.
What is ALSC and why are they visiting my facility?
Many of NELMA’s Export Wood Packaging facilities may have already been visited one or more times by a representative of the American Lumber Standard Committee (ALSC) since subscribing to our services. Those who haven’t likely will be in the future as part of the random inspection procedures established by ALSC for the program.
Loggers Association Honors Outstanding Sawmill Operator
During their annual Loggers Expo iin May, 2007, the Northeastern Loggers' Association of Old Forge, NY
PROTECT YOUR IPPC & HT QUALITY MARK STAMPS!
The importance of protecting your individual IPPC and/or HT quality mark stamps cannot be over emphasized.
NELMA Safety Program Dividend Announced
NELMA and Acadia Insurance are pleased to announce the first Dividend payment to members of the Association that participate in the NELMA -sponsored Insurance Safety Group Program through Acadia.
Eastern White Pine Grade Rules Change Approved; New Patterns Also Added
NELMA was notified on May 23, 2007 that the American Lumber Standard Committee (ALSC) Board of Review has approved the Association's request to amend its rules for Eastern White Pine.
Industry Obituary: Phil Lavalley
Phillip Albert Lavalley, 71, of Sanford, passed away Friday, April 27, 2007, at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine.
"Swatch" of Eastern White Pine Lumber Grades Available from NELMA
NELMA has just introduced its latest marketing tool for Eastern White Pine, a "Swatch" book of the five primary grades of Eastern White Pine.
NELMA’s 2007 Fall Board of Directors Meeting &Golf Tournament Set
The fall meeting of NELMA’s Board of Directors is set for Friday morning, September 21, 2007 in York, Maine.
NELMA Convention Held March 29-31 in Boston
The 74th annual convention of the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association was held March 29-31
Outstanding Safety Performances honored at NeLMA Convention
An accident free year or outstanding safety performance is the direct result of the close and harmonious work among productions employees,
The 2007 Standard Grading Rules of the Northern Softwood Lumber Bureau (NSLB) are now available
The 2007 Standard Grading Rules of the Northern Softwood Lumber Bureau (NSLB) are now available from NELMA. These rules, effective April 1, 2007, incorporate a significant number of changes since the 1993 printing of the book.
New Recommendations for Cleaning Stamps and Stencils
Stamps and Mylar Stencils should be cleaned frequently with isopropyl alcohol
NELMA at Residential Design Convention
NELMA exhibits for the first time at the 2007 Convention.
