Blending simply with many aesthetics and environments, Eastern White Pine's ability to hold colors and showcase detail make this wood species a favorite for both contempory designs and historical redux.  Its interior and exterior versatility, along with availability, enhance its popularity for today's designs and specification demands.

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NELMA Inspectors Provide Training at Timber Framers Guild Meeting in Maryland

Aug 29 2008

At the request of the Timber Framers Guild, Marc Moore, NELMA’s Director of Inspection Services, and NELMA Inspector, Pete Pitrat, provided instruction in the grading of timbers for timber framers who were attending the organization’s annual “Rendezvous”, held at Camp Letts, Maryland near Annapolis.

The September Sirex Woodwasp “Town Hall” Meeting Cancelled by USDA APHIS

Aug 29 2008

The following notification was sent by Lynn Evans-Goldner (National Program Director for the Sirex woodwasp) on August 21, alerting the regional organizers that the September meetings would NOT take place and includes their rationale behind the decision by USDA APHIS

Irving Saw Mill in Aroostook County is closing for good

Aug 12 2008

Irving Forest Product’s Pinkham Saw Mill in Aroostook County is being permanently closed, resulting in the loss of 64 jobs.

NELMA Partners with Habitat for Humanity and SFI® on Minnesota Project

Jul 31 2008

What happens when a couple of tree farmers, a troop of Girl Scouts, a lumber grading agency, and dozens of volunteers get together?

Grading Rules Now Online in Full-Size Format

Jul 31 2008

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.

Proposed Removal of the Exemption of ISPM No. 15 for Wood Packaging Material Moving Between the United States and Canada

Jul 31 2008

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) are considering enforcing a standard for wood packaging to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species between the two countries.

Supplement No. 1 to Standard Grading Rules for Northeastern Lumber Now Available

Jul 2 2008

Supplement No. 1 has been published by the Association and available free of charge from NELMA.

New Digitized Version of 1940's Industry Film - The Story of Wood in the Northeast - now available for purchase.

May 1 2008

In the late 1940’s, NELMA produced a short documentary on lumber. Titled “Story of Wood in the Northeast”, this 25 minute film shows

Hancock Lumber's Pittsfield Mill Graders Sweep NELMA's 2008 Competition

Feb 28 2008

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.

US-Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement News

Dec 28 2007

Recent articles & local news broadcast regarding the US-Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement and its enforcement failure impact on lumber industry.

Maine Forest Service Summary of 2007 Quarantine Changes

Dec 19 2007

2007 has been a busy year for changes in Maine’s quarantines. As we head into the New Year, a summary of those changes is in order.

KD or KD-HT? What's The Difference?

Oct 30 2007

Heat treated lumber may be marked as KD-HT or HT.

Coalition for Fair Lumber Imports Comments On 1st Anniversary of U.S.-Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement

Oct 11 2007

The Coalition for Fair Lumber Imports today commented on the status of the U.S.-Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement on the one-year anniversary of it taking effect.

Building Products Digest Spotlights Eastern White Pine

Sep 28 2007

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

Sep 27 2007

The Association is proud to announce the addition of Jason Ostrem of Cochrane, Wisconsin to the NELMA staff as Inspector, effective September 10.

Pleasant River Lumber Takes Dimension Graders Competition

Aug 31 2007

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?

Aug 31 2007

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

Jul 25 2007

During their annual Loggers Expo iin May, 2007, the Northeastern Loggers' Association of Old Forge, NY

NAWLA Elects Riley 2007 Chairman

Jul 2 2007

Gregg Riley, President of Bloch Lumber Company, Chicago, IL, was recently elected Chairman of the North American Wholesale Lumber Association

Save All Old Stamps

Jun 22 2007

Never destroy or discard worn stamps!

PROTECT YOUR IPPC & HT QUALITY MARK STAMPS!

Jun 22 2007

The importance of protecting your individual IPPC and/or HT quality mark stamps cannot be over emphasized.

NELMA Safety Program Dividend Announced

May 30 2007

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

May 30 2007

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

May 29 2007

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

May 2 2007

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

Apr 19 2007

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

Apr 18 2007

The 74th annual convention of the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association was held March 29-31

Outstanding Safety Performances honored at NeLMA Convention

Apr 18 2007

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

Apr 6 2007

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

Apr 6 2007

Stamps and Mylar Stencils should be cleaned frequently with isopropyl alcohol

ANSI and SFI, Inc. Unite Behind Sustainable Forestry Accreditation

Apr 6 2007

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), Inc. recently announced the official launch of a new accreditation service that will support forest management practices by authenticating the traceability of wood products.

RoHS and Wood Packaging

Apr 6 2007

NELMA is often asked about the implications of a packaging requirement known as “RoHS” versus the IPPC ISPM 15 Standard. As many exporters are aware, RoHS compliance is being requested by overseas customers, both in Europe and now China.

NELMA at Residential Design Convention

Apr 6 2007

NELMA exhibits for the first time at the 2007 Convention.

Softwood Buyer features NELMA in it's March issue

Mar 1 2007

This month’s issue of the Softwood Buyer will feature information regarding the Association

NELMA Pine Subcommittee Chairman Appointed

Feb 21 2007

NELMA Chairman, Luke Brochu, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alden Robbins, Robbins Lumber Co. in Searsmont, Maine, to fill the Chairman’s role for NELMA’s Pine Subcommittee, effective immediately.

Ayotte Leaves NRLA

Jan 5 2007

Jim Ayotte, after six exemplary years of service, has left the Northeastern Retail Lumber Association (NRLA)

NELMA 2007 CONVENTION

Jan 5 2007

NELMA’s 2007 convention will be held March 29-31 in Boston at the beautiful Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel and should prove to be an informative and timely event for the Industry

NELMA at NRLA's LBM Expo

Jan 5 2007

This year’s NRLA Expo is slated for Wednesday, January 31st through Friday, February 2nd

Australia Rules Alert for Plywood Used in Export Wood Packaging

Jan 5 2007

Please note that shipments to Australia from the U.S. utilizing wood packaging that include plywood require a “Newly Manufactured Plywood Products Certificate”.

Welcome Floyd Corbin to NELMA Staff

Nov 29 2006

NELMA is pleased to announce further growth in our Association staff with the hiring of Floyd K. Corbin of Skowhegan, Maine to fill our ninth Inspector position, effective November 6, 2006.

New Look for NELMA at Build Boston

Nov 29 2006

For the fifth year in a row, NELMA participated as an exhibitor at Build Boston, this the 22nd annual convention held November 14-16 at the Seaport World Trade Center.

Meet the New NELMA Staff

Nov 3 2006

The Association is pleased to introduce and welcome Mike Cornelius and Scott Roper as the newest additions to the NELMA inspection staff, both effective October 15.

New Pine Shoot Beetle Quarantine Proposed for Maine

Nov 3 2006

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, proposes to amend Maine’s Pine Shoot Beetle (PSB) Quarantine to include all counties except Aroostook and Washington under quarantine.

U.S. Trade Representative Susan C. Schwab Announces Entry into Force of U.S.-Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement

Oct 13 2006

U.S. Trade Representative Susan C. Schwab today announced that the U.S.-Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement will enter into force tonight (Thursday, October 12). As a result, both the United States and Canada will begin to implement their obligations under the agreement.

Softwood Deal to Take Effect Oct. 12

Oct 13 2006

The Canada-U.S. Softwood Lumber Agreement will come into force on Thursday after the two countries agreed to amendments that will sidestep diehard opposition within the Canadian lumber industry.

September Issue of BUILDING PRODUCTS DIGEST Spotlights NELMA and Eastern White Pine

Oct 5 2006

For the third consecutive year, Building Products Digest has featured a special feature on the Association and Eastern White Pine in their September issue.

Insulation of Thermocouples

Oct 5 2006

The following important information is applicable to NELMA-certified facilities that utilize thermocouples to record and verify the heat treatment requirements to meet the ISPM 15 Standard:

Marc Moore to Lead NELMA’s Inspection Services Program

Sep 26 2006

NELMA is pleased to announce the promotion of Marc Moore to the position of Director of Inspection Services for the Association, effective September 14, 2006.

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