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Maine Forest Service Summary of 2007 Quarantine Changes
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.
Coalition for Fair Lumber Imports Comments On 1st Anniversary of U.S.-Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement
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
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.
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
NAWLA Elects Riley 2007 Chairman
Gregg Riley, President of Bloch Lumber Company, Chicago, IL, was recently elected Chairman of the North American Wholesale Lumber Association
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.
