News 
RoHS and Wood Packaging
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
NELMA exhibits for the first time at the 2007 Convention.
Softwood Buyer features NELMA in it's March issue
This month’s issue of the Softwood Buyer will feature information regarding the Association
NELMA Pine Subcommittee Chairman Appointed
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
Jim Ayotte, after six exemplary years of service, has left the Northeastern Retail Lumber Association (NRLA)
NELMA 2007 CONVENTION
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
For the third consecutive year, Building Products Digest has featured a special feature on the Association and Eastern White Pine in their September issue.
