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Beware of Using Blue-Stained Wood in Wood Packaging Materials2011-03-07
NELMA is receiving an increasing number of inquiries from export wood packaging facilities regarding Blue Stain on lumber and how it affects compliance with IPPC ISPM 15.
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White Pine Monograph - Newburyport Revisited2011-03-02
The latest issue of the White Pine Series of Architectural Monographs, Volume XXIX, No. 2, takes us “back to the future” in a revisit to Newburyport, Massachusetts.
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Prime Exhibit Opportunity @ 2011 NELMA Convention2011-02-28
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NELMA Welcomes Brent Vecchi to Inspection Staff2011-02-01
Starting February 7, Brent Vecchi joins the Association’s staff as Inspector for Export Wood Packaging for the region that includes Western Pennsylvania, Western New York, and Maryland. Residing in Erie, Pennsylvania,
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Lumber Shipments for 2010 Highest Since 20072011-02-01
Shipments of all lumber produced by NELMA's members for 2010 totaled 742.7 milloin board feet; the highest level since 2007.
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Senator Snowe Applauds U.S. Arbitration Request Over British Columbia Timber Subsidies2011-02-01
U.S. Senator Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine) today applauded the announcement of United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk that the U.S. has requested arbitration with Canada over concerns about British Columbia’s timber price subsidies, which disproportionately harm lumber producers in Maine and across the nation
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iNELMA goes iPAD2011-02-01
Keeping up with technology at its current hypersonic speed pace can be a daunting task when trying to ensure this new “finger-tip” access crowd has the information you want them to have in a moment’s notice.
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NELMA's 2011 Buyer's Guide Now Available!2011-02-01
NELMA's 2011 Buyer’s Guide is hot off the press and available for distribution to potential customers of quality softwood products and services available from members of the Association.
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U.S. and Canada to Implement IPPC ISPM 15 Requirements on Shipments Between Countries.2011-01-07
For the past several years, the U.S. and Canada have been assessing the risks involved with this unique exemption and have mutually concluded that the severity of threats to each others forestland is too great to continue.
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Potential Candidates Sought for First Check-Off Board2011-01-07
The Blue Ribbon Commission for Check-off (BRC) seeks to identify industry leaders who wish to express interest in possible candidacy for the first check-off Softwood Lumber Board.
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Safety Awards Survey and Injury Frequency Report For 2010 Performance2011-01-01
NELMA would like to recognize your company's outstanding safety accomplishments!
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Truck weight limits to fall back in Maine & Vermont2010-12-21
Truck weights on Maine and Vermont interstates are scheduled to fall back to 80,000 pounds at the end of the day (December 17, 2010)
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NELMA Lumber Shipment Data Available Thru October2010-12-01
Overall shipment totals from NELMA’s softwood lumber mills for the first 10 months of 2010 increased 24% over the same period last year, according to the latest available data, totaling 616.5 million board feet.
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Eastern White Pine Pattern Poster is Back!2010-12-01
Back by member request, NELMA has revised and re-released the Patterns of Eastern White Pine poster.
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NELMA iPhone App Enhancements Completed2010-12-01
The first update to NELMA’s iphone reference application (app) is about to go “live” this month!
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NELMA's 2010 Dimension Graders Competition Held at Stratton Lumber2010-11-01
NELMA’s 2010 Graders Competition for its Dimension Lumber Mills was held October 9, hosted by Fontaine Inc. at their Stratton Lumber Company facility in Stratton, Maine.
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Limington Lumber Takes Eastern White Pine Graders Competition2010-11-01
The 7th Annual Eastern White Pine Graders Competition was hosted by Lavalley Lumber Company (New England Building Materials) on October 16 at their Sanford, Maine facility.
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Marketing Eastern White Pine -10 NELMA Tools to Help Get the Job Done2010-10-08
As a leading marketing voice for the Northeastern wood products industry, the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA) provides a variety of tools that will assist lumber retailers and building material distributers with the sale and marketing of Eastern White Pine.
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Industry Group Announces Plans for a Unified Wood Promotional "Check-Off" Program2010-10-06
The Blue Ribbon Commission for Softwood Lumber Check-off (BRC) announced October 4 that a proposal to create a softwood lumber check-off to fund a unified softwood lumber promotional program was published in the Federal Register and will be available for comment until November 30, 2010.
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NELMA Welcomes Fred Gladfelter as Inspector for Export Wood Packaging2010-10-01
NELMA is pleased to announce the addition of Frederick (Fred) Gladfelter to its Export Wood Packaging Inspection Staff.
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NELMA's September Meeting and Golf Outing Held in North Conway, New Hampshire2010-10-01
The annual September meeting of the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA) was held September 13 &14 in North Conway, New Hampshire.
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Building Products Digest Spotlights Eastern White Pine2010-10-01
Check out the September issue of Building Products Digest for this year’s annual spotlight on Eastern White Pine!
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NELMA Recognizes Jim Outram with Honorary Life Member Award2010-09-23
Jim Outram was honored recently with NELMA's Honorary Life Member Award
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Industry Loss - Richard Wilson, Sr....."The Prince of Pine"2010-09-01
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433 Million Board Feet of Northeastern Lumber Shipped2010-09-01
A total of 433 million board feet of lumber has been reported shipped by NELMA’s lumber manufacturing members this year, according to data reported to the Association through July.
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Immediate Opening at NELMA for Inspector - Export Wood Packaging2010-09-01
NELMA has an immediate opening for an Inspector – Export Wood Packaging to be home-based in the Eastern Pennsylvania or Northern New Jersey area.
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NELMA Mill Shipments Approach 2008 Levels2010-07-30
Overall, shipments of lumber from NELMA's softwood lumber producers through the first half of 2010 is up 42% compared with the same 6-month period of 2009.
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NELMA 2010 Fall Golf Outing, Market Outlook and Board of Director's Meeting Set for September 16 & 17 in North Conway, New Hampshire2010-07-28
Plan to spend September 16 & 17 in North Conway, New Hampshire for NELMA’s Fall Golf Outing, Market Outlook and Board of Director's
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NELMA Announces 2010 Grader Competition Dates2010-07-22
NELMA is pleased to announce the 2010 Grader Competition events and dates
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Industry Loss - Kermit Schott, Red Mill Lumber, Casco, Maine2010-07-20
Kermit Schott, 40, of Cumberland Center, Maine
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Pressure Mounts on USGBC to Open LEED to SFI, Other Credible Standards2010-07-16
In a letter steered by Congressmen Kurt Schrader (D-OR) and Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) to the U.S. Green Building Council, 79 members of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing 35 different states, have urged the organization to "accept all credible forest certification systems for qualification under the LEED rating system" including the Sustainable Forestry Initiative.
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Madison Lumber Mill Receives Outstanding Sawmill Operator Award from Loggers' Association2010-07-15
NELMA member, Madison Lumber Mill of West Ossipee, New Hampshire received the Outstanding Sawmill Operator Award
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Snowe Calls for Trade Enforcement Action Against Canada 2010-07-09
U.S. Senator Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine) today in a one-on-one phone conversation with U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk, urged the Ambassador to act swiftly to address Canada’s failure to comply with the terms of the 2006 Softwood Lumber Agreement and initiate a dispute resolution process.
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Worcester County Massachusetts Quarantine Area for Asian Longhorned Beetle Expanded2010-07-06
The USDA APHIS is amending the Asian longhorned beetle regulations by adding a portion of Worcester County, Massachusetts to the existing quarantined areas and restricting the interstate movement of regulated articles from that area.
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NELMA Partners with Forest Economic Advisors LLC (FEA) for Member Services2010-07-02
NELMA has partnered with Forest Economic Advisors LLC (FEA) to provide two reports each month for distribution to our members, the Lumber Advisor and the Microeconomic Advisor.
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2010 Lumber Shipments up 51% 2010-07-02
Information provided by NELMA’s lumber manufacturers for the first 5 months indicated that shipments of all lumber up 51% over the same period for 2009.
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NELMA Lumber Shipments Near 2008 Levels2010-06-03
Total shipments of lumber from NELMA mills is up more than 50% over 2009's data, through the first 4 months of 2010
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NELMA Convention Speaker Presentations Available Online2010-06-03
If you were unable to attend all or part of the 2010 NELMA Convention on May 13 & 14, or would like to refer to one of the presentation you may have seen during the meeting, please proceed to the “Members Area” of the website for viewing and downloading.
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2010 NELMA Annual Convention Recap2010-06-02
The 77th Annual Convention of the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA) was held May 13 & 14 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Boston.
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Emerald Ash Borer Continues to Move East2010-06-01
The Emeral Ash Borer (EAB) has recently been detected in the State of New York for the first time as it continues to move eastward from its original detection in the Great Lake States.
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Acadia Insurance Announces Dividend for the NELMA Safety Group2010-05-21
Acadia Insurance is pleased to announce a dividend payment to the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Safety Group for the 2007 and 2008 Plan years.
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Vermont Quarantine Announced for Windham County2010-05-21
Hemlock products from Wlndham County are now subject to restrictions on movement within Vermont under an existing quarantine.
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USDA Announces Recommendations for Firewood Treatment2010-05-20
The USDA continues its effort to prevent further movement of invasive forest pests within the U.S., including the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) and emerald ash borer (EAB).
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White Pine Monograph Vol. XXIX, No. 1 Released2010-05-03
The Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association is pleased to present the latest issue of The White Pine Series of Architectural Monographs, titled, New Milford: The Spirit of a New England Village Lives On.
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Lumber Shipments Improve in 1st Quarter2010-05-03
Shipments of both Dimension and Eastern White Pine lumber continue to improve in 2010.
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Temperate Forest Foundation Closed April 30, 20102010-05-03
As a result of the fiscal challenges brought about by the current recession, the Temperate Forest Foundation closed the organization on April 30, 2010.
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2010 NELMA Convention Details2010-04-18
New Hotel….New Time of Year...all the details & a list of who's coming! Plan to join friends and associates at the Hyatt Regency Boston for NELMA’s 2010 Annual Meeting…..May 13 & 14.
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Petition LEED Program to Recognize Other Forest Certification Programs2010-04-02
A petition supported by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is now available online that urges the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to recognize all forest certification standards within the LEED scoring system.
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Lumber Shipments from NELMA Mills Up Significantly in 20102010-04-01
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Forest Certification: A 2010 Status Report2010-03-30
This report reviews the current status of forest certification programs, summarizes changes that have occurred over the past six years and speculates on what the future may bring in terms of opportunities and challenges.
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Pallet Stamp ID Theft: Are Customers or Competitors Skirting International Regulations Using Your Identity? 2010-03-30
From radio and TV ads to horror stories from people we know, most Americans are familiar with the concept of identity theft. It has become big business and frequently involves criminals from all over the world. The pallet industry has its own version of identity theft, and it has become a problem for some around the country.
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SFI Marks 2,000 Chain-of-Custody Certified Locations2010-03-15
The independent Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®) program - one of the world's leading third-party forest certification programs - continues to grow exponentially, recently achieving 2,000 chain-of-custody certified locations.
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Lumber Shipments from NELMA Mills Down 17% for 20092010-03-02
Based on preliminary year-end data for 2009, a total of 305.4 million board feet of Dimension Lumber, primarily Spruce-Pine-Fir, and 296.6 million board feet of Eastern White Pine was shipped during the 12 months of the year.
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It's Eastern White Pine v. Radiata. See the Video!2010-03-01
NELMA is excited to debut the first in an ongoing series of comparative videos that matches Eastern White Pine versus other substitute materials in a real-world showdown.
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Join NELMA at Residential Design & Construction Expo2010-03-01
Be NELMA’s guest at this year’s Residential Design and Construction (RDC) exposition, to be held April 14 and 15 at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston.
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NELMA Wins Suit Against User of Counterfeit Wood Packaging Stamps2010-03-01
The Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA) has received a favorable ruling in a lawsuit brought against a New York wood-packaging facility that used counterfeit NeLMA heat-treatment certification stamps without permission or license from NeLMA.
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NELMA's 2010 Buyer’s Guide2010-01-28
NELMA's 2010 Buyer’s Guide is now available
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An Environmental Quiz That Can Open the Door to Inquiry and Learning About Forest and Forestry2010-01-27
A short environmental quiz, originally developed at the University of Minnesota in 1991, has been found to be extremely useful in stimulating discussion about forest and environmental trends.
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An Eastern White Pine House Mailed to Architects! Get Yours.2010-01-27
NELMA’s marketing program continues to develop innovative promotions to get the attention of architects and designers with ideas on ways to use wood products produced by its lumber manufacturing membership.
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SFI and FSC Certification in North America2010-01-26
A report from SFI has been released that compares SFI and FSC certification programs in North America
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New American Wood Council (AWC) Coalition Launched January 12010-01-26
The organizing members of the American Wood Council (AWC) approved the launch of their new coalition to provide an organizational structure for wood products companies and associations to work together to advance industry interests on building codes and standards, green building policy issues, and federal and state environmental regulations affecting manufacturers.
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Australia Changes Rule for Plywood Use in Wood Packaging Materials!2010-01-11
The Australian requirement for plywood/veneer used only as packaging material with imported goods has changed, according to their year-end announcement.
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iNELMA Adds iPHONE Reference App2010-01-05
NELMA is pleased to announce the official approval by Apple Inc. of the Assocations's iPhone Reference Application and its immediate availability for downloading and use!
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Cowls to Shut Down Manufacturing Division in 20102009-12-17
Citing diminished customer demand for custom sawn lumber, W. D. Cowls, Inc., will close its sawmill, one of its four divisions, effective in January 2010.
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Video Premier! It’s Eastern White Pine vs. Radiata Pine2009-12-02
The much-anticipated viral video series that will showcase Eastern White Pine against substitute material competitors will hit the cyberwaves in mid-December.
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USDA APHIS: North America Under Attack!2009-12-02
Whether its trees, crops, or flowers, the number of destructive, invasive pests from other parts of the globe are increasingly finding their way to the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, according to information within the USDA’s 2009 Annual Report.
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Russia and ISPM 15 - Yes, No, Maybe?2009-12-01
It is believed that Russia began implementation and enforcement of ISPM 15 in July of this year, although largely unknown to the rest of the global community.
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Sustainable Versatility: A Timeless Species’ Prevalence Throughout A Pioneering Building of the 21st Century2009-11-16
NELMA is pleased to announce the latest offering of The White Pine Series of Architectural Monographs with the printing of Volume 28, Number 2.
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Build Boston 2009 – Complimentary Exhibit Passes Available from NELMA2009-10-27
Join NELMA at this year’s Build Boston Convention with a free exhibit pass!
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Coalition for Fair Lumber Imports Applauds Arbitral Decision Regarding U.S.-Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement2009-10-26
The U.S. Coalition for Fair Lumber Imports today welcomes a London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) ruling
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Eastern White Pine Export Publication Now Available in Four Languages2009-10-26
The first publication specifically developed for use in potential foreign markets for Eastern White Pine is now ready for distribution.
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Malaysia and Sri Lanka to Implement ISPM 152009-10-20
Malaysia and Sri Lanka became the latest to join the growing global community that have either already implemented the International Standard for Wood Packaging (ISPM 15)
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Bronze Hammer Trophy goes to Stratton Lumber in Dimension Competition2009-10-19
By the closest of margins, Stratton Lumber Company took top honors in this year’s NELMA Dimension Lumber Graders Competition, held Saturday, October 10 at Moose River Lumber Company’s Jackman, Maine mill.
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Gypsy Moth Quarantine Areas Expanded by USDA APHIS2009-10-07
The USDA is amending the gypsy moth regulations by adding areas in Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Ohio, and Virginia to the list of generally infested areas based on the detection of infestations of gypsy moth in those areas.
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Photo's from September 2009 Fall Meeting and Golf Tournament2009-10-02
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NELMA's Fall Board Meeting & Golf Scramble Held in Kennebunkport, Maine2009-10-01
The historic Nonantum Resort and Webhannet Golf Club in Kennebunkport, Maine played host to NELMA’s 2009 Fall Golf Scramble and Board of Directors Meeting, held September 17 & 18.
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Irving Forest Products Takes Top Honors in EWP Grader Competition2009-10-01
A total of 45 lumber graders from around New England took part in NELMA’s 6th annual Eastern White Pine Graders Competition, hosted by Hancock Lumber Company’s Ryefield, Maine mill on September 26
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USDA Adds to Quarantined Areas For Pine Shoot Beetle2009-09-22
The USDA APHIS is amending the Pine Shoot Beetle (PSB) regulations by adding the entire State of Ohio and counties in Maine and Indiana to the list of quarantined areas.
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Domestic Quarantine of a Portion of Worcester County, Massachusetts for Asian Longhorned Beetle2009-09-02
This Federal Order quarantines, effective immediately, a portion of Worcester County, Massachusetts, for Asian longhorned beetle (ALB), Anoplophora glabripennis. This action is in response to a confirmed detection of ALB in this area of Massachusetts.
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NELMA Welcomes Michael Lyon to Inspection Staff2009-09-02
NELMA is pleased to announce the hiring of Michael Lyon for the position of Inspector – Wood Packaging Materials, effective August 31, 2009.
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USDA Holds Meetings to Discuss Regulations for Domestic Wood Packaging and Firewood.2009-08-17
The USDA APHIS announced on August 17 the scheduling of four meetings to discuss mitigation measures that could be applied to wood packaging material (pallets, crates, boxes, skids, blocks, dunnage, etc.) used in domestic commerce
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Wood Construction Performs Well in Largest-Ever Earthquake Simulation2009-08-05
In the world’s largest-ever earthquake simulation held this week in Japan, a full-scale, six-story condominium building made from wood atop a single-story of steel got good marks from researchers for stability and safety after being shaken for 40 seconds in a simulated 7.5 magnitude earthqua
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U.S. Coalition for Fair Lumber Imports Deeply Concerned by Latest Canadian Government Subsidy Plan2009-06-23
The U.S. Coalition for Fair Lumber Imports is deeply troubled by the Canadian federal government’s announcement today of a $1-billion tax-payer funded subsidy program for the country’s forest products industry.
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Imported Container Held Invasive Beetle2009-06-18
A customs official says inspectors in Detroit found a highly invasive beetle inside a container being shipped into the United States from China.
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Consumer Confidence Index™ Increases Sharply2009-05-28
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index™, which had improved considerably in April, posted another large gain in May.
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Bark Measurement Tool for Wood Packaging Now Available from NELMA2009-05-28
NELMA is pleased to announce the development and availability of a Bark Measurement Tool specifically for its Export Wood Packaging Material Facilities to assist packaging personnel in determining compliance with the recently-implemented bark restrictions
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NEW! Patterns of Eastern White Pine Publication Now Available2009-05-28
Needing to replace the out-of-print single-sheet Eastern Pattern Chart, NELMA has taken the opportunity to significantly upgrade its showcasing of the 23 standard patterns of Eastern White Pine with a new publication.
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Update - IPPC Stamp Format Revisions2009-04-29
As previously reported, the 2009 ISPM 15 Standard revised the IPPC stamp to better enforce global consistency. The primary change to the U.S. mark is the moving of the agency (NELMA) logo to the outside of the stamp border to the top right. However, an unforeseen issue with the original new design layout, especially with stamps used on rocker mounts, has since been discovered.
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Revitalized Monograph Revisits A Mighty Purveyor of Eastern White Pine —2009-04-15
The Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA) announces the release of the fourth issue of the revitalized White Pine Series of Architectural Monographs, a historic industry publication favored by many.
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NELMA Conducts 76th Annual Convention in Boston2009-04-09
The 76th Annual Convention of the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA) was held April 2 &3 in Boston, Massachusetts at the Marriott Long Wharf Hotel.
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REMINDER: Hemlock from Southern York County Maine Is Quarantined2009-04-09
We Have Entered the High Risk Period for Spread of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
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United States Imposes Tariffs on Softwood Lumber from Four Canadian Provinces 2009-04-08
United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk today announced that the United States is imposing 10 percent ad valorem customs duties on imports of softwood lumber products from four Canadian provinces (Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan).
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2009 Construction Starts Estimated at $463.1 Billion, Down 15%2009-04-06
McGraw-Hill Construction Releases the 2009 Construction Outlook Spring Update
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Housing Affordability Surges At Year-End 2008 2009-03-04
Nationwide housing affordability surged at year-end 2008 to its highest level in at least five years, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index (HOI).
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Tribunal Orders Canada To Cure Breach Of The Softwood Lumber Agreement2009-03-04
Acting U.S. Trade Representative Peter Allgeier announced today that an LCIA tribunal (formerly the London Court of International Arbitration) has issued its decision on a remedy in the softwood lumber arbitration in which Canada was found to have breached the 2006 Softwood Lumber Agreement between the United States and Canada (SLA) by failing to calculate quotas properly during the first six months of 2007.
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Announcing! 2009 NELMA Convention Speaker Line-up!2009-03-04
What can an Architect, an Economist, and an Editor tell the lumber industry about design trends, our economic future, and business survival?
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NAHB Applauds ANSI Approval of National Green Building Standard™2009-02-13
The National Green Building Standard™ for all residential construction work including single-family homes, apartments and condos, land development and remodeling and renovation was approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
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Shipping To Australia with Wood Packaging Materials?2009-02-03
While the IPPC-certified stamp on finished export wood packaging materials (WPM) makes for safe passage through most global ports, Australia has always had a few extra requirements that shippers need to be reminded of at this time.
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2009 NELMA Buyer’s Guide Now Available!2009-02-02
The annually-updated NELMA’s Buyer’s Guide has been printed and is now available from the Association, free of charge.
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BOSTON FOR A BUCK! NELMA Convention, April 2 & 3, 20092009-02-02
There’s no doubt that the economic crisis is dramatically affecting our industry. To support the membership in these times, NELMA is extremely pleased to offer some good news….a member registration fee of only $1.00 at the upcoming April 2 & 3 convention in Boston.
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Effective January 1, NELMA’s Revised Pre-Warning System for Lumber Manufacturers2009-01-06
The NELMA Board of Directors unanimously approved a revised Pre-Warning system for lumber manufacturers at their September meeting, effective January 1.
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Convention News: Comedian Bob Marley...he's back @ NELMA and funnier than ever!2009-01-02
Let’s face it…by April we’re all gonna need a really good laugh.
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Russian Log Importers Dodge the Bullet – For Now! 2008-12-01
The Russian government has announced that they will delay the implementation of an 80% (min €50/m3) log export tax, scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2009, “for 9 to 12 months”.
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2009 NELMA Buyer's Guide - Update Time!2008-12-01
The information update form for the 2009 NELMA Buyer's Guide will be faxed early this month to all Assocation lumber manufacturers, lumber wholesalers, and Associate Equipment & Services members.
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Dirty Dancing on NELMA 2009 Convention Program2008-12-01
This Worldwide Musical Smash is coming to Boston’s Opera House and, as part of the 2009 Convention Program, NELMA has obtained prime Dress Circle seats for Friday night, April 3, 2009.
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NELMA Teams Up with RISI for Weekly Market Recap2008-11-25
NELMA is pleased to announce the availability of Crow's Weekly Market Report Recap to its members via the "Members Area" of the Association's website.
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Build Boston ’08 - Complimentary Exhibit Passes Available2008-10-30
NELMA would like to invite its members to check out the upcoming Build Boston event, to be held in Boston, November 18-20 at the Seaport World Trade Center from 12–6 pm. daily.
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NELMA Releases Third Issue of the White Pine Monographs Series in November2008-10-29
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.
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Eastern White Pine Grader Workshop Conducted2008-10-29
NELMA recently held its traditional Eastern White Pine Grader Workshop on October 21-23, hosted by Madison Lumber Mill in West Ossipee, New Hampshire.
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The 3rd International Softwood Conference Presentations Available Online2008-10-29
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.
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Asian Longhorned Beetle Found in Worcester, Massachusetts2008-10-24
In August 2008, USDA APHIS confirmed the presence of the Asian Longhorned Beetle in Worcester, MA.
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Important Update! EU Bark Limitations for Wood Packaging Materials2008-09-30
The European Union (EU) has set a January 1, 2009 date to implement a bark limitation rule for inbound wood packaging materials (pallets, skids, boxes, crates, etc.).
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Building Products Digest Features NELMA & Eastern White Pine2008-09-30
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.
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Alert!! Harvesting and Buying Hemlock from Southern York County Maine2008-09-25
Do you plan to harvest any hemlock in the southern York County towns of Eliot, Kittery, Ogunquit, South Berwick, Wells or York?
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Sunday River Hosts the Fall Meeting of NELMA’s Board of Directors2008-09-24
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.
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Eastern White Pine: Offering Environmental Advantages & Design Versatility2008-09-22
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.
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Fontaine Inc. Wins Team Title at NELMA’s 2008 Dimension Graders Competition2008-09-15
The 6th annual NELMA Dimension Lumber Graders Competition took place Saturday, September 13 at Pleasant River Lumber Co. in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine.
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ProSales Magazine Takes a Look at The Future of Wood2008-09-12
What will wood products at the retail store look like in 2028?
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NELMA Inspectors Provide Training at Timber Framers Guild Meeting in Maryland2008-08-29
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.
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The September Sirex Woodwasp “Town Hall” Meeting Cancelled by USDA APHIS2008-08-29
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
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Irving Saw Mill in Aroostook County is closing for good2008-08-12
Irving Forest Product’s Pinkham Saw Mill in Aroostook County is being permanently closed, resulting in the loss of 64 jobs.
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NELMA Partners with Habitat for Humanity and SFI® on Minnesota Project2008-07-31
What happens when a couple of tree farmers, a troop of Girl Scouts, a lumber grading agency, and dozens of volunteers get together?
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Grading Rules Now Online in Full-Size Format2008-07-31
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.
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Proposed Removal of the Exemption of ISPM No. 15 for Wood Packaging Material Moving Between the United States and Canada2008-07-31
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.
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Fontaine, Inc. Named Maine's Foreign Investor of the Year 20082008-07-03
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NELMA’s Grading Committee Reviews Grading Policy2008-07-02
The members of NELMA’s Grading Committee met June 17 at the Association’s Headquarters Office in Cumberland, Maine for their bi-annual review of the current Grading Services Policy.
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Supplement No. 1 to Standard Grading Rules for Northeastern Lumber Now Available2008-07-02
Supplement No. 1 has been published by the Association and available free of charge from NELMA.
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USDA-APHIS Issues Sirex Woodwasp Quarantine Directive for the Northeast; Carolina Weighs In 2008-07-02
This invasive pest has since spread to other areas in the Northeast and Great Lakes as confirmed by surveys and trapping over the past 3 years. Moving forward in an attempt to reduce or stall the spread to other areas, the USDA-APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) and Emergency & Domestic Program (EDP) developed a directive in May 2008 titled, Sirex noctilio Domestic Quarantine Regulated Articles, Regulated Area, Conditions of Movement, and Treatments.
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Pin Blanc des Etats-Unis2008-07-01
France served as the location for NELMA’s first official appearance this year at an international trade show, as part of the Association’s membership in the Softwood Export Council.
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NELMA Grade Rule Changes Approved2008-05-30
Effective June 15, 2008, revisions to Paragraphs 6.0, 6.2.2, 6.2.3, 6.2.4, and 6.3 of Section 3 for Eastern White PIne within the NELMA Standard Grading Rules for Northeastern Lumber will be implemented.
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NELMA Lumber Grading Demo Conducted at Expo2008-05-30
This year’s Northeastern Forest Products Equipment Expo, held May 9 and 10 in Essex Junction, Vermont played host to a requested demonstration by NELMA of Eastern White Pine lumber grading.
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DiPrizio Pine Sales Honored by New Hampshire Timberland Group2008-05-27
The New Hampshire Timberland Owners Association (NHTOA) Honored DiPrizio Pine Sales in Middleton, New Hampshire during its May 3rd annual meeting in Gilford, New Hampshire.
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Ron Lamell, Sr. NELA's 2007 Outstanding Sawmill Operator2008-05-27
The Northeastern Loggers' Association (NELA) recently honored Ronald Lamell, Sr. of Lamell Lumber in Essex Junction, Vermont as its 2007 Outstanding Sawmill Operator
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Irving Forest Products Plans to Reopen Sawmill2008-05-21
Forty-five employees will return to work early next month when the J.D. Irving Forest Products sawmill reopens nearly four months after shutting down.
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Softwood Lumber Trade Enforcement Provisions Included in Farm Bill Agreement2008-05-13
U.S. Senator Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine), a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee announced today that provisions to strengthen and improve enforcement of the U.S.-Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement (SLA) have been included in the Farm Bill agreement expected to be voted on in the Congress in the coming week.
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New Digitized Version of 1940's Industry Film - The Story of Wood in the Northeast - now available for purchase.2008-05-01
In the late 1940’s, NELMA produced a short documentary on lumber. Titled “Story of Wood in the Northeast”, this 25 minute film shows
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NELMA Celebrates 752008-05-01
New York City was the setting for NELMA’s celebration of the Association’s 75th Anniversary, held April 10-12. The Grand Hyatt Hotel played the fitting host to this year’s special Convention, the very location where many of NELMA’s early meetings were conducted when the Association was headquartered on Madison Avenue from 1933 to 1969.
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Acadia Insurance Announces Second Dividend to NELMA Safety Group2008-05-01
NELMA and Acadia Insurance are pleased to announce a dividend payment to the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Safety Group for the 2005 Plan year.
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Industry Meeting Scheduled with Maine DEP Regarding Review and Compliance with Wet Deck Spraying of Logs2008-04-01
The Maine Department of Environmental Quality (DEP) recently alerted NELMA and the forest industry in Maine about their intent to review the practice of wet deck spraying of logs at facilities that are covered by the current “Multi-Sector General Permit” for stormwater discharge.
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Celebration Convention Speakers Announced2008-02-29
NELMA is pleased to announce two guests speakers that will join us in New York City at the Association's 75th Anniversary Celebration Convention, April 10-12.
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Hancock Lumber's Pittsfield Mill Graders Sweep NELMA's 2008 Competition2008-02-28
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.
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Mill Closings2008-01-31
Two NELMA manufacturing member mills located in Northern Maine have recently announced closure.
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US-Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement News2007-12-28
Recent articles & local news broadcast regarding the US-Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement and its enforcement failure impact on lumber industry.
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Maine Forest Service Summary of 2007 Quarantine Changes2007-12-19
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.
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NELMA Welcomes Matthew Pomeroy to Inspection Staff2007-11-30
We are pleased to announce the hiring of Matthew Pomeroy as the latest addition to the Association’s inspection staff
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KD or KD-HT? What's The Difference?2007-10-30
Heat treated lumber may be marked as KD-HT or HT.
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Coalition for Fair Lumber Imports Comments On 1st Anniversary of U.S.-Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement2007-10-11
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.
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Industry Obituary: Thomas P. McPhillips2007-09-28
Thomas P. McPhillips, 93, died Saturday, September 1, 2007 at his home on Friends Lake, The Glen, New York
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NELMA’s 2007 Fall Board Meeting and Golf Tournament Held in York Harbor, Maine2007-09-28
The annual Fall Golf Tournament and Board of Directors’ meeting of the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA) was held September 20 & 21 at York Harbor, Maine.
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Building Products Digest Spotlights Eastern White Pine2007-09-28
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!
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NELMA Welcomes 10th Inspector2007-09-27
The Association is proud to announce the addition of Jason Ostrem of Cochrane, Wisconsin to the NELMA staff as Inspector, effective September 10.
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Pleasant River Lumber Takes Dimension Graders Competition2007-08-31
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.
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What is ALSC and why are they visiting my facility?2007-08-31
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.
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Loggers Association Honors Outstanding Sawmill Operator2007-07-25
During their annual Loggers Expo iin May, 2007, the Northeastern Loggers' Association of Old Forge, NY
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NAWLA Elects Riley 2007 Chairman2007-07-02
Gregg Riley, President of Bloch Lumber Company, Chicago, IL, was recently elected Chairman of the North American Wholesale Lumber Association
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Save All Old Stamps2007-06-22
Never destroy or discard worn stamps!
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PROTECT YOUR IPPC & HT QUALITY MARK STAMPS! 2007-06-22
The importance of protecting your individual IPPC and/or HT quality mark stamps cannot be over emphasized.
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NELMA Safety Program Dividend Announced2007-05-30
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.
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Eastern White Pine Grade Rules Change Approved; New Patterns Also Added2007-05-30
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.
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Industry Obituary: Phil Lavalley2007-05-29
Phillip Albert Lavalley, 71, of Sanford, passed away Friday, April 27, 2007, at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine.
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"Swatch" of Eastern White Pine Lumber Grades Available from NELMA2007-05-02
NELMA has just introduced its latest marketing tool for Eastern White Pine, a "Swatch" book of the five primary grades of Eastern White Pine.
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NELMA’s 2007 Fall Board of Directors Meeting &Golf Tournament Set2007-04-19
The fall meeting of NELMA’s Board of Directors is set for Friday morning, September 21, 2007 in York, Maine.
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NELMA Convention Held March 29-31 in Boston2007-04-18
The 74th annual convention of the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association was held March 29-31
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Outstanding Safety Performances honored at NeLMA Convention2007-04-18
An accident free year or outstanding safety performance is the direct result of the close and harmonious work among productions employees,
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The 2007 Standard Grading Rules of the Northern Softwood Lumber Bureau (NSLB) are now available 2007-04-06
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.
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New Recommendations for Cleaning Stamps and Stencils2007-04-06
Stamps and Mylar Stencils should be cleaned frequently with isopropyl alcohol
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ANSI and SFI, Inc. Unite Behind Sustainable Forestry Accreditation2007-04-06
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.
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RoHS and Wood Packaging2007-04-06
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.
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NELMA at Residential Design Convention2007-04-06
NELMA exhibits for the first time at the 2007 Convention.
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Softwood Buyer features NELMA in it's March issue2007-03-01
This month’s issue of the Softwood Buyer will feature information regarding the Association
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NELMA Pine Subcommittee Chairman Appointed2007-02-21
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.
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Ayotte Leaves NRLA2007-01-05
Jim Ayotte, after six exemplary years of service, has left the Northeastern Retail Lumber Association (NRLA)
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NELMA 2007 CONVENTION2007-01-05
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
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NELMA at NRLA's LBM Expo2007-01-05
This year’s NRLA Expo is slated for Wednesday, January 31st through Friday, February 2nd
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Australia Rules Alert for Plywood Used in Export Wood Packaging2007-01-05
Please note that shipments to Australia from the U.S. utilizing wood packaging that include plywood require a “Newly Manufactured Plywood Products Certificate”.
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Welcome Floyd Corbin to NELMA Staff2006-11-29
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.
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New Look for NELMA at Build Boston2006-11-29
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.
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Meet the New NELMA Staff2006-11-03
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.
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New Pine Shoot Beetle Quarantine Proposed for Maine2006-11-03
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.
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U.S. Trade Representative Susan C. Schwab Announces Entry into Force of U.S.-Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement2006-10-13
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.
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Softwood Deal to Take Effect Oct. 122006-10-13
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.
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September Issue of BUILDING PRODUCTS DIGEST Spotlights NELMA and Eastern White Pine2006-10-05
For the third consecutive year, Building Products Digest has featured a special feature on the Association and Eastern White Pine in their September issue.
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Insulation of Thermocouples2006-10-05
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:
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Marc Moore to Lead NELMA’s Inspection Services Program2006-09-26
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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Founded in 1933, the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturer's Association (NELMA) is one of seven lumber rules writing agencies in the U.S. accredited by the American Lumber Standard Committee (ALSC) to write grade rules that are certified as conforming to the American Softwood Lumber Standard PS20.  NELMA is the official author and administrator of the grading rules for Eastern White Pine, in particular.

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