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Alan McIlvain, Jr. Alan McIlvain Company VICE-PRESIDENT

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Cindy Bergin Newman Lumber Company IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

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Annette Ferri Director, Finance & Administration Editor/Sales, International Wood

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BUYERS GUIDE IWPA’s Membership Directory highlights the leading suppliers to the North American market of hardwood and softwood lumber, flooring, decking, veneer, plywood and other composite wood products. This onestop resource guide also provides contact information for ports, shipping companies, third-party certifiers and others that are helping to advance international trade in wood products.

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Inspired by Nature International Wood’s open inquiry to architects, designers and craftspeople attracted stunning examples of innovative uses of tropical woods.

Wood with a Purpose What to do when FSC certified wood is not available? Find other solutions from the great work being done in tropical forests across the globe and the numerous programs that offer certified or legally verified wood.

Winning with Wood IWPA Awards Program celebrates environmental, aesthetic design and innovative excellence. This year’s winners share the common thread of innovation and use of lesser-known species in new ways.

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Copyright© 2011 International Wood is produced annually by the International Wood Products Association (IWPA) and its CURE (Conservation, Utilization, Reforestation, Education) program.

CURE is the educational outreach program of IWPA.

Banff National Forest’s natural surroundings influenced the design of the Kinnear Centre for Creativity and Innovation. Imported woods serve the project both in terms of aesthetic beauty and functionality.

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elcome to the 8th edition of International Wood. A number of you are receiving this publication for the first time. Recent partnerships with U.S. trade associations and an exciting new collaboration with the American Hardwood Export Council greatly expand International Wood’s global outreach. This expanded distribution reflects today’s reality that whether you are sourcing from overseas, or selling domestic and exotic species to world destinations, we are all connected by our appreciation of wood.

Throughout this issue you’ll see numerous projects showcasing the complementary relationship domestic and imported species provide for architects and designers. Manufacturers and distributors already know the value creation of imports for both consumers and U.S. jobs, and have come to rely on this publication as a “must have” sourcing Buyers Guide.

As President of IWPA it gives me great pleasure to see the rapid growth of the publication. Even more heartwarming is to hear feedback on our messaging; I am proud of the role IWPA is playing in combating illegal logging and its associated trade, developing new standards of best practice, and sharing the great news for how the specification, design and use of tropical forest products advances sustainable forestry across the globe.

We hope you’ll find this publication a valuable resource, one that you’ll use throughout the year as you seek business partners, new species and project ideas. A great way to learn more about IWPA and connect with key players in our industry is by attending IWPA’s 2012 convention, March 28-30, 2012 in Indian Wells, California.

Whether you are a long-term industry colleague or new to International Wood and IWPA, stop by any of our online forums to continue the discussion.

Simply visit www.iwpawood.org to join our Facebook page, Linkedin group, or to follow us on Twitter.

Please enjoy and make use of this award-winning publication, and join us in celebrating wood products from around the world.

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The forests provide a natural, wondrous and renewable palette of woods species in an amazing multitude of colors and grain patterns. There are literally thousands of species globally that spark the imagination of our readers. Each edition of International Wood provides insight into the wide range of projects that successfully incorporate imported species. We have made every effort below to identify the species referenced in this edition by its more common name and Genus species.

Clearly communicate your needs with a U.S. importer, manufacturer or supplier who can best assist you in locating the most appropriate species for your project.

• Acacia/Asian walnut (Acacia spp.)

• Amendoim (Pterogyne nitens) • Beech (Fagus sylvatica) • Birch, Baltic (Betula spp.)

• Brazilian cherry/jatoba (Hymenaea courbaril) • Bubinga (Guibourtia spp.)

• Cedar, Alaskan yellow (Callitropsis nootkatensis) • Cocobolo (Dalbergia retusa) • Cumaru (Dipteryx odorata) • Ebony (Diospyros spp.)

• Fir, Douglas (Pseudotsuga menziesii) • Garapa (Apuleia leiocarpa) • Ipé (Tabebuia spp.)

• Jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata) • Koto (Pterygota spp.)

• Macassar ebony (Diospyros spp.)

• Mahogany, Honduran (Swietenia macrophylla) • Maple (Acer spp.)

• Massaranduba/Brazilian redwood (Manilkara spp.)

• Meranti/lauan (Shorea spp.)

• Obeche (Triplochiton scleroxvlon) • Padauk (Pterocarpus spp.)

• Pernambuco (Caesalpinia echinata) • Purpleheart (Peltogyne spp.)

• Santos mahogany/cabreuva (Myroxylon balsamum) • Santos Rosewood/pau ferro (Machaerium scleroxylon) • Sapele (Entandrophragma spp.)

• Spruce (Picea abies) • Sucupira (Diplotropis martiusii) • Teak (Tectona grandis) • Tigerwood (Astronium fraxinifolium) • Walnut (Juglans spp.)

• Wenge (Millettia laurentii) • Zebrawood (Microberlinia brazzavillensis) REFERENCES:

– USDA Forest Products Lab: www.fpl.fs.fed.us/search/commonname_request.php

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– The Wood Explorer: www.thewoodexplorer.com – CIRAD-Agricultural Research Center for International Development: http://tropix.cirad.fr/index_gb.htm

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estled in Banff National Park’s Bow River Valley is an epicenter of cultural advancement. Founded in 1933 by the University of Alberta, Department of Extension, the Banff Centre began with a single drama course. Since then the institution has developed into a globally respected arts, cultural and educational institution and conference facility.

In 2004 the Province of Alberta provided $20 million dollars to fund a major redevelopment of the Banff Centre campus, and the three-story facility was completed in 2010.

The master revitalization plan developed by the Toronto-based firm Diamond and Schmitt Architects places the Kinnear Centre for Creativity and Innovation at the physical and programmatic heart of the campus.

Jack Diamond, principal of Diamond and Schmitt Architects, led the project which meets the criteria for LEED Gold Certification. “Often in architecture you’ve got to resolve opposite and opposing requirements,” says Diamond. “From a functional point of view and an aesthetic point of view, exotic wood was used throughout the project to resolve all of those issues.

It is my firm belief that contemporary architecture is not always sterile, and wood is a huge help in creating warmth and a sympathetic environment.”

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The purpose of the Kinnear Centre is to provide a place for meeting, studying, exhibiting, performing and rehearsing for the many varied disciplines of the Banff Centre.

To achieve this, the architect had to create a space that could accommodate multiple functionalities without appearing disjointed.

“In order to unify the space visually and to foster interaction, we’ve got a large spine that runs through the center of the building. It is really like a gallery with natural light coming through three stories,” says Diamond. “One of the ways we created continuity through the discrete areas of the building was to specify the same material on the vertical surfaces going up all three volumes. And what better material to use than wood?” Wood slats made from European steamed beech (Fagus sylvatica) are used to unify the interior aesthetic. “The wood has a wonderful grain and warmth; it is the color of dark honey.”

One of the programmatic challenges of the Kinnear Centre’s interior was to accommodate the quieter pursuits of the Banff Centre, such as literary arts, visual arts and film, within the same building as performance-oriented disciplines like theatre, music and dance. “You want quiet in this kind of circumstance,” says Diamond, “so behind the slats of European steamed beech is sound absorbing material.”

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People in Banff are very conscious of the pristine landscape of Banff National Forest, therefore the natural surroundings influenced the design of the Kinnear Centre. The horizontal minimalist exterior contrasts with the impressive mountainous landscape.

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Diamond specified ipé (Tabebuia spp.) sunshades along the exterior of the building resulting in a structure that blends harmoniously with the very prominent landscape. “A pure glass and steel building would not help that sense of uncontrolled nature, so having the severity of the glass interspersed with the ipé brise-soliel (sun-breakers) accomplished the objective to fit the site aesthetically.”

Beyond the look of the building, the ipé sun shades are also functional and practical. “In this case we had to have good visibility, but we also needed to have some control,” says Diamond. “So the complete glass facade to the learning center and library is mitigated with the ipé slabs that are set at an angle. This helps with shading while still allowing wonderful views of Bow River Valley beyond. The other aspect of selecting ipé for the exterior is that obviously there are several maintenance concerns in extreme climates such as in the Rockies, so the material has to be extremely durable and dependable.”

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The Kinnear Centre was designed and built with careful attention to environmental impact. The building’s scheme employs a variety of sustainable initiatives including an efficient exterior building enve-

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lope, sun shading, and low-E glass to reduce energy use. Exterior materials including zinc, exotic ipé, stone and glass were chosen for their appropriateness to conditions as well as their durability, and all interior finishes were selected on the basis of long-term performance and low emissions. Even the building and installation processes were carried out with the utmost respect to the natural environment.

James Wallace of RGO Window Coverings in Calgary was the project manager for the exterior ipé sunshades and the interior motorized roller shades, both of which played an important role in the aesthetics and functionality of Kinnear Centre’s design. RGO custom milled the 12-inch wide, 1 ¾ -inch thick FSC-certified ipé slabs for the project, as well as ipé sofits and balcony railings for the building. “The project was fun and unlike anything we had ever done, but there were some challenges to the install,” says Wallace.

The first challenge was the availability of FSC-certified ipé. When the project was underway in 2008 and 2009, Wallace experienced a delay in delivery of materials because FSC-certified ipé was difficult to source. In 2011 ipé is still available, but finding the species with an FSCcertification is challenging, often leading designers who require FSCcertification to seek out alternative species with similar characteristics.

For projects like this, ipé has become the standard species requested because it’s what people know. There are other alternatives for exterior applications; cumaru (Dipteryx odorata) is becoming more specified, as is garapa (Apuleia leiocarpa) and massaranduba/Brazilian redwood (Manilkara spp.).

“The other challenging issue about the install is that the Kinnear Centre is built basically into the side of a mountain in a national park so we could not use a lift,” says Wallace. Instead, RGO contracted with Rope Access Calgary, a company that essentially hires out mountain climbers. RGO hoisted the timber with lanyards and pulleys up the side of the building to the climbers who were waiting, suspended to hand install the ipé shades. “It was a good project for us,” says Wallace, “We really enjoyed doing it.”

The strategically positioned, multi-purpose Kinnear Centre provides the Banff Centre with a much needed learning facility, one technically equipped to service a wide variety of artistic and innovative pursuits while resonating with its surroundings. “The beech and ipé used in the exterior and the interior of the Kinnear Centre serve the project both in terms of aesthetic beauty and functionality.

They integrate the concept with the form,” says Diamond. And in the end, the design of the building itself matches the intent of the Banff Centre and its dedication to investing time, ideas and money in cultural development. IW

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he Banff Centre has a long history of nurturing the arts. In 2008 the Centre turned 75 and, to celebrate, a new violin was commissioned for the instrument bank. This is no ordinary fiddle. The violin is the work of Samuel Zygmuntowicz, one of the world’s most respected luthiers. Some of the finest contemporary musicians in the world, including Isaac Stern and Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Project play “Zygs.”

It is said that a violinist spends half a lifetime finding the perfect instrument, the other half finding the perfect bow. What distinguishes an elite instrument is the tone, which is derived from the wood used to construct the instrument.

Zygmuntowicz uses the same materials and processes as the classic Italian makers of past centuries. Typically ebony (Diospyros spp.) is used for the fingerboards, spruce (Picea abies) from the Dolomite region of Italy is used for the front of a violin, and maple (Acer spp.) from the Balkans is used for the back, neck and sides. Zygmuntowicz sources literally from the same forests that the Stradivari lineage relied on in the 17th and 18th centuries.

There have long been claims that the tone of the classical Italian violins can never be replicated. Much of Zygmuntowicz’s craft involves refining and adjusting components of each individual instrument to achieve the specific range of tone. “It is not like the materials are from some vanished forest that will never happen again,” says Zygmuntowicz. “There is wood growing there now and there is a rational way to look at the materials and to evaluate them.”

For bow makers the material is equally, if not more so, important to construction because the stick vibrates; but it has fewer parts that can be adjusted. However the wood of choice for bows is pernambuco (Caesalpinia echinata) an internationally regulated wood species. So the keepers of the bow-making tradition have also become some of the most active conservationists of the species, and are dedicated to saving pernambuco’s habitat through research, propagation, replanting and educational outreach.

The bow is the soul mate to the violin, and the instrument is the voice of the musician. “It is tremendously empowering for musicians to find an instrument that they can express themselves,” explains Zygmuntowicz.

All expressions of skill and craft are the result of intimate, beneficial relationships. And that is why the Banff Centre’s commission of a Zygmuntowicz violin is so meaningful. It expresses the organization’s commitment to nurturing the creation of art. IW

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or most business to business operations, trade shows are an indispensable marketing tool. Customers like them because they offer an opportunity to shop competitive vendors in one place. For exhibitors, differentiating themselves from the competition is crucial because they have only five seconds to make a good impression. Walk any trade show floor and you’ll notice more sophisticated booths and interactive displays.

In fact, trade shows are an estimated $100 billion a year industry in the United States alone.

And at the heart of these temporary epicenters of commerce is imported plywood.

“Our job is to help the client do it right,” says Bev Gray, president and CEO of Exhibit Edge Inc. Most businesses that benefit from having a presence at trade shows do not have the in-house capabilities to design, build, store, ship and install exhibits, a process that must essentially be run in reverse at the end of a show. Companies like Exhibit Edge have evolved to offer turnkey trade show solutions.

Bev Gray, along with husband Mike Gray, vice president of sales, use their combined 48 years of experience in exhibit design, packaging and logistics to make sure their clients’ trade shows go smoothly.

“It is a really neat industry because you start with imported plywood and then you can add all sorts of things: laminates, graphics, carpet, specialty lighting, metal, plexi and so on.

It is very creative.”

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2011 Exhibitor Economic Outlook Survey indicates 47% of trade show exhibitors said they definitely plan to, or are thinking of replacing their exhibit booth.

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“In the exhibit industry everything is designed and built to be installed, dismantled and stored for use another day,” says Mike Gray. “So the techniques for building exhibits are much different than building furniture or permanent installations.” Exhibits are made to go together and come apart easily using nuts and bolts as opposed to nails. There are three main types of exhibits: small pop-up displays, modular lightweight hybrids that use more contemporary materials like aluminum extrusion and fabrics, and then larger custom displays for maximum impact.

“Exotic plywood serves our purposes very well on the custom side. We use it instead of the MDF or MDO that is often specified in the building industry,” says Mike Gray. Meranti/ lauan (Shorea spp.) works great in custom work, shelving, kiosks, or counters. Exotic plywood is readily available and easy to machine.

Lauan is as lightweight and durable as it comes.

Gray continues, “We use a lot of 3/16-inch and 1/4-inch lauan plywood when we’re doing conference rooms and back wall panels because of its impressive strength-to-weight ratio.”

Everything used in the construction of trade show displays is chosen for specific per-

formance characteristics. Lauan is the material of choice to frame out custom exhibit booths because the smooth and consistent grain pattern on the surfaces allow it to be finished with a variety of materials for a high-end appeal.

Paul Vella, president of Atlantic Plywood Corporation, a leading wholesale supplier of hardwood plywood and panel products that services the trade show industry, among others adds, “Exhibit booth manufacturers love the thinner plywood. It keeps the booth lightweight without limiting the designer’s imagination. Meranti is easy to bend and machine, making it the ideal ‘skin’ for displays.”

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“It is a really neat industry because you start with imported plywood and then you can add all sorts of things: laminates, graphics, carpet, specialty lighting, metal, plexi and so on. It is very creative. And because exhibit halls still use pipe and drape walls up and down every aisle, displays need to be exciting to stand out from the uniform drab drapery,” says Bev Gray.

“We stock more plywood than any other type of wood,” notes Mike Gray. “If we are doing intricate work for drawers, slides or smaller items, we favor half-inch Baltic birch (Betula spp.) plywood because it has a great grain structure, and the thinner plies make it quite strong. The lack of voids make Baltic birch very solid, and it stays very straight.”

Although the past years have been tough for trade shows in general, the industry is making a comeback. The 2011 Exhibitor Economic Outlook Survey confirms that business is picking up with 47% of trade show exhibitors saying they definitely plan

to, or are thinking of replacing their exhibit For subtle background booth.

That’s good news for companies like patternsEdge and other trade show firms.

Exhibit As businesses pull themselves out of CMYK the recession, they’re also revisiting their 100% marketing strategies and budgets for trade 92% shows.

Exhibit booth turnover used to be 85% every four years, but now companies are replacing exhibits every five to seven years on average. “Our staff is very creative in making the same exhibit look different for show attendees, and for the company. We are doing more refurbishments and modifications to existing exhibits,” comments Bev Gray, adding, “It’s one main reason we always stock at least two main types and species of plywood: ¾-inch B-C grade and ½-inch Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) and lauan in a variety of thicknesses.”

Booth design isn’t the only job for plywood at trade shows. Crate design is as important as the exhibits themselves, and plywood is up to the task.

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To get a trade show display from one place to another without damage requires very careful preparation. Once an exhibit arrives at the trade show floor, the display needs to be installed, but also designed for easy dismantling. “Your trade show team has to be able to handle the individual components and assemble them on site.

Pieces need to be able to go together easily, and come apart easily with as little wear and tear as possible,” says Mike Gray.

Large displays are shipped all over the world, so minimizing the weight of an exhibit is critical. Unnecessary weight translates to unnecessary cost. “Trade show companies and manufacturers are smart in their designs, the materials used, and even how exhibits are shipped. If you ever see a truck

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“Everything from the feet that go on the crates to the slats that hold them together is made out of pure plywood. Not only is plywood less expensive for crating than lumber, it is also lighter than products like MDF and less brittle.

Plus it is ISPM compliant so it won’t get hung up in customs,” adds Mike Gray. Crate sides are often made of a B-C grade ¼ to ½-inch sanded fir, but thicker boards of exotic plywood are generally used to strengthen the bottom and back of the crate.

Companies like Exhibit Edge build crates completely from plywood because the material is so durable, it can withstand minor damage from transit. “If something like a forklift blade hits the crate it may break off a thin layer, but it won’t break off a whole chunk like MDF, or an entire piece like a two by four,” says Mike Gray.

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Veneers A TRADITION OF ADDING CLASS

What do Oprah Winfrey’s dermatologist and the Chairman of Nike have in common? VENEER.

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he technique of veneering goes as far back as ancient Egypt when craftspeople would hand-cut thin slices of precious wood species to adorn ceremonial art. Exotic wood species with their intriguing grain structures and broad color palette have long inspired designers with their mystique and sophistication. Modern technologies applied to veneering make the process more refined than ever, giving architects and designers access to seemingly unlimited aesthetic expression within the media of wood. To achieve an exotic look, designers can choose between real wood and composite wood veneers, both of which are made from imported wood. The performance of a veneered panel is further customizable depending on how the material is laid up on the substrate and finished.

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You may have seen him on the final season of the Oprah Winfrey Show. You may have seen the benefits of his skin care line touted throughout the media, or read his book 20 Years Younger. But unless you live in Beverly Hills and have a dedicated dermatology budget, chances are you’ve never seen Dr. Harold Lancer’s office situated in a penthouse suite on Rodeo Drive, above the global fashion houses of Giorgio Armani and Ralph Lauren. The interior design alone is worth the trip.

The space is the work of interior architect and artist Cosimo Pizzulli, principal of Santa Monicabased Pizzulli Associates, Inc. Pizzulli, a native New Yorker, draws on the design values of postwar Italy, a comprehensive approach that includes beauty and economy in equal measure. And though his expertise extends to fine art (Pizzulli is also an accomplished painter) his practice is heavily influenced by new technologies and environmental sensitivity.

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MACASSAR EBONY ADDS ELEGANCE,

“What we wanted to do is create a warm, rich feel by using the macassar ebony (Diospyros spp.) veneer for the ceiling and the reception desk,” says Pizzulli.

“It works out really beautifully. There is wonderful contrast to the clean, white, crisp, modern medical suite feel.” The entire space is an artistic balance of concepts that somehow succeeds at being both elegant and comfortable. “Within the desk there is an accent of very contemporary magenta glass. We took that color and put it next to the rich traditional wood so that it accented the veneer. There is a very deep and textural feel because of the ribboning of the wood and the star pattern on the ceiling, yet it is actually something really simple.”

The macassar ebony is picked up again in a flooring reveal. Solid pieces of ebony are set in a stainless steel channel going around the white porcelain tile floor. “The ebony carries through the floor, ceiling and desk, so the room itself, along with the classical art, is like a play between historic and contemporary,” says Pizzulli. “It is as if the deep traditional wood and traditional art are set in a canvas of white tile and white museum walls, and the magenta brings just a punch of color. It showcases very nicely.”

WARMTH AND TEXTURE TO AN OTHERWISE STARK MEDICAL SUITE.

PHIL KNIGHT AND THE GAME CHANGING LOCKER ROOM

Exotic veneer can add class to any project, even a collegiate locker room. In the case of the University of Oregon’s football locker room an exotic composite wenge veneer was specified. Composite veneers are made by processing the wood from THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON'S RE-IMAGINED LOCKER ROOM ELEVATED THE STANDARD FOR ALL COLLEGIATE AND PROFESSIONAL LOCKER ROOMS.

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Exotic wood species with their intriguing grain structures and broad color palette have long inspired designers with their mystique and sophistication. Modern technologies applied to veneering make the process more refined than ever, giving architects and designers access to seemingly unlimited aesthetic expression within the media of wood. plentiful, but aesthetically neutral, exotic species (typically the sustainably harvested African species obeche (Triplochiton scleroxvlon) and koto (Pterygota spp.), or plantation poplar from Italy) to resemble the color and grain variation of more precious exotic species. To do this, manufacturers cut the base logs into veneer leaves, which are then dyed.

These colored sheets of veneer are stacked in order to replicate more dramatic species and glued into a new “log” which is cut into exotic

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looking veneer. Composite veneers play an important role in forest management because they make good use of species considered less desirable due to their appearance, and at the same time they take pressure off the species they emulate. From a design point of view composites offer consistency that can be difficult to find in natural veneers.

The first project that Oregon-based architects Corey Martin and Rob Lamb completed for the University of Oregon was the renova-

tion of its weight room, a project funded by Ducks uber-booster Phil Knight. Following that the athletic department asked Martin and Lamb to walk down the hall and look at what could be done to repaint the old football team locker room and install some new wood lockers. “After the first project we decided to shoot a little higher and see if they would go for it,” says Martin. “We proposed busting out the ceiling. Add all new mechanical systems, all new custom lockers with exotic wenge veneer, and create an elliptically shaped room that was more conducive to half-time team meetings.” The plan was a complete departure from the usual locker room design. It did away with the typical back alley set-up of lockers, and included a mezzanine allowing for two levels of lockers to ensure all the athletes have a clear view of the primary meeting space. “Phil Knight loved the proposal, so he decided to fund it,” says Martin.

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Lanz Cabinets of Eugene, Oregon fabricated the custom lockers for the project.

“The locker doors are completely encased in steel frames with a continuous piano hinge and Brookside composite veneer inserts,” says Brent Lanz, president of Lanz Cabinets.

“Because the lockers were going to be used by football players we made the inserts replaceable by screwing them into the frame.” Lanz laid up the veneer on top of 45-pound density particleboard and finished the panels with four coats of UV-cured lacquer applied with the shop’s Cefla flat line finishing system. For applications with extremely demanding performance requirements, veneers saturated with phenolic resin are available. Once laminated to the substrate, these veneers have increased impact and scratch resistance but still deliver the look and feel of exotic wood.

None of the panels for the University’s locker room have had to be replaced since the installation was completed in 2003, but because of the predictability of manufacturing composite veneers, matching replacement panels would be easy to do. Each player’s locker is also equipped with a nested stool that can be easily removed and replaced. As a final touch each player has a laser-engraved stainless steel nameplate on his locker. And yes, Phil Knight has his own locker.

In addition to making the locker room look good the custom lockers also help the locker room smell good. “To get rid of excess humidity and odors we designed the world’s

first actively ventilated locker system,” says Martin. “Air goes out anyway, so we redirected the duct work under each locker, installed perforated shelving and put the exhaust duct at the top so it actually pulls the air through the lockers, drying the contents and venting outside.” The locker room’s slatwall ceiling and wall treatments also help with air flow.

Other features of the project include graphic design that tells the story of the Oregon Ducks legacy, touch screen technology that provides live interactive views of the stadium, a complex lighting system designed to mimic outdoor playing conditions and huge vertical doors opening onto the field that add a sense of excitement. While the deluxe locker room won’t help the Oregon Ducks play football (that is something they have to do themselves) the project has become the new standard for collegiate and professional locker room design.

From high-end Beverly Hills offices to a sports facility in Oregon, veneer is an affordable, adaptable and versatile addition to any project. New technologies in forest management, veneer manufacturing and finishing have made the look of real, exotic wood more accessible than ever before. Designers are increasingly taking advantage of exotic veneers and composite veneers to create highclass looks for a wide variety of projects. And the best part is that the materials use forest resources and the project budgets wisely. IW

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FLOORS &DECKS STYLE SUSTAINS, MARKETS GROW

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hen it comes to exotic wood flooring and decking a yearly trend report does not convey a lot of new information. While fashion changes frequently, exotic hardwoods retain all of the characteristics that make them perennially popular. Yes, in 2012 and beyond, wood flooring and decking will still be organic, renewable and recyclable. It will still sequester carbon. And installing exotic woods continues to be an effective means to increase property value.

Just like last year, if a consumer buys exotic wood flooring and decking it will contribute to making forests commercially viable, which protects against deforestation from agriculture or strip mining.

In 2012 and beyond, the use of responsibly sourced exotic wood species in any form will continue to bolster the economy in areas where the trees originate. And of course, the material itself will forever be intriguing, enchanting and beautiful.

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TRENDS OF INFLUENCE

So what’s new? One trend that continues to increase over the fiveyear trend cycle is environmental awareness on every level. Indoor air quality is a hot topic that has consumers moving toward natural, hard surfaces that don’t off-gas VOC’s (volatile organic compounds) or harbor allergens. This trend is a huge plus for hardwood flooring and decking. Flooring improves indoor air quality and exotic decking does not require chemicals to achieve long-term performance specifications. Even those not motivated by an ecological conscience are more aware of life cycle in terms of life time use of a product from a simple value perspective. Across the board, people are doing smaller projects with better quality materials. Authenticity and durability are always fashionable.

Emerging design trends are celebrating the variety of hardwood flooring colors available from dark and rich to light beech, cinnamon, cherry and caramel as the new style going into 2012. What is telling about these predictions is not just the color but also the material itself.

From an aesthetic point of view, longevity is the driving factor for flooring. The same can be said for exotic hardwood decking. Durability, environmental consciousness and design are leading to increased specification and use in residential and commercial applications. There is growth in both traditional uses (think boardwalks and decks) and in innovative applications (think internal and external walls).

This guide provides insight into contemporary design trends. It is also an imagination incubator. Use this publication to tweak your next project or provide something new to your clients. There are countless species available globally for use in flooring and decking. Enjoy the journey as you bring these species to play in a way that separates your project from others. For more details about any of the topics discussed in this guide or the publication in general, please visit www.iwpawood.org. ❱

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ver the past decade South Florida architecture has undergone something of a style revolution. It started with Chad Oppenheim, a young Miamibased architect who first made a name for his firm Oppenheim Architecture + Design with his work on multi-story condominium buildings. Local developers were initially leery of Oppenheim’s approach, which combines a clean modernistic style with the idyllic tropical surrounds. But the financial success of the projects proved that the design sensibility in South Florida goes beyond the usual Mediterranean-Revival look. The purest example of what Oppenheim is trying to accomplish in Miami is a private residence called Villa Allegra, a home consisting of modern white boxes that frames an exotic interior finished in sucupira (Diplotropis martiusii). A tranquil exterior pool area surrounded by ipé (Tabebuia spp.) decking is truly paradise found, and a secluded second floor courtyard garden hints at the diligent environmental focus the firm integrates into its work.

Architect Juan Calvo, who worked on the Villa Allegra project, explains the set of principles that the firm utilizes for its residential projects: “It is an approach of using a modern white box to highlight nature,” says Calvo. “The box represents light and the lifestyle that we live in south Florida. We spend a lot of time outdoors in the sunlight, golfing, boating, playing tennis.

Most houses have porches and terraces, indoor/outdoor spaces where you can really appreciate nature. Light is a part of that lifestyle. People want the opportunity to bring light into their homes. The white box is almost like a lens allowing light to come in and be a part of the interior.

The sucupira wood grounds that.

White is still an abstract, stark color. Using natural materials like wood and stone is the way we balance most of our projects.”

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The flooring throughout the home is exotic sucupira, as are most of the doors. In some areas the floor holds the room in the horizontal plane, then the wood turns vertical and becomes the wall. Exterior finishes of keystone and smooth stucco blend into the interior plaster for a modern, clean look that emphasizes the sucupira. The wood serves as a device to bring the exterior in through the white box, visually, metaphorically and from a performance standpoint. “It’s a forever wood,” says Calvo. “In climates like Miami where there is a lot of humidity, there is actually a lot of change of weather between interior and exterior. These homes are intended to be open to bring the outside in, so this type of wood is excellent for that. It still moves like any other wood, but it will last and not check.” The home was originally designed as a spec home, but upon completion Oppenheim loved it too much to sell, and thus Villa Allegra is the architect’s private residence. ■

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Ipé/Brazilian Walnut (Tabebuia spp.): This fine-grained, rich-hued species has a Janka rating above 3600, making it extremely durable and resistant to insects, mold and decay. Ipé is a common specification for outdoor decking, boardwalk and dock applications, and is also used for interior flooring.

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looring and decking are both underfoot so what separates them? The real wonder of exotic woods is that several species function perfectly in multiple environments. Cumaru and ipé, which made a name for themselves as decking, are increasingly specified for flooring. Many species are noted for their extreme durability. But the fact that exotic woods are beautiful and enduring allows most of them to seamlessly connect an external environment with an internal space. The exotic species below comprise a very short list of the many high-performance species that are commercially available for flooring and decking. They are by no means the only trees that deliver the characteristic durability, beauty and natural resistance to insects and decay, of exotic species, but they top our list of species worth knowing.

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Santos Mahogany/Cabreuva (Myroxylon balsamum): This exceptionally hard, rich, red wood is ideal for both residential and commercial applications where the classic, elegant look of mahogany is desired. With a Janka rating of 2200 it is a very durable and stable species.

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Jatoba/Brazilian Cherry (Hymenaea courbaril): Jatoba’s popularity as a flooring species is well-deserved. It is open-grained like oak, but more than twice as hard with a Janka rating of 2350. The wood features dark brown or black streaks contrasting with a background that ranges from dark orange to reddish orange.

Garapa (Apuleia leiocarpa): Its natural resistance to scratches, decay, splinters and fire makes it an exceptional choice for decking.

Garapa is a fine-grained timber with light yellow to warm golden hues. Janka rating of 1630. photo courtesy of A dva ntag e Trim & Lumber

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Acacia (Acacia spp.): Large swirls and loose grain structure give this species a very unique visual that fits large rooms, though board lengths are typically shorter than standard.

Commonly referred to as Asian walnut, the wood has dark brown and black tones, and is very dense with a Janka rating of 2300.

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Sapele (Entandrophragma spp.): A narrow uniform grain pattern that often swirls into attractive figuring and a pleasing reddish brown tone make this a popular species for flooring and decking applications. Janka rating 1510. n

Massaranduba (Manilkara spp.): This species is well-suited for decking and flooring. In addition to being resistant to fungi and termites, it has a pleasing red russet hue and a Janka rating of 3190.

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Tigerwood (Astronium fraxinifolium): Recognized for its dimensional stability and bold striped aesthetic, this species is popular for commercial and residential flooring and decking. Janka rating of 2160.

Amendoim (Pterogyne nitens): With good bending strength and greater stability than most hardwoods, amendoim is a popular choice for flooring. The species exhibits a warm, medium reddish tan/brown color with swirling grain and small burl figures.

With a Janka rating of over 1900 it is harder than maple.

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Engineered flooring is constructed of several layers of wood called “plies” that are oriented in different directions and glued together under heat and pressure. Each ply can be made of different materials, allowing for very precise performance. Typically the top layer carries a thick (usually 4mm) exotic wood veneer that can be resurfaced several times.

Below the surface layer of engineered flooring is a core material that may be made up of one or several plies. Because of the multi-layered construction, engineered exotic wood floors handle variations in temperature and moisture better than their solid counter parts.

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Solid exotic wood flooring is gorgeous and substantial. Thick tongue and groove planks that are fitted together and stapled into place give a sense of permanence to any application. But certain situations, such as if the exotic wood floor is to be installed over an imperfect subfloor or a hydronic system, require more flexibility than a solid board can provide. These applications call for engineered flooring.

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xotic wood species are exciting in their own right. The sheer variety of color and grain structure combined with unbeatable performance is enough to make any wood enthusiast’s heart beat a little faster.

Manufacturers who appreciate exotic wood species are constantly developing ways to use the resources more wisely. In addition to traditional solid wood flooring and decking, here are two interesting technologies making their way in the market place.

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It is a testament to the incredible durability of tropical species that they can serve hundreds of years in one application (railroad ties, government buildings, ship timbers) and then, when the original application is discontinued, they can be repurposed into a new life. For many designers this is the great appeal of reclaimed woods. “We try to use as many reclaimed products as we can,” says Chris Cole, the designer in charge of manufacturing for all the Billabong stores and brands. “Reclaimed teak from Indonesia and reclaimed hemp-fir are standard specs for all of our stores. For Billabong we are trying to create a bit of an Indonesian tropical vibe to match the beach-life ethos of the company.” Billabong was founded in Australia in 1973. It is a privately-held company that owns many brands that encompass a large share of the beach apparel market. “The stuff we are using on our walls and floors comes from a company that buys old buildings that are being torn down. They hire locals to deconstruct the buildings which would otherwise be trashed.

The company then trims the weathered faces off the beams and uses the rest for flooring. I use it for wall treatments, cash wraps and floor covering in the stores. A big part of our look and feel is to be conscious of the environment,” says Cole. ■

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ach year thirty million people flock to the 4.2 mile deck that is the famous Atlantic City Boardwalk. Visitors come for amusement parks, wicker chair rides, casinos, confections and ritzy hotels.

But there is a practical side to all the pleasure, namely maintaining a wooden structure in an environment of sand and salt water. Part of that responsibility falls to John Feairheller, the assistant to the engineer for Atlantic City, New Jersey. His job is to keep the boardwalk safe from a structural perspective. And prevention of problems is the most effective approach. “Ipé and cumaru boards are both acceptable for delivery,” says Feairheller, and due to availability cumaru (Dipteryx odorata) is the primary species used for maintaining the 944,000 square-foot deck. �

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The leading export lumber company in Latin America, Global Forest has plenty of experience in supplying hardwood lumber to Asian, European and US markets.

Global Forest is performing in the main regions of lumber production, working in partnership with several sawmills all over Northern Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia and in Europe. Having its own warehouses in strategic locations, and experienced inspectors spread in all regions of production, Global Forest has all the structure to offer large volume with high quality and competitive prices.

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“Essentially the Boardwalk has to be able to support a small bridge load, and do it without splintering or burning, and the untreated cumaru and ipé meet those performance criteria.”

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When the original mile-long boardwalk opened in 1870 it was built out of old-growth pine. The 10-foot by 12-foot sections were taken apart at the end of the summer and stored for the winter months. But even with the seasonal preservation efforts, within ten years the boards were splintering and had to be replaced.

Throughout the next hundred years the boardwalk would continue to expand, periodically being destroyed by storms and then rebuilt. Pressure-treated pine was briefly used once old-growth was no longer available, but with a short 5-year life cycle, a tendency to leach chemicals and a reputation for ferocious splinters, the material specification was discontinued. In the late 1970’s the groundbreaking decision was made to bring casino gaming to the fading beach resort, and in 1981 the boardwalk itself got a muchneeded upgrade to exotic wood species. In the thirty years since the change in specification there have been no replacements for rot, only for hurricane damage or when work needed to be done on the substructure.

“We examine all aspects of the material,” says Feairheller, “but one of our main concerns is fire because the boardwalk is a place where people assemble. And exotics don’t burn.” The other main concern for the boardwalk is durability. “The problem is we are in a part of the country that experiences freeze and thaw cycles,” explains Feairheller. “The cumaru isn’t porous so you don’t get water into the surface that would freeze and cause it to splinter. For pine, splintering is a real problem, but when it comes to untreated exotics there is no splinter issue. It is virtually free of any checks.” A crew of twelve individuals maintains the Boardwalk, and it is one person’s job to walk the deck all day on patrol for tripping hazards.

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This is good news for the Boardwalk’s barefoot pedestrian traffic, but safety is also a consideration when it comes to vehicular traffic. The deck is built from special 4-foot by 14-foot boards to accommodate 15,000 pound vehicles without special consideration (though 24,000 pound trash trucks regularly make their rounds). Boards are held in place by 4 ½- inch stainless steel screws that are countersunk into pre-drilled holes. “Essentially the Boardwalk has to be able to support a small bridge load, and do it without splintering or burning,” says Feairheller. “And the untreated cumaru and ipé meet those performance criteria.” ■

s satisfying as it can be to work on a deck, you know that building a deck is not the simplest DIY project. In 2009 the International Residential Code (IRC) was published outlining specific standards for deck construction.

Remember that a deck must provide a level of protection to the people using it, and that often there is a greater density of occupants on a deck than is typically spread out in a home.

Before embarking on any decking project it is a good idea to consult the Deck Evaluation Checklist, a comprehensive tool created by the North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA) for establishing safe specifications for any decking project.

The easy-to-use checklist was compiled by a team of manufacturers, builders, installers, home inspectors and building inspectors, and is a wise first step for any deck construction or repair project.

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he client for this project is very much into a great deal of color,” says Tim Carlander of Vandeventer + Carlander Architects, the Seattle-based firm that designed the Mad Park Residence. “So early on in the design process we started to formulate the house around organizational principles. Then we assigned materials for those basic volumes.”

The program required accommodating a family of six while serving as a platform for entertaining and displaying a growing collection of contemporary art. This dual need of housing a family and art led to the concept of “served” and “service” zones as the organizational tool for the home’s design. Zoning of functions also permit art and children to live side by side, together enriching the living space. “The padauk (Pterocarpus spp.) was chosen for two reasons,” explains Carlander, referring to the exotic wood specified for the

flooring and cabinetry of the home. “One very functional reason is that padauk is a very stable wood and is listed as a very good material to use over a hydronic (in floor heating) system. So we had the technical requirement of picking a material that would not do a great deal of expansion and contraction.” The home also features significant south-facing glass.

Despite shading elements Carlander knew it was important to find a material capable of withstanding temperature variation. “Aside from that, the padauk has such an extraordinarily strong color. It is an orangish-red that is hyper-intense. The client loved it, and that is why it was chosen over anything else.”

The home is comprised of four distinct elements: a glass enclosed main floor living area, a wood wrapped upper bedroom level, a steel sheathed “service” volume to the rear, and a cantilevered, stucco-clad office. “The

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It is not meant to call attention to itself. Unlike the padauk with its intensity of color and grains, you are just drawn to its wildness.”

Fundamental to the concept of the home is a linear, light filled gallery that extends the length of the house. “We used padauk in the more visible cabinetry on the main level, the piece between the dining area and the sitting area, as well as on the floor and in the powder room,” says Carlander. “It has a sense of being a little different.” This space separates the “served” from “service” functions on all floors, both in plan and section. “Both the Alaskan yellow cedar and the padauk are beautiful, woods. They worked well with the rest of the materials to define the concept of the home.” ■

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Applying a specialized finishing treatment or technique adds another dimension to the look and feel of an exotic wood floor. � For a rustic or earthy look, surfaces can be “hand-scraped” or “distressed.” This tactile effect also successfully integrates natural wear, making it a popular finish.

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The 13th floor location offers magnificent views of Central Park and the New York Skyline, while the four and a half foot railings create an enclosure on three sides, providing privacy from the neighbor’s adjoining terrace.

The terrace floor plan covered in ipé wood folds and becomes vertical walls and roof in some parts. Walls become seating and hold planter boxes within them. Lighting is incorporated within the structure allowing for indirect ambient light in the evenings. This continuity and fluidity of structure, space and material allows the terrace to feel expansive, yet have different areas for covered dining, sun bathing, or simply enjoying the view.

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Moisture content, sanding, finishing, acclimation time and color vary from species to species. Make sure to contract with woodworkers, architects, designers, installers and other professionals who understand how exotic wood behaves to ensure your project is successful.

Exotic decking is manufactured from some of the densest tropical woods across the globe. This character trait makes it a natural deterrent to insects, decay and molds. And because of its hardness, it is necessary to use the right tools for drilling and fastening. Consult with your supplier and installer in advance of the project.

Because of better timber harvesting practices and the presence of regulations (Lacey Act, CITES), wood floors and decks are considered some of the most eco-friendly options available today.

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Some restaurant chains are taking giant leaps to keep up appearances. Take McDonald’s, for example. The fast food chain recently announced they are spending over $1 billion to revamp their 14,000 U.S. restaurants by the year 2015 in an effort to give them a more modern, cozy “grown-up” look, similar to Starbucks and Apple stores. One of the chain’s renovations is updated seating.

The current industrial steel chairs are giving way to wooden chairs, colorful stools and in some cases, vinyl-covered seats that resemble leather. Some stores will have larger lounge chairs similar to the kind you might expect to find in a coffee shop. And beneath all that softer, cozier new seating lies a sturdy material in meranti/lauan (Shorea spp.) plywood.

“Most food chains remodel every seven years by design,” says Dan Shaw, procurement and sourcing manager for Facilities Concepts Inc. And Shaw would know. McDonald’s is one of their clients, along with other industry giants like Yum Brands (KFC, Taco Bell, Long John Silvers, Pizza Hut and A&W) as well as retail and high-end one-off stores.

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project meets the specified performance, budget and timeline,” says Shaw. To this end FCI offers many finishes for their standard furniture, seating and décor lines.

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Facilities Concepts Inc. is a turnkey commercial furniture, fixtures and décor manufacturer specializing in the multi-billion dollar food service industry. With more than 25 years of industry experience, FCI coordinates the design, production and installation of just about everything in a restaurant’s interior from the service counter on out. In its combined 250,000 square-foot production and warehouse facility in Indiana, FCI has a wide variety of capabilities including fabricating plastic, glass and steel, as well as woodworking and powder coating.

Meranti/lauan plywood has become a standard workhorse material that FCI uses in the construction of tables, booths, millwork and cabinetry. “We’re always trying to improve our work,” says Shaw. “Our history of using lauan came about when other materials didn’t work for specific applica-

tions.” Shaw relates the story of when a large national chain came to FCI to help resolve an issue they had with protecting wall surfaces. By utilizing exotic lauan plywood, FCI was able to create a wall paneling material from linoleum (flooring), which has proven to be substantially more durable than traditional materials. Many national chains have adopted using a lauan-based linoleum wall surface as a standard specification and it is being used in thousands of installations.

In the restaurant environment the furniture and millwork not only has to look good, it must perform. Chairs especially, get a lot of abuse. Most materials used in seating systems, such as all-plywood chair bases, double-stitched seat cushions, and water-and soil-resistant fabric treatments are chosen because they meet stringent standards for wear and longevity. “Some of the stores practically hose down their interiors and fi xtures to clean them,” says Shaw. “We use lauan and plywood for the box bases of booths instead of particleboard because lauan doesn’t soak up moisture.”

“The exotic plywood is lightweight and stable too. It holds up in environments where there can be excessive heat or cold without growing or shrinking away from the surface.”

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Current statistics from the National Restaurant Association show that restaurateurs are spending more each year on interiors of their restaurants with most big franchise restaurants updating their designs every seven years.

In that seven year period interiors are really put to the test. Materials in restaurant design are carefully selected to ensure that the furniture, millwork and décor last through the renovation cycle. Lauan, with its unbeatable strength-to-weight ratio, makes the perfect substrate for hanging wall treatments or to support seating components that

Meranti/lauan plywood has become a standard workhorse material used in the construction of tables, booths, millwork and cabinetry. are designed to be replaceable. “The restaurant industry is fast paced and fast changing,” says Shaw. “FCI is a fully-integrated manufacturer with just-in-time manufacturing.

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rees are one of nature’s most spectacular creations. They provide an organic, renewable palette of wood species in amazing colors. Craftspeople who work with exotic species are often inspired to seek more ways to interact with wood. The unique grain structure, color variations and performance characteristics of woods from around the globe are a powerful medium. Sometimes the simplicity of the material allows the creator to focus on design. In other cases the exotic wood expresses different relationships, from spatial geometry to the ways people interact with the environment. Each project below tells a story. The designs reach beyond the application to engage, inform and inspire.

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Chocolate Nouveau Leaf Hall Table | Pear Coffee Table WOOD:

Cocobolo (Dalbergia retusa), Cherry, Wenge (Millettia laurentii), Walnut (Juglans spp.)

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tudio art furniture maker Mark S. Levin has created fine custom cabinets and furniture pieces since 1975. Levin draws his inspiration from the things in the world that move him. The pear coffee table rendered from solid wood is part of his fruit series, a collection that combines Levin’s passions for nature and woodworking.

“Woodworking moves me, prods me and intimidates me, there is still so much to learn. Much of my work is centered on nature’s small wonders: leaves, flowers, fruit, sea shells, nuts, etc. Mountains and oceans overwhelm, I don’t have a chance. An apple or walnut I can grasp in my hand; there’s that physical and visceral intimacy. They’re so perfect: shape, texture, color,” says Levin.

The pear coffee table measures about 16" tall x 30" long x 20" deep and is constructed of cherry and cocobolo. The wenge and walnut chocolate leaf table measures 31" tall x 55" long and 27" deep. “I like using solid wood for its intrinsic virility and sensuality. Solid wood maintains its dignity and beauty throughout,” says Levin.

The wood is only half the story though; it’s the design that brings that dignity and beauty to the dance. “I build furniture because I love the process from the first sketch to the hours of sanding,” says Levin. “Fortunately there are enough people that appreciate my work that I can build what I want, from fruit, leaf and flower furniture to the occasional vegetable.” ■

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pic pop star Sir Elton John’s career is built on juxtaposition. His fabulous public persona borders at times on shocking and indulgent, yet his work has a universal appeal. Beneath all the pomp is undeniable authenticity and performance quality. This blend of fabulous and genuine carries through Sir Elton John’s music to the design of his Hollywood home, purchased with his partner filmmaker David Furnish in 2007. The renovated 3,000 square-foot condominium is located on the 20th floor of Sierra Towers, the most fashionable residential address on West Hollywood’s Sunset Strip.

Furnish collaborated with friend and designer-tothe stars Martyn Lawrence-Bullard to create a luxurious home that combines his own clean-lined minimalistic sensibility with Elton John’s larger-than-life style. Both homeowners wanted the home to be a functional living space with a very L.A. 1970’s vibe.

“The intent of the project was to be uber luxurious and have a “wow” factor,” says Lawrence-Bullard.

To accomplish this LawrenceBullard developed a fabulous palette of finishes including exotic zebrawood furniture and doors, platinum leaf ceilings, glass bead wallpaper, shimmering lacquer, white gold tile and baseboards set with polished steel.

Every detail of the home sings.

“I specified zebrawood for the office cabinetry, dressing room and doors because it has immediate impact,” says Lawrence-Bullard. The figured wood resembles the striping of a zebra with dark stripes on a light background giving the homeowners the “wow” factor they wanted. “It is both exotic and totally luxurious! Plus, it’s not used in wardrobe space design very often so it really gave us added drama,” adds Lawrence-Bullard.

Inspired by such design greats as David Nightingale Hicks, the home is lacquered with bold colors, including shimmering lime green in the living spaces and a rich, chocolate shade in the master suite. These hues are grounded by the magnificent art that adorns the walls.

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Loyal Dean Longboard Skateboards WOODS :

Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla), Wenge (Millettia laurentii), Walnut (Juglans spp.), Ipé (Tabebuia spp.), Bubinga (Guibourtia spp.), Teak (Tectona grandis), Purpleheart (Peltogyne spp.)

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oyal Dean boards appeal to a specific demographic, the maturing skater. “The people who buy the decks are generally in their 30s and 40s,” says master craftsman Dino Pierone, who started the company, an offshoot of a custom door operation with partner Greg Perry. “They skateboarded when they were younger, and now they don’t want the outrageous graphics or slogans on something they are using all the time. Loyal Dean decks still appeal to the creativity of that world, they are still visually radical. But there is something about the mix of wood that is fun. You get a little snapshot of nature’s interpretations of its own environment and locations, the soil, the sunlight. I think that is pretty amazing.”

The skateboard decks are made by cross-laminating two layers. The carefully calculated top lateral laminations create a continually changing grain orientation that contrasts the bottom layer’s parallel grain.

“There are very few common joints on the top and bottom which has the structural advantage of creating more strength and flexibility,” says Pierone. The top layer also carries the stunning visual of many different species of wood. The resulting artfully cambered board is thin, flexible and strong, giving skaters a premium ride. ■

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ituated at the fold between the Rocky Mountain foothills and the Great Plains, the house mediates horizons and peaks, city and alpine meadows. Conceived as a frame for viewing the landscape, Boulder, Colorado-based firm Arch11 meticulously modeled the residence within the site to ensure that planes of glass capture ridge top views while respecting the city’s height restrictions. Built with innovative renewable energy systems and materials crafted to last centuries, the house is a model of cuttingedge sustainable design and achieved a LEED gold certification.

“For us the first principle of practice is to do the right thing for the environment: sustainability, functionality and durability,” says Ken Andrews, project manager for the home, which was awarded the AIA Colorado Merit Award in 2010. “We started looking at jarrah because of its amazing durability, which is important in Boulder’s climate.

It’s arid here, and the temperature swings between extremes.”

The design team began investigating jarrah sourced from Australia for the exterior applications and discovered that it is a very sustainable, fast growing species. “It got us thinking how we could use it in the house beyond the exterior siding, fencing and decking that we originally specified,” says Andrews. “We found the species as veneer and flooring, so we wound up using it for the interior wood flooring, the stair treads and all the interior cabinetry except for the kitchen, where there is walnut.”

“If you look at the elevation of the house from the outside it is clad in jarrah, so from an architectural concept point of view it is almost like occupying a jarrah box then walking on a jarrah floor.” Materially the house was conceived as a stack of three materials, stucco and stone on the ground, wood volume on the second level and an ash roof plane. “The wood became a very big part of the house in terms of how we grounded the second floor,” says Andrews.

Roof gardens allow the land to literally envelope the house, and expansive, retracting glass walls provide full views of the Flatirons to the west while connecting interiors with outdoor rooms. Executed with uncompromising detail, surfaces meet with quiet precision to create a serene background for the landscape and mountains beyond. ■

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ubstrata started as a company making large boxes and displays for custom kitchens and tradeshows, then adapted their work to make smaller, more intimate cases for everyday use. “It came about in 2007 when the original iPhone came out. An employee had one and we talked about how cool it would be to make a wood box. So after hours we played around using extra scraps we had in the shop,” says Brendan Murphy of Substrata. Soon the custom cases for the one of the world’s most popular smartphones took off.

Maybe it is the juxtaposition between technology and nature that makes the concept so compelling. “Exotic species are gorgeous with amazing contrast and color variation,” says Murphy. “The look is fascinating by capitalizing on the beauty of the material. Plus it gives us a means for using smaller pieces of the wood, so there is less waste.”

Substrata is dedicated to the perpetuity of the exotic wood species used in its cases.

They only buy from suppliers who have the long-term interests of their supply source in mind. Their primary hardwood wholesaler only buys lumber from well-established sawmills, some of which are over 80 years in the business. “It only takes a little more vigilance on our part to use sources that employ sustainable forest practices, but we figure if we want to continue to use exotic species, it is our responsibility to make sure they are well managed, even if that means paying more for material,” says Murphy. Additionally Substrata only buys from suppliers that bring in mill-processed boards, not logs. “This ensures that money stays in the local economy through the jobs at the mills.”

The smaller format of the iPhone, iPad and MacBook Air covers showcases the unique visual characteristics of the exotic species.

“The pattern and grain are on display very clearly on the items,” says Murphy. “When you see a big zebrawood veneer job it is striking and beautiful, but you don’t get to focus because there is so much going on. With the smaller cases the grain really creates an individual personality for that item.” ■

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n his Chicago workshop Trevor O’Neil transforms the mundane into creative, functional pieces of art. One of O’Neil’s favorite mediums is Baltic birch plywood, a material often considered a commodity. “It is so versatile. Plywood is the workhorse of the design industry,” says O’Neil. “If I have a design in my mind I automatically think, what part of this is plywood? What can I send through the CNC router? And how can I manufacture it efficiently?”

Several of the pieces O’Neil has exhibited in 2011, like the Dolan Cellarette, utilize plywood as a framing substructure. This free-standing liquor or wine cabinet is a modern take on a classic 19th century concept. Cellarettes are traditionally made from mahogany, yet the Dolan Cellarette is unavoidably hip, built from a Baltic birch plywood frame and clad in aluminum with a sculptural tree carved from aspen and dyed dark. “You can do anything with plywood,” says O’Neil. “There are no worries that it will warp or swell, and it is free of knots.”

Many of O’Neil’s designs, such as the Folding Starfish Chair and the Moose Antler Chair, feature plywood as an aesthetic component. “Baltic birch is unpretentious. It carries the shape of the design without competing with it,” says O’Neil who often takes the material to the CNC as a means of expressing his creativity. “It is sturdy and strong. The surface of the plywood is nice and smooth. Plus it sands and polishes nicely. Great material.” ■

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Reclaimed teak (Tectona grandis)

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ropical wood species are inherently renewable, organic, recyclable and durable. So durable in fact that in addition to their first use, many species enjoy another lifetime after their original specification. These reclaimed woods are increasingly in demand because of their environmental aspects, as well as their legacy.

Ann Sacks, a Portland, Oregon-based manufacturer and distributor of tile and stone understands the exotic allure of reclaimed tropical wood. The company recently launched the Indah collection, a line of hand-carved exotic wood tiles. “The Indah collection was developed with reclaimed teak for several reasons,” says DeeDee Gundberg, product development portfolio manager for Ann Sacks. “It was the correct medium for the style we were trying to achieve. The designs in the collection are based on traditional Indonesian folk art, and are hand carved by extremely talented artisans in the region. The tiles are enhanced by the warm coloration and old world quality of the reclaimed teak.” The word “Indah” means “beautiful” in Bahasa Indonesian. For centuries teak has been used as a medium of choice by local sculptors because of its natural composition and rich aesthetic.

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“More than 90% of the 1.2 billion people living in extreme poverty are dependent on forests for some part of their livelihoods.”

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rofessional architects, designers and specifiers are no strangers to special requests from their clients. When it comes to wood, a common specification is that it be certified under the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). The FSC certification label represents a declaration that in addition to being legal and sustainable, the company has met certain social requirements during harvest and production.

As much as you want to fulfill your client’s expectations and provide FSC certified wood, sometimes you cannot. It just may be impossible to find FSC in the quantity, size specifications or grade that you need.

In the past, your options may have been limited to substituting another material. Tile flooring instead of jatoba or oak. Slate shingles instead of wallaba or cedar. Composite plastic decking instead of ipé or redwood. These are probably not your preferences, but how do you go green with wood without FSC? Many professionals face that dilemma. If you or your clients want certified, looking beyond FSC to the many options in the marketplace is the answer. Thankfully, more and more country-specific certification programs are available as FSC equivalents.

Why the growth and acceptance of national programs? Although FSC has been viewed by many architects and environmental groups as the “gold standard,” supply of FSC wood has never been able to meet demand. FSC certification is an expensive and complicated process. The FSC certification of many forests in developing tropical countries is underwritten by foreign aid, grants or other types of subsidies. Even so, only 5% of the world’s forests are certified and the bulk of them are not in the tropics. For example, when you compare FSC-provided statistics against the United Nations Foreign Agricultural Service forest cover database, only 1.2% of Africa’s forests are certified by FSC, with South America and the Caribbean holding about 1.5%. Yet these same regions have developed strong sustainable forestry initiatives on their own.

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THE FOREST AND THE TREES

New research supplements our understanding of international forest management. This information may ease your customer’s environmental concerns about wood, as well as allowing you to use your considerable influence to affect positive change in global forest management.

International Wood is a publication that loves wood and celebrates its many positive attributes. Wood is beautiful with soft and warm glowing tones. Many exotic species are also naturally weather, insect and rot resistant, lessening the use of chemicals in our indoor and outdoor living spaces. Wood also holds impeccable green credentials; whether comparing carbon, insulation, or sustainability and environmental performance, wood wins hands down over alternative building materials.

In addition to all of these attributes, wood use provides critically needed social and economic benefits to forest-dependent communities in some of the most impoverished areas in the world. The World Bank noted, “More than 90% of the 1.2 billion people living in extreme poverty are dependent on forests for some part of their livelihoods.”

Trade in wood products provides jobs, education and health care to forest-dependent communities, and it supports hundreds of thousands of domestic U.S. jobs in the U.S. manufacturing, transportation, and shipping industries. Imports and exports open markets and allow free trade to contribute to American prosperity.

Evidence shows that the best way to protect forests is to encourage trade in wood products. This is especially true in the case of tropical forests.

The biggest contributor to deforestation is swapping out forests for crops, cattle, and fuel. Deforestation occurs when the forest loses its role in producing timber, and trees are replaced by other commodities or development. More than 80% of agricultural expansion in the tropics between 1980 and 2000 was due to forest clearing, according to

a report by the National Academy of Sciences.

Thankfully this trend is reversing in many tropical countries.

It is easy to understand the lure to deforest when a farmer can make more money planting soybeans than a logger can by felling a tree. Yet, the long-term costs to the ecosystem of turning a forest into a field are substantial. That’s why industry, environmentalists and academia are in agreement that when forests have value as a supplier of wood, they remain as forests.

While exhaustive research studies have overwhelmingly made the case on why “wood is good,” it still may not be good enough. Your clients may specify FSC material, and only FSC. Or they may not understand that there’s more than one tree in the forest and more than one certification system. FSC may be the “easy button,” but it’s not the only button to push when ordering up wood with a purpose.

In the case of tropical wood, the collateral economic and social benefits provided by trade between the U.S. and developing countries are substantial and critical to forest-dependent communities.

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Multiple exotic and domestic species used throughout kitchen in Aspen, Colorado.

Kitchen cabinetry and installation: Genesis Innovations LLC Cabinets: Santos Rosewood/Pau Ferro Wood Floors: American Walnut Ceilings: Hemlock Window Trim: Alder Architect: Charles Cunniffe Architects Designer: Donna Guerra ASID, DG&A Interior Design

The Certification Market Tool

First things first: Do wood products need to be certified to be considered legal and sustainable? Answer: No, certification is a marketing tool, not a legal requirement.

All certification systems share the common premise that a product, process or service are independently verified to conform to certain criteria and indicators. In the case of forests, this includes sustainable forest management practices as well as requirements for social and economic standards to protect forest-dependent communities.

The FSC and other national certification systems share many common elements: surveys, reviewing legal documentation, establishing chain-of-custody, inclusion of social and economic indicators and much more. One difference among certification systems is that FSC is a standard-setting body unto itself, whereas several national certification systems may be endorsed by an oversight standards organization such as the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest

Certification (PEFC). PEFC is also the only global certification system that has endorsed national forest certification systems in Asia, Africa, and South America.

Specif y A Difference

Those in the A&D communities who buy and specify wood help advance sustainable forest management. The U.S. Forest Service bolsters this argument stating: “Economical industrial timber utilization is a vital element in sustaining forests and avoiding large-scale deforestation, not by avoiding timber harvest, but by making forestry more economical and sustainable.”

We close with additional insight from the U.S. Forest Service: “A common but simple hypothesis about global deforestation is that industrial timber harvesting and forest product demands are correlated with global deforestation. In general the data shows that global regions with the highest levels of industrial timber harvest and forest product output are also the regions with the lowest rates of deforestation.”

There are more reasons to say “yes” to wood than not. And there are plenty of ways to fulfill client requests for wood with a purpose from many certification programs that are available in the international market. n

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Data shows that global regions with the highest levels of industrial timber harvest and forest product output are also the regions with the lowest rates of deforestation.

certified wood ABOVE AND BEYOND There are numerous programs offering certified or legally verified wood. Here are just a few options.

Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification

Peru: A New Model of Sustainabilty

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting sustainable forest management through independent third-party certification. Each national forest certification system undergoes rigorous third-party assessment against PEFC’s unique sustainability benchmarks to ensure consistency with international requirements. www.pefc.org

The forestry sector in Peru is working under a unique arrangement with the United States to ensure its wood exports are legal and sustainable. A new forestry and wildlife law was adopted as a condition of the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (PTPA). This law sets out key reforms and environmental commitments for sustainable forest management, wildlife protection, and indigenous rights. www.adexperu.org.pe

Sustainable Forestry Initiative

LEGAL VERIFICATION SERVICES

The SFI Standard is a North American-based forest certification program with comprehensive, transparent, science-based requirements to assure forest products come from responsibly managed and legal sources. The SFI program is overseen by an independent Board of Directors and is endorsed by the PEFC. More than 160 million acres (65 million hectares) have been independently third-party certified to the SFI Standard across the United States and Canada. www.sfiprogram.org

to the Forest Stewardship Council’s (FSC) Forest Management and Chain of Custody standards. SCS also offers wood products manufacturers the option of pursuing certification for single attribute claims (e.g., recycled content, recovered, salvaged wood, etc.). In addition, SCS offers Legal Harvest Verification, CARB ATCM compliance, and FloorScore® certification. www.scscertified.com

Malaysian Timber Certification

SGS offers its Timber Legality & Traceability Verification (TLTV) to

The Malaysia Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS) is designed to promote sustainable forestry and ensure legal harvesting. Under the MTCS, independent certification bodies conduct forest audits as well as provide a chain of custody program for certified timber products.

MTCS is endorsed by the PEFC. www.mtcc.com.my Indonesian Timber Legality Assurance System (TLAS)

This system is used to trace legal timber and ensure it is not mixed with illegal timber before exported. It includes four forms of independent monitoring and evaluation, and a timber legality verification system.

Ghana Timber, Legal = Sustainable

The Ghana Forestry Commission established and enforces a system of forest governance. It features a “Legality Assurance System” which defines a legality standard, chain of custody system and participation by an independent monitor. This comprehensive system allows legal timber trade to be considered sustainable timber trade. In recognition of Ghana’s efforts the European Union signed a Legal Timber Licensing Agreement based on Ghana’s existing laws. www.ghanatimber.org

Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) provides certification

the private sector as a “voluntary, company level” approach, which incorporates regular auditing and verification of a company’s wood production and tracking information. www.forestry.sgs.com Smartwood is a Rainforest Alliance program that offers certification

to the Forest Stewardship Council standard as well as a multitude of certification and verification services including Verification of Legal Origin (VLO) and Verification of Legal Compliance (VLC).

VLO verifies that timber comes from a source that has a documented legal right to harvest. VLC expands upon the basic component of VLO by verifying that timber harvesting complies with all applicable and relevant laws and regulations related to forestry. www.smartwood.org The Tropical Forest Foundation Legal Verified Chain of Custody program provides a widely recognized standard to prove

that manufacturers have performed due diligence and buyers can be assured that their products are legally sourced. www.tropicalforestfoundation.org

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atures’ palette of exotic wood spe- the Environmental Excellence and Aesthetic cies enables award winning design. Design Excellence Awards for their innovaUsing lesser-known species has the tive new decking concept, Ipanema®, which added benefit of advancing sus- utilizes 36 FSC-certified lesser-known species. tainable forest management; it is just one of 37 ways in which we’re celebrating this year’s Aesthetic Design and Environmental Excellence IWPA awards program winners.

“The design possibilities are endless with exotic The IWPA Awards Program, now in its second year, recognizes excellence for the use of woods,” says Joel Osterloh, commercial direcimported wood in the categories of aesthetic, tor for Elof Hansson USA. The natural beauty innovative design and environmental steward- and distinctive appearance of exotic wood is derived from the inherent qualities and charship. The awards are designed to bring about a greater knowledge and awareness of the ben- acteristics of the wood itself. Exotic woods are recognized for their unique characteristics of efits of using tropical wood. Acknowledging the best practices and innovation occurring weather, insect and rot resistance. “The benin the exotic wood industry also encourages designers, architects and U.S. manufacturers to expand their palette of wood opportunities.

This year’s winners share the common thread of innovation and use of a total of 37 new species in ways never seen before. The IWPA recognized UCS Forest Group with the Innovative Excellence Award for bringing Accoya® wood to market. Accoya® is produced from fast growing species that is essentially transformed into a product with performance characteristics similar to tropical hardwoods. Elof Hansson USA received both

efit to designers and contractors in specifying Ipanema® is that it gives us as suppliers the flexibility to quickly deliver the best possible product. Plus it will cost less than the wellknown decking species,” adds Osterloh.

“The species we use are all FSC-certified and they all have similar performance characteristics. The Ipanema® brand allows us to provide wood species that work for the designer, but are also most appropriate from a forest management point of view,” says Osterloh. “Typically, the most abundant tree species in any given tropical forest area are not well-known in the timber trade.” Elof carefully selects lesser-known woods, 36

Elof Hansson USA received both the Environmental Excellence and Aesthetic Design Excellence Awards for their innovative new decking concept, Ipanema®, which utilizes 36 FSC-certified lesser-known species.

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(l-r) Romel Bezerra, Elof Hansson USA, winner of Aesthetic and Environmental Excellence Awards; Chris Paras, IWPA 2010/2011 President, Argo Fine Imports; Warren Spitz, UCS Forest Group, winner of Innovative Excellence Award.

species to date, all with performance characteristics similar to ipé, cumaru and other popular decking species.

Although performance is crucial, equally important is visual appeal. Elof Hansson ensures aesthetic consistency with their proprietary finishing process that is applied to four sides of the pre-milled lumber sold under the Ipanema® brand. The finish essentially creates a breathable film which allows the natural moisture of wood to escape while providing a barrier against water penetration. “With consistent staining and specially engineered decking coating, Ipanema® decking will consistently look great and perform,” says Osterloh. The decking is offered in four color choices.

As Ipanema® shows, Elof Hansson USA takes their forest stewardship role very seriously. “Our goal is to maintain and enhance the long-term health of the forests we source while providing environmental, economic, social and cultural opportunities for the benefit of present and future generations. It’s a win-win for everyone,” adds Osterloh.

Elof Hansson USA was recipient of the IWPA 2011 Award for Aesthetic Design Excellence for their novel approach to providing design consistency through an innovative process that allows the use of a number of species under the singular Ipanema® brand. Elof Hansson USA also received the IWPA 2011 Environmental Excellence Award in recognition of their commitment to the environment by making wise use of lesser-known species, thereby increasing the economic viability of sustainable forest management.

Innovative Excellence

Innovations are often thought of in terms of technical achievement, but innovation can also be in design. In the case of Accoya® wood, it is both.

Created from sustainably sourced softwood, Accoya® matches or exceeds the durability, stability and beauty of some tropical hardwoods. The process behind Accoya® wood is not new. It has been studied by scientists around the world for more than 75 years.

What is new is the technology that makes the method commercially viable.

“Accsys Technologies is an environmental science and technology company that produces Accoya®,” says Warren Spitz, president and chief executive of UCS Forest Group of Companies. “Accsys Technologies is also a valued partner in our continued mission to provide our customers with sustainable, innovative products.”

“The IWPA award demonstrates the strength of our respected distribution partnership with UCS Forest Group,” said Paul Clegg, CEO of Accsys Technologies. “Being recognized as an innovative product is truly a testament that the industry is open to new and innovative technologies.”

Accoya® carries a 50-year warranty above ground and a 25-year in-ground or fresh water immersion warranty. Recently the University of Florida’s team, Project RE:FOCUS specified Accoya® for their award-winning entry in the Solar Decathlon, an international competition that challenges universities to design and build a self-sustaining, energy-efficient solar house.

Robert Ries, interim director of the Rinker School of Building Construction, oversaw the Solar Decathlon project. “Each school in the competition had its own goals, and Accoya® fit our team’s goals nicely,” says Ries. “We were looking for a product that we could use as a shading element because shading is so important for passive design, especially in a hot climate. Low environmental impact was also important to the project. We liked that Accoya® is made using a wood preservative method that does not use heavy metal, and that we could use it on the exterior without any further treatment.”

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aving a home built can be a challenge. Miscommunications or misunderstanding between the architect, the builder, the subcontractors, the supplier, the client, can lead to inefficiencies that ultimately need to be accounted for and paid for.

Charlie Lazor, principal of Minneapolis-based architecture firm Lazor Office observes: “Custom architecture at the residential level becomes an expensive proposition that a lot of people cannot afford. You put the fees on top of the cost to build a custom modern home and it is out of reach for most people.” In response to this, Lazor has developed FlatPak, a customizable system of prefabricated components that can be configured into unique homes.

The concept is to “bring better space to more people.” Through pre-fabrication, FlatPak homes cost about 15-20 percent less than custom site-built one-off designs due to efficiency in terms of labor and materials. To arrive at this point Lazor had to design all the possible permutations of the components, and then he had to define the standard material palette, which includes ipé (Tabebuia spp.) for exterior decking and cladding.

“Commonly in pre-fab one finds that the architect and the fabricator are two different groups, but what we are able to do is have more flexibility in terms of detail and craft,” says Lazor.

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FlatPaks: Some Assembly Required As the name suggests, the FlatPak system evokes a do-it-yourself approach by offering homeowners a wide range of material choices and a variety of custom layout designs. Numerous configurations are possible because FlatPak is based on a simple 8-foot-wide, 1-story-high wall panel. There is no fixed length and up to four stories are possible.

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of sophisticated builders who do challenging and complicated custom site builds. When they come into our shop they think it is great. There is no wind, no muddy slope and no rain. Everything is in place and the build is more precise.” In a world that is continually “greening” itself, Lazor’s efficient approach is appealing. “It is a little like the auto industry,” says Lazor. “A series of component parts are supplied by specialized manufacturers and we kit them together to install on site. Or we aggregate them in our shop; things like windows and doors, cladding and structural wood are all assembled or ready to assemble. It is not rocket science, we just make it easy to source and build.”

For Lazor and his clients, simplicity across the duration of the project also contributes to accountability in terms of sourcing materials. “We use what we believe to be the most responsible materials, both in terms of origin and life cycle,” says Lazor. “Ipé is great because it will last forever. It is incredibly durable, and so dense. Plus, when you buy it from a responsible source you are supporting well-managed forestry.”

By making the fabrication of the entire home essentially a one-shop vertically integrated operation, from design to documentation, fabrication and fulfillment, FlatPak has created a simple and elegant option for custom-built modern homes. IW international wood

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Buyers Guide IWPA’s Membership Directory highlights the leading suppliers to the North American market of hardwood and softwood lumber, flooring, decking, veneer, plywood and composite wood products. This one-stop resource guide also provides contact information for ports, shipping companies, third-party certifiers and others that are helping to advance international trade in wood products.

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Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. New York, New York (United States) Tel: 212-493-7819 Fax: 212-493-7280 chris.dietrich@bbh.com www.bbh.com Canaveral Port Authority Cape Canaveral, Florida (United States) Tel: 321-783-7831 ext. 211 Fax: 321-783-3748 cpa.cargo@portcanaveral.com www.portcanaveral.com Chaffin and Associates, Inc. San Marcos, California (United States) Tel: 760-591-9957 Fax: 760-591-9754 jchaffin@chaffin-inc.com www.chaffin-law.com Coastal Cargo Company, Inc. New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) Tel: 504-587-1200 Fax: 504-587-1226 dhw@jkgroup.com www.jkgroup.com Delaware River Stevedores, Inc. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) Tel: 215-440-4100 Fax: 215-925-8895 ryoungren@d-r-s.com www.d-r-s.com E.C. Colley Warehouse Corp.

New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) Tel: 504-581-7733 Fax: 504-581-6688 eccolley@colleywarehouse.com www.colleywarehouse.com Fr. Meyer’s Sohn North America LLC Newport Beach, California (United States) Tel: 949-732-7120 Fax: 949-732-7140 carlos.garcia@fms-logistics.com www.fms-logistics.com Georgia Ports Authority Savannah, Georgia (United States) Tel: 912-964-3958 Fax: 912-964-3869 mtroughton@gaports.com www.gaports.com

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800-971-7896 Fax: 305-742-2220

604-687-2254 Fax: 604-682-4691

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336-852-7721 Fax: 336-808-1330

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800-570-3566 Fax: 503-238-2671

251-578-4604 Fax: 251-578-6844

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Vancouver, British Columbia (Canada)

Canusa Wood Products Ltd.

Nazareth, Pennsylvania

C.F. Martin & Co.

Greensboro, North Carolina

Cranbury, New Jersey

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Bozovich USA

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504-828-0943 Fax: 504-828-0946

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Metairie, Louisiana

appiwood@silcom.com

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662-252-1862 Fax: 662-252-1888

800-351-9736 Fax: 901-853-5028

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Grover, North Carolina

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Dean Hardwoods, Inc. www.diamonddecking.com sales@diamonddecking.com www.dlhusa.com dlhusa@dlh-group.com

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DVK-Del Valle, Kahman & Company, Inc.

East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc.

Elof Hansson Inc. www.eghardwoods.com info@eghardwoods.com www.feaco.com info@feaco.com

Far East American, Inc. www.frosthardwood.com bhf@frosthardwood.com www.gwv.com gwvmtl@aol.com

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Gross Veneer Sales, Inc. www.hollandsw.com info@hollandsw.com www.homelegend.com officemanager@homelegend.com

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IndusParquet Exotic Hardwood Flooring

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International Forest Products Corp.

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Beaverton, Oregon

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Calhoun, Georgia

Houston, Texas

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High Point, North Carolina

Poway, California

Global Plywood & Lumber, Inc.

Longueuil, Quebec (Canada)

San Diego, California

Frost Hardwood Lumber Co.

Los Angeles, California

Renton, Washington

Evergreen Hardwoods Inc.

Suwanee, Georgia

Sultan, Washington

Buena Park, California

Stoughton, Massachusetts

Downes & Reader Hardwood Co., Inc.

Greensboro, North Carolina

Metuchen, New Jersey

Diamond Hardwoods, Inc.

Leland, North Carolina

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International Specialties, Inc.

InterSomma LLC www.libertywoods.com info@libertywoods.com www.lumberliquidators.com asecter@lumberliquidators.com

Liberty Woods International, Inc.

Lumber Liquidators Inc.

www.mccathaytimber.com info@mccathaytimber.com www.mccauseylumber.com heleen@mccauseylumber.com www.alanmcilvain.com sales@alanmcilvain.com

McCathay Timber, Inc.

McCausey Lumber Company

Alan McIlvain Company www.mcilvain.com info@mcilvain.com www.medallionfp.com pgallagher@medallionfp.com www.medleyhardwoods.net alfredoh@medleyhardwoods.net www.metrofloors.com kpramhus@metrofloors.com www.mixtimber.com mix@mixtimber.com www.morelandcompany.com jasonn@morelandcompany.com www.moxontimbers.com shaynelachlan@moxontimbers.net www.newmanlumber.com info@newmanlumber.com www.overseashardwoods.com sales@overseashardwoods.com

Medallion Forest Products

Medley Hardwoods Inc.

Metropolitan Hardwood Flooring USA

MIX Timber Inc.

Moreland Co., USA

Moxon Timbers, Inc.

Newman Lumber Company

OHC, Inc.

336-299-7755 Fax: 336-299-4050 757-498-0186 Fax: 757-498-1075

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The Penrod Company

Greensboro, North Carolina

574-294-7511 Fax: 574-522-5213

Patriot Timber Products, Inc.

Elkhart, Indiana

www.patrickind.com piraccid@patrickind.com

251-330-7708 Fax: 251-457-7633

228-832-1899 Fax: 228-831-1149

800-662-9665 Fax: 540-869-5656

800-397-7769 Fax: 941-953-5180

607-753-0107 Fax: 607-758-7407

253-479-3907 Fax: 253-479-3948

305-887-1115 Fax: 305-887-5706

503-288-5002 Fax: 503-288-5511

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702-565-7756 Fax: 702-565-3264

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800-367-7054 Fax: 760-438-8018

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Mobile, Alabama

Gulfport, Mississippi

Winchester, Virginia

Sarasota, Florida

Naples, Florida

Kent, Washington

Medley, Florida

Portland, Oregon

White Marsh, Maryland

J. Gibson McIlvain Company

Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania

Roseville, Michigan

Chicago, Illinois

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Henderson, Nevada

Lynn-Nusantara Inc.

Toano, Virginia

Carlsbad, California

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901-853-4620 Fax: 901-221-0057

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Plywood & Door Mfrs. Corp.

Pollmeier Inc.

www.rexlumber.com salesinfo@rexlumber.com

www.reitzhardwoods.com hreitz@reitzhardwoods.com

www.robertweedplywood.com websitemail@robertwoodplywood.com www.getwood.com scottree@aol.com

Robert Weed Plywood Corp.

Roberts Plywood

www.sabrainternational.com brette@sabrainternational.com

Sabra International

www.shamrockbm.com dwohler@shamrockbm.com www.sitco.com sales@sitco.com www.solbuilding.com info@solbuilding.com

Sitco Lumber Company

Sol Building Materials Corp.

www.swanerhardwood.com gary@swanerhardwood.com www.taracapacific.com taraca@taracapacific.com

Swaner Hardwood Company

Taraca Pacific, Inc.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Thompson Mahogany Company

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Taraca Pacific, Inc.

San Francisco, California

Burbank, California

www.thomahog.com info@thomahog.com

www.taracapacific.com woztaraca@yahoo.com

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Tiverton, Rhode Island

St. Angelo Hardwoods, Inc.

El Paso, Texas

Desoto, Texas

Portland, Oregon

Shamrock Trading

Phoenix, Arizona

Samling USA

Miami Beach, Florida www.samlingusa.com annb@samlingusa.com

www.roblumco.com rlcnola@roblumco.com

New Orleans, Louisiana

Robinson Lumber Company, Inc.

Deer Park, New York

Bristol, Indiana

ken.nelson@rifp.com

Glen Allen, Virginia

Richmond International Forest Products www.rifp.com

Acton, Massachusetts

Rex Lumber Company

Wilmington, Delaware

Reitz Hardwoods LLC

Stevensville, Maryland

PRS Guitars Ltd.

Portland, Oregon

Union, New Jersey

www.prsguitars.com hreitz@prsguitars.com

www.pittsburghforest.com troyhalo@pittsburghforest.com

Pittsburgh Forest Products Co.

McMurray, Pennsylvania

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www.ironwoods.com info@ironwoods.com www.timberwolfusa.com info@timberwolfusa.com www.totemfp.com lbrittner@totemsteel.com www.tradeleaf.com info@tradeleaf.com

Timber Holdings International

Timberwolf Tropical Hardwoods

Totem Forest Products

TradeLeaf LLC www.tradelink-group.com usa@tradelink-group.com www.tradelink-group.com uk@tradelink-group.com www.troutriverlumber.com johnbarber@troutriverlumber.com inquiries@tumac.com www.tumac.com www.ucsforestgroup.com info@ucsforestgroup.com

Tradelink Wood Products Ltd.

Trout River Lumber LLC

Tumac Lumber Company

UCS Forest Group

www.usply.net raddick@aol.com www.veneertech.com jvarner@veneertech.com

USPly Trading Company

Veneer Technologies, Inc.

Inverness, Florida

Worldwide Building Products Corp. jeff.barnes@worldwidebuilding.com

352-341-5500 Fax: 352-341-1500

www.caribbeanheartpine.com 912-231-0909 rdavis@woodproductsinternationalinc.com Fax: 912-234-2575

Savannah, Georgia

Wood Products International

574-293-0566 Fax: 574-294-4694

800-453-3554 Fax: 503-848-9039

woodparts@aol.com

www.woodbrokerage.com connelly@woodbrokerage.com

905-792-9797 Fax: 905-792-2096

412-384-3900 Fax: 412-384-3955

336-288-8184 Fax: 336-288-2027

252-223-6359 Fax: 252-223-3511

305-722-6622 Fax: 305-722-6623

905-593-9918 Fax: 905-814-0090

905-814-8000 Fax: 905-814-8788

503-226-6661 Fax: 503-273-2653

434-645-2600 Fax: 434-645-2603

Elkhart, Indiana

Wood Parts International

Lake Oswego, Oregon

Wood Brokerage International

Brampton, Ontario (Canada)

Weston Premium Woods www.westonpremiumwoods.com info@westonpremiumwoods.com

http://home.earthlink.new/~welcoth tom_h@nilco.net

West Elizabeth Lumber

Elizabeth, Pennsylvania

cmengel@live.com

Greensboro, North Carolina

VM International LLC

Newport, North Carolina

Medley, Florida

sales@ucsglobal.com

Toronto, Ontario (Canada)

UCS Global-Toronto & Shenzhen, China www.ucsglobal.com

Toronto, Ontario (Canada)

Portland, Oregon

Crewe, Virginia

44 (0) 20-7460-7788 Fax: 44 (0) 20-7460-7799

336-230-2220 Fax: 336-230-2207

212-595-1371 Fax: 212-202-3542

877-467-7808 Fax: 503-467-7808

CUMARU

London (United Kingdom)

Greensboro, North Carolina

Tradelink Wood Products Inc.

New York, New York

Portland, Oregon

410-770-4435 Fax: 410-770-9553

414-445-8989 Fax: 414-445-9155

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Investment Opportunities in Ghana’s Forestry Sector

• Become an export trader in ‘verified legal’ wood products from Ghana without owning a Sawmill

• Establish commercial tree plantations on Government Lands allocated within selected Forest Reserves in Ghana

• Build Tourist Lodges on Government Lands earmarked within the busiest ecotourism locations in Ghana

• The Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission is mandated to ensure the conservation, sustainable management and development of Ghana's wildlife resources.

Ghana Forestry Commission Unit 4, Granard Business Centre, Bunns Lane, Mill Hill, London, NW7 2DQ, United Kingdom email: tiddlondon@ghanatimber.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)208 906 9560 Fax: +44 (0)208 906 9570

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4940-280-1440 Fax: 4940-280-14427

www.fwbarth.com info@barthshamburg.de

60-89-612233 Fax: 60-89-612607

www.cymao.com cymao@cymao.com

Sandakan, Sabah (Malaysia)

www.focuslumber.com.my focuskk@tm.net.my

Focus Lumber Sdn. Bhd.

www.ghanatimber.org info@tidd.fcghana.com

Ghana Forestry Commission

5541-3019-2001 Fax: 5541-3019-2001 305-600-2387 Fax: 305-437-8045 4141-767-0303 Fax: 4141-767-0372

www.globalforest.com.br globalforest@globalforest.com.br www.holz-international.com ingryd.taracena@holz-international.com www.interholco.ch emmi.herger@interholco.ch

Global Forest Lumber Company

Panama City (Panama)

Baar, Zurich (Switzerland)

Interholco AG

Holz International

Curitiba, PR (Brazil)

tiddlondon@ghanatimber.co.uk

44-208-906-9560 Fax: 44-208-906-9570

233-21-221315 Fax: 233-21-220818

86-21-54893839 Fax: 86-21-54893837

592-226-9848 Fax: 592-226-2832

60-88-242257/8/9 Fax: 60-88-242169

593-2-268-8806 Fax: 593-2-268-3680

852-2114-2133 Fax: 852-2114-2166

London (England)

Ghana Forestry Commission (London Office) www.ghanatimber.org

Accra (Ghana)

jianguo_lu@hotmail.com

Shanghai (China)

Future (Timber) Trading Company Ltd.

Georgetown (Guyana)

Forest Products Association of Guyana

Likas, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) www.fpaguyana.org fpasect@guyana.net.gy

www.sandeplywood.com sebastian@endesabotrosa.com

ENDESA - BOTROSA

Quito (Ecuador)

SIL@sundartimber.com

prince@chinawood.net.cn

Kwun Tong (Hong Kong)

Dongguan Sundart Timber Products Co., Ltd

Dalian, Liaoning Province (China)

Dalian Prince International Trading Co., Ltd. www.chinawood.net.cn

Cymao Plywood Sdn. Bhd. 86-411-62771084 Fax: 86-411-62771832

787-783-1919 Fax: 787-782-9235

castellexport@prtc.net

San Juan, P.R. (Puerto Rico)

Castell Export Corporation

www.boa-franc.com lumberbuyers@boa-franc.com

418-227-1181 Fax: 418-227-1188

331-4342-4200 Fax: 331-4342-5522

www.atibt.com sec@atibt.com

62-2157-11290 Fax: 62-2157-33017

5541-3225-4358 Fax: 5541-3225-4358

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St. Georges, Quebec (Canada)

Boa-Franc

Hamburg (Germany)

F.W. Barth Co. GmbH

Paris (France)

sekretariat@apkindo.org

www.abimci.com.br abimci@abimci.com.br

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ATIBT (Assn Technique Int’l des Bois Tropicaux)

Subroto, Jakarta (Indonesia)

APKINDO (Indonesian Wood Panel Assn)

Curitiba, PR (Brazil)

ABIMCI (Brazilian Assn of Mech Processed Timber)

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919-303-8027 Fax: 919-303-8040 55-11-3595-9926 Fax: 55-11-3064-0176

www.kligroups.com oppinc@aol.com www.braber.com dbernier@braber.com

International Wood Products, Inc.

www.jayatiasa.net sales@jayatiasa.net www.kaochuanwoodwork.com kaochuan@kaochuanwoodwork.com www.lionex.biz info@lionex.biz

Jiaxing Kaochuan Woodwork Co. Ltd

Lionex (M) Sdn. Bhd. www.mtc.com.my council@mtc.com.my www.mtib.gov.my info@mtib.gov.my

Malaysian Timber Industry Board

502-2384-9491/92 Fax: 502-2384-9444

www.megamaderas.com rrios@megamaderas.com

Guatemala (Guatemala) www.mpveneers.com mpveneer@airtelmail.in www.nhgtimber.co.uk sales@nhgtimber.co.uk

NHG Timber Ltd. www.novausawood.com john@novafp.com.br www.novausawood.com steve.getsiv@comcast.net www.olameurope.com timber@olameurope.com www.patelwoodsyndicate.com bhpatel@vsnl.com www.kligroups.com buniadi@kligroups.com

Nova USA Wood Products LLC

Olam International Ltd.

Patel Wood Syndicate

PT. Kayu Lapis Indonesia

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Jakarta (Indonesia)

Mumbai (India)

Singapore (Singapore)

62-21-5306448 Fax: 62-21-5301575

91-22-2683-3377 Fax: 91-22-2684-2660

65-63394100 Fax: 65 63399755

503-419-6407 Fax: 216-373-4931

206-501-4432 Fax:55-41-3288-1115

44 (0) 208-651-4030 Fax: 44 (0) 208-651-0913

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Portland, Oregon (USA)

Curitiba, PR (Brazil)

Nova USA Wood Products LLC

Surrey (United Kingdom)

Bhopal, MP (India)

MP Veneers Pvt. Ltd.

Mega Maderas, S.A.

91-755-2462351, 2461243 Fax: 91-755-2468197

60-88-517030 Fax: 60-88-538620

www.mccorry.com info@mccorry.com

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah (Malaysia)

McCorry & Co. Limited

41-22-300-5258 Fax: 41-22-300-5355

thomas@mbs-trading.com

603-9282-2235 Fax: 603-9200-3769

603-9281-1999 Fax: 603-9282-8999

603-4043-8869 Fax: 603-4043-8857

86-573-84646168 Fax: 86-573-84646038

6084-213255 Fax: 6084-213855/212084

Geneva (Switzerland)

MBS Trading

Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)

Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)

Malaysian Timber Council

Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)

Zhejiang Province (China)

Sibu, Sarawak (Malaysia)

AFRICAN MAHAGONY

Jaya Tiasa Timber Products Sdn. Bhd.

Sao Paulo, SP (Brazil)

IPA Wood Flooring

Apex, North Carolina (USA)

81-45-223-1110 Fax: 81-45-223-1121

www.itto.or.jp itto@itto.or.jp

Yokohama, Minato-Mirai (Japan)

International Tropical Timber Organization

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www.romealegnami.com info@romealegnami.com

Romea Legnami S.P.A. www.rougier.fr auguin@rougier.fr www.sta.org.my sta@sta.org.my

Sarawak Timber Association

www.timber.sca.com michael.wicklund@sca.com

SCA Forest Products AB

www.sgknordic.com sergei.kotov@sgknordic.com

SGK Nordic, SIA

www.slvbolivia.com steve.reister@slvbolivia.com

Southern Lumber & Veneer (SLV)

852-2543-1943 Fax: 852-2854-1728 31-38-331-6444 Fax: 31-38-332-2040 45-33-13888 Fax: 45-33-913788

www.vastolegno.com info@vastolegno.com www.vicwoodtimber.com.cn vicwood@vicwood.com www.wijma.com g.burgman@wijma.com www.woodbois.dk info@woodbois.dk

Vasto Legno SpA

Central Hong Kong (China)

AE Kampen (The Netherlands)

Frederiksberg (Denmark)

Moscow (Russia)

Woodbridge International

WoodBois International

Wijma Lumber, Inc.

Vicwood Development Ltd.

Milan (Italy)

www.rusexportles.ru info@rusexportles.ru

3902-344-684 Fax: 3902-331-4270

www.tropicalwoods.com.br tropicalwoods@tropicalwoods.com.br

Tropical Woods International Ltda.

Belém, Pará (Brazil)

74-956-603462 Fax: 74-956-287197

55-91-4009-0280 Fax: 55-91-3236-2742

41-91-911-6816 Fax: 41-91-911-6801

www.technowood.us.com info@technowood.us.com

Technowood (UK) LLP

London (England)

stordco@yahoo.com

233-22-410141 Fax: 516-432-8181

541-285-5563 Fax: 591-3-923-2925

6085-604599 Fax: 6085-604555

371-29372621 Fax: 371-67277520

809-904-9777 Fax: 809-732-8097

250-717-5990 Fax: 250-717-5707

6082-443477 Fax: 6082-442691

6082-332-222 Fax: 6082-487-888 / 999

Tema (Ghana)

Stordco International

Warnes (Bolivia)

alvinyii@shinyang.com.my

Miri, Sarawak (Malaysia)

Shin Yang Plywood Sdn. Bhd.

Riga (Latvia)

alockward@ges.com.do

Panama City (Panama)

Schafer Trading Inc.

Sundsvall (Sweden)

pusaka@po.jaring.my

Kuching, Sarawak (Malaysia)

Sarawak Timber Industry Dev. Corp. (STIDC) www.pusaka.gov.my

Kuching, Sarawak (Malaysia)

Paris (France)

Rougier International S.A.

Gambarare di Mira (30034) Venice (Italy)

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62-21-5270577 Fax: 62-21-5270578

www.tasply.com tasply@gmail.com

Jakarta (Indonesia)

PT. Tanjung Selatan Makmur Jaya

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AHC Craig Imports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-351-9736. . . . . . . .www.craiglumber.com

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American Hardwood Export Council . . . . . . 703-435-2900 . . . . . . .www.ahec.org

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American Lumber Company . . . . . . . . . . . . 888-438-7888 . . . . . . .www.alumber.com

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American Pacific Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 662-252-1862 . . . . . . . .www.americanpac.com

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American Pacific Plywood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 805-688-7919. . . . . . . .email: appiwood@silcom.com

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Argo Fine Imports, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 504-828-0943 . . . . . . .www.argofineimports.com

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Baillie Lumber Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 716-649-2850. . . . . . . .www.baillie.com

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Bozovich USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251-578-4604 . . . . . . . .www.bozovich.com

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Bridgewell Resources LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-570-3566 . . . . . . .www.bridgewellres.com

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Brookside Veneers Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 609-409-1311 . . . . . . . .www.veneers.com

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Cikel America,LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-971-7896 . . . . . . . .www.cikelusa.com

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Del Valle, Kahman & Company, Inc. . . . . . . 714-522-3100 . . . . . . . .www.dvkco.com

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Delaware River Stevedores, Inc. . . . . . . . . . 215-440-4100 . . . . . . . .www.d-r-s.com

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Diamond Hardwoods, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-635-0739 . . . . . . .www.diamonddecking.com

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DLH Nordisk, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336-852-8341. . . . . . . .www.dlhusa.com

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East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc. . . . . . . . . . 360-793-3754. . . . . . . .www.eastteak.com

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Save.Sell.

Elof Hansson, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-614-7896 . . . . . . . .www.elofhansson.com

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Georgia Ports Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 912-964-3958. . . . . . . .www.gaports.com

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Ghana Forestry Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-208-906-9560 . . . .www.ghanatimber.org

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Global Forest Lumber Company . . . . . . . . . 5541-3019-2001 . . . . . .www.globalforest.com.br

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Interholco AG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4141-767-0303 . . . . . . .www.interholco.ch

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International Specialties, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 901-853-4620. . . . . . . .www.intlspecialties.com

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InterSomma LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 954-543-4444 . . . . . . .www.intersomma.com

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Liberty Woods International, Inc. . . . . . . . . 800-367-7054 . . . . . . . .www.libertywoods.com

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M.P. Veneers Pvt. Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91-755-2462351 . . . . . .www.mpveneers.com

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Malaysian Timber Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-9281-1999 . . . . . . .www.mtc.com.my

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Alan McIlvain Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610-485-6600 . . . . . . .www.alanmcilvain.com

Imagine… you and 250 business executives

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J. Gibson McIlvain Company . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-335-9600 . . . . . . .www.mcilvain.com

from 25 countries, representing overseas producers, U.S. importers, distributors and manufacturers of hardwoods and softwoods, along with service providers, all meeting to discuss business opportunities and learn compliance information regarding new laws and regulations.

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Medley Hardwoods Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305-887-1115 . . . . . . . .www.medleyhardwoods.net Newman Lumber Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228-832-1899 . . . . . . . .www.newmanlumber.com Pollmeier Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-452-5800 . . . . . . .www.pollmeier.com

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Port of Baltimore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-385-4453. . . . . . . .www.marylandports.com

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Port of Port Arthur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409-983-2011 . . . . . . . .www.portofportarthur.com

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Premiere Finishing & Coating . . . . . . . . . . . 336-349-1994. . . . . . . .www.prefinishfloors.com

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Rex Lumber Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-263-0055 . . . . . . .www.rexlumber.com

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Robinson Lumber Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . 504-895-6377 . . . . . . .www.roblumco.com

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Romea Legnami S.P.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39-041-5629811 . . . . . .www.romealegnami.com

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Sarawak Timber Association. . . . . . . . . . . . 6082-332-222. . . . . . . .www.sta.org.my

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Shorepoint Insurance Services . . . . . . . . . . 714-430-0035 . . . . . . .www.shorepointinsurance.com

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South Jersey Port Corporation . . . . . . . . . . 856-757-4927 . . . . . . . .www.southjerseyport.com

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Swaner Hardwood Company . . . . . . . . . . . . 818-953-5350. . . . . . . .www.swanerhardwood.com

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Timber Products Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 541-744-4255 . . . . . . . .www.timberproducts.com

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Timberwolf Tropical Hardwoods . . . . . . . . . 877-709-9663 . . . . . . . .www.timberwolfusa.com

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TradeLeaf LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212-595-1371 . . . . . . . .www.tradeleaf.com

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Tradelink Wood Products Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 336-230-2220 . . . . . . .www.tradelink-group.com

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U*C Coatings Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 716-833-9366 . . . . . . .www.uccoatings.com

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UCS Forest Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-814-8000 . . . . . . .www.ucsforestgroup.com

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Wood Brokerage International. . . . . . . . . . . 800-453-3554 . . . . . . .www.woodbrokerage.com

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