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Market and mill update on a “new” western hardwood lumber - Pacific Albus … plus Appalachian hardwood markets in the we

Market and mill update on a “new” western hardwood lumber - Pacific Albus … plus Appalachian hardwood markets in the west. GreenWood Tree Farm – View from I-84. Sawmill. Head Rig Saw – 18 logs per minute. Curve Gang Saw. Head Rig Saw Outfeed. Edger Infeed.

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Market and mill update on a “new” western hardwood lumber - Pacific Albus … plus Appalachian hardwood markets in the we

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  1. Market and mill update on a “new” western hardwood lumber - Pacific Albus … plus Appalachian hardwood markets in the west.

  2. GreenWood Tree Farm – View from I-84

  3. Sawmill

  4. Head Rig Saw – 18 logs per minute

  5. Curve Gang Saw Head Rig Saw Outfeed

  6. Edger Infeed

  7. Edger- Capable of edging 60 pieces per minute

  8. Resaw

  9. Curve Gang Saw |Head Rig |Resaw |Edger

  10. Green Sorter

  11. Sticker Stacker Building

  12. Sticker Stacker

  13. Kilns , Planer & Warehouse

  14. Abrasive Planer

  15. Sorter Abrasive Planer

  16. Four System Conditions Reducing our dependence on mining and fossil fuels. Reducing our dependence on unnatural substances. (synthetics) Reducing our dependence on nature consuming activities. Increasing efficiencies and social equality

  17. TNS FRAMEWORK View of the Current Situation (The "Funnel") Increasing demand for building products Decreasing supply of non-renewable building products

  18. JTS Teams Water Air WET CAT PD & PT E-Team Energy Product PET Materials Waste Recycle Grant Writing Sustainability Matters JAT Adopt a-Hwy. Community

  19. Eco Indicators

  20. How TNS/JTS has improved our triple bottom line (social, environmental and financial) • 1998 Klamath Falls: Various projects, sander dust reuse, heat exchanger, new 300 hp motor… => $ 750,000 + savings /year • 2001 Kane:Replacing old compressorswith new and mill sawdust sold => $ 81,000 savings / year • 2001 Chester:More efficient use of log yard transportation methods and equipment => $ 42,000 savings / year • 2001 Portland Office: Double sided printing, junk mail returned, less paper faxing => $ 818 savings / year • 2002 Lakeview and Klamath Falls:Energy efficiency with back pressure turbine => $ 500,000 savings /year • Natural Step Total Savings ≈$1,373,818/year • Total savings to date ≈ $6 million+

  21. Sapwood – Clear & knotty Appearance grade - Mouldings, S4S, pattern stock, plantation shutters, picture frames, venetian blinds, ceiling grid, furniture Heart/Sapwood mixed – Clear one face & knotty Stain/Paint grade - Softwood Industrials/shop, RV other weight sensitive parts Heartwood - Clear & mostly knotty Stain/Paint grade - Softwood Industrials/shop, RV & other weight sensitive parts, pallet shook/packaging, core, treated applications including landscape timbers

  22. Practical Advantages and Physical Properties • Lightweight, straight grain, medium to fine texture, very light in color • Takes and holds paint, stain, and enamel exceptionally well • Ideal for machining, gluing, sanding, boring and turning • Hypo-allergenic for use in saunas • Edge-glues well; very stable due to very low radial/tangential shrinkage factor (1.16) • Economical transportation by rail, barge and truck • FSC “Pure” including mill residuals (chips, saw dust, bark) • Made in the USA. No issues with ports, lead times, exchange rates and ship fuel surcharges

  23. Products • Lumber: 4/4 - 8/4 thicknesses; lengths up to 13' (4 meters) • Kiln-dried lumber is surfaced two sides with an abrasive planer • Cants: Up to 6” x 8” x 13’ • S4S and millwork up to 8" wide • Pallet shook • Grades: WWPA, Industrials; NHLA, FAS, F1F, Select & Better, Commons and Frame grade • Proprietary grades also available to meet exact needs • Available kiln-dried, air-dried, heat treated or green

  24. Western Markets for Eastern Hardwoods • Quality • High Grade • Wide • Minimal sap • Color • Figured • Specified by architect/designer • FSC certified

  25. Eastern Markets for Western Hardwoods • Quality • Rustic Grade • Figured • Specified by architect/designer • Price • Frame grade Alder is about $250/MBF less than #1 Common Cherry

  26. Eastern Markets for Western Hardwoods • How to gain more market?? • Offer comparable grades to eastern hardwoods? • Increase visibility • Provide pricing to hardwood market reports • Promotion @ eastern shows • Promote to Architects/designers • Rustic - Ride Rustic Grade wave • Value – Provide a good value.

  27. Questions/Discussion

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