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May 11, 2007
Canadian softwood lumber imports to the United States decreased 3% in 2006 when compared to 2005, reports SFPA Economic Services Director Wade Camp. Texas, Georgia and Illinois were the top four U.S. destinations for Canadian imports during the past year (see chart). The top three importers after Canada are Germany, Chile, Sweden and Brazil. Canada continues to lead as the top source for softwood lumber imported into the United States. A complete report on 2006 softwood lumber imports into the United States is available in the members-only section of SFPA’s Web site at www.sfpa.org. The report breaks down imports by province and state of destination by volume and value. For more information, contact Wade at extension 217 or wcamp@sfpa.org. |
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Former QB Takes to the Air Again to Promote Raised Floors
SFPA affiliate
member and former NFL All-Pro and LSU quarterback Bert Jones
will once
again promote the merits of raised floor living in a new series of TV
commercials hitting the airwaves Wednesday.
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AIA Show Gives Professionals Access to Newest SP Info More than 24,000 architects, engineers, builders and building officials viewed the latest innovations in construction materials and techniques at the AIA National Convention and Design Expo last week in San Antonio. The Southern Pine Council and APA-The Engineered Wood Association shared a booth at the Expo, giving visitors an opportunity to learn about engineered wood products and Southern Pine solid wood products in one stop and keeping the two associations’ costs to a minimum. SFPA's Steve Bean, vice president of marketing, and Russell Richardson, industrial markets director, joined APA's Bruce Cordova in promoting wood products to more than 1,000 visitors to the booth. Many welcomed the chance to pick up new materials to replace the older, out-of-date brochures they were using. The Southern Pine Use Guide, Maximum Spans, Headers and Beams and Lumber Library CD were all popular choices. Most of the visitors were architects or worked in architectural offices as designers or specifiers, but a number of other professionals – including building officials, builders and home designers – also collected information or asked questions about wood. "We clearly saw the impact of the green movement at this show," Steve remarked. “Just about everyone promoted some type of a green message in their literature or booth design.” SPC’s message included an environmental display that illustrates the environmental benefits of using wood. “Several visitors stopped to read the information very carefully,” Steve reports. |
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Headquarters Makeover in Progress
A complete
and much-needed exterior overhaul
of the SFPA headquarters building is well under way. Since its dedication
in 1978, the 10,700 square-foot structure has withstood hurricanes and
scorching sun. All
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OSHA Recognizes SFPA Member for Safety Anthony Forest Products’ laminating plant in Washington, Ga., received the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s SHARP award last week (see news release). OSHA’s Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) recognizes small business employers who operate an exemplary safety and health management system. All six Anthony Forest Products facilities have now achieved SHARP status. “Anthony Forest Products is clearly committed to protecting the safety and health of its employees and, with today’s award, the company has set an extraordinary example for other U.S. manufacturers,” said Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA Edwin G. Foulke Jr. Anthony Forest Products has also been a frequent winner of SFPA’s Sawmill Safety Award. The 2006 awards will be presented during the general session of EXPO 2007 on June 22. The names of the 2006 Sawmill safety Award winners will be announced in next week’s newsletter. |
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The
commercials target audiences in several areas along the hurricane-prone
Mississippi Gulf Coast, many of whom are still struggling to rebuild after
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. “Raised wood-frame construction costs less –
looks better,” Bert says in one spot. “You don’t have to worry so much about
flooding and termites. Insurance is more affordable.” The Ehrhardt Group,
the agency that developed the Southern Pine Council’s Raised Floor Living
campaign, designed three 30-second TV spots to increase awareness of the
advantages of raised wood-frame construction and guide viewers to
exterior
siding (rough-sawn board and batten), generously provided by International
Paper, is being replaced. New windows were installed in the twin atriums,
addressing moisture problems that caused the original windows to fail and
the decay of some supporting floor joists. Workers have uncovered termite
damage and needed roof repairs that are being addressed with extensive use
of pressure-treated material. This week, painters began applying two coats
of a latex solid color stain, donated by Thomspon’s WaterSeal. Repairs to
walkways, steps, plus reinvigorating the entrance landscaping will
complete the renovation. “Last year, the SFPA board directed us to take
care of some long-overdue repairs and maintenance issues here at
headquarters,” said SFPA President Digges Morgan. “Members and staff will
be pleased with the results that will ensure the lasting value of the
building.” 
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