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EXPO 2009 June 11-13, 2009 in New Orleans
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May 29, 2009 Magazine Showcases Southern Pine Flooring
Contributing editor Tim Snyder writes, “We chose southern yellow pine for the Woodcraft Magazine workshop floor for a number of reasons. First, it’s affordable and widely available. The 1 x 6 tongue-and-groove boards cost just under $3 per square foot in our neighborhood. Even though southern yellow pine is a softwood, this flooring offers an excellent combination of durability, strength, and resiliency – which probably explains why it’s been used for centuries as flooring in residential and commercial buildings.”
Can’t get much higher praise than that. The publication’s staff uses the workshop to build and photograph many of the projects featured in the magazine, so the flooring will be seen in the magazine for years to come. Richard Wallace, SFPA’s vice president of communications, worked with Woodcraft Magazine on the project. The flooring was donated by Grizzly Forest Products of South Carolina. |
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SFPA President Visits Member Companies SFPA President Digges Morgan recently visited with representatives of Active and Affiliate member companies in several states to update them on the association’s activities and services. “We like to stay in touch and visit our members in their office and mill locations to bring them up-to-date on SFPA’s activities and programs,” Digges said. Visits were made to Lampe & Malphrus Lumber Company and Toney Lumber Company, both in North Carolina; Wood Preservers Inc. in Virginia; and Deltic Timber Corporation, Potlatch, Ray White Lumber Company and Weyerhaeuser, all in Arkansas. Richard Wallace, SFPA’s vice president of communications, joined Digges for the Arkansas visits. Additional member visits are planned later in the year. Meanwhile, members who would like detailed information on the association’s activities should contact Digges at 504/443-4464, ext. 215, or dmorgan@sfpa.org. |
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Things to See and Do in New Orleans
Most of you coming to New Orleans
for SFPA’s Midyear Meeting June 9-10 are
well-acquainted with the city and its charms, but here’s a quick reminder
about some things to see and do while in town. Of course, there’s the
French
Quarter
with its multitude of restaurants, shops and entertainment venues. And
there’s
Last but not least, don’t forget to schedule time to take in one of the premier trade shows in the forest products industry – SFPA’s EXPO 2009. Right down the street from the Westin, EXPO offers the latest available in machinery and technology. Plus, for every four people your group registers, a fifth person can attend for free. To take advantage of the offer, contact EXPO Director Eric Gee at 504/443-4464, ext. 214, or egee@sfpa.org. See you in N’Awlins! |
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Newsletter Reports on Real Outdoor Living Progress Members can keep up with developments in the Real Outdoor Living campaign through a monthly newsletter launched this week. The campaign is being coordinated by the Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association’s Southern Pine Awareness Network to promote outdoor applications for wood and targets consumers and homeowners. The effort is primarily funded by a grant secured by the Southern Pine Council – a joint initiative of SFPA and SLMA. Click here to view this month’s issue. SFPA members who would like to receive the newsletter can subscribe by contacting SLMA Director of Communications and Public Relations Wendy Burnett at wendy@slma.org. |
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