Posts Tagged ‘Wood’
AWC supports USDA study on using wood in green building
American Wood Council President Robert Glowinski issued the following statement regarding the study released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service on the benefits of using wood in green building construction.
“This study supports what we in the industry have long-advocated about the use of wood as a responsible choice for green building. Engagement by USDA and the Forest Service on issues related to green building is extremely welcome, and we commend Secretary Vilsack’s commitment to sound scientific study on the matter.
“The study, Science Supporting the Economic and Environmental Benefits of Using Wood and Wood Products in Green Building Construction, calls for supporting three industry initiatives that further USDA’s climate change mitigation and job creation objectives. We strongly endorse the support of the Forest Service for additional LCA research, technology transfer for wood use in the nonresidential sector, and to demonstrate the significant carbon-reducing benefits that accrue from wood product use.
“Life-cycle assessment has revealed significant environmental benefits associated with the use of wood, such as reduced greenhouse gas air emissions and the sequestration of carbon. Working forests are functional carbon sinks for communities across the country and provide economic incentives for landowners to maintain healthy forests rather than selling the property for development. The resulting wood products store carbon for life and net much lower air and water emissions than other building materials whose production is fossil-fuel intensive.
“Perhaps one of the most important findings is related to the current state of the economy and how using wood supports jobs. In addition to the obvious environmental benefits of maintaining working forests and producing wood products, the industry provides well-paying rural jobs, from forests to lumber yards. We hope that others in the industry and government will take note of these findings and support policy and regulations to protect the health of the industry.
“We appreciate all the work that the U.S. Forest Service has done and will continue to do in support of green building. The projects the Forest Service proposes to undertake can only serve to further enhance rural jobs and communities, and we will look forward to seeing the follow-up work related to this study.”
USDA study finds wood is a top green building material
The American Forest Foundation welcomed a new study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture showing that wood is a superior green building material, with environmental benefits that outweigh many other common building materials.
The study, “Science Supporting the Economic and Environmental Benefits of Using Wood and Wood Products in Green Building Construction,” analyzed a life-cycle assessment of green building materials. The USDA study found that growing, harvesting, transporting, manufacturing and using wood produces less air pollution – including greenhouse gasses – than concrete, steel and other material options.|
“Giving the green light to wood as the green building material should dramatically impact the market for sustainably grown wood in this country,” said AFF President Tom Martin. “Healthy forests need healthy markets, and the green building market is expected to grow to a $173 billion industry by 2015. Secretary Vilsack is a champion for working family forests and understands their importance to America’s rural economies.”
Timber Products to acquire Panel Products Division from Penrod Co.
Timber Products Co. reached an agreement to acquire the assets of the Panel Products Division from The Penrod Co.
Mike Clausen, Timber Products’ vice president of sales for the company’s Hardwood Plywood and International Division, will merge the Penrod Division into the Timber Products International Division.
“We are excited to expand our International Division with the Penrod acquisition which includes their sales team. We are enthusiastic about what this means to our customers and the tremendous growth potential this acquisition will bring to Timber Products. We look forward to providing Mike and his team with the resources necessary to realize Timber Products International’s full potential,” said Joe Gonyea III, chief operating officer at Timber Products.
“The sale to Timber Products of the assets of the Panel Division allows Penrod to refocus our energies in serving the clients of our Hardware Division, Engineered Wood Products Division and the international marketplace via our Export Division. We are delighted that our Panel Products Division will remain intact as a result of this transaction and I wish all the best for our former employees and to Timber Products,” said Carl Gade, president of The Penrod Co.
N.C. A&T wood residue survey underway
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University, Department of Biological Engineering is conducting a voluntary survey that is intended to provide a general assessment of the amounts and types of wood residues being produced. Participating in this research is voluntary. By completing and submitting this survey, the subject is giving his or her consent to participate in this study.
In which state/county is your company located? __________________________________
1. Which of the following types of wood waste do you produce and in what quantity?
Mixed Sawdust
< 1 ton/year
1-10 tons/year
10-20 tons/year
20-50 tons/year
50-100 tons/year
100-250 tons/year
250+ tons/year
Solid Wood Sawdust
< 1 ton/year
1-10 tons/year
10-20 tons/year
20-50 tons/year
50-100 tons/year
100-250 tons/year
250+ tons/year
Solid Wood Scrap
< 1 ton/year
1-10 tons/year
10-20 tons/year
20-50 tons/year
50-100 tons/year
100-250 tons/year
250+ tons/year
Manufactured Panel Scrap
< 1 ton/year
1-10 tons/year
10-20 tons/year
20-50 tons/year
50-100 tons/year
100-250 tons/year
250+ tons/year
2. What are you currently doing with the waste streams listed above?
Paying to dispose of in landfill
Paying for pickup to be re-used/recycled
Free pickup for re-use/recycle
Receiving income for pickup of recycle/re-use material
3. Do you currently use any of the waste streams listed above for any purpose?
Yes
No
4. If yes, please indicate which of the following catagories:
Heating
Power generation
Bedding for animals
Mulching/Composting
Manufacturing
Others
5. If you have other uses for waste streams please list them here:
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6. If you are currently paying for the removal of wood wastes please list the amount you are paying.
_______________ dollars per ton
_______________ dollars per week
_______________ dollars per year
7. If these wood wastes are mixed with other trash, how much of the total waste is wood waste (by weight)?
Less than 50%
50-80%
80-90%
90-95%
More than 95%
8. Please provide any additional information and comments you would like to share regarding wood residue streams including usage, market identification, company or government policy, and management issues.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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As a participant you will receive a summary of the results of this survey as a token of appreciation for your cooperation. If you would like to receive a summary of the information collected in this survey please include your name and address below. If you wish to request receipt of summary at a later date simply send a letter of request or an e-mail to the contact listed below.
For questions and concerns contact us at:
Phone: 336.334.7787
Fax: 336.334.7270
E-mail: ash@ncat.edu
Mail to:
Dr. Abolghasem Shahbazi
Room 107 Sockwell Hall
N.C. A&T University
Greensboro, NC 27411
Woodcraft accepting entries to ‘Rough Cut Uncut’ sweepstakes
Woodcraft Supply will fly one winner and a guest to the set of Tommy MacDonald’s new show as part of the “Rough Cut Uncut – Win a Day with Tommy Mac” sweepstakes.
The contest winner and guest will travel to Canton, Mass., in July to meet Tommy MacDonald and watch one day of filming for his new public television show, “Rough Cut – Woodworking with Tommy Mac.” The show, which first aired in October 2010, follows MacDonald to New England landmarks for project inspirations and then back to his workshop to create the woodworking projects.
Woodcraft will accept contest entries online, at stores or by mail until April 30. The contest is open to U.S. residents at least 18 years old with an entry limit of one per household. The winner and guest must be available to travel to Canton, Mass. between July 11 and July 29.
NHLA, University of Kentucky to offer drying training seminars
The National Hardwood Lumber Association, the University of Kentucky and the Ohio Valley Lumber Drying Association have joined together to offer a series of training seminars in drying during the month of April.
The primary instructor is Gene Wengert, author for CabinetMaker+FDM. All the classes will be held near Lexington and Louisville, Ky. A beginners drying class with a DH kiln for the lab sessions is scheduled for April 11-13. The OVLDA will hold a mill tour and technical session on April 14, and an advanced drying class is schedule for April 15. Contact Carroll Fackler for more information and registration.
American Wood Council disappointed in District Court’s extension for Boiler MACT ruling
American Wood Council president Robert Glowinski expressed disappointment in the D.C. District Court’s decision to grant a one-month extension for final rulemaking on the Maximum Achievable Control Technology for Industrial Boilers (Boiler MACT).
“EPA had clearly stated that they received a much greater than normal response in the comment period and in that process gathered data they had not previously had when drafting the initial rule. Given the volume of comments and data received, EPA made the sound decision to ask for more time. It is disappointing that the Court did not see fit to grant EPA’s request for a 15-month extension, forcing EPA to quickly put out a rule,” Glowinski said. “The American Wood Council worked diligently to help EPA achieve a sound regulation, and we hope EPA is able to issue a final rule that protects jobs and the environment.”
Woodcraft sponsors making of 12K wooden pens for troops
Pennsylvania Congressman Charlie Dent turns a pen for a soldier, as Roy Aber watches at the Allentown, Penn., Woodcraft store.
More than 12,000 handcrafted wooden pens are making their way to American service personnel actively deployed overseas or in rehabilitation facilities in the U.S., made by hundreds of volunteers who participated in Woodcraft’s seventh annual Turn for Troops National Turn-a-thon. Woodcraft store owners nationwide hosted the event the weekend prior to Veterans Day.
Newcomers to the pen turning event included Pennsylvania legislators, U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent and State Rep. Justin Simmons, who were invited to the Allentown, Penn., Woodcraft store by owners Mary and Ray Winkler. Like most volunteers, Congressman Dent and Rep. Simmons wrote personal notes to accompany their handcrafted pens.
Turn-a-thon events account for the majority of the handcrafted pens sent to troops, but volunteers such as Ernie Killingbeck turn pens throughout the year. Killingbeck, who turned 300 pens in the past two years, brings his pens to the Buffalo, N.Y., Woodcraft store where owner Sally Anderson ships them out as part of Turn for Troops program.
Since Woodcraft began the program seven years ago, more than 74,000 pens have been turned by volunteers.
Collins Companies, Renovo produce FSC-certified wooden bicycle
This R4 Pursuit from Renovo Hardwood Bicycles is made from The Collins Companies' FSC-certified wood.
The Collins Companies commissioned Renovo Hardwood Bicycles to build the company an FSC-certified wooden bicycle scheduled to debut at the Greenbuild International Conference in Chicago, Nov. 17-19. The bike is an R4 Pursuit model featuring a stiff, lightweight frame.
All of Renovo’s bikes are custom made – adjusting the stiffness and ride quality to the customer’s individual riding style and weight. Renovo is one of the few companies in the world that manufactures wood bicycles and it uses hollow frames to make them.
“We utilized a species combination of CollinsWood from the Collins Pennsylvania Forest including; Black Cherry, Hard Maple, and Birch [for this bike],” said Ken Wheeler, owner, Renovo Hardwood Bicycles.
Collins had the bike commissioned for one of its employees. “Although wood bicycles are still in their infancy, we are constantly exploring new ways to have CollinsWood incorporated into everyday products and we want our customers to explore new uses,” said Cameron Waner, marketing coordinator for The Collins Companies.
Knaack, Weather Guard offer free Ridgid vacuum with qualifying purchase
Knaack and Weather Guard are offering a free Ridgid Model WD1250 wet/dry vacuum with the purchase of $500 or more of any Knaack jobsite storage, or Weather Guard truck or van storage equipment.
The “Suck It Up!” promotion is valid for purchases made between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31, and all submissions must be received by Jan. 25, 2011.
