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SR WOOD RECEIVES FSC CERTIFICATION

SR Wood, Inc. recently announced formal approval to manufacture and sell FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified wood veneer sheet products. The natural wood collection, marketed as CraftWood, offers manufacturers, millworks and craftsmen a first-of-its-kind certified veneer sheet product. The certification will help promote environmental conservation and sustainable forestry.

“To our knowledge, we are the first to manufacture FSC certified veneer sheet products,” said SR Wood vice president Brian Heil. “With demand for green materials being consistently presented by customers, we offer a unique set of green options.”

CraftWood products, which are available as FSC certified, include CraftWood paperbacked sheets (5 mil, 10 mil, 20 mil), CraftWood All Wood Edge sheets (2 ply), and CraftWood Peel and Stick sheets (PSA).

SR Wood selected to certify its manufacturing facility and warehouse, centrally located in Clarksville, Ind. “Our central location in the United States. has allowed us to receive considerable green activity from both East Coast and West Coast firms,” stated Bob Thornton, SR Wood sales manager.

CraftWood is a popular upgrade for both raw veneer faces and architectural plywood panels. Raw faces can be fragile and telegraph imperfections, while sturdier architectural panels have come under assault from environmental activists and lawmakers alike for high levels of formaldehyde, substantial wood use, and high energy consumption to manufacture and transport.

Unlike raw faces and architectural plywood, CraftWood is comprised of a strong lightweight two-piece construction: thin veneer and a lightweight backer. By adding the thin backer, increased levels of flexibility and strength are achieved using minimal material and energy.

By removing the need for a heavy plywood panel, significantly less wood fiber is consumed to manufacture CraftWood. No composite wood is present, automatically placing CraftWood in compliance with California’s proposed stringent CARB standards. Additionally, its lightweight construction involves less energy both to manufacture and transport, resulting in lower transportation costs.

CraftWood sheets are also Class “A” flame-rated (ASTM E-84) and, despite being true natural wood, are flexible enough to achieve
a 90-degree radius.

For more information contact SR Wood at (812) 288-9200.

FSC CERTIFICATION FOR ALPI POPLAR

Alpi Spa, an international industrial group operating in the field of wood processing and transformation, has obtained certification covering the use of poplar for the production of multilaminar wood in accordance with FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) standards.

With this important certificate, number SGS-COC-004194, Alpi Spa is taking a step forward in its environment strategy and is clearly demonstrating its commitment to achieving excellence in the use of natural resources.

As a result, Alpi Spa is now able to provide its customers the world over with FSC certified multilaminar wood veneers, also in HPL version. Alpi Spa is also committed to promoting awareness among its poplar suppliers and encouraging them to further expand the wooded areas managed according to the FSC criteria.

The trademark of the Forest Stewardship Council indicates that the wood used to make the product comes from forests which are well managed according to strict environmental, social and economic standards and from other controlled sources.

SHENANDOAH CABINETRY®, AMERICAN WOODMARK® WIN 2008 AWARDS FOR DESIGN EXCELLENCE

Shenandoah Cabinetry®, sold exclusively at Lowe’s, and American Woodmark®, sold exclusively at The Home Depot, have received Design Journal Awards for Design Excellence (ADEX) in the cabinetry category. Shenandoah received the Platinum Award for its Solana Collection® in White Thermo Foil, and American Woodmark received the Gold Award for its StorageSystems program.

The annual ADEX Awards is the largest and most prestigious awards competition for furnishings in the architecture and design industry. Design Journal, a national trade publication for interior design professionals, sponsors the ADEX awards for products exhibiting superior design based on form, function and style. Products are judged by an anonymous panel of professionals representing a cross section of the design industry.

“We strive for excellence in cabinetry design and are honored that our efforts have been recognized by such an esteemed publication,” says Bryan Earl, vice president of corporate and marketing communications for American Woodmark Corporation. “Winning an award such as the ADEX endorses our company’s dedication to developing stylish and functional cabinetry products that fulfill the needs of both designers and consumers.”

This year’s ADEX Awards attracted more than 500 companies submitting approximately 2,000 innovative new products. Each category has potential for three award levels: platinum, gold or silver. Judges award points in several categories for each entry. Total points earned determine each product’s score. Minimum scores are needed to qualify for awards. Winners will be published in the summer issue of Design Journal.

PACKSIZE RECEIVES ERNST & YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR 2008 AWARD, UTAH REGION

Packsize, a manufacturer of a hardware and software box making systems and the global leader in On-Demand Packaging, received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2008 Award in the manufacturing/distribution category. According to Ernst & Young LLP, the award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are building and leading dynamic, growing businesses. Packsize was selected by an independent panel of judges, and the award was presented at a gala event at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel & Towers on June 13.

As an award recipient, Packsize is now eligible for consideration for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2008 national program. Award recipients in several national categories, as well as the overall national Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award recipient, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, Calif., on Nov. 15. The awards are the culminating event of the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum, the nation’s most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies.

INTERNSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH AWFS AND YFA

College students taking courses in woodworking, furniture design or manufacturing can now apply for full- and part-time internships with industry companies located in Southern California, improving their career opportunities on graduation.

The internship program has been initiated by the Young Furniture Associates (YFA), a chapter of the Association of Woodworking and Furnishings Suppliers (AWFS), one of the largest trade associations representing companies that supply the home and commercial furnishings industry.

El Camino College, Torrance, Calif., offers students three credits for the internship.

Cerritos College, Long Beach City College and Los Angeles Trade Tech College(LATTC) are considering similar support.

Companies interested in providing an internship must become a member of AWFS or YFA. Any company in the woodworking, upholstery, bedding or related industries is eligible. For more information regarding membership, contact AWFS at (800) 946-2937.

For more information or to obtain an application for the internship program, companies and students should go to www.awfs.org.