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Precision Sharpening Devices, Inc. is proud to announce the newest member of the "Bevel Buddy" family. With our customers in mind and our "What's best for the customer" focus, the new, innovative and highly requested, "Bevel Buddy Pneumatic" is here. The "Bevel Buddy Pneumatic" sharpener is designed for customers that use air tools, and for whole tree chippers that have air on board. With 90 PSI requirements (an optional inline regulator will be offered), this unit boasts an extra heavy duty drive motor (.9 Horsepower) for extra stall resistance and rear exhaust. It is ergonomic with a soft touch coating that offers ultimate comfort and reduced vibration. The operator can now index the "Bevel Buddy" head 6 times for extended life of the abrasive attached. The "Bevel Buddy Pneumatic" is supplied with an oil bottle that will assist the operator in the tool maintenance, which will assure the extended life and performance of your tool. To learn more about this product, please contact:

The Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA) Board of Directors elected its 2017 slate of officers during its recent Annual Meeting in Williamsburg, Virginia. They are Chairman Kerlin Drake of Canfor Southern Pine, El Dorado, Arkansas; Vice Chair Donna Whitaker of Interfor U.S., Peachtree City, Georgia; Treasurer Steven Mason of Deltic Timber Corporation, El Dorado, Arkansas. The Board also reelected Tami Kessler as Executive Director and elected William Almond of Almond Brothers Lumber Company in Coushatta, Louisiana, to serve as Immediate Past Chairman. The officers assume their duties immediately. “I look forward to continuing the legacy of this association, working with the excellent staff at SFPA,” Chairman Drake said. “Our association is a strong voice in the industry, and I hope to build on that strength as we continue activities through the coming year,” he added. New officers pictured to the left: (Standing L-R) Chairman Kerlin Drake of Canfor Southern Pine, El Dorado, AR; Vice Chair Donna Whitaker of Interfor U.S., Peachtree City, GA; Treasurer Steven Mason of Deltic Timber Corporation, El Dorado, AR. (Seated L-R) Tami Kessler as Executive Director; William Almond of Almond Brothers Lumber Company in Coushatta, LA, as Immediate Past Chairman.

Morbark, a leading manufacturer of equipment used in forestry, recycling, tree care, landscaping, sawmill and biomass markets, announced today the appointment of David Herr as Chief Executive Officer. In addition to being an active member of the current Morbark Board, he brings extensive knowledge from experience with both products and services companies. He replaces Dan Ruskin, who resigned due to health issues. “The Board is thankful for Dan’s leadership over the past six months as the Company has transitioned to the next phase in its development,” said Ray Whiteman, Chairman of the Board. “Our thoughts are with Dan and his family, and we wish him a speedy recovery.” “Morbark is fortunate to have a strong and deep leadership team and Board, and we are pleased that David Herr has agreed to step into the CEO role,” Whiteman added. “We have known Dave for many years and have been impressed by his track record of building high-performing leadership teams that drive growth while respecting core values. The Board is excited about the Company’s strategic direction and commitment to supporting its current and growing customer base, partners and employees.” Ruskin said, “It has been an enormous privilege to have led Morbark during this period of important change and growth. I remain confident that Dave and the team will continue to execute Morbark’s strategy and that the Company will enjoy continued success in the future.” Herr is an accomplished industry executive with more than 30 years of relevant experience in operations, supply chain management and executive management with major companies, including Navistar, GE Aircraft Engines and BAE Systems. He has diverse business experience in the areas of heavy-duty truck manufacturing, commercial avionics, commercial ship repair, munitions production, and information and intelligence analysis. In his most recent role as executive vice president at BAE Systems, he was responsible for one of the largest government service sectors in the U.S. with over 19,000 employees. He also currently serves as a Board Member for MHI Holdings, a ship repair contractor for the U.S. Navy. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from St. Francis College, in Fort Wayne, Ind., and Master of Business Administration degree from Northern Kentucky University. He has generously donated his time to numerous charitable organizations and will be relocating from Ft. Wayne, Ind., to Winn, Mich., in the near future. “Morbark has built a great reputation with its customers and partners. I look forward to moving from a Board position to leverage my operational experience to further grow the Morbark franchise,” said Herr. About Morbark: Morbark, LLC, based in Winn, Mich., has been innovating and manufacturing durable, high-performance equipment for forestry, recycling, tree care, sawmill and biomass markets for nearly 60 years. Morbark equipment helps customers harvest, process and convert wood and other organic waste materials into valuable, useful and profitable products. The Company produces a full line of whole tree and waste wood chippers, flails, brush chippers, horizontal and tub grinders, sawmill equipment, material handling systems and more.

The Kentucky Wood Expo is returning to Lexington, KY on September 15th and 16th, 2017 at Masterson Station Park. The 2017 show will mark the 32nd Kentucky Wood Expo and will be the third Expo at the Lexington location which continues to grow in size and attendance. An expected 5,000-6,000 visitors from around the region will be on hand to see the latest in wood processing equipment for the forest products industry and enjoy all types of educational events and demonstrations. The Kentucky Wood Expo will feature a wide range of both indoor and outdoor exhibits and demonstrations for everyone to enjoy. Sawmill, pallet, logging, secondary, and all types of wood processing machinery will be on display along with a wide range of support services. Inside and outside exhibit space is available and exhibitor registration is now available for the show. Educational displays will also be present and a number of groups will be available to discuss current forestry issues and the latest in local markets. Logger education classes will be conducted both days during the show with the third annual Log Some Miles 5K race to take place at the grounds on Saturday morning. Along with the industry exhibits, a number of activities will be taking place for the entire family to enjoy. Activities will include chain saw carving competition, open lumberjack competitions, knuckleboom and skidder contests, log guess, craft displays and a silent auction to benefit the Log a Load for Kids and the Kentucky Children’s Hospital at the University of Kentucky. Woodworking classes on both days will offer a chance for attendees to make their own free cutting board or birdhouse courtesy of the Wood Expo. The Lexington location has plenty of hotels and a major airport to make it easy for both Exhibitors and potential customers to attend the show. The Expo is in the center of a major hardwood lumber producing and processing area and attracts attendees from the region and the surrounding states. Reserve your space now to get the best location. The Show will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Friday and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Mark your calendar now to exhibit or attend the Kentucky Wood Expo in Lexington, KY on September 15 & 16, 2017.

One of the primary and secondary wood industries’ most trusted and respected companies is celebrating its 40th year supplying sawmill owners, pallet operations, mulch operations and other secondary wood processing plants with reliable used and new machinery. The company was founded by Ben Jones in Columbus, GA and later owned and operated by his son Mike. In 1993 the company’s present owner, Ken Dickert, started in the sales department. Ken bought the company ten years ago and today continues to lead the operation with a staff of eleven. Its recent move from Columbus to the former Mead Woodlands property near Waverly Hall, GA (about 20 miles from the previous location) allowed the company to expand its operation. In addition to its huge inventory of used equipment, Ben Jones Machinery now stocks new Precision Chippers, new Precision and Webster Vibrating Conveyors and new MDI Metal Detectors. It also specializes in conveyor modification and repair as well as reconditioning of all sorts of processing machinery for the lumber and secondary wood products industries. For more information on the company or to make your next machinery purchase, call 1-800-241-8983, visit www.benjones.com or e-mail [email protected].

A recent surge in exhibit space sales has filled 90% of the original floor plan for the 34th Forest Products Machinery & Equipment Exposition – Expo 2017 – sponsored by the Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA). The floor plan is now larger by another 8,000 square feet for this event, set for June 14-16 at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center. The expansion grows the show to a total of just over 54,000 square feet. More than 100 companies have contracted space to exhibit at Expo 2017. “We had only about 2,200 square feet of exhibit space remaining so we’ve opened up additional exhibit areas,” noted exposition director Eric Gee. “Our recent trade advertising and direct mail campaigns have generated plenty of interest in the show, supporting plans to expand the floor plan,” he added. Sponsored and conducted by SFPA every two years since 1950, this event has traditionally included many of the biggest names in the business displaying everything from sawmill machinery to materials handling equipment, attracting key representatives from the nation’s largest wood products manufacturers. Complete details about Expo 2017, including the exhibit space application, the floor plan and a list of companies already signed up, are available at SFPAexpo.com. For questions about EXPO 2017, contact Eric at 504/443-4464 (option 3), or e-mail him at [email protected].

Fecon, Inc. introduces the new SH280 Stump Hog stump grinder for the company’s versatile FTX128 track carrier. The SH280 Stump Hog brings big performance and robust construction to the job when powered by the 60-GPM/4,600-PSI high flow of the FTX128. The SH280 delivers impressive torque and wheel speed of 1,000 rpm through a large displacement direct drive 227cc hydraulic motor. The large 28.75” diameter wheel is swept from side to side with the ergonomic control of the FTX128 joystick. The dedicated auxiliary low flow of the tractor powers the sweep function so no performance is taken from the high flow power to the wheel. This powerful combination enables operators to be more productive, moving quickly from stump to stump in the quiet and comfortable enclosed FTX128 cab. Working from the enclosed cab also means working comfortably in the ambient heat or cold, or when rain might otherwise stop work entirely. The SH280 Stump Hog is a complimentary extension to the growing number of approved attachments that make FTX128 owners more versatile. The SH280 is their high performance solution for stumps after mulching with Fecon’s BH85SD-4 mulching attachment or felling trees with the company’s FBSD1500 bunching shear. About Fecon - Fecon, Inc. was established in 1992 near Cincinnati, Ohio. Fecon’s Bull Hog is currently the #1 selling forestry mulcher. Fecon also provides track carriers and other equipment for vegetation management, geothermal, seismic, and wood to energy biomass industries. If you would like more information about Fecon please call Courtney Haag at 513-696-4430 or e-mail at [email protected].

Hurdle Machine Works Inc., located in Moscow TN, has manufactured its 500th complete sawmill which will be delivered to Hoosier Pallets in Milroy, Indiana. Hurdle has sold complete mills in the U.S. since 1969, and has continuously improved the mill design. From Oregon to Maine to Texas – Hurdle mills are producing big-time ties, timbers, and lumber all over the country. The simplicity of the mill, along with its pure toughness and production capability have made this the go-to machine to handle all types of logs. Over the past several years, mills have been sold to some of the largest wood manufacturers in the US. “We never thought that we would be doing business with companies the size of Anderson-Tully”, says Jeff Hurdle, VP. “When they came to Moscow to order their mill, they brought 10 people with them to help make the decision. Since then, they have installed the mill and have been sawing successfully producing lumber that adds to their operation. They love the mill”. John Hurdle, VP says “We have a great crew helping us manufacture these mills. Dad is here every day which is a blessing. Between Jeff and I, we have 5 kids. Hopefully at least some of them can take over the business one day to keep it going”. E.J. Hurdle, founder and President, says, “At first, nobody else would take a chance on me. After seeing the first mill work, orders started coming in. We've been perfecting these mills ever since” Hurdle Machine Works designed and implemented its website which can be found at www.hurdlemachineworks.com. Videos have been added to www.youtube.com/hurdlemachineworks. Each mill that goes out is shown on Facebook at www.facebook.com/hurdlemachineworks.

Dear NHLA Members and Industry Friends: The Hardwood Federation is working with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and the Family Business Estate Tax Coalition (FBETC) to deliver a joint sign-on letter (below) to Dept. of Treasury Secretary Jack Lew urging the withdrawal of new estate tax regulations recently released by Treasury. These proposed regulations would severely limit the ability of many business owners to pass their companies down from one generation to the next by restricting the use of minority valuation discounts for estate tax purposes. The Hardwood Federation fact sheet on this issue is attached HERE. This letter is open to all family-owned businesses and corporations, businesses, industry and trade associations, state and local chambers and allied organizations. If you are interested in signing your family owned company onto the letter, please do so at the following link: http://namissvr.nam.org/minisites/securesignup/letter.aspx?ID=113 <- COPY THIS LINK INTO YOUR BROWSER Please also feel free to share this opportunity with your peers that have family owned business as well as other wood products associations you may be involved with. The Hardwood Federation is unable to sign on other organization and business so be aware that those interested must sign on themselves through the link above. The deadline to sign on to the letter is Monday, September 26, 2016 by 5:00 EST. This was a key issue for the 2016 Hardwood Federation Fly-In which concluded Thursday morning. The discussions were timely given that many members of Congress are unaware of these proposed regulations and the tremendously detrimental impact they will have on family owned businesses. The Federation hopes to have a tremendous representation from the wood products industry on this letter. Thank you for your assistance on this very important issue. Questions on the issue, should be directed to Dana Cole at [email protected].

Introducing "The Cub" 9" Benchtop Bandsaw, Grizzly's first addition to our benchtop series of portable home shop machines. We designed this machine with many of our industrial elements from our bestselling 14" models, and added some industry-first features for a benchtop bandsaw like the stout carrying handle, upper and lower ball bearing blade guides, and LED light. Metal doors and a 4" dust port with a 2-1/4" reducer for shop vacuums add to the list of impressive features this little bear offers. The all-aluminum fence and built-in table scale make this a great addition to any shop - small or large. MACHINE HIGHLIGHTS (see Machine Data Sheet for full specifications) • 1/3 HP, 120V, single-phase induction motor. • Features rack-and-pinion table tilt from 0°–45°, an extruded aluminum fence with camlock handle, and LED light. • Quick-release blade tension and ball-bearing blade guides. • Accepts 62" long blades 1/8" to 3/8" wide and is capable of 35/8" maximum cutting height. • Made in an ISO 9001 Factory • Weighs approximately 42 lbs. The Model G0803 is available at an introductory price of $189.95 (valid through 12/31/16); regular price is $230.00. It is covered by a one-year warranty. For more information call 1-800-523-4777 or visit www.grizzly.com.

PRS Group Inc. is proud to announce their newest product, NAIL IT Pallet Assembly Jigs. These economical, simple and productive nailing fixtures add flexibility and ergonomics to hand nailing pallets. NAIL IT Pallet Assembly Jigs produce pallets from 24” x 24” up to 52” x 52” with quick and easy changeover. These fixtures are built to handle 2, 3 and 4 stringer pallets, plus wing types. Standard with 8 board stops and 6 stringer stops. Constructed from structural steel, Pallet Assembly Jigs will work with both new and recycled lumber. For more information on NAIL IT Jigs call PRS today at (217) 291-0009.

Jones Saw Tools has introduced it's new Stainless Steel Tooth Stop and Stainless Steel Tooth Rest for the Jones Longhorn Saw Grinder. These will also fit the Hanchett Jockey Grinder, and proper mounting bolts and screws are provided with each part. The Stainless Steel Tooth Stop and Tooth Rest are just two of several innovations that make the new, full size Longhorn Saw Grinder the preferred choice for sharpening your head saw. Stainless Steel is much tougher and more wear resistant than conventional steels now used on these two items. The Jones Tooth Stop will last about two times longer than current tooth stops. In addition, the Jones Tooth Rest is also reversible, allowing it to be turned over so both sides can be utilized before being replaced. It will last about four times longer than current models. Not only does this greatly reduce the replacement cost of these two items, but it also reduces the down time required to replace them.