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Wood Industry Week @ WERC
Monday through Friday, March 5-9, 2012
Location: WERC Facility, Princeton, WV
Workshop participants will learn about new trends and opportunities in the wood industry, including mass customization and lean manufacturing. They will also get an update on the economic situation and status of the wood industry; learn about customer expectations, global implications, and the future; and network with colleagues and industry experts.
Scheduled courses include:
- ROMI 4.0 (Rough Mill Simulator)
- Enhancing Economic Competitiveness through Going Green
- Developing New Marketing Strategies
- Mass Customization for the Wood Products Industry
- Lean Manufacturing for Small and Medium Sized Wood Product Companies
- Making Effective Use of Technological Advances
- Product Costing in the Wood Industry
- Small and Medium Sized Businesses in the U.S. Wood Products Industry
For additional information, click here or contact Urs Buehlmann at 540-231-9759.
Educational Webinars on Local
Wood Products Marketing
February 23, March 29, April 26, May 31, June 28, July 26, and August 16, 2012
North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension presents this Webinar series as part of a project funded by WERC. The goal: help wood products manufacturers who use U.S. hardwoods make value-added wood products expand their sales, profitability, and employment.
Eight Webinars discuss how to expand the production and sale of locally made wood products. The Webinars have interactive PowerPoint slideshows and opportunities for speakers and attendees to interact via a microphone or through real-time text messages. For more information, click here or contact Harry Watt at 704-880-5034.
Energy Efficiency in the
Hardwood Products Industry
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Location: WERC Facility, Princeton, WV
This workshop provides practical information about ways the hardwood processing industry can be more energy efficient. Topics include energy profiles and the impact of energy costs on the hardwood products industry, energy assessment services, opportunities to save energy in both thermal and electric systems, and reducing energy in drying practices. Information: contact Brian Bond at 704-880-5034. Sponsors include Virginia Tech and WERC.
North American Thermally Modified
Wood Standards Development
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Location: WERC facility, Princeton, WV
This 1-day wood industry forum and Webinar will provide an overview of thermally modified wood technology and a review and analysis of European standards for thermally modified timber. Attendees will help develop a plan to create corresponding North American standards and hear about industrial development issues of thermally modified wood in Europe, Canada, and United States. For additional information, contact [email protected]. Sponsors include Natural Resources Research Institute-University of MN and WERC.
New Technologies for Value-Added
Wood Products Manufacturers -
Cabinets, Furniture, Millwork
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Location: WERC Facility, Princeton, WV
Staying on top of technology can keep a business competitive. Technology is continually advancing, and materials can change too. Get out of the shop and look at what new options may fit your business. This workshop will discuss innovations in equipment as well as software and materials. Information: contact Harry Watt at 704-880-5034 or click here. Sponsors include North Carolina State University, Woodshop News, and WERC.
Small Sawmill Business Strategies and
Hands-On Demonstrations
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Location: WERC facility, Princeton, WV
This workshop focuses on small sawmills and lumber drying operations that use gas, diesel engines, and single-phase electric power. Equipment vendors are invited to set up exhibits and offer demonstrations. Classroom lectures cover equipment currently available for small sawmill and lumber drying operations, how to saw for improving hardwood lumber grades, basics of the hardwood lumber grading system, lumber drying basics, heating a kiln with a stick wood water stove, profitable business and marketing strategies, and how to make value-added products beyond green and kiln-dried lumber.
Information: contact Harry Watt at 704-880-5034 or click here. Sponsors include North Carolina State University, Woodshop News, and WERC.
Leadership Conference for Promoting
Locally Made U.S. Wood Products
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Location: WERC Facility, Princeton, WV
This networking and educational event will lay the foundation for a local wood movement to promote the use of U.S. hardwoods by U.S. manufacturers. Information: contact Harry Watt at 704-880-5034 or click here. Sponsors include North Carolina State University, Woodshop News, and WERC.