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Imported Wood – The Guide to Applications,
Sources and Trends is a publication of the
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t is our pleasure to present the second edition of Imported Wood – The Guide
to Applications, Sources and Trends. This publication is your single source for
learning about the many applications for imported wood products and background
on the environmental issues surrounding their sustainable forest management and
use. Imported Wood is distributed to 15,000 overseas suppliers, U.S. and Canadian
importers, distributors, manufacturers, and key architects and designers involved
in specifying imported wood products in North America.
This issue includes a wealth of product information and design ideas. We focus
on a range of applications – from specialty applications, like marina renovations
along the beautiful North Carolina coast to rooftop deck masterpieces in Dallas
– to the more commercial, like new and remodeled home construction, custom
and mass-produced kitchen cabinetry, and motor ho mes. There is an imported
wood for every imaginable use.
IWPA’s member directory, beginning on page 58 provides contact information
for the more than 205 members of our association who stand ready to help with
product sourcing, species information, and transportation and distribution
on a wide variety of products. Working with IWPA members has additional
benefits. Our members produce to exacting quality standards and subscribe to a
procurement policy that ensures the products they sell are legally sourced from
the country of origin.
We hope you find this an inspiring publication, with practical information on
how to enhance projects and manage costs through the use of affordable, beautiful
and durable imported wood products.
International Wood Products Association
(IWPA) and its CURE (Conservation, Utili-
zation, Reforestation, Education) program.
IWPA is the only association in the United
States committed to the promotion and en-
hancement of sustainable trade in imported
hardwood and softwood products. CURE is
the educational outreach program of IWPA.
IWPA/CURE would like to thank the
advertisers, full listing available at page 62,
who provided the financial support that
made this publication possible. In addi-
tion, we thank the following organizations
for their support and cooperation, insight
and energy, in producing and distribut-
ing this annual publication: The American
Home Furnishings Alliance, Architectural
Woodwork Institute, Hardwood Plywood
& Veneer Association, International Wood
Markets Group, International Tropical Tim-
ber Organization, National Association of
Store Fixture Manufacturers, National
Marine Manufacturers Association, USDA
Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory,
and the Wood Moulding & Millwork Pro-
ducers Association.
Learn more about IWPA’s programs,
standards, meetings, obtain additional
details on the species and products offered
by IWPA members, or read more about the
positive role industry plays in the world’s
forests by visiting www.iwpawood.org.
Sincerely,
Sergio Korn, IWPA President
EXPORTBRAS
International Wood Products Association
4214 King Street, West
Alexandria, VA 22302
PH: 703-820-6696
FAX: [phone]
www.iwpawood.org
Brent J. McClendon, CAE, Executive Vice President
International Wood Products Association
IMPORTED WOOD
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