From the Forest
Congratulations ! You are part of a select and leading group of 15,000 individuals targeted to receive Imported Wood – The Guide to Applications , Sources and Trends . This publication represents your single-best source for finding suppliers and learning about the innovative and increasing number of ways that imported wood products are being used in North America .
You and your industry colleagues who represent overseas manufacturers , North American
importers , manufacturers , distributors , and architects and designers are truly revolutionizing the North American market for imported wood products . Rapid globalization is allowing North American manufacturers to benefit from the smart incorporation of imported wood products into their production while architects are increasingly turning to these new species to add warmth and diversity to their designs .
This issue includes a wealth of product information and design ideas . The applications using and benefiting from imported wood products are truly astounding . Manufactured housing and cabinetry , high-end and cutting-edge architecture , luxury yachts , and residential condominiums are all highlighted within this year ’ s publication . Each issue of this magazine highlights the fact that there is an imported wood for every imaginable use .
IWPA ’ s member directory , beginning on page 63 , provides contact information for the more than 220 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 will continue to be inspired by this publication , gaining practical information on how to enhance projects and manage costs through the use of affordable , beautiful , and durable imported wood products .
Sincerely ,
Imported Wood – The Guide to Applications , Sources and Trends is a publication of the International Wood Products Association ( IWPA ) and its CURE ( Conservation , Utilization , Reforestation , Education ) program . IWPA is a leading association in North America committed to the promotion and enhancement 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 , a full listing available on page 74 , who provided the financial support that made this publication possible . In addition , we thank the following organizations for their support and cooperation , insight and energy , in producing and distributing this annual publication : The American Home Furnishings Alliance , Architectural Woodwork Institute , Ghana Forestry Commission , Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association , International Tropical Timber Organization , International Wood Markets Group , Manufactured Housing Institute , National Association of Store Fixture Manufacturers , National Marine Manufacturers Association , National Wood Flooring Association , Sarawak Timber Association , Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation , USDA Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory , and the Wood Moulding & Millwork Producers Association .
Learn 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 forest by visiting www . iwpawood . org .
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J . Gibson McIlvain , III – IWPA President J . Gibson McIlvain Company
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