Industry associations.

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ACIMALL

Centro Direzionale Milanofiori La Strada-Palazzo F3, Assago, (Milano), Italy; 39/02-89210200; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.acimall.com; Contact: Dr. Paolo Zanibon

The association represents major Italian woodworking machinery and tool manufacturers.

ADHESIVE & SEALANT COUNCIL INC.

7979 Old Georgetown Road, Ste. 500, Bethesda, MD 20814-2452; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.ascouncil.org; Contact: Richard A. Barry, pres.

ASC is a non-profit international trade association which provides opportunities for dialogue, education, advancement and improvement of all aspects of the adhesive and sealant industry.

AFEMMA

Teruel, 15 B-6, 46008 Valencia, Spain; (34) 96 385 41 28; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.afemma.com; Contact: Jose M. Menoyo

The association organizes the Spanish manufacturers of machinery, tools and products for the woodworking industry by organizing fairs, trade missions and issuing a catalogue of members.

AKTRIN FURNITURE INFORMATION CENTER

151 Randall St., Oakville, Ontario Canada L6J 1P5; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.furniture-info.com; Contact: Stefan Wille, pres.

AKTRIN is a report writing and international consulting firm fully dedicated to the furniture and other wood products industries. The company has been in existence since 1985 and maintains offices in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Germany. Representatives and affiliates are located throughout the world.

AKTRIN INC.

164 S. Main St. #307, High Point, NC 27260; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.aktrin.com; Contact: Donna Fincher, office mgr.

An independent institution dedicated to the residential and office furniture industries, suppliers and distributors. Also, AKTRIN provides customized information services and publishes a reference handbook covering market analysis, finance, governmental regulations and statistical tables.

AKTRIN WOOD INFORMATION CENTER

151 Randall St., Oakville, Ontario Canada L6J 1P5; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.wood-info.com; Contact: Stefan Wille

An independent report publishing and consulting firm serving the global primary and secondary wood industries. AKTRIN's book store contains over 500 marketing studies and industry reports covering all aspects of the global wood business.

ALBERTA FOREST PRODUCTS ASSN. (AFPA)

#200-11738 Kingsway Ave., Edmonton, AB, Canada T5G 0X5; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.abforestprod.org; Contact: Neal Shelly, exec. dir.

The AFPA is a non-profit industry-funded association representing the lumber, panel board, pulp and paper and secondary manufacturers in Alberta. The services provided include lumber grading, government affairs, safety, transportation, offshore marketing and public affairs.

AMERICAN ARCHITECTURAL MANUFACTURERS ASSN. (AAMA)

1827 Walden Office Square Suite 550, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4268; [phone].; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.aamanet.org; Contact: Richard Walker, exec. vice pres.

AMERICAN BOILER MFRS. ASSN. (ABMA)

4001 No. 9th St. Ste. 226, Arlington, VA 22203; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.abma.com; Contact: Randy Rawson, pres.

ABMA represents manufacturers of commercial-institutional, industrial and power-generating boilers and boiler systems, fuel burning equipment, and industry suppliers and boiler owners.

AMERICAN FIBERBOARD ASSN. (AFA)

1210 W. Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL 60067; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.fibreboard.org; Contact: Curt Peterson, exec. vice pres.

The American Fiberboard Association (AFA) is the national trade organization of manufacturers of cellulosic fiberboard products used for residential and commercial construction.

AMERICAN FOREST & PAPER ASSN. (AF&PA)

1111 19th St. N.W. Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; Contact: Steve Lovett

The AF&PA is the national trade association of the forest, pulp, paperboard and wood products industry. It is comprised of the former American Forest Council, American Paper Institute, National Forest Products Assn. and the Forest Industries Council on Taxation. AF&PA represents approximately 550 member companies and related trade associations which grow, harvest and process wood and wood fiber, manufacture pulp, paper and paperboard from both virgin and recycled fiber, and produce solid wood products.

AMERICAN FOREST FOUNDATION

1111 19th St., NW Suite 780, Washington, DC 20036; [phone]; FAX: [phone]

AMERICAN HARDWOOD EXPORT COUNCIL

1111 19th St. N.W. Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; Contact: Tracy Himmel Isham

The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) is the leading international trade association for the U.S. hardwood industry, representing the committed exporters among U.S. hardwood companies and all the major U.S. hardwood product trade associations.

AMERICAN HOME FURNISHINGS ALLIANCE

P.O. Box HP-7, High Point, NC 27261; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.afma4u.org; Contact: Andy Counts, exec. vice pres.

AHFA, the largest trade association for furniture manufacturers in the U.S., provides management training, national and state government relations, statistical information and representation of the home furnishings manufacturing industry to its various publics. Educational seminars address numerous topics, including marketing, human resources and safety, transportation and logistics, and environmental affairs.

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF TIMBER CONSTRUCTION

7012 S. Revere Pkwy. Suite 140, Englewood, CO 80112; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.aitc-glulam.org; Contact: R. Michael Caldwell, exec. vice pres.

AITC is the national technical trade association of the structural glued laminated timber (glulam) industry. Its members manufacture, fabricate, assemble, erect and/or design wood structural systems and related wood products for construction applications. Professional memberships are offered. AITC publishes industry standards and design guides.

AMERICAN LUMBER STANDARD COMMITTEE

P.O. Box 210, Germantown, MD 20875; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; Contact: Thomas D. Searles, pres.

Members are appointed by the Dept. of Commerce to represent producers, consumers and specifiers of softwood lumber. ALSC establishes and maintains standards for size, grade and other matters and elects an independent board of review to approve grading rules, accredit agencies/or treated wood, untreated wood, and packaging materials, and sit in review of the adequacy, competency and reliability of service performed by such agencies.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF FURNITURE DESIGNERS

144 Woodland Dr., New London, NC 28127; [phone]; FAX: [phone] WEB: www.asfd.com; Contact: Christine Evans, exec. dir.

ASFD is a nationwide, non-profit organization whose purpose is to advance and improve the profession of furniture design. Its membership includes professional designers, teachers and students; corporate suppliers of products and services; and those who provide creative services to the industry.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS 

608 Massachusetts Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-6006; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; Contact: Michael Alin, exec. dir.

AMERICAN WALNUT MANUFACTURERS ASSN.

P.O. Box 5046, Zionsville, IN 46077; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.walnutassociation.org; Contact: Larry R. Frye, exec. dir.

An international trade association representing manufacturers of walnut lumber, gunstock blanks, veneer and dimension lumber. The purpose of the association is to promote the utilization of walnut, the expansion on international and domestic markets, end promote better forest management to ensure sustained-yield crops of black walnut trees.

AMERICAN WOOD PRESERVERS INSTITUTE

12100 Sunset Hills Road Suite 130, Reston, VA 20190; [phone]; FAX: [phone] WEB: www.preservedwood.com

AWPI encourages, develops and promotes the production and acceptance of the wood preserving industry's products. The Institute also promotes environmental stewardship and compliance with state and federal regulations and provides a wide range of technical, educational and reference materials.

ANAPIMM

Ave. Washington 1306 Esq. con Federalismo, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; (3) 812-50781 FAX: [phone] Contact: Marco A. Orozo

The national association of woodworking industry suppliers now has 27 members. The basic principles: to dignify the activity through the qualification of dealers and the promotion of professionalism; to avoid disloyal competition without affecting free competition; to promote the force of the combined action; to reinforce the areas of customs, trade shows, promotion, information and technology; to promote the development of industry through the transfer of technology and education.

APA, THE ENGINEERED WOOD ASSOCIATION

7011 S. 19th St., Tacoma, WA 97466; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.apawood.org; Contact: David L. Rogoway, pres.

The APA is a non-profit trade association representing U.S. and Canadian manufacturers of plywood, oriented strand board, glulam timber, wood I-joists, laminated veneer, lumber and other engineered wood products. APA performs quality inspection and testing, product and systems research and promotion.

APPALACHIAN HARDWOOD MFRS. INC.

P.O. Box 427, High Point, NC 27261; (336) 885-83151 FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.appalachanwood.org; Contact: Mark A. Barford, exec. vice pres.

AHMI's mission is the proper promotion of hardwood produced in the Appalachian area, accomplished domestically through the furniture industry, and internationally through travel and trade missions. AHMI is equally committed to protecting the resource base and availability to assure the long-term success of its members.

ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK INSTITUTE (AWI)

46179 Westlake Drive, Ste. 120, Potomac Falls, VA 20165; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; web: www.awinet.org; Contact: Judith B. Durham exec. vice pres.

AWI is a non-profit organization representing the special woodwork manufacturers of the United States and Canada, devoted to the elevation of industry standards, to continuing research into new and better materials and methods, and to the publication of technical data helpful to architects, designers and specification writers in the design and use of architectural woodwork.

ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK MANUFACTURERS ASSN. OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

#174-4664 Lougheed Hwy., Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V5C 5T5; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.awma-bc.ca; Contact: Moira Rowan

Members are architectural woodwork manufacturers and suppliers. AWMA-BC provides a Guarantee and Inspection Service (GIS) to owners and architects, based on the "AWMAC/AWI Architectural Woodwork Quality Standards Illustrated, 8th edition, 2003" manual. Our mission is to advance the highest standards of education, quality workmanship, warranties and business practices in architectural woodwork manufacturing in British Columbia.

ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK MANUFACTURERS ASSN. OF CANADA

516 - 4th Street West, High River, Alberta Canada T1V 1A2; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.awmac.com; Contact: Frank VanDonzel, secy/mgr.

Members are manufacturers of casework, architectural woodwork, millwork and cabinets as well as the suppliers of products and hardware related to the industry and/or other manufacturers affiliated with the woodwork industry. The association provides a Quality Standard for Architectural Millwork manual which is used in most offices of architects and professional specification writers.

ARKANSAS FORESTRY ASSN.

410 S. Cross St. #C, Little Rock, AR 72201-3014; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.arkforests.org; Contact: J. Kelly Robbins, exec. vice pres.

AFA's vision is to be the respected leader and credible information source for all issues related to the forestry community and its 1,300+ members. Its goals are to improve the public perception of the timber and forest products community, increase size and diversity of membership and increase its political influence.

ARKANSAS WOOD MANUFACTURERS ASSN.

240 Otter Lane, Hatfield, AR 71945; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.arkwood.org; Contact: Rick Chrisman

The Arkansas Wood Manufacturers Assn. was established in 1993 to serve its members by providing the latest information and technology, training and market data. AWMA is made up of wood product manufacturers across the state-independent businesses trying to keep pace with a rapidly changing marketplace, providing critically important jobs in their individual communities.

ASSOCIATED COOPERAGE INDUSTRIES OF AMERICA INC.

2100 Gardiner Lane, Nolan Bldg. Suite 100-E, Louisville, KY 40205-2947; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.acia.net; Contact: Polly Wagner, secretary/treasurer

Members are cooperage firms (producers of wooden barrels or coopers), producers of staves and heading for barrels, several distillers who use the prime white oak barrel for maturing bourbon whiskey and a few other industries allied to cooperage. ACIA is small and non-profit, but besides the U.S., has members in Canada, Scotland, Ireland and Spain. ACIA serves as a contact point for members and in general tries to further the interests of those who participate in a fine, ancient craft.

ASSOCIATION OF CONSULTING FORESTERS OF AMERICA INC. (ACF)

312 Montgomery Suite 208, Alexandria, VA 22314; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.acf-foresters.com; Contact: Lynn C. Wilson, exec. dir.

ACF is comprised of professional foresters who serve the public in forestry-related interests. Services include analysis, management, sale or acquisition of forest properties. ACF sets the professional standards of consulting foresters and develops and promotes the area of private enterprise forestry.

ASSOCIATION OF MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT APPRAISERS (AMEA)

315 South Patrick Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-3501; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.amea.org; Email: [e-mail]

** ASSOCIATION OF WOODWORKING AND FURNISHINGS SUPPLIERS (AWFS)

500 Citadel Drive, Ste. 200, Commerce, CA 90040; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.awfs.org; Contact: Dale Silverman, CAE, exec. vp; Angelo Gangone, vp trade shows.

Trade association whose machinery, equipment, case-goods and upholstery supplier members target the U.S. home and commercial furnishings industries. The AWFS Fair is held biennially in Las Vegas, NV.

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B.C. WOOD SPECIALTIES GROUP

9292-200th St. Ste. 200, Langley, BC, Canada V1M 3A6; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.bcwood.com; Contact: Bill Downing, CEO.

Founded in 1989 as a partnership of industry and government, BC Wood represents the value-added wood products manufacturers of British Columbia, Canada. BC Wood provides business matching, marketing programs, research on international markets and information on BC[pi]s value-added industry.

BUILDING SYSTEMS COUNCILS

1201 15th St. NW, Washington, DC 20005; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; Contact: Barbara K. Martin, exec. dir.

The Building Systems Councils of the National Association of Home Builders represents manufacturers and builders of conventional code homes: modular panelized, component, pre-cut, geodesic dome and log. The organization provides information on these types of factory produced building systems, including brochures, member directories and media kits. The Building Systems Councils does not represent or have information on HUD or code/manufactured housing (mobile homes).

BUSINESS AND INSTITUTIONAL FURNITURE MFRS. ASSN. (BIFMA)

2680 Horizon Drive S.E. Ste. A-1, Grand Rapids, MI 49546; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.bifma.org; Contact: Thomas Reardon, exec. dir.

Established in 1973, BIFMA International is a not-for-profit trade association of furniture manufacturers and suppliers addressing issues of common concern. BIFMA's mission is to serve the North American office and business furniture manufacturing industry as an information resource, industry advocate and by offering professional and industry-wide trade development opportunities. Strategic areas of focus include standards development, statistical data generation, government relations, industry promotion, education, networking and trade development activities.

CABINET INDUSTRY DISTRIBUTION ALLIANCE (CIDA)

401 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; Contact: Kevin Gammonley, exec. vice pres.

Members are distributors and manufacturers of hardware, surfacing materials, industrial wood products. The organization provides education, training, statistical research and networking opportunities for members.

CALIFORNIA FORESTRY ASSN. (CFA)

1215 K Street Suite #1830, Sacramento, CA 95814; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.foresthealth.org; Contact: David Bischel, pres.

CFA is a trade association interested in forestry issues which concern private landowners and those dependent on wood from federal lands. Rules, regulations, litigations, appeals, news media and social trends which restrict property rights and reasonable utilization of our natural resources impact lives continually.

CALIFORNIA FURNITURE MFRS. ASSN.

1240 N. Jefferson St. #G, Anaheim, CA 92807; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.cfma.com Contact: Mr. Kelly Ramirez

Association members include, furnishings manufacturers throughout California. The association provides services such as insurance programs, a Web site listing, for members, seminars and other benefits.

CALIFORNIA LUMBER INSPECTION SERVICE

420 W. Pine Street #10, Lodi, CA 95240; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; Contact: Duff Reinking, gen. mgr.

CLIS is a quality control agency for grading lumber, supervising quality control of preservative-treated wood and glued-laminated lumber. CLIS also provides mechanical and plumbing inspections for prefabricated construction, as well as truss inspection and quality control.

CALIFORNIA REDWOOD ASSN.

405 Enfrente Drive Suite 200, Novato, CA 94949; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.calredwood.org; Contact: Christopher F. Grover.

Trade association for the redwood lumber industry. The association promotes the use of redwood for a wide variety of applications and develops product literature and technical data sheets.

CANADIAN HARDWOOD PLYWOOD AND VENEER ASSN.

1260 Crescent St, bur 201, Montreal, PQ Canada H3G 2A9; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.chpva.ca; Email: [e-mail]

The CHPA has as its purpose to protect the interests and conserve the rights of those involved in the manufacture and distribution of hardwood veneer and plywood in Canada, as well as their suppliers.

CANADIAN KITCHEN CABINET ASSN. (CKCA)

27 Goulburn Ave., Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1N 8C7; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.ckca.ca; Email: [e-mail]

The CKCA is a national trade association representing manufacturers of kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities and related millwork, as well as their suppliers and dealers, throughout Canada.

CANADIAN LUMBERMEN'S ASSN. (CLA)

27 Goulburn Ave., Ottawa, ON Canada K1N 8C7; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.cla-ca.ca; Contact: Robert Rivard, pres. and exec. dir.

The CLA, founded in 1907, strives to promote the interests and conserve the rights of those engaged in lumber operations, or in the manufacture, sale or distribution of lumber and other related products.

CANADIAN WINDOW AND DOOR MFRS. ASSN.

6835 Century Ave. Second Floor, Mississauga, ON Canada L5N 2L2; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.cwdma.ca; Contact: Don Braden, exec. dir.

The CWDMA represents and supports all aspects of the window and door manufacturing industry by formulating and promoting high standards of quality in manufacturing, design, marketing, distribution, sales and application of all types of window and door products. The CWDMA will maintain high ethical and technical standards.

CANADIAN WOOD COUNCIL

400--99 Bank St., Ottawa, ON Canada K1P 6B9; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.cwc.ca; Contact: Etienne Lalonde

The council's mission is to expand the solid wood industry's market share by developing technical product information and by promoting to specifiers, educators, regulators and interested groups. Members are regional lumber grading associations and other product-specific trade associations.

CERTIFIED FOREST PRODUCTS COUNCIL

721 NW Ninth Ave. Suite 300, Portland, OR 97209; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.certifiedwood.org

The Certified Forest Products Council is a voluntary, not-for-profit business initiative that seeks to improve forest management worldwide by promoting the increased use, sale and purchase of environmentally friendly, third-party independently certified forest products. CFPC works with its members across the forest products value chain to connect demand with supply of third-party independently certified forest products.

CLEVELAND ADVANCED MANUFACTURING PROGRAM (CAMP DIV. NIST GREAT LAKES MFG. TECH. CTR.)

4600 Prospect Ave., Cleveland, OH 44103-4314; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; Contact: Stephen J. Gage, PhD, pres.

CAMP was organized to assist Great Lakes regional manufacturers with an array of technology transfer/training services through workshops, forums, assessments, R & D, application engineering projects and a state-of-market automation lab. CAMP was chosen in 1989 as one of the initial sites to establish the federally funded U.S. Manufacturing Technology Centers under a program by the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

COLOR MARKETING GROUP 

5845 Richmond Hwy. Ste. 410, Alexandria, VA 22303; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.colormarketing.org; Contact: Kathleen Conroy

Color Marketing Group, founded in 1962, is an international not-for-profit association of 1,500 color designers. Color designers are professionals who enhance the function, salability and/or quality of a product through their knowledge and appropriate application of color. CMG members forecast color directions one to three years in advance for all industries, manufactured products and services.

COMPOSITE LUMBER MANUFACTURERS ASSN.

1156 15th St. NW, Ste. 900, Washington, DC 20005; [phone]; FAX: [phone] WEB: www.compositelumber; Contact: Russell Snyder, exec. dir.

Formed in 2005, CLMA represents manufacturers and suppliers of composite lumber to the residential and commercial building construction markets.

COMPOSITE PANEL ASSN. (CPA)

18922 Premiere Court, Gaithersburg, MD 20879; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.pbmdf.com; Contact: Tom Julia, pres.

The CPA represents approximately 90% of total North American particleboard/MDF manufacturing capacity. It provides the particleboard and MDF industry and its members representation to government, collects and distributes industry statistics, sponsors technical research, produces product testing and third party certification and promotes industry products.

COUNCIL OF FOREST INDUSTRIES

700 West Pender St. Ste. 1501, Vancouver, BC Canada V6C 1G8; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.cofi.org; Contact: John Allan, pres. and CEO

COFI is the umbrella organization for six forest industry associations. COFI directs its efforts toward ensuring world market access for V.C. forest products; providing leadership in industry with government and labor; and being an advocate for the BC forest industry.

** DEUTSCHE MESSE AG

Messegelande, 30521 Hannover, Germany (49) 511-89-0; FAX: [phone]; U.S. call [phone] ext. 220 WEB: www.messe.de, www.ligna.de or www.hfusa.com; Contact: Monika Brandt (Germany) or Brock McCormack (U.S.)

Deutsche Masse develops, plans and runs trade shows and exhibitions in Germany and abroad, including the Ligna+ Hannover Fair..

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EASTERN BUILDING MATERIAL DEALERS ASSN.

5020 Ritter Road Ste. 202, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.ebmda.org

The EBMDA is a 110-year-old non-profit trade association, representing building material dealers and their associates in Washington, DC, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. EBMDA members are independent or employee-owned retail building material firms with sales ranging from $1 million to over $100 million.

ENGINEERED WOOD SYSTEMS (EWS)

P.O. Box 11700, Tacoma, WA 98411; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.apawood.org; Contact: Thomas G. Williamson

EWS, a related organization of APA-The Engineered Wood Assn., represents glued laminated timber, I-joists, laminated veneer lumber and other engineered wood product manufacturers. Its functions include quality auditing, standards development and international market development.

EUROPEAN PANEL FEDERATION (EPF)

AllEe Hof-ter-Vleest 5 box 5, Brussels, Belgium B-1070; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; Email: [e-mail]

EUROPEAN PRODUCERS OF LAMINATE FLOORING

Mittelstrasse 50. D-33602, Bielefeld, Germany; +49-(0)521/1369760; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.eplf.com; Contact: Karin Dullweber, public relations 

FOREST PRODUCTS ASSN. OF NOVA SCOTIA

P.O. Box 696, Truro, NS Canada B2N 5E5; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.fpans.ca; Contact: Steve Talbot, exec. dir.

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY (FPS)

2801 Marshall Court, Madison, WI 53705; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.forest.prod.org; Contact: Arthur Brauner, exec. vice pres.

FPS is a non-profit technical association whose mission is to foster innovation and research in the environmentally sound processing and use of wood and fiber resources.

FOREST RESOURCES ASSN. INC.

600 Jefferson Plaza Ste. 350, Rockville, MD 20852; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.forestsources.org; Contact: Richard Lewis.

FRA promotes the interests of forest products industry members in the economical, efficient and sustainable use of forest resources to meet the needs of the wood fiber supply chain through private enterprise.

FOUNDATION FOR DESIGN INTEGRITY

1950 N. Main St. #139, Salinas, CA 93906; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.ffdi.org; Contact: Henry Gowin, secy

The Foundation for Design Integrity is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating members of the furnishings industry about the need to protect original design from plagiarism and forgery.

GREAT LAKES KILN DRYING ASSN.

2004 Folwell Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; Contact: Harlan Petersen, secy./treas.

The purpose of this association is to promote improved drying, storage and handling of wood through the exchange of ideas and discussion of problems at regular and special meetings held at least two times annually. Membership totals approximately 200 dry kiln operators, dry end supervisors and mill managers from the Midwest.

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HARDWOOD DISTRIBUTORS ASSN. INC.

2559 S. Damen Ave., Chicago, IL 60608; [phone]; WEB: www.hardwooddistributors.com; Contact: Skip Heidler, secy./treas.

Its function is to promote fair competition within the industry; protect the interests of wholesale distributing yards; educate its employees, the public and its customers on the place of lumber in the environment.

HARDWOOD MANUFACTURERS. ASSN. (HMA)

400 Penn Center Blvd. Suite 530, Pittsburgh, PA 15235; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.hardwoodinfo.com; Contact: Susan M. Regan, exec. vice pres.

Its members include U.S. hardwood sawmills and concentration yards. HMA offers promotion of hardwoods, a buyer's guide, information management and hosts an annual notional conference with regional meetings.

HARDWOOD PLYWOOD & VENEER ASSN. (HPVA)

P.O. Box 2789, Reston, VA 20195; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.hpva.org; Contact: E. T. 'Bill' Altman, pres.

HPVA is an international trade association that represents more than 200 wood industry companies in the U.S., Canada, and other countries. Members belong to one or more of the association's eight product divisions: cut-to-size, laminated hardwood flooring, stock panel supplier, veneer, prefinish, wholesale stocking distributors and associate members.

HOME FURNISHINGS COUNCIL

P.O. Box 420807, Dallas, TX 75342; [phone]; Contact: Mary Frye; Email: [e-mail]

The Home Furnishings Council was initiated in 1990 by members of the American Furniture Manufacturers' Association (AFMA), and the National Home Furnishings Association (NHFA). Their challenges were to create an industry-wide organization and broaden the market for decorating products by reaching American consumers.

HOME FURNISHINGS INTERNATIONAL ASSN.

P.O. Box 420807, Dallas, TX 75342; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.hfia.com; Contact: Mary Frye, pres.

HFIA is a trade association for the home furnishings industry. Services offered are low-fee VISA/MasterCard processing; consumer finance; health, life and business insurance and more. "Home Furnishings Review" is an industry newsletter that is published monthly.

ILLINOIS LUMBER AND MATERIAL DEALERS ASSN.

932 S. Spring St., Springfield, IL 62704; [phone] or [phone] in Illinois; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.ilmda.com; Contact: Barry Johnson, exec. dir.

The association is comprised of retail and wholesale lumber and building material dealers. It offers regulatory information, health insurance, supplies, conventions, as well as political representation.

ILLINOIS WOOD PRODUCTS ASSN.

Department of Forestry, Southern Illinois University Mailcode 4411, Carbondale, IL 62901-4411; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.illinoiswoodproducts.org; Contact: John Phelps

Membership is open to anyone dealing with the procurement, harvesting, primary or secondary processing or marketing of wood or wood products. The association promotes interaction between members; provides up-to-date information, interpretation and advice on government rules and regulations; hosts two conventions per year and sponsors workshops and training seminars.

INDEPENDENT OFFICE PRODUCTS AND FURNITURE DEALERS ASSN.

301 N. Fairfax, Alexandria, VA 22314; [phone] or [phone]; FAX: [phone]; Contact: James A. McGarry, pres.

The Independent Office Products and Furniture Dealers Assn., formerly the Business Products Industry Assn., consists of two member divisions: the National Office Products Alliance and the Office Furniture Dealers Alliance.

INDIANA FOREST INDUSTRY COUNCIL (IFIC)

3600 Woodview Trace Ste. 101, Indianapolis, IN 46268; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.ificsfi.org; Contact: Denise McComb, IFIC coordinator.

IFIC is open to membership from individuals who are involved in the growing and processing of quality hardwood in Indiana. IFIC's goals are to promote SFI awareness to landowners, wood producers, sawmills and forestry consultants as well as safety, water quality, and proper utilization techniques. IFIC sponsors Sustainable Forestry Initiative logger training in conjunction with the American Forest & Paper Association. BMP training is also offered. IFIC is a sponsor of "Log A Load" for Kids in Indiana.

INDUSTRIAL DIAMOND ASSN.

P.O. Box 29460, Columbus, OH 43229; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.superabrasives.org; Contact: Terry M. Kane, exec. dir.

The Industrial Diamond Assn. of America is a non-profit trade association composed of companies and individuals involved in the manufacturing and sales of industrial diamonds, cubic boron nitride and tools that contain diamond and/or CBN.

INSTITUTE OF PACKAGING PROFESSIONALS

1601 N. Bond St. Ste. 101, Naperville, IL 60563; [phone]; FAX: [phone]

INTERNATIONAL HOME FURNISHINGS MARKETING ASSN.

317 W. High Ave., High Point, NC 27260; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.furnituremarket.org

The International Home Furnishings Market has become the world's largest and most important wholesale home furnishings market, the association says. It offers home furnishings professionals access to casegoods, upholstery, accessories, lighting, bedding and rugs. Market's 2,500 exhibitors offer unrivaled selection and access to complete lines and more new product introductions than anywhere else.

INTERNATIONAL INTERIOR DESIGN ASSN.

13-500 Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL 60654; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.iida.org; Contact: Karin McKie, communications; Email: [e-mail]

The International Interior Design Association is a professional networking and educational association of more than 10,000 members in eight specialty forums, and more than 30 chapters around the world. IIDA is committed to enhancing the quality of life through excellence in interior design and advancing interior design through knowledge.

INTL. SOLID SURFACE FABRICATORS ASSN.

975 American Pacific Drive Ste. 102, Henderson, NV 89014; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.issfa.net; Contact: Stan Szczepanski

The International Solid Surface Fabricators Assn. represents the solid surface industry and the world's solid surface fabricators. ISSFA aggressively promotes solid surface as the preferred surfacing option and ISSFA member companies as sources of quality and professionalism.

INTERNATIONAL STAPLE, NAIL & TOOL ASSN.

512 W. Burlington Ave. Ste. 203, LaGrange, IL 60525-2245; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; Contact: John Kurtz, exec. vice pres.

The association represents manufacturers of fasteners such as staples, nails, brads, decorative tacks, corrugated fasteners, etc., and the power fastening tools (typically electric or pneumatic) that drive them. Sponsors an ANSI safety standard for tools and represents power fastening industry in standards, codes, regulations, etc.

INTERNATIONAL ULTRAVIOLET ASSN.

P.O. Box 1110, Ayr, ON Canada N0B 1E0; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.iuva.org; Contact: Kathy Harvey, admin. asst.

The IUVA is a non-profit organization whose primary goal is to advance the science, engineering and applications of ultraviolet technologies to enhance the quality of human life and protect the environment.

INTERNATIONAL WOOD PRODUCTS ASSN.

4214 King St. W., Alexandria, VA 22302; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.iwpawood.org; Contact: Brent J. McClendon, CAE exec. vice pres.; Email: [e-mail]

The IWPA is the sole organized group in the U.S. representing companies active in the import of wood products. The IWPA performs legislative and regulatory activities, provides a forum, develops and disseminates information relative to the industry and provides standards of quality relating to wood products.

INTERNATIONAL WOODWORKING MACHINERY & FURNITURE SUPPLY FAIR (IWF)

3520 Piedmont Road NE, Ste. 350, Atlanta, GA 30305; (404) 693-833; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.iwfatlanta.com; Contact: Jim Wulfekuhle, dir. of marketing & communications.

The International Woodworking Machinery & Furniture Supply Fair--USA is one of the world's largest trade show for the furniture manufacturing, architectural woodworkd, custom and general woodworking industries. The biennial show is co-sponsored by th American Home Furnishings Alliance, Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America and Woodworking Machinery Industry Assn.

ITALIAN TRADE COMMISSION

1801 Avenue of the Stars Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90067; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.italtrade.com; Contact: Fortunato Celi Zullo

The ITC represents and promotes Italian manufacturers of all types of woodworking equipment.

JUVENILE PRODUCTS MFRS. ASSN.

17000 Commerce Pkwy. Ste. C, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; Contact: Robert Waller Jr., exec. vice pres.

JPMA members include manufacturers and/or importers in the U.S. and Mexico. The JPMA sponsors a trade show, offers a credit program and a certification program for 11 categories of products, promotes safety awareness, informs the government of industry[pi]s views and encourages new market development.

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KENTUCKY FOREST INDUSTRIES ASSN. (KFIA)

106 Progress Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.kfia.org; Contact: Robert J. Bauer. exec. dir.

Trade association for the forest products industry, whose membership is composed of primary/secondary, wholesale, service, supplier and associates. Members are mainly located within Kentucky, but are also in the surrounding states. KFIA puts out a monthly newsletter and yearly membership directory, regional meetings, annual association meeting in March, annual Kentucky Wood Expo and provides logger information through Kentucky Master Logger Program.

KITCHEN CABINET MANUFACTURERS ASSN.

1899 Preston White Drive, Reston, VA 20191; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.kcma.org; Contact: C. Richard Titus, exec. vice pres.

The trade association represents cabinet manufacturers, countertop and other decorative laminate product fabricators, and suppliers to the industry. Services include government relations, management statistics, marketing information, plant tours, management conferences, annual convention and administration of cabinet testing and certification program.

MAINE FOREST PRODUCTS COUNCIL

16 Winthrop St., Augusta, ME 04330; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.maineforest.org; Contact: Abigail Holman, exec. dir.

A statewide association of the various interests which comprise Maine[pi]s forest products community, the council has worked over the years toward providing a better climate for the forest products community and of promoting a more vital forestry sector.

MAINE WOOD PRODUCTS ASSN.

P.O. Box 401, Belfast, ME 04915; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.mainewood.org; Contact: Robert McGregor, exec. dir.

A statewide association of primary and secondary wood products manufacturers including both small businesses and international leaders in the industry. The association's locus in economic development and industry growth through meetings and educational programs, public education and support of business-to-business relationships.

MAPLE FLOORING MFRS. ASSN.

60 Revere Drive Ste. 500, Northbrook, IL 60062; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; Contact: Daniel Heney, technical dir.

Founded in 1897, the MFMA is the authoritative source of technical and general information about the manufacture, application, installation and maintenance of northern hard maple athletic flooring systems. MFMA's members are manufacturing mills, installers, distributors and associated product manufacturers.

MATERIAL HANDLING INDUSTRY

8720 Red Oak Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28217; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.mhia.org; Contact: J. Nofsinger, CEO

MHI was incorporated as a trade association in 1945. Its nearly 700 members are engaged in the design and manufacture of material handling equipment and systems. Its services include education, research, trade shows, product technical conferences and specifications.

MICHIGAN LUMBER & BUILDING MATERIALS ASSN.

5815 Executive Drive Ste. A-130, Lansing, MI 48911; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.mlbma.org; Contact: Richard Seely pres.

This is a statewide trade association representing independent lumber and building material retailers and suppliers to the industry. MLBMA provides industry leadership and innovative business solutions to strengthen the efficiency, profitability and growth opportunity of its members.

MISSISSIPPI LUMBER MFRS. ASSN.

P.O. Box 5241, Jackson, MS 39296-5241; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.mslumbermfg.org; Contact: Sylvia C. Napper, exec. vice pres.

Association members include Mississippi pine and hardwood manufacturers plus associate members from throughout the Southeast. MLMA provides a forum for exchange of ideas and valuable industry contacts, promotes use of pine and hardwood lumber, gives members unified voice in addressing issues. The association holds on annual meeting/convention/trade show.

MISSOURI FOREST PRODUCTS ASSN.

611 E. Capitol Ave. Ste. 1, Jefferson City, MO 65101; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.moforest.org; Contact: Cory Ridenhour, exec. dir.

The Missouri state trade association promotes closer working relationships among wood-utilizing and producing entities. The association sponsors a trade show, an annual meeting, marketing programs, government relations and educational seminars.

MOUNTAIN STATES LUMBER & BUILDING MATERIAL DEALERS ASSN.

9034 E. Easter Place Ste. 103, Centennial, CO 80112; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.mslbmda.org; Contact: Geri L. Adams, exec. vice pres.

The association is a regional trade organization of retail dealers and their suppliers. It is a non-partisan, non-profit association supported by voluntary membership. Its region includes all of Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming and southeast Idaho.

NATIONAL ASSN. OF HOME BUILDERS

1201 15th St. N.W., Washington, DC 20005-2800; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; Contact: Kent Cotton, exec. vice pres.

NATIONAL ASSN. OF PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZERS 4700 W. Lake Ave., Glenview, IL 60025; [phone]; FAX: [phone] or [phone]; WEB: www.napo.net; Contact: Barry Izsak, pres.

The National Association of Professional Organizers is a non-profit professional association whose members include organizing consultants, speakers, trainers, authors, and manufacturers of organizing products. Founded in 1985, it is the largest national association of and for organizers with over 3,350 members throughout the world. NAPO's mission is to develop, lead, and promote professional organizers and the organizing industry.

NATIONAL ASSN. OF STORE FIXTURE MFRS. (

3595 Sheridan St. Ste. 200, Hollywood, FL 33021; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.nasfm.org; Contact: Klein Merriman exec. dir.

NASFM is an international, not-for-profit association representing the store fixture manufacturing industry since 1956. Its mission is to raise the professional, ethical and educational standards of the industry and to promote the value of members[pi] products and services. Its membership includes more than 450 manufacturing companies and 200 suppliers.

NATIONAL ASSN. OF THE REMODELING INDUSTRY

780 Lee St. Ste. 200, Des Plaines, IL 60016; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.nari.org

NARI, the voice of the professional remodeling industry, is a not-for-profit trade association committed to enhancing industry professionalism and serving as an ally to our nation[pi]s homeowners. Over 60 chapters nationwide represent all segments of the industry, including contractors, manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, lenders and others.

NATIONAL CLOSET GROUP

953 N. Larch Ave., Elmhurst, IL 60126; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.nationalclosetgroup.com

NCG is an organization of independent closet companies covering separate geographical areas across the U.S. We have joined together to take advantage of franchise type benefits without the restrictions and costs associated with a franchise. We operate in a non-competitive environment in order to facilitate open and detailed information sharing.

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF THE HOUSING INDUSTRY

1201 15th St. NW, Washington, DE 20005; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.nahb.com; Contact: Tucker Bernard, dir.

The mission of NCHI is to be a resource for the building industry and to support the business interests of its members. NCHI was organized in 1964 to join national product and service suppliers with builder members of the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB). This partnership with NAHB allows its associate members who supply products and services to be eligible for membership in NCHI.

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MFRS. ASSN. (NEMA)

1300 N. 17th St. Ste. 1847, Rosslyn, VA 22209; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.nema.org

NATIONAL FENESTRATION RATING COUNCIL

8484 Georgia Ave. Ste. 320, Silver Spring, MD 20910; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.nfrc.org; Contact: Jim Benney

NFRC is a unique industry, government public interest group collaboration developing and implementing a nationwide system for rating and labeling the thermal performance of all types of windows, doors, skylights, and other fenestration products. Members include product manufacturers, suppliers, specifiers, builders, consumers, state code agencies and energy offices, and utilities. The NFRC publishes a quarterly newsletter, 'Update' and Certified Product Directory listing fenestration products and their energy performance.

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION

One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.nfpa.org; Contact: Margie Coloian, dir. of public affairs

Established in 1896, the NFPA is an international, non-profit voluntary membership association with more than 75,000 members worldwide. The NFPA, publisher of building, fire and life safety codes and public fire and life safety education programs, also prepares many statistical reports on fire prevention and protection.

NATIONAL GLASS ASSN.

8200 Greensboro Dr. Ste. 302, McLean, VA 22102; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; Contact: Brenda Stempson, exec. dir.

NGA is the largest trade association in North America for the architectural and automotive glass industry. Member companies are involved in contract glazing, auto glass replacement, mirror installation, manufacturing, fabrication and distribution of glass and glass products as well as those, from allied areas.

NATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER ASSN. (NHLA)

P.O. Box 34518, Memphis, TN 38184-0518; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.nhla.com; Contact: Paul Houghland Jr., CAE exec. mgr.

NHLA maintains the grading rules, for inspecting hardwood lumber; an inspector training school; inspection services; NMWP audits; and continuing education. Membership is open to manufacturers, suppliers and users of hardwood lumber.

NATIONAL HOME FURNISHINGS ASSN.

3910 Tinsley Drive, Ste. 101, High Point, NC 27265-3610; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; Contact: Steve DeHaan, exec. vice pres.

Members are retail home, furnishings stores nationwide. The association provides products, services and information and educational programs, for its members.

NATIONAL KITCHEN AND BATH ASSN. (NKBA)

687 Willow Grove St., Hackettestown, NJ 07840; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; Contact: Michael Kelly, CEO

NKBA is an international organization whose members include kitchen/bath dealers, designers, manufacturers, manufacturers' representatives, distributors and multi-branch retailers. Committed to the success and professionalism of its members, NKBA's activities include educational seminars, certification, Kitchen/Bath Industry Show and Conference and public relations and consumer awareness programs.

NATIONAL LUMBER AND BUILDING MATERIAL DEALERS ASSN.

40 Ivy St. S.E., Washington, DC 20003; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.dealer.org; Contact: Shawn Conrad, pres.

NLBMDA represents 8, 000 independent lumber and building material dealers and 22 state and regional associations. NLBMDA provides representation for its members before the federal government and myriad products and services focusing on members' long-term success.

NATIONAL OAK FLOORING MFRS. ASSN./THE WOOD FLOORING MANUFACTURERS ASSN.

P.O. Box 3009, Memphis, TN 38173-0009; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.nofma.org; Contact: Timm Locke, exec. vice pres.

NOFMA is e non-profit trade association representing wood-footing manufacturers that writes standards for solid and engineered hardwood flooring. NOFMA also writes grading rules and is an official source of specifications and technical data.

NATIONAL PAINT AND COATINGS ASSN.

1500 Rhode Island Avenue N.W., Washington, DC 20005; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.paint.org

A voluntary, non-profit trade association representing some 400 paint and coatings manufacturers, raw materials suppliers and distributors. Primary role is to serve as ally and advocate on legislative, regulatory and judicial issues at the, federal, state and local levels. Provides members with research and technical information, statistical management information, legal guidance and community service project support.

NATIONAL WOOD FLOORING ASSN. (NWFA)

111 Chesterfield Industrial Blvd., Chesterfield, MO 63005; [phone] (U.S.); [phone] (Canada); FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.woodfloors.org; Contact: Edward S. Korczak, CAE exec. dir.

NWFA represents the leading wood flooring manufacturers, distributors, dealers and contractors. The NWFA promotes industry advancement, professionalism and growth through extensive educational programs and technical services, while conducting aggressive industry advertising and public relations campaigns. NWFA also develops industry standards for the installation and sanding and finishing of wood floors.

NATIONAL WOODEN PALLET AND CONTAINER ASSN.

329 Patrick St., Arlington, VA 22314; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www. nwpca.com

NWPCA is on international trade association of unit load professionals who manufacture, recycle and distribute reusable pallets and other unit load bases, containers and reels. NWPCA is dedicated to the success of its members by helping them create environmentally responsible, cost-effective solutions to meet their customers[pi] changing unit load materials handling needs.

NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA (VICE CANADIAN FOREST SERVICE)

Pacific Forestry Centre 506 W. Burnside Road, Victoria, BC Canada V8Z 1M5; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.pfc.forestry.ca; Contact: Dr. Bill Wilson, dir., industry, trade and economics.

The mandate of this national research agency is to define and deliver research in support of the sustainable development and competitiveness of the Canadian forest sector. This includes research on natural science and industry, trade and economics topics.

NATURAL RESOURCES RESEARCH INSTITUTE

5013 Miller Trunk Highway, DuLuth, MN 55811-1442; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.nrri.umn.edu; Contact: Chris Edwardson

NRRI provides process and product research and technical assistance to the wood products industry.

NEW BRUNSWICK FOREST PRODUCTS ASSN. INC.

1350 Regent St., Fredericton, NB Canada E3C 2G6; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.nbforestry.com; Contact: Yvon Poitras, pres. & CEO

Members include all pulp and paper manufacturers and all of the lumber producers in New Brunswick.

NEW ZEALAND PINE MANUFACTURERS ASSN. INC.

P.O. Box 256, Motueka, New Zealand; (64) 35286006; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.pine.net.nz; Contact: Lawrie M. Halkett

The New Zealand Pine Manufacturers Association companies range in size from large corporations down to small family owned businesses. The products made by the participating members include lumber, window and door parts, stair ports, mouldings, engineered wood products, furniture and furniture carpentry.

NORTH ALABAMA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSN. (NAIDA)

Box 1668, Decatur, AL 35602; [phone]

NAIDA is a non-profit service organization devoted to the location and development of industry in the TVA power-served area of North Alabama. All our services are provided free and there is no obligation. All correspondence is kept in strictest confidence.

NORTH AMERICAN BUILDING MATERIAL DISTRIBUTION ASSN. (NBMDA)

401 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60615; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www. nbmda.org; Contact: Kevin Gammonley, exec. vice pres.

Members are distributors and manufacturers of a wide variety of building materials and related specialty products. The organization provides education, training, statistical research and networking opportunities for members.

NORTH AMERICAN LAMINATE FLOORING ASSN.

1747 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Ste. 1000, Washington, DC 20006; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.nalfa.com; Contact: E.C. Dearing, pres.

Promotes the general advancement of laminate flooring in North America; to encourage the establishment and maintenance of high standards in laminate flooring and to recognize those that meet the standards; to promote public understanding of the role of laminate-flooring; and to act as a clearinghouse for the dissemination of data relating to all aspects of laminate flooring and to establish material and publications for such purpose.

NORTH AMERICAN WHOLESALE LUMBER ASSN.

3601 Algonquin Road Ste. 400, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.lumber.org; Contact: Nicholas R. Kent, pres. and CEO

NAWLA's vision is to be the unifying force for efficient distribution with the forest products and related building material industries. Through education programs, regular meetings throughout North America, publications and numerous cooperative initiatives with forest product manufacturers, the wholesale distributor members of this association strive to achieve the highest levels of professionalism and efficiency.

NORTHEAST MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY CENTER (NEMTC)

Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute Room CII 9009, Troy, NY 12180-3590; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; Contact: Nancy Duchessi, asst. dir.

NEMTC is one of five federally sponsored programs (MIST) whose mission is to transfer advanced manufacturing technologies to manufacturing firms employing fewer then 500 employees. Assistance areas include unbiased CAD/CAM evaluation, layout, process technologies, ISO 9000, SPC, seminars, workshops and training. Service areas include NY and surrounding states. Up to 1?3 cost share is available.

NORTHEASTERN LUMBER MFRS. ASSN. (NELMA)

P.O. Box 87-A, Cumberland Center, ME 04021; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.nelma.org; Contact: Jeff K. Easterling; Steve Card, pres. & chief inspector.

The Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Assn. (NeLMA) publishes grading rules to assist in the uniform marketing of Northeastern softwood lumber. NeLMA's grading staff provides instruction and supervision for its member mills, plus reinspection services. NeLMA also publishes technical information to assist designers and specifiers on the proper use of Northeastern softwood products.

NORTHEASTERN WOODWORKERS ASSN.

P.O. Box 246, Rexford, NY 12148; [phone]; WEB: www.woodworker.org; Contact: Charles Goddard, exec. dir.

NWA is a non-profit membership organization based in New York State's Capital District. It is open without restriction to amateurs and professional woodworkers of all ages. NWA provides numerous ways to learn about woodworking and sponsors an annual woodworkers showcase in Saratoga Springs, NY.

NORTHWEST WOOD PRODUCTS ASSN. (NWPA)

64672 Cook Ave. Ste. B, Bend, OR 97701; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.nwpa.org; Contact: Dennis G. Brock, exec. dir.

NWPA is on association of secondary wood products manufacturers that assists firms in marketing, capital access, technology and training and supply development. Originally created as a state agency, NWPA has been a private, non-profit association since June 1993. NWPA was established to devise and coordinate strategies to promote the competitiveness of Oregon's secondary wood products industry--800 firms that employ more than 23,000 persons in the manufacture of millwork, cabinetry, furniture and other specialty wood products. NWPA has more than 120 members representing more than 9,500 employees, making it one of the largest forest products associations in the Northwest.

NORTHWESTERN LUMBER ASSN.

1405 Lilac Drive #130, Golden Valley, MN 55422; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; Contact: Gary Smith, pres.

The trade association represents retail lumber dealers in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota and provides legislative, convention and insurance services.

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OFFICE FURNITURE DEALERS ALLIANCE

301 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA 22314; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.odanet.org

OHIO LUMBERMEN'S ASSN.

41 Croswell Rd., Columbus, OH 43214; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.ohiolumber.org; Contact: John C. Benson, exec. vice pres.

The purpose of the association is to promote the general welfare of the lumber and building material business throughout the state of Ohio. Members are owners or principals of retail lumber operations. Associate members are manufacturers, wholesalers or service firms of the lumber and building material industry. The association offers seminars, convention alternative, group insurance program, advertising, specialty products, customized business forms, and a Workers' Compensation Group Rating Discount Program.

ONTARIO FOREST INDUSTRIES ASSN.

20 Toronto St. Ste. 820, Toronto, ON Canada M5C 2B8; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.ofia.com

The association is the unified voice of its members, working to ensure that industry positions are considered by government; to build awareness of the industry and its positions with the public; and to demonstrate the responsiveness of its members to environmental, economic, societal and forest management concerns.

ONTARIO FURNITURE MFRS. ASSN.

6900 Airport Road, Ste. 200 Box 85, Mississauga, ON Canada L4V 1E8; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.ofma.ca; Contact: David Hanna, pres.

OFMA is a non-profit trade association representing manufacturers of home furnishings and suppliers to the industry. OFMA manages the Canadian Home Furnishings Award Program which recognizes excellence in Canadian manufactured residential furniture.

ONTARIO LUMBER MFRS. ASSN.

210-65 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON Canada M5H 2M6; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.olma.ca; Contact: David G. Milton, pres.

The OLMA is a quality control softwood lumber grading agency certified by the Canadian Lumber Standards Accreditation Board and the American Lumber Standards Committee Inc. to provide grading services to its member softwood lumber manufacturers in Ontario.

OREGON FOREST INDUSTRIES COUNCIL (OFIC)

P.O. Box 12826, Salem, OR 97309; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; Contact: Craig Hanneman, pres.

An association of forest products companies, OFIC represents its members before the Oregon legislature, state agencies and other governmental bodies.

PACKAGING MACHINERY MFRS. INSTITUTE

4350 N. Fairfax Drive Ste. 600, Arlington, VA 22203; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.packexpo.com; Contact: Charles D. Yuska, pres.

PMMI is a global resource for packaging. Through its PACKEXPO trade shows and Web site, the Institute brings thousands of buyers and sellers of packaging technology together.

PENNSYLVANIA FOREST PRODUCTS ASSN.

545 W. Chocolate Ave., Hershey, PA 17033; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.hlma.org; Contact: Paul Lyskaua, exec. dir.

Formally Hardwood Manufacturers Association of PA, PFPA is the largest timber and forest product trade association in Pennsylvania. PFPA ensures the viability of the industry through its full-time government affairs office in the interest of maintaining a sustainable forest base and a strengthened economy.

THE POWDER COATING INSTITUTE

2121 Eisenhower Ave. Ste. 401, Alexandria, VA 22314; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.powdercoating.org; Contact: Gregory J. Bocchi

PCI represents the North American powder coating industry. Its members manufacture or supply powder coating materials, application equipment, and related products and services.

POWER TOOL INSTITUTE INC.

1300 Sumner Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115-2851; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.powertoolinstitutre.com; Contact: Charles M. Stockinger, exec. mgr.

Trade association representing manufacturers of power tools.

QUEBEC FOREST INDUSTRIES ASSN. LTD. (QFIA)

1175 Lavigerie Ste. 201, Ste-Foy, PQ Canada G1V 4P1; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.aifq.qc.ca; Contact: Andre Duchesne, pres./ gm.

Member companies produce nearly all pulp and paper of two-thirds of lumber made in Quebec. QFIA represents their interests to governments, media, public, etc.

QUEBEC WHOLESALE LUMBER ASSN. INC.

620 Cathcart St. Ste. 719, Montreal, PQ Canada H3B 1M1; [phone]; Contact: Therese Lamarre, sec./treas.

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RADTECH INTERNATIONAL NORTH AMERICA

6935 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, MD 20815; [phone]; WEB: www.radtech.org; Contact: Mickey Fortune, exec. dir.

RadTech is a not-for-profit association dedicated to fostering technical scientific and educational advancement in the manufacture and use of ultraviolet (UV) and electron beam (EB) curable products. RadTech publishes a bimonthly magazine, conducts seminars and holds a biennial conference and exhibition.

SOCIETY OF FURNITURE ENGINEERS AND MANAGERS

P.O. Box 35413, Charlotte, NC 28235-5413; [phone]; Contact: Al Rose, exec. sec.

Formerly known as Society of Furniture Industrial Engineers, this non-profit organization holds semi-annual conferences in May and November providing insightful learning experiences for engineers and managers at all levels in the Furniture Industry including plant tours, introduction to new machinery, and productivity improvement applications in both Case Goods and Upholstery.

SOUTHEASTERN LUMBER MFRS. ASSN. (SLMA)

671 Forest Parkway P.O. Box 1788, Forest Park, GA 30297; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.slma.org; Contact: Steve Rountree, pres.

SLMA is a regional trade association serving as the voice of independent lumbermen. SLMA's purpose is to protect the interests of smell businesses and expand the markets for pine lumber and hardwood products through active participation in the legislative and regulatory arenas and high-profile, formal marketing programs. SLMA has an active political action committee and sponsors insurance programs for its members in worker[pi]s compensation, life and health and property/casualty coverage.

SOUTHERN BUILDING MATERIAL ASSN. INC.

P.O. Box 18667, Charlotte, NC 28218; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.southern builder.com; Contact: Larry W. Adams, pres.

Trade association for the building material industry in the Carolinas, Tennessee and Virginia.

SOUTHERN CYPRESS MFRS. ASSN.

400 Penn Center Blvd. Ste. 530, Pittsburgh, PA 15235; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.cypressinfo.org; Contact: Susan Regan

Membership is limited to firms and corporations engaged in the manufacture of Southern Cypress solid wood products and veneers, as well as those in the business of further processing these products with the intent to sell by means of wholesale distribution.

SOUTHERN FOREST PRODUCTS ASSN. (SFPA)

P.O. Box 641700, Kenner, LA 70064-1700; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.sfpa.org; Contact: Lionel J. Landrey, pres.

SFPA is a non-profit organization of lumber manufacturers in 12 Southern states. The association carries out program services in marketing and government affairs and sponsors the biennial forest products position.

SOUTHERN PINE INSPECTION BUREAU (SPIB)

4709 Scenic Hwy., Pensacola, FL 32504; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.spib.org; Contact: J.E. Loy, pres.

SPIB is a non-profit membership association of lumber manufacturers, providing grading rules and quality assurance programs for southern pine lumber, treated wood products and wood components.

STAIRWAY MANUFACTURERS' ASSN.

175 State Road E., Westminster, MA 01473; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.stairways.org; Contact: Phillip A. Bibeau, business mgr.

STRUCTURAL BOARD ASSN.

25 Valleywood Drive Unit 27, Markham, ON Canada L3R 5L9; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.osbguide.com; Contact: Mark Angelini, pres. and CEO.

The association provides a wide range of services and materials to builders, building supply dealers and specifiers/designers free of charge or at nominal cost. Literature, available at no charge, includes technical manuals with application directions and building code acceptances; builder sales aids; technical bulletins; DIY consumer brochures; and industrial application brochures. The association represents a growing number of OSB/waferboard mills, and their leading suppliers, consultants and academic resources in the industry.

TAPPI 

15 Technology Parkway South, Norcross, GA 30092; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.tappi.org

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UNFINISHED FURNITURE ASSN.

17000 Commerce Parkway Ste. C, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; Email: [e-mail]

UNIFIED ABRASIVES MFRS. ASSN.

30200 Detroit Road, Cleveland, OH 44145-1967; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.uama.org; Contact: Jeffrey Wherry

Trade association of U.S. coated abrasive manufacturers.

UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE ACTION COUNCIL

P.O. Box 2436, High Point, NC 27261; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; Web: www.ufac.org; Contact: Joseph L. Ziolkowski, exec. dir.

UFAC is an association of furniture manufacturers, retailers and suppliers organized for the purpose of conducting ongoing research into more cigarette-resistant upholstering methods and encouraging compliance throughout the industry.

VDMA 

P.O. Box 71 08 64 D-60498, Frankfurt/Main, Germany; (49-69) 6603-1340; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.wood.vdma.org; Contact: Dr. Werner Neubauer

The VDMA represents 90 percent of the production of the German woodworking machinery industry (250 manufacturers and 25,000 employees). One of the association's duties is to inform users in the national and international wood industries about its members' latest developments and complete range of products. This also covers turnkey factories. The VDMA is a co-organizer of the Ligna Fair at Hannover and the Holz-Handwerk Fair in Nuremberg.

VERMONT WOOD MANUFACTURERS ASSN.

P.O. Box 196 212 Main St., Ste. 1, Poultney, VT 05764-1195; [phone]; WEB: www. vermontwood.com; Contact: Mary Jeanne Packer

VIRGINIA FOREST PRODUCTS ASSN.

220 E. Williamsburg Road, Sandston, VA 23150; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.vfpa.net; Contact: J.R. 'Randy' Bush, pres.

Chartered in 1958, it is a non-profit, non-governmental, privately supported association of individuals, firms and corporations having an interest in the Commonwealth's lumber and wood products industry.

WALNUT COUNCIL INC.

1011 N 725 W, West Lafeyette, IN 47906-9431; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.walnutcouncil.org; Contact: Liz Jackson, exec. dir.

Founded in 1970, the Council is e not-far-profit corporation, organized for the purpose of promoting end supporting long-term growth and prosperity for its members and woodland owners who shore interest in sustainable forest management.

WESTERN BUILDING MATERIAL ASSN.

909 Lakeridge Drive S.W. P.O. Box 1699, Olympia, WA 98507; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; Contact: Casey Voorhees

The association represents retail building material dealers in Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Its services include: conventions, trade shows, training seminars, legislation, regulatory assistance, employee benefits and business forms.

WESTERN RED CEDAR LUMBER ASSN. (WRCLA)

1501-700 West Pender St. Pender Place 1 Business Building, Vancouver, BC Canada V6C 1G8; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.wrcla.org; Contact: Peter Lang, gen. mgr.

The WRCLA represents primary and secondary cedar manufacturers in the northwestern United States and Canada. The association provides marketing, promotional and user education services for cedar users in the U.S. marketplace. WRCLA's program includes targeted trade advertising, literature and product publicity. Each of these activities are developed to communicate the many benefits of western red cedar lumber and further build on cedar's image as a quality building product.

WESTERN WOOD PRODUCTS ASSN. (WWPA)

522 S.W. Fifth Ave. Ste. 500, Portland, OR 97204-2122; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.wwpa.org; Contact: Butch Bernhardt, dir. of Info Services

Representing lumber manufacturers in 12 western states and Alaska, Western Wood Products Assn. is the largest lumber trade association in the west. WWPA mils produce in excess of 8 billion board feet of softwood lumber a year. The association provides quality control, economic, technical and product support services to its member mills and encourages the proper use of its members' products with educational tools, design aids, technical publications and an extensive Web site.

WINDOW & DOOR MANUFACTURERS ASSN.

1400 E. Touhy Ave. Ste. 470, Des Plaines, IL 60018; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.nwwda.org. Contact: John Prentice.

The Window & Door Manufacturers Assn. is a trade association representing approximately 145 U.S. and Canadian manufacturers and suppliers of windows end doors for the domestic end export markets. Members sell to distributors, dealers, builders, remodelers, architects, contractors and other specifiers in residential, commercial and institutional markets. WDMA members manufacture high performance products designed and built to performance-based standards.

WINSTEP

150 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606; WEB: www.winstep.org

WINStep is an acronym for Wood INdustry STandard for the Exchange of Product data. The goal of WINStep is to reduce the challenge and expense of integrating different systems by providing a common language through which these systems communicate. The WINStep protocol will be a dynamic, standardized environment for the exchange of product, process and technology data.

* WOOD COMPONENT MFRS. ASSN. (WCMA)

741 Butlers Gate, Ste. 100, Marietta, GA 30068-4207; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.woodcomponents.org; Contact: Steve Lawser, exec. dir.

The WCMA represents the U.S. end Canada manufacturers of wood component products. Member companies produce a wide range of rough, semi- and fully-machined hardwood, softwood and engineered wood components far the furniture, cabinet, millwork, building products and related wood product industries. Some program and services include: newsletters, educational meetings and plant tour events; maintains rules and specifications for dimension and components; promotes general demand for dimension and components; exhibits at trade shows; conducts market and technical research; publishes a wood components buyer's guide; and a Member Match business referral program that assists dimension customers in locating suppliers for the wood components they need. This service is also available on their Web site at www.woodcomponents.org.

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* WOOD MACHINERY MFRS. OF AMERICA (WMMA)

100 North 20th St. 4th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103; [phone] or (800) BUY-WMMA; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.wmma.org; Contact: Bill Norton

The WMMA is a trade association representing U.S. manufacturers of woodworking machinery, equipment and cutting tools, entire systems as well as related suppliers, distributors and consultants. The WMMA promotes awareness of member firms through extensive marketing, educational programs, trade shows, monthly newsletters, Web presence and a member directory. WMMA also co-sponsors an annual convention as well as the IWF Show (International Woodworking Machinery & Furniture Supply Fair) in Atlanta.

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WOOD MOULDING AND MILLWORK PRODUCERS ASSN.

507 First St., Woodland, CA 95695; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.wmmpa.com; Contact: Kellie Schroeder

WMMPA is the international trade association of the wood moulding and millwork industry. Member firms produce hardwood, softwood and MDF mouldings, door frames, door jambs and related wood products for worldwide distribution. WMMPA promotes member products through trade shows, advertising, industry standards and distribution of its member directory. Suppliers to moulding producers comprise a solid core of associate members in WMMPA.

WOOD PRODUCTS MFRS. ASSN. (WPMA)

175 State Road E., Westminster, MA 01473; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www. wpma.org; Contact: Philip A. Bibeau, exec. dir.

The WPMA is one of the largest secondary wood products trade associations in North America with over 400 members companies. For 75 years successful businesses have looked to the WPMA to provide timely and cost efficient solutions to their problems. Our Trained staff is on excellent information resource with over 58 years of combined industry experience. Some of the services provided to manufacturers of secondary wood products and their suppliers include comprehensive insurance program offering property, general liability, commercial auto, umbrella liability, and workers compensation. We also offer on-line listing of members capabilities, daily inquiries far new business, the most informative monthly newsletter in the industry and accurate credit information.

WOODWORK INSTITUTE

P.O. Box 980247, West Sacramento, CA 95798; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.woodworkinsitute.com; Contact: Stanley R. (Rob) Gustafson, CEO/sec.

Founded in 1951, the Woodwork Institute is dedicated to providing the leading standards and quality assurance programs far the architectural millwork industry in the western United States. The Woodwork Institute's standards are used by more thna 7,000 architects, specifiers, and design professional.

WOODWORKING MACHINERY INDUSTRY ASSN.

3313 Paper Mill Road, Ste. 202, Phoenix, MD 21131; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEB: www.wmia.org; Contact: Bill Miller, CAE exec. dir.

The membership of WMIA includes corporations, companies, partnerships and individuals whose primary business is importing and distributing industrial woodworking equipment for resale in the United States. WMIA publishes a quarterly newsletter and also is a co-sponsor of the International Woodworking Machinery & Furniture Supply Fair (IWF).

WOODWORKING MACHINERY SUPPLIERS ASSN.

P.O. Box 10 Epping, Essex, England CM16 7RR; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; Contact: Robert J. Kemp, exec. sec.

WMSA is a trade association representing suppliers of woodworking machinery and related equipment to the British market. Membership comprised of both manufacturers and importers/distributors.

WORLD FOREST INSTITUTE

4033 SW. Canyon Road, Portland, OR 97221; [phone]; FAX: [phone]; Contact: Sara Wu

A private, non-profit organization, the WFI provides forestry information, consultation, publications and study tours. WFI offers products and services to meet the diverse needs of manufacturers, consultants, researchers, government agencies and more.