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TRADE TALK Continued Connecting North American Forest Products Globally National Hardwood Magazine www.nationalhardwoodmag.com Hardwood Purchasing Handbook www.hardwoodpurchasinghdbk.com Greenbook’s Hardwood Marketing Directory www.millerwoodtradepub.com Greenbook’s Softwood Marketing Directory (on-line only) www.millerwoodtradepub.com Forest Products Export Directory www.forestproductsexport.com Imported Wood Purchasing Guide www.importedwoodpurchasing.com Import/Export Wood Purchasing News www.woodpurchasingnews.com The Softwood Forest Products Buyer www.softwoodbuyer.com The Softwood Forest Products Buyer Special NAWLA Edition www.softwoodbuyer.com Turner was also installed. RTM Industrial Maintenance took out all of the old equipment and replaced it with new equipment in a little over a week’s time. Cleereman Controls engineers along with hydraulic engineer Jonny Cleereman of Cleereman Industries were on site for startup and training of the sawyer and mill maintenance crew. After a few days of sawyer training and final testing, the mill was ready to start running production. Also installed were a Cleereman Modular Track-Frame with 80# rail and a Cleereman Cable Tensioner. This project from start to finish took less than two weeks. To learn more, go to www.cleereman.com. CHESAPEAKE, VA—King City Forwarding USA, Inc. recently moved here from its former location in Pittsfield, MA. King City, specializing in forestry product exports out of North America, has been in business since 1977. Peter Lovett, vice president, said this move affords King City Peter Lovett several advantages. The new office space is larger, allowing more space for new hires. “We plan on adding more employees,” Lovett said. Chesapeake also is closer to King City’s partner-carriers in Norfolk and Richmond, VA. King City can book cargo, arrange truck and rail transport, conduct phyto inspections, carry out customs filing, produce export documentation and expedite cargo and coordinate delivery. Lloyd Lovett is CEO of the company. To learn more, go to www.kingcitynorthway.com. Forest Products Stock Exchange (on-line only) www.millerwoodtradepub.com PLEASE VISIT US ONLINE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR PUBLICATIONS P.O. Box 34908, Memphis, TN 38184-0908 (800) 844-1280 or (901) 372-8280 www.millerwoodtradepub.com info@millerwoodtradepub.com Amanda Huang RICHMOND, VA—Amanda Huang was recently named President of Continental Underwriters, Inc., headquartered here. She added this title to COO, which she has retained for five years. Huang began her career in the insurance industry more by accident than by plan. What began as a temporary administrative 88 MAY 2023 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE www.RealAmericanHardwood.org
assistant position grew into a career serving the forest products niche and building a successful business. Playing an integral part in the formation and growth of Continental Underwriters Inc. over the years, she seized all opportunities to learn and grow, eventually becoming an MBA graduate and the company’s President and COO— all while raising two young children with her husband. In her current role, Huang oversees the day-to-day operations of the company, working closely with the internal CU teams to address their needs and ensure the company’s success. “Amanda’s journey was anything but straightforward, and learning more about Amanda’s story will inspire anyone who is working hard to improve their life and achieve success,” stated a company spokesperson. “Amanda is living proof that when there is a strong will, there most definitely is a way.” To learn more, go to www.contund.com. n In Memoriam Continued from page 79 Tito had a very big influence in the lumber industry in Italy and brought that here to the U.S., where he enjoyed working and living. He was a respected, serious and honest man, and Lawrence Lumber will carry on his legacy with the same principles and teachings. He will be missed by many. His son, Giuseppe Gori, said, “Thank you, Dad, for everything you have taught us and for showing me the world. This article is in your honor as you were an honorable man. Love always.” v Steven Dale Thomas Steven Dale Thomas, 47, of Vanceburg, KY, passed away recently in Lexington, KY. He was born December 28, 1975, in Portsmouth, OH, a son of Jack and Carole Meade Thomas of Vanceburg, KY. Steven was co-owner of Graf and Thomas Lumber Company and a lifelong member of the Vanceburg First Baptist Church. He enjoyed traveling, coaching, going to sporting events, going to Disney World, working and especially spending time with his children. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his lov- ing wife of 28 years, Marcia Erwin Thomas; two sons, Brady Thomas and Bailey Thomas; one daughter, Briley Thomas, all of Vanceburg, KY; one sister, Erin (Shane) Claypool of Lexington, KY along with many other family and friends who will sadly mourn his passing. Funeral services were held at Globe Family Funeral Chapel, 103 Dudley Avenue, Garrison, KY with Brother Chris Lawhun and Brother Howard Wilson officiating. Burial followed in the Skidmore Cemetery in Garrison, KY. David Kelly, Chad Sizemore, Mark Adams, Nick Adams, Pat McGlone, Bill Gullett, Russ Cottingham and Damon Graf served as pallbearers. Globe Family Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services in Garrison, KY cared for all arrangements for Steven Dale Thomas. v www.RealAmericanHardwood.org MAY 2023 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE 89
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