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The Product and Market Development Story for Pacific
Albus Lumber
Research & Product/Market Development
Pacific Albus Finished Products Examples
Sawmill/Planer custom‐made for Pacific Albus
Where we are now and where are we headed
Q&A
Overview
Acknowledgements
Specific gravity Shrinkage Green to Oven dry (%)
Species Moisture Content
Specific gravity Ratio @ 12%
Tangential Radial Ratio
Collins Pacific Albus Green12%Ovendry
0.310.330.35 1.0 5.0 4.3 1.16
Hybrid poplar 9%Ovendry 0.37 a - 3.4 3.1 1.09
Alder, red Green12%
0.370.41 1.24% 7.3 4.4 1.65
Pine, ponderosa Green12%
0.380.40 1.21% 3.9 6.2 0.62
Lightweight hardwood, straight grain, medium/fine texture, very light in color
Paints, stains and enamels well
Ideal for machining, gluing, sanding, boring and turning
Edge‐glues well. Stable due to low radial/tangential shrinkage factor (1.16)
FSC 100% certified, including mill residuals – Chips, sawdust cubes and hog fuel
Good alternative to Alder, Aspen, Basswood, Paulownia, Cottonwood, Yellow Poplar, and Balsawood, as well as many softwoods such as Incense cedar and pine.
Consistent, uniform and available year‐round.
Can contribute to LEED credits in several categories
Practical Advantage and Physical Properties
What it means in our plantation.
Plantations – reduce pressure on natural forestsSustainable - cut no more than we replenishes, about 7.5% per year – ~ 7 acres/day – forever. Diversity – Multiple ages & varietiesRestrictions on pesticides & herbicides – last resort.Set aside zones, wildlife habitatsContribution to the local community
Cants for reprocessing
Landscape timbers
Pallets/crating/boxes
Recreational vehicle parts
Veneer
Pattern Stock
S4S and cut stock
Picture Frames
Multiple Applications
Pre‐ripped moulding blanks
Millwork (solid and finger‐joint)
Edge‐glued panels
Turned items, balusters
Furniture
Snowboards, skis, wakeboards, kiteboards, skimboards & surfboards
Ceilings & paneling
Toys
Sculptures
Kitchen utensils
Chop sticks
Shelving
Multiple Applications
Pencils & pens
Trade show displays
Matches
Cell phone & lighter cases
Shutters
And more!
8 Million Trees Growing… 80 Million BF Per Year Harvested
Sawmill
Sapwood – Clear & knottyAppearance grade ‐Mouldings, S4S, pattern stock, plantation shutters, picture frames, venetian blinds, ceiling grid, furniture
Heart/Sapwood mixed – Clear one face & knottyStain/Paint grade ‐ Softwood Industrials/shop, RV other weight sensitive parts
Heartwood ‐ Clear & mostly knottyStain/Paint grade ‐ Softwood Industrials/shop, RV & other weight sensitive parts, pallet shook/packaging, core.
Head Rig Saw – 18 logs per minute
Edger‐ Capable of edging 60 pieces per minute
Kilns , Planer & Warehouse
Dry Kilns using Co‐gen Steam & Heat Exchanger
Abrasive Planer
Tray sorter – gentle on the wood!
Pacific Albus LumberVolume Shipped
2009‐2014
Pacific Albus LumberMonthly Sales in Dollars
2009‐2014
Pacific Albus LumberRealization, $ per MBF
2009‐2014
UCM Sales 2nd Quarter 2014
Compared to 1st Quarter, 2014 (last quarter)Sales Realization Increased 4%
Sales Volume Increased 17%
Sales Revenue Increased 23%
Compared to the 2nd Quarter, 2013 (last year)Sales Realization Increased 4%
Sales Volume Increased 50%
Sales Revenue Increased 57%
UCM Sales 2nd Quarter 2014
Questions?
