Wood Chip Demand in Appalachia
You are invited to the 2023 AHMI Summer Conference
July 22-25 at The Greenbrier
Wood Chip Demand in Appalachia
WestRock’s Procurement Director John Hancock will discuss paper production declines and forecasts for wood pulp.
Other presentations on Monday will include:
- Poplar CLT Plant Proposed – TimberKraft President Jeremy Adams will discuss plans to make Poplar CLT in Virginia
- Homag Buys CLT Equipment Maker – Stiles Machinery staff will explain addition of Kallesoe CLT presses to product offerings
- BioChar Maker Expands in Virginia – SWVA BioChar General Manager Jeff Wade will discuss new plants in Virginia turning wood fiber into carbon filter material
Three breakout sessions on Tuesday morning (concurrent):
- Progress on Poplar in Building Codes – the process to approve Poplar as a structural material in CLT moves forward
- Real American Hardwood on Magnolia Network – Consumer promotion of RAH begins on Magnolia Network and streaming services
- Appalachian Hardwood Training Institute – Reports from community colleges on hardwood sawmill and yard-specific training certificate programs
Timely Sessions – Networking – Fine Dining
Golf – Sporting Clays – Croquet – Casino
Room reservations must be made by June 22. Please make dining and activity reservations at time of booking. Call The Greenbrier at (877) 493-2941 (option 2) and ask for the Appalachian Hardwood block.
Getting to The Greenbrier has never been easier! American Airlines partner, Contour Airlines, will offer daily direct flights between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Lewisburg/Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB). Or enjoy the Appalachian Mountain drive!
Online registration for the Summer Conference is available at the link below. For more information, call AHMI at (336) 885-8315 or visit www.appalachianhardwood.org/meetings.