REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

For sponsorship and tabletop display information, contact:

Dan Cassens, professor, Purdue University at 765.494.3644 or email dcassens@purdue.edu.

Rich Christianson, associate publisher, Wood & Wood Products, at 847.415.8024 or email rchristianson@ vancepublishing.com.

Organized by

Purdue University
wood and wood products

In cooperation with

Association for Retail Environments

American Hardwood Export Council

Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers, Inc.

Architectural Woodwork Institute

Association of Woodworking and Furnishings Suppliers

Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Assn.

Composite Panel Assn.

Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Assn.

Hardwood Review Weekly

Hardwood Tree Improvement and Research Center, Purdue University

Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry

Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen's Assn.

Indiana State Department of Agriculture

International Wood Products Assn.

National Hardwood Lumber Assn.

Wood Component Manufacturers Assn.

The 2nd Annual Dollars & Sense of Going Green Conference Schedule

(Note: The following schedule is still being amended and updated and is subject to change without notice.)

2008 going green seminar pic

Day 1

Thursday, November 19, 2009 8:00 a.m.
WELCOME & CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
Prof. Dan Cassens, Department of Forestry at Purdue University and Rich Christianson, Associate Publisher, Wood & Wood Products

SESSION 1

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE GREEN?
Dan Meyer, Appalachian Editor, Hardwood Review Weekly
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION — PRIMARY INDUSTRY VIEWS ON CERTIFICATION

CASE STUDY: CANYON CREEK CABINET, MONROE, WA
John Earl, Environmental Manager, Canyon Creek Cabinet Co.

Turning your waste into profits
Canyon Creek’s perspective on what it means to be green
Using your local agencies as resources

CASE STUDY: WAMPACH WOODWORK INC., ELGIN, IL
Scott DeGenova, General Manager, Wampach Woodwork

FINDING VALUE IN URBAN TREES: MARKETING GREEN PRODUCTS
FROM NON-TRADITIONAL FORESTS
Jessica Simons, Natural Resources Specialist, Southeast Michigan Resource Conservation and Development Council

PANEL Q&A

LUNCH

SESSION 2

GREEN PRODUCTS FOR WOOD MANUFACTURING ARCHITECTURAL WOOD PRODUCTS — LEED/CARB/FSC
Mike DiGuiro, Vice President, Flexible Materials

LAMINATES FOR GREEN MANUFACTURING
Kenn Busch, Founder, MaterialsIntelligence.com

Laminating encapsulates a panel, reducing any possible formaldehyde emissions to nearly zero
TFM/3-D laminated panels are surfaced on all six sides with a minimum of processing steps
Laminated panels and components are more durable that "natural" materials

ADHESIVES FOR GREEN MANUFACTURING
Kent Pitcher, CP Adhesives, representing Spectrum Adhesives

Evaluation of adhesives as "green" alternatives for use in manufacturing hardwood plywood panels and other glued hardwood product
Discussion of regulatory, environmental and business/operational considerations of using several commonly available adhesive

FINISHES FOR GREEN MANUFACTURING
Tim Woolery, Vice President Marketing and Product Development, Gemini Coatings

MANUFACTURING TO BE GREEN AND EFFICIENT
Randall Hountz, Associate Director, Purdue University Technical Assistance Program

Focus on using a practical approach to going green
The cultural impact of going green and practical ways to get employees to get on board and support the journey
Discussion of training that supports a company’s strategy that is practical and relatable, and reaches across the entire company can make a real difference.

PANEL Q&A

Table Top Exhibits & Networking Reception – 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Day 2

Friday, November 20, 2009

SESSION 3

FOREST AND WOOD CERTIFICATION UPDATE
Moderator: Mark Barford, Executive Director, NHLA

GREENING YOUR MARKETING MESSAGE
Margaret Fisher, Saunders Wood Products

Learn how government regulations and sustainable building systems are changing the way we talk about our businesses and our products.
Learn new concepts for you to consider as you incorporate your environmental message into your marketing strategy.
Learn why your company should have an environmental message, the top 10 things to include in it, how to use it and the FTC’s guidance per the legal implications of your language.

PANEL PRODUCTS FOR GREEN BUILDING
Roger Rutan, Vice President, Timber Products

Overview of how panel products fit into green products and building programs.
From recycled content, to emissions, to certified wood fiber, learn the latest information on how woodworkers can use imported and domestic panel products to participate in green building projects.
Walk away with an easy to use reference guide.

FSC CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY CERTIFICATION: WHY & HOW IT WORKS
Dr. Wolfram R. Pinker, Partner, American Green Business LLC

What are the benefits and challenges for companies to become FSC certified?
What FSC Chain-of-Custody requirements do companies need to comply with?
What are the steps for companies to achieve and maintain FSC certification?

EXPERIENCES WITH FSC CERTIFICATION in 2009
James Clarke, Chief Financial Officer, Banks Hardwood

Panel Q&A

SESSION 4

GREEN HORIZONS

U.S. CONGRESS AND HARDWOODS
Deb Hawkinson, Executive Director, Hardwood Federation
The U.S. Congress makes decisions everyday that can impact the hardwood industry. Two such actions taken recently on Capitol Hill specifically address the importance of legal and sustainable hardwoods:

The Lacey Act: Implications for the Wood Products Industry
H. Resolution 81: Recognizing the importance and sustainability of U.S. hardwoods

CARB UPDATE: LATEST DEVELOPMENT IN FORMALDEHYDE REGULATIONS
Kip Howlett, President, Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association

HPVA’s experience in CARB certifying more than 30 mills and hundreds of product lines in U.S. and Canada
Update on California Air Resource Board’s regulating of wood panels made with urea formaldehyde resins
Update on U.S. EPA’s potential regulation of wood panels

COMBUSTIBLE DUST… AN EXPLOSIVE ISSUE
Jamison Scott, Corporate Officer, Air Handling Systems