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New England Wood Pellet Plans Purchase of Norbord MDF DEPOSIT, NY - New England Wood Pellet LLC (NEWP), a privately-held manufacturer and distributor of wood pellet fuels, and Norbord Inc., a publicly-traded manufacturer of composite wood panel products (TSX:NBD) today announced that they have executed definitive agreements whereby NEWP will acquire Norbord’s Deposit NY land and property and commence construction of a new wood pellet manufacturing facility. READ MORE
Teachers Visit With Local Wood Manufacturers DEPOSIT, NY – On August 6, 2009, nineteen teachers from throughout the Northeastern US spent their day touring local wood products manufacturers while learning about sustainable forestry in the region. READ MORE
Jerry Farrell has been on the cutting edge of new rustic revival since it's beginnings. In 1988, Jessica began incorporating her detailed paintings of forest creatures into Jerry's rustic mosaic work. Together, the Farrells have combined their talents to create a wide spectrum of unusual and extravagant home furnishings from grandfather clocks and rustic burled mirrors to larger architectural works using small-diameter wood, birch bark, and burls from Catskill forests which they also purvey to other rustic artists. Digital portfolios available upon request.