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Orangeburg Company Named South Carolina’s Family Business of the Year

Apr 30th, 2013 by

The U.S. Small Business Administration has named Orangeburg-based company Cox Industries the 2013 South Carolina Family Business of the Year. A manufacturer of pressure-treated wood products, Cox is a third-generation family-owned and operated business with 14 facilities in 10 states.

 Founded in 1954 by brothers W.B. and E.J. Cox, the business has grown in the last 59 years from a single facility operating on a few acres to a multi-facility provider of wood products throughout the Southeast. Products range from decks, framing and fences to utility poles, docks and retaining walls.

 Cox won top honors in the family business competition based not only on its history of growth and innovation, but also on its most recent growth and financial performance—a fact made more remarkable by the recession and its lingering effects. Current president and chief executive officer R. Michael Johnson, grandson of founder W.B. Cox, took over the company in 2007 from his uncle–and W.B.’s son–Billy Cox. Led by Johnson, Cox Industries experienced nearly 100 percent growth at a time when many wood treating businesses were scaling back operations or shutting down. In 2011, Cox Industries was named the South Carolina Manufacturer of the Year by the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce. By 2012, Cox had grown to just under 400 full-time employees with sales of over $185 million.

 Cox Industries’ recent growth depended in part on its expansion into the utility pole market over the past 15 years. When Johnson first joined the family business as an employee in 1999, then-company chief Billy Cox put him in charge of developing its new utility pole division. Johnson oversaw the acquisition of a N.C. utility pole plant and the creation of a brand new plant in Alabama. Over the following decade, this enabled the business to reach most of the major utility companies along the East Coast. Today, Cox is the largest pole producer in the eastern U.S. 

 Despite its growth, Cox maintains a focus on employee well-being and community involvement. Not only does Cox offer full employee health care benefits and performance-based wages that outpace inflation, it also provides scholarships to employees’ children through the Cox Foundation, awarding $580,000 since 1986. Cox Industries is also involved with Habitat for Humanity and for has built a house for Habitat for Humanity every fourth quarter for the past six years. In 2012, the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance spotlighted Cox’s efforts by presenting the company with the Excellence in Corporate Responsibility Award.

Cox Industries was nominated by Joseph Astrachan, chair of family business at Kennesaw State University, where both Johnson and Vickie Neighbor, daughter of founder W.B., earned master’s degrees.

 Other 2013 South Carolina award winners include Small Business Person of the Year Noah Leask, president and chief executive officer of Ishpi Information Technologies in Mount Pleasant; runner-up Small Business Person of the Year Jerry Ellison, president and chief executive officer of JBE Incorporated in Hartsville; Young Entrepreneur of the Year Chris Manley, cofounder and managing partner of Engenius in Greenville; Minority Small Business Advocate of the Year Nathaniel Abraham Jr., publisher of Carolina Panorama; and Women in Business Advocate of the Year Jennet Robinson Alterman, executive director of the Center for Women in Charleston. The SBA will recognize all award winners during the annual Salute to Small Business event on Thursday, May 23, in Columbia. More information on the Salute to Small Business is available at http://scsalutetosmallbiz.com.

 For more information:

Contact:  Anna Huntley, 803-253-3753 (SBA)

Contact:  Keith Harris, 803-928-5096 (Cox)

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Boy Scouts and Cox Industries Provide Significant Contribution to South Carolina State Parks

Apr 24th, 2013 by

Columbia – Hundreds of new picnic tables were placed in South Carolina state parks this spring under an ambitious community service project called “600 in 60,” which brought together a private company, a state agency and a civic organization in support of parks.  Using lumber donated by Orangeburg-based Cox Industries, Inc., and labor from scout organizations across the state, the project provided 600 new picnic tables to state parks in the short time of 60 days in March and April.  The effort is valued at more than $100,000.

“This is how public-private partnerships are supposed to work,” said Governor Nikki R. Haley during an official announcement today at the State House acknowledging the contributions of Cox Industries and Boy Scouts. “We have a corporate partner committed to community service, a state agency with specific needs and a volunteer organization ready to help.  It is an ideal collaboration that works for everyone involved.”

More than 2,000 cub scouts and boy scouts spent weekends assembling the tables provided by Cox Industries, nailing together pre-drilled and pre-cut lumber, and leaving the finished products at picnic grounds and other venues at state parks.  Thirty two state parks in South Carolina received tables.

“These kids did some mighty heavy lifting,” said Duane Parrish, Director of the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism. “Not only did they spend hours working on this project, they provided tangible gifts to state parks that are often taken for granted.”

 The idea came from Michael Johnson, President and CEO of Cox Industries, an Eagle Scout himself who has a deep appreciation for state parks and scouting programs.“This project was originally simply a way to get the young people and adults, associated with youth programs like Scouting, to recognize all South Carolina has to offer,” he said.  “Today, I wish more of our young people spoke of the State Parks with the same excitement as they do video games or theme parks.  We have these incredible assets right here in our very own communities.”

His company provided all of the material needed for the tables – including lumber, nuts, bolts and screws – and shipped them to supply stores or lumber yards near state parks.  The Park Service worked closely with scout councils around the state to schedule “assembling dates” throughout March and April.  The volunteer children ranged in age from 7 to 18, and represented troops and packs from Spartanburg and Greenville to Walterboro and Aiken.  Each scout who completed a table was given an official patch designed specifically for 600 in 60 by the Boy Scouts of America.

“We were proud to be a part of this impressive project because it fits well with the timeless values and core principles of scouting,” said Doug Stone, Scout Executive and CEO of the Indian Waters Council, the BSA council that represents organizations in the Midlands.

The last of the picnic tables will be built April 27 at several state parks throughout South Carolina.
For more information about 600 in 60, contact Keith Harris at kharris@coxwood.com or 803-928-5096.

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SPTA Members Ship over 65,000 Poles for Storm Recovery

Dec 4th, 2012 by

From the Southern Pressure Treater’s Association

Southern Pressure Treaters Respond to Hurricane Sandy

December 3, 2012: Today the Southern Pressure Treater’s Association (SPTA) is releasing data on the number of wood utility poles and wood cross arms that were shipped in response to the restoration efforts associated with Hurricane Sandy.  The wood pole industry took any and all measures necessary to ensure that all the needed wood poles were made available to the affected utilities. The industry was able to provide poles at a rate that kept up with the extreme demand.

In a recent survey conducted by SPTA, members reported shipping 4,400 wood poles and 22,000 wood cross arms in preparation for the storm.  In the first week after landfall, 24,600 wood poles and 59,000 wood cross arms were shipped.  In the second week, another 24,400 wood poles and 12,500 wood cross arms were shipped.  At the end of the two weeks there were an additional 11,700 poles and 10,000 cross arms in the production chain dedicated to storm response. In total, SPTA members will have shipped 65,100 wood poles and 103,500 wood cross arms in response to Hurricane Sandy. (See attached graph)

By comparison, a typical fall two week period in the impacted area might generate shipments of only approximately 3,000 poles.

The actual numbers of wood poles and crossarms shipped is slightly higher than reflected by the survey since several wood pole providers in the eastern half of the United States are not members of SPTA and thus their shipments are not included, and, secondly, some poles were trucked in from the west, outside the scope of the survey.

Carl Johnson, executive director of the Association, stated that “The members of SPTA are very experienced in responding to storms events.  The industry has the inventory and capabilities to respond promptly by shipping large volumes of wood poles and wood crossarms; allowing power to be restored as quickly as possible.  Similar speed and effort has been present in other storms.   An example is Hurricane Katrina, after which the industry was able to deliver 19,200 poles in the first three days despite multiple wood preserving plants being offline due to power outages.”

The Southern Pressure Treater’s Association is a non-profit trade association of industrial wood preservers and allied industries.  Members supply vital wood components to America’s infrastructure; such as, wood distribution and transmission poles, wood cross arms and braces, timber piles, crossties and other industrial products.  The wood preserving members are located from Minnesota to east Texas. For more information, visit www.spta.org.

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Southern Pine Integral to Destin Boardwalk Project

Oct 19th, 2012 by

The Destin Harbor Boardwalk Project

Recently Published in PileDriver Magazine

by Keith Harris

Well over 15 years in the making, the Destin Harbor dream of a unified harbor boardwalk finally came true. Phase one of the project, was completed at the end of May and opens access to over a half mile of the northern edge of the Destin Harbor to public access.

The boardwalk is part of a multi-year, $90 million capital improvement program for the 400-acre Destin Harbor District that includes a public park and plaza, roadway improvements, and land acquisition as part of the initial $15-million phase. Known as the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village,” Destin offers unparalleled recreational opportunities and easy access to the aqua waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Its beautiful white sand beaches, world-class fishing, and family-friendly atmosphere draw approximately 4.5 million visitors per year.

Using more than 200,000-board feet of Southern Pine and 1,080 driven wood piles, the 6 month long project is certainly impressive. Wider walkways, better lighting and the beauty of new natural wood, highlight the improvements. “All of these improvements provide for a user-friendly, relaxed atmosphere which encourages and promotes use and enjoyment by the public” Public Services Director Steve Schmidt said.

Speegle Construction Inc, the general contractor and Decks and Such Marine, was responsible for the project and driving the southern pine piling treated with CCA preservative. The 8” tip piles ranged from 20 to 40 feet in length. Early plans to reuse piling had to be changed and all new piling was driven. Special precautions had to be taken in areas where the boardwalk was in very close proximity to businesses. In these cases, instead of vibrating the piling in, which was the original plan, “they took a proposal to the CRA Board that would instead, use an auger type of system to install the piling” said David Campbell, the city’s CRA project manager.

City Planners also chose to top the substructure with real wood decking. Over 85,000 board feet of 2×6 decking was supplied by Cox Industries Inc. “While there are other options available, such as plastic-based alternatives, real wood gives builders the ‘beauty and flexibility’ they are looking for, not to mention the cost savings, as real wood can be 30 to 50 percent cheaper than its competitors”, said Haigler Bozardt of Cox . The DuraPine decking was treated with an innovative wood stabilizing solution which is free of heavy metals.  Viance Chemical produces the Ecolife preservative, a wood stabilizer system that offers the natural beauty of real wood combined with advances in dimensional stability, weathering protection, fastener performance, and environmental attributes.

“As a renewable resource, by choosing Southern Pine piles and decking, as a building material, the city of Destin definitely put their hands on a “green” product. Family-owned companies farm the Southern Pine used by Cox Industries on plantations” , said Keith Harris Cox Industries, VP of Marketing.“About 1 billion Southern Pine seedlings are planted annually,” Harris said of the trees renewability. “Typically re-planting exceeds harvest by more than 30 percent each year.” Looking at the project itself, Harris said “The harbor area is a beautiful and inviting place so it’s an honor for our team to be chosen to supply the natural wood that is being used to add to the warmth of Destin”.

Given the focus on maintaining nature and protecting the environment interwoven throughout the tapestry of Destin, it’s no surprise that real wood was chosen to complete the boardwalk project. The city’s focus on and awareness of natural-made products and their cumulative effect on the environment dovetailed perfectly with natural wood.

The project, according to Harris, would not have happened or even been possible without the great working relationship between Cox, Hodges Brothers Lumber, and the city of Destin, as well as with contractor Speegle Construction, who subcontracts to Decks and Such Marine.

The project ties together much collaboration including seven property owners and nine different properties. “We are thrilled to see this project come to fruition,” said Community Redevelopment Agency Board Chair Sandy Trammell. “This boardwalk gives us the continuity and marketability that we have always needed along our harbor, and our businesses, residents and tourists will be able to enjoy it for years to come.”

For more information visit coxwood.com

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Cox Industries Completes Acquisition of Atlantic’s Treating Division

Jul 23rd, 2012 by

Orangeburg SC – July 20, 2012 – Orangeburg, SC: Cox Industries, Inc. has completed an asset purchase of Atlantic Wood Industries’ wood treating plants and related operations.  This includes the Vidalia, GA; Sylvania, GA; and Newsoms, VA facilities, along with the Sales and Purchasing operations. In addition to this purchase, Cox expects to complete a lease agreement for Atlantic’s Hainesport NJ, treating facility within the next week.

Cox has been able to retain the vast majority of the Atlantic team after the acquisition.  This opportunity to leverage the collective expertise, programs, and partnerships of both entities will amplify efforts to make Cox the dominant industrial treated wood producer in the Eastern United States.  The combined companies will be a formidable force in the wood treating industry, with employees, customers, and vendors all benefiting going forward.

Cox Industries now operates 14 wood treating and product manufacturing facilities and employs approximately 400 people in 10 states. The aquisition, although focused on the industrial and utility pole market also offers a significant opportunity to further develop the company’s residential product distribution channels.

“It is an exciting time to be able to merge the talent and cultures of two organizations with such deep roots and strong reputations in the wood treating industry,” says R. Michael Johnson, CEO of Cox. “We are thrilled about the growth and opportunities ahead, made possible by the newest members of the Cox team”.

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Webinars on New Design Values Announced

Jun 10th, 2012 by

A special note from our partners at SFPA…

Two webinars next week will educate broad audiences of building professionals about the new design values for visually graded Southern Pine dimension lumber that became effective June 1.

For each one-hour session, Cathy Kaake, SFPA’s senior director of engineered and framing markets will present “New Southern Pine Design Values: What, When & Why”. Cathy will summarize background information explaining the process leading up to the Southern Pine Inspection Bureau’s issuance of the new design values in Supplement No.9 to the 2002 SPIB Standard Grading Rules for Southern Pine Lumber.  An assessment of the potential impact of the new design values will be discussed, as well as available options for maintaining load-carrying capacity. She will also reference resources available to help with implementation of the new design values and to prepare for future design value changes.

On Thursday, June 14, WoodWorks is hosting this webinar, to begin at 10AM Central Time, 11AM Eastern. Registration is free and, to date, more than 540 have registered.  Eligible attendees will qualify for 1 AIA/CES CEH (HSW) or PDH credit. Click here for more information and to register.

The day before, Wednesday, June 13, the Ohio Construction Suppliers Association (OCSA) is hosting a webinar (8AM Central Time, 9AM Eastern) featuring Cathy’s presentation, as part of its educational series “Coffee with the Expert”.  Registration for non-OCSA members is $25; click here for more information and to register.

“Webinars are the next step SFPA is taking to communicate the information building professionals need to understand the process and the impacts new design values have in the marketplace,” Cathy says. “This pair of webinars aims to educate registered design professionals and building material suppliers, presenting the latest facts,” she adds.

SFPA’s online resources at www.southernpine.com provide complete information about new Southern Pine design values. Those interested in hosting a future webinar may contact Cathy at 504/443-4464, ext. 213, or by e-mail to ckaake@sfpa.org.

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9 Story Wooden Structure: Is the Remarkable Story of Wood Finally Being Heard?

Mar 23rd, 2012 by

A special thanks to our friends at McShan Lumber for sharing this story…

Since the recent completion of a 9 story wooden structure in London, plans for taller wooden structures are popping up around the globe. Architect Michael Green has plans for a 30 story wood skyscraper in Vancouver, BC. Also a 17 story building in Norway and 20 story building in

Austria that use wood as the main building material has been proposed. In an interview with CNN, Architect Green stated, “We think we can go higher than 30 stories. We stopped exploring wood around 100 years ago (when steel and concrete arrived on the scene). Now we’re looking at a whole new system using mass timber products”. Green goes on to say, “the real change came when we started thinking about climate change. Steel and concrete are great but not environmentally friendly”. Of course all of the statements by Mr. Green are familiar and logical to lumber people. The most remarkable part of the story is the further comments by the CNN writer. These statements should warm the heart of any lumberman (after he picks himself up from the floor) – “Cutting down trees to make buildings doesn’t immediately sound eco- friendly either, but if sourced from sustainably managed forests (like those in Europe and North America), it can be more environmentally sensitive… Wood buildings lock in carbon dioxide for the life cycle of a structure, while the manufacture of steel and concrete produces large amounts of CO2– the International Energy Agency (IEA) estimate for every 10 kilos of cement created, six to nine kilos of CO2 are produced”. You can read the full article at www.cnn.com/2012/03/15/tech/eco-wood-skyscrapers/index.html. For further reading, you may be interested in the Canadian Wood Council’s recent paper “The Case for Tall Wood Buildings www.cwc.ca.

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Reversing the Trade Deficit – South Carolina Style

Mar 20th, 2012 by

Michael Johnson, CEO Cox Industries, Inc.

The southeastern United States is the “Saudi Arabia of Southern Yellow Pine forest products”.  We are blessed with one of the most amazing renewable resources on the planet.  Not only is the amazingly strong, resilient, Southern Yellow Pine tree a valued commodity for countless end uses; it is also one of the least expensive and most effective carbon sinks in nature.  What does this have to do with the port system in the southeastern United States?  Everything! 

There are countless producers of forest products in various industries in both South Carolina (and the Southeast Region) utilizing the ports of Charleston, Savannah, Norfolk and others to successfully and profitably export our products from Europe to Africa to China.  In fact, according to the South Carolina Forestry Commission, forest products are the number one export moved through the port of Charleston accounting for over 30% of the goods moved through the port in 2010.  Approximately 83% of forest products exported from South Carolina are transported by vessel.  (SC Forestry Article can be found at http://blog.coxwood.com/SC_Forestry_Facts.)  While we do import some select forest products from other countries, we are clearly a net exporter in the forest products market.  The ability to move our products allows companies in the forest products’ industry to increase volumes and thereby improve their technology; export dollars allow the industry to lower our domestic costs; export dollars allow us to employ more people; export dollars allow us to seize the global stage as it pertains to forest products.

Since 2001, South Carolina’s forest products exports have doubled from approximately $600 million to $1.3 billion today.  Our customers include Canada, Italy, the Czech Republic, Taiwan, China, Germany, the Caribbean and many more nations.  In an interesting global twist, forest product-related companies from these countries are now seeking locations in South Carolina to domicile their own manufacturing facilities.  With the Panama Canal transitioning from the ability to handle ships with up to 5,000 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) to ships that can carry up to 13,000 TEUs, South Carolina cannot afford to be left behind.  With the opportunity to upgrade our Charleston port to handle the larger post-Panamax ships, we are in position to dominate forest products trade for the entire United States.  With ports in Georgetown and Charleston and the opportunity to expand our presence with Jasper, South Carolina is positioned to be a global leader in the export of forest products. 

Despite the fact that we are most likely facing cutbacks in our heavily influenced military installations, we have a great story to tell in South Carolina.  We are one of the few places in the World producing Southern Yellow Pine with the highest of strength ratings.  We are a State committed to agribusiness.  We have arguably the strongest natural landscape for not only our timber, but also our port system.  Our products are naturally renewable and are one of the most environmentally sound commodities in the World.  The next time you walk by a job site and see Southern Yellow Pine lumber being used in construction, rest assured there are similar sites all around the World.

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SC Forestry Facts

Feb 14th, 2012 by

Forest Products: A Growing Industry

  • South Carolina exports about $1.3 billion in forest products annually.
  • The forest industry’s economic impact on the state’s economy is more than $17 billion annually.
  • Forestry ranks #1 among the state’s manufacturing industries in jobs (90,624) and payroll ($4.1 billion).
  • Timber is South Carolina’s #1 cash crop at $679 million annually.

Learn more: SC Forestry Facts

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Voting on Time

Jan 9th, 2012 by

by Mikee Johnson, Cox Industries, CEO

Welcome to 2012!  Most likely, you have already been besieged with articles regarding New Years’ Resolutions.  While I have quite a list myself and do believe they are a worthwhile endeavor, I would like to focus on one of Cox’s New Years’ Resolutions.  We do not call them “resolutions”; we call them strategic tactics.  These tactics are, of course, derived from our core strategies and driven by key metrics.  Again, while our core strategies have many tactics, I would like to focus this article (and maybe future articles) on the topic of vendor relationships.

The idea of reviewing how Cox handles vendor relationships was sparked recently, while I was reading an article in a manufacturing magazine when a particular quote resonated with me, “You vote for a vendor and their practices when you purchase their goods or services; at the same time, you vote against another vendor.”  This quotation really stirred my conscience as I began to ask myself, “How much do I really know about the businesses where my own family spends our hard earned money?”  Then, I thought the same about Cox.  While I believe Cox has always been mindful of the people we do business with, my real conclusion was comforting in that I realized each of us can shape our communities and our industry by making thoughtful purchasing decisions.  I am sure your mind is already swirling with the many ways you can positively change the world around you with your own purchasing decisions.

Thematically, allow me to draw a relevant comparison, with the upcoming Republican Primaries and ultimately the Presidential Election in 2012, by asking: have you been considering how you will vote?  Many readers are probably entirely too frustrated with the behavior of our representatives in Washington, DC; and in light of your frustration, one may choose not to vote at all!  In fact, recent statistics from the United States Census Bureau, 41.8% of American voted in the 2010 Presidential election.  Interestingly enough, only about 50% of the United States is even registered to vote.  Below are several other interesting statistics from the 2010 Presidential Election:

  • The most common reason people did not vote was that they were too busy (27 percent). Another 16 percent felt that their vote would not make a difference.
  • Homeowners were more likely to register and vote than renters; 74 percent of homeowners were registered to vote and 68 percent actually voted; 61 percent of renters were registered and 52 percent voted.
  • People with at least some college education made up 68 percent of voters. Individuals without a high school diploma comprised 6 percent of voters.
  • People living in families who earned $100,000 or more were more than twice as likely to vote as those who lived with families earning less than $20,000 (61 percent and 30 percent, respectively).

I find these voting statistics disappointingly amazing.  Disappointing because we should all recognize the price paid for the right to vote.  Amazing because certainly more than 50% of Americans know the struggle to vote and still do not vote.  However, if it is of any comfort, the fact is we all cast votes every day.  We cast our votes when we spend our dollars or the dollars of our companies.  Now substitute the concept of voting for a candidate with selecting a vendor.  There are countless variables involved with selecting a vendor:  products, services, price, quality and many more.  Just like with political candidates, one might ask what is under the proverbial hood.  What is my vendor doing behind the scenes?

Within our industry, we are beset by a host of organizations with seemingly pertinent purposes and relatively inexpensive dues structures.  These organizations are best known in our industry by a host of acronyms:  TWC, SPTA, AWPA, SBMA, SFPA, SLMA and many more.  (Explanations below)  Some of these organizations are designed to promote our products, some are designed to protect our products and others are designed to insure the proper use of our products.  Whatever the case may be, their existence is critical if we are to be a vibrant lasting industry in the future. 

As for the associations that promote our products and services (SBMA, SFPA, SLMA), while these agencies are not an absolute must; as a fragmented industry, we regularly face more unified competing products that are continuously creating marketing campaigns to either out-promote or denigrate our products.  I am all for products and campaigns that promote their own features; I am even comfortable when they fairly compare their products.  Unfortunately, many in the business world choose not to participate in this fashion.  As for the organizations that protect our products, this is often little more than an extension of the aforementioned.  Legislatively, we must hold government bureaucracy in check.  We are often witness to unfounded statistics and measurements that can cause havoc in our industry.  We must also be cognizant of specific lobbying efforts that could unfairly target our products. Lastly, we must have up to date and accurate standards by which consumers can effectively utilize our products. 

All of these industry mechanisms cannot exist without two simple investments:  time and money.  The former is much more important than the latter.   The simplest answer is to write a check and let someone else do the real work. Time is so precious.  If you are a believer in the products that come from the treated wood industry, do you know who puts in the time in their organizations?  Who do you see investing in your industry’s organization?  Money is important, but time is really what it takes.

I will conclude by simply sharing with you Cox’s industry involvement.  If you would like to share where and how you are involved in our industry, we would like to hear your thoughts and also which organizations you think are valuable.

  • Treated Wood Council:  Mikee Johnson (Cox CEO) – Executive Committee; Jane House (Cox EH&S) and Brian Hayson (Cox VP International  Sales) – Governmental Affairs  www.treated-wood.org
  • American Wood Protection Association:  Mikee Johnson – Executive Committee; Greg Campbell (Cox COO) – Quality Control Committee Chair; Jim Healey (Cox VP) – Poles and Piling Committee Vice-Chair  www.awpa.com; Brian Hayson – Member
  • Southern Pressure Treaters Association:  Mikee Johnson – Former 2-term President; Jim Healey – Board Member; Greg Campbell – Board Member  www.spta.org
  • Southern Building Materials Association:  Cox Associate Member  www.southernbuilder.org
  • Southern Forest Products Association:  Brian Hayson – Chair International Committee and past Chair of Treated Committee   www.sfpa.org
  • Southeastern Lumber Manufacturing Association:  Cox Associate Member  www.slma.org
  • American Lumber Standards Committee:  Brian Hayson – Treated Committee www.alsc.org
  • International Research Group:  Matt Yaun (Cox Sales & Marketing VP) – Attendee; Mikee Johnson – Attendee  www.irg-wp.org
  • Utility Supply Management Alliance – Don Surrency (Cox Industrial Sales) Past Board Member www.usma.com
  • Pile Driving Contractors Association – Andrea Edwards (Cox Industrial Sales) – Treasurer www.piledrivers.org    
  • North American Wood Pole Council – Jim Healey (Cox Industrial VP) – President  www.woodpoles.org
  • American National Standards Institute 0.5 – Jim Healey – Voting Member; Byron Altman (Cox Purchasing) – Alternate  www.ansi.org
  • Forest Products Society – Jim Healey – Executive Committee www.forestprod.org
  • WoodWorks.Org – Keith Harris (Cox Marketing) – Advisory Panel  www.woodworks.org
  • SC Forestry Commission – Keith Harris – Marketing Task Force  www.state.sc.us/forest

While this is only a partial list, it is a clear commitment of time and effort on behalf of our industry.  If you would like to share where and how you are involved in our industry, we would like to hear from you.  We would like to know which associations you believe are worthwhile to channel your energies.

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