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We received the following unsolicited trade
lead from a Dutch company seeking high quality Sitka spruce
for masts on sailing ships. Given the sufficient interest,
the buyer is prepared to fly to Alaska to visit a mill, inspect
the lumber, and make final arrangements. If successful, more
regular shipments are envisaged. Their current needs are for
a series of masts 18 meters or 54 feet in length. Specifications
are as follows.
| Quantity: |
35m3 -16,00 ft (40 ft Container) |
| Length: |
26-40 ft |
| Width: |
Random, 6" and up |
| Thickness: |
±75% 2" |
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±25% 1" |
| Grain orientation: |
±25% quarter sawn |
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±25% flat sawn |
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±50% falls quarter sawn |
| Moisture content: |
±12% KD |
If kiln drying is not possible, then the buyer
will consider accepting green product and drying in Holland.
The grade should be aircraft quality, though no specific lumber
grade is required. If you are interested in pursuing this
trade lead, respond directly to: John Lammerts van Bueren,
President LVB Wood Processing Consultancy BV Gasthuisstraat
4, 4161 CC Heukelum Holland Tel: 0345-619788 Fax: 0345-616905
Email: john@lvb-wood.nl
This is all the information that I have on
this particular trade lead. This and other trade leads are
in no way an endorsement or recommendation of any company
or individual. If you have any questions about the Division
of Community and Development and our activities, please let
me know (269-8112).
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