| Wood-Based Composite Science - (Online Short Courses) |
Registration for the following (first four) courses of the 19-course series begins March 11, 2009.
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The new 19-course Wood-Based Composite Science Short Course Series provides career professionals with a fundamental knowledge of wood as an engineering material in the manufacture of wood-based composites. Students who complete courses from the series may be eligible for a Certificate of Mastery and will be able to improve manufacturing efficiency and product performance, troubleshoot processing problems and enhance their value to their employer.
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Selling Forest Products |
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April 23-24, 2009 - OSU Campus, Corvallis, OR |
The course is designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of forest products sales persons. Whether you are new salesperson, a seasoned veteran, or a sales manager, this course is for you!
Whether you are a new salesperson, a seasoned veteran or a sales manager, this course has something for you! Who Should Attend?
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Plywood Manufacturing |
Planned for Spring, 2009, (to be scheduled) |
This course provides basic technical information, up-to-date techniques, and a learning opportunity for people involved in veneer, plywood and laminated-veneer lumber (LVL) manufacturing. Program topics range from raw material through green and dry veneer to final panel production and marketing. Speakers cover softwood and hardwood plywood made from western, southern, and imported species. The program is designed for production supervisors, foremen, quality control personnel, and middle management. Offered in cooperation with producers, suppliers and other professionals. An industry standard for over 30 years! |
| Northeast Utility Pole Conference |
| Planned for Fall, 2009, (to be scheduled) Contact: OSU Conference Services, (541) 737-6439 or Toll Free (800) 678-6311 or email: conferences@oregonstate.edu |
The program is geared toward electric utility engineers, operations and purchasing personnel who want to learn more about utility pole materials. All sessions will be held at the Regency Hotel in Binghamton, New York. Maps will be emailed to all registered participants. |
| Lumber Quality and Process Control |
| September 21-22, 2009 - 200 LaSells Stewart Center, Corvallis, OR 97331-3103 Contact: OSU Conference Services, (541) 737-6439 or Toll Free (800) 678-6311 or email: conferences@oregonstate.edu |
There is no better investment you can make for the long-term health of your mill than to increase the quality and process control skills of your people.
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| Lumber Quality Leadership |
| September 23-24, 2009 - 200 LaSells Stewart Center, Corvallis, OR 97331-3103 Contact: OSU Conference Services, (541) 737-6439 or Toll Free (800) 678-6311 or email: conferences@oregonstate.edu |
This program describes new concepts in quality control and management. Attendees will have the opportunity to go beyond the basics and focus on concepts and ideas that will propel their QC programs to achieve consistently solid results.
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| How to Dry Lumber for Quality & Profit |
| December 7-9, 2009 - OSU Campus, Corvallis, OR Contact: OSU Conference Services, (541) 737-6439 or Toll Free (800) 678-6311 or email: conferences@oregonstate.edu |
The purpose of this course is to provide a basic understanding of wood and how to dry it. Practical, up-to-date information will be provided on wood properties and how wood dries. You’ll learn how both steam-heated and dehumidification kilns are made, operated and maintained, and how to create and modify kiln schedules for different species. Drying to meet the European quality standards and heat treating standards will also be discussed. |
Last updated: March 5, 2009 |