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Wood Technologies Names President Dale Brown Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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Wood Technologies International (“Wood Technologies” or “the Company”), a comprehensive supplier of modern lumber processing equipment, technology, and essential tooling, today announced President Dale Brown, has been appointed CEO of the Company, effective June 30, 2023.

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  • Wood Technologies International (“Wood Technologies” or “the Company”), a comprehensive supplier of modern lumber processing equipment, technology, and essential tooling, today announced President Dale Brown, has been appointed CEO of the Company, effective June 30, 2023.
  • “We are proud to have Dale step into this role after eight years of leadership at the Company,” said Rob Sivitilli, Chairman of the Board of Wood Technologies.
  • Brown was named President of Wood Technologies upon the USNR/Wood Fiber Group merger in 2021.
  • “Craig’s skill in uniting Wood Technologies’ predecessor businesses created a leading wood processing brand well positioned for future growth,” said Brown.

D.A. Davidson Acts as Financial Adviser to Timber Automation on Its Sale to USNR

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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Davidson announced today that it served as financial adviser to Timber Automation (Timber), a portfolio company of Blue Sage Capital, on its sale to USNR, a division of Wood Technologies International, a portfolio company of One Equity Partners.

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  • Davidson announced today that it served as financial adviser to Timber Automation (Timber), a portfolio company of Blue Sage Capital, on its sale to USNR, a division of Wood Technologies International, a portfolio company of One Equity Partners.
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    We knew that USNR was the right owner for Timber from the outset, said John Steck, President of Timber Automation.
  • Davidson Companies is an employee-owned financial services firm offering a range of financial services and advice to individuals, corporations, institutions and municipalities nationwide.
  • Davidson Trust Company, a trust and wealth management company; and Davidson Fixed Income Management, a registered investment adviser providing fixed income portfolio and advisory services.

Blue Sage Exits Timber Automation

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
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Blue Sage Capital (Blue Sage) announced today that it closed on the sale of Timber Automation, LLC (Timber) to USNR, a subsidiary of Wood Technologies International.

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  • Blue Sage Capital (Blue Sage) announced today that it closed on the sale of Timber Automation, LLC (Timber) to USNR, a subsidiary of Wood Technologies International.
  • Blue Sage invested in Timber in August 2015 through its partnership with the companys founders and management team.
  • Blue Sage Managing Member, Jim McBride , remarked, Timber is a great example of the Blue Sage strategy at work.
  • Blue Sage and Timber were represented in the transaction by D.A.

World-Renowned Architects Shigeru Ban and Jeanne Gang To Keynote at the 2022 International Mass Timber Conference

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
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MISSOULA, Mont., Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Momentum is building for the 2022 International Mass Timber Conference, the world's largest mass timber event in Portland, Oregon, USA, April 1214, 2022.

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  • MISSOULA, Mont., Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Momentum is building for the 2022 International Mass Timber Conference, the world's largest mass timber event in Portland, Oregon, USA, April 1214, 2022.
  • Recently announced keynote speakers at the in-person conference in Portland include world renowned architects Shigeru Ban and Jeanne Gang.
  • Opening the main conference festivities on Wednesday, April 13, is Shigeru Ban of Shigeru Ban Architects.
  • Jeanne Gang will launch the final day of the conference with a keynote address the morning of Thursday, April 14.

MOD X Joins the International Mass Timber Conference as a Partner to Promote Modular, Offsite Construction

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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MISSOULA, Mont., Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/--MOD X is joining Forest Business Network and WoodWorks as a conference partner at the 2022 International Mass Timber Conference to promote modular, offsite construction.

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  • MISSOULA, Mont., Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/--MOD X is joining Forest Business Network and WoodWorks as a conference partner at the 2022 International Mass Timber Conference to promote modular, offsite construction.
  • MOD X is a global consulting and knowledge exchange network that facilitates applied research expertise and commercial experience to the offsite construction industry.
  • The MOD X Network is a rapidly growing body of worldwide industry leaders and organizations interested in advancing sustainable offsite construction through various knowledge exchanges and advisory services.
  • "The question of mass timber is one of bona fide value add," says Ryan Smith, founding partner of MOD X.

The International Mass Timber Conference Returns for an In-Person Gathering of Global Mass Timber Professionals, April 12-14, 2022, in Portland, Oregon, USA

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Monday, October 25, 2021
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PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The International Mass Timber Conferencethe world's largest mass timber eventis prepping for its 7th annual in-person gathering in Portland, Oregon, USA, April 1214, 2022.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The International Mass Timber Conferencethe world's largest mass timber eventis prepping for its 7th annual in-person gathering in Portland, Oregon, USA, April 1214, 2022.
  • The conference gathers mass timber professionals from around the globe, including designers and architects, builders, mass timber manufacturers, developers, and more.
  • The exhibit hall is one-third larger for 2022 to accommodate the growing interest from exhibitors and to help spread out attendees.
  • In-person tours of mass timber buildings and manufacturing and testing facilities promise an up-close look at Portland and western Oregon's many mass timber innovations.