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Questions? See below for the answers to our most frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n
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The plywood-using industry needed more availability and consistent color in high-quality Alder veneer faces<\/span>.\u00a0 <\/span>Plywood-using manufacturers across North America <\/span>have been expressing dissatisfaction <\/span>to all the hardwood manufacturers<\/span> with the supply constraints on A & B faces for Alder plywood<\/span>.\u00a0 <\/span>As a result, manufacturers have been scrambling, looking for lumber-sliced and log-sliced options, both domestically and overseas<\/span>.\u00a0 <\/span>However, because Alder takes special handling to ensure color consistency, this widespread sourcing, especially of veneers produced straight from logs, contributed to dissatisfaction in the marketplace<\/span>.\u00a0 <\/span>Cascade Hardwood, the industry-leading Alder lumber manufacturer, has recently made significant investments in technology at its sawmills that have sharply improved the ability to <\/span>identify<\/span> the logs <\/span>containing<\/span> the high-quality wood fiber needed for the better grade Alder faces<\/span>.\u00a0 <\/span>Murphy Plywood sought a solution, and after just one initial meeting, it was <\/span>apparent<\/span> the two companies could craft a wide-ranging solution that the industry was crying out for<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0 <\/span>Hence, <\/span>the Emerald program is now a reality.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”How much volume can the Emerald program sustain in lumber? In plywood?” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Murphy <\/span>can<\/span> increase their Alder plywood production by at least <\/span>a factor of <\/span>three, so buyers should <\/span>avoid running<\/span> into supply constraints on plywood<\/span> <\/span>now that there<\/span> <\/span>is a solution to get a significantly higher<\/span> volume of faces<\/span>.\u00a0 <\/span>Cascade Hardwood makes over 75 million board feet of <\/span>Alder lumber per year<\/span>,<\/span> so there is enough volume<\/span> manufactured<\/span> to meet any upturn in demand. In <\/span>addition<\/span>, with Cascade\u2019s focus on supporting<\/span> North American manufacturers, buyers can rest assured supplying Emerald and domestic manufacturers is a top priority<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Is Emerald available across North America? ” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Emerald will be available from select distributors in most major North American wood markets<\/span>.\u00a0 <\/span>As distributors and their customers embrace <\/span>this unified approach to Alder supply, we <\/span>anticipate<\/span> the distribution reach<\/span> to grow.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Is there a specific volume of lumber and plywood required to be purchased to get the Emerald line? ” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n There are no specific <\/span>requirements<\/span> on the <\/span>volume<\/span> of either lumber or plywood to <\/span>carry Emerald<\/span>.\u00a0 <\/span>However, the Color-Matched benefits <\/span>are the reason for Emerald<\/span>.\u00a0 <\/span>Both <\/span>Murphy <\/span>and <\/span>Cascade <\/span>will be working together to push the combined line and distributors who commit the bulk of their Alder purchases to the program will <\/span>benefit<\/span> from the <\/span>hard work<\/span> of both companies to make sure Emerald is successful.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Is Emerald sustainable?” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Emerald Alder <\/span>plywood and lumber <\/span>are<\/span> sustainably harvested and responsibly manufactured in the USA<\/span>.\u00a0 <\/span>While Cascade is not FSC certified, <\/span>the Department of Natural Resources in Washington and Oregon closely <\/span>monitors<\/span> our harvesting practices<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span> <\/span>E<\/span>merald plywood grades and core options are 100% FSC controlled; FSC Certified is available upon request.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Why the term \u201cColor-Matched?\u201d ” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Because Emerald plywood is derived from lumber sourced from Cascade, you can be confident that if you buy Murphy\u2019s Alder plywood, your Emerald lumber will be a match every time.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Can I mix Plywood on my Lumber trucks?” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Yes, we can mix loads of Plywood and Lumber to better service the market<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0 <\/span>The Murphy and Cascade rep<\/span>re<\/span>s<\/span>entatives<\/span> will coordinate shipments and freight costs<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Why should I buy Emerald? ” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Emerald is color-matched, sustainable, <\/span>American-made<\/span>,<\/span> and locally harvested<\/span>.\u00a0 <\/span>If you are looking for Alder Plywood<\/span>, no matter how big or small the project,<\/span> look no further<\/span>.\u00a0 <\/span>Murphy and Cascade are committed to delivering a quality <\/span>A<\/span>lder product to the market, with <\/span>a consistent supply and stable pricing that manufacturers<\/span> can count on.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”How do I get Emerald Plywood? ” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Contact your local Hardwood distributor to learn more!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" FAQs Questions? 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