Ira Lauer
Wood Purchasing Manager @Pennwood Products Inc
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WORK HISTORY
Wood Purchasing Manager @Pennwood Products Inc
Purchase lumber, hardwood dimension, and wood and bamboo mouldings for the manufacture of pre-finished hardwood flooring trim. Also purchasing hardwood stair parts. Currently sourcing 35 species of woods, many of which are exotics from South America, Africa, and Asia. Managing this complexity of hard to get woods has been a real challenge but also rewarding. The beauty found in these woods is outstanding.Penn Wood makes a quality product!
EDUCATION
Penn State University
BS, Forest Products/Wood Science
Virginia Tech
MS, Forest Products
SKILLS
ABOUT IRA LAUER
The hardwood industry (mostly hardwood components and dimension) has been my life\'s work. It has been an interesting journey with many wonderful experiences working with great people making and offering many types of products. During my time in this business my path has taken me to Europe, South America, and the Middle East. My career goals are to retire at age 80 from this industry (many decades away given good health). It has been fun wearing so many hats. It is great when you can learn something new every day.Side Note:My love for hardwood has spilled over into my free time making and selling hand crafted game calls under the name Conewago Game Calls. You can find me on the internet on eBay. Please check out my eBay link that showcases these products.Sawdust really does flow through my veins.Specialties: Rough Mill Management, Dry Kiln Operation, Inventory Management, Hardwood Dimension/Component Sales and Marketing, Hardwood Lumber Purchasing, Hardwood Lumber Sales, MS Access Database Development, Development of Computer Automated Pricing/Costing Models. Development of Shop Floor Control Computer Systems, Exotic Lumber Knowledge
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