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March,
2007
A note from Marama . .
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Tena koutou katoa.
(Hello to everyone)
My name is Marama. I have been with Peterson Portable Sawmills for six years now, and have seen the company grow from a staff of 12 to 34. When I
started working for Petersons, I was the Receptionist/Small Parts person. Then two and a half years later when the company moved premises all the
way . . . across the road, I had a change in positions and was put in charge of Export Logistics.
In this position, I work with the customer when they place their mill order. I keep in touch with them every step of the way, begginning with
contacting the customer
when the mill is on its way to their doorstep. Many customers are like excited kids at Christmas - they
cannot wait for their new toy to arrive.
I enjoy the interaction I have with customers from all around the world. It's great, especially talking to them over the phone, I've even had one
customer ask "Do you speak English ma'am"?
English is my first language but in my spare time, I enjoy learning more of my native language Maori, which I used in my greeting.
And on that note,
Ka kite
(See you)
Marama Christie
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Article:Tar making in Finland . . .
As the straw catches fire and the flames begin to grow, Timo Rouhiainen takes a couple of steps back. The
edges have just been lit on a traditional 'dale' (burning ground) that will keep burning for the next two weeks, and the temperature is starting to
rise quickly. Villagers from Säkylä in South West Finland will now take turns to keep the stack burning in what is the ancient art of tar
making.
Simply put, the roots, branches and twigs from pine trees are formed into a stack, where turf is put onto the top and straw is built up around the
outside. The straw is set alight and kept burning for up to a fortnight to provide a controlled heat. Read more . . .
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Photo of the Month and Miller Profile
This Photo of the Month is Ulf
Stuhmer training a community from the Ivory
Coast, Africa, to use a Peterson ATS. Ulf spent five days in the town called Abengruru which was funded by the Reforestation
Project of the German aid organization GTZ.
The Miller Profile this month
is from Wale Tobata a sawmiller from the Solomon Islands. Who exports his milled lumber to Brisbane, Australia. Read his Miller Profile.
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Calling all owners . . .
All around the world, Peterson Sawmills are changing lives. Owners are
becoming self-employed and self sufficient, and many are enjoying their
retirement by cutting their trees into lumber for buildings, furniture and
more. We enjoy hearing how owners are using their Peterson mills, and are
always eager to learn more. If you would like to share your story, complete our
Miller Profile form and send some photos through
- we will even give you 50
Peterson Points as a thank you!
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And in other news . . .
* Remember to keep an eye on our Show Schdule page which is updated daily.
* Emma is currently researching information on toxic woods around the world, and would love your help so
if you have any information on this topic email Emma. Thanks.
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