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TIMBER PRODUCTS March 2025 HT Newsletter Volume: 03/01/2025
Online Newsletter
Matt McGowan - WPM Program Manager
mmcgowan@tpinspection.com
mmcgowan@tpinspection.com
Office: 770.785.4769
Mobile: 678.480.2451
Mobile: 678.480.2451
For more information on the IPPC program
Please contact:
Matt McGowan
Director of Wood Packaging
Peachtree City GA
Office 770.785.4769
Mobile 678.480.2451
The unauthorized and/or fraudulent use of the TP IPPC mark is illegal and a situation we take seriously. Anyone with information regarding the misuse of IPPC marks should contact TP's WPM Manager immediately. Thank you for helping to protect the integrity of the ISPM 15 program which is vital to our business and economy.
Interesting Facts about the Actress Hedy Lamarr
Her first film was banned by the Pope and Hitler.
She was the model for Snow White and Catwoman.
She made a dramatic getaway from her abusive husband, an arms dealer and Nazi supporter, by cleverly disguising herself as her maid.
On May 9, 1939, Lamarr was named the "most beautiful actress" in "a secret poll of 30 Hollywood correspondents" conducted by the American magazine "Look".
To support the Allies in WWII, she created a frequency-hopping mechanism with composer George Antheil to safeguard communication and thwart hostile interception. The basis for contemporary spread-spectrum communication technologies, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS, was established by their invention.
Lamarr became estranged from her older son, James Lamarr Loder, when he was 12 years old, and they did not speak again for almost 50 years.
Hedy Lamarr was honored with a posthumous entry into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2014 for her revolutionary contributions to cutting-edge communication technology.
Helpful Websites
When shipping WPM internationally, it is important to know what the import requirements are for the country receiving the material. There are several websites that can provide information related to a country's import requirements.
PExD – For foreign country requirements for packaging and other items.
Click the drop-down bar and select the country the product is shipping to. Then click the “General Requirements” section for more information.
Export Certification Specialist – Contact information to speak with an APHIS/USDA specialist on foreign country requirements for packaging and other items.
Trade Contacts | Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (usda.gov)
Click the drop-down bar and select the state the material is shipping from for related contact information.
While both sites are very useful, speaking with an export certification specialist will probably provide the most comprehensive information.
WPM Class Registration Open
May 6, 2025 at the Timber Products - Conyers, GA facility, 1641 Sigman Road, Conyers GA 30012
Registration Cost Per Person: $250 for TP Clients, $750 for non-clients
Lunch will be provided.
Click on the link below to register.
Training Services: Timber Products Inspection
Space is limited to 30 participants.
Inspector Assistance Appreciated
Inspectors visit mutiple locations each day and it is greatly appreciated when they receive assistance to complete their audits. This includes:
- Having records that are accessible and ready for review (QC procedures, received & shipped logs, HT charts, etc.).
- Forklift assistance to break down stacks of WPM to a manageable height for review.
- Assistance in flipping pallets to prevent injury.
- Access to stamps to check inventory and condition.
- Access to interior of heat chamber to review probe condition and possibly placement in WPM.
Some of this can be challenging since inspections are unannounced and can occur during a hectic period of the day. However the more cooperation inspectors receive in these areas during an audit, the quicker they can finish their work so a facility can get back to business as usual. Your cooperation in these areas is always appreciated.