Press Release: Local Manufacturer Represents Industry Overseas

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Zoë O. van der Meulen, Director of Communication

Una-Lam

Phone: 607-369-8508

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Email: zvandermeulen@unalam.com

Website: www.unalam.com

Local Manufacturer Represents Industry Overseas

Unadilla, NY (April 18, 2011) – An executive from Una-Lam, a wood products manufacturing firm with locations in Unadilla and Sidney, NY, recently traveled to Dubai, United Arab Emirates to promote US wood products at Dubai WoodShow 2011. Leif Van Cott, Una-Lam's Director of Operations, was sponsored by the Softwood Export Council and the American Institute of Timber Construction on this trip.

“Una-Lam has supplied material for a number of international projects in the past, but this was an excellent opportunity to get in front of a large number of potential buyers,” commented Leif Van Cott. “Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia and other Arabian Gulf state builders are just beginning to construct with wood products. Until recently they relied on suppliers in Australia and New Zealand, as well as Europe, but since the market has grown they have begun looking to producers like us in North America. By attending this trade show I was able to meet face-to-face with the decision makers and make connections that will lead to new business.”

Van Cott was also able to visit several prominent locations around Dubai, including the Grand Hyatt resort that features glulam construction, Una-Lam's wood products manufacturing specialty. “I believe that there is a market for us in that area, even though the real estate crash of 2008 put a dent on investments. I was happy to seize this opportunity to build long term relationships with owners and developers there to position Una-Lam for future growth,” concluded Van Cott.

About Una-Lam – Una-Lam is a division of Unadilla Silo Company, Inc. Now in business for over 100 years, Una-Lam is a wood products manufacturer focusing on glue laminated (glulam) beams and arches for use in construction. Una-Lam specializes in a wide range of complex custom engineered products. For more information about Una-Lam's products and services call 607-369-9341, visit us at www.unalam.com, or follow us on twitter at twitter.com/unalam.

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