The 76th Oregon Logging Conference was the largest show since 2008

Eugene, Ore.- This past weekend, the Lane Country Events Centers and Fairgrounds saw the largest Oregon Logging Conference show since 2008, when the industry experienced an economic downturn. The attendance at the two and a half day show was estimated to be well over 5,000. The conference saw an increase in exhibitors and registered companies.

The Log Loader Competition was once again a must-see for attendees. The 5th Annual Log Loader Competition was held on Friday and Saturday of the 2014 conference. The results are as follows:

First Place - Ross Cribbs, Van Well Timber Co., Dallas, Oregon – Time of 3.38
Second Place – Zane Byrant, Michael Bryant Logging, Beaver Creek, Oregon – Time of 3.49
Third Place Trevor Rhea – Rose Logging Inc., Springfield, Oregon – Time of 4.02

The 2014 conference also featured the 2nd Annual Guess the Net Scale event. There were three attendees who guessed the correct board feet of 5,900. These three were put in a hat for drawing and the lucky winner was Alex Schryvers of Springfield, Ore.

Thank you to all attendees and exhibitors who contributed to the success of the 2014 conference.

The Oregon Logging Conference directors and staff are already anticipating next years show. The following board officers and staff will serve the OLC for 2014-2015:

• David Nygaard, Warrenton Fiber, Warrenton, OR., President
• Jeff Unger, Unger Logging, Reedsport, Ore., First Vice President
• Jeff Wimer, Logger Training Program, Oregon State University, Second Vice President
• Mike Randall, Swanson Bros Lumber Co., Noti, Ore., Treasurer
• Rikki Wellman, Oregon Logging Conference, Eugene, Ore., Conference Manager

The 2015 Oregon Logging Conference is scheduled for February 19, 20 and 21 at the Lane County Events Center and Fairgrounds in Eugene, Ore.

The 2015 Oregon Logging Conference will feature education seminars, exhibits on the latest technology in logging equipment, networking opportunities and the chance to earn professional logger credits. Details are available at the Oregon Logging Conference Web site, www.oregonloggingconference.com, or by calling 541-686-9191.

Contact: Rikki Wellman, Oregon Logging Conference, (541) 954-2477