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Ledwidge Lumber is working diligently to prepare for DEMO International^® 2008

September 11, 2008 – Ledwidge Lumber staff are working harder than usually to not only keep the sawmill running but to prepare for a larger than life exhibition of forestry equipment on their lands this September.

DEMO International^® 2008 is set to take place next Thursday – Saturday, September 18-20^th and as exhibitors fly in from around the world to prepare their site, Ledwidge Lumber employees are working hard to fulfill their needs. “It’s been a non-stop project since Spring and as exciting as it is to start to see it come together, there is still a lot of requests for this and that,” says Jim Ledwidge, Woodlands Manager of Ledwidge Lumber, “We’ll be happy once next Thursday comes and we will finally be able to enjoy all of our hard work.” Jim, his daughter Cassie, and son Kyle, along with Forest Technician Rob Lively, have been planning DEMO for more than two years with staff from the Canadian Woodlands Forum (show owner) and Master Promotions (show manager).

The world-class event is one of North America’s largest and most unique outdoor equipment shows featuring over 120 exhibitors on a 3km loop in the forest for a three-day live exhibition of forestry-related equipment. Occurring only every four years, the 2008 show is the first time DEMO will be hosted in the Maritimes.  

Ledwidge Lumber, a family-owned sawmill in Enfield, Nova Scotia, is bringing the show to the Atlantic region and more specifically, Halifax Regional Municipality. Located on one of Ledwidge Lumber’s sustainably-managed woodlots, DEMO will be just 30 minutes from the Halifax International Airport.  

Attracting any and all individuals interested in forestry from around the world, past DEMO shows have seen anywhere from 5,000 – 16,000 attendees. The 2008 show will be no different with hotels from Halifax to Truro booking up with international guests.

Excited as the Ledwidge family was to host DEMO International 2008, the timing wasn’t perfect as both 2007 and 2008 have been hard years for the company; however, many of the exhibitors seem to be taking the current slump of the industry in stride, “I’ve been to a number of DEMO shows over the years in B.C. and Quebce, but I’ve never seen the exhibits like they’re making them this year,” Ledwidge reflects, “All of the big guys are building observation decks and using our wood chips and bark for landscaping, it’s just phenomenal the amount of time and money the exhibitors are putting into this show, it’s really going to be a DEMO to remember.”

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Last modified: 10/06/08