Maritime Lumber Bureau
Quality is never an accident. Quality is always the result of high intentions, sincere efforts, and skillful execution. The Maritime Lumber Bureau (MLB), founded in 1938, takes the job of “quality” very seriously and has provided market access services for the Atlantic Region’s lumber producers for the past 87 years. As a not-for-profit association, the MLB has a mandate to provide superior service to its members in quality control and enable market access domestically and internationally to regionally produced forest based products.
Our Commitment to Quality
The Maritime Lumber Bureau is a cornerstone of the lumber industry in Atlantic Canada, dedicated to providing diversified and exceptional services to its members since its inception in 1938. Our mission is to ensure that every piece of lumber that leaves our member facilities meets the highest standards of quality. We take pride in our rigorous quality control expertise and our commitment to regulatory compliance.
To be the single multi-service organization to provide a one-stop-shop to access markets easier and quicker worldwide for forestry based products, documentation and certification.
To provide superior services, to enable market access, domestically and internationally for the Atlantic Region’s forest based products.
Our Key Programs and Services
At the Maritime Lumber Bureau, we offer a range of specialized programs and services designed to support the lumber industry and ensure the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Quality Control
The Maritime Lumber Bureau is an accredited grading agency with the Canadian Lumber Standards Accreditation Board (CLSAB) and the American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC). Our quality control inspection services ensure regulatory compliance of wood products produced at member facilities. This allows for domestic and international market access of our regional wood products.
Certificate of Origin Program
Our Certificate of Origin Program is unique in North America. It provides a comprehensive log-to-lumber, lumber to destination tracking system which ensures accurate traceability and shipment data for wood products entering into the United States. All shipment information pertaining to this program is reconciled with Global Affairs Canada.
Phytosanitary Compliance
Certified by the Canadian Food and Inspection Agency (CFIA), we monitor and ensure the phytosanitary compliance of heat-treated wood products, safeguarding against pests and diseases.
Atlantic WoodWORKS!
Atlantic WoodWORKS! is a non-profit initiative that collaborates with government and industry to promote the use of regionally produced wood in non-residential and multi-family construction, offering technical support and educational events.
Key Features of Our Certificate of Origin Program
Comprehensive Tracking
Industry Recognition
Enhanced Credibility
Regulatory Compliance
Global Acceptance
Efficient Documentation
Trusted Verification
Quality Assurance
Seamless Integration
Expert Support
Cost-Effective Solution
Real-Time Updates
User-Friendly Interface
Secure Data Handling
Proven Reliability
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