WISCONSIN FIREWOOD PROVIDER
SUSTAINABILITY
We, at Arndt Forest Products, are working to promote sustainable forestry practices. We realize that our role in the wood products industry requires us to support and maintain all the principle of sound environmental policies to insure ample resources for present and future generations.
Our logs are purchased from suppliers that have active reforestation programs, and share our environmental concerns harvesting their logs accordingly. Only mature trees are cut, leaving other mature trees for seeding purposes, and smaller trees for future logging.
We are committed to sustainable forest management and we encourage the use of wood as an environmentally acceptable and renewable material. We have not and will not purchase lumber from an supplier involved in improper practices. We will continue to play an active role in supporting healthy forests and forestry practices.
KILN DREID FIREWOOD
FAST STARTING…
LONG BURNING…
Kiln dried firewood is processed in a large industrial oven that uses heat to reduce the moisture content of firewood. This efficient process produces a light fast efficient burning kiln dried firewood that is bug free and burns evenly.
Ready to Burn
Fast Efficient Burning
Hotter Burning
Low Smoke
Bug Free
Fungus Free
Mold Free
Lighter Weight
Low Moisture
FAQ'S
Why Buy Our Premium Firewood?
We are sure that once you start using this premium hardwood product you’ll be hooked. Information about our premium wood products are below:
Good Value – Kiln dried vs air dried (seasoned) firewood
The kiln drying process insures that the firewood has the perfect moisture content for optimum burning. The difference is very dramatic, the heat output is amazing when compared to regular firewood. The flames are also much brighter and those seemingly fewer hardwood logs burn 2-3 times longer than other firewood. The species used are Maple, Hickory and Birch. Mixed intentionally to provide a “perfect” fire. “Hot” kiln dried to 9%-16% moisture content.
Why Is Kiln Drying Important?
We are sure that once you start using this premium hardwood product you’ll be hooked. Information about our premium wood products are below:
•Kiln drying provides the best value for the consumer
•It produces a lower moisture content in the wood
•It is easier to start the burning process
•It destroys insects and pests, making it safe for warehouse, store and home storage
•It is lighter to carry and transport (firewood is sold by volume, not weight, but weight is very important when shipping)
•It is safe to use in fireplaces and safe for chimneys
•It produces complete and thorough burning of the wood
Arndt Forest Products is the best in the industry for dryness, killing insects and mold spores and yet not over-dried for maximum fire duration effect. Dryness is measured by lumber industry moisture meters, not guessed at by manufacturers who use “dry”, “seasoned”, or other subjective terms. The hardwood species used in our packages are among the highest heat output values available for wood fire. Maple is in the top 3 firewoods for heat BTU output with Hickory just behind it. We realize that because the product is kiln dried, often times many buyers think the premium kiln dried hardwood is too little for soo much and not a good value. However, just try it once and you’ll see that looks are often deceptive.
Why Source From the Forest?
See why Arndt Forest Products provides customers with an upper hand to their competition:
•Excellent product dryness and quality insure no callbacks; short term or long term.
•Central United States Location: Antigo, Wisconsin is in the middle of the North American hardwood supply, reducing inventory and transportation costs.
•Service: Midwest values with an exceptional work ethic that provides our clients with top of the line kiln dried firewood that performs exceptionally.
•Value Priced Products: Due to efficient raw material sourcing from Wisconsin forests and innovative manufacturing processes.
Product Pricing
To say we have a price for each product, whereby, one price fits all, we just don’t have. here’s why. There are a few variables. The biggest variable is the cost of shipping. As you know, fuel costs aren’t what they used to be. Therefore, we need to know more about the shipping distance to your location or locations. Weight is another big issue when shipping. There are limitations and that determines the number of pallets that we can ship per truck load and that affects price as well. We can mix and match product pallets on a load and that will affect weight as well.
We have to be very conscientious about being efficient because it affects the cost for all of us. We can create a price for FOB our dock. If you are in our area and can back haul that will be to your advantage. We would like for you to give us your previous sales history by the month, for the previous year. This is most helpful in our production planning schedule and can affect pricing to you. However, once we lock in a price for you we will honor that price for the term of the contract.
What Should a Buyer Consider?
First: The retail buyer considers: What does his customer want to buy?
•A product that is clean-no bugs or pests
•A product that displays quality
•A product that is well packaged
•A product that is convenient to transport
•A product that is easy to open
•A product that is easy to start and burn
Second: What does the general merchandise buyer want?
•All of the above. Plus…
•Attractive store presentation
•High turnover and good profits
•No consumer complaints
•Convenient and timely delivery
•A price that is fair in the market
What do Retailers Want?
For Arndt Forest Products we will let you , the merchandise buyer know 4-6 months prior to the next major buying season what our production capabilities will be for the next season. This becomes your opportunity to establish your position in the production schedule.
To produce a quality firewood product takes time. The time frame from a standing tree to your store display requires a lot of planning.
