Wood Products Industry

Medwick V. Byrd
director of applied research, pulp and paper science
(919) 515-5790
med_byrd@ncsu.edu
Nonwood and alternative fibers. Mechanical and chemical pulping. Chlorine-free and low-chlorine bleaching. Deinking. Secondary fiber processing. Supervises model pulp and paper manufacturing plant on NC State campus.

Dr. Joseph Denig
professor and extension wood products specialist
(919) 515-5582
joe_denig@ncsu.edu
Sawmill industry. Lumber manufacturing from log breakdown through drying and value-added operations, including applied scanning technology and thin kerf sawing.

 

Dr. Larry G. Jahn
professor and extension wood products specialist
(919) 515-5579
larry_jahn@ncsu.edu
Wood deterioration, protection, marketing and consumer education.