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About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 23, 1963)
MEOFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, WEONE5DAY, OCTOBER 23, I ru Extensive Changes Completed at Kogap Kogai Manufacturing com pany, a major producer of for est products in the Medford area, has recently completed extensive changes in its plant operation at an investment of about one quarter of a million dollars. This investment is based upon the premise that a permanent operation in these days of hish cost and fierce competition can only be maintained by con tinued improvement in operat ing efficiency and increased utilization of raw material. Beneficial results of such a program are permanent em ployment for 150 men, con tinued bolstering of the local continued bolstering of local economy, the general develop ment of local industry, and the continued participation in com munity projects that accompa nies a successful enterprise. Kogap is a locally owned and managed business which has been a leader in the concept of better utilization of forest re sources. Its record of leader ship in this regard is borne out by the fact that it was one of the first lumber plants in this area to install veneer equip ment; it led the way in the pro duction of a useful product. Multi-Bark, from waste bark; it was one of the first to convert wood waste to pulp chips, and it was the first lumber manufacturer in this area to end stamp its name on lumber for product identification, a standard proce dure today in the industry. Drastic Changes During l!ili2, Kogap recognized the necessity of continuing to look into the future for further developments that would cope wilh the drastic changes that have occurred in the lumber and plywood markets. As a re sult, nearly $250,000 was ex pended in modernization of the veneer plant and extensive re modeling of the gang sawmill. Early in 1962, a complete re organization of the lumber di vision took place which resulted in the permanent closure of the original sawmill built in I94B. which had reached a point of obsolescence in the modern con cept of sawmilling. Discontinu ance of old expensive methods in favor of new efficient meth ods coupled with installation of fast, high production equipment has placed this Kogap gangmill in a top position insofar as pro duction, quality, and efficiency is concerned. Kogap recognizes its resonsi bilities to the Jackson conty community since by virtue of supplying employment directly to 150 employees, its influence both directly and indirectly in this res)ect involves a substan tial portion of the population. Employees of Kogap have for many years contributed time, money, and effort to community projects Kogap also recognizes the challenge facing one industry with respect to the creation of smoke caused by the necessity for disposing of waste products. The company has been actively engaged in trying to solve this problem for several years. Such things as the elimination of one burner, experimentation and improvement of present burn ers, installation of chip machin ery, and creation of Multi-Bark from waste bark, have all con tributed to partial solving of this situation, and unfortunate ly the creation of new problems. Kogap is joining with other plants in the area to seek solu tions by joint study with Oregon State university.' Woods Management Turning to the woods. Kogap is following the same manage ment policy started several years ago and recently being adopted by larger timber - own ing mills as the latest word in proper management. This policy is one of careful selection of harvestable trees which allows for timber stand improvement and develops necessary roads for fire protection and continued management. Approximately 8.5O0 acres ol timbeibnd in Jackson and Dajglai counties are dedicated to the certified tree farm pro gram of the Industrial Forestry association, and are being managed by trained foresters the year around. Copies ol Booklets Available in Area The Rogue Valley Itoo-IIoo club has made available free copies of the lumber industry booklets published by various organizations setting forth plans for building, remodeling and decorating with wood products. Many grocery stores have cop ies of the West Coast Kecipe books published by the West Coast Lumberman's association. Women are encouraged to ask for their free copy when they visit the grocery store during National Wood Products week. Displays of all publications will be set up in the Medford banks and in other locations. Schools, doctors' offices and hos pitals will receive copies of the booklet "The Story of West Coast Lumber." TAX KATES Lumber industries in Oregon pay taxes at the federal cor porate income tax rate. This means .10 per cent of the first $25,000 and 52 per centof any thing above that amount. Staie income tax rate is 0 per cent. In addition to management of its own tax paying timber lands. Kogap obtains timber from gov ernment owned forests which comprise 75 per cent of Jackson county forest resources. In an average year, Kogap will pay approximately $1 million to these government agencies for timber purchases and in so do ing, contributes substantially in meeting the costs of roads, schools, recreation, and county government. Few people in Jackson county realize the tremendous impact that the forest industries has upon the tax structure of the county. It is through the pur chase of O and C and Forest Service timber by the industry, that substantial funds are made available to the county and, because of this, no tax for county government has been levied for the past several years. Kogap products arc sold all over the United States, and sales amounting to nearly $5 million brings new money to Medford from outside sources to create additional economic activity in this area. Some typical approximately annual expenditures by Kogap would be $1 million for payrolls; $1 million for stumpage; $10,000 for property taxes; $1', million for contracts and supplies. $12. 000 for telephone, $40,000 for electric power and $750,000 for freight. For the amateur home builder, the man who likes to add utility and attractiveness through his own handiwork, WOOD is the easily work ed, all-purpose building material. "Build Better With Wood" PAT lr MIKE'S n ii Yyy) ... .- .... tir-j 2802 Crater Lake Hwy. Phone 773-7431 CONGRATULATIONS! . . . FOREST INDUSTRY OF THE ROGUE VALLEY! WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY HAS SELECTED OUR FIRM AS EXCLUSIVE DEALER TO PROMOTE . . . S11VAWO01 ATTIC INSULATION It's terrific ! 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