A very sunny and productive Friday!

Friday was a great day at the sawmill. Everyone was busy, and the sun was out as an added bonus. We wish the warm weather lasted a few days longer. Here are some wonderful pictures we wanted to share!

Trucker off-loading more "Sandy Logs"

John working on the power unit

Glen preparing some tools for the day

John instructing one of our key men

Lloyd and Bruce laying out base for the conveyor 

Beautifully unique urban logs

Willem working on the metal detector system

Sawing large diameter logs on the Mighty Might

Survived Snow Storm Nemo!

We are very happy that snow storm Nemo has passed- even though we got hit with quite a bit of snow, this is considered nothing compared to folks further north who got over 2'! As you know, we love pictures of our logs covered in snow- they look so beautiful, so here is another one to check out! Some CitiLog workers put in a few hours on Saturday in order to clear the paths of snow so log trucks can still access our sawmill to drop off logs.

Good thing most of our machinery, such as the main saw, is protected by our hoop structure so we are still able to saw. This great picture was taken by Bryce, CitiLog Employee. An upcycled tree sawn into industrial board- fresh off of the saw!

"Advice From A Tree"

An image we love! Everyone should take this great "Advice From A Tree".

A Visit from Prudential

Today, we were lucky enough to have Cindy Hu from Prudential visit the Newark sawmill and see the saw running! This is a very exciting and pivotal event in CitiLog's journey of upcycling urban logs.

Cindy Hu, Manager of Social Investments for Prudential, entering the saw cab to watch the saw run!

Offloading the sawn logs

More logs loaded on the feed deck to be sawn

Black Locust Lumber Custom Siding

Courtesy of Ashley McGraw Architects

Courtesy of Ashley McGraw Architects

Courtesy of Ashley McGraw Architects

Courtesy of Ashley McGraw Architects

The contrast between natural and man-made elements on the exterior façade of the Westhill School in Syracuse, NY, makes for a striking display. Black Locust Lumber provided FSC certified, #1 grade material for the custom ship lap siding that wraps the structure designed by Ashley McGrawArchitects.

Horizontal portions of Black Locust along the windows act as a visual aid that guides viewers towards the main entryway. Vertical siding on the cantilevered portion of the structure also acts as a visual aid, reinforcing the entryway as the hierarchical component.  

The Black Locust was recently installed, and will soon weather into a beautiful silvery-gray patina. Once the material greys, the Black Locust and brick will form a more cohesive entity. Check back in a few months to see updated photographs of the Westhill School once the patina has developed. 

CitiLog Ordinance in Secaucus, NJ

CitiLog team members met with Mayor Gonnelli of Secaucus, NJ for the signing of an ordinance that states all "good" wood in the city must go to CitiLog Newark's sawmill to be upcycled. The ordinance is part of Secaucus' Upcycling initiative. The vote for the ordinance was unanimous, and CitiLog is proud to be working with Mayor Gonnelli and the town of Secaucus!

Citilog Newark's Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!

CitiLog Newark Site

CitiLog President Maria Warmbold & Founder Stubby Warmbold

Employee Donald Speaking About His Experience At CitiLog 

CitiLog Newark Upcycled Rotted Logs into Planters!

Home Grown CitiLog Cupcakes and Upcycled Cake Stands!

Mayor Cory Booker of Newark & The Warmbold Family

The Entire CitiLog Team!

Yesterday, Citilog Newark held our ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of our zero waste sawmill facility in Newark, NJ. Citilog was joined by over 215 guests who experienced the site first hand.
At Citilog Newark, no material goes to waste. Urban wood that cannot be used for finished products will be used in the production of generating our own heat and energy. Citilog is setting a new standard for the transformational role local businesses can play in economic development, green job creation, and sustainability.
Guest speakers included Mayor Cory Booker of Newark, and Mayor Robert Bowser of East Orange. The importance of Citilog's sustainable actions and commitment to community development was shared by all. Citilog employees also spoke about their personal experiences at the new Sawmill.
Be sure to check out our article from Newark Patch and WBGO !

Benches for the Brayton School

Completed Brayton School Benches

CitiLog Team Member Applying a Tung Oil Finish Onto The New Benches!

We are pleased to announce the completion of CitiLog’s first value added special project. CitiLog manufactured 11 log seating benches for The Brayton School in Summit, New Jersey. The trees had come down on their site during the summer of 2011. Instead of having them turned into firewood, mulch or dumped into a landfill, The Brayton School took a sustainable approach and had the logs upcycled into benches for the student body. All of the bark was removed by hand, sanded smooth, and finished with three layers of tung oil. This oil is an all-natural product and is non-toxic. The Brayton School is located only 12 miles from our Newark facility.

Citilog on Heritage Radio

Listen to Citilog being interviewed on the Heritage Radio Network, click here!

This week on Burning Down the House, Curtis is joined by Stubby Warmbold and Andrew Tomlinson of CitiLogs. CitiLogs is the leader in upcycled and repurposed wood and building products. Tune in to hear more about how their company turns unwanted or unused urban trees into building products through a sustainable and responsible process. Find out how they plan on reintroducing the black locust into the market learn about urban sawmills. This episode was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons.

A New Year, a New Yard...

Now that it is 2011 some of us start planning our outdoor projects for the spring and summer while we're still cooped up in the house. An ideal species for decking, patios, fences, trellis' and gardens is Black Locust. This is a locally harvested hardwood that is also rot-resistant and GREAT for outdoor applications. This FSC Certified Black Locust will last well over 50 years without significant decay. Black Locust is not pressure treated nor is it harvested in tropical regions over seas, making it a more responsible environmental choice. Contact Black Locust Lumber or go to their website www.blacklocustlumber.com for further information. All products are custom sawn to your specifications and shipped ready for installation. So get those projects drawn up and remember Black Locust as your go-to wood for outdoor applications!