Welcome to the Michigan Association of Timbermen

Welcome to the MAT Website

The Michigan Association of Timbermen is a non-profit trade association, representing the forest products industry of Michigan. Founded in 1972, MAT has provided effective representation of Michigan's forestry community, including those who grow, harvest and process forest products.

We are committed to the practice of sustainable forestry to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It is our mission to operate programs that reduce operating costs therefore improving profitability of our member firms. We work to acquire greater exposure and understanding of the issues and yet untapped economic potential of Michigan's Forest Industry. We also provide effective representation for Michigan's forest industry with legislators and government officials to favorably influence public policy and legislation.

2008 Bronze Sponsor Has Joined MAT - Thank you to Morbark, Inc.

CLICK ON THE CATALOG TO THE LEFT FOR AN ONLINE LOOK AT REID SUPPLY'S FULL RANGE OF PRODUCTS YOU NEED !

HAVE A GREAT PICTURE OF YOUR LOGGING JOB OR TRUCK? EMAIL IT TO ME AT janhamill@timbermen.org AND I'LL PUT IT ON THIS PAGE !

Tom Barnes, Executive Director of the Michigan Association of Timbermen invites you to visit the Director's Corner for exciting news about Michigan.

2008 SPONSORS OF THE YEAR

CLICK ON THEIR NAME BELOW OR THEIR BUTTON TO THE LEFT

PLATINUM SPONSOR

JDE EQUIPMENT

GOLD SPONSOR

PONSSE USA

SILVER SPONSOR

DUTHLER TRUCK CENTER

WESTERN STAR

BRONZE SPONSOR

REID SUPPLY AND REID SAFETY

MORBARK, INC.

Here are some of the ways The Michigan Association of Timbermen serves our membership and the industry:

• Advocate Michigan's Sustainable Forestry InitiativeTM (SFI), promoting a strong land stewardship ethic and encouraging wise land use.

* With Insurance markets still hardening, it continues to be a
problem to find a competitive price, and sometimes even find a place to insure logging equipment. Forest Insurance continues to research the marketplace for new carriers.They have numerous success stories of placing coverage for all lines of insurance when others can't. Call and let us quote a great price for you. 1-800-272-7805. Need health insurance? Call our Blue Cross Blue Shield Specialist Debra Gill at 1-800-682-4979.