Arizona Forest

   Restoration

  Products Inc.

Welcome to Arizona Forest Restoration Products Inc.

AZFRP Financial and Industrial Partners

"Building an economically viable small diameter trees utilization infrastructure capable of funding the restorative thinning of over a million acres of forested ecosystems in northern Arizona requires a strong team of best-in-class players. We have been working hard to partner up with the bests, and to develop a unique ability to deliver on our vision to provide an economic engine for northern Arizona restoration."

The AZFRP Team

Financial partner: John F Long Properties LLLP

In 1954 John F. Long began the most ambitious project of his career. His idea was to not only build a tract of houses in a specific area, but to include provisions for schools, churches, hospitals, shopping centers, and parks. Long created the state’s first Master Planned Community. Named after his wife, Maryvale was an instant hit. Applying the same mass production techniques to homebuilding that Henry Ford had used in the automobile industry, Long was able to offer a 3 bedroom, 2 bath house, with swimming pool, for less than $10,000. Soon houses were selling at the rate of 100 a week, an average of six months before completion. And so began the company which is now known as John F. Long Properties LLLP.

Watershed partner: Salt River Project

SRP is two entities: the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, a political subdivision of the state of Arizona; and the Salt River Valley Water Users' Association, a private corporation. The District provides electricity to nearly 934,000 retail customers in the Phoenix area. It operates or participates in 11 major power plants and numerous other generating stations, including thermal, nuclear, natural gas and hydroelectric sources. The Association delivers nearly 1 million acre-feet of water annually to a service area in central Arizona. An extensive water delivery system is maintained and operated by the Association, including reservoirs, wells, canals and irrigation laterals. SRP delivers high-value electricity and water for the benefit of their customers, shareholders and the communities they serve.

Renewable biomass energy partner: Ameresco

Ameresco, Inc. is a leading independent provider of comprehensive energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions for facilities throughout North America, delivering long-term value through innovative systems, strategies and technologies. Ameresco's solutions range from upgrades to facility's energy infrastructure to the development, construction and operation of renewable energy plants combined with tailored financial solutions. Ameresco works with customers on both sides of the meter to reduce operating expenses, upgrade and maintain facilities, stabilize energy costs, improve occupancy comfort levels, increase energy reliability and enhance the environment. The Company was founded in 2000 by George Sakellaris, a pioneer in the energy service business. To best serve its wide-ranging clientele, Ameresco has regional offices located throughout North America. With dedicated energy and business professionals with years of experience and strong commitment to customer satisfaction and service, Ameresco offers the resources needed to successfully plan, execute and even finance energy programs that will create real, sustained economic and operating benefits to fulfill unique requirements.

Environmental engineering partner: Evergreen Engineering

Evergreen Engineering, Inc. was incorporated in 1985 and has been in the same location in Eugene, Oregon ever since. Evergreen Engineering LLC was formed in 1998, with roots extending back to 1986 and is located in Hillsboro, Oregon, a suburb of Portland. Collectively, the two offices are known simply as "Evergreen." Evergreen's Eugene office grew out of the forest products industries (wood products and pulp & paper) that were predominant in the Pacific Northwest many years ago. The Hillsboro office (and its predecessor) has served the high-technology industry for the past 15 years. As early as 1986, Evergreen began to diversify into other industries, including metals (steel and titanium) and chemicals (adhesives). This diversification continued over the next few years into power and energy systems, especially as related to utilities for industrial plants. Evergreen has always strived to anticipate new technologies and industrial trends, and to be prepared with the tools and expertise to meet these challenges. Evergreen initiated its own research of alternative emission control technologies to be prepared to offer industrial clients the best technical solutions.

OSB engineering partner: KTC Engineering

The KTC group of companies provides global engineering services to North America and Europe. Their extensive portfolio ranges from green field facilities with new technologies through to retrofit and upgrades of existing operations. KTC's engineering roots go back to 1959 in the Czech Republic. In Canada, members of the KTC group established their first company in 1990. By offering multi-disciplined engineering services throughout every phase of a project, KTC provides client solutions from project inception through detailed engineering, construction and plant operational support.

OSB engineering partner: Mid South Engineering

Mid-South Engineering Company was founded in 1969 by four engineers with a common vision: to be a complete engineering service provider focused on total dedication to the client. The path to their goal was simple: work with good clients, select and train good employees, delegate authority, and allow room for the proper execution of the job. Some four decades later, the goal remains unaltered:  Mid South Engineering strives to provide unparalleled service to the client. Whether that service be for a small project or a turn-key plant facility, Mid South Engineering treats all of their clients as partners and understand the importance of listening.

OSB manufacturing equipment partner: Dieffenbacher

Dieffenbacher is an internationally active group of companies that develops and manufactures press systems and complete production systems for the wood panel industry, the automotive, and components industries. As a system supplier, Dieffenbacher offer their customers ground-breaking comprehensive solutions for making the products the market wants in an economical way. They supply everything from a single source and develop all decisive process components within their group of companies. Over 70% of Dieffenbacher's output is for the export market. Dieffenbacher is certified in accordance to the quality directives DIN EN ISO 9001 and VDA 6.4., and makes an active contribution to safeguarding the environment. Dieffenbacher is a family firm with over 130 years of experience and is a leading technology company in their segment.

OSB adhesives partner: Momentive - Hexion

Momentive Performance Materials Holdings Inc., the parent company of Momentive Performance Materials Inc., and Hexion LLC, the parent company of Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc., have combined to create a global leader in specialty chemicals and materials. The combination creates an industry powerhouse with 117 production facilities, more than 10,000 associates, pro forma annualized sales of approximately $7.5 billion and proforma Adjusted EBITDA of $1.24 billion. The new Momentive is one of the world’s largest specialty chemicals and materials enterprises with approximately 28 percent of its sales in fast-growing regions including the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China), 33 percent in Europe and 39 percent in North America. As the leading supplier of resins and adhesives to the wood products industry, Momentive understands the demand for ever more environmentally suitable products. For more than 50 years, they have been meeting the industry’s needs for high-performance resins. And since the early 1980s, Momentive has helped improve resin technologies and reduce emissions by 80 to 90 percent. Now they are taking resin innovation one step further. Resins featuring proprietary EcoBind technology can be formulated to meet or exceed all global emission standards including US HUD, European EMB and Japanese standards as well as specifications recommended by the Green Building Council and the State of California.

Construction partner: Casey Industrial

Casey was founded in 1947, in Albany, Oregon. Casey started as an appliance shop, but soon turned to solving bigger problems in nearby saw mills. As their contacts in the Forest Products industry grew, their clients increasingly relied on their experience to address growing needs and challenges. In 1960 Casey installed North America’s first particle board production line. As a result of this project’s success, forest product manufacturers began working closely with Casey throughout the next quarter century to install dozens of production lines across the US, positioning Casey as a leading innovator in industrial construction within the Forest Products industry.

Risk management partner: Marsh & McLennan

Marsh is the world leader in delivering risk and insurance services and solutions to clients. It provides global risk management, risk consulting, insurance broking, alternative risk financing, and insurance program management services for businesses, public entities, associations, professional services organizations, and private clients. Marsh is organized by client, industry, and risk categories to facilitate the global delivery of highly specialized products and services covering a wide spectrum of risks.