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1 Gordon Whittier-Founder

2 W. 1 st Plant

3 Bethel Plant

4 Founded: 1975 Eugene, Oregon USA Co-Presidents: Scott Whittier (since 1982) & Evert Slijper (since 1975) Management Team: –John CainDomestic & International Director of Manufacturing –John DodsonVice President Product Development / International Program Director –Steve ShultzProduct Development Director / Quality Assurance Director –Susan SamterVice President Sales –Conni BarofskyMarketing Manager/Demand Manager –Linda WellsFinancial Manager –Richard KrauseVice President Production –Dave EubankWest 1st Plant Manager –Jody PeckelsBethel Plant Manager –Tim JusticeChief Technology Officer –Jim StephensonMaintenance/Electrical Manager –Mark MarzulloHuman Resources Manager Employees 400+ (550 During Peak Production) Capacity: Two Manufacturing Plants in Eugene, Oregon (14,000m² and 9,000m²) Domestic Items: Furniture, Mostly Unfinished, Ready-To-Assemble (Alder Hardwood Tables, Chairs, Stools, Gourmet, Wall Units, Home Office, Pine Occasional, Bedroom, Dining Furniture) Import Items: South American Pine (Full Range), South American Gardenwood Outdoor Furniture, South-East Asian Hardwood Tables and Chairs. (Approximately 20-25% of total sales volume) Sales :United States, Canada, Japan, Italy, Ireland, Caribbean, South Korea

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10 The Importance of Experience & History Gordon Whittier (Scott’s Father) Started a Moulding Company in Redmond, Oregon in 1952. This Facility Employed 500 people. 23 Years of Extensive Experience was Learned and Passed to Succeeding Generations. In 1975, Whittier Wood Products Incorporated in Eugene, Oregon. Peak Employment Grew to 550 Employees. Learning and Experience Continued for an Additional 30 years. During this Time, Whittier Accumulated 53 Combined Years of Wood Working Experience Whittier has Maintained Key Relationships with Global Suppliers for many Years and has Vast Raw Material Procurement Experience. We have Extensive Experience with MRP (Manufacturing Resource Planning) and LEAN (Toyota Production System) Manufacturing Systems. Whittier has an Expansive Customer Base Throughout North America and Several International Locations. Bottom Line: Whittier’s Vast Experience and Understanding of Furniture Manufacturing; Our Solid Supply Chain Management Experience; Our Expansive Customer Base, and Our Experience and Understanding of the Distribution Channels, Position Us Well for Future Growth.

11 Oregon’s Largest Furniture Manufacturer

12 Northwest Alder Local & International Birch Plywood Raw Material Procurement

13 State of the Art Machinery

14 Dining & Kitchen Accessories

15 ENTERTAINMENT

16 HOME OFFICE

17 BEDROOM

18 Example of a Knock Down or KD Pack


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