A Fruitvale forestry company is being recognized as a top-tier leader in the export of B.C.’s natural resources. ATCO Wood Products will export approximately $28 million of softwood veneer, wood chips, bark and garden ties before the end of 2017. The family-run business has long been recognized locally as a vital corporate citizen. Now its impressive export-focused operations are being recognized on a larger scale – ATCO Wood Products was recently named a finalist for BC Exporter of the Year in the Natural Resource Category. “ATCO Wood Products was nominated by one of our technology partner companies, Syspro Inc.,” CEO Scott Weatherford told the Trail Times. “Who was impressed with our export focused operations, long history in the region as an exporter of manufactured natural resources, and our ability to meet the selection criteria (in the Natural Resource Award Category).”