• RDT - Who are we?
• Why should I read this informative page?
• What is the product and how does it relate to me?
• What are the benefits of this product?
• What does it cost?
• Why is this cost efficient?
• How do I get my Foxfire Lumber Markers?
• Can I be sure there will be more when I need them?
• Can RDT provide more color selection?
• How safe are FoxFire Lumber Markers?
• Can I recycle used FoxFire marker stubs?
• How does RDT show its commitment to Quality?
• How else has RDT shown its commitment to Customers?
• How do I learn more?

RDT - Who are we?

Our company (incorporated in 1987) is based in Richmond, British Columbia.

We are not a re-seller. We manufacture our markers locally to our own high technical specification. We are committed to excellence in both the technical performance of our products and customer service. We look forward to serving you.

Why should I read this informative page?

It's all about the NEW FoxFire Fluorescent Lumber Marker, developed with the latest and safest fluorescent color marking technology.

What is the product and how does it relate to me?

Used for marking or grading all types of lumber.

• lumber / sawmill finishing and refinishing facilities
• fibre glass finishing
• quality control grading
• anywhere clear concise colored markings are required.

Uses outside of the forestry industry include:

• industrial quality control
• defect marking
• sign, graphics and visual arts applications
• stage productions (colored and invisible markers)
• UV special effects
• temporary road markings
• materials identification (e.g., for batch identification)
• materials marking (e.g., for cutting)
• hidden security markings (invisible markers)

What are the benefits of this product?

• Easy, clear visibility to the eye as well as excellent fluorescent scanning separation.
• Our pressure molding process results in Foxfire Lumber Markers being stronger and not brittle and breakable like extruded markers can be. The process also eliminates the problem of air bubbles suffered by some non-pressure molded markers.
• Our range has 33 visibly different colors. The number of separable fluorescence scanning colors differs with equipment manufacturer. (Other markers can only achieve up to 5-8 separable colors.)
• FoxFire Lumber Markers are brighter, bigger and longer lasting, therefore reducing waste and making this marker much more economical to use.
• Foxfire has a strong, octagonal shape shape, ensuring no breakage and clean edged markings every time it is used.
• Made with the latest chemical and color technology available today.
• Available for use in different climates
  • For very cold climates - order from our super soft hardnesses.
  • For cold climates - order our soft hardness.
  • For cold/cool changeable climates - order our medium soft hardness.
  • For cool/moderate climates - order Medium hardness.
  • For moderately hot - order Medium Hard hardness.
  • For hot climates - order Hard markers.
• We can also manufacture custom hardnesses to suit your needs.
  • For wet and icy conditions - use marker best suited to the ambient temperature.
  • For custom needs - Please call. We have already designed and manufactured custom markers for other customers and will be pleased to assist you. Our research and development is done "in house" by our skilled personnel.
• High manufacturing quality control standards
  • Every marker is manufactured and checked to specific standards.
  • All orders are marked with a batch control number to identify every marker from point of manufacture to customer location.
  • All FoxFire Lumber Markers are guaranteed ultra-safe and free from known carcinogens.
  • MSDS (Materials Safety Data Sheets) are available for each and every color, upon customer request.
• Available for use with standard fluorescent lumber marking holders.
• Has many other industrial, workplace and artistic uses!

What does it cost?

• FoxFire Lumber Marker Pricing
• Regular size - 5/8'' are C$1.15, US$1.15 per marker.
• Large size - 7/8'' are C$1.65, US$1.65 per marker.
• 10% discount on orders of 10 gross or more of 5/8" markers
• 10% discount on orders of 6 gross or more of 7/8" markers
• All FoxFire colors are available in standard box sizes of 48 and 144 markers.
• Standard 11/16", 15/16" Peterson Wood Holders and 15/16" Schwab International Aluminum Holders are also available for your convenience.

Why is this cost efficient?

• FoxFire Lumber Markers are brighter, bigger, and longer lasting, therefore reducing waste and increasing efficiency.
• They are a superior quality marker with excellent lay down.
• They have a strong octagonal shape, ensuring no breakage and clean edged markings every time it is used.
• They provide clear, concise markings readable every time with fluorescent scanners, thereby also saving remarking and rescanning time and reducing waste further.
• Our customers tell us FoxFire Markers last 2-3 times longer than many of RDT’s competitor’s crayons.

How do I get my Foxfire Lumber Markers?

• Place your order, via this web site or through any of the following convenient locations:

Mark Koepke Mail: Resource Development Technologies Ltd. 130-8191 Westminster Hwy, Unit #550 Richmond, BC, Canada, V6X 1A7 E-Mail: sales@foxfirelumbermarkers.com Phone: Fax: 1-604-274-7002 1-604-274-7024 North America Toll Free: 1-877-727-8722 (toll free phone) 1-888-572-4442 (toll free fax) Thank-you for your order!

• RDT has partnered with a Fulfillment Agency to provide a fast, efficient and more cost effective method of shipping to our customers. The full 10% to 60% cost savings (subject to customer location), is being passed directly to you, our customers. Our customers will continue to enjoy the direct, fast delivery service they receive today.
• RDT are also currently negotiating distributor partnerships in a number of countries and regions of the globe to further make the FoxFire Marker more accessible.

Can I be sure there will be more when I need them?

Resource Development Technologies, (incorporated in 1987) maintains standing inventory of each FoxFire Lumber Marker color in quantities sufficient to guarantee shipment within 48 hours of receiving an order. RDT will also store inventory for any customer requiring fast and efficient restocking. This service is provided at no additional cost so our customers, with the added benefit of not having the worry or cost of maintaining valuable storage space.

How safe are FoxFire Lumber Markers?

It is important that:

• the marker materials are safe to handle
• the markings on the products have no negative impact on the environment.
• there are no problems with disposal of used marker stubs.

Workers involved in lumber marking are in daily contact with markers. Some fluorescent materials have been linked to cancers so, when we set out to design our markers, it was particularly important that we use non-toxic components. Many of our fluorescent color materials were considered so safe that a major North American University cleared them for use in childrens' crayons. Other non-fluorescent components we use are equally safe and can be found in quality household paints and wax-based products used in your home.

Can RDT provide more color selection?

• RDT already provides the largest selection of colors available for today’s lumber market. In spite of this, we are always looking for ways to improve and add to the FoxFire color selection to assist our customers in each of their individual operating environments.
• In 2002, RDT introduced a new, bright #602 Azalea Pink. In 2003, RDT introduced #1055 Tropical Orange, #1056 Teak Brown, #1057 Firebrick Red and #1058 Neon Green. Additional colors are currently under review and will be made available upon completion of extensive testing, both here in our lab, as well at selected mill sites.
• In addition to all the brilliant visible fluorescent colors you expect, our range includes an invisible marker, a brilliant white marker, and a black marker, all of which fluoresce blue - a first for the industry. Please contact us if your needs require invisible markers in other colors which are not presently part of our standard product line.

Can I recycle used FoxFire marker stubs?

Yes! And we'll pay you to do it. As part of our commitment to reduce waste, RDT will provide a credit of C$0.50/lb - US$0.50/lb - of recyclable material to customers who recycle their FoxFire marker stubs through us. This credit will be applied against future purchases of FoxFire markers.

How does RDT show its commitment to Quality?

• Each and every box of FoxFire Markers has a production batch control number printed on the bottom. If any of our customers should ever experience a problem with any of our products, we ask that you tell us by quoting the production batch number on the bottom of the box, provide us with a description of the problem experienced and we promise to follow-up with our quality control personnel and get back to you with an explanation and/or resolution for the problem experienced.
• Upon request, RDT will provide documentation required to meet ISO Standards requirements.
• RDT also includes a product feedback form in the top of its gross size boxes. We ask that you tell us what we can do to improve our product and make it easier for you, our customer to use.
• Following successful adoption of FoxFire Markers by a significant number of mills, RDT further increased the fluorescent brilliance of many of the colours by as much as 10%, to further minimize error rates. This has been at no additional cost to our customers.

How else has RDT shown its commitment to Customers?

• A number of mills were experiencing frustration dealing with temperature change in climatic zones that constantly fluctuate between soft and medium usage ranges. To solve the problem of having to stock both soft and medium textures and switch between the two hardnesses as temperatures change during the day, RDT introduced a Medium Soft texture which allows our customers the use of one hardness during those mid-range temperature changes.
• Please let us know what we can do to help make your application easier!

How do I learn more?

To learn more about the new FoxFire Lumber Marker, or to place an order, please complete the request forms offered on this site or contact us through any of the following convenient locations:

Mark Koepke Mail: Resource Development Technologies Ltd. 130-8191 Westminster Hwy, Unit #550 Richmond, BC, Canada, V6X 1A7 E-Mail: sales@foxfirelumbermarkers.com Phone: Fax: 1-604-274-7002 1-604-274-7024 North America Toll Free: 1-877-727-8722 (toll free phone) 1-888-572-4442 (toll free fax) Thank-you for your order!