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Starting Up
NWP had a stronger beginning than
most startups as the Mohegan Tribe
created the business as a way to
diversify its casino-heavy portfolio
and move into more eco-friendly
ventures. NWP started off with pro-
duction plants in Ohio and Indiana
and just added one in Pennsylvania.
Save Money
NWP's ThermaGlo wood pellets are
created from wood fiber waste and
untreated residue generated from
wood processing, which are then
burned in pellet stoves for heat as
an alternative to natural gas, fuel
oil, or other home heating. The price
varies by retailer and time of year,
but Home Depot currently sells
them for $5.19 per 40-pound bag.
Save the Environment
The Thermaglo pellets are high-effi-
ciency and meet industry standards
for clean burning. In addition to
being an alternative fuel, the pellets
also use wood waste that would
otherwise be discarded.
Tribal
Ventures
Northeast Wood
Products
FOUNDER: Mohegan Tribe
PRESIDENT: Guy Mozzicato
EMPLOYEES: 60
LAUNCH: May 2015
WEB SITE: www.thermaglo.com
A CLEAN STARTUP
PHOTO | STEVE LASCHEVER
Mohegan Tribal
Council members
who helped start
Northeast Wood
Products (from
left): Gerry Amenta,
Mark Sperry, and
Bill Quidgeon.
