Timber Harvesting magazine Senior Associate Editor David Abbott travels to Scottsville, Virginia to visit the Tapscott brothers, owners of Tapscott Brothers Identities. Better known by their nicknames, brothers Charles (Binky), 53, and Troy (Guke) Tapscott, 49, have a longstanding tradition of turning setbacks into successes. Armed with a knack for finding innovative solutions, a determined entrepreneurial spirit, a willingness to take risks, and a good, old-fashioned work ethic, the Tapscotts have always found a way forward. (By the way, don’t bother asking where the nicknames came from. “Nobody remembers,” Binky insists. “It’s all I’ve ever gone by.” As two of six brothers, Binky and Guke aren’t the only ones with unique monikers. Two of their brothers go by “Beatle” and “Hassie.” At least they know why their eldest brother is called Junior: He’s Harvey Tapscott, Jr. Only Tracey Tapscott was completely left out of the nickname game.)

Featured Story: “Real Ingenuity Pays Off”

Written By: David Abbott
Company: Tapscott Brothers Identities & Tapscott Brothers Logging
Location: Scottsville, Virginia
TH Issue: September/October 2017

Check out other featured articles in the September/October 2017 issue of Timber Harvesting magazine.
The September/October 2017 issue of Timber Harvesting magazine features the 2017 Logging Business Of The Year: the Ikola family and their business, G. Ikola Inc., of McCall, Idaho. Also featured in this issue is Cochran, Georgia’s Sanders Logging Company and Scottsville, Virginia’s Tapscott Brothers Identities. The People Power column by Wendy Farrand discusses the importance of regular meetings and clear communication. A special article highlights the recent Southwest Forest Products Expo, held August 25-26 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Other articles cover the latest industry news, new technology and new machinery and products.