ANNOUNCINC ...AN OPPORTUNITY YOUR COMPANY CANNOT AFFORD TO MISS...

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TH E CAROLINA PLUM,

owned and operated by Andy and Maria Freeman, specializes in reloading and transporting wood products for companies wishing to penetrate the Southeast via the Carolinas.

Centrally located in North Carolina, The Carolina Plum (TCP) is only 45 miles from Charlotte, 135 miles from Asheville, 55 miles from Creensboro, and 130 miles from Raleigh. This prime location offers your company accessibility to markets in an area that is one of the hottest building spots in the U.S.

TCP has the ability to unload centerbeam railcars, flat bulkheaos, and boxcars. TCP can also handle your transportation needs at a competitive price with prompt dependable service.

Service is the main part of our business at TCP. We encourage you to consider THE CAROLINA PLUM for your RELOAD and TRANSPORTATION needs.

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Composite materials have led the charge in transforming the decking market. Demand for composite lumber in the U.S. has increased steadily every year since the material was introduced in the mid-1990s and is