Building Products Digest - October 1999

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Quallty builders prefer high quality pressure-treated wood, and DuraPineu Outdoor' Wood Select is right on the mark. Produced from Premium and No. I and better grade marked lumber, DuraPine Outdoor \r\bod Select has been

re-dried after treatment. This additional step in the production process assures the user that most of treatcd wood's natural shrinkage takes place beiore it reachcs thejob site, not alter it! installed! Be caruse DuraPinc is more uniform in size and

cleaner and lightcr in lveight, its much easier

to lvork with. And. unlike rcgular treated wood that is still wct. DuraPine can bc coated, stained or painted rvithout ll'aiting Ibr weeks or monlhsl

With DuraPine Outdoor \\bod Select, the beautl'o[ the rvood is more than skin deep. \r\rolmant Extra'water repellent ls built-in far below the

surface into the wood during the treatmen{ process. This helps repel water that causes unsightly moisture damage and with continued maintenance. rvill keep projects looking greater much longer.

Mokino hordwood millwork more offordoble by $ocking profiles ond specifying more obundonl species. @swels nerps ser nclowo-5iis ...

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Hardwood And/Or Softwood

Most people outside this business have trouble understanding why some companies sell only hardwood and others only softwood. If wood is wood, why the difference?, they ask. This being our annual Hardwood Special Issue, we thought the separation an appropriate topic for softwood firms contemplating an expansion into hardwood and vice versa for hardwood companies.

To many, the gulf between the two is large enough to induce acrophobia. A common refrain holds that the two are so different in supply, product and customer areas that never the twain shall meet. While noting the differences, others feel that softwood and hardwood are not mutually exclusive. Indeed, they feel that structured correctly either can be incorporated into the other as an additional profit center.

While this may be true, no one should underestimate the considerable gap that separates the two. For example, stocking a hardwood inventory generally costs more than a softwood inventory. Softwood products are more likely to be trad-

ed and sold as commodities than are hardwoods. Sellers of hardwood assert that the technical knowledge necessary to properly and effectively sell hardwoods is greater than that required for softwoods. Softwoods tend to be sold for a specific purpose, such as studs, rafters, joists or sheathing while hardwoods are more likely to be sold for their value as they can be used in a variety ofdifferent products such as shelving, cabinet doors, shutters and the like. Be aware, though, that these generalities are subject to a number of specific exceptions.

The customers who buy these two types of wood tend to be as dissimilar as the woods themselves. Many building components are softwood, so these buyers are a world apart from the industrial account that needs red oak, maple, ash or other hardwoods for a manufactured product.

Should you leap the gulf? One wise industry veteran counsels that the focus should not be on the differences, but rather the opportunities inherent in each.

whatever it takes.

That's a commitment we've made to Willamette customers for the better part of a century and that's not gorng to change. Tell you why. Having loyal partnerships is what we value most. Everything it takes to deliver products of consistent quality-traditional and engineered wood-is a Willamette priority. As it should be. Because the customers we work with every day depend on this quality standard to do their lobs well. After all, they have a vested tnterest. Which is why making capital investments in our plants, keeping pace with new product development, and responsibly managing our forest res0urces are s0 important to the job we do now and in the future. lt's a team effort, and one we're mighty proud of. lf you'd like to know more, call us at 1-800-887-0748 ext. 100 or visit us at www.wii.com.

Satisfuctiort when you need it most

"The wood preserving division of Webster Industries was temporarily out of operation due to a debilitating fire that destroyed our tank farm building, control room building, and mechanical building and all of their contents for a total loss of more than $4'000'000. Our insurance partner, Lumbermen's Underwriting Alliance, was right at our side throughout this loss, helping to put Webster Industries back in business as soon as possible. From the beginning, the LUA took the time to understand what our insurance needs were and provided us with a custom-made policy that included business interruption coverage - our savtng grace during the down months following the fire. The LUA had also performed an appraisal on our property, which was extremely helpful when conducting the post-fire inventory and value calculations. With the claim settled fairly and efficiently, I can now look to the future. I highly recommend the LUA to all of my fellow lumbermen."

Paul Webster. Webster Industries

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How hardwood moulding stack

nECORATIVE hardwood mouldI-f ings can lend unique character to walls, windows, doors and ceilingsand can do it cost-effectively.

According to the Hardwood Council, dealers can suggest that builders, architects and interior designers can give their clients the quality and luxury of hardwood mouldings without sacrificing the bottom line. The cost of hardwood mouldings can be significantly reduced through a process called "stacking" or by specifying a more abundant species.

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is to specify a more abundant hardwood species and stain it to resemble a more expensive species.

Stacking is the process of joining several complementary stock profiles to create mouldings with a custom look. More than 350 standard moulding profiles are produced in the U.S., and each costs considerably less than a custom profile. With stacking, as many as 10 separate profiles can be combined to create an elaborate crown moulding, for example.

Another way to manage cost is to specify a more abundant hardwood species and stain it to resemble a more expensive species. Some lighterhued, close-grained hardwoods, such as poplar or basswood, often are stained to resemble darker species like cherry or walnut.

"Poplar is one of the most popular species requested for mouldings because it's stainable, the least costlv and abundant." says Sandy Hamilton, director-sales and marketing for White River Hardwoods/Woodworks. Inc.. Fayetteville, Ar. "Hardwood mouldings are advantageous because you can stain them. You can't do that with synthetic or composite materials."

Species substitution works especially well in decorative applications above eye-level, as with crown mouldings and recessed ceiling panels. More functional millwork applications, such as railings, and door and window trim, also present good opportunities to specify a lower-cost hardwood species.

The high quality, warmth and visual interest of solid hardwood mould-

ings provide advantages over other materials. "People prefer hardwood because it develops a patina over age," says Mike Bell, general manager of Kentucky Millwork, Louisville, Ky. "lt grows richer as it grows older. That's often the reverse with synthetic materials."

Others simply favor hardwoods for their one-of-a-kind look and feel. "There's a difference when you touch hardwood mouldings as opposed to other materials," says Maura Delvecchio, marketing manager for Ornamental Mouldings, Archdale, N.C. "There's a certain weight, durability and warmth that you feel with hardwoods that you can't find anywhere else."

BASIC PROFILES of hardwood moulding can be "stacked" to replicate the look of more exoensive custom orofiles.

Kno helps sell hardwoods

HAT'S the best material for my new foyer floor? What type of cabinets will give me the look I want, and stand up to heavy use? Which materials increase the resale value of my home? What floor covering will be best for my child's allergies?

The answers to such questions help homeowners in purchasing hardwoods for designing or remodeling their homes. Just as important, your answers can lead customers to upgrade purchases of high-quality cabinetry, flooring, millwork, paneling and other products that mean increased profitability, along with a higher degree of customer satisfaction.

Few materials have enjoyed the sustained popularity of such North American hardwoods as oak. walnut. cherry, maple, hickory, alder, ash and poplar. And few materials offer as many clear-cut benefits, which you can list with confidence.

Here are some typical questions, along with the hardwood facts you need to answer them.

What is the best hardwood species for floors?

A O* is the most frequent choice for floors, but ash, beech, maple, walnut and cherry are also popular flooring species. Flooring is available in strips, planks or parquet, and can be custom-made, often combining several

species, to create one-of-a-kind floors in any room of the home.

Homeowners can select prefinished flooring products, which require less labor to install, or unfinished flooring that can be stained or painted. Both offer builders and their customers a wide selection of styles, widths, grain patterns and colors.

Few materials otfer as many clear-cut benefits.

Hardwood flooring is an option you can recommend with confidence because it provides paybacks to the buyer in an attractive appearance, durability and value. Buyers should understand that a hardwood floor, while costing more initially, will last the lifetime of any home, while carpeting, vinyl and tile will eventually have to be replaced, perhaps several times. Hardwood flooring also requires relatively little maintenance, and can be refinished to match changing decor schemes. Equally important, hardwood floors are a key selling point, enhancing a home's resale value.

Q Wfru, about cabinets, mouldings and other products?

A H-d*ood cabinetry is available in a wide variety of hardwood species and finishes, from transparent stains that showcase the grain pattern to popular pickled and pastel colors. Doors, paneling and decorative mouldings also are available in a wide selection of species and styles.

There is a hardwood species for every budget. For higher-end homes, you can recommend species such as walnut or cherry. Oak, maple, ash and hickory are popular choices for cabinets, flooring and other products among mid-priced home buyers. Poplar, an abundant species, is a costeffective alternative to softwoods and man-made materials.

Emphasize the long-term benefits of hardwood products, so customers understand how an investment in quality hardwood products is returned in greater beauty, durability, repairability, lasting value and quality.

Q e." hardwoods difficult to maintain and keep clean?

A Uod"rn finishes make hardwood products extremely low-maintenance. Penetrating sealers such as polyurethanes make hardwoods highly resistant to moisture, stains and everyday wear and tear. Properly finished hardwood floors, cabinets and mouldings require only regular dusting or vacuuming, and an occasional wipe

with a slightly damp cloth or mop. Depending on their finish, these products can be waxed once or twice a year to help bring out their natural beauty and protect them against fingerprints and moisture.

When nicks or scratches occur, most hardwood products can be sanded lightly to even the surface, then refinished to keep them looking new.

Q Cun hardwood flooring be used in the kitchen?

A A Hardwood flooring is a popular choice for today's kitchen, for good reason. Tough, modem finishes make hardwood floors virtually impervious to spills and foot traffic. A hardwood floor also is easy to maintain, requiring only light dusting, cleaning with a slightly damp mop, and an occasional coat of wax.

Hardwood floors also are more durable and easily repaired than other flooring alternatives. When a homeowner redecorates, the entire floor can be refinished to coordinate perfectly with new cabinets and wallcoverings.

Hardwood flooring is available unfinished, or in a variety of factoryfinished styles. You can team with your customers to create a hardwood kitchen floor in a wide range of species, widths and patterns to match any decor.

Q *" synthetics more sanitary than hardwood products for certain applications, such as kitchen countertops?

A gu.d-oods are making a comeback in kitchen countertops and maple is leading the way. In fact, hard maple is the wood of choice for butcher blocks, according to the National Sanitation Association Foundation.

A recent study showed that hardwoods such as maple, the most popular countertop material, actually kill bacteria. Butcher block countertops can be sealed with oil to protect the wood from moisture and provide stain resistance. Other research shows that hardwood flooring offers distinct health benefits, because there are no "hiding places" to trap dust, mites or bacteria. That's one reason why hardwoods are preferred by homeowners who suffer from allergies and respiratory health problems.

Q Cun we use hardwood products in the bathroom?

A Moirrur"-resistant finishes, such as polyurethane, make hardwood bath vanities, cabinets, flooring, paneling and moulding attractive, easy-to-maintain alternatives to tile, wallpaper and other man-made substitutes. Hardwoods also offer unlimited decorating possibilities, from modern styling and lighter finishes that provide a bright, open look, to classical, more elegant profiles in darker finishes.

Q Ho* easy is it to change the "look" of hardwood products?

A

A One of the biggest advantages of hardwood products is that they are "recyclable." They can be refinished repeatedly over their lifetimes by stripping away the old finish, and restaining or repainting the wood to match changing tastes and decorating schemes.

Q eren't hardwoods expensive?

A tniriutty, hardwoods can cost more than other products. But you should stress to your customers that hardwoods are a long-term investment in the quality, performance and value of their new home. Compared to manmade substitutes, hardwoods provide lasting value through their natural beauty, durability, easy maintenance and repairability-the hardwood floors, doors and mouldings in thousands of historic homes, many of them several centuries old, are testimony to hardwood's longevity and strength.

Equally important, the addition of hardwood kitchen cabinets, flooring, crown mouldings and other finishings adds thousands of dollars to the resale

value of a home and attract buyers to provide a faster sale.

More abundant hardwood species such as oak and poplar are priced competitively with other substitutes, providing builders and home buyers with a cost-efficient way to add the beauty, durability and value of hardwoods to a new home,

Q wlf hardwood products affect the environment?

A u.s. hardwood forests have been among our best-managed natural resources for decades. Since 1955, the volume of hardwoods growing in the United States has increased by 1OVo.

Thanks to modern forestry techniques such as sustained yield management, the U.S. grows about 407o more hardwood than is harvested each year, and current projections show we will have TOVo more hardwoods available for harvest by the year 2040. Thanks to responsible forest management by hardwood producers, many of them small business owners, hardwoods are truly a renewing natural resource that are increasing in abundance and will continue to be here for future generations to enjoy.

In terms of energy efficiency, it takes far less energy to manufacture hardwood products than to create synthetic doors, mouldings, cabinets, countertops and flooring. Also, hardwood products, since they are made of natural materials, can be refinished to add years of use. When hardwood cabinets, doors, paneling or other products reach the end of their useful life, they can be recycled into other wood products.

Itr/OOD composites and plastic

V Y lumber will continue to provide real competition to wood in established applications, according to research by Principia Partners.

The new study, "Wood Composites and Plastic Lumber in North America 1999," predicts double-digit growth in North America for these substitute products for at least the next 10 years.

The researchers attribute the gains of wood composites and plastic lumber to performance advantages over

traditional wood, including:

x Plastic materials resist rot and insects, providing an inherently longer life than wood. This is especially true in outdoor applications such as decks and marine applications. Resistance to rot and insects was the catalyst for the application of Fibrex years ago when the material was used for the door sill of an exterior door frame.

* Wood composite material can be worked and then painted to look like painted wood reportedly with greater

The Market By Material

intrinsic durability. Further, the material can be injection or compression molded or extruded to produce complex shapes.

x Wood composites and plastic lumber can be pigmented and colorized during processing which eliminates the need to paint the surface. Ultra-violet retardant additives can be used in the melt phase to protect the colors from fading. again ensuring a relatively long life. This continues to be an area of further technological advancement for these products, particularly in decking uses.

* Wood composites absorb less moisture than traditional wood and have a higher modulus of elasticity than PVC, providing superior performance in demanding applications.

Economically, wood composites and plastic lumber are not inexpensive to produce, and accordingly sell for higher prices than their wood equivalents. However, total installed cost is often purported to be less than wood based on easier installation methods.

In addition. the life expectancy is such that in the long run, a wood composite can be less costly and a better investment than its wood counterpart.

Wood-thermoplastic composites use a wide range of polymers in various proportions, with the primary wood forms being fiber/flour and the primary plastic materials including low density polyethylene (PE), high density polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and polypropylene (PP).

Plastic lumber is defined as pre-

MARINE applications are among the markets being most successfully targeted by plastic materials.

dominantly post-consumer recycled thermoplastic material containing no wood fiber, that is extruded into various forms for use as wood replacements. The commingled plastic material is often extruded into dimensional lumber forms that can be nailed, sawn and otherwise worked like wood.

PE-based composites account for the bulk of the market today (see chart on previous page), with 322 million lbs.. or 5l%o of the total volume in 1998. Each of the remaining materials-PP-based composites, PVC wood composites and plastic lumberaccount for comparable shares of the remaining market. The total size of the plastic lumber and wood composites market in 1998 was 565 million lbs. valued at approximately $220 million.

"Written specifications for structural materials are generally beyond the performance capabilities of most wood composites today," says Principia Partners analyst Lou Rossi. "As the industry matures and specifi cations are written with these materials considered, wood composites may gain some acceptance in more demanding applications."

The overall market is projected to grow l3vo annually from 1998 to 2008 (see graph at top right). Among the broad groups of applications (building products, infrastructure, transportation

Forecast by Market

and industrial/consumer), building products is by far the largest at 371 million lbs., and is expected to grow at llTo annually. At present, virtually all applications for wood composites and plastic lumber are non-structural, due in large part to the performance limitations of these products.

The wood composite marketplace is extremely competitive, with a few dominant players having the bulk of the market, together with a large number of start-up companies vying for entry in various segments of the marketplace. Consolidation has taken place in the industry, with one company-U.S. Plastic Lumber-having purchased over 10 companies over the past several years.

Industry profitability can be expected to improve considerably as demand in the marketplace catches up with installed capacity. Additionally, sales, general and administrative expenses, depreciation, and fixed costs can be better distributed over this larger critical mass. Further consolidation of the many small price-driven players will also raise industry profitability.

Some companies, like AERT, are at the break-even point so that further increases in sales revenues will largely fall to the profit line after years of investment in equipment and product development.

The wood composite and plastic lumber business is a relatively young, rapidly growing industry. A wide range of entrepreneurial ventures and corporate development initiatives have launched a variety of product lines. These companies were founded to exploit an available raw material supply-predominantly post-consumer HDPE-or to take responsibility for the company's primary products (e.g., Mobil's development of Trex wood composite lumber to reuse grocery sacks it produced). Generally, these products were not developed in response to a recognized market need.

The business has moved from an embryonic stage to one of strong growth. As the transition occurred, industry consolidation began. It started on the plastic lumber side of the business, largely driven by U.S.

Plastic Lumber's efforts to gain market share, and has begun to take place in the wood composites segment.

In addition to acquisition of smaller players, companies have attempted to consolidate share by eliminating competitors' ability to practice portions of the technology. Various patent infringement suits have been fought, both in court and privately. The result of most battles has been the invalidation of certain patents, although no players have been excluded from the market due to these efforts.

A limiting factor in the production of wood composites and plastic lumber is the availability of a recycled plastic waste stream. Availability of such feedstocks as HDPE reclaim in adequate quantities cannot be assured and represents a real possible limitation to industry growth. Major retailers are reluctant to take on product lines such as wood composite decking because of an anticipated lack of recyclate, thus creating a shortage of final product supply. Opportunities for post-industrial reclaim and even possibly prime resin as feedstock materials may exist to address this concern.

Continued consolidation is expected. Further acquisition activity, patent infringement suits, and integration should enable the stronger players to solidify their position in the marketplace and provide sustainable, investment-grade profits.

The wood composite and plastic lumber business is a relatively young, rapidly growing industry.

MDF unlocks new possibilities for doors

TT'S AN open and shut case: doors Ican either unlock-or unhinge-a home's good looks.

From French doors in the dining room to intricate passageway portals, today's homes can be enhanced with high-style yet cost-efficient doors, thanks to contemporary composite panel products and advanced technology. Medium density fiberboard (MDF) and highly computerized operations allow door manufacturers to realize affordable customized products that leave pricey custom doors in the sawdust.

Economy-minded

MDF is literally opening new doors for many homeowners.

"MDF doors offer strength and stability benefits that no other door can," claims Mike Judes, president of Supa Doors, San Antonio, Tx. "Builders of hotels, high rises and large commercial structures favor MDF doors because of their durability in hightraffic areas and because they don't shrink or crack."

"In the past, builders of half-million-dollar homes often couldn't afford the budget chunk-about 70%o-required for custom wood doors," explains Steve Gomez, production manager of TruStile Doors, Inc., Denver, Co. "Instead, they made do with a cheaper product like a hollow core door, not at all on the same level as the home's faucets and other

fixtures."

Today, economy-minded MDF is literally opening new doors for many homeowners. The composite product provides a solid cutting surface all the way to the core and adapts to almost any style preference. Its dimensional stability and machining consistency allow manufacturers to efficiently create individualized doors with true stile and rail construction, not merely stamped panels. MDF also provides the weight and acoustic properties that consumers prefer in a door.

"Architects can now specify any door design they want for a house without going over budget and without lengthy waiting periods," Gomez says. Custom MDF doors sell for roughly one-fifth of the price of custom wood doors, he says, and can be delivered in a fraction of the time.

"MDF provides a blank slate for an almost limitless range of designs including cut and bolection mouldings, circles and curves," says Robert Stuart, director of Bolection Door, Greensboro, N.C. "For one customer, we created a door with a calla lily design. For another, we did a beaded board door because the customer had visited Monticello and wanted a door like Thomas Jefferson's."

In addition, he reports, "MDF's smooth surface takes paint better than wood, and allows for a wide range of creative treatments. One customer used whitewash over MDF doors for a nice effect. Another painted his door lime green for a reffo '50s look."

Open, closed or ajar, MDF doors are a durable, cost-conscious way to achieve the individualitv of custom styling.

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Rrrlrrrns

Levy's Lumber & Gctrden Centers, Louisville, Ky., has closed and put up for sale its final two stores; two other locations were sold before the firm entered Chapter 7 bankruptcy in late spnng

Borton '.r' of Osceola. Ar.. has relocated to a rlew facility

F o.rtu' o rt h - G a I b ra it h Lum b e r Co., Dallas, Tx., agreed to buy Brookhan's B u i ltli ng Ce nte rs, with eight lumberyards, two truss plants and a distribution center in Colorado

84 Lumber has opened new 34,000-sq. ft. stores in Winder, Ga., and Albertville, Al. (Jeff Davis. rngr.); the chain now operates two locations in Ga. and five in Al....

Cluy Building Supply has remodeled its Manchester, Ky., location

Scotty ir is closing its l4-yearold, 67,000-sq. ft. home center in St. Petersburg, Fl. .,.

Honte Depot opens a new home center Oct. 2l in Stuart. Fl.. and will open new stores in the spring in Waco, Tx.; Crystal River, Fl., and Hendersonville, N.C.

Lowe's Cos. has opened replacement stores in Johnson City, Tn., Sept. I I (store mgr. Paul Thorpe, co-mgr. David Gibsori) and in Lumberton, N.C. (store mgr. Ronald Bullard, co-mgr. John Freeman, asst. store mgr. George Lawson) the company unveiled the 267,500-sq. ft., $50 million first phase of its new corporate headquafters in North Wilkesboro, N,C. .,.

Lowe's will build a 115,000-sq. ft. store with 30,000-sq. ft. garden center on 1 6 acres in Pearland, Tx., for a spring opening; is buying 16.7 acres in Danville, Va., for a new location, and expects to open its new Shelby, N.C., store by Thanksgiving ...

M cCoy'.s Building Supply Centers is utilizing RTMS's Archer marketing software to develop cus(ornized customcr communications programs at each of its 100+ Iocations

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Tucker MiLln*ork:s has relocated its Dallas, Ga., factory to a facility three times its size in Powder Springs, Ga.; closed its plant in Cumming, Ga., and is opening a 27,000-sq. ft. facility this month in Lithonia, Ga., to house special glass and Decrslite window grid mitnulacturing operations

O gi lv ie H ard w*are, Shreveport, La., is liquidating...

Willamette Inclustries' new $85 million particleboard plant will be br:ilt in Marlboro Country, S.C.; construction starts early next year for a late 2001 start-up; the facility will have an annual capacity of 210 million sq. ft.

H ordware Co rp. oJ' Anterica has acquired door, frame and hardware distributor Acme Builder Supply, Miami, Fl. ...

Columbia Forest Products subsidiary Columbiu Floorirtg, Thomasville, N.C., has acquired a significant equity position in Ar.based Centttry Flooring; Steve Gates remains gen. mgr.of Century ...

Lo ui s iana- P ac ifi c has completed its acquisition of Canadian OSB producer Grottpe Forex

Simonton Windows will build a $12 million. 287.000-sq. ft. vinyl window plant on 9l acres in Albany, Ga., slated t0 come 0n line in May

Boise Cascacle has become a national distributor with 28 DCs by cornpleting its acquisition of Ftrnnon Lumber

Mill's Pride LlP, West Palnr Beach, Fl., was among five companies recently acquired by Masco

Corp. for $3.5 billion in stock and cash ...

Chesapeake Corp., Richmond, Va., completed the sale of 278,000 acres of Va., Md. and De. timberland to Hancock Tintber Resource Grcup...

Dixon Luntber Co., Galax, Va., auctioned off its last remaining holdings: 13,000+ acres of foresi land in North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia

'l'rer Co., Winchester, Va., has started up its new composite decking plant in Fernley, Nv., two months ahead of schedule

Duo-Fast Corp. has been acquired by lllinois Tool Works

Georgia-Pacfic is now uting Cemplank fiber products ...

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Acadia Board Co.. New lberia. La., has appointed Tampa International Forest Products, Tampa, Fl., as its new sales agent ...

Elcor Corp., Dallas, Tx., is building a $70 million, 415,000sq. ft. laminated asphalt shingle plant on 125 acres in Myerstown, Pa., for a Dec. 2000 start-up

Anniversaries: Langtlale Forest Products, Valdosta, Ga., I l5th .. ... Tolleson Lumber Co., Inc., Perry, Ga., 80th ... Sparks Lumber Inc.,Ellijay, Ga., 65th ... Burt Lttmber Co., Washington, Ga., 45th .,. Leesville Lumber Co., Inc., Leesville, Al., 35th Harrigan Lumber Co., Monroeville. Al.. 25th ... Z&S H ardw oods, I nc., Milledgeville, Ga.,25th ... Home Depot, Atlanta, Ga., 20th

Housing sfarls in Aug. (latest figs.) remained steady at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.676 million ... single family starts slipped 17o, multifamily were at a rate of 343,000 for 5+ units and 29,000 for 2-4 units ... building permits fell 2Vo to a 1.612 million annual rate.

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American Lumber Standard CommitteeOcL l2-l3,treated wood advisory meeting, College Park, Ga.; (301) 972-1700.

Southeastern Conference On WoodOct. 12-13, University of Tennesee, Memphis, Tn.; (800) 933-0318.

Metal Rooling AllianceOct. 12-14, Metalcon trade show, Rosemont Convention Center, Chicago, Il.; (800) 537-7765.

National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association - Oct. 13, golf toumament; Oct. 1.4, technology day; Oct. 1517, annual convention, Hyatt Regency, Hilton Head, S.C.; (800) 634-8645.

Virginia Tech UniversityOct. 14, troubleshooting wood processing problems seminar, Roanoke, Va.; (800) 933-0318.

National Association of the Remodeling IndustryOct. 1417, annual show, Portland, Or.; (703) 575-1 100.

Door & Hardware InstituteOct. 16-18, annual convention, Dallas Convention Center, Dallas, Tx.; (703) 222-2010.

Do it Best Corp.Oct. 16-19, fall market, Indianapolis Convention Center, Indianapolis, In.; (219) 7 48-5300.

Resource Information Systems Inc.OcL 17-19, annual forest products convention, San Diego, Ca.; (781) 271-0030.

Wood Truss Council of AmericaOct. 20-22, annual show. Bartle Hall, Kansas City, Mo.; (785) 843-3781.

Forest Products SocietyOct. 2l-22, structure preservation & renovation workshop, Winston-Salem, N.C.; (9 I 9) 515-5579.

North American Wholesale Lumber AssociationOct,2l23, 4th annual Traders Market, Wyndham Anatole Hotel, Dallas, Tx.; (800) 527-8258.

National Hardwood DayOct 22

Hong Kong International Hardware ShowOct,27-29, Hong Kong, China; (01l) 5-852-2240-439.

ConcretaOct. 27-31, trade show, Porto, Portugal; (0l l) 35l2-998't400.

SawTech '99Oct.28-29, Seattle, Wa.; (925) 943-5240.

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Timber Products Training SystemsNov. 3-5, NGR lumber grading course, Conyers, Ga.; (770) 922-8W0.

National Association of Women in ConstructionNov. 4, chapter meeting, Austin, Tx.; (512) 476-5534.

North American Building Material Distribution AssociationNov. 4-6, annual conference, Reno, Nv.; (888) 747-7862.

American Lumber Standard CommitteeNov. 5, meeting, El Dorado Hotel, Santa Fe, N.M.; (301) 972-1700.

Florida Building Material AssociationNov. 5-6, annual convention, Fort Lauderdale Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, Fl.; (352) 383-0366.

National Association of Home BuildersNov. 5-7. Remodelers Show, Philadelphia, Pa.; (800) 368-5V1.2.

Batimat International Building ExhibitionNov. 8-13, Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles, Paris, France; (8OO) 321-3269.

Asphalt Rooling Manufacturers Assn.Nov. 10-12, executive committee meeting, Amelia Island, Fl.; (410) 546-0791.

Architectural Woodwork InstituteNov. 11-14, executive committee meeting, Marriott's Casa Marina Hotel, Key West, Fl.; (703) 733-0600.

National Hardwood Lumber Assn.Nov. 13, sawyer/edgerman/trimmerman course, Memphis, Tn.; (800) 933-0318.

Southern Forest Products AssociationNov. 1.8. wood & water seminar, Charleston Hilton, North Charleston, S.C.; (s04) 443-4464.

ig-uer and better yet farniliar plornises t<l be the hallnrark of this year's NAWLA Traders Market. Thc North Anrerican Wholesale Lunrbcr Association has added a few wlinkles, but "nothing too drastic" to its .lth annual tracleroriented show.

"lt's a case of if it ain't broke. don't

l'ix it." explains Doyal Marks. Marks Forest Products. Birrningham, Al.. in his second yeur as rnecting ctlnuttillcc chairman. "We have added a few minur things."

Whu* 1999 NAWIA,,n,"':;l;::''il"in'; Troders Morket ;;; ,:,;;:'r,,pr.,l-

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Dallas' spacior,rs Wyndham Anatole.

"Last year was our third year at DFW and wc strctched thenr to their linrits." Marks says. "ln noving to thc larger Anatole. we werc a little bit concerned about exhibitor suppolt. but the response has becn phenornenal. I'm absolutely astor"rnded."

The new hotel acconrrnodates 233 exhibitors-spaces which quickly sold out. re sulting in a waitin-g list nonths in advance. 'l'here were 175 exhibitors last yeaf. 157 in 1997. and 103 in lt)96.

Attenclance this year is expected at 1.800 to 2.000, Lrp l'rom l,-500 in 1998. 1.300 in 1997. and 7-50 at the inaugural rnarket.

"We've already sold out five hotels

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l:15-5:31) p.m. Traders lr,lalket Opcn

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[)un l]aker and "The Right C'hoicc" bir Bob [-egg. Tenrpcnr{c Forcst }itruntlation

l l:;15-1145 p.nr. All-Dclcgatc Clold Bulltt [.Lrncheon

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Bona fide wholesalers, as defined by the NAWLA Bylaws and including Wholesaler-Processors, are invited to attend the Traders Market as nonexhibiting registrants.

Exhibiting manufacturers, exhibiting wholesaler-processors, exhibiting service providers and exhibiting importers of offshore products may attend.

Primary manufacturers, service providers and importers of offshore products who are not exhibitors, as well as manufacturer representatives, retailers, buying cooperatives, builder/contractors and others who do not clearly satisfy the NAWLA Bylaws definition as wholesalers or wholesaler-processors are not eligible to attend.

For more information, call NAWLA. (800) 527-8258 or ,847) 870-7470.

agers, the employees who do the actual trading. Strict rules ensure that the attendance isn't diluted (see attendance policy at top leftr.

"In my mind, it's the hottest show in the industry," Marks says. "lts success is indicative of the fact that the industry needed something like this, a pure lumber show. Thc opportunity

for networking you couldn't put a price on it, three days with the suppliers and customers. No way you could do it economically on your own."

The high energy is visible, the excitement audible. Says NAWLA's Kent: "The noise levcl is unbelievable. It's like being on the floor of the Ncw York Stock Exchange."

With exhibitor participation and attendance rising I 5Vo t<t 50a/o each year, thcre seems to be no end in sight. "We could have sold more exhibit space, if we had it," Marks says. "So. I expect the tremcndous growth to continue. Unless there's a downturn in the economy, I don't see anything slowing us down."

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Buchrmn Lumb:r Sdcs Inc. M

Thundcr Bay, Onlario

Monreal, P.Q.

Marketing production from six sawmills. Aioscdb.trnbrrle. lU

Vancouvcr, B.C.

Producer of studs, OSB, plywood and vcnccr'

Alicnrlrrmhrr.lns. 101

Mcdlcy, Fl.

Manufacturer/trcalcr of SYP, exPorler and imponcr of pinc from Brazil md Chilc.

Affvrn Corp. AL

LaVcrgnc, Tn.

Providcr of curtainside trailcrs, truck bodics' rcplacetncnl qrnains and onainsidcf parts.

Amcrlcrn Wlck Onin Corp. llf

Monroc. N.C.

hcfab soil drainage and roof vcntilation systcms.

Anslo Amcrican Ccdar Products lU

Mission, B.C.

Supplier of red cedar shakcs and shingles.

El Dorado, Ar.

SYP and cngineered wood producls maker.

Antrincrdlr&rn tE

Suncy, B.C.

Manufacturcr/wholesalcr spccializing in wcstcrn rcd ccdar and SPF.

ADcx Forcst Products lnc. AE

Bumaby, B.C.

hoducer of 30 million ft. of SPF, DF, hcm-fir ud ccdar dimension and spccialtics.

Aquile Ccder Products Ltd. f$

Parkvillc. B.C.

Ccdar rcmanufacturcr of fencing, gardcn fumiturc' fencc panels, 2&Brr. bosds, siding and fucia boards.

Belfour l.umbcr Co. 2ll

Thomasvillc. Ca.

SYP manufacturcr of all gra&s of lumber, radius cdgc dccking, boards and pattcm stock.

BerkcrGroup C550

Sauh Stc. Maric, Mi.

Barkcr 200O lumber salcs & inventory/log procurcrncnt syslem manages from ftbcr procurcment to ship' ping finishcd product.

Bmdlc Lumbcr Co. tU

Mouhrie, Ga.

SYP manufacturcr producing 9096 dirpnsion.

Princaon. Id.

Thrcc plants producc 4/4 and 8/4 lumbcr.

Srrneralnc-Xrnc

Ncw City, N.Y.

Eastcrn whitc pinc mill in Quebec, spccializing in clcar, common, shop, F/J and furnirurc Sradcs.

Blg Vrllcy Lumbcr Co.

Bieber, Ca

144

Two milts producc 100 million bd. ft. annually in pondcrosa pinc. sugar pirr, DF and white fir.

Dinchrnfrnhttlls 42

Brooklim, N.H.

Opcrator of two circular mills, fivc-hcad Stcnner' autom!rcd handling syslem and dry kilns.

Stc.-Foy, P.Q.

Salcs officc for four produccrs ncar Quebcc City. producing I 65 milion fi. a ycar of SPF and rcd pittc.

Boisc Casedc Corp.

Boisc. ld.

201

Manufacturcs/distributcs paPcr and wood products' distributcs officc Products and building matcrials, and owns and manages over 2 million acrcs oftimbcrland.

Grccnsboro. N.C.

tmportcr/wholesalcr-processor of hardwood lum' bcr, plywood and finishcd products.

Produccr of I billion ft. of whilcwood, lrcatcd, MSR, paocling, polcs. aspcn, remmufacturcd, enginecrcd and value-addcd ptoducts.

Iu:infirmlcrGe.trta

Cuthbcn, Ga.

Makcr of SYP boards and dinrnsion.

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Burllnt{on Norlhcmsrntr Fc 201

Ft. Wonh, Tx.

Rail retwork with 34,000 routc milcs covcring 28 statcs and awo Canadian provimcs.

Bus Tlmbcr & Sdx- Inc. 125 Evcrctt. Wa.

Sawmill producing 75 million M. fi. annually of DF and hcm-fir lumbcr.

C&DlumbcrCo. 4Zz Riddlc. Or.

Manufacturcr of lumbcr products, including DF, incensc cedar and Pon fford ccdar.

Cabot 24

Ncwburypon, Ma.

Manufaclurcf of wood crc producls, which also can be frctory machinc applicd to siding.

Ceffell Rres. Forcst Products Inc. 40.1 Wilsonvillc, Or.

Wcstern rcd cedar manufacturcr, wilh radcmatk "Gold kbel Ccdar Lumbcr."

Sacranrnto. Ca.

Manufacrurer of rcdwood, ccdar and malcd lumbct, dcchng, fcncing, siding and dock acccasorica.

Crnedlen Forcst Producrs l-td. IUi Vancouvcr, B.C.

Inrcgrarcd fortst products company offcring a widc rangc of valuc-ad&d SPF spccialdcs.

Crngdirn Netioml R.dlwrvs &I

Vancouvcr, B.C.

Railroad to nrarkets cross lhc continent. CrrolimPlumlnc--Ttc 469

Rockwcll, N.C.

Reload and mnsload scrviccs in thc Southcast Yia thc Carolins conidor.

Carricrlumbcrlld. 106

Prince Georgc, B.C.

SPF random and spccifrcd FCPW loadings from 8.C., Alb€na and Saskatchcwan.

Ccdrr Vellcl Shinrh Systcns. Inc. 102 Hollister, Ca.

Manufacturer of westcrn rcd ccdar shinglc parcls and othcr producls.

Ccdnmurcc Menulecturint lnc. AI Ponland, Or.

Cuslom 3radcs, surfacing, sizcs, tallics in wcstcrn rcd. inland, inccnrc, Pon Orford and Alaska ccdar.

CcntalCcdsrltd. tfi

Suney, B.C.

Producer of ccda clcars, industrials, dimension. fencing, boards, and hcmlock and DF industrials.

Bethcl. Mc.

Produccr of castern white pinc boards

Jscksonvillc, Fl.

SYP lumbcr mills in Al. and Fl': stud mills in Mc. and Tx., and plywood planrs in Tr. and Ga Cticrsc.MrrsltilrIrchrnEr 200 Chicago, Il.

Futures and options on lumbcr and OSB. Citv Lumbcr Srlcs & Scnicx Ltd. lQlt Suney, B.C.

Ccdar rcman planl producing knotty products.

CoutrllumbcrCo. fl2

Weldon, N.C.

Hardwood lumbcr, SYP lumbcr and plywood.

Collins Comprnics 2!l.

Ponland. Or.

Hardboard siding/trim, softwood framing, hardwood lumbcr, prticlcboud, plywood underlaymenl, sheathing, T&G, and FSC ccnilted products.

Cdcdrtcdrr.Cq

Kcnt, Wa.

155

Offers ccdar spccialtics, including Totem brand clear finish, bcvels and paltcm slock.

Cofvlllc Indhn Prmlslon Plnc Co. 2A. Onsl, Wa.

Sawmill wilh 1.4 million rrcs of sclf-sustaining rimbclandr thar produccc t5 million M. fi. annually of pondcrosa pir and DF lunbcr.

Kanloops, B.C.

Glucd SPF and DF products mmufacturcr

Ponland. Or.

lmponer of &cking, flooring, millwork, outdoor furnitutl, mshogany, and radiata pinc lumbcrCotnnllvc Forcsiicrc hlcrrlcrc 22L l:rcniqe, P.Q.

Enginccred blrk spdcc Producls.

Canffc--Eul 451

Chicago, ll.

Commodity broker in lumbcr and OSB. Scrvicc and consultation on futurcs nading.

Cmwn Prcillc lU Ponlard. Or.

lntcgratcd tirm with significant holdings of timbcr' lard urd convcrsion frcilitics. Sclls logs. lumbcr and lumbcr prcducls to dorrcgic md ovcrscas markcts.

Drddnd!tudds 2L1

PittsburgD, Pa.

Mills in N.H. and Canada producc castcrn whitc pinc and grecn hardwoods.

Drvm Forot Pmducts Ltd. 2ll

knglcy, B.C.

Wcstcrn rcd ccdar rernanufacrurcr.

Dcltr Ccdrr Prtdmts l.d. fOl

Dclta. B.C.

Sawmill specializing in wcstcrn red ccdar and Pacifrc Coasr ycllow ccdat Products.

Dstlcon Tnnstnrtrtlon Scnlccs

Richmond. B.C.

Transponadon, rail tracing and invcntory handling/ control. Rcloads in Wa., B.C., Ab. and Saskatchcwan. Diprlzio Plnc Sdc

Middldon, N.H.

K.D. castcrn whitc pinc mill with duction of lt nillion M. fi.

il annual proDistributlm Mrnrgcnmt Syslcns lnc. C62l

Onuha, Nc.

Offcring Windo*s-bascd busincss managemcnt sofiwarc for lumbcr wholcalcrs.

Doorn-Ecrsf.Ercduir lof

Duncan, B.C.

Producer of I billion M. fi. of lumbcr annually, 6096 hcm-fir. 2O% DF. and 20% ccdar.

Monncal, P.Q.

SPF produccr of studs, dirrnsion, F/J .nd MSR.

MDoud$ CNnty Fonst Prodlctr

Wioch$tcr, Or.

Manufacorcr of DF, hcm-fir and ESLP studs

Dltsllrcf-Ercdttrltftc.

Chico. Ca.

Supplicr of Supcrdcck wood carc products.

Dunklcy I umbcr Ltd.

Prirrc Gcorge. B.C.

SPF produccr of I 13- I x6 and 2x1-2x12.

Durtin & Cruucll t umbcr Co.. lnc. fg

New london. N.H.

Mill compler poducing K.D. castcrn whitc pinc.

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Entcrprise Lumber Co. ltl[

Arlington, Wa.

Thrcc plants produce westcrn red cedar decking, rim, fascia, K.D. knony bcvel siding, md fcncing.

Elru-Eor$l-Elgduclr.Lltt tll

Vancouvcr, B.C.

Manufacturcr of struclural LVL up lo 6O', smrctur' al softwood plywood, and ccdar lumbcr.

Nashville. N.C.

Manufacturer in Va. and N.C.

E i:rior Wood. lnc. lll

Washougal, Wa

Manufacturcs CCA trcated lumbcr/plywood, FRT wood: distributes wcstcrn ccdat, Alaska ycllow cedar, timbcrs. Rhino Deck. DF and hcm-lir dimension.

Fcdrretcd Cooperellvcs Lld. lr5

Canoc. B.C.

Producer of Canoc Brand lumbcr and plywood.

Fcnclo Ltd.

Saint-Jcan, P.Q

Manufacturcr of prc-asscmblcd wood fcncing pan' els, fena components, boards, bcd frarrE, lallice and othcr value-added products.

Flllcr Kint Co. Zn

Homcdale, ld.

Founded in 1988. manufacturcr of laminatcd rm' dom length roof decking and DF laminated bcams and longJength dimcnsion lumber.

First Svst.ch Inl.rnttiond. lnc. C575

Phocnix, Az.

Application softwarcy'scrviccs for lumbcr, building matcrial. millwork. window and door induslrics.

Forcsl GroY. Lumber tllS

McMinnville, Or.

Produccr of Accuruff specializing in premium green DF timbers.

Rapid City, S.D.

Ponderosa pine dimension, boards and timbcrs, industrials, prinr painaing, trcadn8, and Pattcrns.

Fox ComgsniFlhllrs L.L-C {0t

Dallas. Tx.

Rcload wi.h 100,000 fi. of insidc storagc and l0acrcs of ouaside storagc.

Frnr Prcific Lumbcr Co. 151 Nonh Vancouvcr. B.C. hovider of valuc-addcd trim products.

Wilsonville, Or.

Salmon Crcck Div. prcducas ccdar boards and sid. ing. Manufacruring division. Santiam Forest Products, has l5 kilns, plancr, Wcinig mouldcr, and resaw.

Gcrmln-Eros.IlrnlrrLltl ll5

Wcstbank, B.C.

Offers w[itcwood board products.

Grccnvillc Mouldins.lm. 29

Greenvillc, S.C.

Specialisrs in high+nd parlcrn work such as flooring, bea&d ccilings, and V-joint parrling.

Gulf Lumber Co.. Inc. Mobile. Al.

Manufacturcr of SYP dircnsion in fming, MSR and oressure treated.

Burnaby, B.C.

Produccr of wcslern rcd ccdar bcvcl sidinS, Haida Skirl Wavcy edgc sidinS, clcar S4S finish, pancling and ouidoor wood producls.

Hrncc*Irrmlrrlo. U0

Casco, Me.

Makcr of eastern white pinc for I 50 ycars.

Hrruood Preducts tn

Bmnscomb, Ca.

Family-owncd mill manufacturing rcdwood, DF, white tir. and ceniitcd lumbcr.

Hlckson Corp.

Smyma, Ga.

Maker of wood ItcatinS chcmicals and liccnscr of Wolmanizcd trcatcd wood and Dricon fire retardant trcatcd wood pmducaion.

Hood lndustries. Inc. UtI

Hattiesburg, Ms. Producer of SYP lumb€r ild plywood.

fdehc-ElrdJodngdn #

Cocur d'Alcrc. Id.

Produccr of 36O million ft. of fores producls from thrcc norlh ldaho mills.

Idrnc-Dnlcr-Corn^ FonWmh,Tr. NZ

Operatcs four sawmills and ninc manufacturing plants throughout thc U.S.

Ideho V:ner Co- 10.1

Post Falls, ld.

Manufacturing ldabo white pinc 4/4 and 5/4, 6 -16' in hn$h.

IndqErdmi Dblntch- lne fU

Ponland, Or.

lntcrmodal and trucking scrviccs lo lhc forcsr products industry throughout Nonh Anrcrica.

Climax, N.C.

Invcntorying I million ft. of SYP dirrnsion lumbcr and offcring custom rcnun scruicca.

Quatcr Hill, Ct.

Irrrnror

Maplc Ridgc, B.C.

Opcraor of F/J plant and scvcn

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Jasper Lumber Co.. Inc.

Jasper, Al.

SYP mill cuning 70 million li. a year

.lohnson Lumber Co.. D.R.

Riddle, Or.

Team of companies including fir cutting mill D.R. Johnson Lumber, pine mill Crant Western Lumber, three stud mills, and beam plant Riddle Laminators.

.Iones Timber..l.S.

Suney, B.C.

131

Optimized mill producing I 20 million ft. annually.

.lordanLumber & Suonly.lnc. 458

Mt. Gilead, N.C.

Manufacturer of l5Of million ft. of SYP products.

.lunioer Lumber Co. Ltd.

Juniper, N.B.

405

Producer of K.D. eastem SPF lumber and I-joists. K I'ly. Inc. ll5

Port Angeles. Wa.

I)roduces CedarPly cedar plyrvood siding; MDO. HDO, MDO and HDO concrele fornrs: sanded hardwood piywood, and contrnodity lir plywood.

West Linn. Or.

lmporter of mahogany decking, flooring, and hudwood/softwood mouldings and doorjambs.

Winnipeg, Mb.

Stud mill in Kenora, Ontario.

Kruger Inc.

Montreal, P.Q.

152

Producer of 40O million bd. ft. of K.D., MSR and premium grade 2x4 and 2x6 x 8116'.

L&L Lumber Co.

Huntsville, Al.

361

Specialists in SYP manufacruring and pressure treating, and operator of L&L Reload, Madison, AI.

Lrzy-SlumberCo.

Beavercreek, Or.

Westem red cedar siding, paneling md decking.

Leesville Lumber Co,. Inc.

Leesville, La.

Manufacturer of SYP lumber

Delta, B.C.

l5l

Hemlock, DF, SPF and westem red cedar producer. Lignum Ltd. l:!E

Vancouver, B.C.

Manufacturer that harvests, mills, plans md mrkets its own and other producers' lumber.

Limington Lumber Co.

East Baldwin, Me.

2g

122

Producer of eastern white pine boards, with five high-tech dry kilns, a band sawmill and pluing mill.

LISA LumberSystems.lnc. C775

Vancouver, B.C.

Supplier of Microsoft Windows, Windows NT and SQL-Server based business sotiwtre to the wood Droducts industry.

Louisiana-Pacific Corp.

Portland, Or.

Maker of building materials and industrial wood products. ABTco subsidiuy produces hardboard and treated engineered siding, radiant barrier sheathing, concrete fom panels, and other specialty producis.

Lulumco Inc.

Luceville, P.Q

Mill produces 40 million ft. of ectern SPF studs, tuming strips, botrds, and fence panels/pickets.

Lumber Finishers lnc. 32j Pelhanr, N.Y.

Lumber machine coating management/mketing.

Lumber Net C600

Winnipeg, Mb.

Sofiware to mmage freight, just-in-time delivery, remanufacturing, etc.

LWO Corp. 450

Ponland, Or.

Specialty products include lattice, moulding, paneling, deck accessories, post caps, fencing md artors.

The Fire Retordont Treoted Wood

MacMillan Bloedel Ltd.

Vmcouver, B.C.

Sawmills in B.C. and Ontario, OSB operations in Smkatchewan and Ontuio, plywood in Ontario, paniclebord in B.C., and building materials in Mexico.

MacMillan Bloedel Packaging. Inc. 155

Pine Hill, Al.

Produces 3-ply, Sturdifloor, furnirure plywood, 2x4nd2x6.

Magnolia Forest Products. Inc. 352

Terry, Ms.

Industrial grade plywood specialists, hardwood inventory. Remm plmts in Arkmsas and Georgia.

Maibec Indutries Inc. 217

Sre.-Foy, P.Q.

SPF dimension, MSR and whire cedar shingles, K.D., factory-stained and trcated with bleaching oil.

Malloy Lumber Co. 235

Kingston, ld.

Producer of ldaho white pine and ponderosa pine selects, comons, pattern stock and shop.

Manning Diversified Forest Products 306 Hotchkiss, Ab.

SPF sawmill-planer mill-rcmmufacturing facility.

Mary's River Lumber Co. 351

Coryallis, Or.

Sawmills cutting 2nd growth westem red cedar. 12r

Roseville, Mi.

Importer of FinnForest LVL and plywood. 342

McMinnville, Tn.

Velvet Brand unfinished hardwood flooring maker.

McShan Lumber Co. 315

McShm, Al.

SYP mill concentrating on quality, grade and specialty products such as pattern stock, solid stepping, export saps, edge-glued stair-treads and risers.

245

Mebme, N.C.

Manufacturcr of SYP lumber products.

Memphis, Tn.

Chickasaw solid oak flooring supplier

Santa Rosa, Ca.

!52

Owns timberlands made up of 60% rcdwood-40%o DF and mills in Ukiah, Willits and Fon Bragg, Ca.

356

Surrey, B.C.

Coastal producer of western red edar.

Mifl River Lumber Ltd, 426 North Clarendon, Vt.

Sawmill, kilns, plmer mill md chop shop producing predominantly etrtern white pine lumber.

Edmonton, Ab.

Sawmills make SPF dimension and value-added products for wholesalers in North America and Asia. Mr. Spindle. Inc.

Valley City, N.D.

364

Producer of outdoor decking components from westem red cedar and redwood.

New South. Inc. A2

Marion, S.C.

Marion Industrial Div. produces treated and untreated SYP lumber/specialties (flooring, fascia, beaded ceiling, edge-glued pmels, moulding, balusters, lattice, spindles, fencing, deck pans, F/J studs).

Norbord Industries Inc. zlz

Toronto, On.

Makes OSB, MDF, SPF and hardwood plywood and markets others' softwood lumber and plvwood.

Abbotsford, B.C.

Lumber distribution/transportation facility with onsite treating and reman facility. Second yard in Wa. EL

Bristol, Fl.

Manufacturer of SYP products including 2x42x12, lx4 and 514x6 radius-edge decking.

Northwest Forest Products

Tacoma, Wa.

Pfoducts include clear bean VG

NxTrend Technology. Inc.

Colorado Springs, Co.

Distribution management software.

Ochoco Lumber Co.

hineville, Or.

346

Two mills with boards, commor/select and dimension in ponderos.i/lodgepole pine, DF, lrch, white fir.

Old Town Lumber Co, 422

Kenduskeag, Me.

ManufacturQr of l7 million ft. of K.D., eastern white pine boards, panelings, sidings, specialties.

Olympic/PPG Industries

Chesapeake, Va.

148

Originator/leader in machine coating technology.

Nonh Plains, Or.

Maker of nedy 700 specialty wood products, primarily K.D. S4S, patterns md industrial clear.

P & M Cedar Products }!{

Redding. Ca.

l"lanutacturer of CedarPro incense cedar interior paneline. sidine end patio decking: $esrem red (-edu

lDst and nils: alder rnd maple lumber and paller sr&'k: cedr tencing: aninral bedding: ludscape buk: mulch.

Scotia, Ca.

Manufacturer of redwood and DF lumber

Delra, B.C.

Manutaciurer of value-added western red cedar outdoor garden products (lattice, fence panels, pergola system, planters, deck squares).

Brookings, Or.

Stiles, rails, frames, posts, parts, fascia, siding, counlertops, concrete forms, LVL core, md rimboud.

Crossfield, Ab.

Manufacturer of customer-specified SPF studs, pallet bord, fencing, notcbed md specialty products.

Ukiah. Ca.

Ir{aker of Penofin wmd linishes fearuring unique oil base. trusoxide pi-enrnts md high UV nring.

Pinetech. Inc.

Lake City, Mi.

Red pine timbers, squares, dimension and posts.

Columbia Falls, Mt.

U!

Pronto Pig. Inc.

Hillsboro, Or.

Intemodal marketing compmy.

OB Corp.

Salnnn. Id.

145 252

Nlanufacturcr of stmk glulm beams. u well r custom. trches ud prcfabricared glulm rruss6.

Ouality Yeneer & Lumber. Inc. I5I

Seattle, Wa.

Three lumber and panel mlls.

RDB Solutions

Tigud, Or.

Computer consulting md design fim.

C700

Real Wmd Products 108 Eugene, Or.

Cedar fence panels and garden specialties, and pine landscape timbers, pallet stock, posts md fencing.

Reload. Inc.

St. buis, Mo.

Handling facilities in LaCrosse, Wi.; Mo., md Glendale, Az.

Laclede, Id.

461 St. Louis, rll!

K.D. DF, luch and hem-fir in 2x4-2x 12, 8'-20'.

Riverside Forest Products Ltd. 4e. Kelowna, B.C.

Producer of softwood forcst products with milufacturing and forestry operarions in B.C. Company manages 4 million acres of Crown Forcst land.

Robbinslumber. Inc.

Seusmont, Me.

3!Xl

Specializing in em(ern white pine products, the 40acre site includes co-generation plilt, kilns, computerized sawmill, planing mills, md cur-up shop.

RosborcLumber Co, 33! Springfreld, Or.

Manufacturer of dimension, studs, plywood veneer and glulams for 50r years.

Two mills produce boards, two produce solid md F/J studs, and two others SYP dirension.

Pope & Talbot. lnc.

Ponland. Or.

130

Tu.o nills in the Black Hills produce ponderosa pine. Three mills in western Canada produce SPF. firflrch. hern-llr. and uestem red cedar.

Portac. Inc.

Tacoma, Wa.

Two mills manufacture domestic and export mtrkets.

Potlatch Corp.

l.ewiston, Id.

235

Produces dimension lumber, cedar products, industrial plywood, particleboard, OSB, studs and F/J studs.

Prcision Lumber Co.

Porrland, Or.

401

Specializing in pine bouds, selects md commons.

Flowery Brmch, Ga.

Factory prefinisher using PPG/OIympic paints. c67s

Seattle, Wa-

Lumber mmagement softwre for wholesalers c72s

Richmond, B.C.

Lumber Track system addresses sawrnill, panel, rcmm md wholesale/brokerase.

western red cedar. c750

326 Redwood Emoire Cloverdale, Ca.

Redwood decking, fencing, posts, rails, fence panels, turned deck posts, fulUsawn K.D

uppers.

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Roseburg Forest Products

Roseburg, Or.

35E

Mmufacturer/muketer of lumber, plywood, plywood specialties, particleboard, melamine. film md coated finishes.

Saskfor MacMillan Ltd. Parnership 255

Aurom, Il.

Joint venture mmufacturing westem SPF studs in Cmot River, Sk.

200

Richmond, B.C.

Westem red cedar siding, paneling, boards, dimension, decking, fencing, beams

Snohomish, Wa.

Operated by the same fmily since 1941, Sea-Sno's 135 million bd. ft. annual production is mainly K.D. hem-fir and green DF dimension to 20'.

Selkirk Snecialty Wood Ltd.

Revelstoke. B.C.

124

K.D. and green westem red cedtr siding and paneling, solid and F/J.

Seneca Sawmill Co.

Eugene, Or.

420

Aims to provide the brightest, freshest, clemest lumber products.

Shakertown 192. Inc.

Winlock, Wa.

215

Supplier ofcedu shingle siding pmels, plus decorative md R&R shingles.

Sherwin-Williams

Strongsville. Oh.

308

Manufacturer/distributor ol'architectural. industrial and chemical coatincs. paints. stains and related pr(xlucis fbr the factory finish market.

Shuqualak, Ms.

265

SYP lumber producer of primuily 2" dinension 2x4-2x12, inlengths of 8 -20'.

Sierra Forest Products

Tena Bella, Ca.

43

Two mills manufacture seven softwood species into finished products.

Redding, Ca.

147

Family-owned manufacturer of lumber, millwork and windows with I I mills that rely ltrgely on company-owned forest lands in Califomia.

Simoson Tinber Co.-California Ooerations

Arcata. Ca.

156

Forestry. logging. sawmill and remanufacturing operations provide rcdwood uppers, sidings, commons. dimension lumber. decking and timbers.

Simoson Timber Co. 238

Shelton. Wa.

Operator of five mills. producing DF and redwood lumber. plywood plant, door plant and paper treating facilily. Owns and manages 850.(Xn acres of timbcrland. 322

Prince George, B.C.

Sales outlet for four stud mills in the central interior of B.C

Anderson, Ca.

Remmufacturer of cutstGk, F/J products, export items, engineered wood products, tuming squtres, edge-glued panels, fascia and moulding.

Richmond, B.C.

Manufacturer of British Columbia westem red cedar products.

SkookumlumberCo. 434

Olympia, Wa.

Producer of westem red cedar bevel siding and fencing.

Slocan Grouo 400

Richmond, B.C.

Operator of OSB plant, two plywood mills and 12 facilities milling SPF, DF, lrch/fir, hem-fir. westem red cedtr and l\ilP into studs, dimension and bouds.

SmartDck 256

Chicago, Il.

Composite decking systems with wire chases for installing lights, speakers, etc t57

Baniere, B.C.

Spcializing in the mmufacture of westem red ceda lumber for 3l years. 404

San Francisco, Ca

Manufacturer and importer of softwood lumber and specialties, such as radiata pine, Austrian Spruce bouds, and edge-glued panels.

Spruce ComputerSystems. Inc. C650

Lathrnr. N.Y.

Supplier of tull)' integrntL'd Inodules. including bidding soliwlre and rcnrotc lccess lirr contractors and outside salesrreoDle.

hen we began making lumber over 92 years ago, houses were built with quality products like Double Beaded Ceiling, Wood Paneling and Vertical Grain Flooring. Those quality Southern Yellow Pine products never went out ofstyle and they are being rediscovered. We still make those products with the same commitment to quality that we've always had. Call us for your pattern stock, finish board and stepping needs, and ask us about our new edge-glued products.

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Spruce Grove, Ab.

Two SPF sawmills supply three dry kilns and six production lines.

Maple Ridge, B.C.

Mmufacturer of westem red cedar and Pacific Coast cyprcss products lof

Maple Ridge, B.C.

Producer of B.C. westem red cedtr shakes, shingles, shim md hip & ridge.

Stimmn Lumber Co. 246

Ponland, Or.

Offerings include Duratemp siding, panel products, and framing lumber.

Lake Oswego, Or.

European sawmill providing spruce md pine construction lumber worldwide.

Sun Studs. Inc. U0

Roseburg, Or.

Hem-fir, DF and spruce studs, cedar/spruce post and rail, and DF veneer.

Suoerior Lumber Co. 24

Glendale, Or.

Manufacturer, recently adding high-tech, low-impact helicopter logging.

Baltimore, Md.

Manufacturer and distributor of stainless and copper alloy fasteners for use with high-end lumber such as cedr, redwood, mahogany and ipe.

TJ&R Trading Corp.

Chicago, Il.

Specialists in lumber md OSB futures, managing hedging programs for mills md wholesalers.

Taiga Forest Products Ltd.

Bumaby, B.C.

3!12

Distributor with 14 distribution yuds, three reloads, remans and treating plants.

Surey, B.C.

Mmufacturcr of cedar shakes, shingles, lumber, pmeling and siding.

Tembec lni.

Timmins, On.

4n

Facilities produce SPF, pine, OSB, LVL, hardwood md flmring.

Richmond, B.C.

Mmufactures a wide vriety of finished western rcd cedm products.

Teton West Lumber llS

Cheyenne, Wy.

Five sawmills and lhree remanufacturing plmts.

Thompson Mahogany Co.

Philadelphia, Pa.

163

Direct importer of hudwoods for over 150 years.

Three Rivers Timber tg

Kamiah, Id.

Mmufacturcr of 4/4 and dimension products.

TimberTech Ltd.

Columbus, Oh.

251

Composite decking for use on residential and corunercial decks and docks.

Tolko lndustris Ltd.

Vemon, B.C.

165

Marketer/manufacturer of wood, paper, panel and engineered products. Three marketing md sales offices represent l+ billion ft. ofproducts from eight plilts.

TreeSource. Inc 2L5.

Ponlmd, Or.

Sala agent for 12 sawmills producing studs ad rmdom dircnsion.

Tricon Timber. Inc.

St. Regis, Mt.

336

Manufacturcs studs, web stock, economy, lf2, #1, D-select and lx4 rough green.

TrimJoist Corp. M

Columbus, Ms.

Mmufacturer of a unique floor truss that cm be trimd on-site.

Tri-Pro Cedar Products

Oldtown. Id.

Specialty cedar mill emphastzing boards and decking.

Tristar Transload Inc.

Portlud, Or.

.1 10

Reload specializing in dimension lumber, plywood md OSB.

TroutRiverlumber t52

Nottoway, Va.

New mill producing SYP pattern worh products for trcating, industrial stock.

Pageland, S.C. SYP

wesiern red cedar bevel siding, paltern stock. 2@ zEI

facility and sawmill

in heavy roof decking.

Langley, B.C.

Remanufacturer/distributor of specialty and industrial products.

Medford, Or.

hoducts include studs, siding, sanded, plywood, SYP dimension, bords, radius edge decking. md structural light framing.

U S Timber Co. 4ll

Boise, Id.

Manufacturer/maketer of dimension lumber, studs and boards.

United States Shippers 438

klmonds, Wa.

Provider of intemodal rail and truck brokerase senices.

Columbus, Ga.

Remmufacturer of SYP specialty products and treater with reload md DC.

Warm Springs Forest Products Industries 302

Wrm Springs, Or.

DF and hem-frr manufacturer of K.D. dimension lumber and green timbers.

Watkins Sawmills 316

Mission, B.C.

Producer of westem red cedr shakes and shingles.

Weaber. Inc.

Lebanon. Pa.

ll4

Manufacturer of S4S solid oak and poplar hoards. F/J poplar S.1S boards and mouldings. veneered oak boards. and F/J poplar moulding blanks.

Weiss Grouo. The 307

Suney, B.C.

Three facilities sprccializing in prefinishing siding products since 1973.

Marysville, Wa.

Producer of cedr siding, fencing, decking, pmeling md F/J items.

New Westminster, B.C.

Two reman plants, two sawnills, and specialties div., Cedarshed Industries.

West Fraser Mills Ltd. 340

Quesnel, B.C.

Integrated company with six reloads and eight mills producing over 1.4 billion ft. 34

Coeur d'Alene. Id.

Three sales offices ild a remmufacturing plmt in Idaho.

Weston Forest Corp.

Mississauga, On.

Remanufacturer specializing in eastem

Westran Services Ltd, New Westminster, B.C.

Providing transportation senices with over 225 railcrs. Served by BNSF.

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ern iqtion news

Virginia Building Material Association's Tom Hartley is retiring Dec. 31 after 15 years as executive director.

During VBMA's recent summer conference, Freeman Spencer was presented with an honorary membership.

Carolinas-Tennessee Building Material Association has named Bill Stewart, Stewart Lumber Co., Brentwood, Tn., as its new chairman, succeeding Rod Mcleod, Espy Lumber & Supply, Hilton Head Island, S.C.

Other ofticers for 1999-2000: Ron Brown, Brown's Builders Supply, Rose Hill. N.C.. lst vice chairman/treasurer; Mac Lawton, Dixie Lumber Co., Easley, S.C., 2nd vice chairman; Jim Duggan, Robinson Building Center, Cleveland, Tn., 3rd vice chairman; Hayes Armstrong, Cox Wood Preserving, Belmont, N.C., associate member representative, and Scott Warren, Goldston's Building Supply, Wake Forest, N.C., CarolinasTennessee Leaders representative.

New directors: Cheney Nicholson,

Capitol City Lumber Co., Raleigh, N.C.; Marty Twiford, Guy C. Lee Building Materials, Sneads Ferry, N.C.; Will Albrecht, Southern Lumber & Millwork, Charleston, S.C.; John Miller, Wm. T. Miller Lumber Co., Camden, S.C.; Bill Orgain, Orgain Building Supply Co., Clarksville, Tn., and Jim Parkes, Parkes Lumber Co., Lawrenceburg, Tn.

Kentucky Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association's executive committee is interviewing possible successors to Gene Mueller, who is resigning as executive director after eight years.

Mississippi Building Material Dealers Association will begin having four board members from each of its three disricts instead of nine from each district. All past presidents will continue to serve on the board. As well, current directors will complete their terms, so that the board would be reduced to four members per district within two years.

Depot Sells Noxious Weed

Home Depot stores have unknowingly sold a noxious weed as a pond plant in as many as 35 states from Alaska to Georgia.

According to federal plant inspectors, 4,200 bur reed plants (sparganiurn erectum) were inadvertently allowed into the country in May in an exotic plant shipment from Holland.

"You can say our folks on this side were kind of lulled into this," said Randy Westbrooks, coordinator of the Agriculture Department's noxious weed program. "They didn't look at all the paperwork."

The 6-ft., yellow flowered, green weed, which had not previously existed in the United States, can choke and shut down waterways without its natural predators.

Depot spokesman Jerry Shields said the company is cooperating with inspectors to recover the plants.

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Slow Growth For Windows & Doors

While opportunity continues knocking and demand for windows and doors remains high, a research firm projects slowing sales for both products over the next four years.

The Freedonia Group reports demand should reach $22 billion in 2O03, a gain of l% per year, with price increases. The figure, a6% dip from 1993-1998, is being attributed to lagging housing starts and an increase in demand for nonwood and metal products.

Despite this, repair and improvement demand should increase for both products.

Conversely, demand for vinyl and other plastic products should increase 1Vo annually over the next four years to $4.8 billion, the highest of any material. Credit rhe product's low maintenance requirements and lower prices for the rise.

Already leading in product replacements, vinyl and other plastics are expected to surpass wood windows in new construction by 2003. In addition, wood fiber and plastic resin composite materials will increase competition in the higherend home market.

Wood should continue to be the predominant preference in interior passage doors, while steel will remain number one in exterior entry door sales. In addition, while vinyl and other plastics will enjoy the fastest growth, metal products will continue to command over 6OVo of the nonresidential window and door markets.

The nonresidential market will advance l.4Eo annlually to $6.4 billion in 2003, with demand fastest in the industrial sector thanks to an estimated increase in manufacturing facility upgrades and construction.

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Hechinger Liquidating All 117 Stores

Hechinger Co., the nation's fourth largest home improvement retail chain, is liquidating its assets to help pay off creditors.

Reeling from losses of around $400 million since January 1998. the firm filed for Chapter 1l bankruptcy protection in June. In addition to closing 89 unprofitable stores, the reor-

Rayonier's Busy Summer

Industry giant Rayonier Inc. was anything but idle during the "dog days" of summer.

In addition to purchasing 980,000 acres of Southeast timberland from Smurfit-Stone Container and an Eaton, Ga., sawmill from LouisianaPacific, the company said it will relocate its corporate headquarters from Stamford, Ct., to either Savannah, Ga., or Jacksonville, Fl., in January and dismiss 25Vo of its 85 corporate employees.

By purchasing timberland located in Alabama, Georgia and Florida, Rayonier will more than double its timber holdings in the region to 1.8 million acres and increase its annual Southern harvest from 2 million tons to 5 million.

The $725 million transaction, which is expected to be completed in early autumn, will give the firm ownership or management responsibility for nearly 2.5 million acres, including 400,000 acres in the Northwest and 250,000 acres in New Zealand.

The firm plans to upgrade the Eatonville mill and install new smalllog equipment to increase annual capacity up to 75 million bd. ft.

"This acquisition and modernization is an excellent opportunity to quickly extend our small-log sawmill program," said William S. BerrY, executive v.p.-forest wood resources & wood products. "Our plan is to build one or possibly two small-log sawmills in North Florida."

Lee Nutter, chairman, President and ceo, said relocation of the headquarters to the Southeast would "enable us to be more responsive to changing business conditions, improve the company's market positions, and strengthen fi nancial performance."

ganization agreement included court approval of a $700 million loan from BankBoston.

Ultimately, overcoming the 80year-old company's dire fiscal condition was insurmountable, necessitating the liquidation and closure of the remaining 117 Hechinger's, Builders Square and HomeQuarters Warehouse units by year's end.

Founded in l9l9 by Sidney Hechinger, the firm boasted 28,000 employees in 1998, but its 1996 merger with floundering Builders Square and the rapid expansion of larger competitors led to its demise.

BUILDERS Square merger may have hastened death of 80'year-old Hechinge/s'

John Neubauer, ex-Ace LBM, has joined Georgia-Pacific, Atlanta, Ga., as a national accounts mgr.

Steve Barth. ex-Weyerhaeuser, is new to southern region engineered wood products sales at Willamette Industries, Inc.. Ruston. La.

Sam Jenkins, sales mgr., Dixie Plywood Co., Savannah, Ga., has retired after 44 years in the industry.

Bruce Schneider, assistant v.p. of lumber and building materials, has assumed responsibility for TruServ Corp.'s lumber business, succeeding senior v.p. Bernie Day, who has retired.

Chris Coleman is new to sales at Idaho Timber Corp.'s Lake City, Fl., office. Sam Watkins and Jim Bowen have joined the sales team in Henderson, N.C.

Ashley Kay has been named branch mgr. for Atlanta, Ga./Birmingham, Al., for U.S. Lumber, Suwanee, Ga. Randy Knox is new to sales in Birmingham. Michele Calvert is a new marketing/ product development specialist.

Leslie Allessandro is the new general mgr. of Grayco Home Center, Beaufort, S.C., succeeding Ralph Bailey, who resigned after 13 years.

Tracy D. Daniels, ex-Langdale Forest Products, has been named an outside sales rep for Rayonier, Baxley, Ga.

Peter Murphy, formerly with A.C. Houston Lumber, Brian Neidhardt, ex-Cascade Empire, and Robbie Welsh, ex-Weyerhaeuser Co., are now with Tampa International Forest Products, Tampa, Fl.

Tom Huntington is new to sales in the Southeast for American Pine Products.

Marshall Day, senior v.p. of finance & accounting, Home Depot, Atlanta, Ga., will retire in April after 14 years. A successor has not been chosen. Pat Farrah has been named executive v.p. of merchandising, succeeding Bill Hamlin, who is retiring after 14 years (see Sept., p. 25).

Bill Primm has been promoted to production mgr. at Allvan Corp., Lavergne, Tx.

Kevin Gammonley, North American Building Material Distribution Association, is now also managing director of the International Hardware Distributors Association.

Charles W.'(Nick" Canter has been promoted to senior v.p.-store operations for the Northern division of Lowe's Cos., North Wilkesboro, N.C. Greg Wessling will oversee the Southern division and Bill Pelon, the Western division.

Mike Samis has been promoted to chairman of the board and ceo for Macklanburg-Duncan, Oklahoma City, Ok., succeeding Dick Gaugler, who is now chairman emeritus. Loren Plotkin has been elected president and chief operating offi cer.

Jeff Moore has been appointed outside salesperson for the London-Corbin area at Clay Building Supply, London, Ky.

Robert M. "Bob" Brudzinski is the new v.p.-marketing for Broan-NuTone Group, Inc.

Bri Currier has been named store mgr. at Home Depot's new Cleburne, Tx., location. Chris Freeman is mgr. of the new Weatherford, Tx., store. Steve Echevarria is mgr. in Brownsville, Tx. Rod Cleveland is mgr. in Carrollton, Ga., with sales associates Chris Laney, Jamie Godbee, John King and Mike Dumond.

Larry Lucas and Jamie Biesecker are new to customer service at Streuli Sales, Inc., Colfax, N.C. Ron Diggs is now production mgr.

Jon B. Kwasie has been appointed technical service mgr. for construction & distribution at Bostik Inc.

Don Luther has been named sales mgr. for the Southeast region of Fountainhead Solid Surfacing. Shirleen Bonacci is sales mgr. for the Southwest.

John Palazzolo has been promoted to v.p., sales and marketing at Clopay Building Products. Pat Lohse is now director of marketing, Clopay Brand; Chris Petrucelli, director of marketing, IdealDoor, Holmes Door and Anozira Brands; Jason Knoll, v.p.,

business development and planning; Chris Gibson, director, E-commerce and business development, and Don Borchers, business measurement.

Rick Showers has been appointed business unit mgr.-Sawzall for Milwaukee Electric Tool. Tom James has been promoted to chief engineer-Sawzall.

Christopher Eric Blair, mgr. trainee, Home Depot, Knoxville, Tn., wed Kristin Leigh Rawlins June 26 in Knoxville.

Belinda Sue Forbes, Lowe's Cos., Elizabeth City, N.C., married Kevin Thomas Floyd Sept. 4 in Elizabeth City.

Samuel Estel Jarrett, mgr. trainee, 84 Lumber, Kingsport, Tn., wed Rachel Rebekah Keith June 26 in Telford, Tn.

Carey A. Gunn has joined the security guard force at Mungus-Fungus Forest Products, Climax, Nv., according to co-owners Hugh Mungus and Freddy Fungus.

Excess lnventory Online

Miami, Fl.-based bliquid.com has launched reportedly the first self-listing industrial auction Web site for businesses to sell wood products and other excess supplies and equipment.

Listings are free, with the service charging sellers a 5Vo commission on items that sell.

Slower Grovuth For Siding

U.S. demand for siding is expected to rise 7.l%o annually through 2003, reaching $8.1 billion, according to a new Freedonia Group study.

Among materials, fiber cement and vinyl products are forecast to achieve the fastest growth, while wood siding continues its decline of the past decade. Advances for vinyl will slacken from the pace of the 1990s, but it will remain the market leader with a share exceeding 43Vo by 2N3.

The Quality Leader in Treated Wood Products

BY: THOMAS E. LIPPINCOTT

roducts

solid white hardwood. Featuring precision-cut, joints, Aspects Wall Paneling coped can be

able for Marvin Windows and Doors' Inswing and Ultimate Inswing French doors.

The product comes in one or two panel configurations and allows homeowners to adjust its rate of closure.

The sunound and Z-bar frame are constructed of extruded aluminum.

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Prime Time Treated Wood

Cox Wood Preserving Co. is now manufacturing lumber, specialty and millwork products coated with a light gray primer to eliminate the time and expense of jobsite priming.

The line includes lumber, spindles, balusters, handrails, brick moulds, bed moulds, shingle moulds, door jambs, base caps, drip caps and window sills.

All wood is pressure treated with Wolman preservative for protection against decay and termites.

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Wide Flange Wood l-Joists

Wood I-beam joisrs with 2-l/2" wide laminated veneer lumber flanges for stability and consistent performance are new from Georeia-Pacific.

finished in white-on-white, painted or stained to match the wall color.

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Stairy, Stairy Night

Ready to install, hardwood veneer stairway paneling is available from New England Classic, Inc.

Stair PanelSet accommodates stairways from colonial to contemporary and comes in oak, maple, cherry and paintable.

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Mixer lt Up

A concrete and mortar mixer that holds up to 80 lbs. of concrete is new from The Quikrete Cos.

Sammy Sosa-like Hammers

Sidewinder Products Corp. has introduced several new hammers.

Heavy Hitters are precision balanced, heat treated and double tempered.

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Make That Saw Table To Go

A portable table saw stand with 10" tires and a cart-like design that folds for transport is new from Trojan Manufacturing Inc.

Saw Caddy sets up into a 36" table and is manufactured from tube steel. The unit fits certain DeWalt, Ryobi, Makita and all Benchtop table SAWS.

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GPI 40 and GPI 60's flanges are up to 667o wider than narrower flanges, giving builders broader nailing and gluing surfaces for subfloors while providing added support.

The products come in 9-l/2", ll'718" , 14" and 16" depths.

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Hardwood Wall Paneling

Ornamental Mouldines has introduced wall paneling ciafted from

The mixer can be used with any of the company's products, reportedly without the time consumins mess associated with mixing in a wlieelbarrow or mortar box.

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These Screens Swing, Baby Swinging screens are now avail-

Every Door Has lts Day

Storm doors featuring exterior grade panels produced from recycled wood fiber and bonded with specially formulated resins are available from Columbia Manufacturing Corp.

locks positively in place and unlocks by a push-button.

The tool weighs 6 ozs. and folds down to 4".

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Hey, Mr. Sandman

Cooper Tools has introduced a sanding tool that comes in coarse grit and medium/fine grit models.

SandShark can be used on wood,

Tubular Steel Frame Of Mind

A tubular steel framing system used in the construction of garages, barns, carports, storage sheds and light commercial buildings is available from Mid-South Metal Products.

Thermal Reflections are protected with moisture-proof, scratch-resistant UV stabilized polyurethane.

The l-l/8"-thick doors come in four styles and six colors and can be customized with brass or beveled glass.

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Window Painting Pal

A tool that conforms to the contours of a window and keeps paint from slopping on the glass is new from WindowShield Corp.

fiberboard, particleboard, treated lumber and plastics.

Reportedly resistant to clogging, its sanding plates are easily changed with one screw.

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Fiberglass Door, For Sure

A fiberglass door with the look of painted steel is available from Therma-Tru Doors.

Smooth-Star reportedly resists dents, dings, rust and warping and

VersaTube Building System incorporates heavy gauge 2"x3" galvanized steel tubing and is made for snow and wind loads in most areas.

Standard sizes range from 8'-30' wide with lengths from 8'-20'.

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Behind The Steel Door

Customized stainless steel doors with decorative glass panels are available from Next Door Co.

The doors can be embossed with virtually any pattern or motif found in a home's interior, including window treatments and wallpaper.

The product can be manufactured to slow the spread of fire, resist gale winds and soundproof a room.

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The ends of WindowShield's blade can be snapped off to paint smaller French doors and windows.

The product can be used with latex or oil-based paints.

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This Tool's A Chameleon

A folding tool with locking pliers and jaws that open to clamp on a 1" diameter pipe is new from Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.

Crunch contains a serrated knife, file, Phillips screwdriver, three slotted screwdrivers, wire cutters, ruler, wire stripper, and a bottle opener.

Each tool blade opens individually,

comes in a variety of styles, sizes and glass patterns.

The product has a 20-year limited wiuTanty.

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is ovoiloble by circling the corresponding Reoder Service number opposite the inside bock cover ond sending the form to New Products Editor, FAX to 949-852-0231, by E-moil to ddelvol@ioc.net, by moil to 4500 Compus Dr., Suite 480, Newport Beoch, Co. 92660, or by colling (94e) 852-r 990.

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Swanson Tool Co., Inc. has added two new features to its Speed Square.

The tool now comes with a 2"x4" diamond-shaped hole for performing seat cuts on common rafters.

In addition, 1/4" spaced notches have been added to facilitate scribine lines. The 7"x7" unit fits into a too'i box or tool pouch.

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NailTo The Chief

Shingle, truss, siding, roofing underlay nails in various finishes sizes are available from X International, Inc.

joist hanging, masonry, drywall and concrete projects.

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Screen Door Substitute

Screen-Tight has introduced a new screen door made from closed cell structural vinyl with the look, feel and even the sound of a wooden model. It reportedly will not rot or sag and can be cut, drilled or trimmed.

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Hand Pallet Truck

Multiton MIC has improved its TM55 hand pallet truck. Now, the handle lever is located in the middle, for either left or righfhanded operators.

The unit reportedly lowers loads up to 2,200 lbs. and carries material weiehing up to 5,5001bs.

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Screens Keep Fido At Bay

A vinyl-coated polyester screening fabric that reportedly resists damage caused by exuberant pets is new from

Phifer Wire Products, Inc.

Wire nails are also available

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and M for WOLMANIZED@ WOOD . BULKHEADS FENCE & BARN POSTS . DOCKS, PIERS MARINE TREATMENTS

PetScreen comes in black and in 36",48" and 60" wide, 100' rolls.

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Spackle & Seal With Zeal

Dap Inc. has introduced a trio of spackle and sealant products, all in various sizes.

CrackShot spackling paste is paintable and can be used for filling drywall, plaster, wood, brick, stone and concrete.

l00Vo Paintable Silicone provides a durable, flexible seal on windows, doors, siding, gutters, moulding, etc.

DryDex spackling goes on pink and turns white when dry. It reportedly will not crack, crumble or flake.

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Tote Your Tools

A backpack tool organizer with six panels to hold over 100 tools is new from Paktek Inc.

EFFICIENT, AND FRIENDLY SERVICE.

We offer the lollowing to the trade:

.DRYWALL SCREWS - Complete assorlments of all types in standard bulk packing.

o DRYWALL SCREWS - In art designed 1# and 5# boxes plus color coded buckets. A runaway success story.

DRYWALL NAILS _ We have them aII. ULTRA PC DRYWALL NAIL, Brite AT, Blued AT, Vinyl, Clear Coated, EG, etc.

o CONCRETE STUBS - All sizes from 3/8" to 1-114" in sturdv bulk packages or smaller boxes.

oTENSION PINS - High profit item in 1-1l8" length.

oSTAINLESS STEEL EXTERIOR SCREWS - End Corrosion problems with BPA Stainless Steel Screws. Used for outdoor decking, and all types ol wood construction.

Once you buy from BPA, you'll bffime a regular. Call us.

We're anxious to hear lrm vN.

ToolPak features three zippered compartments, two large outside pockets, shoulder straps, attache handles and a quick release trouble light loop.

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I Tip Mv Gap To You

Plirmbin-g and 6lectrical caps that don't require gluing or caulking are available from Fastcap.

Plumbing caps cover roughly cut and incorrectly drilled holes. Box trim caps cover cut-outs for electrical box installation and provide an air-tight seal. Fastpad, a round, 2-l/4" self-adhesive, erasable pad that fits most standard tape measures, is also available.

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This Steed Holds 3,000 Lbs.

A sawhorse with tempered aluminum structural tubing legs that hold up to 3,000 lbs. is available from Clyde & Dale's Products.

The product features an indented bottom for working on uneven ground and can be disassembled and stored flat.

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Certified Products Guide

The 8th edition of the Certified Products Directory, which lists the U-factor, solar heat coefficient and VT ratings for nearly 40,000 windows, doors and skylights, is available from the National Fenestration Rating Council, 1300 Spring St., #500, Silver Springs, Md. 20910; (30t) 589-6272.

The Brickmeister

A brochure and video on installing a brick driveway are $24.95 from the Brick Industry Association, Box 8160, Reston, Y a. 20195: (703) 620-0010.

A Cupola Of Accents

"Cupolas from Accent Millworks, A Crowning Touch for Home or Business" is free from Accent Millwork Products, 285 N. Amboy Rd., Conneaut, Oh. 44030; (800) 533-910s.

Shape Up!

A catalog of shapers, moulders, planers, tenoners and routers is free from Charles G. G. Schmidt & Co., Inc., 301 W. Grand Ave., Montvale, N.J. 07645; (800\ 724-6438.

In SteelWe Truss

A CD-Rom about the TrusSteel light gauge steel truss system is available from Alpine Engineered Products, Inc.; (954) 781-3333.

Some Stress ls Allowed

The Allowable Stress Design Manual for Engineered Wood Constuction is $77 from the American Forest & Paper Association, 1l I I l9th St. NW #800, Washington, D.C. 20036; (800) 890-7732.

Grease My Palm

Precision Palm Estimating, a software package for hand-held digital assistants, is available from Timberline Software Corp., (800) 628-6583.

Rotted Wood Epoxy Booklet

A brochure on how Epoxybond CureRot can be used to replace rotted wood is free from Atlas Minerals & Chemicals. Inc., Box 38, Mertztoen, Pa. 19539; (800) 523-8269.

Certif ied Contractor Program

"Certified Contractor Program," a 100p. wood care training manual, is available from Wolman Wood Care Products, (800) 556-773',t.

Mouldings In Full Color

A l4-p., full color catalog of mouldings is free from Omamental Mouldings, Box 4068, Archdale, N.C. 27263; (800) 779-n35.

Fork lt Over!

A l2-p., full color brochure on 3,0004,000 lb. capacity, three-wheel electric forklifts is free from Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, 2011 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. N., Houston, Tx. 77043; (888) 648-5438.

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Louisiana's War On Termites

'l'lrc Louisiirna Dcplrrtntent ol'A-trriculturc lind Fore strv u ill be gin tre uting hLrnrlreds ol' thousands ol Forntosan tcrnritc-inf'ested tlccs b1, Jan. l, having rcccivcd g-5.65 nrillion ll'onr the statc lc!tislature, Agricultulc unrl Irotestrt elrnrrrissilnel Bob Odorrr, noted thlrt thc rrroncv is far slturt o1'the $20 million initially rccluestetl. anrl csscntial to intltlcnrcnt it titoroLlsh trec IrL)uting and lrousc [raiting pro-granr.

Thc terrnitc has becn liruncl in up to 80% o1 thc trccs and more tilrn hall thc houses in thc Ncw Orleans urca. accordin-c to ollicills. 'l-hc pcst is cLrrrcntly ranipaging through 28 ol the \tirtc'\ (r.1 parishcs.

Intr-otlucctl into stutc ntiliturt, lacilities tlulrnrr WWII, thc telnritc has f'lourishccl sincc thc 1989 ban on ('ltlorclane a ter-rnitc trcatlnljnt chcrrricul.

'l'lrc Plo-grarrr entails injccting a chcnricul lirlrrrr into all inlcctcrl tr.ccs.'I'hc expanclinu substancc u'ill thcn fill thc lrcc lrrttl lcihcrc to its ri,ulls. Irrtriigin-u tcrrrritcs rr'ill movc lrotn trccs to honrcs. blinginc thc chcrrricul rvitlr thcm. Thc rrrctliotl has hccn slrorvn (o hc cflcctivc in tcsts.

"Wrr havc tltc ntonct, to cover a lol rrrorc arca by UoinU with a tlces-only progrant," Odom said, irdding that the prollnlnr ls not a sllort tcnl onc. "It rvill takc li rninimurn of l0 ),cars lor treirtlllcnt, assessntent, ad-justrncnts ancl retrcatrlcnt. il ncccssury." lrr. said.

Anothcr- luctol rn thc pro-nrarn will bcr the inrpletncnlation ol ncrv constructiolt rcgulations. including prcssurc trcating to Fornrosun tcr-rrritc plotected r-e tcntions all structural wood componcnts antl shcathing to bc uscd in coverccl dwcllings.

Othcl prollosccl ncw rcgulations arc permiillcntly rlarkin_g and itlcnlilying all trcatccl rvood as ltlhcring to Louisilrnri I:or-rrrostrn ternrilc starrdttt-cls; assut'rng tllrt ell trcatc(l '"r'otrtl bc ntanufactLrr-crl lrv conrpanics in contpliancc rvith Arncrrcun Lurnher Stunclar-cl Conrruittcc ur ccluivalent third purtv inspcction serviccs lLncl rcgistcrinu lll insl.lcction scrviccs witlr thc Depaltnrcnt ol'Agricultulc unrl lrorcstry.

IlLrilrling codes rtray also bc al'ltcted, accor.riins to Odorn.

Lunrbe r- ol'l icials i.rsscrtc(l thcv ulc agreeahlc to issuins a 30vclrr uuurlntcc l'ur thcir trcatcd woocl, noting tltat housing costs rvill probabll' risc 2';/, -3('l

Orlorn insrsted tltc buildins code issucs ar.c still in thcir firrrnlitrvc stages.

Act Limits Y2K Liability

Thc U.S. I-louse ol llcprosentativcs has apltroved lcgislltl()n to n'rrninrizc lalvsuits against busincsses euneclnirrg Y2K computcr problcrns.

The Yelr 2(X)0 Rcadiness and Rcsponsibility Act, H.R. 77-5. woulcl obligate pole ntial plaintil'l's to notity a potcntial dcfenclant so thut it could attentpt to corrcct the prohlcm and allow fot-ultclnativc tlispute rcsolution bclirrc anv trial.

Slight Turn For Tool Exports

l)cspite Asia's econonric rvoes. 'Iaiwanesc cxpor-ts o1' lrirrclrvarc products slippcd only r.l'/r lasl ycar t() lli'1.767 billion. It n lrs the l'ir-st cve l vclllv dcclinc lirr 'l'lirvlrn's haldwllfc cxl)o|ls.

Ovcr 907 ol the coLrntrv's lrardw'are prurlue lron rs slatcd lirr cxpcrrt. with 4J.3al, lrcldccl litr the U.S. lrlrstcncrs continuc t0 bc thc strongest pcrlo|rrrcrs, \vrtit expofts rising -5.1'2, to $1.,1311 billion in l99lJ. IVIanual hand tools currrc jn secontl ut li'1.292 billion. a 3.-5% rlccrcase.

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Hurricane Swamps North Carolina Dealers

Building material dealerd are helping to put their customers' lives back together-as well as their own businesses-in the wake of hurricanewhipped storms and flooding throughout the Southeast.

In North Carolina alone, Hurricane Floyd caused at least $1.3 billion in damage and at least 40 deaths, and left thousands without homes.

The storm, about the size of Texas, roared ashore near Cape Fear early September 16, with 110 mph winds and torrential rain flooding the eastern third of North Carolina.

Among the hardest hit was Peoples Building Supply, Rocky Mount, N.C., which lost over $l million in inventory after 6 feet of water flooded the showroom and over 8 feet of water submerged the yard.

Owner Charlie Wilson realizes rebuilding will take time. "I sat here for two days and watched everything I had float across the road into the river," he said. "The buildings were still standing, but trucks, computers, and all the inventory was lost. It'll be like starting a new business from scratch."

During clean-up of the property, workers found the body of a man who apparently had been washed from his car and drowned.

Goldsboro Builders Supply Co., Goldsboro, N.C., also lost considerable inventory after about a foot of water flooded its store.

"Fortunately, we were riding by the store Saturday night and saw what was about to happen, so we ran in and began saving whatever we could," said Goldsboro's Suzette Harris.

The business operated out of its Bargain Center across town, before the main store could be stripped of its carpeting, cleaned up and reopened just over a week later.

Lowe's is donating $590,000 to relief efforts in North Carolina, opening satellite yards to serve the hardest hit communities, and promised to hold prices for 90 days on all merchandise at stores in affected areas.

As well, Louisiana-Pacific vowed to freeze its prices on OSB and plywood for 30 days in areas hurt by Hurricane Floyd.

The hurricane had swirled up the East Coast for two days before striking

land, driving over three million frightened residents from the Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina coasts.

"Whole areas were evacuated Tuesday September 14 and Wednesday September 15," reported Betty Askew, Florida Building Material Association. "So dealers lost two days of business, but I think they made up for it with all the plywood they sold Monday."

"Ten years ago, retailers said you just couldn't find good people. Now, retailers are saying they just can't find people."

- BiIl Sharp, industry consultant, SalesTech Solutions

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We millto your specs-any pattern siding, plus finish, S4S, fine bevel/bungalow sidings, 1" sidings, paneling, ceiling, wainscot stock and flooring. All kiln dried, from finish to common grades. No order too small.

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Depot Vows To Ban Threatened Species

By 2003, Home Depot plans to phase out products using wood from certain "environmentally sensitive" regions, unless the wood is certified by environmental organizations.

Targeted species include redwood and cedar from old growth forests in the Pacific Northwest and lauan from the rain forests of South America and Southeast Asia.

Products include lumber and other wood-based products, such as hammers, rakes, brooms and paint brushes.

The company reportedly has contacted as many as 30 affected vendors, who agreed to participate.

The chain said the move should not raise retail prices, since it initially will absorb any added costs, according to ceo Arthur Blank.

Eventually, the chain would like to adopt a policy ofselling only products made from certified lumber, but hrst must convince vendors to use certified wood, since currently only l%o of lumber sold worldwide is certified, said Blank.

Within days of Depot's announcement, Lowe's announced that it would introduce a similar certification policy

by year's end. Shortly thereafter, 87unit western competitor HomeBase announced that the environmental components of its lumber sourcing

program were under review and that it hoped to launch a formal lumber sourcing policy next year.

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PaU LOpe, a Brazilian hardwood offoring incomparable strength, natural ryeather resistrance and beau$. The tropical hardwood is rffi% stronger than pine and several times harder than domestic hardwoods. Despite ils high &nsity, hatdnes and weight, Pau Lope is not difficult to rvork with and is sultable for any outdoor or indoor proiect. Pau Lope doesn't absorb moisture like soft. woods, nor tend to splinter, crack or cup. tr needs no prcseruatives or water repellents, and is covercd under a 2$year limited warranty against rot, decay and termite damage.

WEARING GREEN: Logistics mgr. Travis Szwast (on right in left ph6to) acceflts plaque from Baron Enterprises' Robert Ross for aidino the environmentai efforts of Home Depot, which was honored recently by two pro-recycling

organizations lor having bought over 3 million lbs. of plastic slip sheets (right photo) instead of wooden pallets.

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Brungan Equipment............(800) 223-3023 (205t. 52U20[o

Georgia-Pacific....................(800) 866-1414 (205) 23&0256

Gayson Lumber C0rp....................................125q n2-3227

Great Southem Wood Preserving..................(800) 63$7539

Gull Lumber Co., Inc......................................(334) 457-6872

McEwen LumberCo ......(334]. 432-2322

Mcshan Lumber Co .......(205]. 375-6277

Mead southern wood Products.....................(800) 27&6597

Sanlord Resources (TrifirJoist).......................(205) 695-7128

Stringlellow Lumber Co., Inc..........................(800) 825-9400

Walker-Williams Lumber C0...........................(800) 727-9007

Weyerhaeuser C0...............(800) 541-4825 (256) 381-3550

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Anthony Forest Products C0..........................(800) 221-2326

Bean Lumber Co., Curt ......(8m) 232-2326 (800) 482-2352

Hoover Treated Wood Products.....................(800) 832-9663

Lewis Lumber & Manulacluring C0................(870) 387-2884

Weyerhaeuser Co. ........(800) 643-1515

White River Hardwoods..................................(800) 558-011 I

wrenn Handling...... .......(800) 678-7200 ftonrol

Alpine Engineered Products...........................(954) 781-3335

Brungan Equipment............(800) 827-4153 (813) 62$6700

Building Products ol America.........................(800) 962-1518

Champion Intemationa|..................................(904) 731 -4550

Fastening Specialists Inc. ..............................(407) 888-9099

Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc..............(904) 258-7818

McEwen Lumber Co. (Dekay Beach) ............(561) 276-5155

McEwen Lumber Co. (Jacksonville)...............(904) 78$0170

McEwen Lumber Co. (orlando) ,............. .......(401 2W 4280

McEwen Lumber Co. (Tampa)........................(813) 248-4111

Precision Ardlitectural Products, Inc. ............(888) 96&377

Robbins Mfg. (Ft. Myers) ...(800) 330-2219 (941) 334-2219

Robbins Mfg. (Odando) ......(800) 432-8858 (407) 293{321

Robbins Mfg. (Tampa) ........(800) 282-9336 (813) 971-3030

Southeastem Metals Mfg. Co. .......................(904) 7574200

Southern Pine Inspeclion 8ureau...................(904]. 4U-2611

Southern Pine Timber Products.....................(800) 229-7463

Southem Wre Cloth C0......(800) 345-6589 (305) 688-2572

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Barker Group, The.. .......(800) 71-5173

Burt LumberCo....... .......(706) 678-1531

Georgia Lumber Co. .......(800) 995-8627

Georgia-Pacific....................(770) 953-7000 (800) 866-1414

Hickson Corp. (Wolman)................................(770) 801 -6600

Hoover Treated Wood Products.....................(800) 832-9663

Keadle Lumber Enterynses, Inc.....................(706) 647-8981

langboard...........................(800) 864-3730 (912) 263-8943

Moultrie Manulacturing Co.............................(800) 841-8674

Osmose................... .......(770\ 228-8434

Pacific Lumber C0... .......(770) 993-8939

Rayonier.................. .......(912) 367-1547

Relco Forest Products (Langboard)...............(877) 63$5264

Universal Forest Products..............................(91 2) 985-8066

Walkerwilliams Lumber C,o...........................(706) 32$4491

Weyerhaeuser Co. ..............(800) 282-3370 (404) 355-5971

Wrenn Handling...................(800) 851-6766 (770) 987-7666

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Glen Oak Lumber & Mi11in9..............,.............(8001 242-8272

McEwen Lumber Co .....,(502],297-83pj

Weyerhaeuser Co. ..............(800) 752-6032 (502) 368-3331

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Elder Forest Products .........(800) 256-71 97 (31 8) 625-81 41

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HAR,DWOOD PRODUCTS, INC.

A growing di\r€dfied rnanufacturing and sales organizaticrr is looking for a p'rorrcn, higNy motivated VP of Sales Candidates must have desire and ability to handle our nnjcr rctail accounb, as well as fir.rnage a sales organization focused on distributioru rcgional and secondary accounts. Excellent organizational, commtrnication and rnterpersonal skills are recessary.

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SVP.SALESAMARKETING

FAx: 757-5il3-4335

FOREST PRODUCT TRADERS

Now the largest non.co-op LBM buying group in the nation, BMA is continuing to expand. This expansion creates openings for experienced FP Traders with a minimum of several years proven track record and for entry-level traders-those with an interest or exposure to the industry who are quick learners and willing to be trained. The combined Guardian-BMA/Ace LBM company has immediate openings for experienced FP Traders in Phoenix, Portland, Atlanta and Greenville, S.C. Openings for sharp individuals to be trained may be in any of these locations and possibly other Northeast and Midwest locations. Equal opportunity employer. WWW.buildermarts.com. Send resume with work reference contacts to: Recruiter, Builder Marts of America, Inc., P.O. Box 47. Greenville. S.C. 29602.

IMPORTER offers opportunity to share franchise rights on line of imported bi-fold doors. Pine, both raw and painted. Louver or solid panel. Several states available. These are high quality doors made for the U.S. market and priced right. A perfect fit for a distributor of other building products as an added line. Send inquiries to Box 94, c/o Building Products Digest.

WANTED: Plywood/OSB strips, drops; sound, square, uniform, dry, thickness l/4 through 23132. Preferred width, 3-l12, 5-l12 or wider. Length 32 to 96 inches or longer. Mixed ortruckload. Send price and availability to FAX #901-682-8501, or mail to: Lumber Source, 4746 Spottswood, Memphis, Tn. 381 17. Phone (888) 576-8723 (LSOURCE).

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All American Wood Register [f f0].....17

American Pole & Timber Co. [23]....46

Anthony Forest Products Co. [128]....49

Arrow Truck Sales If f71......................41

Barker Group, The If 12].....................18

Booth Lumber Company If33] ...........54

Bowie Sims Prange tl20l .....................43

Building Products of America 1L24)...47

Burt Lumber Company [1221............,.46

Can Trim I41.................................23 rrr'r sr

Cascade Pacilic Industries [9] ...301rrrr rzl

Cedar Creek Wholesale, Inc. [129].....50

Collins Pine Co. I101...................31 rrrvr rl

Cox Wood Preserving Co. [103]............3

Crumpler Plastic Pipe, Inc. [15]........40

Distribution Management Systems, Inc. U341.............. .Cover IV

Elder Forest Products U301.................50

E-Z Splitter Material Divider I1141....40

Florida Bldg. Material Assn. ..Cover III

Gulf Lumber Co. [8]...................29 trr'a ru

Haase Industries, Inc. (Magnetic Push Broom) U 181.............. ......................42

Hickson Corp. [101, 6]..Cover I, 25 rrn zt

Hood Industries [17]...................36 rrr'r rcr

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Jordan Redwood Lumber, Lee Roy lr r U .............. .............r7

Kalinich Fence Company If 26].....,.....48

K-Ply [f1....... ..........20rn'rzr

Landry Lumber Sales Inc., Richard 11271.............. .............48

LISA Lumber Systems, Inc. [113].......39

Linnton Plywood Assn. [16].......35 rrr'r rzt

Lumbermans Underwriting Alliance tr071.............. ...............8

McEwen Lumber Co. [109] .................15

McShan Lumber Co. [f 3] ...-...-34 rrpr rcr

MW Supply, Inc. [08]...................15, 52

Pacilic MDF Products [19] ........371rrvr ru

P&M Cedar Products, Inc. [2] ...21 rrnrrI

Penofi n tf 4l .................................34 rrr'l rer

Pope & Talbot, Inc. [5].............35 trrr rzr

Precision Architectural Products, Inc. 113U.............. .............s1

QB Corporation [18]..................36 rrrr ru

Sherwin Williams t71 ...................26 rrr'r cr

Simpson Timber Co. [2]...........33 rrru rsr

Eooth Lumber is proud to announce the addition of a timber sizer to our extensive line of milling capabilities.

Southern Lumber Co. [102]......Cover II

Spruce Computer Systems Il].32rrlr rrl

Swan Secure Products, Inc. [19]........42

Sweed Machinery, Inc. If f6]...............40

Tank-Fab Il2ll .....................................43

Tri-Pro Cedar Products [3] ........22tru rr

Wagner Electronic Products If04]........5

Weaber, Inc. [5],.........................24 rrrr rnl

Willamette Industries, Inc. U06, 201..............................7, 38 rrrrr zo)

Williams Lumber Company of North Carolina I1051....................................6

Wilson Lumber Co., Inc. [1251......,.....47

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