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Second. bound rvater is gradually dried out from the rvood cells at even higher temperatures. In the third phase. the actual treatment. the macromolecular structure of the rvood is modified by subjecting it to temperatures approaching 430"F in a reduced atmosphere. rvhereby alcohols. tars and resins migrate from the cells to the rvalls of the rvood. Most of the byproducts of phase three are burned as part of the fuel to maintain a constant temperature within the oven, resulting in zero emissions.

Finally. the rvood is slorvly cooled and then removed from the oven. The remainder of the byproducts are planed from the rvood's surface. revealing a beautiful finish and color.

Three companies in northern Quebec are currently producing Perdure products for their customers. but PCI has recently begun marketing the technology into the U.S.. according to Ray Leduc. director of sales and marketing. "We are currently in the process of hiring and searching for manufacturers representatives and or companies that understand the rvood/lumber market and can adapt themselves to these nerv technologies and products." he said.

The industrial ovens. once manufactured and tested at PCI's manufacturing and integration facility in Grandy. P.Q.. are dismantled for transport to anyrvhere in North America.

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Incredibly, the competitor's rusted nails on the left were in a box marked "For use with ACQ and all other treated lumber." After just 78 days of exposure in outdoor ground contact conditions, they are well on their way to failure.

The Maze Double Hot-Dipped Galvanized Nails (on the right) meet and exceed the ASTM A-153 specification - which is the minimum requirement for use in the new treated lumber. Stainless steel nails - also made by Maze Nails - provide even more corrosion-resistance.

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Willamina Millworker Hits Jackpot

Ryan Hicinbothom, a 39-year-old millworker at Willamina Lumber, Willamina, Or., won $5.4 million in the state's lottery.

Although the drawing was March I, he didn't check his numbers until two weeks later-then worked his usual Saturday and Sunday nights shifts at the mill. "What else am I supposed to do?" he said to co-workers who asked what he was doing at work. "The lottery office doesn't open until Monday."

If Hicinbothom opts for yearly payments rather than a lump sum, he will receive $144,000 after taxes for 25 years. After quitting his $17 an hour job, he plans to enjoy the summer and then look for a new home for himself and his two sons. "I've been a renter all my life," he said, "but I'm going to buy a new place."

He also might buy the Harley Davidson motorcycle he's wanted since he was 15. But the main thing, he said, is security for his sons, whom he's taken care of for the last three years. "I want to pave the future for my boys," Hicinbothom said.

Western BuysLogging Unit

Western Forest Products, Duncan, B.C., has completed its $47.7-million acquisition of the Englewood logging division on Vancouver Island and negotiated a 40-year deal to supply logs and wood chips to the operation's previous owner, a partnership of Canfor Corp., Vancouver, B.C., and Oji Paper Canada Ltd., a subsidiary of a large Japanese forest products company.

ln a related move to streamline production, Western shuttered its own pulp mill in Squamish, B.C.