Merchant Magazine - July 2003

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I cantt get lro,., satisfaction

Last month I wrote about unhappy employees, and probably like everyone else I have both been one and have had them working for me. I have worked at and managed both great and frankly lousy places to work. I have worked for companies that both succeeded and failed at creating environments that people wanted to come to everyday. I have worked for companies that did their level best to demoralizethe workforce at every turn.

Doing business today is not easy; it gets more competitive and complex every year. But every business should remember that its greatest asset is its people. In a world of "me too" products. the differentiator is motivated

and challenged employees. Channel positioning is irrelevant. Companies who fail to create and join the dreams of its business with the dreams and desires of its employees generally struggle to succeed.

Yet too often, I have witnessed and in some cases may have been the cause of losing a good employee, and that for me is one of the worst feelings of being a manager. We live in a time when commodities often win out over innovative new products, and it is the same with people. We lose good people because we have not been able to stimulate them and let them do what they do best. We have made them commodities and not allowed them to

be creative or use their strengths. Indeed we frown on individuality. Managers and employees line up behind each other in fear of making wrong decisions. Anyone, especially in large politically correct organizations, who sticks their neck out can quickly have it cut off. Management by Committee is designed so that no one person takes accountability if something goes wrong. However, it produces safe decisions not innovative decisions.

These management guru idiots (I am an ex-c.e.o. of a large education and training organization and have met many) have tried to sell the notion that we should all be team players, and basically become clones of one another. Corporations buy into whatever the flavor of the year is. While product quality can be standardized, we should not be doing it with our people. Instead of ironing out all the individual qualities of our people so that we all think and sound the same, we should emphasize the individuality of our employees and concentrate not on their weaknesses but on their strengths.

A very rich man once told me when dealing with our sales force, "Don't worry about the weaker ones, don't try to change them. Spend your time cultivating the success of your top people. They will bring the others along. Ever since school it has been emphasized what we were failing at, not what we were good at."

When trying to build a stronger organization, great managers look to hire that unique talent needed for each position (never mind that it's someone else's turn for promotion). They treat each employee different, they spend their time with the best people, and they never force everybody to go through the same cookie cutter machine. It seems to me that only then do you get satisfied employees. A great team builds off of each other's strengths, not sameness or weaknesses. Hear what I say... hey, hey, hey.

Lastly, I welcome 8,500 new readers to this column in the Midwest and the Northeast, reading our sister publication, BPD (Building Products Digest), for the first time. We have been a trusted source of news and industry support for over 80 years in the West, and for the first time in our history we now cover every state with our two publications. We thank our readers and advertisers for their continued loyalty and support.

Storing and handling glulams

laf LULAM beams should be stored \fproperly and handled with care to ensure optimal performance, durability and appearance.

"Most laminated beams are manufactured to an architectural appearance for exposed conditions," explains Jim Enright, sales manager for laminated beam producer Rosboro Lumber. "If not properly stored and handled, they can be damaged and their appearance quality can be changed."

Enright elaborates: "All laminated beams are engineered to a specific

to laminated beams may cause the intended carrying strength to be reduced. "

strength/load carrying capability. Damage to laminated beams may cause the intended carrying strength to be reduced. Lastly, these products are expensive and waste and damage can adversely affect a distribution yard profit margins. Improper storage of beams in the yard and the field is the leading cause of waste."

According to Duane D. Boice, PE, Gruen-Wald Engineered Laminates, "Special handling includes the need to protect from bruising the exterior in handling the product, the fact that wood can take a permanent set if stored for long periods in a deflected position, and that excessive moisture will cause staining, allow mold growth, and-in extreme climate con-

ditions of freeze-thaw-blistering suncan cause severe checking, cracking, and splitting of the wood fibers."

APA-The Engineered Wood Association recommends a covered, welldrained storage location, whether in the yard or on the job site. Glulams should be kept off the ground with blocking, skids or rack systems.

A small number of rack manufacturers offer systems specifically designed for glulams and other engineered wood products. "A normal cantilever rack system is designed for lumber 8 ft. or longer. Our engineered wood rack is for products longer than 12 ft.," says Rick Hogue, Krauter Storage Systems. "Its arms are spaced farther apart and are heavier in weight to handle the longer, heavier lengths."

Hogue says standard cantilever racking could be used to store EWP, "it's just not the best option. You're buying a lot more steel than you need. You have to put arms closer together. You use more arms and more uprights, so the cost of the rack increases."

Beams should remain wrapped to protect them from moisture, dirt, sunlight, and scratches. APA advises cutting slits in the bottom of the wrapping to allow ventilation and water drainage.

Beams also may be protected with sealants, primers or paper wrap when they leave the manufacturing plant. Sealants on the ends of beams help guard against moisture penetration and checking, so a coat of sealant should be applied to the ends of any beams trimmed or otherwise cut in the field. Surface sealants, which can be applied to the top, bottom, and sides of beams, resist dirt and moisture and help control checking and grain raising.

Water-resistant wrappings can also protect beams from exposure to moisture, dirt and scratches during storage, shipping and installation. APA suggests opaque wrappings, since sunlight can discolor beams.

Beams can be wrapped individual-

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PROPER storage protects the appearance and performance of engineered wood products.

Challenges ahead for engineered building eomponents

CTOFTWOOD lumber is not the L)only market marked by grumbling about overcapacity and intensifying competition between the U.S. and Canada. A similar situation exists for structural building componentsintensified since such products as engineered wood, trusses and prefabricated panels are not subject to coun-

tervailing and anti-dumping tariffs. Although U.S. trade actions seem to have had little effect on structural composite lumber and glulams, I-joist flange stock is covered, encouraging Canadian manufacturers to increase manufacturing capacity of finished Ijoists, according to a new study by the U.S. International Trade Commission.

The Senate-requested ITC study of "competitive conditions in the U.S. structural building components industry" from 1997 to 2002 found that U.S.-based producers dominate the wood component industry, although production is on the rise on both sides of the northern border.

During the study period, the ratio of U.S. building component imports to usage increased from 3.4Vo to 5.5%o. Concurrently, U.S. exports of some of the items declined.

Truss manufacturers compete most vigorously in states adjacent to the Canadian border, and operate at a disadvantage in a two-tier pricing market. But rapid growth in LVL and Ijoist capacity in both countries during the last five years has led to overca-

Canadian

EWP

production is a fraction of the U.S.'s.

pacity in the market, which could inhibit future expansion-

Transportation costs favor U.S. producers, since they are closer to the hotbeds of new home construction: Florida, California and Texas.

Total consumption of building components in the U.S. was fueled by an llTo increase in average house size, and 4.2Vo annual growth of residential repair and remodeling and nonresidential commercial construction. Wood held an 867o share of the U.S. residential market for structural

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ALTHOUGH engineered wood is not subject to the Canadian softwood duty, the tariff has had a profound effect-encouraging Canadian firms to increase production of such exempt products.

Structural panels, EWP to rise slightly

I\TORTH American structural wood I\panel (plywood and oriented strand board) production is expected to reach a record-setting 40.8 billion sq. ft (3/8" basis) this year, up nearly 420 million feet or about l7o from 2002, according to the latest annual five-year forecast by APA-The Engineered Wood Association. Glulam timber, wood I-joist and laminated veneer lumber (LVL) production also is forecast to rise.

The forecast is based on the expectation that continued low interest rates will support 1.67 million U.S. housing starts this year, and that the economy will grow about 37o, giving a modest boost to demand in the remodeling, industrial and nonresidential construction markets.

Housing starts last year totaled 1.7 million, a 16-year high. Military

action in the Middle East and the ongoing threat of terrorist attacks are, of course, wildcards that could have both short and longer term impacts on demand and production.

Residential construction in the U.S. and Canada combined is forecast to consume 21.4 billion sq. ft. of structural panels, down less than l7o from last year. Residential construction will consume nearly 53Vo of total North American production.

The remodeling market is expected to consume 9.2 billion sq. ft., the industrial market 6.8 billion, and nonresidential construction 3.3 billion.

The volumes in each of those three markets represent about a 3Vo increase over last year. International market demand is expected to remain steady at about 700 million sq. ft.

OSB production is forecast to rise

990 million sq. ft. this year, to 23.7 billion, or 587o of total structural wood panel production. Plywood output will decline about 570 million ft., to l7.I billion sq. ft.

Introduced around 1980, OSB production matched that of plywood for the first time in 1999 and its share of total North American panel production is expected to continue to rise over the next five years.

The vast majority of OSB panels continue to be used in construction and remodeling applications, while plywood dominates the industrial market with an 857o share of total structural wood panel demand. Those applications include material handling, such as pallets, bins and crates; fumiture and fixtures, and transportation equipment, such as truck trailer liners.

Engineered wood framing products, such as glulams, wood l-joists and LVL, now represent aboil 57o of North American structural lumber demand. That share is expected to continue to rise slowly, rcaching 6Vo by 2006.

Glulam production this year is forecast to total 343 million bd. ft., up abottt 1.57o from last year. New technology and product development efforts, such as glulams made with LVL and synthetic fiber reinforced polymer tension lams, provide a basis for expecting glulams to continue making market share inroads.

Wood I-joist production is expected to reach 1.03 billion linear ft. this year, an increase of nearly 5Vo from 2002. More than 80Vo of I-joist output is used in new residential floor construction, with the balance in nonresidential construction, remodeling and new residential roof and wall applications.

Production of LVL, used primarily as headers and beams and as the flanges of l-joists, is forecast to rise nearly j%o in 2003.

RISING OSB: Twenty years after its introduction, OSB caught up with plywood production in 1999.

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lumber and hanger products usually hold true. For example, 4xl4 dimensional lumber is actually about l3-l14" tall, whereas a 14" piece of laminated veneer lumber will be a full 14" tall.

More often than not, LVL comes in l-3l4" widths and is used in multiple laminations up to 4-plies. Therefore, it is common to see hangers for EWP widths of l-314", 3-112", 5-l/4", and 7". Common heights include 1-Il4', 9-1/4', 9-U2', tt-U4', rt-7t8', t4', 16', 18', and so on. Note that it's important to fasten multiple plies of LVL together properly, so consult the manufacturer' s instructions.

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l-lhave entered the mainstream of materials used for construction. As a natural extension of the advent and acceptance of EWP, hardware and connectors for such products have been successfully developed.

Many familiar connectors that have been used for decades on traditional dimension lumber have been adapted for use with EWP, but there are significant differences to keep in mind.

Sizes

The sizes of many EWP products differ from those traditionally available for dimensional lumber-and there are hangers available for almost any size. Height call-outs of these

The I-joist is a very efficient structural shape. The dry wood and side cavities make them light to handle, but also deserving of a few extra hanger considerations. Most notably, web stiffeners are required on the joists when used with hangers which don't directly support the top flange laterally. That's why hangers such as Simpson Strong-Tie's ITT, IUT, and IUS are extremely popular for use with I-joists. They are designed to laterally support the top flange, and therefore do not require web stiffener installation. This desisn saves the framer valuable time.

There are significant differences to keep in mind.

Fastener manufacturers work closely with EWP producers to ensure compatibility. "Double-shear" nail hangers, commonly used for solid, rectangular beams and joists, are not suitable to support I-joists.

Fasteners

Another feature that often differentiates EWP hangers from solid sawn hangers is the nail size. Most engineered lumber (rectangular) types have two different surface conditions. Often, the wide face has full veneers or larger strand pieces, and the narrow face has many glue lines. In other words, the strands and veneers are aligned so that their thin edges are visible on the narrow face. As it turns out, the nail spacing requirements are more restrictive on the narrow, glueline face since splitting can occur more frequently than on the wide face. Most of the major hanger manufacturers are aware of the differences on these two faces and allow for it in their hanger design.

While some of the heavy-duty solid sawn and glulam hangers use large, oversized nails, most heavy-duty hangers designed for EWP use l6d common nails as the largest fastener. (There are a few exceptions which have been deemed acceptable.) This design helps reduce splitting when nailing into the glue-line edge of engineered lumber or when nailing near the joint of multiple-ply LVL headers.

Some fastener manufacturers offer wall charts, such as Simpson StrongTie's free "Installation Guide for Composite Wood Products" (WCCWP0I), to make installation tips for many EWP hangers handy.

So, when you order hangers for use with composite lumber members, check for hangers that have the right size, shape, fasteners, and load capacity for the connection. They make yours and your builder customer's job easier and faster-and their structure stronger and safer.

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Builders speak out on treated wood

A NEW study from Louisiana State /A.University reveals that 437o of home builders were not aware of the EPA's announcement that CCA treated wood will be phased out for residential applications by Dec. 31.

The study queried I 16 home builders on their perceptions of pressure treated wood.

Sixty-one percent of builders feelthat treated wood is safe for people in outdoor applications.

When it comes to building materials in general, the study found that cost is the most important factor for respondents when building a new home. Various other economic factors, energy efficiency and resale value were ranked in descending order. In the South, resistance to termites was the highest ranked factor.

Concrete was singled out as the best building material for weather resistance and durability, followed by steel, then wood species such as cedar and redwood. Treated wood was ranked fourth in the I l- to 25-year durability category.

Nearly two-thirds of builders believe that treated wood will last 11 to 25 years in exposed conditions; 757o also indicated that species is a concern in new home construction.

When it comes to treated wood, only 5Vo of respondents had a negative perception of the product, with 38Vo having a somewhat positive perception and nearly a third a very positive perception.

More than half (53Vo) of builders said they had concerns about using treated wood in the homes thev build.

Their greatest concern was the perceived health risk, followed by concern over long-term exposure to treated wood.

Asked how they'd developed their opinions on treated wood, builders ranked "other" first, followed by friends, trade magazines and other builders.

Other builder responses about treated wood:

. 667a said they understood the concept of wood treating,

. 22Vo believe that using treated wood can reduce deforestation, 397o trust safety claims made by treated wood manufacturers,

. 5lVo would recommend their clients pay a premium for treated wood over non-treated alternatives, and

. 30Vo believe that their clients would pay more than a 57o premium for treated wood products over the non-treated alternative.

When it comes to information on the safety of treated wood, builders cited the National Association of

Home Builders as their most trusted source.

More that half of those surveyed (6l%o) feel that treated wood is safe for people in outdoor applications and 427o percent believe it is safe for outdoor children's play equipment.

Nearly a third of builders think that some types of treated wood are safer than others: 53Vo are unsure.

Treated wood brand recognition among builders was low. Many of the "brands" listed were not brands at all. When asked about particular wood treating chemicals, 60Vo of builders said that arsenic posed a significant risk to human health. The perception of health risk dropped sharply for the remaining chemicals.

Nearly half (497o) of builders did not know what effect the switch to "new generation" preservatives would have for them and their clients.

When it comes to insect protection, treated wood was well regarded by builders, with just over three-quarters believing it protects against such foes as Formosan termites.

ALTHOUGH builders generally had a positive view of trealed wood products, many minored consumer attitudes in their concern that CCA treated wood ooses sionificant health risks.

Itrrrr:rs

Sears reportedly:hx put 82-unit Orchard Supply Hardware, San Jose, Ca., up for sale ...

Homer T. Hayward Lumber Co. has signed a three-year agreement with the city of Santa Barbara, Ca., to lease a 6,327-sq. ft. building and 7,200 sq. ft. of paved cpace at the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport ...

Bend Lumber Co., Bend, Or., has been renamed Pacific Lumber Co. after being acquired by Pacific Lumber & Truss, Portland, Or.

Lewis Mercantile True Value Hardware has relocated to a new location in Bayfield, Co.

Lowe's Cos. opened new stores June 5 in W. Spring Valley (Las Vegas), Nv. (Terry Arvin, store mgr.), and June 20 in Hawthorne, Ca. (Martin Gonzonlas, mgr.) ...

Lowe's wants to build a 160,000-sq. ft. store on 14 acres in Yucaipa, Ca. the chain is on a pace to open 130 stores this year and anticipates opening 140 more next year

Home Depot this month opens new home centers in Hobbs, N.M.; Tumwater, Wa.; Bullhead City, Az., and Porterville, Ca.

Home Depot is considering a site in Sequim, Wa., and has extended its lease option on a for-

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mer Big Kmart building in Kenai, Ak., to better evaluate the site and market ...

Habitat for Humanity has opened a ReStore in Stockton, Ca., that stocks donated building materials; Andrew Lopez store mgr. ...

Pro l*mber,Flofence, Or., won a Retailer of the Year awards from Pro Grdaplr.,,Dsnver, Co., for customer serVice and a recent store retrgf;i ... ,

Aso Lumber, Ferndale, Wa., was recognized as Business of the Month by the local Chamber of Commerce...

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TruServ is considering forming a new LBM business after terminating its contract with Builder Marts of America, which acquired TruServ's LBM division three years ago; Ace Hardware, which sold its LBM division the vear before. has also broken off its deal with BMA ...

.International Paper has closed its Slaughter Industries lumber distribution center in Portland, Or., due to weakdgmand.

Ahlander Whole sale Hardw are Co., Provo, Ut., has closed after 109 years in business

Rayonier International Wood Products, Lake Oswego, Or., has expanded and relocated to a new location in the city...

Stimson Lumber Co. auctionid off equipment from its shuttered plywood mill in Libby, Mt.

Roseburg Forest Products, Dillard, Or., will close its plywood facility in Green, Or., Oct. 1, reducing the company's softwood plywood production by 200 million sq. ft. per year; Roseburg, which has no immediate plans for

use of the plant site after the closure, attributed the move to oversupply in the plywood market and competition from competing products such as OSB ...

Boise has begun production of wood polymer HomePlate siding at a new, 260,000-sq. ft. plant in Elma, Wa.; annual capacity is 100 million sq. ft.; the product is being initially marketed in Alaska, northern California, northern Nevada, Oregon, and western Washington...

Wey e rhaeuser C o. pennanently shuttered its wood finishing plant and dry kilns in Snoqualmie, Wa.; the 85-year-old sawmill closed in 1989 Weyco's last sawmill in t}e county, in Enumclaw, closed a few weeks earlier

Colville Indian Precision Pine Co., Omak" Wa., has installed rebuilt dryers and started peeling, drying and grading veneer ...

Do it Best Corp., Fort Wayne, In., recently received the Half Century Business Award from the state of Indiana for the company's 58 years in business

Finyl Vinyl Building Products ft,1c., Huntington Beach, Ca., has opened a new manufacturing facility in Greensboro, N.C. ...

Simpson Strong-Tie Canada Ltd., a division of Simpson Manufacturing Co., Dublin, Ca., has acquired Canadian connector manufacturers MGA Construction Hurdware & Steel Fabricating Ltd. and MGA Connectors Ltd. for $9.8 rnillion in cash ...

Louisiana-Pacific Corp., Portland, Or., recently completed three timberland sales----of approximately 34,500 acres in northern Idaho to Grouse Peak, LLC and Patriot Investments, LLC, Boston, Ma., for $21 million: 53,000 acres of timberland near Cleveland. Tx..

to Cleveland Properties of Texas, LLC, Macon, Ga., for $35.3 million. and 27.000 acres in San Augustine County, Tx., to San Augustine Properties of Texas, LLC for $18.2 million ...

Nexwood Industries has doubled the capacity of its Ontario, Canada, composite deck manufacturing facility ...

Plum Creek Timber. Seattle. Wa., received the American Forest & Paper Association's Wildlife Stewardship Group Award in recognition of its Swan Valley Grizzly Bear Conservation Agreement for Montana

U.S. Tile, Corona, Ca.,30th... Universal Forest Products ranked 769 on the Fortune 1000 list of most profitable u.S. firms

Roseburg Forests Products, Roseburg, Or.; Hy Mark Wood M anufacturing, Spangle, Wa. ; Weyerhaeuser Co.'s Dallas, Or., sawmill; Warrenton Sawmill, Warrenton, Or.; Lebanon Lumber, Lebanon. Or.. and FairviewBauman Sawmill, Lebanon, recently joined the Pacific Lumber Inspection Bureau

Columbia Flooring has joined its parent company Columbia Forest Products, Portland, Or., as benefactor of the Hardwood Forestry Fund

Conrad Forest Products, North Bend, Or., is now distributing CorrectDeck composite decking.

Disdero Lumber Co., Clackamas, Or., is now distributing C e rt ainTe e d' s B oardw alfr composite decking...

PrimeSource Building Products DCs across the U.S. are now distributing Porter-Cable's complete line of power tools

Anniversaries: Helliesen Lumber & Supply Co., Yakima, Wa., 100th ... Lumber Products, Portland, Or., 65th ... Leight Sales Co., Carson, Ca., 60th ... Alpine Lumber Co., Denver, Co., 40th ... LeggettWood, Langley, B.C., 20th .., Performance Coatings, Inc., Ukiah, Ca.,20th ... Plywood &

Lumber Sales, Emeryville, Ca., 20th ... Crown Pacffic Partners, LP., Portland, Or., l5th...

Housing starts in May (latest figures) jumped 6.l%o to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.732 million single family starts rose l.5Vo to 1.378 million; multi-family (5+units) were at a pace of 328,000 permits rose 3.7Vo to an annual rate of 1.788 million.

Depot To Get Data Hook Up

Home Depot will begin implementing an item registry and synchronization services for its more than 1,500 stores.

Depot is requesting its suppliers subscribe to UCCnet and its data services. The chain will register location data in the UCCnet Globalregistry, an industry-supported repository for standardized item, location and trading partner data.

Once registered, UCCnet checks the data for compliance to industry standards. Data will then be synchronized with its suppliers, ensuring that all vendors are using identical, up-todate, standards-compliant data.

Crown Pacific Fi}es Ch. 11

Crown Pacific Partners, Portland, Or., has filed filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after balance sheet restructuring Et&s,&iled.

, r,,rThe company had for several ,moaths been in recapitalization :t8,lk; with its bank lenders and .@{,!olden as sales dropped.

,'',:.,.,Crown Pacific and its subiidiaries filed for protection from creditors,,listing $601.3 million of assets and $596 million of debts. The company listed $53.6 million of assets and $1 .1 million of debts.

The company said the Chapter 11 filing "is in the best long-term interests of all its stakeholders."

Chief executive Peter Ston said the company will keep operating as normal during' the,Chatf€ir. 1 I process and expects iic,egwge llx.a stronger, more flexibl€ Company."

Crown Pacific shareshave fallen 947o in the last year, closing June 21 at 3O cents. The company moved to the over-the-counter bulleti*,board from the New York Sioeli Exchange in March.

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Jerry Long, Michael Parrella, Bruce Keith, Janet Pimentel, Pete Ulloa, George Parden, Vince Galloway, Steve Batick.

INTERNATIONAL SALES: Nestor Pimentel, Oscar Portillo.

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Wood Moulding & Millwork Producers Association is holding its 40th semi-annual meeting Aug.13-16 at The Empress Hotel Victoria, B.C.

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Firms' Profits Plummet

should translate into additional layoffs at U.S. and Canadian sawmills. according to new report by PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Combined, the top 100 firms earned $3.1 billion in 2002, down from $6.2 billion in 2001, on sales of $301 billion.

Profits for the 28 U.S. firms on the list fell by half, to $800 million, in part due to rising imports and restructuring charges.

According to consultant Craig Campbell, worldwide capacity of all forest products needs to fall by loTo-and most cuts would be in the U.S. and Canada, where costs are high and economic growth is stagnant.

"There's a shift toward low-cost regions, particularly the Southern Hemisphere, China and Russia," Campbell said. "There will be more migration awayfrom North America."

Despite significant job cuts at Weyerhaeuser and other large timber firms, total employment at the 28 U.S. companies increased I 1,000 to 489,000, in part due to growing operations overseas, Campbell said. Total employment among the top 100 firms worldwide was flat at 1.1 million.

Overall profitability improved. Return on equity for the U.S. firms averaged 5 .9Vo in 2002, tp from 5.27o a year earlier. The companies spent $4.4 billion on restructuring and accounting changes.

The report noted that consolidation could reduce supply, but most firms have too much debt to make new acquisitions.

The I I Canadian companies on the list increased sales, with several mills increasing production to lessen the unit cost of U.S. tariffs. Their profit more than doubled to $238 million.

Sales for the 29 European companies also rose last year, due to exports to the U.S. last year, although tepid demand in Europe cut profits by more than 5OVo.

Poor economic growth also hampered the 14 Japanese companies in the top 100.

Nine of the remaining 18 companies on the list-in Asia, Latin America and South Africa-exceeded l}Vo return on equity.

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Study Examines California Forestry Rules

California has among the highest requirements in the world for private forestland management because of extensive regulation and independent programs that promote sustainable forest management, according to a new study by cal Poly state universitySan Luis Obispo.

But the study's authors, Christopher A. Dicus, assistant professor of natural resources management, and Kenneth Delfino, executive director of Cal Poly's Urban Forest Ecosystems Institute, caution that state regulations may not give local foresters the flexibility they need to manage forestland for long-term sustainability and the benefit of watershed protection and wildlife.

"California forestlands are some of the most legally protected privately owned forests in the world," said the authors. "Multiple layers of federal, state, county hnd local regulations ensure that timber will be managed in a sustainable manner." That regulation, however. can result in a micromanaging that may not be best for the forests and the environment, they said.

"Classical forest management is based on adapting a variety of options to each on-the-ground problem," they continued. Although some exceptions are provided, "the state regulatory process forces a one-size-fits-all approach that cannot accommodate all the variables of California's landscapes."

"Further, the ever increasing cost to forest landowners for complying with

the Forest Practice Rules could drive some to utilize their land for purposes other than the growing and harvesting of timber," the authors said. "Conversion of lands to alternative activities such as subdivisions cause permanent environmental changes that are far more drastic than forestry activities."

The study, "A Comparison of California Forest Practice Rules and Two Forest Certification Systems," is the first in-depth look at standards met by owners of California forestlands. The study was funded by the California Forest Products Commission.

. The study's authors found the certification processes, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), require landowners to exceed state regulations.

"In addition to strict state regulations, some forest landowners voluntarily choose to seek third-party certification of their forestlands as a means to demonstrate that they are promoting sustainable and environmentally responsible forestry practices," the authors said. "Certification entails a rigorous and expensive evaluation of strict standards by a qualified independent auditor (or certifier) who has no vested interest in the forestland in question."

These certification initiatives involve environmental groups and are intended to specifically address concerns raised by those groups. But for

forest landowners, who spend tens of thousands of dollars-and sometimes hundreds of thousands or more-to prepare for and gain certification, there is currently little or any economic benefit to doing so.

The authors recommend that an effort be launched to educate the public about the benefits of certification and how these landowners are producing wood in a responsible way.

"In order to offset the costs ofcertification and allow more participation, FSC and SFI, in collaboration with retailers, should work toward providing the as yet unrealized promise of a monetary premium for certified wood sold at market," the authors said.

Donn Zea, president of the California Forest Products Commission, Said consumers should know that California certified wood is grown consistent with the highest possible standards.

He said the commission funded the study to obtain a careful examination of forest landowners' efforts toward sustainable forest management.

"We have a moral responsibility to develop and implement forest management plans that promote long-term sustainability of this renewable resource," Zea said. "This study provides significant information about the implications of government regulation and what is being done today through regulation and voluntary certification programs. We hope this study adds to the dialogue and promotes even better forest manasement in the future."

Roseburg Opens EWP DCs

Roseburg Forest Products, Dillard, Or., has opened two additional engineered wood customer supply centers (CSC's) to support the growing demand for the products.

A new CSC in Colton. Ca.. serves Southern California and other Southwestern markets. The second new CSC, in Fairless Hills, Pa., serves Mid-Atlantic and New England areas.

Roseburg also operates CSC's at its EWP mill in Riddle, Or., servicing Northern California, Pacific Northwest and Rocky Mountain markets, and in Rockton. Il.. for the Midwest Great Lakes regions. "Having product staged in strategic locations throughout the country provides a unique service advantage to our customers," said Bob Berch, sales manager for Roseburg's EWP division.

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Tree Sitters Argue Rights

Whether or not timber protesters illegally trespassed and resisted arrest may depend on whether the prosecu-

tion can prove two defendants were really on Pacific Lumber Co. property when arrested.

Closing arguments in a case dating back to March l7 were made last month in Humboldt County Superior Court after three weeks of trial.

The case went to the jury June 26, and as of June 30 was still in deliberation.

The two defendants, Earth First activists Naomi Wagner and Amy Gershman, were arrested in March during in Freshwater, Ca. Wagner allegedly locked herself to a tree while Gershman was chained up high in a redwood.

Prosecutor Ed Borg emphasized an encroachment permit from the county that he said gave the Scotia, Ca.-based company the right to log near the road. That Palco was harvesting there indicated it owned the land, he said.

Defense attorney Ed Denson tried to take down Borg's position by claiming that no deed. survey or timber harvest plan was submitted into evidence to prove Palco owned the land. "This case is not about logging practices, or whether or not PL is a good corporate citizen," Borg said. "It's about property rights."

Denson said the prosecution hadn't shown that Palco owned the land or whether it was closed to the public, two requirements in proving a trespass case.

"This is really a case of the emperor having no clothes," Denson said. "In this case I'm suggesting that the emperor is PL. For years and years, if PL said something, it was so."

BYE, CHET: A retirement party was held June 1 in Newport Beach, Ca., for Chester Jones (left), who retired as a salesman after 35 years with Weber Plywood & Lumber, Tustin, Ca. As a parting gift, Don Weber presented Jones with a new Toyota Camry,

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California lumberman sounds off

rnHE following is a letter I wrote to

I- California Governor Gray Davis outlining my concerns that the state's workers' compensation policies are doin! immeasurable harm to small businesses such as mine:

Dear Governor:

This letter is in support of A.B. 244. As a small business owner in California, this bill will be of tremendous help to our struggling businesses. With the

recent increase of over 3007o in health insurance and workers' compensation rates, our company could use the break.

There are many weeks when it is necessary to work a few hours overtime on one day to get an order finished on time, while on subsequent days employees are dismissed early. To be competitive in our market, the overtime ruling would be a blessing to our overly taxed busiNESS.

Let me also take this opportunity to

By Richard S. Anfinson President Anfinson Lumber Sales Fontana. Ca.

address the unfairness of workers' compensation rates for small business owners. Our company has experienced five very expensive suspected fraudulent claims in the past four years.

We are proud of our safety record and have never had a problem with longterm employees. We are very generous to our employees and have very few tumovers. All of our suspect claims have come from new employees looking for a free hand out.

Most of the suspect injuries were not even reported until after the fact, leaving the cause and place uncertain. The state fund has refused to follow up on our exonerating information and is spending our premiums unnecessarily.

If this practice continues, many small business owners will be moving out of state. Where will that leave California's economy and tax revenue? I would think that in today's business climate, California would be very concerned to keep as much tax money as possible in the state. Immediate action must be taken to insure that unscrupulous doctors and lawyers and employees who specialize in fraudulent workers' compensation injuries are held accountable for their actions.

Wake up, California! California businesses are in trouble and need your help. I

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Now tell me, what does that do for our tax base in California? It doesn't make any sense.

Do you know that it is well documented that California has among the highest premiums to pay but the lowest benefits of any state. Figure that one out. Our state insurance commissioner, John Garamendi, warned legislators that unless major reforms cutting costs are adopted this year, the state's workers' compensation system "faces total collapse."

I bet you also didn't know that the state fund is responsible for at least half of the policies held by California employees.

If the insurance companies would only start cracking down on fraud within the system just maybe that would give us some relief. The state fund also admits that they don't look into or investigate any claims. They say it isjust "cheaper to pay it" than to fight it. Can you believe that? If I ran my business that way, I would be out ofbusiness in a heartbeat.

On June l8 I was part of a six man

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Sacramento. Our mission was to lobby against not only worker's compensation costs, but also to put our two cents in about the budget.

Our first meeting was with Fred Main, who is the sr. v.p. and general counsel to the California Chamber of Commerce. After giving us the "temperature" of the day inside the Capitol, he listened to our concerns and gave us his input on current events.

Here is one of the many sickening things he said: "In the past two years, California has lost 200,000 manufacturing jobs, which means a loss of $l million in general revenue fund. The unacceptable attitude toward business is depicted by the slew of job killer bills now under consideration by the legislature."

There are 5l bills that I believe increase taxes or impose burdensome and punitive regulations on business and will send companies to Nevada or elsewhere.

Our next appointment was with Assemblywoman Lynn Daucher who was very encouraging, pointing out other ways to impact the legislative process.

We then met with Senator Dick

Ackerman, who was very encouraging. He gave us some insights on workers' compensation reform and the latest news on the "re-call" going on.

Our final meeting was with Assemblyman Todd Spitzer, who seemed hopeful that reforms were possible.

Overall we felt that there was recognition in Sacramento of the problem we are facing with rising workers' compensation costs. To quote my colleagues on the trip, "Something is going to happen. We as business owners will start to see some kind of relief yet this year." It's a start. Stay tuned.

I am currently putting together a group to lobby the labor unions. We were told in Sacramento this should be the next stop for us. Labor unions are some of the highest contributors to some of our legislators.

I would encourage all of you to get involved to some extent. Even if it is writing a letter to your Assemblyperson, Senator or the Governor. Get involved.

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Jim and Lisa Clay, owners of fiveyear-old Ace Hardware, Windsor, Co., will open a store in Fort Collins, Co.

Clay's Ace Hardware will lease the majority of a 50,000-sq. ft. former grocery store building, with plans to open in early November.

"It's a wonderful location," said co-owner Lisa Clay. "It has great traffic patterns and a large parking lot that's good for businesses like mine."

Like any new hardware store these days, Clay is concerned about tough competition from a nearby Home Depot. A year after Depot moved to town in 1998, Builders Square shut its doors.

Nu-Forest May Jump Ship

At odds with thecity of Healdsburg, Ca.'s gateway project. Nu-Forest Products may relocate to Reno, Nv.

Needing to store additional inventory, Nu-Forest wants to demolish part of a warehouse on its 8.5-acre property and build a larger 10,000-sq. ft. facility a few blocks from the city's tourist area-the Plaza.

The city wants to reshape the

entrances to the area so that it can pull in wine country tourists. To do so, the city wants a 15-ft. wide strip of NuForest's property to build two more lanes, sidewalks, landscaping and additional lighting.

To comply with the city, Nu-Forest would have to pay its landlord $250,000 in compensation for loss of the land.

"The loss ofthe land that the office and warehouse sit on would have been equal to what we would have been putting into it, considering the construction budget was $280,000," said Nu-Forest's Bruce Brogden.

In the mean time, Nu-Forest has shelved the project and is renting warehouse space in town for $5,300 a month.

The company has looked into Reno because of lower taxes and also because several of its trucking vendors are located there.

For now, no decision has been made.

Insulated Panels Up And Up

Residential use of structural insulated panels (SIPs) has increased 507o over the last five years, according to the Structural Insulated Panel

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Thomas Giallanza, ex-Lowe's, has joined Capital Lumber Co., Phoenix, Az., as an account mgr. Jeff Logue was promoted July I to assistant sales mgr. at Healdsburg, Ca.

Ronn OtConner has retired as c.e.o. of Pacific Steel and Supply, San Leandro, Ca., after 33 years with the firm. His duties were assumed by president Michael O'Conner.

BilI Black, previously with Willamette Industries, has been named president of SierraPine Ltd., Roseville, Ca. Wade Gregory is the new v.p.-sales and marketing.

Rich Mills has been named to panel product sales mgr. at Taiga Forest Products' Rocklin, Ca., DC.

Jack Collinson and Rick Aeschlimann, ex-International Paper, are new to sales at Georsia-Pacific's Portland. Or., office.

Debbie Donnell, ex-Taiga Forest Products, is new to OSB and panel sales in California and Nevada for Western Woods Inc., Chico, Ca. Rick Wilson is the new mgr. of the Mendocino Forest Products' AtHome Services division for Home Depot.

Dan Lethin, formerly with American International Forest Products, is now industrial wood purchasing and sales mgr. at Enyeart Trading Group, Lake Oswego, Or. Mike Foster, ex-Tumac Lumber, has launched Liberty Forest Products, Portland, Or.

Henry Ricklefs has been named v.p.manufactured products at Plum Creek Timber, Seattle, Wa., overseeing mills in Idaho and Montana.

Pete Reyneke is the new sales mgr. at Rough & Ready Lumber Co., Cave Junction, Or.

Allen Hamlin is the new sales mgr. at Huttig Building Products' .So. Ca. office in Mira Loma. RandY Welch is in charge of outside sales for the San Diego, Ca., market.

Ron Hinds is retiring July l8 after 22 years as mgr. at Empire Building Materials, Bozeman, Mt. He will be succeeded by AnthonY Tangaro.

Ed Rogel has been elected senior v.p.-human resources for Weyerhaeuser Co., Federal Way, Wa. Thomas M. Smith was named v.P. and director of taxes. Fred Rowson is now v.p.-Alberta, succeeding Cathy Slater, who is now a v.p. and mgr. of the Port Wentworth, Ga., pulp mill.

Richard Karp, owner of 3-unit Cole Ace Hardware, San Francisco, Ca., has been re-elected to the board of Ace Hardware Corp.

Shawn D. Conrad, CAE, has been named president and secretary of the board for the National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association, Washington, D.C. Interim president Vicki L. Worden is now executive v.p.

Jeff Clark, ex-Crown Wholesale, is a new southern pine trader for Burns Lumber. Eugene. Or.

Kenneth Langone was reelected lead director of The Home Depot.

Peter Keyes has been hired by International Forest Products, Vancouver, B.C., to start up its international trade of solid wood products.

Jarmo Koponen has been named operations mgr. for Medallion Cabinetry's Independence, Or., manufacturing facility.

J. Barrie Shineton has been appointed executive v.p.-wood products at Nexfor. John Tremayne is the new executive v.p.-fi nance.

J. William Lee has been elected chairman of the board at Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Co. He succeeds David S. McClung II, who is retiring. John K. Smith was named president and c.e.o., and George M. Fleagle is stepping down as a director. Larry Dornink is a new technical service rep.

Larry Mieldezis has been promoted to c.o.o. at ForestExpress. Bruce Chen is chief technology officer.

Bill Axline has resigned as president and c.e.o. of Distribution America to become the chief operating officer of Fluidmaster, San Juan Capistrano, Ca.

Mark Suwyn, chairman and c.e.o., Louisiana-Pacific Corp., Portland, Or., has succeeded Steve Rogel, Weyerhaeuser Co., Federal Way, Wa., as c.e.o. co-chair of the Wood Promotion Network.

Oscar Faoro has been named director of West Coast operations for Holbrook Lumber.

Mimi Apelquist is the new director of international for TruServ.

Daniel Plotnick, ex-Stanley Tools, is the new Northwest U.S. and Canada sales mgr. for Pilkington North America, covering Ak., Co., Id., Mt., Or., Ut., Wa., and Wy.

Timothy A. Doyle has joined Alcoa Home Exteriors representing Colorado as west central territory sales manager for the Retail Brands Group.

J. Patrick Robinson has been named chief financial officer at Newell Rubbermaid, succeeding William T. Alldredge, who retires at the end of the year.

Jim Benney has been appointed executive director of the National Fenestration Rating Council, replacing Susan Douglas, who resigned in May.

David L. Pringle has been named president and c.e.o. of Broan-NuTone and the Broan-NuTone group of companies. He succeeds Jerome Santowski, who retired after 20 years with the firm.

Brian Kernohan, senior ecological specialist, Boise, Boise, Id., was presented the American Forest & Paper Association's 2003 Wildlife Stewardship Award.

Amy Nystrom, Hull-Oakes Lumber Co., Monroe, Or., has been elected president of the Willamette Valley Hoo-Hoo Club, succeeding Ken Markham, Bear Creek Lumber.

Shad Anderson, warehouse man, Home Depot, Madras, Or., will marry Verona Anderson in August.

Armen Alegg has joined the debt collection department at MungusFungus Forest Products, Climax, Nv., according to co-owners Hugh Mungus and Freddy Fungus.

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ly, by the bundle or by the load. If at any time it becomes necessary to remove part of the wrapping, whether before or during installation, such as may be necessary to make connections. remove all of the wrapping to avoid uneven discoloration due to exposure to the sun.

Glulam beams are commonly loaded and unloaded with a forklift. "Our forklifts typically have carpet

strips on the forks," says Boice, "and great care is taken to not bruise the finished product by impact when flipping a beam."

For greater stability, the sides of the beams, rather than the bottoms, should rest on the forks. Supporting extremely long beams on their sides, however. can cause them to flex excessively, increasing the risk of damage. Use multiple forklifts to lift long glulam members.

If a crane with slings is used to load or unload beams, provide ade-

quate blocking between the cable and the member.

Use wooden cleats or blocking to protect corners. Only non-marring fabric slings should be used to lift glulam beams. Using spreader bars can reduce the likelihood of damage when lifting especially long beams with a crane.

When transporting beams, stack them on lumber blocking or skids. Boice says, "Banding requires corner protection with specially preformed heavy cardboard strips and someone with common sense to know where to attach."

Beams can rest on their sides or bottoms. Secure the load with straps to keep it from shifting. Protect beam corners with "softeners" when strapping down the load.

Finally, says Boice, "When loading ----or storing-it is very important to see that dunnage is placed in vertical stacks so that when the tie-down straps are tightened, the first few layers of product could receive huge loads from unalligned dunnage above. If this loading condition was over several days, the product may already have some permanent set to it and could be rejected by the end user."

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Kenyon Noble Lumber & Hardware, Bozeman, Mt., has agreed to trade its downtown property for a new location on the north side of town.

The lumberyard and other businesses would relocate to make waY for an expansive city center, including a $50 million performing arts center, three parking garages, a new city hall, a hotel and a convention center.

"It's a wonderful thing for downtown Bozeman," said Kenyon Noble Lumber co-owner Rick Ogle.

The project, however, is not a done deal; it still requires donors and various permits.

Baxter Adds CuNap I Poles

J.H. Baxter, San Mateo, Ca., is now offering "environmentally preferred" utility poles from its

Arlington, Wa., treating facility.

The poles, available in western red cedar or Alaskan yellow cedar, are themal butt-treated with copper naphthenate (CuNap-8). The preservative has been proven highly effective against wood destroying fungi and insects in more than one million poles around the country. The EPA has classified CuNap-8 as an unrestricted, general use wood preservative. enabling it to be used in a large number of pressure and non-pressure applications.

"J.H. Baxter is very pleased to be the first manufacturer in North America of copper naphthenate thermal butt-treated utility poles," said J.H. Baxter president and c.e.o. Georgia Baxter. "This new development represents our continued leadership position as an environmentally

proactive supplier of forward-thinking products that meet the modern daY needs of a changing market."

CuNap-S preservative is manufactured by Merichem Chemicals & Refinery Services LLCat its Tuscaloosa. Al.. facility.

Last Fort Bragg Mill Closing

Mendocino Forest Products Co., LLC is permanently closing its 52year-old sawmill in Fort Bragg, Ca., by Aug. l.

The company acquired the facility from Louisiana-Pacific in 1998 and has used it to produce primarilY Douglas fir lumber. Unfortunately, it has had trouble locating affordable sources of supply.

Mendocino said 59 employees will be effected, although some may transfer to the firm's sawmill in Ukiah or distribution center in Calpella, Ca.

The closure marks the end of sawmilling in Fort Bragg and leaves Mendocino County with just four remaining lumber mills. From the mid-1940s through the mid-1960s, the North Coast area had 200 sawmills.

Depot Scrooges Xmas Firm

Home Depot illegally copied another firm's Christmas tree stands, according to a ruling by a California jury.

The Sacramento jury awarded $13.5 million in damages to tree stand manufacturer Decorations for Generations.

The suit claimed that Depot asked a Chinese company to reproduce them and then subsequently sold the Chinese version using the same price card and stock number.

Home Depot plans to appeal the decision.

Small Hardware Stores Still Vital

Despite the proliferation of Home Depot and Lowe's stores across the nation, a new study reveals that locally owned hardware stores are holding their ground.

According to figures from the National Retail Hardware Association, hardware stores nationwide had sales of 923.6 billion in 2001. That number is expected to grow 27.5Vo to $30.1 billion by 2006.

What's encouraging for the independents is that this growth has occurred as revenues for the big boxes are expected to grow 33Vo from $112.7 billion in 2001 to a projected $150 billion by 2006.

The projected annualized growth rate for hardware stores-57o by 2006-is not far behind the 5.9Vo rate predicted for big-box stores.

The statistics indicate that there is room for both big and small stores, not to mention lumberyards, to grab their share ofthe d-i-y and pro business.

One reason for such robust numbers, according to the NRHA, is the strong housing market. Consumers now see their home as the safest place to invest.

Another factor for the survival of the independent hardware is its ability to adapt.

"The idea of the mom-and-pop hardware store is a thing of the past," said Chris Jensen, a spokesman for the NRHA. "The owners nowadays are savvy about technology. They're very often a second- or third-generation owner, and they're looking at new ways to keep up with the competition."

The average annual sales volume for a hardware store is $1.13 million. Ace Hardware spokeswoman paula Erickson said small hardware stores are able to offer com-

petitive prices and help customers get in and out quickly.

Smaller stores also are able to tailor their offerinss more closely to their local markets, Erickson added.

Sierra-Pacific Settles Harvest Suit

Sierra-Pacific Industries, Anderson, Ca., has agreed to pay $100,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging repeated violations of timber harvest plans and forest practice laws from 1995 to 2000.

According to the terms of the settlement, the company will pay Calaveras County, Ca., $60,000 and spend $40,000 on public environmental projects.

"We sent a clear message to the company, and to all timber operations out there," said Stacey Geis, who represented Calaveras County in the civil lawsuit. "We take forest practice laws seriously."

Sierra-Pacific officials said the company follows state laws carefully.

"We try to conduct our business in an environmentally sound way that complies with all of California's rules and regulations," said Sierra-Pacific resource manager Dan Tomascheski.

Sierra-Pacific did not admit to any wrongdoing.

According to Geis, the lawsuit highlighted nearly 90 regulatory violations in about 20 Siena-Pacific timber harvest operations.

Tomascheski said one of the allegations concerned contract loggers mistakenly cut trees not slated for cutting, and that Sierra-Pacific discovered the error and reported it immediately; other infractions were paperwork violations, according to Sierra Pacific.

Home Depot Begins Lowe's'Like Makeover

In an attempt to fend off strong competition from Lowe's, Home Depot has started drastically remodeling select stores.

One of the first completed remodels is an eight-year-old Atlanta, Ga., store that now features shiny floors, bright lights, white walls and a little less orange.

The makeover involves remaking the entire store, department by department.

"It would be like if you bought a house and gutted it completely and started with the shell," said Tom Taylor, president of Home Depot's

Smaller Lowe's Coming

Lowe's Cos. has unveiled a small-store prototype to make smaller markets more profitable.

In a recent presentarion to stock analysts, chief financial officer

Bob Hall said the typical Lowe's home center covers 116,000 sq. ft. and costs nearly $17 million to build plus $5 million for inventory.

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Depot will spend $250 million this year to remodel older locations across the country, which is part of a Plan to invest more than $4 billion in its stores.

Right now the average Home Depot store is five years old, though more than a quarter of the chain's 1,576 locations are seven or older.

So far, Home Depot has completed six such "Type A" remodels. Ithas 22 under way.

At its newly remodeled Atlanta store, the front walls, which used to be a big orange mass, are now all white

except for an orange stripe. And the traditional orange racking now is beige, except in commodity departments such as lumber.

The two other levels of remodeling are "Type B," which involves resetting select departments, and "Type C," which involves minor changes such as painting, paving and cleaning.

Portland Dealer ExPands

Uptown Hardware, Portland, Or., will open its third store this September when its expands to the city's Pear District neighborhood

The new model, to be introduced in small markets this year, covers 94,000 sq. ft., and costs $10 million to $12 million to build and $3.5 million to stock.

In general, the smaller stores would be in markets with 15,000 to 35,000 households. Of the 130 Lowe's stores to open this Year,57 are in smaller markets.

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The 15,000-sq. ft. store, to be named Pearl Hardware, will be the only hardware store in the neighborhood. Pro-orientated W.C. Winks Hardware moved out of the area in May 2001.

Pearl Hardware will offer a bigger selection than the two UPtown Hardware locations, said owner Sherry Cook. The other Portland stores are 6,000- and 4,000-sq. ft.

The opening is not without risk, as speculation increases that a big-box retailer may soon settle in across the river.

Krauter Adds Design, Construction

Krauter Storage Systems, Indianapolis, In., is partnering with an architectural design firm and a construction company to offer lumberyards a full range of remodeling and construction services.

Krauter will supply the racking systems, KKE Architects can plan the changes required by the installation, and the Building Division of Kraus-Anderson Construction Co. will coordinate and supervise construction.

The service frees retailer from a sticky situation. "Store owners daily work with trade contractors and vendors who make up their customer base," explained Chris Krauter.

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LBM Supply Chain Getting In SYnc

Technology synchronization for the entire LBM supply chain was the focus of the recent American Hardware Manufacturers Association's Hardlines Technology Forum in Phoenix, Az.

This year's conference had a broad mix of manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers, with help from executives at Lowe's and Ace Hardware Corp., who urged their trading partners to attend.

Keynote speaker Jim Tompkins, president, Tompkins Associates, summed up much of the conference's focus when he said, "It's no longer relevant that you're a great company. What matters is how good your supply chain is."

Industry leaders agreed, citing a proliferation of SKUs as the most persistent supply chain problem. Tompkins warned leaders that technology synchronization must be matched by logistics synchronization.

Tompkins also noted that some companies have lean manufacturing operations but fat supply chains.

"DCs should flow products not store it," Tompkins said. "Make sure all suppliers have Internet connectivity and don't treat all customers the same."

The term "item synchronization," which refers to the electronic transmission of price and products information from the manufacturer to the customer, was on the minds of many industry leaders.

"Beyond direct benefits," said Home Depot's Mark Healy, "item synchronization is the foundation of all forms of electronic collaboration."

Peggy Spofford of 3M added that 30Vo of the data in retailers' systems is inaccurate.

"Item sync is costing us all a lot of money," she said. "We're all trying to do whatever we can to reduce supply chain costs-it's not an IT thing, its basic business."

Spofford urged industry members to continue educating themselves on the subject, as well as to educate others within their companies. "You need to investigate where your data is and clean it up," she said.

Canadian Sottwood Giants To Merge

Quebec-based softwood giants Domtar Inc. and Tembec Inc. agreed to merge their timber and softwood operations in Quebec and Ontario into a new company equally owned by both firms.

The new company's name and headquarters will be announced when the deal closes, anticipated by the end of September. With combined assets of $850 million. the firm will rank as Canada's second biggest solid wood products company and North

RSG Settles Federal Suit

RSG Forest Products. Kalama"

Wa., recently paid $200,000 to settle a federal lawsuit on behalf of five male mill workers who alleged their male boss sexually harassed them.

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America's fourth largest It will have un -nuui manufacturing capacity of 2.1 billion bd. ft. and a sales capacity of 2.6 billion bd. ft., since the company also will market softwood lumber produced by Tembec's British Columbia sawmill operations and Domtar's Lebel-surQu6villon mill.

Tembec's president and c.e.o., Frank Dottori, will serve as chairman and Domtar's senior v.p. of forest products, Richard Garneau, as c.e.o.

Opportunity Commission lawsuit, a male employee accused the company of subjecting workers to a sexually hostile environment at a sawmill in Estacada, Or.

Jeanette Leino of the EEOC said the agency's suit against RSG focused

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on a supervisor who allegedly uttered vulgar comments toward his employees, made thrusting motions around them and grabbed their private areas between 1997 and2OO1.

The workers stated that theY reported the behavior to company management and an investigation ensued, but ultimately company leaders failed to stop the behavior.

According to the consent decree, RSG agreed to pay $20,000 in compensatory and punitive damages to the man who initially complained and $45,000 to each of four other male workers.

The company will also create a written anti-discrimination policy and an internal complaint procedure for workers to report suspected discrimination.

Managers will also receive annual training on sexual harassment and display notices suliporting federal antidiscrimination laws.

Weyco Cuts Back ln B.C.

Weyerhaeuser Co. Ltd. is temporarily closing most of its milling and timber harvesting operations in British Columbia due to a weak lumber market, U.S. softwood duties, and the rising Canadian dollar.

The Vancouver-based division of Weyerhaeuser Co.. Federal WaY, Wa., is curtailing production at five B.C. sawmills for one to four weeks during July and has closed all five of its Crown land logging operations on the coast for the entire month.

About 807o of coastal B.C.'s logging operations and 6O% of its sawmill capacity are currently shut down, according to Brian Zak, presi' dent of the Coast Forest and Lumber Association in Vancouver.

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Final Summer Hardware Show Ahead

More than 2.000 exhibitors and 40,000 attendees are expected to converge on Chicago, I1., for next month's National Hardware Show.

In addition to the expansive trade show. new product showcase and

awards cerentonies, the Aug. 10-12 event at McCormick Place will olfer a host of free scminars. including:

. "New Age in Distribution-or Who's Moved the Money'/" (Aug. 10. Noon to I p.m.) by Bradley T. Farnsworth, president, The Farnsworth Group, and John P. Hammond, managing director, National Retail Hardware Association;

"Where is Lawn & Garden Headed From Here'/" (Aug. I l, Noon to 1p.m.) with moderator Stan Pohmer, president, Pohmer Consultant Group, and panelists Dave Meder, director of garden centers, TruServ Corp.; Bridgett white, editorial director. Lawn & Garden RetaiLer, and John D. McGreevey, Jr., executive director, Lawn & Garden Marketing & Distribution Association;

. "The Last Frontier" (Aug. 12, 8 to 8:45 a.m.) by Dan Paul, President and c.e.o., General Management Technologies.

The cost is $100 to attend the World Powers Forum 2003, a roundtable discussion featuring Paul Ingevaldson, senior v.p.-IT & international, Ace Hardware Corp.; Steve

Gilman. international director, B&Q PLC; Ray Colman, c.e.o., Woodie's DIY: Ron Beal, senior v.p. & general mgr.-hardware division, Orgill. Inc.; Guillerrro Aguero. president & c.e.o.. Sodirnac, and Fengjiang Li. PhD.. president & c.e.t'r., OBI Asia.

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Paslode has introduced a hot dip salvanized nail that is said to offer Increased corrosion protection. ease of drive, and an advanced collation method.

Counter-Snap 7" features l-114" of thread and l-114" of smooth shank followed by 3/4" of thread; the difference in pitch pulls the deck board tight to the joist.

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Duo-Fast nails are said to have l0 times more zinc than competitors, and meet or exceed building code requirements for corrosion resistance, such as ASTM A-153-Class D.

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A pre-construction product from Syngenta reportedly provides premium, long-lasting protection from termites in both commercial and residential settings.

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PS-200 Ice and Water Armor contains a blend of SBS and asohalt reinlorced with glass fiber that reportedly is skid-resistant to ease installation.

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Trex Co. has expanded its composite railing components with new handrail, post cap and post skirt options.

Termite Blockers complement existing treatments such as liquid termiticides, baits and borates by protecting utility penetrations. a major source of entry for termites.

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Canyon Creek Cabinet Co.'s end panel and angled end cabinetry panels now include a l/4" beaded finish end, a 3/8" finished end and a 3/8" finished end in alder.

K-La Shower Door Display rolls doors from side to side in the display using their own top rollers.

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C.H. Hanson has introduced a marking and layout tool kit for carpenters and other trades people. The kits includes a 7" folding speed square, a tape measure/pencil

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Oregon Lumber Co. has introduced a new line of wide plank engineered hardwood flooring prefinished with six coats of UV-cured polyurethane. The Bellagio Collection features square edges and ends.

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Stainless steel screws with colorcoated heads to blend in with a variety of decking materials are now available from DeckFast.

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A solution, when combined with clear dish soap, is said to double the life of a gallon of paint, stain and clear coat is new from ToughFinish.

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Gypsum panels that feature a proprietary technology said to resist moisture and mold from back to front are new from U.S. Gypsum Co.

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A roofing tool that reportedly cuts through fiberglass and laminated shingles is new from ProQuip.

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IJC-24FrM: Similar but without the high design values of its big brother, this 24F beam is much more cost effective for moderate loads.

1.78 Header: An economical choice where high design values are not required. l.7E Headers go in straight and withstand the elements better than LSL or solid sawn timber.

Software Support: Rosboro now offeres KeyBeam@, a software program that helps you select the most cost effective Rosboro product for your application. This software is available on CD or can be downloaded from our website along with all other technical resources covering Rosboro products.

Rosboro's Toll-Free Technical Support: Please feel free to call our Technical Support Hotline at l-877 -457 -4139 with your questions about any Rosboro glulam product. Drill a hole, and not sure if it's OK? Call, we'll let you know.

For

Wood Polymer Siding

HomePlate Siding, an integrated wood polymer building material offering the look and feel of natural cedar, has been introduced by Boise Buildins Solutions.

At 7/16" thick, the product is said to be thicker than most competitive siding, creating a more dramatic shadow line between the boards, for a richer, more substantial look.

The siding comes in 5", 7", and 10.75" exposures and 16' lengths to minimize the number of joints on the home, for quicker installation, better appearance and lower maintenance.

- Please contact (208) 384-7990 or v is it www. bo is ehome p late. com.

Heavy Duty Post Mount

UltiMount heavy duty I post mount system from American Way Manufacturing reportedly exceeds BOCA requirements for 6',8' and l0'railings.

Its patented Integriform manufacturing process uses only high heat and pressure, without glues of any kind, to form an unbreakable combination of wood, for strength, and polymer, for durability. It cleans and reprocesses post-commercial, recycled wood (such as crates) and polymer materials (such as lumber wrap) to create a highly moisture resistant, stable and strong material.

Desisned for wood and concreie deck applications. the commercialrated system comes in sizes for 4x4 and 5x5 posts.

Also available are a galvanized finish for corrosive environments and a new version for 4x4 colonial (newel) posts.

- Please call (877) 668-7678 or visit www. americanwaymfg.com

Speedily Framed Storage

Even novice d-i-yers can quickly, easily build an attractive, versatile storage facility using the Fast Framer gable roof and Quick Framer gambrel roof kits from G&T Sales, Inc.

Kits create a 7'x8' structure using standard 2x4 lumber, without having to cut angles. Two kits can be used to form ant'xl4' structure, ind three kits for a lO'x2' structure.

Fast Framer and Quick Framer contain patented galvanized steel stud and angle brackets, easy-to-follow instructions, and a list of required materials and tools.

- Please call (406) 849-51 38 or go online at www. gtsale s.us

LBM Embezzler Facing Time

A former executive of Square Deal Lumber Co., Brookings, Or., is to be sentenced in federal court for embezzlement crimes committed against Square Deal employees in 1996.

Jeffrey J. Frank, former c.e.o. of L.C. Bliss Corp., which owns Square Deal, pleaded guilty Dec. 13, 2001, for embezzling from the company's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and filing a false income tax return.

Frank reportedly embezzled funds by converting $193,000 from the ESOP for his personal use.

Residents Back Local Store

Residents of the Long Beach, Ca., neighborhood of Belmont Shore have come out in support of Billings Paint & Hardware as financial pressures threaten to force the business out of town.

Established in l94l in Compton, Ca., Billings moved five years later to the "Shore," a pedestrian-friendly town on the outskirts of Long Beach where residents take pride in being able to walk out their door to buy groceries, go to the bank or get nails.

Population is 8,500.

A retired dentist, who recently bought the Billings' building for $1.6 million, has raised the rent and issued Billings an eviction notice.

In response, more than 3,000 Belmont Shore residents have signed a "Save Billings" petition and others have opened a trust account at a local bank.

Local tax attorney Carol Churchill

said, "This is a story about a little businessman caught up in the hurricane of other people's conflicting needs. And he's saying, 'What about me?' and the community is asking, 'What about us?"'

Owner Doug Billings, 39-year-old grandson of the founder, said he has hired an attorney in hopes of negotiating a new lease on which all sides could asree.

Cashways, Colorado Springs, Co., and as a contractor sales manager for Brookhart's Building Center, Monument, Co.

Bruce Fitch, 48, owner and operator of Fritch Mill, Snohomish, Wa., died from cancer May 15.

Mr. Fitch's parents started the mill in 1950.

Jim "Sparky" Sparks,45, sales representative for All-Coast Forest Products, Cloverdale, Ca., died from cancer May 26.

Before joining All-Coast in 1995, Mr. Sparks worked as a commercial sales rep at Hugh M. Woods/Payless

Temple Lee Conley, 78, former co-owner and manager of the old Conley Lumber Co., Arroyo Seco, N.M., died May 28.

Ms. Conley ran the company for 25 years with her husband, Harold Conley.

Gary Franklin, 59, owner of Shasta Green Inc., Burney, Ca., died June 14. His wife, Dianne Franklin, will continue to operate the business.

Challenges For Engineered Building Components

(Continued from page l0)

building materials.

Over the last five years, U.S. production of trusses increased, on average, SVo a year; trusses and prefabricated panels rose 9Vo, and EWP, 3.87o.

Ln2002,1,690 U.S. firms produced trusses and/or prefab panels at over 1,800 locations, primarily small businesses serving local markets. Comparatively, EWP are made by just 38 U.S. companies, and more than a third are large corporations that produce multiple products. The majority produce only glulams.

Due to consolidation and an increasing number of producers, the market share of the three largest EWP producers (Weyerhaeuser' s TrusJoist division, Louisiana-Pacific and Boise) reportedly fell from 837o rn 1991 to 74Vo in2OO2.

From 1997 to 2002, employment rose 7Vo in the EWP industry and 237o in the truss industry.

In 2001, about three-fourths of EWP and trusses were sold for residential, rather than commerical, appli-

cations.

Truss manufacturers did benefit from declining prices of lumber, their largest expense.

Most of the trusses were used for roofs:97o were for floors. Wall and floor panels increased from 5Vo to ll%o. I-joists accounted for roughly half of U.S. EWP production, laminated veneer lumber for 20-297o. and glulams for 26-34Vo.

Canada's shipments of wood structural building components increased during the study period. More than 90Vo of Canadian exports of structural components go to the U.S., with most of the remainder going to Japan. Employment at Canadian component manufacturing plants rose 9 .5Vo.

Of the roughly 300 wood truss plants in Canada, two-thirds are in British Columbia and the majority are small, family-owned, single-site facilities. Nearly all roof trusses made in Canada are made-to-order for accounts in the U.S.

Fewer but primarily larger companies produce EWP in Canada, although several are Canadian divisions of U.S. corporations. The study

identified nine producers of glulam, three of LVL, and 14 of I-joists. The largest is Weyerhaeuser.

Canadian glulam production increased 67Vo, l-joist output more than doubled, and LVL production more than quadrupled during the five year period.

Still, Canadian EWP production is a fraction of the U.S.'s. The U.S. produces l0 times more glulams, l0 times more LVL. and four times more I-joists than Canada.

Nevertheless. the EWP sector experienced more than its share of consolidation, investment, capacity growth and new entrants during the study period. Capacity was increased through improving equipment, expanding existing facilities, building new plants, and converting traditional lumber capacity to EWP-outstripping the increases in production as well as demand.

The study found technology, modernization of equipment, skill levels and labor costs to be similar in the U.S. and Canada. Canadian shippers did enjoy a competitive advantage from the 7.8Vo averuge depreciation of the Canadian dollar.

SERVICE, QUALITY, COMMITMENT

Not just words but a way of doing business!

J.M. Thomas was founded in 1981 with a simple strategy in mind. Provide a level of service, quality, and commitment to our customers that could not be matched. Those values have allowed us to become one of the leading distributors in the Intermountain region. And with our new distribution centers in Boise, Idaho, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, we are excited to bring our unique brand of service to these new areas.

Tired of the rega-sized distributors' uns'ifling4ess to meet your needs? Then it's time for you to exprience s€ryic,e, quality, and commitrnenl Doesn't your company deserw our conpany?

UMPQUA Valley Lumber Association held its annual Mill Week June 2526 in Roseburg, Or. (1)Dale McCormick, John Strader. (2)Kim & Steve Weisser. (3) Karen & Greg Quibell. (4) Joe Everhart, Mark Goodwin, Jim

Thompson. (5) Hardy & Chelle Vestal. (6) Marty Hufl, Mark Simon, Dennis Miller. (7) Steve & Christy McDowell. (8) Nick & Eric Ford. (9) Carolyn & Bob Crews. (10) Rob & Joan Brown. (11) Greg & Brooke Johnson. (12) John & Darlene Stembridge, Debra & Steve Swanson. (13) Peggy & Todd Lund, Nancy Lute. (14) Pat & Renetla Jaffuel, Betsy & Tom Clow. (15) Jelf Gould, Joe Robinson, Kurt Batey, Bon Tiller. (16) Ryan Monison, Dusty Hammack, Greg Sutton. (17) Erin & Brian Jones, Paul Nobmann. (18) John & Tracy Dean. (19) Greg Passmore, Bob Maurer. (20) Jeff Squires. (21) Liz Rutter, Donn Finn. (22) Rick Ray, Steve Bertsch. (23) Sam Bacogiannis. (24) Gary Pittman. (25) Eric Cooper, Gene Klohs. (26) Brigid Kennaday, Alice Briggs, Kris Lewis. (27) Nancy Daniels, Bill Elmore. (28) Jake Jones, Brad Myers. (29) Bernadette St. Onge Barnes, Jim & Fran Ramsey.

(More photos on the next page)

At Britt Lumber, we specialize in redwood fence posts, boards, rails, decking and balustersmade directly from the log in our modern sawmill. We're large enough to meet your customers' needs, yet smatt enough to care and provide the personal service you need.

MORE UMPOU A (continued from previous page): (1) Sondra & Ray Toni &.B.ruce pe^yq1d, (t0) Pete Martini, R9Oer,[1u99, (11)Timtewis' ea,oee. l2i wynn'Vu, 1licnaet-SvJiger. (Sl bnirby d llire voung. 1li David Miles. (!2) Brian.Jone?, R9*, K!9PIe! (13)Jo_e-Robinson' Kim Oonna a'(en ivtarkhain. (q nyan nioriis'oi. 101 X6vin Murray. (zi J.T. C.aldw-ell, Ron-Tilier. (!^a) Tim Hunt, Lori Lipman, Duanne Leavitts' (15) Taylor, John Ferguson, Obri porter. (8) Dixie Tibbets, Bob Kuester. (9) MarkSwinth. (16)LeeGreene.

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EXPERIENCED HARDWOOD LUMBER

Salesperson wanted. Progressive lumber company seeking outside salesperson. Generous commission schedule & medical benefits. Please send resumes to: Summit Hardwoods, Attn: Terie Lorentzen, 1415 E. Grand Ave.. Pomona. Ca. 91766, Fax to 909-469-1659, or call Mark Michie, (310) 638-0468.

SALES MANAGER & SALESPERSON

Anfinson Lumber Sales is growing! We need another experienced salesperson to help with inside and outside sales. We also need an experienced sales manager to lead our great team. We've been in business for over 49 years, and business is now better than ever. so come ioin us. Positions come with great benefirs/4(jlk. Send resume to ron@anfinson.com or Fax to 909-68 l -3566, attention Ron Orban.

OUTSIDE SALES: Reliable Wholesale Lumber Inc., Indusaial Division, is seeking an experienced softwood salesperson. Experience and background in sales to the industrial and manufacturing industries needed. We offer excellent benefits, and open territory. Please send resume to gkallas@rwli.net or Fax, attention George Kallas, to 626-452-8554. All inquiries and resumes will be strictly confidential.

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EXPERIENCED LUMBER TRADER WANTED

Great opportunity for experienced trader with steady accounts. 607o commission split for trader. Any product line. Relocation not necessary. Excellent office support, great credit, and financial strength. Call John at Lakeside Lumber Products, (480) 991-1777, for confi dential discussion.

PACIFIC STEEL AND SUPPLY is lookine for an outside sales representative experienceJ in selling building materials and reinforcing steel products. The territory is well established and includes the East Bay, Sacramento, and the Northem Sacramento Valley. We are filling the position due to promotions and retirements. Please mail or Fax your resume including commission/salary history to: PSS Sales Manager, P.O. Box 1548, San Leandro, Ca.945'17.Fax 5 l0-35 1 -5702.

FONTANA WHOLESALE LUMBER is looking for a customer service/sales/general office person. Must have current DMV printout. Please submit resume outlining qualifications and work history to HR Department, p.O. Box 1805, Turlock, Ca.95381 orFax209-6328349.

LOCAL LUMBER HAULING Sourhern

California roller bed truck & trailers

Derek Hardy, Gary Smith,

LeFebvre,

James Stribling.

E5lfi{3?T;lllfJ;1'Hf,3liil:

(7) Lonen

Uli Walther,

(8) Ben Kaczmarek, Mary Willard, Ryan Weaver, Don Boorman. (9) Larry Lindsay, Kim Pohl, Jeff Pinter. (10) Rodger Strandberg. (1 1) Ed Fox. (12) Albert Mickadeit. (13) Brian Hurdle, Dale Slate. Cami Waner. Lee

PCBC-The Western Building Show set up shop in San Francisco June 17-20. (1) Todd Kibtrom, Charlotte Wood, Dan Lahaie. (2) Bob Berch, lay BqQeg, Mark McLean. (3) Kristi Elsemore. (a) Robert Linke, Hotty Teter. (5) Phil Brune, John Taylor, Seamus O'Reilly, Ron Deckert. (6)

G(15) Bill Reavely, Matt Prince, C. Jay Dow, Sheldon Watson. (16) Fred James. (17) Jeff Baker, Pat Walsh, Wanen Brown. (18) Ken Joliffe. (19) Duane Engard, David Crandall, Haven Brown. (20) Kel[ Fredrickson, Lisa Perry. (More photos on the nert pagel

i MORE PCBC (continued from previous page):

(1) Durand Darbyshire, Bob Edwards. (2) Tom Kositzsky. (3) Dave Rupp. (a) Will Flores, Phil Lail. (5) Rich Geary, Frank Stewart. (6) Hiro Mukoh, Lane Kakimoto. (7) George Woods, Floyd Plummer. (8) Melissa & Scott Kassahn. (9) Cheryl Rubin, Paul Bodenhamer. (10) Les LeGaux, Frank Guarino, Kevin Brennan, (11) Jeff Wolgemuth, Frank Turnball, Glenn Mattice. (12) Jim wright, Gavin Taylor. (13) Bob Maurer, John Vavrosky. (14) Chris Grover, Charlie Jourdain.

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MODESTO

,(559].225-4727 .(5s9) 834-5500 ,(877) 23s-6873

Conrad Wood Preserving Co. ........................(800) 499-2662

Thunderbolt Wood Treating.(800) 826-8709 (209) 869-4561

REDDING / RED BLUFF

Gemini Forest Products..................................(530\ 223-7 440

Pacilic Wood Preserving................................(530) 824.9400

Shasta Cascade Forest-lndustries, Inc. ......,.,iS0Si Z+S-0S00

Siena-Pacific Industries ............................,....{530} 378-8000

Siskiyou Forest Products ....(800) 374-0210 (530) 938-2771

Trinity River Lumber Co. ..,...............,.............(530) 623-5561

Western Woods.....Ca. (800) 822.8157 U.S. (800) 824-4100

SACRAMENTO / STOCKTON AFEA

Abel Building Ma|eria|s.............................,.....(209) 466-3683

NEVADA

Sm JnmcFCo BAY ARil

Arch Wood Protection ............,....,.,......,..,...,..(530) 533.7814

BMD....................... ,......(800) 356-3001

Califomia Cascade Industries,....,.,.,....,......,,.(916) 736-3353

Califomia Forest Products Commission.........(530) 823.2363

Calilomia Lumber Inspection Service.............(209) 334-6956

Capitol Plywood...... .......(916) 922-8861

Conrad Wood Preserving...........................,...(800) 499-2662

Dorris Lumber & Mouldiil...(800) 827-582S (StOi +SZ.zSet

Holmes Lumber Co., Fred C. (Marysville)......(530) 743-3269

Hydra Re-Load Center (Warehouse) .............(530) 668-4034

Kelleher Corp. ...............(916) 929.1792

Louisiana-Pacilic (Rocklin) ..(800) 348-1400 (S16) 624-4525

M&M Builders Supp|y........,......,.........,.....,.....(209) 835-4172

Pacific MDF Products.............,................. ......(8001 472-2874

Polywood Products.. ......(530) 626-4221

Siskiyou Forest Products.....(800) 695-0210 (530) 666-1991

Stockton Wholesale .......(209) 946-0282

Universal Forest Products..............................(209) 982-0825

waldron Forest Products,.,.,......,.......,............(916) 966-0676

Western Woods, Inc. ..........,................,..........(866) 252.4596

Weyerhaeuser Building Materia|s...................(877) 235-6873

SANTA ROSA AREA

Atessco, |nc..,......... .......(707\5/.2-1244

Capital Lumber Co. .......(707) 433-7070

Kelleher Lumber Co .......(41 5) 454-8861

Morgan Creek Forest Products......................(800) 464-1601 (707) 836-7000

Nu Forest Products.........,.,.,(800) 371-0637 (707) 433-3313

UKIAH / WILLITS

Cal Coast Wholesale Lumber, Inc........,.........(707) 468-0141

Westem Woods, Inc........................,.,..,..,......(800) 974-1661

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LAS VEGAS

Weyerhaeuser Building Ma|eria|s..............,.,.,(877) 235-6873

RENO / CARSON CITY AREA Capitol Plywood...... .......(7751329-4494

Nevada Wood Preserving ..............................(775') 577 -2000

Weyerhaeuser Building Materials..........,.,......(877) 235-6873

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Coos Head Forest Products...........................(800) 343-3388

Gemini Foresl Products...........................,......{541 ) 485'7578

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FERNDALE

Allweather Wood Treaters..............................(800) 637-0992

SEATTLE / TACOMA AREA

Boise Distrrbution (Woodinville)................ ......(425) 486-7 477

Capital LumberCo. .......\253]'779-5077

Golding Sullivan Lumber Sa|es,,,.,.,.,...,.........(360) 681 -7444

Hardel Mutual Plywood C0.............................(800) 562-6344

Kelleher Corp, ...............(206) 735-5780

Lumber Products..... ......(800) 677-6967

l\4cFarland Cascade, .....(800) 426-8430

Pacific Lumber Inspection Bureau..................(253) 835-3344

Simpson Timber Cb ..,......(206) 224-5000

Jasper Wood Products............................,,.....(541) 988-1 127

McFarland Cascade .....,1800) 426-8430

McKenzie Forest Products.,...........................(800) 773-9329

Rosboro Lumber...... ......(541)746-8411

Seneca Sawmill Co. ......(541) 689-7950

Western Woods, Inc, ,.,............................,......(888) 557-91 99

Weyerhaeuser Building Materia|s...................(877) 235-6873

MEOFORD / GRANTS PASS

Allweather Wood Trealers..............................(800) 759-5909

Burns Lumber Co. ... ......(800) 331-0831

Swanson-Superior Foresl Products....,..........(541) 935-3010

Waldron Forest Products........................,..,,..,(541 ) 471-8891

McMINNVILLE i C0RVALLIS / SALEM

R0ya1Pacific1ndustries.,.,.,,...........................(503)434-5450

Weyerhaeuser Co. (Albany)..,........................(541) 926-777 1

Universal Forest Products (Woodburn)........,.(503) 226-6240

GREATER PORTLAND AREA

Adams Lumber, 1nc..............(800) 298-4222 (503) 245-1796

coos Head Forest Products..........................,,877\ 922-2213

Lumber Products..... ......(800) 926-8231

Weyerhaeuser Co, ........(509) 928-1414

VANCOUVER

Allweather Wood Treaters (Washougal) ........(800) 777-8134

Boise Distribution ..........(360) 693-0057

ExteriorWood, Inc.......................................,.,(360) 835-8561

Western Wood Preservers Institute................{800) 729-9663

OREGON

Cascade Forest Gr0up...................................(503) 636-8633

Cascade Warehouse ...........(888) 292-2687 (503) 363-2483

Collins Pine Co.,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.....(800) 758-4566 (503) 227-121 9

Hampton Lumber Sales C0.....,..,...................(503) 297-7691

Kayu International .........(503) 557-7296

LJB Lumber Sa|es...............(800) 552-5627 (503) 620-5847

Louisiana-PacificC0rp............................,...,..(503)221-0800

Lumber Producls,.,,, ...,,.{800) 926-7103

[,4CD N,4echanical Services..,(800) 523-5287 (503) 229-1 100

Pacific Wood Preservin9 ....................,,,.........(503) 287-9874

Western Wood Products Association........,..,.(503) 224-3920

BEND

Bright Wood Corp. (Madras)

Universal Forest Products............ ..........(s41) 47 5-2234 ..........(s41 ) 389-8000

COOS BAY / NORTH BEND

Conrad Forest Products.......(800) 356-71 46 (541 ) 756-2595

Coos Head Forest Products,,.....,,,.................(800) 872-3388

EUGENE / SPRINGFIELD

Baxter. J.H......................., .(s41 ) 689-3020 ,(866) 686-3009

Burns Lumber Co. Pressure

Weyerhaeuser Building Materials...................(877) 235-6873

ROSEBURG

C&D Lumber Co. (Riddle) .............................,(541) 874 2241

Douglas County Forest Products ...................(541) 957-0206

Herbert Lumber Co. (Riddle)....,..,.,.,,.,...........\541) 874'2236

Johnson Lumber Co., D.R....................,....,....(541) 87 4'2231

Keller Lumber Co. ........,(541) 672-6528

Roseburg Forest Products .............................(800) 347-7260

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2003WE'BE BIGGER TIIAIII EVER

rrcn though domestic and world €vents have had a profuund effect on our industry as well as many others orrcr the past two years, Anftnson Lumber has stayed the oourse. Bycontinuing to provide the highet qualityof ffnished and unfinished lumber, erpanding ow product lines, and maintalning our verT high senie standards, we haveactuallysena 1O7o growthrateinsales overthisperiod"

Callustodayand disoverwhywecan saywlthpride, "AnfinsonLumber, wtrcrequality isageless."