Merchant Magazine - August 2003

For nine decades, Dixieline lumber Company has steadily grown to be the gianl wholesale and retailsupplier of lumber and building materials it is today!

A high standard of customer service, quality products and competitive prices allow Dixieline lo service the needs of Southern California builders, contractors and homeowners.

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Serving building products retailers and wholesale distributors in 13 Western states-Since 1922 August

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A day in the life

One of the great pleasures of my job is to get out several times a month and meet people in the industry. As we move into meeting season, I urge you all to take every opportunity to attend your association meetings, mill weeks, outings, open houses, trade show events, etc. These are the ties that bind this great industry we work in. I can say for myself, in addition to meeting great people, I learn a tremendous amount. The effort and cost that go into putting these events together beg your support.

I had an interesting time this month. I went to San Francisco for the Western Building Show-and

probably should have stayed in bed under the covers for two days. In the first hour of the show, I fell from the third step of a prospective advertiser's booth. I performed an unimpressive swan dive worth no more than a 4.8, and landed prostrate on the floor, looking up at a startled marketing manager. Now while I was thinking advertising space, he was thinking lawsuit. Unbowed, bloody legs and all, I carried on, at least trying to give the impression of professionalism.

Later that day, I got off the hotel shuttlebus and proceeded into the lobby searching for my wallet. Quickly realizing I had left it on the

shuttle, I raced out to see the bus sitting at the next light. With my camera on one shoulder and my camera bag on the other, I began chasing after the bus. Within 30 yards the light changed and off it went. I did my film stuntman routine running through and against the traffic lights in Union Square, jumping over and around cars, as my bus slowed for the next light. When I approached within 20 yards, off it went again. Two lights later, and a half a mile from where I started, one overweight publisher, minus 5 lbs. of sweat, banged on the door of the bus. The driver, noting my crazed panting, assumed I was a wino or pan handler, and began to drive off, until a passenger asked him to stop and open the door for me. My wallet was under the seat where I left it.

Next morning, my passion for food overcame me, and I went down to Fisherman's Wharf. On the way back, I stopped to order a crepe from a street vendor. Back at the parking lot, I couldn't find my parking ticket. I finally located it-lying in the street, three blocks back at the crepe stand.

On the other hand, I have to say that the Mill Week I attended in the Umpqua Valley the following week just reminded me how lucky I am to do what I do. As part of the entertainment, the event included a wonderful trip on jet boags down the Rogue River through the most beautiful scenery imaginable. Picture 50-seat jet boats doing wheelies, at full speed, in the middle of the river. I have never heard so much laughter, although any one of us could have won a wet T-shirt competition.

I hope you all block out at least a few days vacation over the summer, and enjoy what seems to be the first good consistent bout of weather of the year in most of the country. Business seems good-let it continue. Get out and meet your industry friends. Have a sreat summer.

Certified Forest Products Buyer's Guide

Western U.S.

rd;;d Miiia Lumber, Ukiah, ca. (707) 468-5486

Almquist Lumber, Blue Lake, Ca. (707) 668-5652

American Building Supply, Sacramento,6.. (916) 503-4100

Ashton lndustries, 0ntario, Ca. (909) 947 -S2BB

Baskins Foresl Products, Redding, Ca. (61 9) 463-3977

Bennett Lumber Co., Guy, Clarkston, Wa. (509) 758-5558

Bennett Lumber Producls, Princeton, ld. (208) 875'1321

Beronio Lumber Co., San Francisco, 93.. (415) 824_4300

Big Creek Lumber Co., Davenport, 66.. (831) 457-5015

Blencowe & Associates, Ft. Bragg, 6.. (707) 961-1300

Boise, Boise, td.. (208) 384-6'161

Brunkow Hardwood Corp., Nelson, Wi.. (715) 673-4343

Builders Alliance, Bellingham, Wa. (360) 738'9000

Burgess Lumber, Redwood Valley, Ca. , (7071 485'8072

Caffalf Bros. Forest Products, Wilsonville, Or. (800) 547-2019

Calitornia Cedar Products, Stockton, Ca.. (209) 944-5800

California Redwood products, San Bernadino, 63.. (909) 392_0047

Calvert Co., Vancouver, yy6. (360) 693-0971

Capital Lumber Co., Healdsburg, Ca. (909) 591-4861

Carter Holt Harvey Wood Products, Tigard, Or. (503) 598'4708

Cascade Hardwood, Chehalis, Wa. (800) 228-3065

Cascadia Forest Goods, Eugene, Or. , (5411 485-4477

Castle Doors, Ontario, Ca.. (909) 481-1004

Collins Fremont Sawmill, Lakeview, Or.. (800) 329'1219

Collins Pine (Almanor Forest), Portland, Or. (800) 329-1219

Collins products, Klamath Falls, Or.. (S41)gg5_3303

Columbia Basin Hardwoods, pilot Rock, 91.. (541) 443-2261

Golumbia Forest Products, Portland,0r.. (800) 547-4261

Columbia River Hardwood, Vancouver, Wa.. (360) 996_9884

-Co,m,ad Forest Prod,ucts, North Ben.d, Qr (541) 756-2595

Del Mar International, La Jolla,96.. (858) 551_8865

Disdero Lumber. Clackamas, Or.. (503) 239-8888

Do+Able Products. Chino, Ca.. (909) 590-4444

Dorris Lumber & Moulding, Sacramento, 63.. (916) 452-7531

Earthsource, Oakland, Ca.. (866) 549-9663

East Fork Lumber, Nonrray, 91.. (541) 572-5732

Ecoforestry Institute, Glendale, Or.. (541) 832-2578

Ecolorestry Management, Port Orford,91.. (541) 332-7923

EcoTimber, San Rataet, Ca. (888) 801_0855

Edensaw Woods, port Townsend, yys. (800) 745_3336

El & El Wood Products, Chino, Ca.. (909) 548'62'19

Endura Wood Products, Portland, Or. (503) 233'7090

Environmental Home Center, Seattle, Wa.. (800) 281_9785

Escon Corp., Commerce, Ca. (562) 927-3456

Evergreen Ecoforestry, Deming, Wa.. (360) 592'3123

Fox Manufacturing Co., Albuquerque, N.M.. (800) 760-1582

Fritch Forest products, Snohomish, Wa.. (360) 668_5839

G.A. Jones Lumber Co., Murphy, Or.. (541) 862-7208

Gazebo Works Too, Cenkal Point, Or. (541 ) 664'2000

General Wood & Veneers, pico Rivera, Ca. (888) 327_4458

GN Plywood, Bellingham, yy3.. (360) 733-3960 Golden State Flooring, San Francisco, Ca

Greenwood lnternational, Portland, Or. (503)222-3022

Halex Corp., Pomona, Ca. (909) 622-3537

Haley Bros., Buena Park, Ca.. (714) 670-2112

Hampton Atfiliates, Portland, Or. (503) 203-6547

Hardwood Industries, Tualatin, Or.. (503) 692-6620

Hardwoods, Inc., Livermore, Ca. (925) 455-5858

Harwood Products, Branscomb, Ca., 007\ 984-6181

Hayward Lumber, l\,4onterey, Ca.. (800) 640-1959

Heppner Hardwoods, Azusa, Ca. (626) 969-7983

Heritage Lumber, Boise. ld.. (208) 331-3536

Hull-Oakes Lumber Co., Monroe. Or. (541\ 424-3112

| & E Lath Mill. Philo, Ca.. (707) 895-3380

ldaho Cedar Sales, Troy, ld.. (208) 835-2161

ldaho Timber Corp., Boise, ld (208) 377-3000

Indowood Forest Products, Portland, Or, (360) 944-7583

Intermountain-Orient, Boise, Id.. (208) 384-5600

Jeld-Wen-Moulding & Millwork Division, Bend, Or.. (541)312-5102

Johnson International, Kent, Wa. (253) 479-9900

Kaster's Kustom Cutting, Mulino, Or. (503) 829-4167

Kelleher Corp., Mira Loma, Ca. (909) 360-1880

Kelly-Goodwin Co., Everett, Wa. (800) 869-7199

KLC International, Lake Oswego, Or. (503) 699-8685

Konkolville Lumber Co., Orofino, td. , (208) 476-4597

Landmark Bldg. Products, Rancho Cucamonga, Ca.. (909) 484-5870

Lane Stanton Vance Lumber, Industry, Ca, (626) 968-8331

Longview Fibre Co., Longview. Wa. (360) 425-1550

LP Corp., Portland, 0r. (208) 762-1 640

Lumbermens, Olympia, Wa. (360) 350-3105

Lumber Products, Tualatin, 0r. (503) 692-3322

Magellan Group, The, Poulsbo, Wa. , (360\779-9275

Maher Forest Products, Mercer lsland, Wa, (206) 232-8390

Marysville Forest Products, Marysville , Ca. (503) 749-0121

McClellan Mountain Ranch, Bridgeville, 63 (707) 777-3991

Menasha Forest Products Corp., North Bend, Or. (541) 756-1 193

Mendocino Forest Products Co., Calpella, Ca, (707) 485-6800

Mendocino Forest Products, Ukiah, Ca. (707) 468-143i

Meyer Moulding & Millwork, Modesto, Ca. (209) 522-2288

Montbleau & Associates. San Diego, Ca. (800) 238-0305

Mt. Taylor Millwork. lVilan. N.M.. (505) 287-9469

Neiman Sawmills, Hulett, Wy. , (307\ 467-5252

New World Millwork. Sedalia, Co. (303) 791-9003

Nord Door, Everett, Wa. , (425) 259-9292

North American Wood Products, Portland, Or.. (503) 620-6655

Northern Hardwoods, Santa Clara, Ca. (408) 727-2211

North Pacific croup, Portland, Or.. (503) 872-3544

Northwest Door & Sash, Springfield, Or.. (541) 744.0150

Northwest Pine Sales, Portland, Or.. (503) 223-1628

Northwest Wood Specialties, Portland, Or, (503) 292-0716

Oregon-Canadian Forest Products, North Plains, Or. (503) 647-501 1

Oregon Overseas Timber Co., Bandon, Or. , (541)347-4419

OrePac Building Products, Wilsonvilte, Or. (503) 685-5471

Pacitic Architectural Wood Products, Portland, Or. (503) 284-0024

Pacific Lumber Co., Scotia, Ca. (707) 764-2222

Plum Creek, Columbia Falls, Mt. (406) S92-6235

Plywood Tropics USA, Portland, Or. , (503\222-1622

Pope & Talbot, Portland, 0r. r (503) 228-91 61

Potlatch Corp., Spokane, Wa.. (509) 835-1S00

Precision Lumber Co., Portland, Or. (503) 684-6281

Redwood Empire Sawmill, Cloverdale, Ca. (707) 894-4241

Riley Creek Lumber Co., Laclede, ld. (208\263-7574

RLF lnternational, Lake Oswego, Or.. (503) 636-4202

Rosboro Lumber Co., Springfield, Or.. (5a1) 746-84i1

Roseburg Forest Products, Roseburg, Or.. (720) 851-1870

Sauder Moldings, Ferndale, Wa.. (360) 384-4774

Seneca Jones Timber Co., Eugene, Or. ' (541 ) 689-1 231

Siena Cedar Products, Marysville, Ca.'(530) 741-8090

Siena Forest products, Tena Bella, Ca, (559) 535_4893

Sierra Lumber Manutacturers, Stockton, Ca.' (209) 943'7777

Siena-Pacitic Industries, Anderson, Ca.. (530) 378-8000

Signature Development, Enumclaw, Wa.. (360) 825-9000

Simpson Investment Co., Shelton, Wa (360) 427'4905

Siskiyou Lumber Products, Woodland, Ca.'(800) 695-0210

Standard Structures, Santa Rosa, Ca.'(800) 862-4936

Stimson Lumber Co., Portland, Or, (503) 222-1676

Sunset Moulding Co., Yuba City, Ca. (800) 824-5888

Tali-Pak, Hopland, 64. , (707|r 7 44-1103

Taraca Pacific, San Fancisco, Ca. (415) 765'0422

TDM Co., Federal Way, Wa, (253) 929-1575

TEWA Mouldings, Albuquerque, N.M. (800) 821-3769

Three Rivers Timber, Kamiah, ld. (208) 935-2964

Thunderbird Forest Products, Sacramento, Ca. ' (91 6) 381-4200

Timberline International, Bend, Or,. (541) 617_5877

Timber Products Co., Springfield, Or. ' (5a1) 747'4577

TimberWeld Manutacturing, Billings, Mt.' (800) 548-7069

Tomen America. San Francisco, Ca, (415) 536-3421

Tree Products Hardwoods, Eugene, Or. ' (541 ) 689-851 5

Trinity Engineering, Rohnert Park, Ca.'(707) 585-2959

Tubafo. Mill, Morton, Wa. (360) 496-6777

Unity Forest Products, Yuba City, 63. (800) 248-4940

Universal Forest Products, Stockton, Ca.'(209) 982-0825

Universal Forest Products, Woodburn, Or. '(503) 226'6240

Western Moulding Cos., Salt Lake City, Ut.'(949) 723-6165

Western Panel Manufa-cturing, Eugene, Or.' (541 ) 461 -0767

Western Woods, Inc., Chico, Ca, (800) 822_9157

Western Wood Structures, Tualatin, Or.'(503) 692-6900

Westwood Forest products, Everett, Wa. (425) 259-3836

Weyerhaeuser Co., Federal Way, Wa. ' (253) 924'2345

Whitethorn Construction, Whitethorn, 6s. (707) 986_7412

Willits Redwood Co., Willits, Ca.'(707) 459-4549

Windfall Lumber, Olympia, Wa.. (360) 352'2250

Woodceilings, Veneta, Or. (541 ) 935-9663

Wood Mill, The, Willits, Ca. , (7071 468-7967

The Green Building Boom

When one thinks of "green building," most people tend to think of things such as energy efficient lighting, increased water efficiency, integrated recycling centers, and more "pleasant" work atmospheres for employees. What is often overlooked, and has become a very important issue, is the wood used in building and construction processes, and how this directly translates into forest conservation.

Thanks to the Leadership in EnergY & Environmental Design program of the US Green Building Council, there has been a definite surge in the specification of Forest Stewardship Council-certified wood for use in commercial construction projects. The program is a commercial building design guideline and third-party

certification tool that aims to "improve occupant well-being, environmental performance and economic returns of buildings using established and innovative practices, standards and technologies."

Under the system, Credit 7 in the Materials & Resources category addresses the issue of certified wood, with the intent of encouraging environmentally responsible forest management. The requirements for the credit are to use a minimum of 50Vo wood-based materials and products that are FSC-certified.

A central component of the LEED program is the tracking and documentation of materials used in the building project. In the case ofthe certified wood credit, this involved documentation of wood purchase invoices and FSC Chain-

of-Custody certificates from suppliers' To help organize and ease the process, the Certified Wood & Paper Association has developed a project toolkit that explains the wood related credits (including other credits dealing with recycled and reclaimed wood), as well as providing sample documentation forms and invoices.

This trend is not just in commercial construction-residential construction is also beginning to go "green" as well, and opening up new markets for FSC suppliers. For example, in 2000, builder KB Home agreed to work with the nonprofit Natural Resources Defense Council to eliminate their use of wood that comes from what NRDC considers to be endangered forests.

Midwest / Great

Action Flooring Systems, Mercer, Wi. (800) 746-3512

Algoma Hardwoods, Algoma, Wi. (800) 678-8910

American Millwork Corp., Elkhart, In. (574) 295-4138

Architectural Forest Products, Two Rivers, Wi.. (920) 793-4404

Bemjs Manufacturing, Crandon, Wi. (71 5) 478-3335

CeccoTrading. Milwaukee, y1; (414) 445-8989

Central Wisconsin Woodworking, Wausau, Wi. (7i5) 675-4491

Cerlified Wood Products, Minnetonka, Mn. (612) 868-9934

Challinor Wood Products, Wilmette, ll. (947) 256-gg28

Colonial Craft, Roseville, Mn.. (800) 727-5187

Communig Forestry Resource, Minneapolis, yn.. (612) 870-34'15

Connemara Woodwork, Chicago Heights, ll. (708) 754-Z1OB

Crone Lumber Co., Martinsville, In. (765) 342-1 160

Devereaux Sawmill, Pewamo, Mi.. (517) 593-2552

Eggers lndustries, Two Flivers, Wi. (920) 793-135i Empire Co., The, Zeeland, Mi. (800) 253-9000

Endeavor Hardwoods, Lyndon Station, Wi.. (608) 666-2446

Hedstrom Lumber, Grand lr/arais, Mn.. (218) 387.2995

Hetitage Door, Canlon, Mi.. (877) 414-7400

House of Fara, La Porte, In.. (219) 362-8544

H-Window. Ashland, Wi.. (715) 685-2793

Living Forest Cooperative, Ashland, Wi.. (71S) 682-0007

Marion Plywood Corp., Marion, Wi.. (715) 754-5231

Marshtield Door Systems, Marshlietd, Wi. (800) 869-3667

Midwest Hardrruood Corp., Maple Grove, 1i1n (763) 425-B7OO

Midwest Veneer & Pressing, Wyoming. Mn.. (651) 462-4399

Muench Woodwork, Chicago Heights, ll.. (708) 754-2108

Nagel Lumber Co., Land O'Lakes, Wi. (715) 547-336i

Nicolet Hardwoods Corp., Laona, Wi. , (l1S) 674-2811

Northfand Cabinets, Maple Grove, yn (763) 424-3945

O'Keete, Inc., River Falls, Wi,. (715) 425-8981

Owens Forest Products, Duluth, lvln. (800) 346-1461

Precision Moulding Co., Franklin Park, ll. (800)232.7667

Rajala Cos., Minneapolis, lr/n.. (888) 400-5918

Rich Lumber Co., Beardstown, lt. , (2i7) 323-i718

Riemeier Lumber Co., Cincinnati, Oh.. (b13) 641-7416

Saunders Wood Specialties, Park Falls, Wi. (715) 762-39'1 6

Scherer Brothers, Minneapolis, 1'1n (612) 627-0624

Snowy Pine Retorestation, Browerville, Mn. (320) 594-6317

Stewart's Forest Products, St. Paut, Mn. (651 ) 645-8266

Sustainable Forest Products. Newberry, Mi.. (906) 293-4275

T & D Thompson, Laurelville, Oh. (740) 332-8515

Tom's Quality Millwork, Campbeilsport, Wi. (920) 533-4860

Tveit Logging & Lumber, Palisade, Mn.. (218) B4S-225s

VKW Hardwoods, Grand Rapids, [/i (61 6) 532-3678

VT Indushies, Holstein, la.. (712) 368-4381

Waddell Manufacturing, Stow, Oh.. (330) 923-3303

Webster Indushies, Bangor, Wi. (800) 284-2173

Woodcraft Architectural Millwork, Urbandale, la. (515) 253.9663

Wood Development Corp., Sidnaw, Mi.. (906) 355-2356

Woodland Forest Products, Oakdale, Mn. (651 ) 7'14-8100

Woodshop of Avon, Albany, Mn. (320) 845-7141

Southern U.S.

ACMI, Inc.. Albany, Ga.. (229) 888-3303

All American Supply Co., Miami, Fl. (305) 255-7783

Amex International, San Antonio, l; (800) 451-9610

Anderson Tully Engineered Wood, Vicksburg, Ms. (601 ) 636-3876

Anderson Tully Lumber Co., Vicksburg, Ms. (601) 629-6726

Anthony Forest Products Co., El Dorado, Ar. (800) g56-2372

Arch International, Miami, Fl. (305) 593-6920

Argo Fine lmport, Metairie, La.. (504) 828-0943

Bibler Bros. Lumber Co., Russelville, 41 (479) 968.4986

Bowater Inc., Greenville, S.C.. (864) 271'7733

Burns, Morris & Stewart, Nacogdoches, l;. ' (800) 657-2239

Chesapeake Hardwood Products, Chesapeake, Va.' (757) 543-1 601

C/K lnternational. Durham. N.C. (919) 956-7781

Clarke Veneets & Plywood, Jackson, Ms. ' (601 ) 366'0331

Claude Howard Lumber Co., Statesboro, Ga. ' (601 ) 735-5038

Columbia Forest Products, Old Fort, N.C. '(800) 438-6069

Culp Lumber Co., H.W., New London, N.C. ' (704) 463-7311

Decra Mo,ld, Oklahoma City, 0r {_AO0) 6544535

Demopolis Hickory Mill, Demopolis, Al.'(334) 285-3420

DLH Nordisk, Greensboro, N.C. (336) 210-6256

ECMD, North Wilkesboro, N C.. (336) 677'5976

Eucatex of North America, Aflanta, Ga. , (404) 443_2209

Franklin Timber Co.. Bude, Ms. (601 )384-5826

Georgia-Pacitic Corp., Atlanta, Ga. (800) 285-4393

Georgia Pacific Corp., Savannah, Ga.'(912) 963-2408

Gilman Building Products, Yulee, Fl.. (904) 548'1000

Granite Hardwoods, Granrte Falls, N.C.. (800) 841_0740

Gulf S-tates Paper Corp., Tusgqloosa, {1 1 (205) 553-6200

Hankins, Inc., Ripley, gs.. (888) 837-9286

Hanis-Tarkett, Johnson City, Tn, (423) 979-3761

Henry County Hardwoods, Paris, Tn.'(731) 642-4181

Hogan Hardwoods, Ruston, La.. (800) 255-5460

Huber Engineered Woods, Charlotte, N.C. (800) 933'9220

Hughes Hardwood Intl., Collinswood, Tn.. (931) 724'6258

Indushial Pine Products, Newberry, S.C. '(803) 276'91 18

International Specialties, Germantown, 1n.' (901) 755'2640

Jasper Lumber Co., Jasper, Al. (800) 372'8081

J.,M. Jones_Lumber Co., Natchez, Ms. (6O,1) 442-7471

J. W. Jones Lumber Co., Elizabeth City, N.C. '(252)771-2497

Kitchens Bros. Mtg. Co., Utica, y5.. (601) 885-6001

Lampe & Malphrus Lumber, Smithfield, N.C.'(919) 934-6152

Lo Brothers & Associates, Lilburn, Ga.. (770) 931_3252

Magnolia Forest Products, Homestead, Fl.'(305) 245'3651

Martco, Alexandria, La. (31 8) 483-3826

Masonite Corp., Tampa, Fl. (800) 663'3667

Mathews & Roberts, Marietta, Ga. (651 ) 330.8784

McShan Lumber Co.. McShan, Al.. (800) 882-3712

Growing Tomorrow's Forests TodaY

Since it was unvbiled in 1995, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative program has grown to trecorne oneof the world's largest sustainable forestry and certification programl. It promotes the perpetual growing arid harvesting of trees as well as the long-term protection of wildlife, plants, soil and water quality.

More than 136 million acres of forest-lands in North America are enrolled in the program, 96 million of which have been independently third-party certified to conform to the SFI Standard. The program has over 200 participants.

While sustaining a healthy supply of trees makes good business sense for everyone in the supply chain, SFI has ensured a long-term commitment to sus-

tainable forestry by establishing an independent governing body of environmentalists, academics. and industry leaders called the Sustainable Forestry Board.

As an independent; non-Profit grouP, the board manages the Standard, as well as the pfogram's third-party certification process, dispute resolution, and quality control, while continuously working to refine and improve those efforts. Recent refinements to the Standard have led to more stringertt policies and standards for wildlife protection, improved water and air quality, slimination of illegal logging, protection of imperiled forests, and the promotion of best management practices on lands not under SFI panicipant control.

More specifically, companies seeking SFI certification must now develop and implement plans to protect ecological communities, biodiversity hotspots, and major nopical wilderness areas in forests worldwide, based in part on information obtained from organizations such as the Nature Conservancy's Natureserve.

As the board continues to evaluate and refine the SFI Standard. with input from forestry experts, conservation groups, landowners, governments, participating members, customers, and the general public, the ultimate payoff will be productive, responsibly managed forests that assure a reliable and affordable supply of paper, pulp. lumber, and wood products for generations to come.

Moulding Associates, Wylie, Tx, (972) 487-6680

New South Lumber, Marion, S.C, (843) 423-1385

Northfand Corp., LaGrange, Ky., (50212221a4

Palriot Timber Products lntl., Greensboro, N.C. (336) 2gg-775s

Penrod Co., Virginia Beach, Va., (757\ 498-01 86

Phoenix Millworks, Beaumont, Tx.. (800) 531-7644

Pollard Lumber Co., Appling, Ga, (706) 541-1343

Rayonier Inc., Jacksonville, p| (904) 357-9100

Robinson Lumber Co., New Orleans, La.. (504) 895-6377

Rutland Lumber Co., Collins, Ms. (601) 76b-8892

Shuqualak Lumber Co., Shuqualak, trls. (662) t9g-4528

Sincol US, Opa Locka, Fl.. (800) 992-0397

Southern Lumber Co., Jackson, Ms. (60.1) 362-0019

Stanley Lumber Products, Waynesboro, l\4s. (800) 851-6336

States Industries, Mocksville, N.C. (336) 751-b3BB

Streuli Sales, Colfax. N.C, (800) 234-4445

Suwannee Lumber Co., Cross City, Fl. (352) 498-3363

T & S Hardwoods, Sylva, N.C. , (478\ 454-3421

Temple Inland Forest Products. Diboll, Tx. (936) 829-6531

Thompson Sales Co., Greensboro, N.C.. (336) 373-1117

Triple Crown Building Products, San Antonio, Tx.. (210) 225-3711

U.S. Lumber Group, Marietta, Ga. (770) 956-7406

Vaughan & Bushnell Mfg., Walnut Ridge, Ar. (870) 886-3525

Woodgrain Millwork, Shepherdsville, Ky. (800) 452-3801

Wrenn Brothers, Siler City, 11 g (919) 742-3329

Northeast U.S.

Adirondack Hardwoods, Saranac. N.Y.. (518) 293-S424

A.E. Sampson & Son, Wanen, Me. (800) 769-6196

Alan Mcllvain Co., Marcus Hooks, Pa.. (610) 485-6600

Aflegheny Millwork, Lawrence, Pa., (724) 873-8700

Allegheny Mt. Hardwood Flooring, Emlenton, pa., (t24\ 867-944'1

Allegheny Wood Products, Petersburg, W,V. (304) 2S7.j}g2

American Wood Mouldings, Hanover, Md. (800) 638-4200

Anderson Lumber Co., Kane, Pa. (814) 837-9695

Baillie Lumber Co., Hamburg, N.Y (716) 649-2950

Barnes Millwork, Pittsburgh, Pa.. (913) 661-1679

Beaman Lumber, Winchester, N.H.. (603) 239-4558

Bingaman & Son Lumber Co., Kreamer, Pa. (570) 374-1 1 0B

Blue Triangle Hardwoods, Everett, Pa. (81 4) 652-91 1 1

Capitol USA, Fairless Hills, Pa. (215) 736-3924

Champlain Hardwoods, Essex Junction, yt (802) B7B-5000

Chesapeake Plywood, Baltimore, Md. (41 0) 244-OOS'

C. J. Charles Lumber, New Providence, Pa.. (717\ 786-3109

Collins Pine-Kane Hardwood, Kane, Pa.. (Bi4) 837-6941

Downes & Reader Hardwood, Stoughton, Ma (336) 329-7502

Firth Maple Products, Spartansburg, Pa.. (81a) 654-7265

Fletcher Challenge Forests. Hanover. Md, (410) 850-5433

Forestworld Group, Rutland, Vt.. (800) 468-6139

Gagnon Lumber, Pittslord, Vt.. (802) 483-6550

G.H. Evarts & Co., West Springfield, N.H. (603) 769-4525

Greenheart-Durawoods, Merchantville, N.J. (800) 783-7220

Green River Lumber. Great Barrrngton, y3.. (4'13) 528-9000

Growney Construction, Shoreham, Vt. (802) 997-7921

Hancock Land Co., Casco, Me. , Q07\ 627-7748

Hancock Lumber Co., Casco, Me. , Q07\ 627-7606

Hancock Timber, Boston, Ma. (61 7) 747-1 600

Herrick Millworks, Contoocook, N.H.. (603) 746-5092

HHP, lnc., Henniker, N.H.. (603) 428-3298

Hird Blaker, Bronx, N.Y. (718) 665-3434

Hull Forest Products, Pomfret Center, Ct. (800) 353-3331

International Mill Sales Corp., Sharon Springs, N.y.. (518) 234-0179

International Paper, Stamford, Ct.. (203) 541-8000 A

lTL, Ridgeway, Ps.. (814) 776'1743

Koenig Cedar Co., South Burlington, Vt (802) 862-5642

Lashway Lumber, Williamsburg, Ma.. (413) 268-7685

Lewis Lumber Products, Hillsgrove, Pa.. (800) 233-8450

Maine Ornamental Woodworkers, Eliot, I/e.. (800) 556-8449

Maine WoodNet, East Wilton, 1v1s. (207) 645_2400

Maine Woods Co., Portage, [4e. (207) 435-4393

McDowell Lumber Co., Crosby, Pa. (814)887-2717

Meadwestvaco Corp., Stamford, Ct.. (334) 448-6336 A

Mielach Woodwork, Edison, N.J. (732) 287-1'100

MMC Millwork, Albany, N,Y.. (518) 465-4109

Monadnock Forest Products, Jaffrey, N.H.. (800) 639-6031 A

Morris Brothers Lumber Co., Venus, Pa.. (814) 354-7301

MTM Industries, Milford, Ct.. (203) 878-1414

Northland Forest Products, Kingston, N,H.. (603) 642-3665

Payne Enterprises, Kane, Pa. (814) 837-7200

Pine Creek Lumber Co., Mill Hall, Pa. , (570\726-7755

Pomeroy Lumber, Nineveh, N.Y. (607) 693-2690

Premium Plywood Products, Guilderland Centet, 11,y ' (518) 861-5492

Red Rock Enterprises, Friendsville, Md.. (301) 746-5515

Refcon, W. Haverstraw, N.Y. (845) 786-5500

Rex Lumbe. Co., Acton, [,i]a. (800) 343_0567

Robbins Lumber Inc., Searsmont, lvle,. (800) 287-5067

Rossi American Hardwoods, Cromwell, Ct (860) 632'3500

Salamanca Lumber Co., Salamanca, N Y. (71 6) 945-481 0

S.A.W. Mill, Morrisville, Vt.. (802) BBB-2700

Sieling & Jones, New Freedom, Pa.. (717lr 235-7931

Stark Mountain Woodworking, New Haven, Vt,. (802) 453-5549

Thompson Mahogany Co., Philadelphia, pa,. (215) 624-1866

Union Maya ltza, Kutztown, ps.. (610) 683-6383

Weaber, fnc., Lebanon, pa., (717) 967-2212

West Hills WoodsWork, Lincoln, Vt. (802) 453-5916

Wheeland Lumber Co., Liberty, Pa. (570\324-6042

Wood Flooring International, Delran, N.J.. (856) 764-2501

y.E.W., Cornish, N.H, (603) 675-6206

One company's take on certification

At Boise, forest certification means more than having t007o of its 2.4 million acres certified against the SFI Standard. The company has documentation to prove that independent auditors find their forest practices meet or exceed strict SFI objectives.

However, Boise also receives thirdparty recognition through awards, input from others on ways to constantly improve their forest management, and collaborative efforts with others to enhance wildlife habitat.

ln the past few months, several Boise employees (forest engineer Eric Bieker, chief forester Ken Cummings and wildlife biologists Brian Kernohan and Tim Burnet| received third-party recognition for helping Boise in their sustainable management of forest resources.

In 1999. Boise created the Forest

Stewardship Advisory Council, an independent panel of nationally known forestry experts who "think outside the box" to continually advise Boise on ways to improve forest management' The council participates in forest audits, reviews results and recommends changes. Jack Ward Thomas, former chief of the U.S. Forest Service, said, "My service on the council, observing audits, and working with managers to seek 'a better way' has convinced me that Boise is dedicated to the production of wood products in a sustainable and environmentally sensitive manner."

Working in collaboration with conservation organizations and state agencies is common at Boise. For instance, prescribed burns are conducted on Boise's Louisiana timberlands in conjunction with the National Wild Turkey

Federation to improve the Turkey habitat. In ldaho, Boise's stafT provided The Nature Conservancy with a database and computer mapping system so they can effectively analyze 2,000 acres for the protection of open space and wildlife habitat. In Minnesota, Boise formed a partnership with Bat Conservation International to evaluate the use of different bat roosting structures. The information will guide the selection of an effective roost box design for use in areas deficient of this habitat feature.

"SFI certification is a great way to make our customers, employees and the public aware that we're excellent forestland managers," said stewardship coordinator Brad Holt. "But that onlY scratches the surface of what Boise does to continually improve its forest stewardship program.

Canada

Abitibi-Consolidated, Montreal, Qu. (514) 875-2iSO

Alexandria NE, Alexandria, 9n1. (613) 347-1993

Allen Hopwood Enterprises, Courtenay, B.C. (250) 394-3043

Arbutus Manufacturing, Aldergrove, B.C. (604) 856-4644

Brink Forest Products, Prince Georg,e, 8.C.. (?S0) 564-0412

BW Creative Wood, Maple Ridge, B.C. (604) 467-5147

Cambium Forest Products, Calgary, Atb. (403) 236-9740

Canadian Eco-Lumber Co-op, Vancouver, B.C. (604) 708-0507

Canfor, Vancouver, 8.C. (604) 661-5423

Center lsland Cedar Products, Nanoose Bay, 8.C.. (250) 469-74j1

Chisholm's Ltd., ioslin, Ont.. (613) 477-2920

Coulson Group, Port Alberni, B.C. (250) 723-81 1B

Dunkley Lumber, Hixon, B.C. (250) gg8-4421

Forest Futures, New Germany, N S. (902) 543-0122

Greenwood Forest Products, Penticton,,B-.C. , (2SO) 4gg-7294

Hudson Mitchell & Sons, Suney, B.C. (604) 596-3333

International Forest Products, Delta, B.C. (604) 581-0494

International Forest Products, Vancouver, B.C. (604) 689-6870

lrving Forest Products, st. John, N.B. (506) 633-4075

J.D. lrving, Ltd., sr. John, N.B.. (506) 632-5100

JJ Barker Co., Cowansvrlle, Qu. (800) 567-2635

Kintore Hills Sawing, Lower Kintore, N.B. (506) 273-6065

Leggetwood, St. Nicholas, Qu.. (570) 825-0416

Lignum Ltd., Vancouver, B C. (604) 687-2425

Lois Lumber Ltd., Poweil Rrver, B.C.. (604) 487-4266

Lukwa Mills Ltd.. Pon Hardy. B.C. (604) 576-791i

Marine Way Industries, Maple Ridge, B.C. (604) 465-7177

Marwood, Fredericton, N.8.. (506) 444-7117

Megantic Manutacturing Co., Luc-Megantic, qu (819) 583-1550

Mid Canada Millwork, Steinbach, Mb (204) 326-5888

Millar Western Forest Products, Edmonton, Atb. (780) 486-8200

Muskoka Timber Mills, Bracebridge, Ont. (70S) 645-7757

Nexfor IncJNorbord Industries, Toronto, 0nt.. (B7n 2ffi-9367

North Enderby Timber, Enderby, B.C. (250) 838-9669

Ornamenlal Mouldings, Waterloo, Ont. (519) 884-4080

Precision Veneer Products, Brantford, Ont. (519) 758-0960

Quafity Hardwoods, Powasson, Ont. (800) 263-3249

Riverside Forest Products, Kelowna, 8.C.. (250) 762-J411

Rod Blake, 1 50 Mile House, B.C. (250) 296-4316

Rodney & Barbara Krimmer, Big Lake Ranch, B.C. , (2SOi} Z4B-2394

Roland Boulanger & Cie Ltee, Warwick, Qu.. (819) 358-4100

Schindler Timber Framing, Horselly, B.C. (250) 620-0005

Sfocan Forest Products Ltd., Vancouver, 8.C.. (604) Z7B-7311

Spokin Mountain Timbers, 150 Mile House, B.C. (250) 296-43j6

Stag Timber, Suney, 8.C.. (604) 581-6161

Sundance Forest Industries, Edson, Alb. , (780\ 7Zg-9977

Techhabois, Juste de Bretenieres, Qu.. (418) 244-3654

Tembec Inc., Huntsville, 9n1 (705) 789-2971

Tembec Inc., Timmins, Ont.. (705) 360-1280

Tembec Indushies, Opasatika, 9n1.. (705) 369-2441

Terminal Forest Products, Vancouver, 8.C.. (604) 927-6344

3D Wood Design, Prince George, B.C, (250) 562-3333

Timberwest Forest Corp., Vancouver, B.C. (604) 654-4600

Tolko Industries, Vernon, B.C.. (250) S4S-4411

TRC C,e_dar, McBride, B.C (250) 569-3466

Triad Forest Products, Delta, B.C. (604) 951-380g

Tyee Timber Products, Langley, 8.C.. (604) 888-1443

Upper Canada Forest Products, Mississauga, Ont. (90S) 814-8000

West Chilcotin Forest Products, Anahim Lake, B.C. (250) 742-J217

Western Forest Products, Campbell River, B.C. (604) 665-6200

Weyerhaeuser B.C. Coastal Group, Nanaimo, B.C. (250) 755-3476

Woodland Flooring Co., Comox, 8,C.. (800) 349-5252

Zirnheft Brothers Sawmilling, Big Lake Ranch, B.C. (250) 243-2243

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K n e c h t ${a:xib,,::{&;littgt' : a, gubsidiary of l{grer*i*ti ;,4.'1s,,' {{6yflware,-Rapid City, S.D., acquired H&H Lwtber Co., Sheridan, Wy.; Ken Leaman, mgr.

,A-C. Houston Lumber Co., Las ,:. r,,.,,,.,,,,,,Yrogisn Nv-, has acquired a 31,00& :,:',.,.,,,.,: ,sq''fL ftcility in Indio, Ca., to open a truss plant early

.il:;1:1'l,'11: 1,','r,, Uo nn l,tunber, Seattle, Wa., has acquired Logan Lumber Co., Noimandy Park, Wa., from the Matson family, which continues to

opsrate the Logan Lumber yard ie Orting, Wa.

Billings Lumber Co., Mt., has adopted the nane ditslbrrirgto{r, Wy. -based parent'Sonpq4y, 20.unit Bloedarn:l

Lincoln Creek Lumber Co. added 8,@ sg,l,.flr. .!0.,its',,hxdware store in TirmwA :'Wa;,i: and will expand its Centralia, Wa., store by 5,000 sq. ft. in the fall

McArthur's Hardware Do-It Cente\Lompoc, Ca., closed ,..

Palmer Lumber Co., Chehalis, ,,:.:,r:, Wo.o recently renovating, adding 5,000 sq. ft. and 3,000 new items

the dealer received the citv's ..,...,,, Community Spirit Award r Robinson Brick Co., Denver, Co., has acquired Cody Brick & Masonry Supply, Cody, Wy.; Billings Brick & Masonry Supply, Billings, Mt., and Rocley Mour&ain Concrete Products, Billings, and combined the three operations under the LLC, Robinson Brick Co.-BillWgS,.r,ii::.,',.f.:it::l,;l':i1t'l11t'':'lil:::::,,l,:l:l',,l 1 ,'. ,]

H & E'b,,o.r,i|i',W:,li'b,,tf','Cs.nter, Westside,.,,Lf i;t$b*irl,;.:',::,B,U,ild.ing Materials, and, Hesperia Trusi, Inc. were honored by Hesperia, Ca., fo'r being among tho ciry's top sales tax pmducer$

Home Depot opens a new home it,',::,.,,tr.,:,:,,,'a8-nter this month in Alamogordo, ',::t,,,,:',,.",,.1l,',' N,M.; began construction in Ridgecrest, Ca.; received approval

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Louisiana- Pactfic Co rp. agrecd to scll it$ Do€r Lodge, Mt., sewmill and fiagerjoint operation to Shonnm ad Bonnie Anderrsr, Anderssr, Ingging, snd dusltdc, Mt., snrd nlll .9&l

e:&. ,ITurst Lumber Co. its Kali$pell, Mt., mill wtrb a half shift after a

shutdot'm..,

Hom.e Depot will move into a -^!iyp1w S^trong'Tie is adding vacated Kmart in Morsan Hill. 2fr),000 sq. ft. to its 8-month-old Ca.; OeciOeO to tnritOa lffd0Gsq: facility in Stockton" Ca., in part.to ft. unit on a former ltmart site in accommodate. relocation of lts Kenai, Ak., and ;;;;;it;; ; Shearwall production from ManJuneau, Ak.,proferty it also tec4 Ca, by year's end ...

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Eagle Roafrng prcdrrcts, Rialto, Main Building Supply, Rogue Ca., plans a 224,000-sq. ft. roof River, Or., is now open Sundays ... tile plant in Stockton, Ca. Simonton Windows has:opc ..:,,:.,,,:.,,'',,,;,,:,.',,:1,r,.,.',;t,t.S$tb,fn

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its first 1,800-sq. ft. Imprcssions atian::has introduced an online showroom in Saciamento, Ca; I,es hai&lg,tool for dealers and wholeand Tracey Stephens, ownefs .,.. " : salersirwww.lumberbasics.org

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, ,Caalitian for Fair Lumber Impons rejecte.d a Canadian and U.S.backed proposal to end the trade dispute by reinnoducing quotas

'8o*4;'t&q,ry, Id., after agreeing to purchase office products retailer OfficeMax for $1.154 billion, is exploring "str$egic alternatives" for its Boise Eailding Solatians division...

Orgill will build a DC in the West by first quarter 2005 ...

Housing sta figs.) jumped,3.;

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All of the following are members of Wood Moulding & Millwork Producers Association (WMMPA). You know you're getting a quality product when you buy from the WM@ licensed manufacturing members of the WMMPA. For a list of the products they manufacture, send for the WMMPA 2003 Directory of Members, Products and Services.

Alexander Moulding

Alexandria Moulding

American Pine Products

Aserraderos Arauco 5A

Baltic Lumber & Moulding

Best Moulding Corporation

Roland Boulanger & Company

Bright Wood Corporation

Bright Manufacturing

Buchanan Lumber Sales

Burns, Morris & Stewart LP

Cascade Wood Products rnc.

Clearwood Industries

Colonial Manufacturing Ltd.

Contact Lumber Company

EastCoast Moulding Co.

Fletcher Challenge Forests

Forestal Cooihue SA

Forestal Industrial Yavari SA

Jeld-Wen Inc. (Millwork Divisions)

Jeld-Wen Millwork Manufacturing

Jeld-Wen of Oregon

Jeld-Wen of Tennessee

Jeld-Wen of White Swan

Frank Paxton Company

Ponderosa Mouldings

Precision Moulding Products

Jersey Technologies Inc.

Kelleher Corporation

Lee Lumber & Building Materials

Lianga Pacific Inc.

Little River Millwork Inc.

Medallion Millwork Inc.

Medford Moulding Company

Monarch Cabinetry & Mouldings

Morelock Wood Products

Mt. Taylor Millwork Inc.

National Hardwood Floorinq & Moulding

Oregon Fir Millwork Inc.

Polincay

Port-O-Lite Corooration

Produits Forestiers J.V. Inc.

Regal Custom Millwork

Rocky Mountain Forest Products

SaSa Moulding

Sauder Mouldings

Sechoirs De Beauce Inc.

Setzer Forest Products Inc.

Sierra Pacific Industries

Smith Millwork Inc.

Snowflake Lumber & Moulding

Southwoods-Arauco Lumber & Millwork

Sunset Moulding Company Inc.

Terranova Forest Products Inc.

Tewa Moulding LLC

Thunderbird Forest Products

TLC Mouldings Inc.

Tre-Pol lnc.

Trimcraft lnc.

Angelo Tumminaro Cabinet & Millwork Inc.

Warnet Mouldings Inc.

Windsor Mill

Yuba River Moulding & Millwork lnc.

Enrique R. Zeni & CiA 5A

To receive your copy of the 2003 WMMPA Directory send $12.00* to: Wood Moulding & Millwork Producers Association 507 First Street, Dept. MER-03 Woodland, CA 95695 -4025

* US Funds only. $12.93 for California residents after sales tax added. Canadian purchasers must add 50 cents for handling and postage.

Phone: 530.561.9591

Toll-Free: 800.55 O.7 889

Web Site: http://wmmpa.com

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National Hardware Show/International Hardware WeekAug. 10-12, McCormick Place, Chicago, Il.; (847) 605-1025.

Wood Moulding & Millwork Producers Association - Aug. 13-16, semi-annual meeting, Empress Hotel, Victoria, B.C.; (800) 5s0-7889.

Black Bart Hoo-Hoo Club - Aug. 22, trap shoot, Harwood Products, Branscomb. Ca.: (70'l) 462-3700.

TruServ Corp.Aug.23-25, Powerama outdoor power show, Cleveland, Oh.: (7'73) 695-5165.

San Diego Hoo-Hoo ClubAng. 24, day at the races, Del Mar Race Track. Del Mar. Ca.; (619) 263-6161.

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Mountain States Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association - Sept. 5, Western Slope golf tournament, Rifle Creek Golf Course, Rifle, Co.; (800) 365-0919.

Door & Hardware Institute - Sept. 5-7, annual convention, Tampa, Fl.; (703) 222-2010.

Horizon Distribution, Inc. - Sept. 6-7, annual market, Yakima Convention Center, Yakima, Wa.; (800) 541-8164.

Lumber Association of California & NevadaSept. 11, PAC golf tournament, Westridge Golf Club, La Habra, Ca.; (916) 369-'750r.

Architectural Woodwork Institute - Sept. 11-12, annual meer ing, Biltmore Resort & Spa, Phoenix, Az.: (703) 733-0600.

Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association - Sept. t4-17, fall conference, Scottsdale, Az.: (703) 435-2900.

Hoo-Hoo International - Sept. 14-17, annual convention, Pacific Beach Hotel, Honolulu, Hi.; (800) 979-9950.

International Mass Retail Association - Sept. 14-17, annual convention and business development fbrum, Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Orlando, Fl.; (703) 841-2300.

APA-The Engineered Wood Association - Sept. 14-18, annual meeting, San Diego, Ca.; (253) 565-6600.

American Wood-Preservers' Association - Sept. 14-19, fall technical committee meetings, Baltimore, Md.; (817) 3266300.

Columbia Forest ProductsSept. 16-18, hardwood plywood training class, Klamath Falls, Or.; (800) 547-4261.

Wood Products Manufacturers Association - Sept. 17-20, annual meeting, Baltimore, Md.; (978) 874-5445

National Hardwood Lumber Association - Sept. 17-20, annual convention, Atlanta Marriott, Atlanta, Ga.; (800) 933-0318.

Garden & Leisure Exhibition - Sept. 21-23, trade show, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, England (201) 6590134.

XII World Forestry Congress - Sept. 21-28, conference, Quebec City, Canada; (418) 694-2424.

Jensen Distribution Services - Sept. 27-28, fall dealer market, Spokane Convention Center, Spokane, Wa.; (509) 624-1321.

TruServ Corp. - Sept. 30, fall market, Las Vegas Center, Las Vegas, Nv.; (773) 695-5000.

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TruServ Corp.Oct. 1-3, fall market, Las Vegas, Nv.; (773) 695-s 165.

Lumber Association of California & NevadaOct. 2, 2nd Growth meeting, Radisson's Resort at Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park, Ca.; (916) 369-7501.

Mountain States Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association - Oct. 2-4, fall management conference, Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort, Phoenix, Az.; (800) 365-0919.

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INTRODUCTORY

Making it in the moulding industry

rI'IRENDS in the wood mouldI ing industry were recently discussed by Wood Moulding & Millwork Producers Association president Matt Allen, Mt. Taylor Millwork, Milan, N.M., and WMMPA executive vice president Kellie Schroeder.

Schroeder: What do you believe is the most difficult situation facing your business today?

Allen: I think that our inability to find qualified help is a big issue. Our business is located in what I believe has become the poorest state in the Union. Furthermore, it is located in one of the three poorest counties within that state. And yet, we fight maintaining employees. We find many people who want a job, but few who want to work.

The other big concern I have pertains to our current trade deficit. Our government continues to lower the interest rates in the hope that continued housing growth will stimulate the economy. On a long-term basis I do not think it will work. They are relying on the housing industry to carry our economy.

Frankly, there is little doubt that the economy will be helped, but only on a small level. New housing will create jobs in the construction industry and no doubt there are a few more clerks at Home Depot or Lowe's. But, the reality of the situation is that the products being sold to manufacture these homes are coming from overseas. If those products were being manufactured here at home, many jobs would be created and supported. However, when the products are being imported with no governmental attempt at balanced trade, the economies being stimulated are located in the countries from whence these products come. Thus, our low interest rates are supporting foreign economies, not our own.

I feel that the United States of America is changing. We have gone from a proud nation of manufacturers to a nation of consumers. At one point we were the manufacturing superpower of the world. But, I believe we are becoming simply a nation of consumers, eagerly absorbing products brought to us by our overseas competition who are enjoying an economic edge due to their lower wage base and other advantages.

We need balanced trade. If foreign economies beat us in manufacturing because their quality is better, so be it. But, if they are allowed to beat us based solely upon cheap prices due to their economic advantage and our government allows this, we have a problem.

Schroeder: What do you foresee as the biggest change tak-

ing place in the moulding and millwork business in the next l0 years?

Allen: I think that the largest change will be a continuation of our current situation. More and more material will continue to be imported from overseas. There will be fewer and fewer successful U.S. manufacturers of these products. Foreign competitors will sell their products more cheaply than U.S. manufacturers resulting in an artificial ceiling on the market. This ceiling will keep U.S. manufacturers from selling at profitable levels all while their cost of doing business will increase with standard inflation. I do not foresee pood thinss for our industry.

Schroeder: Matt, your father, your brother and now you have all served as WMMPA president. Can you explain Mt. Taylor Millwork's membership longevity with WMMPA?

Allen: I think that over the years we have all been able to recognize that the opportunity to socialize with our peers, to exchange information and to rally around our industry is extremely important. Mt. Taylor Millwork, Inc. became a member of the WMMPA in 1968. Since that time, at least to the best of my knowledge, the WMMPA has had only one meeting at which there was no representative from our company. Moreover, for those people hesitant to join an industry association, I think they need to recognize that they have a responsibility not only to themselves to be involved in activities that further their business, but also to the industry itself. Now, let's turn this conversation around for the next few minutes and have you answer a few questions. What are the key elements manufacturers seek when applying for membership in WMMPA?

Schroeder: Connectivity to the industry, marketing, resource base/educational programs, cost-saving benefits, and validation of their product in the marketplace.

Allen: What is one of the first benefits realized after joining WMMPA?

Schroeder: Marketing of the company and their available products in three areas: The new member gains instant exposure through our

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wmmpa.com web site. The searchable database is a key feature that lets visitors to wmmpa.com sift through our membership listing to find those companies that manufacture products they are seeking to purchase.

The WMMPA Directory of Members, Products & Services is a popular publication that is widely distributed in North America to the buyers of wood moulding and millwork.

The print advertising the association conducts throughout the year on behalf of its membership in industry specific magazines gains name recognition for all member companies.

Allen: WMMPA marked 40 years last month. Has the association changed its mission or purpose for existence since its inception in 1963?

Schroeder: No, our purpose has not changed. We have, however, streamlined our business meetings, focusing more on education geared specifically to moulding and millwork manufacturers. The speakers we hire deliver timely topics that our members can use each day in their facilities. Now we spend more time sitting down together discussing our markets, available technology, and standards, sharing our knowledge base with each other. There is no greater wealth of wood moulding and millwork knowledge anywhere than when our members gather together. Our members utilize each other's experiences to grow and expand their operations.

Allen: Do you think there are misconceptions by non-member manufacturers regarding WMMPA?

Schroeder: Misconceptions are always out there, whether

they are about the WMMPA or other associations regardless of the industry. I think the number one misconception regarding our organization is that we only service large manufacturing facilities or corporations, which is not the case. Our dues schedule accommodates a one-moulder operation running 15,000 bd. ft. per month or less.

Allen: Is there a benefit that you think is overlooked by potential WMMPA members, kind of a sleeper benefit?

Schroeder: I could say the 20-Minute Fire-Rated Door Frame Standard. Manufacturers that want to produce a fire-rated door frame can utilize our specifications without charge just by joining the WMMPA. I could also point out that just being affiliated with the WM logo has its own benefits and product validation. But, I think I would have to settle on peer interaction. We cannot put a dollar value on rubbing elbows with our peers. If a company were just getting off the ground, what dollar value would they attribute to sitting down at a table with seasoned manufacturers to discuss plant operations?

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The Tyrell Gilb Research Laboratory opened in mid-July adjacent to its eight-month-old distribution and manufacturing operation. The lab's highly specialized equipment tests a structure's resistance to extreme conditions, including high wind and strong earthquake forces similar in magnitude to those of Northridge, Ca., and Kobe, Japan.

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Results of a recent study show that when given the choice between ecolabeled and non-ecolabeled plywood products, consumers opt for the ecolabeled one. As long as the price of the plywood was the same, the ecolabeled merchandise outsold the non-ecolabeled merchandise 2 to l.

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Cypress lumber is oft times the most maligned lumber in the industry-primarily because most folks don't know where to look for it or don't know what to do with it when they find it.

Quoting directly from one Texas timber frame manufacturer, "Cypress is not a particularly strong wood." We have reclaimed houses, barns, docks, warehouses, and cotton gins that were built from cypress lumber that have stood for hundreds of years-and in commercial cases have withstood tremendous workloads. We would then resaw or remill this wood and be astounded at the quality of the product. This is not something I have seen in any other common lumber.

Another quote is, "prone to ring shake separation." I would certainly hope so. If not, the cypress shake would be on its backside. Ring separation has not been a factor in any cypress lumber that we have handled.

The most common criticism I have heard is, "it's so expensive." To squelch that complaint, nail a yellow pine 2x 4 and cypress 2x 4board to the side of a building, come back l0 years later, get your cypress board, and try to retrieve what is left of the nails where the pine board was.

"Expense is always relative to quality"-a quote I will attribute to my ex-wife. Obviously, if you are building a

low budget home, cypress would not be the lumber of choice. If you are supplying those who are interested in an investment as well as the aesthetic beauty of the product, cypress is the lumber of choice.

"Cypress is just not available in quantity"-s4pe Texan. I certainly will not suggest that it is as common as the pine that is being eaten by the pine beetle, but I have not had an order that I couldn't fill.

That brings up another subject: wood decay and insect resistance. There are very few types of lumber that even come close to cypress lumber in these departments.

Last but not least, lumber treatment. As far as I know, lumber treatment has been around for decades. There are cypress lumber buildings that have stood in this country for as lons as there has been a U.S.A.

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ROGUE VALLEY evenl (continued from paqe 30) Julv 24-25 at the Rogue Valley Country Club, Medford, Or.,'raised $12,060 for schotarships by selling tee signs along the golf course: (1) Bob Crews, Jake Crews. (2) Hank Jensen, Bob Johnson, Carol Kammer, Fred Hitchens. (3)Todd Bradshaw, Mike Gannon. (4) Dick Maurer, Ron Cluster. (5) Rob

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Sam Sanregret, former division mgr., Healdsburg, Ca., has relocated to Capital Lumber Co.'s corporate offices in Phoenix, Az., to begin transitioning into his new role as president, effective January 1,2004. He will succeed John Gaskin, who plans to retire at year's end, but will remain active as chairman of the board. Asa Johnson, ex-Pluswood, and LeeRoy Montoya, ex-Sagebrush Sales, are new account mgrs. for Capital's Denver, Co., and Albuquerque, N.M., offices, respectively.

Bob Palacioz, ex-Pacific Wood Preserving, has joined Thunderbolt Wood Treating, Sacramento, Ca., as regional sales mgr.

Tim Todd was promoted to sales mgr. at Taiga Forest Products, Rocklin, Ca.

Jack Butler, ex-Capital Lumber, has joined the Southern California sales team at California Cascade Industries, Woodland, Ca.

John Lyda has joined Sunset Forest Products, Beaverton, Or., as executive v.p. of southern yellow pine purchasing. Tom Dittrick is new as executive v.p. of hem-fir purchasing.

Phil Schumach was named sales mgr. at McFarland Cascade, Tacoma, Wa.

Mike Morehouse, executive v.p., Lanoga Corp., Redmond, Wa., has retired after 32 years in the industry, the last 17 with Lanoga. George Finkenstaedt, v.p. of market development, has added environmental and Lanoga Purchasing Council responsibilities and is relocating to Redmond from Chicago. Frank Perry, ex-Builders FirstSource, has joined Lanoga as v.p. of human resources. Peggy Anderson has been promoted to director of internal audit and assistant secretary.

Gary Tragesser, v.p.-marketing, Bennett Lumber Products, Princeton, Id., retired Aug. 1 after 24 years with the firm. Jim Vandegrift is now sales mgr.

David Dixon is the new director for Ochoco International, Bellevue, Wa. Scott Krueger, Sean Stewart and Dave Messinger are new to sales.

Seth Chedester is a new sales trainee at Stockton Wholesale Lumber Co., Stockton, Ca.

Jason Oaks is store mgr. of the new Home Depot in Porterville, Ca.

Dave Meyer has been promoted to v.p. and general mgr. at Meyer Moulding & Millwork, Inc., Modesto, Ca. Steve Hutton, ex-Western Millwork, has rejoined Meyer's sales team as national accounts manager, partnering with Dan Sexton, who was recently named regional accounts mgr.

George Kallas is the new industrial mgr. for Reliable Wholesale Lumber, Temple City, Ca., succeeding Don Reagan, who retired after l2 years. Karen Lewis has rejoined the company as industrial coordinator.

Darrel Hanson, ex-Simpson Timber, has been named v.p.-marketing at Plummer Forest Products, Plummer, Id.

James Murk, ex-Medallion Millwork, is now with the sales dept. at Setzer Forest Products, Sacramento, Ca.

Ken Smith, ex-American International Forest Products, is a new S-P-F trader for Rayonier International, Lake Oswego, Or.

T.J. Rosengarth has been promoted to v.p.-North American composites business at Weyerhaeuser Co., Federal Way, Wa.

Dick Natale, v.p.-OSB sales, LouisianaPacific Corp., Portland, Or., is retiring at year's end after 30 years with the company. He will be replaced by Linda Kaufman.

Albert Bruinsma has joined the sales team at Stora Enso Timber U.S., Portland. Or.

IMPORTED HARDWOOD LUMBER SPECIALISTS

Chris Ferguson has been promoted to outside sales at Redwood Empire, Morgan Hi1l, Ca. Sean Burch and his wife, Darlene, are the proud parents of Ian Sean Patrick, born June 21,2003.

Gary McPherson, Scott McPherson and Tyce McPherson, all ex-Cascade Empire, are new to MFP of Oregon, Lake Oswego, Or.

Jim Logan has resigned as chief financial officer of Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd., Vancouver, B.C., effective Aug. 15.

Geoffrey Douglas has been named v.p. of sales & marketing-North America for Progressive Solutions, Richmond, B.C.

tAngelo Gangone was named fair director for the Association of Woodworking & Furnishing Suppliers, Commerce, Ca., replacing Linda Schonwald, who has left to pursue other interests.

Deonn Deford, Ganahl Lumber, Anaheim, Ca., was elected Los Angeles Hardwood Lumberman's Club president. John Stockham, Weber Plywood & Lumber, Tustin, Ca., is v.p.; Alan Arbiso, Highland Lumber Sales, Santa Ana, treasurer; Charles Fiala, GMC Hardwoods, Long Beach, social chairman, and Dan Jones and Fred Jones, Custom Mills, Industry, sgts. at arms.

Alex lrby, resource mgr., Konkolville Lumber Co., Orofino, Id., was reappointed to a four-year term on the ldaho Fish & Game Commission.

Greg Mobley, RSG Forest Products, was elected president of the Pacific Lumber Inspection Bureau. Ted Smith, Gilbert Smith Forest Products, is v.p., and Jeff Fantozzi, secretary/treasurer. Other newly elected directors: Steve Ingram, Weyerhaeuser; Jim Hallstrom, Zip-O Lumber; Philip Davidson, Davidson Industries; Bob Waltz Jr., SeattleSnohomish Mill Co.; Jim Manke, Manke Lumber; Dave Poggemoeller, North Enderby Timber Ltd., and John Thorlakson, Tolko Industries.

Mark Slezak, Columbia Forest Products, Kalmath Falls, Or.; Karen Steer, Sustainable Northwest, Portland, Or.; Kent Gilges, Nature Conservancy, and Joshua Dickinson, Forest Management Trust, were elected to the board of the Forest Stewardship Council, Robert Coca Jr.. owner/operations mgr.. Rio Grande Ace Hardware, Taos, N.M., was one of eight honored by the National Retail Hardware Association as a Young Retailer of the Year.

Mike Bonde, Heppner Hardwoods, Azusa, Ca., married Jolyn McGowan June 2l in San Diego, Ca. They honeymooned in Maui, Hi.

Shea D. Grove, formerly with the U.S. Forest Service, has joined MungusFungus Forest Products, Climax, Nv., according to co-owners Hugh Mungus and Freddy Fungus.

PLYWOOD AND Lumber Sales, Inc. has relocated to a new West Oakland, Ca., distribution center alono with its EarthSource Forest Products divislon. PALS founder and c.e.o. Jim Hunt was joined by mayor Jerry Brown at the June

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Sunset Moulding Co., Live Oak, Ca., has recently completed expansion projects at all of its pine and MDF moulding manufacturing operations.

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Ziggy's Moving Spokane Hq.

Ziegler Lumber Co., Spokane, Wa., will relocate its headquarters from its Ziggy's Building Materials store on Market Street to its East Holland Street location.

Ziggy's is moving to get out of the path of a planned freeway. The Market Street retail store will not evacuate until it absolutely has to.

To accommodate the headquarters, Ziggy's will remodel 9,000 sq. ft. of floor space in its 100,000-sq. ft. East Holland store to convert it into an office area. Acting as its own general contractor, the company will begin the three-month project in the fall "after the building season, so we don't disrupt the store for customers," said coowner Reid Ziegler.

Hardware Businesses Bought

Black & Decker Corp. has agreed to acquire the Baldwin Hardware and Weiser Lock businesses from Masco Corp.

Baldwin and Weiser, with combined 2002 net sales of approximately $250 million, manufacture and distribute architectural hardware and locksets.

The deal, expected to close later this year, is subject to regulatory and board approval.

Masco chairman and c.e.o. Richard A. Manoogian noted, "We believe that the combination of Baldwin and Weiser with Black & Decker will be advantageous for these businesses since architectural hardware and locksets are core businesses for Black & Decker."

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Fire Strikes Wyoming Yard

A July 2 fire at Buckingham Lumber Co., Buffalo, Wy., destroyed a welding shop, but did not reach the main lumber and hardware store.

The fire started when a spark from a millworker's cutting torch ignited diesel fuel in a nearby parts cleaning basin.

The employee attempted to douse the fire with an extinguisher, but the blaze quickly spread from the hammer mill to the adjacent welding shop, destroying shop tools. air compressors, welding equipment and an old fiberglass boat.

Barrels of oil and oil products, as well as waste-wood products also caught fire.

"Let's just call it a $40,000 weenie roast," said owner John Buckingham. No one was injured.

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An employee at Golden State Lumber, American Canyon, Ca., suffered serious injuries after being pinned between a forklift and a flatbed truck, according to police.

The forklift backed up into Richard Castorena, 39, as he was loading lumber onto the truck July L

Fire crews had the victim airlified by helicopter to the hospital.

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At first glance, with no lumber in sight, the five-monthold business looks less like a lumberyard than a yard, period. At New Mexico Builder's Supply, Albuquerque, N.M., typically you'll see little inventory beyond perhaps a few stacks of plywood piled next to the handful of delivery trucks and the trailer that's used as an office.

It's by design. To keep down overhead, the company first sells lumber, windows, nails, studs, trusses or other materials to a builder or remodeler, then buys the products from one of several Albuquerque wholesalers. The dealer picks the materials up, often right at the railroad tracks, soon after they're unloaded, and delivers.

"We saw there was a need for service," said Gabe Mirabal, who owns the business with his father, Jim Mirabal, and partner James Sower.

With a small staff-just the three of them-and no warehouse, the dealer can keep prices low. Plus, the wood is usually in top condition because it hasn't been sitting in a yard for weeks. Not subjecting the lumber to long periods of hot or damp weather also cuts down on returns.

Having previously owned their own home-building company, the Mirabals can better anticipate the needs of their builder customers. New Mexico Builder's Supply provides takeoffs from builders' plans and delivers the materials directly to the job site. The hope is to supply everything up front, so contractors can avoid making multiple trips to a superstore forjust nails or caulk.

"Our competition needs to be more service-oriented," said Gabe Mirabal, "or they'll lose more customers to guys like us."

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L-P Reaches Divestiture Goal

With a definitive agreement to sell 465,000 more acres of timberland in southeastern Texas, Louisiana-Pacific Corp. has exceeded its divestiture target of $700 million in asset sales over the last year.

"This agreement marks a key milestone in the divestiture program we announced 14 months ago," said Mark A. Suwyn, L-P's chairman and c.e.o. "Once this sale and other announced transactions are completed, we will have accomplished essentially everything we set out to do within the time period we stated. The total value achieved through this program will exceed the upper end of our $600 to $700 million target. With these funds, we have reduced our debt and have initiated investments in the businesses we have retained."

Connector Firm Adds Research Lab

(Continued from page 24) directly to the wall. Together, the two types of testing equipment complement one another by providing a more complete picture of a structure's performance capabilities.

"The Simpson shake table is like no other in the world," explained Steve Pryor, building systems research and development manager. "ln the past, shake table testing required building a full-scale structure to adequately test a building's structural integrity against seismic demands. Now we can analyze the full effects of an earthquake by testing large-scale wall sections that accurately simulate the full building response."

In order for the lab to withstand the larse-scale forces

created within it, the facility had to be constructed using heavy-duty concrete slabs. The test equipment is secured to a 10,000-sq. ft. concrete strong floor, which is three feet thick, heavily reinforced and can withstand concentrated forces up to 300,000 lbs. The floor sits above a basement and is supported by multiple, l-ft.-wide concrete walls and a mat foundation that is 2-ft. thick. Combined, the foundation, basement walls and strong floor provide l0 million lbs. of mass for the shake table to "push" against while testing wall structures. This massive foundation is required in order to minimize vibrations that result from the shake table testing.

The faciliy will allow the company to test existing products and installation techniques and design new products and techniques. The end result should be better structures-and concrete proof to help convince builders to make them as safe as possible. With test results, according to Pryor, "I can show you that if you add $20 worth of hardware, you'll increase performance by X. The purpose isn't to add cost to the structure; it's to decrease the overall cost of the structure and increase its performance."

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F. Wittis Smith, 93, owner/operator of Coos Head Forest Products. Nonh Bend, Or., died July 18.

Mr. Smith began his career working for Weyerhaeuser Co., Everett, Wa., in the 1930s. After serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, he founded Coos Head Timber Co. (now Coos Head Forest Products), leasing a sawmill in Coos Bay, Or., from Scott Paper Co.

Beginning in the early 1950s, he acquired McKenna Sawmill; partnered with Ellioft Bay Mill Co. ro open a veneer plant in Norway, Or.; added green veneer, stud and plywood mills at McKenna; opened Coos Head Builders Supply, North Bend; cofounded Menasha Coos Head Plywood, North Bend, and launched a distribution division out of the Port of Los Angeles, Ca., Coos Head Lumber and Plywood Co.

In the 1960s, he bought GeorgiaPacific's Bunker Hill mill, Coos Bay; Coos Bay Docks; Empire pulp mill,

and timberlands to support his operations. He also started Durawood Treating, North Bend, in 1988, and truss plant Empire Wood Products, Coos Bay, in 1995.

Mr. Smith was a founding member of the Timber Operators Council.

Richard H. Gray, 85, former owner and president of Honsador Lumber, Honolulu, Hi., died July 2l

Prior to owning the company, Mr. Gray served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

He also served as president of the Pacific Hardwoods Associut ion.

Gordon Girard, 78, retired cofounder and owner of Banks Lumber Co., Banks, Or., died June 24.

Mr. Girard started the company in l96 l, with his father-in-law, Victor Wilkstrom, and retired in 1989 when his sons, George antl Tom Girard, took over.

Bert Hagen, 82, retired lumber broker for Brooks Scanlon. Bend. Or.. died June 30 fiom cancer.

A native of Virginia, Mn., he served as a Navy lieutenant in WWll.

After the war. he ioined Brooks

Scanlon, retiring in 1983. Following his retirement, he served as board chairman of the local school district.

Alden Marvin Bartel, 75, owner of the fbrmer Coast to Coast store in Ronan, Mt., died of cancer July 5 in Ronan.

Mr. Bartel. his wife Belle and their children bought the store (later to become an Ace Hardware) in 1975. He retired in 1986.

Eel River Lumber Opens

As logs were still arriving at the yard, a crew of 39 employees began milling lumber July l4 at the newly opened Eel River Lumber Products' Mill A, Rio Dell, Nv.

The company is considering hiring up to 60 employees total and adding another shifi.

Some former Eel River Sawmill employees are working at the site, as well as some new employees.

Investment group Eel River Acquisitions Group bought the facility in April, after Eel River Sawmills closed fbur of its mills and laid off 375 people. It is in the process of buying more of its assets.

Financing OK'ed For Crown Pacific

Crown Pacific Partners. Portland. Or.. will receive $40 million of financing from CIT Group's business credit unit to help them run their business, after recently filing for Chapter I I bankruptcy protection against creditors.

A Phoenix, Az., bankruptcy judge approved the company's request, along with five afflliates, for "debtor-in-possesion financing," to give them enough liquidity to pay for products and services.

Home Depot Scam Artists Confess

Three people face up to five years in prison for conning hundreds of thousands of dollars from Home Depot stores throughout California.

John Patrick Hay, 58, Anthony Davenport, 59, and Linda Broderick, 50, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud at Home Depot stores in Pittsburg, San Leandro, Milpitas and elsewhere.

The trio would copy Universal Product Codes from cheaper versions of faucets and light fixtures, attach them to more expensive counterparts and then return them, according to officials. By paying the cheaper price, they managed to pocket the extra cash or accept gift cards that were sometimes used to buy extra fixtures that had already been discounted from the scam, according to a six-month FBI investigation.

Under the terms of the agreement, they must repay $400,000 to Depot, given that they made more than $ 100 for each of the 1,000 faucets they bought. Defense lawyers said restitution is expected to come fiom $821,949 in funds seized after the arrest. In addition to up to five years in prison, they face a $250,000 fine and three ,/ears probation.

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Dealers that stage contractor appreciation and education events do more than build customer loyalty and product awareness-they also help train the next generation of builders.

That's the report from contractors who attend the special events and bring their teen-age sons or daughters along to acquaint them with building products and techniques.

vendors at the breakfast, including the latest on glulam beam sizes. spans and CAD programs. Everybody enjoys the food, fellowship, plus the free shirts, hats, and door prizes that Colonial gives away," he added.

Many of the vendors reported good results from their participation in the Contractor Breakfast. Boise Cascade produces many of the glulam beams and other engineered wood products sold by Colonial.

Boise's Steve Rawlings said, "Everybod y enjoys the special customer events at Colonial. They give the vendors a chance to introduce new products and answer questions about familiar products or services."

For the past 20 years, Colonial Building Products, Centerville, Ut., has attracted a huge crowd of contractors with its annual Contractor Breakfast. This year, over 600 attended, including builders, vendors and manufacturers reps. "We find that the big breakfast event helps build customer loyalty and also shows our appreciation for their business," said Colonial mgr. Fred Hale.

Colonial employees cooked mountains of pancakes and hot dishes in 32 huge Dutch Ovens to produce a legendary "Mountain Man" breakfast. The early morning meal also helped to keep customers up to date about the latest information on products and services available at Colonial.

Contractor Keith Salmon, Salmon & Sons Builders, Centerville, said he eagerly anticipates the breakfast event each spring, and many attendees bring their teenage youngsters along. This helps the junior crowd observe the interaction between builders and suppliers and may get them thinking about taking over dad's business someday, according to Salmon.

"We get a lot of product information from the Colonial staff and their

Boise exhibited its glulam beams, BCI Joists, Versalam beams, LVL, Trex decking, doors, and other products.

Colonial also sponsors a customer golf tournament each June, with prizes and exhibits around the course-another customer appreciation event.

Customer barbecues. in-store trade

COLONIAL brings in 10 different suppliers to help sponsor their golf tournament, including Weyerhaeuser and Boise Cascade. Golfing contractor customers have a chance to visit with supplier reps and view samples at several holes on the course.

shows, golf tournaments and other "education" events are becoming more popular because most engineered wood is sold over the phone, and face-to-face meetings are becoming more infrequent. As one dealer explained, "You can sell a lot of wood over the phone, but special events are an opportunity to visit with your customers in person."

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Arizona Pacific Wood Preserving,. (520) 466-7801

PHOENIX AREA

Boise Distribution.................(800) 289-9663 (602) 269-6145

Capital LumberCo. ......(602)269-6225

Spellman Hardwoods........... (800) 624-5401 (602\ 27 2-231 3 Superior Hardwoods lnc....,.,.,........................(800) 651-2337

Universal Forest Pr0ducts..............................(480) 961-0833

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

ALBUQUEROUE

NEW MEXICO

Boise Distribution.................(800) 889-4306 (505) 877-8150

Capital Lumber Co. .......(505)877-7222

EverGreen Composites.,....,(877) 571-2200 (505) 858-2200

Thomas Forest Products, J.M.,..,...................(800) 545-5180

Westem Woods, Inc.,.,..,................................(800) 617-2331

HONOLULU / MAUI

HAWAII

Conrad Wood Preserving....,..........................(800) 356-7146

FRED C..gOLMES LUMBER

P.O. Box 8OO, Fort Bragg, Ca. 95437

(7O7) 96,4-6,377 FAX 707-96r-0935

Fred Hoimes, 3470 Iowa City Rd., Marysville, Ca. 9590I (530) 743-3269 FAX 530-743-1537

2003

CO.

a dlvlaon of Noyo Investment Co.

- M€ndocino County

Wholesale lumber products

Redwood, Fir, Pine & By-Products

Steve Holmes, Steve Hautala. Tod Holmes. Tom Catlow

FERNDALE

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Plcurr llonuw:sr

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

Rocrv lllouruls

WASHINGTON

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

SEANLE / TACOMA AREA

Boise Distribution (Woodinville)...,.,,...............(425). 486-7 477

Capital Lumber Co. .......(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

lilcFarland Cascade. .....(800) 426-8430

Pacific Lumber Inspection 8ureau..........,.......(253) 835-3344

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

Western Wood Preserving C0,......... ..............(800\ 472-7714

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

Weyerhaeuser Structurw00d..........................(800) 523-0824

SPOKANE

Boise Distribution (Spokane)....,..,..................(509) 928-7650

Boise Distribution (Yakima)...............,............(509) 453-0305

Colville Indian Precision Pine Co. (omak) .....(509) 826-5927

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

Exterior Wood, Inc...,......................................(360) 835-8561

Western Wood Preservers Ins1itute................(800) 729-9663

BEND

OREGON

Bright Wood Corp. (Madras) ..........................(541) 475'2234

Universal Forest Products (541) 389-8000

COOS BAY / NORTH BEND

conrad Forest Products.,.....(800) 356-7146 (541 ) 756-2595

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

EUGENE / SPFINGFIELD

Baxter, J.H..,............ ......(541) 689-3020

Burns Lumber C0.... ......(866) 686-3009

Gemini Forest Products..............,...................(541 ) 485-7578

Jasper Wood Products ............,......................(541 ) 988-1 1 27

McFarland Cascade ......(800) 426'8430

McKenzie Forest Pr0ducts................,.,.,.,......(800) 773-9329

Rosboro Lumber...... .,....(541) 746-841 1

Seneca Sawmill Co,. .....{541) 689-7950

Western Woods, Inc, ...............,.....,................(888) 557-9199

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

MEDFORD / GRANTS PASS

Allweather Wood Treaters..........,....,.....,........(800) 759-5909

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

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

Waldron Forest Products..........,...,.................(541) 474-3080

McMINNVILLE / CORVALLIS / SALEM

R0va1Pacific1ndustries................,..,.,.,..........(503)434-5450

WeVerhaeuser Co. (Albany)...................,.......\541) 926-777 1

Uniiersal Forest Products'(Woodburn;..........(503) 226-6240

GREATER PORTLAND AHEA

Adams Lumber, 1nc..,...........(800) 298-4222 (5031 245-1796

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

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

Collins Pine C0,...................(800) 758-4566 (503) 227-1219

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

KaVu International ...,.....(503) 557-7296

LJB Lumber Sales...,...........(800) 552-5627 (503) 620-5847

Louisiana-Pacific Corp. ..,......................,.,.,....(503) 221 -0800

Lumber Products..... .,...,(800) 926-7103

|\,ICD Mechanical Services...(800) 523-5287 (503) 229-1 100

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

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

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

ROSEBURG

C&D Lumber Co. (Riddle),.........................,...(541) 87 4'2241

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

Herb-ert Lumbei Co. (Riddle).....,..,.................(541) 874-2236

Trus Joist's Tirnberstrandt LSL Header is 31/2" thick and available in a variery of depths, making it the perfect one-piece framing solution for windows and passage doors.

The superior performance and uniform dimensions of the TimberStrand@ LSL Header can drastically reduce call-backs to fix drywall cracks or nail pops above doors and windows, problems conrnronly caused by hcaders lnade from ordinary lumber.

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The Merchant Magazine - August 2003

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Anaheim Millworks tf 431..............................45

Anfi nson Lumber Sales t1241...........,,..,........35

Atessco t1381...................................................43

Beaver Lumber Co. [146]..............,,,,,,.,,.,.....47

BMD [107]....... ....................7.8

Brightwood t t 311............................................40

Cal Coast Wholesale Lumber [128],.............39

Canfor [103].... ........................3

C&E Lumber Co. [148].................................49

Collins Cos. I1191 ...........................................29

Colville Indian Precision Pine [133].............41

Comercial Corza [02] ...,......,..........,..Cover II

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Conrad Forest Products [155].......,...Cover IV

Dixieline Lumber [10f ].................--...,Cover I

DMK Pacific Corp. [139]...............................44

EarthSource Forest Products [132]..,,.,,.......41

Elder Forest Products [150]...............,..,.......51

Fontana Wholesale Lumber 11471..,.........,...47

Fremont Forest Group [ 17]......,,...,,......,.....27

G&T Sales t1061 ...............................................6

GRK Canada Ltd. [130] ................................40

Hardwoods Unlimited [127]...............,..........38

Highland Lumber Sales [143] .......................45

Holmes Lumber Co., Fred C. [151]..............52

Hoover Treated Wood [122] .........................32

Huff Lumber Co. [118]..................................28

Inland Timber t1521.......................................53

International Paper-EWP t1231....................33

International Paper-Satin Bead [114]...,......24

Keller Lumber Co. [134] ............,..................42

Krauter Storage Systerns t1081..............,....,.17

Kubinec Strapping [140] ...............................44

McKenzie Forest Products t1161,.................26

M&M Builders Supply [11].........................20

Montrose Reload [45] .......................,..,.......47

Nextel [12]..... ......................21

Oregon-Canadian Forest Products t1531.....54

Pacific Wood Laminates t1 101 ..........,...........20

Plywood & Lumber Sales [132].......,.......,....41

Polywood Products t1291.................--..........39

Product Sales [104] ,........,......4

Redwood Empire [154]........,......,....,.Cover III

Reel Lumber t1371 .........................................43

Regal Custom Millwork t1371.......................43

Rosboro t1261 .................................................37

Starborn Industries [105]..........,....,................5

Stockton Wholesale Lumber [113],,...,........23

Sunbelt Material Handling t1311.....,............21

Swan Secure Products [142].....,,...,,.,.....,.45,46

Swanson Group [125] .....,....36

Thomas Forest Products, JM [130]....,.........20

Thompson Hardwoods [141]...................,.....44

Thunderbolt Wood Treating t1491...............50

Van Arsdale Harris [136]..,.,.....,,,.,,..............42

Woodfold Marco Mfg. Co. [144]...................46

Woodguard t1351 ...........................................42

Wood Moulding & Millwork Producers Association t1091 ..............,.......................19

M* @*ufptoruuto$ctus

New Crlifornia plant beginstreatingi

Arb"rLln, C"l;f. L.r*t", J"rl"t, tLrougLout most oI Cali{ornia can now t" ,"rrr"J {.,rr' the country's newest wooJ preservation {ucility, says an "#i"iul ol Co.r.uJ Forest ProJucts.

Located "ff I5 i,..r. north o{ Sacramento, tL" 3-"vlitrJet plant is tr specializing in the tteatmenl o{ Douglas {i.l.r-t". u.rd timbers with copper azole and borate nreservatives.

Tieatment o{

\Tolmanizedt Nut,trul Select* *ooJ, th" t"st Lnoo- brr.rJ o{ "new generation" treat"J v,oJ, tegan in July.

In August, proJuction "{ Si11B"" borate-treateJ o'o"J *ill b" uJJ"J. 'rl l. r nls wooo ls un e*cell.r-r.t choice {"t rill plate a.rJ frarrring.

Th. correct cornposite: Cort"ctD"cLt

B;JJnf*J, Maine IL's "G"krri"ully b"urrti{,rl" utlt a 21-year lmit"J warranty.

ContuJ Forest RoJucts is now Jistributing Co..ectDecle, an attractive, roliJ-"rorr-section composite oI r".y.l"J -upl" [ib"r u'J h i gh-p"Jormance polypropyl"tr".

Its polyptopyl"t " bu." "nubl", tke manu{acturer to say that it is tLe "strongest unJ lightest composite J""kitrg material in the inJustrv," o{{ering less sag, greater Jimensional stutility, unJ tetter moisture resistance tLan otLer composites. A naturall""Litrg wooJ grain is

Natural Select'" 11wood tops choices

North BnnJ onJ Rainier, Orn.; ArL""Lln, C"l;f. \TolmanizeJt Nrt,rrul Select'uvlooJ i, the leaJer in the "new Eeneration" o{ p."r"rr."J -ooJ. RotecteJ tr, "ooo", urol" preservativ", th; bru"d it proJu."d at three {ucilities o{ CottruJ Forest RoJucts, urrJ ,''rooli"J to J"ul"t, tlr.ouallout western states "tJ t"yotrJ.

hot .oll"t-"-torr"J into the slip-resistant resin-ricL sur{u"". D"cling is helJ ,"".r."Iy by u kJJ"tr {astener system. CorrectDecL is availatle in thtee colors with a m.tcLing "Ranid Rail" svstem .r,d ucc"lsori"s. It s ulso excellent {or marine unJ co--e.ciul Jecleino.

North BnnJ, Ore. Dricon@ [i." ,"turJant treateJ (FRT)

ln*t"t J"ul"t, witL . convenient source fo, th" *c,r. as theranteJ, [eatu.e-

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