Merchant Magazine - November 2001

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What Now? Stay The Gourse

All of us at Cutler Publishing sincerely hope that you and your loved ones are safe and sound. The events of the past two months have helped us all focus on what is most important in our lives-from our families and friends to the world at large. Our lives may have been altered forever, but we as a nation have taken this opportunity to become stronger as we go forward. Our job is to continue to keep ourselves, our families and our economy strong.

While the capital markets have always been vulnerable to major surprises, the current degree of uncertainty has added exponentially to concern over where our economy and our industry are heading in both the short and long term. However, with that said, the short-term uncertainties should not cloud our long-term outlook.

I think everyone would agree that before September 11, the economy was in trouble. Our industry, while benefiting from a reasonably strong housing market, had been suffering from continued declines in lumber pricing. It was generally felt that the economy was in a gradual saucer shape curve with expansion expected late 2001 through first quarter 2002, with a sharper rebound at the end of 2002. While difficult to predict the short term, we have seen in the last weeks, a stabilization and gradual climb back to pre-September l l levels.

I believe there is further good news on the horizon. While economic activity might be weak over the next several months, all the indicators and growth characteristics of the U.S. economy remain intact. What this tragic event has accomplished is the enactment of a national stimulus package of upwards of $70 billion that might otherwise not have been taken. With the impact of the reduced interest rates since January still feeding through the system, including low mortgage rates and business loans, pressure on price increases suggests low inflation for the foreseeable future. Unfortunately, unemployment will likely to rise to

6-17o in the short-term, encouraging c.e.o.s to invest in technology and equipment that will in turn lead to productivity gains that will create new jobs once again. In our industry, hopefully in the next month or so, the Canadian issue will be equitably resolved in a way all vested parties can support. The uncertainty of this situation has gone on for too long whatever side ofthe fence you sit.

So, how should we operate in such an environment? In my opinion, we should take the pragmatic view that in any environment there is business being won and lost. The question is: which company is going to win it? In a down economy there is opportunity to gain market share, but in challenging times, many companies large and small are not equipped or willing to make the changes necessary to operate in a different environment. Any time the economy takes a downturn, the need to cut costs leads to hasty decisions like cutting sales and marketing budgets. There are line items to cut, but this is not one of them. Any number of recessions has proven that cutting marketing and sales budgets causes both immediate and long-term decreases in profit levels and company and brand awareness. Maintaining promotional spending gives the opportunity to increase market share and seize the moment. In a less cluttered environment messages stand out as never before. By default you are top of mind, and you will be seen by customers as a winner, and will gain market share and sales.

Companies that prosper in a downturn have been shown to more likely prosper in the upturn, and for companies that cut their marketing spend, unfortunately, to rebuild later may be too costly or even impossible. In order to survive a downturn, you must do the right things, and this market and any other market, will always support those companies and individuals that do the right things.

Life marches on. Stavins the course is what we should all do.

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Slight dip for westerrr lurnber rnills

f UMBER production in nearly I-levery western state declined modestlyiast year due to a slowing in the U.S. housing market, according to final 2000 state totals published by Western Wood Products Association.

The association released final industry figures for last year following its annual survey of nearly 300 mills in 13 western states.

Oregon again finished as the top lumber producing state in the country. Production in Oregon totaled 5.93 billion bd. ft.. down 2.17o from 1999. Estimated wholesale value of Oregon's lumber production was $2 billion.

Washington retained its position as the second-largest lumber producing state with 4.38 billion bd. ft., up 3.87o, worth an estimated $1.48 bil-

volume was the second highest annual production volume since 1992.

lion. California held its third position at3.ll billion bd. ft. with an estimated value of $1.36 billion.

Oregon, Washington and California accounted for more than 787o of the region's lumber output last year. Washington and South Dakota were the only states to realize production gains from the previous year.

Production and estimated wholesale value for other western states were:

. Idaho, 1.9 billion bd. ft., $704 million;

Montana, 1.2 billion bd. ft., $398 million;

. South Dakota, 170 million bd. ft., $57 million;

. Wyoming, 168 million bd. ft., $55 million;

. New Mexico, 86 million bd. ft., $29 million:

Colorado, 82 million bd. ft., $27 million;

. Arizona, 63 million bd. ft., $21 million, and Urah, 5l million bd. ft., $17 million.

There was no lumber production in Nevada in 2000. Alaska's lumber production totaled 85 million bd. ft. and was not factored into the western total.

Overall western lumber production in 2000 totaled 17.18 billion bd. ft., down 27o from 1999. Though lower, the volume was the second highest annual production volume since 1992. Estimated wholesale value of western lumber was $6. 15 billion, compared to $7.37 billion in 1999 and $6.1 I billion in 1998.

After reaching a record 54.3 billion bd. ft. in 1999. U.S. consumption

dipped slightly in 2000 to 53.9 billion bd. ft. A 4.4% decl,ine in the number of new homes accounted for much of the decrease in lumber consumption. Housing starts totaled 1.57 million units in 2000, down from 1.64 million in 1999. Single-family housing, the largest market for lumber, declined 5.57o to 1.23 million units. Each new single-family home uses an average of 14,115 bd. ft. of softwood lumber.

During the first six months of this year, western lumber production fell 7.1Vo to 8.5 billion bd. ft., in parr due to rising imports from Canada after the expiration of the Softwood Lumber Agreement, according to WWPA.

Although reinstatement of a tariff provided a shot in the arm to U.S. mills, the lumber industry may be in for tougher times, at least until the spring building season.

"We think we're in for a tough first quarter," said Willamette Industries' Steve Killgore. "The prognosticators foresee a weakening in the first half of next year, but expect the building industry to show resiliency, with housins starts at about 1.55 million."

Though lower, the

GRADUAL slowdown marks lumber oroduction at weslern mills. accordino to Western Wood Products Association's latest f ioures.

Hot, hot, hot OSB finds value in radialnt barcier panels

A GLUT of capacity has depressed .CI,OSB prices and motivated producers to find new, value-added applications for their products. The latest rage: radiant barrier sheathing.

Radiant barrier panels are plywood or OSB panels with a reflective aluminum foil face that is bonded to one side. Typically used for roof sheathing in hot climates, radiant barrier panels are installed with the foil facing the attic to reflect up to 9'77o of the sun's radiant heat away from the home. Attic temperatures are lowered by as much as 30'F, driving down air conditioning bills. The majority of radiant barrier sheathing is used for new construction, although some goes into rerooling and repair.

Foil-faced OSB and plywood has been around lor years. but is just now becoming an inventory staple.

"Radiant barrier sheathing has experienced an annual sales growth of upwards of 50Vo over the past two to three years, making it possibly the

fastest growing of all building material categories," says Julie Cole, marketing manager for LouisianaPacific's TechShield.

The product was first produced in the late 1980s by KoolPly, and L-P acquired the company in 1995. Two years later, International Paper introduced their version, Solar Board.

"We have seen tremendous growth, especially in the last 24 months," says IP's Steve Baker. "Partly, it's because of heightened energy awareness, such as with the electricity deregulation in California. That's a piece of it. But primarily, when folks sit down and look at the product. they decide they want it on their home. We just have to let folks know about it."

L-P's Cole similarly attributes the exploding demand to "increased energy consciousness by the American public. Also, part of it is that we and other companies have been placing more emphasis on the product because it's value-added, so margins typically are higher than on commodity products." She anticipates sales of the product to continue growing 30357o over the next two to three years.

Other OSB producers are scrambling to get a piece of the action. Potlatch anicipates a late November introduction of LuminOX from its Bemidji, Mn., facility, according to Bob Mai.

As well, Willamette Industries is about to formally unveil its still-to-benamed radiant barrier OSB and plywood. "We see it as an opportunity to add value," says John LeFors, v.p. of Willamette's building materials group. "We have plenty of substrate to put it on and the experience to offer a quality product."

Weyerhaeuser, the nation's second largest OSB producer (next to L-P),

currently doesn't produce such a product, but does see a need in hot, dry climates. Consequently, early this year Weyerhaeuser customer service centers in applicable regions, such as Southern California, began distributing L-P's TechShield.

Langboard's Quitman, Ga., OSB plant started producing Energylock radiant barrier sheathing in the late spring. "We'd about topped off what we could do with OSB," says Chuck Rigoni. "This is something else to sell, another application for OSB, and a growing market. It's a value-added product; we hope to keep it that way so it doesn't turn into a commodity."

Radiant barrier sheathing, he says, "is already established in Texas and the Southwest, but is just beginning to be used in the South and Southeast. We see a lot of opportunity here, and

Sales of the product

are anticipated to grow 3035% over the next two to three vears.

we hope to grow with that. I'm excited to be selling it for the short-term, but especially for the future."

All the manufacturers admit that their products are basically the same, although in June L-P added a slight differentiation. "We patented a new incising process whereby we actually incise the product after the laminating process," Cole says. "The post-lamination process puts little holes in the foil and in the board. which allows the substrate, either plywood or OSB, to dry much faster. That's important to the builder and homeowner because often the sheathing gets wet before the builder has a chance to install the roofing felt and shingles. The builder is supposed to let it dry. If they apply felt and shingles before it's fully dry, there is opportunity to trap moisture. The incising allows the moisture to acclimate through the board."

The increasing number of players sees nothing but growth. "There are some prognosticators out there who believe that one day all new construction will have this type of product," IP's Baker says. "I don't know that I'd go that far, but certainly we are seeing business grow year after year. (Using the product) just makes sense."

FOIL-LAMINATED sheathing is providing a hot new market lor OSB.

T?aders remain optimistic

ALL SMILES at NAWLA's Traders Market Oct. 11-13 in Dallas, Tx., due to strong, though lower attendance. (1) Tom Corrick, Steve Weekes, Kevin Booney, Tom Meier, Chris Wilson. (2) Vicki Onuliak, Alan Messett, Scott Driskill. (3) Brian Keefer, Bob Shepherd, Jerry Johnson. (4) Harold Lowe, Barry Hammett, Neil Nakamura. (5) Steven Sprenger, Cindy Reed, Jim Kneaper. (6) Tim McEvoy, Mike

McCann. (7) Peter Alexander, Connie Newman, Brett Kelly. (8) Larry Nelson, Tom Mitchell. (9) Dennis Varn, George Pattee. (10) Graham Bishop, Calvin Biddix. (11) Steven Hagen, Rob Cook. (12) Linda Sabrowski, Alan Bott. (13) Carsten Kullik, Cornelia Wull, Ingo Faller. (14) Chris Rubin, Doug Niklason, Dave Schiavi. (15) Darren Zwicker, David Stearns. (16) Bob Bell, Tess Lindsey, Thom Wright. (17)

Kris Lewis, Lee Greene Jr. (18) Don Bratcher. (19) John Haggerty lll, Joseph Haggarty lV, John Stevenson. (20) Ben Sotuyo, Susan Fitzsimmons. (21) Marty Hawkins, Bob Fregia. (22) Mike St. John, Eric Bjorling. (23) Ken Caylor, Kristi Elsemore, Rod Nichols. (24) Steven & Michele Tyahla. (25) Joe Castleberry, Greg Fitz.

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NAWLA (continued from previous page) (1) staffers Ben Stephens, Shannon Sabres, Pam Baker. (2) E.J. Langley, Donna Allen. (3) Jim Sargent, Mike Luza, Marcus Mueller. (4) Lawrence Wong, Lori Blake. (5) Teni Adair, Mark Dippel. (6) Brian Craig, Judy Johnston. (7) Greg & Karen Quibell, (8) Brent Gwatney, John Long. (9) Michael Lobbett, Mike Finfer. (10) Jim Hassenstab, Angie Wallert, Monte Jensen. (11) Denny McEntire, Deber Dodd, Andy Augustine. (12) Ahren Spilker, Joel Hamel, Robert Hanis. (13) John Danell. Jim Johnson. (14) Bill Malloy, Mike McKanna. (15)

Dean Duchi, Mike Webster. (16) Danny Miller, Dave Damon, Nolan Schweikl. (17) David Haynes, Mike & John Behan, Kirk Hammond, (18) John Ferguson. (19) Bob Bretz, Joe Nealon, Billy Gunn. (20) Dave Duncan, Ron Dye. (21) Michael Parella, Nestor Pimentel, George Parden, Bruce Keith. (22) David Stallcop, Jason Tulee, Sheldon Howell. (23) Greg Vaudt, Rick Steers, Dave Fuhriman, Meryl Phillips, (24)Jim Enright, John Jayne. (More photos on next two pages)

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TRADERS MARKET (continued from previous pagesl exhibitors (1) Kathleen Vardon, Larry

Hawkins. (2) Lee Baxter, Butch Morgan, Pat Abney, John Rogalski. (3) Eddie Smallins, Jack Burnard, Kevin Grindy. (4) Joe Patton, Larry Wagner. (5) Toby Kirkland, Lawrence Newton, Chap Kester. (6) Lany Kelson, John Davisdon. (7) Jim Epperson, Darrell Hungerlord. (8) John Braun, Rod Sims, David Savers. (9) Denny O'Sullivan, Bill McGovern, Dusty O'Sullivan. (10) Al Bracewell, Doyal Marks, Mike Day. (11) Ben Stimpson, Kris Johnson, Willie Goyne. (12) Mike Davis, Jack Palacio. (13) Al Deatherage, Tony Lapinto, Larry Audette. (14) Dan Vincent, Parker

Butterfield. (15) Greg Haupt, John Georgelis, Matt Weaber. (16) Dale Spencer, John Barber, Tom Payne. (17) John Brill, Ken Tennefoss. (18) Julia & Joe Nicholson. (19) Charlie Moss, Joe Klohs. (20) Ulrich Vohwinkel, Hans Blumenthal, Thomas Mende. (21) Chris Bailey, Stuart Clarke. (22) Mark Griesemer, Gary Wilson, Ed List, Mark Tucker. (23) Alain Dubois, Alain Chalifour, Tom Reke. (24) Harvey Hetfeld, Mark Mitchell, Betty Jo Carpenter, Pete Henningfeld. (25) Reed Trull, Bill McGrath, Bob Dues.

(More photos on next page)

LfVE OR MEMOREX? (Continued from previous three pages) At NAWLA Traders Market, (1) Tim Elbers stands at right of image of Len Williams on their booth. (2) Noel Pennington, Linda Priddy, Corey & Scott Thomason. (3) Steve Boyd, Nita Sisul. (4) Doug Hanson. (5) Sean Higgins, Guy Pyselman. (6) Scott Manke. (7) Claudia & Thomas Westbrook. (8) Rich Haddad. (9) Prisco DiPrizio, Scott Brown. (10) Fred MacLean, Jim Ramsey. (11) Jon Painter, Pete Krihak. (12) Brent Sobol, Bill Nugent. (13) Kevin Breen. (14) Bridget Wink, Phil Kimery. (15) Rick Hogue, Chuck Casey. (16) Don Simon, John Makuvek,

Kerlin Drake. (17) Wyatt Spann, Bill Richardson, Gary Calder. (18) Jim Funch, Keith Kersell, Chris Lynch. (19) Tim Tanner. (20) Skip Beddow, Mike Phillips, Ronald Parker. (21) Geoff Crandlemire, Greg Carter, Michael Kirkelie. (22) Scott Elston, Steve Killgore, Rita Poe, Darlene Mclntyre, Steve Webb. (23) Scott Babitt, Al Work, Dave Coleman. (24) Mark Nizic, John Grove, Steve Getsiv, Martin Wiegard lll. (25) Julie Kerber, Larry Work. (26) Ryan Morrison, Chris Degnan, Dusty Hammack, Josh Sammon. (27) Dorothy & Patrick Sinclair. (28) Vince De Palma, Bob Weston.

lndust rV groups grapple with post-September 11 scheduling

fN THE immediate aftermath of the ISept. | | attacks. many organizations canceled or postponed their events out of respect for the attack victims and concerns about airline safety.

Some groups that initially chose to postpone had to make difficult decisions about their events as fallout from the attacks reverberated throughout the industry.

The Western Building Material Association decided to postpone its annual convention and buying show originally set for Nov. 8-11 in Bellevue, Wa.

WBMA's Casey Voorhees said a rescheduled date in January would soon be announced. He added that postponement was due to an expected low turnout. "lt didn't make sense to have a bunch of exhibitors standins around," he said.

APA-The Engineered Wood Asso-

originally been set for Sept. l4-17.

APA president David Rogoway noted that low attendance commitments, a sputtering market and contin-

Mock said, "Our response to these events should include moving forward with our meeting and conference."

The Cedar Shake & Shinsle Bureau hosted its rescheduled annual meeting Nov. 2 in Richmond, B.C. The original meeting had been set for Sept. l4-15 in Whistler, B.C.

The Certified Forest Products Council has decided to reschedule its conference and showcase. originally set for Sept. 26-28, for April 25-21. 2002 in Atlanta, Ga.

Also rescheduling was the National Hardwood Lumber Association, which initially canceled its Sept. l2-15 convention in New Orleans, La. The rescheduled convention will take place Jan. l0-12 in Memphis, Tn.

ued uncertainty about the safety of flying led to the decision.

initially chose to postpone had to make difficult decisions about their events as fallout from the attacks reverberated throughout the industry.

ciation canceled its annual meeting that had been rescheduled for Nov. 47 in San Diego, Ca. The meeting had

"It is a disappointment to the staff, the board and the member and supplier company representatives who had indicated they planned to attend," Rogoway said. "However we felt in the end that a poorly attended meeting would not be in the interests of the membership or the industry."

Meetings of the board of trustees as well as other advisory committees will be rescheduled.

Architectural Woodwork Institute rescheduled its annual meeting and convention, originally set for Sept. l3-15, for Nov. 15-17 in Boston, Ma.

Newly elected president Doug

North American Wholesale Lumber Association was among the groups sticking with its original show date. Despite a decline in attendance from last year's show, the Oct. ll-13 Traders Market in Dallas, Tx., did attract about 1,500, many making their first airline trips since Sept. 1 l.

Mountain States Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association also carried on with their fall management conference Oct. 4-6 in Jackson Hole, Wy. (See coverage, p. 23). Attendance was, according to executive vice president Geri Adams, "a trickle lower because it became difficult to get here, with canceled flights and such."

Some groups that

NAWLA'S Traders Market, which kicked off exactly one month after the attacks, still drew 1,500 to Dallas. At the ribbon cuiting (l-r), Bob Owens, Doyal Marks, Ted Roberts, Roy Canoll and Nick Kent. (See four previous pages for more photos.)

A cooler home can really I heat up customer interest.

Homeowners are becoming more and more interested in products that can make their homes more energy efficient, Products like TechShield" radiant barrier sheathing.

TechShield is a combination of standard roof sheathing and a thin, but durable, layer b of aluminum. TechShield prevents up lo 970/o of the sun's radiant heat from entering the attic, leaving attic temperatures as much as 30' cooler. And that not only makes the whole home cooler, it also allows the air conditioner to do less work allsummer long.

Start stocking TechShield today and judge for yourself how much it can heat up your business.

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B&B Hardware, Los Angeles, Ca., recently remodeled its 5lyear-old store

McDaniel Do it Center Shohomish, Wa., and Hardware Store Do it Center, Maple Valley, Wa., were recognized by Do it Best Corp. for highest warehouse purchases among its single store operators...

TruServ Corp. received CIO Magazine's CIO-100 award for its Internet Custom Catalog and signed a $350 million underwritten lending commitment from Bank of America for borrowings against the co-op's accounts receivable and inventory

Lowe's Cos. opened a new store early this month in N. Phoenix, Az. (James Henry store mgr.)

Lowe's will build a 135,000-sq. ft. store in Stockton, Ca.; earned a special-use permit to build a I36,253-sq. ft. store and 24,O20sq. ft. garden center in Vista, Ca., and received city council permission to erect a second store sign in San Clemente, Ca.

Home Depot this month opens home centers in Longview, Wa.; Hayward, Redondo Beaph and Yuba City, Cn., and at the E. Portland Mall in Ponland. Or.. as well as Expo Design Centers in Oakland, Westwood and Dublin, Ca.

Home Depot plans a 750,000sq. ft. regional DC on 44 acres in Lacey, Wa., and a 150,000-sq. ft. store with a 20,000-sq. ft. garden center in West Hills, Ca.; wants to lease 10 acres of county land in Aubum, Ca., for a 130,d00-sq. ft. store; has decided not to build on a site in Mission Viejo, Ca., and is partnering with ImproveNet Inc., Redwood City. Ca., to operate an installed sales pilot program at 15 California stores ...

Home Depot received an "F" score in traffic movement from a San Juan Capistrano, Ca., environmental study of a proposed store the chain is continuing to face resident opposition over a proposed site in Agoura Hills, Ca.; opponents have gathered threefourths ofthe signatures needed to force an anti-big box referendum onto the March ballot ...

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Matheus Lumber Co., Woodinville, Wa., opened a sales office in Vancouver, Wa.; Larry Tommerup and Kevin Koranda, sales reps.

South Coast Lumber Co.. Brookings Or., is planning on closing its cutting mill June 2002; the facility will be refitted as a stud mill

YardC onne ct. c om, Seattle, Wa., shut down and is liquidating

U.S- Plastic Lumber Corp. is expected to close its Fontana, Ca., manufacturing facility by the end of the year along with its Chino, Ca.. resin plant ...

Mikron Industries, Kent, Wa., has started production at a new 52,000-sq. ft. plant manufacturing polymer composite window and building products

States Industries has closed its veneer mill in Grand Ronde, Or., and cut 55 jobs in Eugene, Or.

Superior Lumber Co. rebuilt its 8,000-sq. ft. Glendale, Or., offices destroyed by fire Jan.2; an activist group claimed responsibility for the blaze (see Feb., p. 32)

Boise Cascade, Baise,Id., had 480,000 acres of timberland in Washington certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative. and finished third in CMP Media's "InformationWeek 500," which recognizes innovative uses of information technology

Commercial Lumber & Pallet Co., Indio, Ca., suffered an Aug. 2l fire that caused $1.75 million in damage; fire officials determined the blaze was accidental ...

Neil Kelly Co., Portland, Or., has formed Kelly Cabinet Co., a new corporation to manufacture, sell and distibute Neil Kellv cabinets; Rick Fields is the new company's president

Medallion Cabinetry opened a 150,000-sq. ft. plant in Independence, Or., replacing its 70,000-sq. ft, Salem, Or., facility

Custom Building Products, Seal Beach, Ca., and Jamo recently opened a 50,000-sq. ft. plant in Miami, Fl., that will manufacture tile and stone products ...

Premdor, after completing its acquisition af Masonite Corp. from International Paper Co., is changing its name to Masonite International Corp. ...

Louisiana-Pacific will begin shipping WeatherBesl composite decking in four new colors in early 2002: the new colors are roughsawn pine, pacific cedar, western redwood and driftwood gray

Honolulu Wood Treating, Ewa Beach, Hi., is now distributing CertainTbed's Weather Board fiber cement siding

Anniversari es: Go lding S ulliv an Lumber Sales, Costa Mesa, Ca., 25th Expo Design Center, San Diego, Ca., 10th

New Web site: Certffied Forest Products Council, Beaverton, Or., www.certifiedwood.org

Housing starts in Sept. (latest figures) rose 2Vo to L574 million ... single family starts climbed l% to 1.268 million; multi-family was at a rate of 270,000 for 5+ units building permits fell 37o to an annual pace of 1.571 million.

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PARR-TEE: Wholesaler Parr Lumber Co., Chino, Ca., celebrated its 25th anniversary with a Sept. 29 party at the Balboa Yacht Club, Corona del Mar, Ca. {1) Evelyn & Pete Panella. (2) ffront row, l-( Bruce Keith, Yolanda Rodriguez, Jerry Long, Pam Winters, Pete Panella, Michael Panella, Janet Pimentel; [middle] Vince Galloway, Ceci Gallegos, Oscar Portillo, Lois Tavenner, Pete Ulloa, Bob Malone, Nestor Pimentel, Robert Williams; [back] George Parden, Karen Currie, Steve Goodman, Jason Bender, Bud Oliviera, Steve Batick. (3)Jerry Long, Mark Olsen, Bruce Keith. (4) Lezlee Livrano, Lou Bishara. (5) Ernie Demontreux, John Harmer. (6) Tracy Trogdon, Kelly Srsen. (7) Yolanda & Raymond Rodriguez. (8) Pam Winters, Karen Cunie.

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Lumber Association of California & Nevada - Nov. 10-13. 5th annual convention, Paradise Pointe Resort, San Diego, Ca.; (8OO) 266-4344.

International Mass Retail Association - Nov. 13-16, store planning, design & merchandising conference & expo, Disney's Contemporary Resort, Orlando, Fl.; (703) 841-2300.

Architectural Woodwork Institute - Nov. 15-17. 49th annual meeting/convention, Park Plaza Hotel, Boston, Ma.; (703) 733-0600.

Wood & Wood Products and Custom Woodworking Business - Nov. 16-17, woodworking expo & conference, Convention Center, Portland, Or.; (888) 903-9663.

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Western Forestry & Conservation Association - Dec. 2-4, conference, Eugene, Or.; (503) 226-4562.

International Mass Retail Association - Dec. 3-4, tax executives seminar, Washington Monarch Hotel, Washington, D.C.; (703\ 841-2300.

Lumber Association of California & Nevada - Dec. 6. 2nd Growth holiday meeting, Sheraton, Cerritos, Ca.; (800) 2664344.

Sacramento Area Wholesalers - Dec. 7, holiday lunch, Arden Hif ls Country Club, Carmichael, Ca.; (916) 736-3353.

Los Angeles Hardwood Lumberman's Club - Dec. 8, Christmas party, California Yacht Club, Marina del Rey, Ca.; (323) 467-9473.

Portland Wholesale Lumber Association - Dec. 13. Christmas lunch, Doubletree Hotel, Portland, Or.; (503) 648-4156.

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Mountain States Lumtrer & Building Material Dealers Association - Jan. 7-10, Bill Darling estimating courses. Casper, Wy.; Jan. 14-17, Denver, Co.; Jan. 29-31, Albuquerque, N.M. ; (800) 365-09 I 9.

Los Angeles Hardwood Lumberman's Club - Jan. 10, meeting, Steven's Steakhouse, City of Commerce, Ca.; (323) 7239856.

California Forestry Association - Jan. 16-19, annual meeting, Hyatt Fishermen's Wharf, San Francisco, Ca.: (916) 4446592.

Humboldt Hoo-Hoo Club - Jan. 17, crab feed, Eureka Inn, Eureka, Ca.; (707) 268-3085

American Hardware Manufacturers Association - Jan. 20-22, manufacturing excellence conference, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tuscon, Az.; (847) 605-1025.

American Architectural Manufacturers Association - Jan. 27-30, annual meeting, Marriott Ranchos Las Palmas, Palm Springs, Ca.; (847) 303-5664.

National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors - Jan. 28-30, annual meeting, Washington, D.C.; (202) 872-0885.

Do it Best Corp. - Jan. 31-Feb. 1, winter market, Opreyland Hotel. Kissimmee. Fl.: (219) 748-5300.

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Other new officers: pres.-elect/director George Harley, J.C. Baldridge Lumber; immediate past pres. Mike Martin, A.D. Martin Lumber; treas. Doug Cunningham, Boise Cascade; sec. Ed Botkin, Mountain West Wholesalei national/Az. director Walter Foxworth, Foxworth-Galbraith. and director John Lindsey, Big John's Lumber; Max Guetz, Home Lumber; Steve Ker, Max Ker & Son; Tom Stringham, Stringham Lumber; Chuck Yardas, Valley Lumber & Supply, and Joe Martin, Zentz Lumber.

Feted were the Ker family, new Honorary Life Member Charles C. Yardas. and Michele Rhilinger, Weyerhaeuser, Denver, as Associate Member of the Year.

Outstanding sales award winners included: in Az., (outside sales) Lucky Hayes, Weyerhaeuser, runner-up Dan Good, Capital Lumber; (telephone sales) Debbie Delgado, Boise, runner-up Tom Marin, Weyerhaeuser; in Co., (outside sales) Craig Martin, Snavely, runner-up Doug Cunningham, Boise; (tele-

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Western Building Material Association postponed its annual convention until January (see story, p. l6).

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Weyerhaeuser Continues Chase Of Willamette

Dogged in its pursuit of the reluctant takeover target, Weyerhaeuser Co. has extended its $5.5 billion tender offer for Willamette Industries until Dec. 5.

Weyerhaeuser noted that about 477o of Willamette's 110 million shares were tendered under the $50-ashare offer. Another 37o is owned by Richard Clark, who is interested in selling shares to settle his late father's estate (see Oct., p. 49). He informed Weyerhaeuser that he might sell for $55 a share, but Weyerhaeuser replied that it would negotiate only with

Willamette.

Two weeks later, after estimating its own per-share value in the $60s, Willamette indicated it would be willing to sit down at the bargaining table if Weyerhaeuser submitted a written offer in the high $50s.

The next day, Weyerhaeuser defended its current bid, explaining that it was based on estimates that a merger would save $300 million and that Willamette has refused to disclose information to help identify additional savings. However, Weyerhaeuser said it was open to meeting with Willa-

mette "at any time to discuss any information that you have regarding synergies achievable in the context of a business combination today."

Boise Cascade To Be "Boise"

Boise Cascade will re-brand itself next year, going by the name of "Boise" alone.

The decision is expected to take place in the spring of 2002, with the name change appearing on most products and marketing materials.

For legal and financial trading, the corporation will keeps its full name.

"The overriding reason for the change is to have a visual presentation that does a better job of telling what the company is," said company spokesman Mike Moser.

Moser added that most employees and customers already refer to the company as "Boise."

Some industry analysts have suggested the name change is an attempt to distance the company from its forest products image, which recently has been under increasing scrutiny by environmental activists.

Moser denied the decision was a reaction to environmentalists. "We're very proud of our heritage. We're not trying to get away from anything we do today," he said.

The company was founded in 1957 when Boise Payette Lumber Co., Boise, Id., and Cascade Lumber Co., Yakima, Wa., merged.

PALS Packing For Oakland

Plywood And Lumber Sales, Emeryville, Ca., will consolidate its operations in Oakland, Ca.

PALS expects to relocate its East Bay wholesale distribution center and headquarters and its Berkeley, Ca.based EarthSource division to 1618 28th St. in Oakland in March.

Company founder and c.e.o. Jeff Hunt said he selected the new location following a personal invitation by Oakland mayor Jerry Brown, who detailed the city's excellent transportation and port facilities and labor pocl.

Hard-To-Treat Decking O K'ed

A proposed decking standard that allows diminished treatment of thin sapwood species was approved by the American Wood-Preservers' Association's T-2 (Lumber & Timber) subcommittee meeting.

If finalized, the standard would permit difficult-to-treat species to be

treated with reduced penetration and assay zone requirements, and no incising restrictions.

According to the Southern Forest Products Association, "This so-called 'shell' or 'envelope' treatmenl raises numerous concerns regarding the serious risk of premature wood failures, inappropriate applications, and the subsequent loss of consumer confidence in all treated products."

The proposed standard is now eligible for the next level of approval within the AWPA voting procedures.

Winds Stoke Lumber Blaze

A wind-fueled fire hurdled through the lumber yard of Sierra Cedar Products, Linda, Ca., causing $2.5 million in damages.

The blaze began in a levee near the yard and spread quickly through mounds of aging sawdust before it was extinguished four hours later.

More than 60 firefighters battled the Oct. 12 blaze as up to 40 mph winds gusted through the site.

Sierra Cedar's Derrick Pendergras said employees and firefighters were at times overwhelmed by the intensity of the fire. "There were a couple of times I ran out of breath and couldn't

see," he said. "We just did what we could."

There were no reports of injuries to firefighters or employees.

Most Redwoods Certified

According to new findings from the California Redwood Association, three out of every four acres of commercial redwood forest in the U.S. are now independently certified and sustainably managed.

CRA's Pamela Allsebrook notes that most major redwood lumber mills and landowners have completed independent third party certification of their redwood forestlands. "Over I million acres or approximately 76Vo of the available redwood forests have been recognized by the Forest Stewardship Council or the Sustainable Forestry Initiative," Allsebrook said.

Both certification groups look at forest health, protection of water quality, enhancement of wildlife habitat and minimizing the visual impact of harvesting when evaluating managed forests.

Allsebrook credits retailers, builders and remanufacturers with driving much of the recent demand for certifi ed forest products.

Expo Begins Online Sales

Home Depot has launched a new Web site to test-market online sales for its Expo Design Centers.

The pilot test of Expo.com began Sept. 27, offering 200 products, including kitchen faucets, bath and decorative hardware, ceiling fans and light fixtures. During the test, products will be shipped via United Parcel from the Plano, Tx., Expo.

Depot has 33 Expos in I I states.

E-Biz For Small Retailers

CCI-Triad's Hardlines and Lumber Group, Livermore, Ca., has introduced an electronic storefront feature to accompany its existing Triad Eagle software.

INet e-Store allows retail customers to research and buy merchandise over the Internet. "E-Store lets the average retail operation offer its customers the convenience of researching and purchasing products online from their own PC," said marketing mgr. Rob Vomund. "It's also a 'plug and play' service that is easy for retailers to implement, requiring no previous Web experience to operate, " he added.

Currently over 6,000 retail locations use the Triad Eagle system.

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Simpson Closes Two Mills

Simpson Timber Co., Shelton, Wa., indefinitely closed its Shelton and Dayton Wa., sawmills.

Marketing mgr. Laurie Creech said market conditions had forced the closures, but that the status of the mills "would be looked at week-to-week."

Mill #5 in Dayton was built in 1976 as a stud mill. and later refitted in 1999 as a dimension facility. Mill #3 in Shelton was built in 1947.

The shutdowns have not affected the company's Korbel, Ca., sawmill.

Dealer Expands, Joins Ace

Craik Lumber Co., Walla Walla, Wa., is building a new 22,500-sq. ft. hardware store and warehouse next to its current retail lumber location. The hardware store, which will open under the Ace banner, is being built in front of the warehouse portion, with aims at capturing the building supply market.

Owner Larry Craik said the hardware store will be a full-service location. but adds. "We're not going to try to compete with Wal-Mart, Kmart or those others."

The project will cost $538,550 and, according to Craik, was prompted by

increased business and a need for greater exposure.

The building is expected to be completed by late December.

Sierra Forest Loses Suit

Sierra Forest Products, Terra Bella, Ca., was among the plaintiffs that lost a suit challenging the legitimacy of California's Giant Sequoia National Monument.

The monument, which encompasses 32'7,769 acres within the Sequoia National Forest, was designated in 2000 by President Clinton to put an end to timber harvesting of those forests.

Plaintiffs in the suit sought to reverse the proclamation or at least reduce the the size of the monument to the 20,000 acres that actually included sequoias already protected under the law.

Federal judge Ricardo Urbina dismissed all nine counts of the lawsuit and granted the government's motion to dismiss the case.

Sierra Forest Products was joined in the suit by Tulare County, Sierra Nevada Access Multiple Use & Stewardship Coalition and a snowmobile association.

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Herb Donaldson, exec. v.p./buyer at Mead Clark Lumber Co.. Santa Rosa, Ca., retired Nov. l after 44 years with the company.

Robert E. Manne has been named c.e.o. and president of Pacific Lumber Co., Scotia, Ca. He succeeds John A. Campbell, who is now chairman of the board.

Gary Christiansen has joined Adams Lumber, Tigard, Or., as a trader.

Chris Bailey has been promoted to mgr. of retail accounts and home centers for The Collins Companies, Portland, Or.

Dennis McWhirter has been promoted to sales mgr. at Exterior Wood, Washougal, Wa. Derek Hardy, ex-Jeld Wen, and Bill Jones, ex-Pacific Lumber Co., are new to sales.

Chip McHenry is now handling cedar and Tim Jaeger western S-P-F at Boise Cascade's Lake Oswego, Or., buying office.

Joe E. Beverly, Stephen C. Tobias, and Sam A. Williams have been elected to the board of directors of Plum Creek Timber Co.. Seattle. Wa.

Kent S. Goodyear, ex-Collins Cos., is new to Norwood North America, Inc., Portland, Or., as v.p.

Richard J. Taggart has been promoted to v.p.-finance for Weyerhaeuser Co., Federal Way, Wa. Jeffery W. Nitta succeeds him as v.p. and treasurer. Kathryn F. McAuley has been promoted to v.p.-investor relations.

Rob Luce is the new v.p. of the home center marketing group for Idaho Timber Corp., Boise, Id. Gary Botts succeeds him as gen. mgr. at the Weiser, Id., facility. Todd Featherly is the new gen. mgr. in Whitefish, Mt. New to sales: Brent Smith, Troy, Id.; Ben Bucholz, Boise, Id., and Dean Caviggia, Albuquerque, N.M. Brian Richardson, son of Dennis Richardson, Oregon-Canadian Forest Products, Orange, Ca., has been promoted to outside sales at White Cap Industries, Costa Mesa, Ca. Jim Rothe has joined Tnlpx as national sales director-enterprise solutions.

Mike Santiago has been named c.f.o. of ImproveNet Inc., Redwood City, Ca.

Thom Wright has joined All-Coast Forest Products, Cloverdale, Ca., as product mgr.

Hardy Vestal, sales mgr., has left Big Valley Lumber Co., which shuttered its Bieber, Ca., sawmill in May. The Burney, Ca., mill continues to operate.

Tom Elias, ex-White River Hardwoods, has joined Emafyl, Littleton, Co., as v.p.-sales & marketing.

David Miller is new to counter sales at Ganahl Lumber, Laguna Beach, Ca.

Jeff Hodge, Pope & Talbot, Portland, Or., has been promoted to sales mgr. for operations in Spearfish, S.D.

Cheryl Rubins is the new v.p.-communications for the California Forest Products Commission.

Gary Weiss, Do it Best GW Hardware, Woodburn, Or., was elected chairman of Do it Best Corp.

Phil Bender, ex-CertainTeed, is the new v.p.-sales & marketing for MonierLifetile, Irvine, Ca.

Robin A. Conway is the new v.p.-marketing and sales for Stingray Lighting, Escondido, Ca.

Garry Tabor, v.p.-sales and marketing, Building Material Distributors, Galt, Ca., has been elected to a second term on the Associated Building Material Distributors of America board.

Steven Rogel, Weyerhaeuser Co., Federal Way, Wa., has been named Global C.e.o. of the Year by Pulp & Paper and PPI magazines.

John W. "Jack" Creighton Jr., who retired as c.e.o. of Weyerhaeuser Co. in 1997, has been named chairman and c.e.o. of United Airlines parent UAL.

Canada Hit With Added Duty

The U.S. Commerce Department will assess an average 12.577o antidumping tariff to Canadian softwood imported into the U.S., adding to the 19.37o countervailing duty announced in August.

The anti-dumping penalties, which average 12.577o and are not retroactive, range from 5.94Vo for West Fraser Timber Co. to 19.247o for Slocan.

Debbie L. Cohen is the new c.e.o. at the Forest Stewardship Council.

Edward Bilger is now mgr. of engineering for the construction and distribution division of Bostik Findley.

El Louise Waldron, Waldron Forest Products, Fair Oaks, Ca., recently vacationed in Acapulco, Mexico, with 60 golfing buddies.

Sue Yablind is the new legal advisor to Hugh Mungus and Freddy Fungus, owners of Mungus-Fungus Forest Products. Climax. Nv.

A final decision by the Commerce Department on both duties is due in early December.

Group Tries To Halt Stimson

A enviro group has filed suit in federal court to stop Stimson Lumber from logging its private land in Idaho.

At issue is whether Stimson can build roads through the state's Colville National Forest to get at its 2,400

acres of timber. Stimson owns six parcels of land that hold about 20 million bd. ft. of lumber, but are entirely surrounded by a 77,000-acre grizzly bear management unit.

Stimson had agreed to install monitoring equipment, refrain from logging during spring when bears emerge from their dens, and keep a 407o forest cover at all times.

An access request was made in l99 l by the land's previous owner. Plum Creek Timber. Stimson bought the land from Plum Creek in 1996.

Truss Machine Severs Foot

Surgeons were unable to reattach a truss worker's foot after it was severed in an accident at Hayward Truss Co., Santa Maria. Ca.

The 37-year-old man caught his foot in truss-making machinery the evening of Oct. 5. Afier surgery, he was reported to be in stable condition.

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Now, more than a century after its original 900,000-acre purchase in Washington state, Weyerhaeuser continues to protect and enhance the value and productivity of its timberlands as a fundamental management objective. Today, the company manages over 5.6 million acres in the United States. over 32 million acres in Canada (most in long-term timber licenses from the government), and almost 500,000 acres in the Southern Hemisphere.

But much has changed over the past hundred years. In the early decades. forest landownersn relied on unmanaged, natural forests to meet demand. Beginning in the 1930s, Weyerhaeuser began the first stages of sustainable forest management, protecting their lands from fire and other natural disasters, and improving reforestation techniques so that trees could be managed renewably.

In the 1960s, the company began its "high yield forestry" program,

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using state-of-the-art science to ensure successful reforestation and improve tree growth. New challenges arrived over the past several decades-from protecting fish and wildlife to meeting customer expectations for certified products to competition for non-wood substitutes such as steel.

"To survive," says Cassie Phillips, Weyerhaeuser's v.p. of Sustainable Forestry, "we must sustain the supply of wood from our managed forests into the future, and we must respond to environmental and customer concerns and competition from other products. Fortunately, Weyerhaeuser has a long history of scientific research and innovation, and as public and customer expectations have evolved, we have improved our ability to respond."

Weyerhaeuser manages its forests to increase the quality and volume of wood produced as well as to protect natural resources. Practices include:

During harvest, leaving buffers of trees along streams, to protect water quality and fish habitat, and standing trees and downed logs for wildlife habitat.

. Planting 300 to 600 seedlings on each acre.

Thinning forest stands to give remaining trees room to grow.

. Protecting soils from harmful compaction or erosion.

. Fertilizing stands as needed to supplement natural nutrient levels.

. Harvesting at sustainable ratesapproximately 27o of forestlands each year in the West.

. Planning harvest units to reduce visual impacts and protect unique sites, such as those with cultural, historical, or archaeological value.

In addition to its forest stewardship practices, the company has been engaged in the Sustainable Forestry Initiative since its inception seven years ago. SFI calls for a land stewardship ethic that integrates the growing, harvesting and replanting of trees for products with the conservation of soil, air and water quality; wildlife and fish habitat, and aesthetics.

Weyerhaeuser's U.S. timberlands and manufacturing units are using the SFI standard to certify that its products are produced in an environmentally responsible way. In conjunction with SFI, the company follows ISO standards. which focus on how well a company's management practices meet environmental requirements.

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"Weyerhaeuser' s commitment is that all company units-manufacturing and timberlands-will be certifiable to the ISO standard by 2005," says Phillips. "We're well on the way and especially proud of our latest achievement. Our Western Timberlands organizations in Washington and Oregon-1.9 million acres-were successfully audited and will be certified. To our knowledge, that's the largest block of private timberlands to be concurrently certified in the world."

Phillips cautions, however, that the industry and Weyerhaeuser face aggressive competition from nonwood substitutes, particularly steel and concrete. "To counter the efforts of the steel industry, the wood products industry in the United States and Canada is jointly sponsoring a woodpromotion campaign emphasizing to consumers that wood is both a renewable resource and an environmentally preferred, energy-efficient building material.

"I believe we're now at a point where the public and our customers can have confidence that managed forests can be both highly productive and able to provide the multiple benefits that are essential to society."

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Acquiring Payless Units

84 Lumber received permission from a U.S. bankruptcy court in Missouri to buy l5 former Payless Cashways sites for $24.8 million.

With the go-ahead, the lumber retailer plans to make its first move into Nevada with a Las Vegas location, in addition to new stores in Auburn, Bakersfield, and Clovis, Ca.

The purchase is the first time a large grouping of former Payless Cashways stores have been bought at one time. Until now, the stores have been sold individually or in blocks of two or three.

Boise Cascade also took part in the proceedings, buying a former Payless DC in Denver, Co., for $4 million.

In addition to locations in California and Nevada, 84 Lumber will take over sites in Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas and Missouri.

Since last summer, Payless Cashways has filed for Chapter l1 bankruptcy and is liquidating its remaining locations.

Roseburg Opens Oregon Mill

Roseberg Forest Products, Dillard, Or., opened a new l2-acre engineered wood plant last month in Riddle, Or.

The $75 million plant produces laminated veneer lumber and joists, and is expected to employ close to 200 workers once it is fully operational.

Roseburg first broke ground on the project in the fall of 1999. It is the first mill the company has built in 30 years.

New Mill For Yakama Nation

Yakama Forest Products, White Swan. Wa.. has begun construction on a $35 million sawmill scheduled to open next June.

Tribal council members of the Yakama Indian Nation held a blessing ceremony in October on the construction site. The facility is being built next to Yakama's log sorting yard and small-diameter mill.

General mgr. Chris Ketcham said the new mill was built to stop the flow of timbers leaving the reservation.

Currently, the majority of the Nation's timber is being sold to private producers such as Boise Cascade. "(The Nation) will now be keeping their own timber resources on the reservation, adding value and creating a profit in doing that," Ketcham said.

Whereas the existing mill cuts 40 million bd. ft. of timber a year, the new mill is expected to cut 80 million

bd. ft. a year. Out of the Nation's 600,000 acres of grand fir, Douglas fir and ponderosa pine, an estimated 143 million bd. ft. will still head to outside mills once the new plant is operational.

Yakama Forest Products began in 1995 with l0 employees working in the log sorting yard.

Eel River To Have 90-Day Halt

Eel River Sawmills. Fortuna. Ca.. will temporarily close Mill A in Fortuna from mid-December until at least the end of February.

Workers at the mill have received notices that they will be placed on temporary leave for up to 90 days during the closure.

Eel River officials said that mill may be closed permanently if the company is unable to restart the mill during the 90-day period.

The company is currently up for sale while efforts to find a source of affordable logs continue.

Eel River closed its Redcrest, Ca., sawmill this past April, although according to plant mgr. John Littlefield, "We could manufacture again with a business plan that works, something that makes money."

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L-P Braces For Recession

Louisiana-Pacific has decided upon a variety of measures to cut costs by $30 million annually as the U.S. slides toward a recession.

The actions will include the closure of facilities, wage freezes, selling of some assets, exiting the pulp business and job cuts. There are already plans to eliminate 160 mid-to-high level corporatejobs by the end of the year.

Chairman/c.e.o Mark A. Suwyn said, "These actions are absolutely essential given the uncertainties of the building products markets."

One of the first facilities effected will be L-P's OSB mill in Olathe. Co.. which is expected to close in early November or when existing log supplies are depleted. The closure will eliminate 100 mill jobs.

Asked if other plants had been chosen for closure, spokesperson Kelly Stoner said, "No decision has been made yet, we are currently evaluating all our operations."

The current reductions are in addition to the 20Vo reduction L-P has already made over the last 18 months.

Highs End For Oregon Dealer

The owner of Conde's Redwood Lumber, Harrisburg, Or., has closed his lumberyard and says he is leaving for Central America to escape criminal drug charges.

Bill Conde. 58, is facing six criminal charges related to allegations of drug use at the three-day World Hemp Festival his lumberyard hosts each summer. "I'm running for the border now," said Conde, who will be leaving for his wife's native country of Belize as soon as the sale of his lumberyard is finalized.

In mid-October, he auctioned off lumber, tools and even a forklift. This past June, Conde served a

two-week sentence after a felony conviction for abetting delivery of a controlled substance and hindering prosecution.

Conde hopes to negotiate with the local district attorney's office so he can leave the country legally.

Summit Timber Sells Sawmill

Summit Timber Co., Darrington, Wa., has sold its Darrington sawmill to Portland, Or.-based Hampton Associates.

The mill, which has been idle since the purchase in late October, is undergoing changes Hampton hopes will improve log efficiency.

Before the shutdown, the mill produced 80 million bd. ft of lumber per year. Hampton president and c.e.o Ron Parker expects the changes to increase production to upwards of 180 million bd. ft. a year.

Parker said the mill is slated for a late November reopening with the possible addition of a second shift at a later time.

Summit Timber had operated the mill since the 1940s. The company will continue its logging, trucking and distribution operations.

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A Lumber Umbrella

Laminated veneer lumber with a moisture resistant protective coating is new from Willamette Industries.

Struclam is protected with a green pigmented acrylic latex emulsion that is blended with wax emulsion to Drotect wood from absorbing or losing moisture.

The coating is said to reduce the water uotake and absorption rate by over 9OVo.

Circle No. 301

The Batt House

An insulation batt designed for 9' high from Johns Manville.

that has been walls is new

uodate ERP information online in real-time. It also contains many of the eSales Center capabilities available over the Internet.

Circle No. 303

One Tough Decking

Hollow cc.rmposite decking and railing material that reportedly won't crack. warp or rot is available from Kadant Comoosites.

Two Ways To Hammer

A lightweight framing hammer with an option to change striking faces is new from Vaughan & Bushnell Manufacturing Co.

The batt is 105"x15" and reported- ly fits snugly into wall cavities, increasing the home's energy efficiency.

It comes faced or unfaced and with rating values ofR-l l, 13, l5 and 19.

Circle No. 302

Salesmen Phone Home

NxTrend Technology has introduced a wireless application for the Palm OS designed to access company distribution software or e-business information l'rom any location.

Bizlinx Mobile allows users to

Geodeck comes in three olank materials: traditional tS4Sl. tonlue & groove, and heavy-duty commercial. It is made from durable recycled plastic and natural fibers.

It features a 2)-year limited warranty.

Circle No. 304

Ti-Tech is ergonomically designed with a titanium head. The forged steel caps provide an option of a milled or smooth finished striking f-ace with a fiee floating pin to minimize shock at impact.

Circle No. 305

Red Cedar Options

Weyerhaeuser has introduced a line of western red cedar oroducts that includes decking. siding.- timbers and yaroscapes.

CeoenONp comes in four grade categories: premium clear, performance clear, premium knotty, and performance knotty.

Circle No. 306

Instant Fencing!

Pre-packaged PVC fencing kits that are said to offer quick and easy installation are new from L.B. Plastics.

Each Sheerline kit comes with a l6' section and standard 6' posts. They are available in privacy with lattice, semi-privacy and post and rail systems.

Circle No. 307

Grooving On Plywood

Georgia-Pacific's GP Plus Plywood Sturdi-I-Floor now features

Composite Friendly Screws

A trim head screw created specifically for use with composite building products is new from PAM Fastening Technologies.

The screw comes in silver kylan or stainless steel and does not require pre-drilling for most applications.

Circle No. 309

Mobile Organization

A hand truck organizer made from heavy duty nylon is available from Paktek.

the new APA designed tongue & groove.

The QuickFit design has a wider groove opening that reportedly allows the individual panels to fit together much faster than before.

It has also passed all uniform, concentrated and impact load tests to verify buitding code compliance.

Circle No. 308

The Sound Of Studs

A multi-tool stud finder that emits a progressive audible sound along with LEDs that illuminate stud edees is new from CB Instruments.

The Audible Stud Seeker detects studs in drywall, plywood, and paneling or flooring up to 314" thick.

It features a built-in scribe and bubble level.

Circle N0.312

Door Decor On Display

A three-quarter oval mahogany door that reportedly won't split due to contraclion and expansion is new from Royal Mahogany Products.

The door features arched mouldings at the top and bottom that are raised up l-l/4" to frame a decorative glass center.

It also has matching three-quarter length sidelites and a half-circle transom.

Wall Panel Warrior

A uPVC wall panel from Rulon Co. is said to offer a durable alternative to high pressure laminates, drywall and wood.

Plaswall reportedly resists dents, dings, corrosion and rust damage. It can be cleaned with a damp cloth or pressure-washed.

Circle No. 314

The Path ls Clear

A new bucket attachment from Gradall is said to clean aisles and paths faster with just one pass.

HandTruckPak features pockets and panels for tools, clip boards, work orders. etc.

Circle N0.310

The 1O-Minute Bath Drill

Sterling has introduced tub and shower doors that reportedly can be installed in less than l0 minutes with only an Allen wrench.

Finesse doors come with brass, silver or white frames and have a fiveyear warranty.

Circle No. 3'11

The Clear Path material bucket is 102" wide and has a lisht material capacity of l-l/4 cubiJyards. lt is designed for use with the G6-42A and G642P material handler models.

Circle No. 315

on ony New Product

is ovoiloble by circling lhe (orresponding Reoder Service number opposite the inside bock rover ond sending the form to New Products Editor FAX to 949-852-0231, by E-moil to rfoy@ioc.net, by moil to 4500 Compus Dr,, Suite 480, Newport Beoch, C0.92660, or by colling (94e) 8s2-r ee0.

Circle No. 2'13

Greener MDF Panels

SierraPine Ltd. has intro{,yced a line of no-added formaldehyd6\MDF panel products.

Richard Pattv Amanda Nick

Medex, Medex NC, Medex II and Medite FR contain 10070 recovered and recycled wood fiber and are manufactured using polyurea resin instead of urea-formaldehyde.

The panels are designed for indoor high moisture areas, fire rated applications and in standard non-structural applications.

Circle No. 323

The Stapler Strikes Back

A 16-gauge medium crown stapler that shoots 5/8" to 2" long staples is available from Sootnai ls.

The Striker XS76/8650 is designed for applications in plywood wall sheathing, floor underlayment and millwork door jambs among others.

It features a 360" exhaust, an ergonomic rubber grip and a quickclear nose.

Circle No. 321

Zook Todd, 75, owner, Western Door & Sash Co., Oakland, Ca., died Sept. 29.

A graduate of the University of Washington, he served during World War II as a U.S. Navy diver. He entered the lumber business in 1950.

Fremont Inks Decking Deal

Fremont Forest Group, Whittier, Ca., has entered an agreement to be the exclusive western distributor for Dura Products' composite decking. Fremont will distribute the decking in Arizona. California. Nevada. Utah. New Mexico, Oregon and Washington from its Long Beach port terminal.

"Our assessment of the composite industry is that we absolutely must be involved in its development and roll out," said Fremont c.o.o. R. Lynn Forsberg. "Dura Products has the technological edge we have been searching for." Dura's decking is made from post-industrial plastics and cellulose fiber.

Fremont Forest Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marubeni Corp.

Arsonist Gets Five Years

A l9-year-old man was sentenced to five years in prison for starting a blaze last year at Cedarbrook Lumber Co.. Cashmere. Wa.

William Jeromy Allenbaugh pleaded guilty to setting the June 12, 2000 fire that destroyed four lumber company buildings, one of which contained apartments that housed four tenants.

Allenbaugh set the fires with a lighter after walking home from a nearby party. He later told police he was angry at his parents for not giving him a ride after the party.

Home Depots Help Sick Baby

Employees at several Southern California Home Depots participated in a car wash fund raiser for an area child stricken with lymphocytic leukemia.

Thirty employees from the San Marcos. Encinitas. Escondido and Oceanside, Ca., Home Depots joined community residents to aid l0-monthold Alexa Estrada of San Marcos.

Encinitas assistant mgr. Victor Moreno noted his store also held a bake sale and barbecue that raised $600. "We plan to keep this up until we run out of ideas, " he said.

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cannot be released. Mail copy to above address. FAX to 949-852-0231 or call (949) 852- 1990. Deadline fbr copy is the 25th of the month. PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY COPY unless you have established credit with us.

SALESPEOPLE / PRODUCT MANAGERS

We are a long established manufacturer and distributor of lumber and building materials in the western states. We are presently seeking salespeople with an established customer base to join our aggressively expanding company. product manager/salespeople to help us expand the mix of products offered. and mill direct traders with a history of success. We are presently seeking to fill sales positions in the Pacific Northwest, South Central Coast of California, Idaho-Utah-Colorado, Redwood product manager, and direct traders with established customer bases. We have an excellent benefit and retirement plan and we will provide compensation equal to your experience and success. All replies will be held in the strictest confidence. Please reply to Box 688, c/o The Merchant Magazine.

SALES MANAGER: Well established. innovative retail lumber & building materials supplier is currently seeking a qualified individual fbr the position of sales manager. Ideal candidate will possess a college degree and/or equivalent experience. have lhree (.1) years experience in business-2-small business sales management. Excellent benefits package including generous incentive compensation plan. Please send current resume to: Truckee Tahoe Lumber Company, Attn: HR Director, P.O. Box 369. Truckee, Ca. 961601 Phone (530) 582-2136, Fax 530-587-8769.

SALESPERSONHARDWOOD LUMBER & PLYWOOD

Heritage Hardwoods, Inc. is seeking experienced, motivated outside salespeople. Candidate will take over existing accounts as well as developing new ones. Excellent guarantee, plus commissions, medical benefits, and 40 I k plan.

Please contact Mike Rhoades at Heritage Hardwoods, Inc., (909) 591-4841. You may also Fax vour resume to 909-591-2199.

SALESPERSON-HARDWOOD LUMBER & plywood-needed by Weber Plywood & Lumber. Please send resumes to 15501 Mosher St., Tustin, Ca. 92680.

OUTSIDE SALES: Nickerson Lumber & Plywood has an opening fbr an outside sales consultant. lf you have experience with lumber and plywood sales to the Industrial and Manufacturing industries, are self-motivated and a team player, come work for the Nickerson Team. Excellent benefits with open territory, superior support fiom management and inside sales team. Please send resume by e-mail to Bob Lopez at blopez@nickersonlbr.com or Fax to Bob Lopez at 661-250-8114. All resumes will be handled with confidence.

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, l4l5 E. Grand Ave., Pomona, Ca.91766. trr Fax to 909-469-1659.

ROADSIDE LUMBER & HARDWARE

OPPORTUNITY FOR EXPERIENCED SALESPERSON

We are currently seeking qualified individuals who are energetic, aggressive and self'-motivated. Experience in lumber, fiaming hardware, and sash & door sales. Inside and outside sales. Great company. Great location. Great benefits. Please fax resume to Joseph Windsor 818-9912262 or e-marl ioe@roadsidelumber.com.

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LOCAL LUMBER HAULING Southern Calitbrnia roller bed truck & trailers and bobtails radio dispatched. Rail car unloading at our spur in Long Beach, Ca. 3-C Trucking, (-562) 422-0426.

WEATHERED. TWISTED OR USED LUMBER. Plywood blows, used or trims. Carl Hanson, (619) 661-2510, Fax 619-6615547, San Diego, Ca.

A new choice in treated wood

. Around the worl4 Wolmanizedo Natural Selectil has become the most effective and successful alternative to traditional treated wood

. Douglas fir structurals and sill plate

. Water-.borne preseruative with organic fungicide

. No California Prop 65 labeling required

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Joint wood preserving meeting

Itr/ESTERN Wood Prcservcrs

V V Institute and Anrerican Woocl Preservers Institute shared quarters. drar.r irrLl l.lO rnenrhcrs l,r u joirrl unrrrral mecting Oct. 6- l0 in Tucson. Az.

During the event. WWPI elccted its neu' ol'f icers. including presidcnt Stu Hcath. Cascacle Piicific Industries: r'.p.

Alan .lackson. Pacific Woocl l'rescrving: sec. John Fcrlin. IJrooks Manufacturin_r: treas. (icorgia Baxtcr. .f .H. Baxter. and presiclent ex ofl'icio Kcvin Cbmertirrd. McFarland Cascadc.

Scott Rarlrninger was t'eted as out goin-e cxccutive director of AWPI. Hc will be succecded by Piirkcr Brug-ee.

WWP|and AWPI confab: (1)Paul Goydan, Bill Currie, Steve

Reeder, John Taylor, (2) Ray Miller, Robbin Jackson. (3) Dean Matthews, Chuck Casey. (4) Tom Peterson, Tom Kyzer. (5) Steve Page, Kevin & Robin Comerford. (6) David Stanley, Bill Crossman.

(7) Loren Forshaw, Sande

Lavrno, Dennis Hayward. (8) Tom Gardiner, Michael Logsdon (9) Tom Fitzgerald, Ken, Kathy & Keith Laughlin. (10) Randy Kelly,

Steve Wampler. (11) Scott Ramminger, Bill Baldwin. (12) Steve Wisnewski, Jim Healey.

(13) Dr. Ken Brooks, Linda Baker. (14) Martin Stair, Mike Reimer, Stu Heath. (15) Cliff Eddington, Bill Latunen, Todd Brown, Les Lonning. (16) Newt Baker, Ted Hodgkiss, Jerry Parks. (17) EPAs Connie B. Welch, George Panis. (18) Huck DeVenzio, Dave Mason.

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TREATfNG MEETING (continued from previous page): (1)

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UL Classified (FR-S Rated)

. Independently Tested to Latest Industry Standards

. Superioa High Temperature Strength Durability

Exceptional Smoke Development Values

. 50-Year Limited Performance Warcanty

. Corrosion Resistant

. Low Hygroscopicity

. Quality Monitored by Third Party

. Complies with National Building Codes

Since 1971, the goals of western wood Preserving Co. have always been to provide top quality products and services at competitive prices to customers who share our appreciation for high standards. Our environmentally compliant, state-of-the-art, Osmose designed treating plant uses the latest in computer process control technology. In this unique industry our word is our honor and our goal is to make dealing with Western Vood Preserving Co. a pleasurable experience.

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AWPI chair Morgan Wright, Phil Myers. (2) Brian McManus, Ben Lucas, Brian Delbrueck, Henry Walthert, (3) Elaina Jackson,

Russ Morgan, Dick Jackson, Scott McNair. (4) Jay Robbins ll, Mel Pine, Scott Conklin. (5) Carleton Degges, Jim Forshaw, Rick Baxter. (6) Joe Elder, Tom Searles, Brock Descant. (7)

Brian Mulvaney, Randell Lillard. (8) Alan Jackson, Joe Passadore. (9) Randy Collins. (10) Charlie Faulds, John McGinley. (11) Georgia Baxter, Bob Schmidt.

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ARCATA / EUREKA / FORTUNA

Britt Lumber Co. ..... .......007\ 822-1779

Pacific Lumber Co. (Scotia)..................,.,.....,.(707) 764-8888

Redwood Forest Pr0ducts..............................007], U3-4054

Redwood lnspection Service,.,...........,...........(707\ 444-3024

Redwood Region Logging Conference..........(707) 443-4091

Simpson Timber Co .......1707) 822-0371

West Coast Hardwood, Inc.............................(707) 825-81 13

BAKERSFIELD

Pacific Wood Preserving ot Bakersfield .........(661 ) 833-0429

CLOVERDALE

All-Coast Forest Products ..............................{70n 894-4281

Redwood Empire..,., ......(707\894-4241

FORT BRAGG

Holmes Lumber Co., Fred C. .(707) 964-6377

FRESNO

DMK-Pacific............ .......(559\ 225-4727

Georgia-Pacific Warehouse ......,...,...,......,.,.,.(800) 830-7370

Huttig Building Products..........,..................,.,.(559) 251 -5031

Intemational Forest Products....,.,.,.,.,..,.,.,.,.,.(209) 275-3356

Weyerhaeuser Co .(800) 292-0704 (s59) 486-6221

MOOESTO

Conrad Wood Preserving C0,,.......................(800) 499-2662

Thunderbolt Wood Treating C0..........,......,.,..(800) 826-8709 (209) 869-4561

REDDING / RED BLUFF

Boston Pacific LLC . .......(888) 748-21

Keller Lumber Sales............(800) 233-7888 (530) 246-0405

Gemini Forest Pr0ducts..................................,530\ 223-7 440

Pacific Wood Preservin9.,.....,..........,..,.,.,.....,(530) 824-9400

Shasta Cascade Forest Industries, lnc. .........(503) 243-0500

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

Wis-Cal Sa1es......... .......(530) 229-3955

Wisconsin California Forest Products ............(530) 241-8310

SSACRAMENTO / STOCKTON AREA

Arch Wood Protection ..........,......,.,.,....,.,.,.,.,.(530) 533-7814

Blue Ox Timber Co.. ......(91 6) 989-5031

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

Calilornia Lumber Inspection SeNice.............(209) 334-6956

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

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

Georgia-Pacific (Sacramento)........................(800) 830-7370

DonisLumber&Mourdinsco,.,......... t3?31?31-?33?

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

HuttigBuildingProducls.................................(916)381-4242

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

Kelleher Corp. ...............(916) 929-1792

Louisiana-Pacilic (Rocklin) ..(800) 348-1400 (916) 624-4525

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

Mello Re|oad........................(800]| 572-721 1 (530) 662-1468

Mid-Pacific Trading Co. .,.,.,.,.,.,.......,.....,........(916) 631-9663

Mokelumne River Forest Products.................(209) 367-1265

Pacific MDF Products..........,..........................800\ 472-287 4

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

SierraPine, Limited .........................................(888) 633-7477

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

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

Unity Forest Products..........(800) 248-4940 (530) 671-7152

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

Wddron Forest Products................................(916) 966-0676

Westem Woods, Inc.......................................(800) 216-9503

Weyerhaeuser Co................(800) 952-5616 (916) 371-1000

Wood Moulding & Millwork Producers Assn...(800) 550-7889 {530) 661-9591

SANTA ROSA AREA

Alessco, lnc,.,,..,...,.. ......(707\ U2-1244

Capital Lumber Co. .......1707\ 433-7070

Georgia-Pacific Corp ......(800) 830-7370

Kelleher Lumber Co. .....{415) 454-8861

Mendocino Forest Products C0.................,...,i€00\ 777 -07 49

MorsancreekForestProducls........... 19391i33.1331

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

Windsor

UKIAH / WILLITS

......(707) 838-7101

Cal Coast Wholesale Lumber, Inc. .(707) 468.0141

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

Baxter & Co., J.H,... .......(650) 349-0201

Beaver Lumber Co. .,....(831 ) 636-3399

California Forest Pr0ducts..............................(831) 634-0100

California Redwood Association.....................(41 5) 382-0662

Chemonile Council. ,.,.,..(650) 573-331 1

Georgia-Pacilic Corp. (Fremont),.,.,.,.,..,.,...,.,(800) 830-7370

Kelleher Corp. (Novato)................,...,........,...,(41 5) 898-1 270

Kelleher Corp. (San Rafael)...........................(415) 454-8861

Landmark Building Products .,.,.........,.,..........(800) 697-2001

Lane Stanton Vance ......(510) 632-9663

MacBeath Hardwood (Berkeley) ....................(510) 843-4390

l\4acBeath Hardwood (San Francisco) .,.,.,.,...(41 5) 647 -07 82

l\4acBeath Hardwood (No. Ca.) ......................(800) 233-0782

North Pacific Lumber...........(800) 505-9757 (707) 562-3900

NEVADA

Pacific Wood Preservin9,.,.,.,...,...,.,.,..,..........(800) 538-4616

Plywood & Lumber sares (Emeryvlre) ..

Prywood & Lumber sares (S F.)..,...,.....,. 1fJ3l%3_1636

Prywood & Lumber Sares (san Jose).,..... 11331 333_13!1

Redwood Empire...., .,....(408) 779-7354

Redwood Inspection Service.,.,.....................,(415) 382-0662

Simpson Strong-Tie Co. ......(800) 999-5099 (510) 562-7775

Tata Enterprises..... .,...,.(510) 705-8588

Van Arsdale-Harris Lumber Co. .....................(415) 467-871 1

Wendling Nathan Co ,...,.(415) 461-0555

Weyerhaeuser (Hayward)....(800) 672-2130 (510) 786-1700

Sourrwrsr

Huttig Building Products....,.(800) 524-6255 (602) 415-6200

LAS VEGAS

Las Plumas Lumber & Truss Co. .,.,.,.,...........(702) 739-9061

Weyerhaeuser Co. ...,.,.,(702) 651 -0755

ARIZONA

Intermountain Orient, Inc................................(888) 325-01 69

Neiman-Reed Lumber Co. ...,.,................,...,..(623) 572-6885

Primesource Buildrng Producls......................(602) 278-2603

Spellman Hardwoods.,.....,...(800) 624-5401 (6021 27 2-2313

universal Foresl Products........,.....,....,..........(480) 961-0833

Weyerhaeuser C0................(800) 283-5678 (602) 269-3541

NEW MEXICO

ELOY

Arizona Pacific Wood Preservin9...................(520) 466-7801

PHOENIX AREA

Boise Cascade 8M00,........(800) 289-9663 (602) 269-6145

capital Building Materia|s...............................(602) 824-5660

Capital Lumber Co. .......(602) 269-6225

Georgia-Pacific Corp .....(800) 830-7370

ALBUQUEROUE

Boise Cascade BI/DD.........(800) 889-4306 (505) 877-8150

Capital Lumberoo. .......15051877-7222

EveGreen Wood Composites....,...........,.......1877\ 57 1-2200 (505) 858-2200

Georgia-Pacific Corp .,...,(800) 830-7370

Western Woods, Inc. ..................,..............,...,(800) 61 7-2331

HONOLULU / MAUI

HAWAII

Conrad Wood Preservin9............,...............,..(800) 356-7146

FERNDALE

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WASHINGTON

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

SEATTLE / TACOMA AREA

Boise Cascade BMDD (Woodinville)..,..,.. ......\4251 486-7 477

Capital Lumber Co. .......(253\779-5077

Canyon Lumber Co. ......(425) 259-0808

CMI Tac0ma.................,.,....(253) 404-0270 (800) 998-2174

Georgia-Pacific Corp ......(800) 830-7370

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

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

l\ilcFarland Cascade ......(800) 426-8430

PrimeSource Building Products......................(206) 575-0590

Simpson Timber Co. ......(206) 224.5000

Welco Lumber Co.... ......(360) 651.1500

Western Wood Preserving Co................. .......(800) 472-7714

Weyerhaeuser (Tacoma)....,(800) 346-9253 (253) 474-8888

SPOKANE

Boise Cascade BMDD (Spokane)..,,..............(509) 928-7650

Boise Cascade BMDD (Yakima),...................(509) 453-0305

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

Georgia-Pacific Corp ....,,(800) 830-7370

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

VANCOUVER

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

Boise Cascade 8MDD.,..,................-....,...,....i900i OSS-OOSz

Western Wood Preservers Institute...,............(800) 729.9663

BEND

OREGON

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

Deschutes Pine Sa|es..........(800) 547-5660 (541) 389-5000

universal Forest Products.......,......................(541 ) 389-9000

COOS BAY / NORTH BENO

Conrad Forest Products.......(800) 356.71 46 (541 ) 756.2595

EUGENE / SPRINGFIELD

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

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

Georgia-Pacific Corp ......(800) 830-7370

l\llcFarland Cascade ,,....(800) 426-8430

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

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

Weyerhaeuser C0................(800) 742-0184 (541) 461.7709

MEOFORO / GRANTS PASS

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

Waldron Forest Products..,,...,........................(541 ) 47 1 -889 1

McMINNVILLE / CORVALLIS / SALEM

Royal Pacific Industries ,..,....,.........................(503) 434-5450

Willamette lndustries (Albany)..............,....,.,,.(541 ) 926-7771

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

GREATER PORTLAND AREA

Adams Lumber, 1nc,,..,..,...... (800) 298-4222 (5031 245- 17 96

Cascade Foresl Group............................,.,...(503) 636-8633

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

C1adw00d.............................(800) 547-6633 (503) 650-4274

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

Cl\,ll Nodhwest....,.,..,...........(800) 998-2174 (503) 220-0600

Disdero Lumber Co. .....(800) 547-4209

FinnForest US4....,,. .,.,,.(800) 622-5850

Friesen Lumber C0..............(503) 397-1700 (503) 224-731 7

Fullmer Forest Products......(800) 547-0984 (503) 570-0100

Georgia-Pacific Corp ......(800) 830-7370

Georgia-Pacific (hardwood)............................(800) 285-4393

Georgia-Pacific {millworumoulding)....,..........(800) 261-6030

Georgia-Pacific {redwood, H-F, DF1...............(sOS) z+e-zt o+

Haase 1ndusrries..................(800) 547-7033 \503) 223-757 1

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

Huttig Building Products,,...............................(503) 620-141 1

LJB Lumber Sales (800) 552-5627 (5031 620-5U7

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

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

Pearce Construction & Supply, Herb 1...........(8771 880-4572

Stimson Lumber Co. ......(800) 445-9758

united Pacific Forest Products.......................(503) 397-,1469

Western Wood Products Associahon.............{503) 224-3920

Weyerhaeuser C0................(800) 522-881 1 (503) 646-061 1

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Douglas county Forest Products.........,..,....,.(541) 957-0206

Herbert Lumber Co. (Riddle)..,...,.,.................\5411 87 4-2236 Johnson Lumber Co., D.R.,............................(541]1

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The Merchant Magazine - November 2001

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Accurate Planing Miil [f36] .....................35

All-Coast Forest Products I f 3f ]..,............45

Anfinson Lumber Sales [115]......,,.,..,......22

Baxter, J.H. Il47l 'Cover III

Berkot Manufacturing [ 143] ....................40

Britt Lumber I1091....................................11

Cal Coast Wholesale Lumber [1f 1].........f9

Cascade Forest Group U101.....................1f

3-C Trucking tl26l ....................................30

Chemonite Council t1141 ..........................2I

Colville Indian Precision Pine [l34] ........33

Conrad Forest Products U50l .....,...,........41

Crow Publications [108]..............................8

DMK Pacifi c tr 181................,................,,..23

Fontana Wholesale Lumber Uf ll ...'.......19

Freres Lumber Co. [110]..........................11

Friesen Lumber 11221....,,................,,........27

Gemini Forest Products [127] ..................30

Great Western Transportation [138].......38

Herbert Lumber Co. [l28]........................31

Huff Lumber Company t1351...................34

Huttig Building Products $201................26

Hydra Reload Center [137] ......................35

International Paper Company t1071..........7

Keller Lumber Company If39]...............3E

Las Plumas Lumber & Truss Co.ll24l ..28

Louisiana-Pacific Corp. 1116, 1491.'...17, 23

Mendocino Forest Products [106]..............6

Nu Forest Products t1021 ...........,...Cover II

Osmose t 101 j.....,...,...........................Cover I

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Polywood Products t1291 .-..-....-.............31

Potlatch Corporation t1031........................3

Product Sales Co. U041.............4, 32' 35, 39

Reliable Wholesale Lumber [1 13]............20

sAMCO t1441 ............................................28

Stockton Wholesale t1421..........................39

Swan Secure Products t1331 .....................33

Tata Enterprises [117] ..............................23

Thunderbolt Wood Treating U41l ..........39

Trinity River Lumber Company IIl2l....I9

TruWood-Collins Products ULgl .....'.24-25

Utah Wood Preserving [l2l].,..................26

Van Arsdale-Harris Lumber Co. [140]...38

Waldron Forest Product s 11231,,.,............27

Western Wood Preservers Institute t10s1................ .................s

Western Wood Preserving Co. [45].......43

Weyerhaeuser Co. [148]................Cover IV

Willamette Industries [125],,,,..............,,,.29

Woodguard t1461.......................................46

World Marketing of America If30].........2E

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