in all the best places

pressure treated wood's extraordinary decay resistance and durability make it almost a required specification for wood used for fence posts, retaining walls, or as the substructure for deck construction-even when used in combination with nontreated deck boards.

Wood dealers who are not now stocking pressure treated wood are missing out on this growing and profitable segment of the lumber market.

From decks to docks, fenceboards to fence posts, boardwalks to patios, pressure treated wood is a beautiful, practical way to make wood projects last longer!

Story at a Glance

Pressure treated wood rates a 10 for outdoor living great looking and long lasting . a strong seller with growing markel acceptance.

Lumber Duty: Round One

Investigation of the charges that Canada subsidizes exports of softwood lumber, shakes and shingles, and fence to the U.S. are continuing although the preliminary findings released March 8 found only minimal subsidies of less than 0.590 and no need for countervailing duties.

The International Trade Commission will issue its final decision by May 23 after going to Canada to verify information it has received and conducting a public hearing in Washington, D.C.on April 14.

In announcing the ruling, Secretary of Commerce Malcolm Baldrige said, "These determinations were made by applying our countervailing duty law to the facts discov-

Mississippi

(Continued from page 3 I 1 involved in. I received a letter from Jim Mills, sales manager for Hardrr'are Wholesalers, Inc. relative to our recent convention and trade show. His letter said, "You and your staff deserve a round ol' applause from all of your members as rvell as the exhibitors for a job well done. I have attended several lurnber con"'entions this year and 1'ours rvas tlre best run and rnost elfective I have seen." flrank 1'ou, Jim, for those kind rvords.

flris year is rnoving right along. We Itave made plans for our mid-1'ear rneeting which sill be held in Jackson on June22and23. Jim Penceu'ill conduct a six hour seminar on June 22 on the "(iood Idea Conference. " ered so far during the investigations. They directly address the issue of subsidies, and no other consideration except the law and the facts was involved in them." It was emphasized that the findings were preliminary and that "there will be ample opportunity for public discussion and review by all parties."

Reaction to the announcement was varied although traders on both sides of the border took advantage of the continuation and increased their activities.

Should the final determination be at recommendation against the U.S. petitioners seeking a duty it will end the matter. If the ITA rules in favor of the petitioners, the investigation will be continued.

Wholesalers Set 91st Annual

The North American Wholesale Lumber Association's 9lst annual meeting is scheduled for The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Co., May 22-2s.

Utilizing the theme "The Best Get Better," Gordon J. King, Hampton Lumber Sales, Portland, Or., as convention coordinator has arranged for Dr. Donald Ratajczak, nationally known economist and forecaster to be the keynote speaker.

William Ganser, SFPA, Keith Lanning, CRA, Donald Lanskail, COFI; Bronson Lewis, APA; Jack McCracken, CLA, and H.A. "Bob" Roberts, WWPA, will participate in "A Look at the Future."

I sish to explain to the eligible nonrnembers that the Mississippi Building Material Dealers Associarion is a member oi the National Lumber & Building Nlaterial Dealers Association. Our national association represents all ol rhe dealers in Mississippi as sell as lhe nation, and thel do a great job in Washington representin_s our industrl'. A stronger rnernbership in l\{ississippi l'ill increase our voice at the national level. \\'h1 not cortsider joining l\,lBNtDA to be a parr of a nation side team-se need lour help. You lnav be surprised at shat *e can dt-r I'or 1ou. Give us a call.

I lrope that all 1ou dealers in all l3 states this nragazinc. corers sill enjol a banner business in 1983. You certainll deserr e sornet h in_s bet ter t han * hat s c all harc c-rperienced in thc- past tlrree 1ears.