Wb do ourbestwork underpressure.

And the man who keeps the pressure on is Ian Stalker, an intemational authonty on pressure-treated lumber and Vice President of Wood Preservation for Universal Forest Productsp Inc.

Ian and his staff of leading scienrisrs and engineers keep Universal a step ahead of the competition. Designing systems for efficient treating, improving the use of chemicals to ensure consistent quality from day-to-day, anC creating innovatrons in treatment processes make Universal a steady leader in the industry.

The results are found in Universals unparalleled product lines: Deck Necessitiesp Fence Fundamentalsl" Lattice Basicsl" Outdoor Essentialsfn' and Pro-Wood@ lumber products.

Universal's products are recognized as the best in the industry and we keep the pressure on to live up to our reputation. With people like Ian Stalker, it's pressure we can handle.

Universal has 31 locations in North America. Call 1-800-598-WOOD for the location nearest you.

Oklahoma Lumbermen's Associa' tion's annual convention March 17-19 in Oklahoma City was "an unqualified success," according to executive John Branscum. Attendance neared 1,000' including more than 500 retail personnel.

Best booth awards went to (single booth) Mid-States Wholesale Lumber' Oklahoma City; (double booth) Macklanburg-Duncan, Oklahoma City, and (multiple booth) Huttig Sash & Door, Oklahoma City.

Connie Hart, wife of OLA President Aaron Hart, Crescent Lumber Co., Crescent, was presented with a beautiful suitcase, in appreciation for enduring her husband's frequent traveling on association business.

Featured speaker Bruce Vincent, a third generation logger from Libby' Mt.' whose family business was destroyed by the northem spotted owl issue, received a standing ovation. "It was a high impact deal, especially for someone who's not used to giving speeches," said Branscum, who hopes the National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association will book Vincent at its convention in September.

Mid-America Lumbermens Association sold out the Kansas CitY' Mo., Downtown Marriott Hotel during its Expo '95 Feb. 22-24. The show theme was "A Carnival of Values," and exhibitor Curt Bean Lumber Co., Glenwood, Ar., won