Building Products Digest - April 1998

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PRESSURE TREATED LUMBER

"Tlte trusted nnme in wood. preseraation and seruices. "

25 Pressure Treolers

The big get bigger in our onnuol production ronking of the notion's lorgest wood preserving (omponies.

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lmproved fo$ener otlempls to revitolize demond for the squore drive heod.

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The Moving Target Moves On

The latest figures on the American house remind us that U.S. homes have changed remarkably in less than a generation. It's not your father's house, anymore.

The differences can have a sizable impact upon anyone supplying materials, products and services.

The National Association of Home Builders reports that in 1973 new houses averaged 1,600 square feet. Today, it's more than 2,200 square feet. It is more than likely they have central air conditioning, four bedrooms, a freplace, a family room, a swimming pool and a garage for at least two cars. Bare bones starter homes are increasingly rare.

Today, nearly half of all new homes have 2.5 bathrooms; in 1973 it was 1970. Less than a quarter had four or more bedrooms, now a third do. Fireplaces have gone from 34Vo to 6OVo. What formerly was considered a luxury now seems a requirement.

There is a parallel with many products as the richness of American life continues escalating. In

autos, appliances and electronics, the deluxe model is most popular, just like housing. The spartan, do-without world of the past seems far removed from today's pampered consumer.

In housing, a number of factors have come together to move buyers upmarket. A sustained period of prosperity with its higher salaries, consumer confidence, sense of job security, low unemployment and low mortgage rates has enabled homebuyers to enjoy a move up.

While lot sizes are smaller than they were in 1988, environmentalists still complain that a selfish public is using land for new homes that enviros feel should be made off limits for all but natural critters. We suspect that the number of potential homebuyers who will sacrifice their chance for a new home for the Kangaroo Rat, for instance, is pretty small.

Whether you supply raw material or finished products, be aware that dramatic changes in housing may well require equally dramatic changes from your side of the equation.

KDATW DEANN

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UltraVood's backed by the best merchandising and promotions program in the business, \fho says so?

The Siluer Pro-Ads Award for excellence was given to UltraVood's consumer brochure.

UitraVood commercials were a "National Winner" of the coveted Siluer Micropbone Award. Its national merchandising and marketing strategy won the Kqtstone "Grand Award" for Amenca's most comprehensive approach to retail

sales. No other pressure{reated lumber marketing program has received more recognition.

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PRESSURE TnEATERS

I he big got bigger in Building Products Digest's

' I fifth annual production ranking of the nation's top

pressure treaters. The top eight treaters increased production by an average of 24o/o, led by #8 Commonwealth Wood, whose 52Vo increase vaulted the company nine notches.

The top three producals-IJnlvelsal Forest Products, Great Southern Wood Preserving and Southeast Wood----expect to break away further from the pack, all adding new treating facilities since mid-1997.

Overall, 20 of the Top 25 showed increases, three remained steady, and only two suffered decreases. A few companies dropped out of the ranking completely. In October, former #15 International Paper got out of the treating business, selling its plants in Mineola, Tx., and Pleasant Hill. Mo.. to Southeast Wood. Soon after. last

Company

(including number of treating plants)

Univ,ersal Forgst Products

Grand Rapids, Mi.

17 olants: Windsor, Co.; Auburndale, Fl.; lfioultrie, Union City, Ga.;Granger, ln,; Eelchertown, Ma.;North East, Md.; Hanisonville, Slater, Mo.; Elizabelh Ci$, $alisbury, N.C.; Hamilton, Oh.l Gordon, Stockertown, Pa. ; Saginaw, fx.; Janesville, W.; Ranson, W.V. (l8cylindersl

year's #23, Perry Builders, Henderson, N.C., shut down. The departures made room in the Top 25 for two first-timers, Exterior Wood and Madison Wood Preservers.

Increases also are strong in the West, even as Western leader McFarland Cascade expands eastward. It recently began leasing a plant in Broken Bow, Ok., purchased a facility in Electric Mills, Ms., and closed its Bozeman, Mt., pole treating facility.

Companies are ranked by production of lumber, timbers and specialty products. Firms exclusively treating poles, pilings, railroad ties, etc., are not included. Abbreviations include FRT (fire retardant) and WR (water repellent).

All data were provided by the companies themselves. While every effort was made to ensure full accuracy and completeness, a handful of treaters elected not to participate in this survey.

- The Editors of Building Products Digest

Annual Production

Products

(including number of treating plants)

6reat Southern Wood Preserving

Abbsvifie, Al,

fulanigr Abbevifle, Mobile, Musc'le Shoals, Al.;Conyers, Ga.; $umter County, Fl.

Southeast Wood

Montgomery, Al.

5 olants: Jasper, Louisville, Al.; Rockledge, Fl.; Rochelle, ll.; Richmond, In,

Quality Wood Treating Co., Inc.

Prairie du Chien, Wi.

6 plants: Prairie du Chien, Janesville, Wi.;

Lansing, Mi.; St. Paul, Mn.; Columbus, 0h.; Fombell, Pa. (12 cylinders)

Walker-Williams Lumber Co., Inc.

Hatchechubbee, Al.

6 plants: Hatchechubbee, Falkville, Al.; Blanchester, Youngstown, 0h.; St. Louis, Mo.; Westville, In. (8 cylinders)

OulpererWsd.Fra*rvers

Ctipper, Va.

3 phnts: Culpper, Fredericftsburg, Va,; Shelbyville, In. (6 qfrrden)

C.M. Tucker Lumber

Pageland, S.C.

2 olants: Paqeland; Henderson, N,C. (3 cylinders)

Gommonwealth Wood

Hamplon, Va.

3 dantsr Hampton; Fairless Hill, Pa.;Bethlehem, N.H. (5 cyfind€r$)

Rocky Top Wood Preservers

Rocky Mount, Va.

3 plants: Rocky Mount; Streator, ll.; Hagerstown, Md. (4 cylinders)

Weyerhaeuser Co.

Tacoma, Wa.

3 plants: Millport, Al.;Westland, Mi,; ' : Plymouth, N.C. (3cylirdem) ..'

1997 1996 u10 E2 W1s 811 lrrl fl 816 m tr18 M"r+

(including number of treating plants)

L.L. Brewton Lumber Co.,Inc.

Winnfpkt ta,

2 plants: Wrnrfield; Caddo Mill, Tx. (3 qtlirden)

New South Inc.

Conway, S.C.

2 olants: Conway, Camden, S.C. (4 cylinders)

Cox Industries

Orangeburg, S.C.

0danlg: Orarqeburg, Eutawville, Sumter, $.C.; Coleridge, Cove City, N.C.;Augusta, Ga. (14 cilirners)

Robbins Manufacturing Co,

Tamoa, Fl.

3 olants: Tampa, Fort Myers, Orlando, Fl. (7 cylinders)

Melho,Inc.

Perry, Ga.

3 plants: Athens, Al.; Roanoke Rapids, -- NC; Rock Hill, S.C. (z rytinorri)

John A. Biewer Lumber Go. St. Clair, Mi.

4 olants: Sl. Clair; Seneca, ll.; Washington Court House, Oh.; Prentice, Wi. (8 cylinders)

Diamond Wod Treders, ltrc.

Decatur, Al.

2 plan{s: Decatw:Bulb Gap, Tn. (2 cl4inders)

Curt Bean Lumber Co. Glenwood, Ar.

2 olants: Glenwood, Amity, Ar. (2

McFarland Cascade Tamma, Wa. gdants. Tiltr; Sandpoint, ld.; Eugene, O.;Broken Bow;01{;; Electric Mills, Ms. (13 qfinden]

2o &*e,( Fsrept Products

Hou$on,

1 dant: Houston (3 cylinders)

Allweather Wood Treaters

Washougal, Wa.

4 olants: Washougal, Ferndale, Wa.; Fort Collins, Co.; Medford, Or. (5 cylinders)

Louisiana-Pacific Corp.

Poillard, Or.

4 dants: Ukiah, Ca.; Statesboro, Ga,; New Waverly, Silsbee, Tx. (8 cylirders)

Bestway Enterprises

Cortland, N.Y.

4 plants: Cortland, Gouverneur, N.Y.; Lancaster, Ma.; Statesville, N.C.; (5 cylinders)

Exterior Wood lnc. Washougal, Wa.

1 dant: Washougal (4 qdirders)

Madison Wood Preservers lnc. Madison, Va.

1 olant: Madison (3 cylinders)

Top 25 Treaters' Production

(Annual production in billions of bd. ft. 5 r by the 25 largest companies)

IURING its 75-year history, I-fwholesaler McGinnis Lumber Co., Meridian, Ms., has been bigger and more diverse, but business has rarely been better.

McGinnis Lumber Co., Meridian, Ms., was founded by J. Earl McGinnis in January 1922. McGinnis had moved to Meridian from Bowling Green, Ky., in l919 to join MeadSidebottom Lumber Co. After three years as a bookkeeper with the small wholesaler, he figured he knew enough about the wholesale lumber business to try it on his own.

Fortunately, 1922-1923 were prosperous years in the U.S., so the young company capitalized on good economic conditions and enjoyed instant success. Meridian was the center of a large area of lumber production with abundant supplies of prime virgin southern pine lumber available. Quite a few manufacturing plants were located in Meridian because of the fine rail transportation network that the city had to offer. McGinnis established a close working relationship with many of these manufacturers and made arrangements to represent them in the sale oftheir products to his customers in the Midwest.

As the company grew and prospered, McGinnis decided to manufacture as well as wholesale lumber. During the late 1920s and early 1930s, he operated several mills in west Alabama and southeast Mississippi. Prosperity aboundeduntil the Great Depression hit. Financing several million feet of inventory to keep the mills running put McGinnis deeper into debt. At

Distribution patterns

also were changing, especially for western species.

the same time, volume for the wholesale business fell sharply. McGinnis' bankers panicked, and in 1932, he was forced to liquidate his inventories and close his manufacturing plants.

The company was bent but not broken. Despite lean years during the Depression, the company was able to stay out of bankruptcy.

At the end of the 1930s, as World War II loomed on the horizon, prosperity returned to the economy. The Depression had made a bitter, indeli-

Thriving and survrvrngfor 75 years

ble impression on McGinnis, however. He lost interest in becoming a lumber producer, and future forays into manufacturing were much smaller in scale. He operated a planing mill in the early '40s, but sold it shortly

he established the company as a prime source of quality western forest products, he assembled a network of 30 commission lumber representatives throughout the Southeast and Midwest. Within three vears. the company had become one of the largest and most successful wholesalers of western forest products in the Southeast.

McGinnis Lumber Co. continued to be a major supplier of western species over the next 30 years. By the mid-1970s, as southern pine lumber began to reestablish its reputation in the marketplace, the company began actively repositioning itself as a major supplier of the species.

after the end of the war. During the 1950s and 1960s, the company also financed a number of small mills in return for exclusive sales arrangements. Primarily, though, the firm has operated as a direct shipment wholesaler.

ln 1949, James E. McGinnis, Jr. joined his father in the business. He worked in various departments for about 18 months until he was called to serve in the Korean War. Upon his return from the service in 1952, he gradually assumed management of the company during the next two years, as his father's health was beginning to fail, preventing him from devoting full time to the business.

In the mid-1950s, James McGinnis saw the opportunity to develop a market for western lumber products in the Southeastern U.S. At the same time, he recognized that these products could not be effectively sold over the telephone or through the mail. So, as

By the time a third generation of the family, James E. "Jim" McGinnis III, joined the firm in 1980, distribution patterns also were changing, especially for western species. With the advent of reload centers and railroad deregulation, distribution centers began promoting the concept of just-in-time delivery. This made it difficult for the company to continue to sell its primary customer base. the retail lumber dealer. So gradually, McGinnis refocused on building business with industrial customers, particularly for southern pine and hardwood species. In early 1981, McGinnis established a still-substantial export business to the Caribbean.

The change in strategy from becoming a high-volume, commodityoriented type firm to a supplier of quality specialty products has been a good decision for the company, which is now enjoying some of the best business in its entire historv.

COMPANY LEADER Jim McGinnis lll (left) with his predecessor and lather, James ll.

rnHE WOOD preserving industry,

to a certain extent. is an "invisible industry" because distributors and users generally are not aware of CCA treated products' long history of scientific testing, commercial use and proven performance.

The situation creates easy entry into the marketplace by competitors touting unsubstantiated claims about their products. Beware of any long term performance claims made by the manufacturers of new building products that only have a few years of field testing or only limited commercial use. In many cases, their claims are muted by disclaimers in the fine print on product literature.

CCA's low-key background also allows the dissemination of alarmist information about treated wood without supporting valid scientific data.

And that's why it's important that everyone involved with building products be able to answer the most commonly asked questions about CCA pressure treated wood.

Q *t use pressure treated lumber?

A Wooa is a plentiful and economical building material, but, untreated, it is subject to attack by insects,

microorganisms and fungal decay. Pressure treated wood is protected from these natural predators, ensuring it will last longer.

Q Wnut is pressure treatment?

A P."rru." treatrnent is a process by which a chemical preservative (chromated copper arsenate) is forced deep into the wood's cells in a closed cylinder. Following treatment, the preservatives are "fixed" into the wood and resist leaching into surrounding soil or water. CCA is used to produce lumber that is clean, odorless and environmentally safe to use as recommended around people, pets and plants.

a Aren't chemically treated products dangerous to use in and around the house?

A eft., extensive review during the 1980s, the EPA concluded that CCA treated wood did not pose an unreasonable risk to children or adults, either from direct contact with the wood or from contact with surrounding soil where some releases may have occurred. The EPA has not identified any significant health con-

cerns from short- or long-term exposure to arsenic residue from pressure treated wood.

0 Where should pressure treated wood be used?

A fn" wood can be used outdoors wherever wood building components require resistance to termites and fungal decay in decks, fences, gazebos, playground equipment, docks, marinas, utility poles, mine shafts, bridges, agricultural stakes, raised garden becis, landscape, agricultural uses and a host of other applications.

Q t it safe for children to play on playground equipment and decks made of treated wood?

A CCe treated wood is widely used for playground equipment. Tests show negligible risk that children who lick their hands after playing on pressure treated wood playground equipment would be exposing themselves to any carcinogenic risk.

A water repellent or wood sealer for pressure treated lumber may be applied periodically to reduce cracking and splitting of wood and the likelihood of children getting splinters.

Q Do"rn't treated wood emit vapors or fumes and that's whv it's banned from indoor use?

A Treated wood does not emit vapors or fumes and may be used indoors for all applications where protection against termites and fungal decay is needed. It should not be used for countertops or cutting boards.

Q Uo* can I use treated wood for a picnic table, if I can't use it for a countertop?

A N"ith", treated or untreated wood is recommended for countertops, but treated wood picnic tables are fine because picnic tables are primarily

practices for handling treated or untreated wood. Inhalation of sawdust can cause nose and throat irritation. Protecting your eyes from any foreign matter is advisable. Wearing gloves provides extra protection against splinters, and good personal hygiene should be practiced in the shop and on the job. Hands should be washed after handling any type of wood or after doing any type of construction work.

tact with the honey, or structures or containers for storing silage.

Q Uo* should I dispose of treated wood?

everyone involved with building products be able to answer the most commonly asked questions about CCA pressure treated wood.

used for serving prepared food while a countertop is used primarily as a cutting surface for raw food. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not recommend any wood for use as a cutting surface since food particles are likely to be embedded in its porous surface, encouraging bacterial growth.

Q Oo", pressure treated wood cause cancer?

A CCe feated wood has never been shown to cause cancer in humans nor has it been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals. In fact, epidemiology studies of treating plant workers and carpenters show no increased risk of cancer as a result of exposure to the preservative treated wood.

Q *" Consumer Information Sheet says I need to wear a dust mask and other protective apparel when sawing treated wood and that I should wash my hands and clothing after use. Does this mean handling the wood is dangerous?

A fn" guidelines posed in the CIS reflect common sense and good safety

After a review. the EPA determined that the benefits of pressure treated wood products outweighed any potential risks. The nation's wood preserving industry agreed to undertake a voluntary Consumer Awareness Program to apprise consumers that Consumer Information Sheets, similar to manufacturers' instructions on hundreds of other products, are available. CIS have been available at retail outlets and from manufacturers since 1986.

a Should treated products be kept away from food and water?

A Treated wood should not be used where it may come into direct or indirect contact with public drinking water, except for uses involving incidental contact, such as docks and bridges. Do not use treated wood for countertops, cutting boards, those portions of beehives which come in con-

A en ffeated wood should be disposed of by ordinary trash collection or burial. If burned, toxic chemicals may be produced as part of the ashes. Industrial users may dispose of treated wood in commercial or industrial incinerators in accordance with state and federal regulations.

Q Oo the chemicals leach out of the wood?

A A unique process occurs with pressure treated wood during and after the pressure treating process which fixes the chemical preservative so it is virtually insoluble. Leaching is negligible and the finished product does not pose a threat to people, pets or plants when used as recommended.

a Can treated products be used around gardens?

A P."rru." treated wood is perfectly suitable for building raised beds, terraced gardens, grape or tomato stakes, flower bed edging, planters, retaining walls, trellises, arbors, garden furniture and compost bins.

It's important that

TREATED wood is safe to use for pioric tables, playground equipment and other outdoor projecls.

briefs

Rrrlrrrns

West Building Materials has closed its Athens, Ga., location after 15 years

T/J Lumher Co., Oklahoma City, Ok., owner Dick Jennings has opened Jennings BLtildirtg Materials on the former Oklahoma City site of Orcm Huston Luntber Co.; Bill Champ, mgr.; Chris Jennings, asst. mgr.

Ply-Marts opened its l lth yard at the former LaGrange, Ga., site af Area Building Suppl,v

T.H. Rogers Lumber Co., Nowata, Ok., relocated to a larger, newly remodeled location

Home Depot opened a new Expo store April 2 in Davie, Fl., and a home center in Florence, Ky.; rvill unveil new stores April 30 in Midlothian and Richmond, Va.; is considering a site at Ga. 400 and Old Milton in Alpharetta, Ga.; received rezoning approval to build in Irving, Tx.; expects to begin construction next month on a 108,000-sq. ft. store with 22,000-sq. garden center on I 3 acres in Waxahachie, Tx., for a fall opening

Lowe's Cos. opened 150,000sq. ft. replacement superstores Feb. 18 in Alexandria, La., Lonnie Menard, store mgr.; Feb. ll in Mount Pleasant, S.C., and Jan. 28 in Harrisonburg, Va. ... Lowe's plans on opening 45 to 50 locations in 1998, mostly in Floridii, Texas and Connecticut, plus 25 to 30 relocations

Lowe's besins construction this month of a $-15 million, 130,000sq. ft. store on 13 acres in Staunton, Va.; has acquired 12 acres in Sevierville, Tn., for a 130,000-sq. ft. store; is building a new store in Alpharetta, Ga.; is negotiating to buy 18.7 acres in Owensboro, Ky., and has closed its Montgomery, Al., contractor

yard, consolidating contractor services at its nearby 101,000-sq. ft. homc center

Lov'e's plans 150,000-sq. ft. replac:crment stores in Winchester, Va.; by late I 998 in North Knox v ille, Tn.; on 25 acres in Moor-esville, N.C.; in Columbus, Ga., and a 130,000-sc1. fi. replacement store in Morchead City. N.C., by late 1999...

Wxorrslrrns/Mnnurncru Rrns

M i s s i.r s ipp i Builtling M ctte: ri u I Deulars Association has dropped out of the NationoL Lurnher & Buildirr g Mtrterinl Deolers Assot iotiorr (see Southern Associatior.r News, p. 20)

Strirtg.f'elLctw, LtLmber Co., Birrningharn, Al., hirs formed a B i rnr i n gham-based lin-g i neered Woocl Division to distribute WiLlanette Industries' engineered rvood products: 0pcrations mgr. Phillip Thomaston, ex-Ame ricurt Lunber, and sales mgr, Wayne Thornton, ex-Georgi rt- P a c: ifi c itncl American Lumber

Letrderbrttnd Wltolesulc. Shreveport, La., has ceased operations

Anthorry Forest Products hus added new boilers and kilns at its IJrbana, Ar., and Atlanta, Tx., sawmills ...

G eorgia-Pacific Corp. expects to increase hardrvood lumber production by 30Vc to 24 million bd.

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ft. in 1998 at its Alcolu, S.C.. sawrnill ...

IJob Tinhe rlttkc, Inc., Lexingtorr, N.C.. has licensed Epro, Irtc. to manufacture Bob Tin"rberlirke ceramic tile

PPG Industries, Irtc. hns acquired 70-yeatr-old specialty paint manufacturer Keeler & Itttg fuc., Watertowlr, Ct.

Int e n'tat i rs twl C ct n tfo rt P rr t dt t c' I s Corp., Franklin, Tn.. has complet- ed its acquisition of Urtited Eleorir:, Wichita F;rlls. Tx.

Hughes Supplv, Orlando, Fl., lri.rs agreed to purchase S'rur Antoni 0 P Lumbing Distributors, Sltn Antonio, Tx. ...

Cooper Ittdustries, Irtc ., FIouston, Tx., has completed its purchase of lwtoot-, Houston, from G loboL Intlustrial '[e chnologies, Inc., for $217.5 rnillion and is accluiring German scrervdriver bit manufrtcturer Geto-Wcrk as part o1' tts Cooper Poytcr Tool.r Divisictrt, Lexington, S.C.

H i - Ris e Recy c I i rt g,S-l'slcrns, fuc., Miami, Fi., has agreed to rucquire rvaste hr.ndling equipment distributor Hesco SoLes Inc., Miami, Fl., and its affiliated service conrpany, Atlantic Mnintenurtc:e , Inc.

Suttbeunr Corp., Delray Beach, Fl., agrced to buy Colemsn Co., Sigtttrtrtre Broncls USA and First Alert ...

New Web sites: Lumbermens C redit Assotiation llc., Chicitgo, www.lurnbermenscredit.com Michael Weitig fuc., Statesville, N.C., wrvw.weir.rigusa.com

Liherty Rugged Outdoor Wear, Cleburne, Tx.. r,vwrv.libertyrugged.com

Housirtg starts iri Feb. (latest figs.) climbed 67o to a seasonally arijusted annual rate of 1.636 rnillion ... single-family construction rose 4Va to 1.27 million units; rnulti-family with 2-4 units reached 68,000, with 5+ units hit 298,000 ... permits jumped 67o to 1.62-5 miilion.

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Structural Board AssociationApril 14-16, annual meeting, ShreVeport, La.; (416) 730-9090.

Lumbermen's Association of Texas - April 16-19, annual convention & expo, San Antonio Convention Center, San Antonio, Tx.; (512) 4'72-1194.

Kitchen & Bath Industry Show - April 17-19, McCormick Place South, Chicago, ll.: (9'72) 239-3060.

International Flooring, Wall Covering and Tile & Stone ExposApril 2l-24, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fl.; (800) 881 -9400.

Wood Machinery Manufacturers of AmericaApril 22-25, woodworking conference, Marriott Marco Island, Marco Island, Fl.; (215) 564-3484.

National Hardwood Lumber AssociationApril 23-24, seminar, FPS, University of Kentucky Extension, Louisville, Ky., (606) 257-8289; April 27-29,forestry for non-foresters course, University of Georgia, Athens, Ga., (706) 542-3063: April2T29, grading course, NHLA, Memphis, Tn., (800) 933-0318.

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Tigers of AsiaApril 23-26, hardware & tools show/expo, Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami, Fl.; (305) 445-3788.

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TruServApril 24-28, spring market, Dallas Convention Center, Dallas, Tx.; (773) 695-5000.

American Institute of Timber ConstructionApril 25-29, annual meeting, Saddlebrook, Tampa, Fl.; (303) 792-9559.

American Wood Preservers InstituteApril 26-28, annual meeting, Loews L'Enfant, Washington, D.C.; (703) 204-0500.

American Hardware Manufacturers AssociationApril 2629, hardlines technology forum, Opryland Hotel, Nashville, Tn.; (847) 605-1025.

Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Assn.April 26-29, convention, Hyatt Hill Country, San Antonio, Tx.; (703) 264-1690.

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Hardwood Flooring WorkshopMay 4'7' Nashville, Tn.; (2r4) 931-t876.

Southern Forest Products Assn.May 5, regional meeting/ mill tour, Hood Industries, Waynesboro, Ms.; (504) 443-4464.

National Hardwood Lumber AssociationMay 6'9, hardwood symposium, High Hampton Inn, Cashiers, N.C., (901) 377-1818; May 7, manufacturing seminar, Virginia Tech, Richmond, Va., (540) 231-7105; May 13-14, advanced drying course, N.C. State University, Hickory, N.C., (919) 515-5582.

Wood Products IndustriesMay 12, Internet workshop, Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, Roanoke, Va.; (540) 231-7256.

Wallace Hardware Co.May 13-14, market, Gatlinburg Convention Center, Gatlinburg, Tn.; (423) 586-5650.

Hardwood Plywood & Veneer AssociationMay 13-16, spring convention, Ottawa, Canada; ('103) 435-2900.

National Sash & Door Jobbers AssociationMay 14-17, top management retreat, Marriott's Grand Hotel Resort & Golf Club, Point Clear, Al.; (800) 786-7274.

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Mississippi Building Material Dealers Association's 2? directors and officers voted unanimously to stop paying National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association dues and become an independent association. Due to budget constraints, MBMDA did not attend last year's NLBMDA convention and expected a SOVo hike in National dues this year.

Association executive William Lee said the move. effective March l. will not affect MBMDA's daily operations, services or status as an association. "We've been through a slack period in Mississippi," he said. "We may recohsider rejoining (NLBMDA) in the future."

Also during MBMDA's 72nd annual convention and trade show in Biloxi, Lee Nabors was installed as new president. lst v.p. is Steve Breland, 2nd v.p. Larry Broadhead, executive committee members Joe Alexander and Nancy lrby, advisory board member Doris Moran, and directors Jeff Box, Jody Johnson, Kenny Puryear, Dorsey Ray, Barry Meek, Brad Ogletree,

Greg Evans, Ted Allen II, Jewel Dunaway and Tommy Moree.

Attendance at the show was disappointing-reportedly because competing events were held concurrently, so next year's convention will be moved back a week. to Feb. I 1-13. 1999

Florida Building Material Association members donated all the trusses to complete the expansion at Give Kids the World Village in Orlando (see photo below). Each year, the village hosts the families of thousands of terminallv ill children.

Kentucky Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association is considering holding another joint convention with the Ohio Lumbermen's Association in2002.

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LOCAL TV stations covered the anival.of a convoy of 21 trucks, carrying trusses donated by FBMA members, decorated with balloons and banners an'd escorted by Osctiold County Sheriffs.

Fiber Cement Plant Coming

F.C.P. Inc. plans to build a $24 million, 150,000-sq. ft. fiber cement siding plant in Summerville, S.C.

Targeting a summer of 1999 startup, the facility will produce 150 million sq. ft. of Cemplank and Cempanel siding products annually.

A subsidiary of 103-year-old fiber cement producer Etex Group of Belgium, F.C.P. opened its first U.S. plant four years ago in Blandon, Pa., and began looking last summer in the Carolinas and Georgia for an additional site due to strong demand for the product in the Southeast. The new location was chosen in part because of its proximity to cement suppliers.

In addition, Joseph A. Barrow has joined the company as national accounts and marketing manager.

New Window Certification

Two new certification programs covering energy efficiency and proper installation of windows, doors and skylights have been launched.

Energy Star is a voluntary partnership between the U.S. Department of Energy, the EPA, manufacturers, retailers and utilities to help consumers

easily identify the most energy effi:ient products on the market.

To receive an Energy Star label, products must be rated, certified and labeled for both U-factor and solar heat gain coefficient by the National Fenestration Rating Council.

Manufacturers also want to ensure performance of their products after they're out of their hands, so the American Architectural Manufacturers Association will certify the installation of doors and windows.

Larry Livermore has joined AAMA as installation program manager. He will create a program for training installers, developing standards for residential and commercial facilities, testing, certification and monitoring.

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list of goals for the association in 1998:

. Appointing a long range planning committee to address future personnel needs, office location, office ownership vs. Ieasing, and dealer services.

Building a state legislation network in cooperation with the Kentucky

Homebuilders Association.

Developing a KLBMDA Web sire.

. Reworking the committee structure.

Awarding the flrst scholarships fiom the KLBMDA Education Foundation.

Louisiana Building Material Dealers Association's new planning meeting held its inaugural meeting March 17. Members are: Kenny Beauvais, HDW Inc.; Dale Bernard, George Kellett & Sons; Ken Ferrell, Morgan Distribution; A.J. Harris, Martin Lumber Co.; Jay Mazzeno, Martin Distributors, and Sandy Romero, Stine, Inc.

Virginia Building Material Association plans its summer management conference for Aug. I 3- l6 in Virginia Beach.

Lumberments Association of Texas will install Adonn Stone as its new president, succeeding Ray Sale, during is annual convention and buying market April l6l8 in San Antonio.

Mid-America Lumbermens Association has scheduled its Natural State Scramble golf tournament for May 30 at the Country Club of Arkansas, Maumelle, Ar. Other tournaments are being held May 8 in Missouri and June l2 in Kansas.

Universal Sets Five-Year Growth Plan

Universal Forest Products may be the largest wood treater in the country, but it's not hanging its hat on that distinction.

Instead, the company is embarking on "Performance 2002," a growth plan centered on strengthened customer relationships, innovative product development, and new merchandising programs-all designed to double the company's current sales of $1.1 billion in five years.

"We're going to continue to grow and look for opportunities in every corner of our business," says Phil Rogers, national retail accounts sales manager. "We intend to increase our market share in total volume by, for instance, improving our current facilities and acquiring successful companies that make strategic sense for our company."

The company added a treating cylinder to its Moultrie, Ga., plant last fall and purchased a treating facility in Lodi, Oh., to serve Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

"In other words," says Rogers, "we're going to put even more distance between Universal and the other

nine guys in the Top Ten."

Universal already stands out as one of the few public national companies in the wood treating industry. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Mi., the company operates 51 facilities in 44 locations, blanketing North America. "We have back-up plants that can service customers; they can relax knowing that a problem at one facility doesn't translate into a problem with our service to them," says Rogers.

As part of its growth strategy, Universal is enhancing current facilities and acquiring other proven businesses, to expand its capabilities-not only in wood treating but also in engineered building components for conventional site-built residential and commercial construction.

Since its founding nearly 45 years ago, Universal has become a number one supplier to the manufactured housing market, providing pre-cut lumber components and the majority of the roof trusses for the nation's leading manufacturers. It also is a top supplier to the home center retail market, with products such as its Fence Fundamental. Deck Necessities.

Lattice Basics, Storage Solutions and ProWood pressure treated lumber.

As the company continues its growth, it is increasing its rnanufacturing capabilities, creating another competitive advantage. "If we have fencing that's manufactured onpremise, we can just take it over to the treating cylinder," Rogers says. "We don't have to outsource it."

What's more, Universal can get a larger variety of products on the truck, lowering customers' inventories and improving their turns, while remaining price competitive.

Kerr-McGee To Sell Plants

Kerr-McGee Chemical LLC, Oklahoma City, Ok., has agreed to sell its six crosstie treating plants to N.Y.-based private merchant bank Castle Harlan. Inc.

Kerr-McGee is divesting its entire forest products operations-including treating plants in Columbus, Ms.; Texarkana, Tx.; Springfield, Mo.; The Dalles, Or.; Indianapolis, In., and Madison. Il.-to concentrate on worldwide oil and gas exploration and production and titanium dioxide pigment operations.

Huber Starts Up EWP Mill

Huber Engineered Woods has begun production of engineered strand wood products at a new continuous press facility in Spring City, Tn.

With an annual capacity of 380 mmsf (3/8" basis), the mill offers a virtually unlimited range of custom lengths in thicknesses from 3/8" to l-5l8".

Engineered Wood's Meteoric Rise

North American structural wood panel production rose 2.7Vo last year to a record 36.93 billion sq. ft. (3/8" basis), a mark that is expected to be eclipsed again this year, reports APA-The Engineered Wood Association.

It was the fourth consecutive record-setting year and the sixth year of volume increase since a l99l mini-recession.

This year production should rise about zEo to 37.55 billion ft.

Certain engineered wood products will enjoy even stronger demand growth. North American production of wood I-joists, which rose 26Vo last year to 627 million linear ft., should approach I billion linear ft. by 2000.

Wood I-joists' share of the residential floor markets is forecast to reach 5OVo-6OVo in the next five to seven years, compared to about 33Vo today.

LVL production increased 20Vo last year to 37.7 million cu. ft., and should rise another 25Vo this year.

Although U.S. glulam production fell about 2Vo last year to 315 million bd. ft., by 2000 production is expected to rebound by l3%o. APA attributes last year's decline in large part to a new consumption tax and the economic slowdown in Japan, a leading glulam export market.

The structural wood panel industry's excess production capacity, meanwhile, appears finally to be lessening. Capacity rose from 35.95 billion sq. ft. in 1994 to 42.29 billion ft. last year, as some 20 new mills were built. Approximately 3.6 billion ft. of new capacity-nearly all of it OSB-was added last year alone. However, 2.1 billion ft. of mill capacity also closed.

The structural wood panel industry's production-capacity ratio is expected to rise from 86Vo in 1996 to 9070 this year, two percentage points better than the industry's historical average. For OSB, the ratio is forecast to climb fromT9Vo in 1996 to 88Vo.

While APA foresees a slight decline in housing starts this year, residential market demand for structural wood panels should rise with an increase in per-unit consumption.

International market demand (excluding trans-border shipments between the U.S. and Canada) climbed 5Vo in 1997 to 2.47 blllion ft., or 6.7V0 of total industry production. Foreign market demand is anticipated to increase to 2.52 billion ft. this year, provided the effects of the Asian crisis are short-lived. About 30Vo of U.S. and Canadian offshore shipments of structural wood panels go to Asia, particularly Japan. Europe accounts for more than 5OVo of foreien demand.

Bill Skinner, previously with Circle Supply, has joined Pelican Cos., Conway, S.C., as mgr. of the two Birmingham, Al., Pelican Building Centers. Sonny Joyner, ex-84 Lumber, is new as mgr. of the Monroe and Marshville. N.C.. locations.

James Pfeifer, One Source Home & Building Centers, North Little Rock, Ar.. has retired after more than 60 years in the retail lumber business.

Michael A. Wolf, ex-Louisiana Pacific, is now southern regional mgr. at Hancock Timber Resource Group, Charlotte. N.C.

Robert Fitzgerald has been named pres. and ceo of curved moulding manufacturer Bullseye Millwork, Inc., Apex, N.C.

Von Simpson has joined the sales force at MacMillan Bloedel Building Materials, Houston, Tx.

Peter Browning, Sonoco Products, Hartsville, S.C., was elected to the board of Lowe's, North Wilkesboro, N.C. Richard Lochridge, Lochridge & Co., and Dr. Leonard Berry, Texas A&M University, were also elected.

Jim Abbott has been named v.p. of merchandising for the Contractor Yard division of Lowe's Cos., North Wilkesboro, N.C. Other new divisional v.p.s of merchandising: Theresa Anderson, outdoor hardlines products; Nick Canter, millwork; Steve Eller, lumber/building materials; Doug Godwin, tools; Robert Joines, paint/storage; John Kasberger, appliances/kitchen; Mike Smith, hardware; Mark Kauffman, international product sourcingi John Knight, home decor; Scott Plemmons, lawn and garden; Eric Sowder, plumbing, and Dave Steed, electrical.

Frank Schreiner is the new regional gen. mgr. of Lowe's Texas regional distribution center, Mount Vernon, Tx. Dan Gentry is store mgr. and Carolyn Crain co-mgr. of the new Lexington, Ky., location. Morris Washburn is mgr. with Mike Decker co-mgr. of the new Somerset, Ky., store.

Mike Moschilli and Howard Kahn, exBabcock Lumber, and Craig Austin, ex-Georgia-Pacific, are now with Seven D Wholesale, Largo, Fl.

Ken King has been appointed co-mgr. of 84 Lumber Co., Griffin, Ga.

James J. Shalvoy has been named to the newly-created position of v.p. and general mgr. ofthe hardboard/fiber cement siding division at ABT Building Products Corp., Charlotte, N.C. Gary L. Ball was promoted to v.p. and general mgr. of the vinyl products division; Michael J. Sims is now v.p. of sales for the exterior products group; John W. Sooker, director of marketing for vinyl products; Hugh P. Hamill, general sales mgr.-retail distribution; Richard D. Thomas, national account mgr.-manufactured housing, and Martin Fajerman, national account sales mgr.

David Suliteanu has joined Home Depot, Atlanta, Ga., as group president-diversified businesses, overseeing the rollout of Expo Design Centers. Bryant Scott remains Expo Division president. Warren Watson is mgr. of the newly relocated store on Douglas Blvd. in Atlanta, Ga. Store mgrs. of new locations include: Scott Zimmerman, Marathon, Fl.; Ron Cheeks, Holiday, Fl.; David Nelson, Wilmington, N.C., and John Gordon, Rock Hill, S.C., with Chris Mangino as co-mgr.

Ronald A. Matricaria, St. Jude Medical, has resigned as a director on the board of Home Depot, Atlanta, Ga.

Ian Stalker, Universal Forest Products, has been appointed chairman of the American Lumber Standard Committee's treated wood advisory committee.

Neale A. Smith and Carr Newton have been appointed district sales mgrs. at Premier Wood Floors, Dallas, Tx. Smith's territory includes Tx., Ok., and La., while Newton's includes Fl., Al., Ga.. and southeast Tn. Rhonda Twitty is now mktg. mgr. for Premier and Bruce Floors.

Randal Weeks has been promoted to South Central regional mgr. for Bruce Hardwood Floors, Dallas, Tx. Joe Thompson is now divisional sales mgr. for the South Central and Western regions.

E. Dwain Plaster has been named c.f.o. of Triangle Pacific Corp., succeeding Robert J. Symon, who will remain an exec. v.p. Joe Redding is now director of technical services; Richard Suarez, director of the international division; John Nancarrow, national builder sales mgr.; John Mazzola, national accounts mgr.; Jim Lennon, national accounts field sales mgr., and Jeffrey Cave and Chris Taylor, national accounts field sales reps.

Michael A. Alberts and Robert C. Schutte have been appointed mgrs. of eventVexpositions-domestic operations by the American Hardware Manufacturers Association,

Rick Hagel, Burns, Morris & Stewart, L.P., Nacogdoches, Tx., was elected v.p. of the Wood Moulding & Millwork Producers Association during the group's recent annual meeting in Hawaii.

Fred Kuhn, formerly with Stanley Door Systems, is new to General Products Co., Inc., Fredericksburg, Va., as South Central regional sales mgr., overseeing Tx., Ar., Ok. and La.

Emmet P. "Buck" Yaughn, Jr., Vaughn Lumber Co., Knoxville, Tn., was elected pres. of the Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers. Inc. Also elected: Bill A. Mullican, Jr., B.A. Mullican Lumber Co., Maryville, Tn., v.p.finance; Howard M. Carr, Augusta Lumber Co., North Garden, Va., past pres.; Kim Cramer, W.M. Cramer Lumber Co., Hickory, N.C.; Jimmy Powell. Canton Hardwoods, Inc., Canton, N.C., and Ed Ramsey, Taylor-Ramsey Corp., Lynchburg, Va., board members. R.C. Conley, Jr., J. Bruce Barnes, Inc., Crozet, Va., was elected vice chairman of the distributor division.

Jim Harrison, Highland Sales, Longwood, Fl., is now representing Woodfold-Marco Mfg. in Fl.

Karen Wiles Reeves, business process mgr., Lowe's Cos., North Wilkesboro, N.C., is running for a seat on the county board of education.

Harry D. Ifoffman was elected a director and pres. of Poly Trim West and Poly Tech, Longwood, Fl.

Sarah "Sally" Reid has been named advertising/communications coordinator at Celotex Corp., Tampa, Fl.

Bob Mickle has been hired as account supervisor by Flowers & Fedele, Dallas, Tx.

Bruce II. Cowgill, pres. of the insulation group, CertainTeed Corp., has been elected pres. of the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association.

Michael Croxton is now v.p.-mktg. at Software Solutions, Duluth, Ga.

William B. Delauder, Jr. has joined the architectural staff at DS Atlantic. Raleigh, N.C.

Jack Carson, DW Disribution, Dallas, Tx., has been named Top Salesman of the Year for 1997.

Kaylon Burrow, Bean Lumber Co., Glenwood, Ar., wed Christie Collins Feb. 14.

John Anthony, pres., Anthony Forest Products, El Dorado, Ar., and his wife, Pat, are the proud grandparents of 7 lb., 12 oz. Jay Anthony Brooks, born Jan.28, 1998.

Luce Brackett has been hired as chief tool foreman at Mungus-Fungus Forest Products, Climax, Nv., according to owners llugh Mungus and Freddy Fungus.

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HWI Renamed Do lt Best Corp.

Building materials buying cooperative Hardware Wholesalers Inc. has changed its corporate name to Do it Best Corp.

According to president and c.e.o. Mike McClelland, as its sales of lumber and building materials grew, the company's original name no longer entirely represented its business. "Today, our membership is made up of hardware stores, home centers and building supply stores-the entire home improvemenl sector," he said. "We're also exploring non-traditional ways of selling products through industrial/commercial sales, our members' Internet Web sites and more. Do it Best Corp. covers all those facets."

The new name also supports its Do it Best retail stores, private brand products, truck fleet and Web site. "It's only natural that our corporate name and logo reflect our member programs and retail identities,"

McClelland said.

Several consumer focus groups came to that same conclusion, which helped reinforce the decision to switch names. The co-op also conducted a formal member survey to review names suggested by members, consulted outside retail design and advertising firms, and put it to the vote of the board of directors.

Founded in 1945, the Fort Wayne, In.-based co-op serves more than 4,000 retail members in the U.S. and 3l foreign countries.

Palco OKs Headwaters Plan

Pacific Lumber Co. has reached an agreement that would allow it to log on about 192,000 acres in Humboldt County, Ca., while protecting the 7,480-acre Headwaters Forest and 12 adjacent parcels.

After months of negotiation, Palco and parent Maxxam Inc., Houston, Tx., reached an agreement in principle with the federal government on a multi-species Habitat Conservation Plan and with the state on a Sustained Yield Plan covering more than 200,000 acres.

"This is an important milestone for The Pacific Lumber Co. as it will give added stability to our operations that we have not possessed for the last l0 years," said Will Riegel, v.p.-sales & mktg. "This will translate into more predictable and continuous production, particularly in our architectural grades of redwood and Douglas fir uppers."

Door And Window Sales Dip

U.S. sales of doors and windows are expected to dip slightly this year before rebounding to new heights by the year 2000, according to the National Wood Window & Door Association.

Last year, approximately 48.9 million prime windows were sold in the U.S. A 3.5Vo decrease to 47.2 million units is predicted for 1998 due to a cooling in the housing market, but sales should top 50 million by 2000.

Door manufacturers shipped 12.3 million residential entry units in 1997, but expect to ship 11.8 million in 1998 before recovering to 13.2 million by 2000.

Residential passage doors, with sales of 30.4 million units last year, will follow a similar pattern.

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Tightly Shut But Good

D&D Technologies is introducing a new gate latch and hinge gate system designed to help prevent the drowning of children in swimming pools and spas.

When used together, the Magna-Latch magnetic latch and Tru-Close self-closing hinge allow gates to close and latch without manual force from any open position. The system reportedly eliminates the danser

Italian Spiral Staircase

A do-it-yourself Italian spiral staircase now comes ln an easy-to-assemble kit from Albini & Fontanot.

Available in three indoor or outdoor models, each kit comes complete with all components and directions as well as an instructional video. Special tools are not required for assembly,

of a gate resting against a latch, while appearing to be closed. The powerful, permanent magnet draws a latch bolt from one housing to the other, latching it securely. Designed to remain locked despite shak1ng, pusnlng or pulling, the system features a release knob located above the fence out of a child's reach and a key lock for added safety.

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drilling throughout the entire length of the hose provides for 507o more watering holes than traditional sprinkler hoses, without puddles or dry spots.

Both hoses are made of 65Vo recycled tire rubber and 357o vftgin polyethylene.

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Air Force

A new line of hand-carry air compressors has been introduced by Emglo Air Compressors.

Constructed from cast aluminum, the Air Stream line's three models range from 30 to 53 lbs. each and are built compact to protect against tipplng over.

Ideal for woodworking, trimming,

finishing, caulking and upholstering, all models are electric powered and produce 3.6 cfm at 100 psi.

Two oil-free models are maintenance-free and run on any slope or ansle

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Pass The Popcorn

Homax Products, Inc. has introduced a new tool which allows a faster method for removing acoustic ceiling texture, also known as popcorn.

The Ceiling Texture Scraper features a 10" steel scraper head which quickly and efficiently removes unwanted or damaged popcorn in a

wide path without leaving behind gaps or gouging. Once the popcorn has been removed, the ceiling can be repainted, papered or textured for a new look. A 4-gallon plastic bag is affixed beneath the scraper to catch the discarded ceiling texture, protecting flooring and carpets.

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A Glazed Piece

Two slaze finishes have been added bf KraftMaid's for its line of wood cabinetry.

nor is additional welding or painting necessary once the staircase is completed.

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Watering Holes

Two environmentally-conscious hoses have been introduced by Aquapore Moisture Systems, Inc.

The Moisture Master Soaker Hose "weeps" water directly into the soil, decreasing the amount of evaporated water.

The 25-ft.-long Moisture Master Sprinkler Hose rolls out and lays flat, with no kinks or twists. Unique laser-

The new porcelain glaze produces a white-washed effect in corners and profile recesses, accenting the open grain patterns in the cherry or hickory wood. It had previously been available only for oak and maple.

A rich chocolate glaze is now available for cherry cabinetry.

IGaftMaid offers 14 finish options for seven wood species.

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To Protect And Serve

Preserva-Products, Inc. has a new line of environmentally safe protective finishes for log homes and homes with natural exteriors.

Premium Log Home Finish offers an exclusive blend of oils and protectants to help one-of-a-kind homes

Reach Wrench is constructed of durable impact resistant plastic and outfitted with a specially designed faucet grip to conveniently reach and turn shut-off valves on or off.

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The Cap's On The Deck

An innovative decking system that combines the strength of pressure treated wood with the beautv and low maintenance of vinyl is ivailable from Walker-Williams Lumber Co. Deck-Cap reportedly is the only vinyl decking system designed to work in conjunction with the durability and strength of wood.

Plastic Brick Molding

Atlantis Plastics, Inc. has unveiled new plastic brick molding for window and door jamb trim applications which is said to be child's play to install.

BrickMold features a user-friendlv. one-piece design manufactured from exterior grade vinyl plastic with uv inhibitors that resist weathering and discoloration.

Available in lengths of 7, 8 and l0 ft., BrickMold comes in white and can be painted or left as is.

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(Wall) Paper Doll

A new tool from Dripless, Inc. allows both hands to be free during the application of wallpaper borders.

Constructed of lightweight aluminum, Border Hold-Up utilizes fine needle-like points which attach to any drywall surface with one quick motion. The roll of wet or pasted border paper is held firmly in place, freeing both hands. As work continues,

combat the elements. Available in five colors and clear, the penetrating formula protects against shrinking, warping and cracking of logs, siding, fences and decks without leaving a surface film.

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Seize The Daylight

An easy-to-install, leak-proof, energy-efficient 14" tubular skylight has been introduced by Solatube International, Inc.

Adding Deck-Cap to decking

Border Hold-Up can be easily moved and repositioned. The tiny pinhole left behind is covered by the border paper. The tool handles borders up to 14" deep and holds up to 3 lbs. of rolled or booked goods.

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The new 14" model efficientlv gathers and distributes natural light through a shaft of tubing into_ an interior space covering up to 250 sq. ft. Direct and ambient light are captured, providing illumination on cloudy days and in the early morning and afternoon hours, as well. The entire unit is sealed to lock out dust, bugs and moisture.

Also offered are 10" and 16" tubes.

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A Wrench With Reach

A 15" wrench which can seize a shut-off valve quickly is newly available from Solve-It! Marketins Co.

boards eliminates the need for waterseal applications and stains. The vinyl surface is said to be crack, warp and rot resistant.

It comes in a uv resistant white, tan or gray that is said not to fade or retain heat.

In addition, a Deck-Cap railing system in vinyl or treated wood also is available.

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between two plastic facers, AmocorCB4 has a waterproof surface that catches condensation droplets and directs the water along its surface and out the roof overhang area, protecting stored products or equipment.

When installed over outside wall girts, it helps reduce air infiltration,

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A laminated. engi-

neered wood product said to be completely interchangeable with solid sawn lumber or timbers is new from Avison Wood Specialties, Inc.

Avison Glued Lumber is made from kiln-dried, machine stress rated lumber to provide dimensional stability free of checking. twisting, warping and shrinking.

Produced to match existing solid lumber or timber framing, AGL comes in lengths up to 40', double end stamped, paper- or plastic-wrapped.

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Condensation Panels

Fan-folded condensation panels from Tenneco Building Products help control moisture and air infiltration in post frame buildings.

Made from 1/4" extruded polystyrene foam insulation sandwiched

while its light color enhances illumination inside the building.

Designed for installation on sidewalls and above and below purlins, rafters or trusses, it comes in 4'x50' continuous fan-folded bundles which unfold to cover 200 sq. ft.

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Lotion Potion

A skin lotion that contains natural ingredients including vitamins, enzymes, herbs and trace minerals is new from Performance Coatings Inc.

Water-resistant Rosie's Weekend Warrior SPF 20 Sunscreen is designed to protect skin from damaging uv ravs. The oil-free. all natural lotion comes in a convenient size that fits in any tool belt.

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MADlS0ll W00D: The W0R[D'S TARGEST treating facility under one ]00f!

We provide our customers with #1 SELECT and #2 STRUCTURAL pressure treated pi pr.o.{y:tr;. Our.products qr.e treated to either .40 PCF,or .60. PqF CC4;C along lvit! a "mold oroducts. (Jur products are erther .+U fLf or rLr LLA-L wltn "mol(l Inhibitor" and then stored inside our 4-1/2 acre warehouse to insure they reri'ain clean and fresh. ln addition. we offer nroducts with WATER REPETLENT and also DRIED AFTER TREATMENT to In addition, we offer prod-ucts with_WATER-REPEILEN! qn{ al99 Q_RIEP 19% moisture contedt. lf you are looking for SUPERIOR QUALITY TIMEIY SERVICE, and a full line of SALES SUPPORT, whv not sive us a call. line SUPPORI why Blye tf you are a produ."7#;;?iity sYF,;;'would like to hear from you. we have the capacity over one million board feet pbr day and are currently seekins additional suppliers. to treat feet pbr are currently seeking

Better Insulate Than Never

New narrow-width extruded polystyrene rigid foam insulation sized to fit metal comrnercial Z-furring channels has been introduced by Owens Coming.

The nominal23-718 width of the Foamular InsulPink-Z eliminates the need to trim insulation panels, saving time and labor during installation. As the Z-furring channels are attached to the concrete or masonry walls, the insulation is erected vertically and held in place by channels placed 24" o.c. max.

Lightweight for easy handling, the insulation effectively retards heat

transmission through walls and reduces passage of water vapor.

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You Dig?

A new hole digger from Victorian Postman simplifies digging, trench clearing and post hole preparing. The multi-purpose Ground Hog utilizes a pivoting, scoop-like digging blade for such tasks as rose bush or small tree planting. Its single-handle

lever design ensures a consistent hole diameter over any depth.

Constructed with heavy hardwood handles, cast metal parts and tempered steel blade, the tool is guaranteed for 20 years.

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Caulk To Me

New caulk that appears as bright as coordinating fixtures is new from OSI Sealants.

Water-based Kohler Colors Hieh Gloss Caulks match nine Kohler baihroom and kitchen colors by shining

like tile. Designed for a water-tight, color-matched seal around plumbing fixtures, the mildew-proof product is applied using a putty knife and a damp cloth.

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The Wet Look ls Back

A new gloss which enhances the natural beauty of exposed aggregate surfaces while orovidins maximum protection from ihe elemeits has been developed by W.R. Meadows.

Ideal for both old and newly finished exposed aggregate surfaces, Sealtight Expo-Gloss provides a shinv. wet look to natural stones.

TOPS IN WOODSTDING NAILS

Maze Stormguardo "SplifLess" and "SLIM-J|M@' Stainless Steel nails provide the most trustworthy combination in the industry. Both have blunt points and slender shanks for driving close to board edges without splitting wood.

Sawed In Half

A new vertical panel saw which enables one person to cut large sheets of materials safely and quickly is now available from Panel Pro.

Featuring a special design which reportedly enables the running saw blade to always operate safely behind the panel being cut, Panel Pro's vertical positioning allows large sheets to be handled easily. The saw motor rotates in the carriage assembly to quickly change from a 50" maximum vertical cut to horizontal cuts up to 96" long. Its compact frame allows manueverability and storage.

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Ready-to-use and reportedly easyto-apply, it resists staining and wear, seals, cures and dust proofs with a single application. It comes in transparent and Merrimac Brown formulations, in units of I quart to 55 gallons.

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SPA-N-DECK

TCR 606 EXTERIOR WOOD FINISH

Technological breakthrough. r Environmentally safe. o Protects exterior wood up to 5 years. Water based. . Beautiful semi-transparent finish retains the grain's natural integrity. r Withstands extreme environments. r May be applied directly to New Pressure Treated wood when prepared with Tropitech Wood Surface Prep-no weathering time required. . Available in white, natural, weathered gray, redwood, sedona & custom colors.

. For decks, docks, spas, sidings, shingles, fences, etc.

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COATINGS & RESEARCH, INC.

3706 Mercantile Ave. . Naples, Florida 34104

O4r) 436-1991 o (800) 533-8325

MANUS 9z^.I- NON.SLIP SAFETY PAINT

Prevent slip & falls 100% acrylic latex formula offers a flexible, quick drying paint that withstands heavy traffic, will not crack or powder, cleans up with ease, and eliminates fire hazards and toxic odors. ldeal for wood, concrete, aluminum, fiberglass or primed steel surfaces.

MANUS COATINGS & RESEARCH CO.

3706 Mercantile Ave. Naples, FL 34104 (800) 326-2687

Both types are stocked unpainted and in standard Cedar and Redwood colors. Other colors available. Write for free literature and samples.

INTEGRATED DECKING

Trimmable Truss

SpaceJoist TE, LLC, offers a which combines the features of an truss.

new engineered truss I-joist and an open web

The trimmable ends of the SpaceJoist TE provide field flexibility and are manufactured as an l-joist, allowing builders the choice to trim up to 12" off each end. Reportedly, the truss with metal webbing can support the same load at greater on-center spacing than a standard wood joist, resulting in fewer pieces to handle.

The product is available in four depths ranging from 9ll4" to 15-314" and in spans of 6' to 26' 1n 2' increments:

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EFFICIENT. AND FRIENDLY SERVICE.

We offer the following to the trade:

.DRYWALL SCREWS - Complete assortments of all types in standard bulk packing.

DRYWALL SCREWS - In art designed 1# and 5# boxes plus color coded buckets. A runaway success story.

DRYWALL NAILS - We have them all. ULTRA PC DRYWALL NAIL, Brite AT, Blued AT, Vinyl, Clear Coated, EG, etc.

oCONCRETE STUBS -All sizes from 3/8" to 1-1/4" in sturdy bulk packages or smaller boxes.

.TENSION PINS - High profit item in 1-118" length.

.STAINLESS STEEL EXTERIOR SCREWS - End Corrosion oroblems with BPA Stainless Steel Screws. Used for outdoor decking, and all types of wood construction.

Once you buy from gPA, you'll become a regular. Call us.

Wele anxious lo hear from you.

Building Products of America Corp.

Southern Area: 1-800-962-1518 or FAX: 813-797-7698

'The SuNier with what a package'

All Other Areas: 1-800-253-4738 or FAX: 516-568-0327

Nail 'em Down

Home craftsmen can now raoidlv drive nails into their own wood furniture and cabinets with a new power nailer from Senco. The Accuset finish nailer drives

tinctive contemporary look.

Featuring a lifetime guarantee, the uv protected Hardwood Valley line comes in three new shadings: Loganberry, White Ash and Silver Birch. Each shading is enhanced by a smooth, antique woodgrain finish that allows ample scope for color coordination.

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To Build A Wall

An environmentally safe system for constructing flower beds as well as retaining and low free-standing walls is available from Versa-Lok. Uniquely shaped and interlocked to allow for easy incorporation and an unlimited variety of curves, corners and steps, Versa-Lok units do not require mortar or concrete footings. Virtually maintenance free, they can be installed in all climates.

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nails with the same precision as similar professional contractor tools. User-friendly design allows easy maneuverability during operation.

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Side by Siding

Kaycan Ltd. has introduced a new line of solid vinyl siding with a dis-

The Quality Leader in Treated wood Producfs

Roof Restorer

A new roof cleaner designed to fight dirt, mildew and algae is available from Chicago Metallic Corp.

The concentrated power of Shingle Shield Roof and Deck Cleaner makes stained and discolored roofs look like new. Available in quart and gallon sizes, it is diluted with water and applied with a garden sprayer.

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Right Frame Of Mind

A tape measure specially designed for right-handed users is new from Right Tape.

Holding the cartridge in the left hand, the user pulls the tab to the right

areas is now available from O.S. Walker.

Operated by one person, the 24" LFS-24 is most effective for picking

Victoria McCord

President & CEO of [umber Tag $pecialties Go., lnc.

Have you ever purchased trusrEM rass or labels

up dangerous metal scrap, nails and other metal objects in parking lots, lumber yards, shop floors and other high traffic areas.

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Man's Best Friend

An innovative screening product designed with kids and pets in mind is now available from Elsar.

"na fglt tha"t vou were paying a $Dtemium pdce for products and service rhat was lousy? A lot of companies feel this way. It is the MAJOR reason that I STARTED this company!

W. "r. a Custom Tag and Label manufacturer!

and reads the numbers which are right side up and right to left.

Rightape is comfortable to hold, durably constructed and available in various styles, colors and lengths.

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A Clean Sweep

A lightweight magnetic push-type sweeper designed for hazardous work

FlexScreen is a flexible, strong screening which resists tearing and sagging. Attractive and easy to see through, it is installed without tools.

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]i our F0CUS is on a happy; customer! our customers have cENFtDENtrE in us and knout when they give us an order they Get what they Pay forl 'We

at a

price! Next time you are ready to order

Fix Me A Screwdriver

A high torque, 4-in-l screwdriver is now available from Allway Tools.

The new SD4l Screwdriver features an electrically safe (UL tested 2000 v.), fiberglass-reinforced composite shaft which is l/3 less in weight than comparable tools. Visible bit storage and retrieval of bits are provided for in the non-slip ergonomic grip. A powerful magnet holds the bit and screw securely in place while the stainless steel femrle ensures easy bit insertion and removal.

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Hold Your Heater

A new water heater restrainins strap has been introduced by Seismi[ Disaster and Fence Mender Products.

The SRILW Single Strap water heater restraint is recommended for all water heaters or air tanks in earthquake, hurricane or tornado-sensitive areas, installing in less than l0 minutes.

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This Drain Gun For Hire

Ridgid Tool Co. has introduced a new drain gun which handles tough drain jobs.

The Ridgid/Kollmann K-39 Drain Gun features a unique cable control system and lightweight, leak-resistant

inner drum. Its slide-action chuck allows easy cable locking and its twopiece, twist-lock drum reportedly won't rust or dent.

An optional power feed is capable of feeding up to 20' per minute with fingertip control.

The tool weighs less than 11 lbs.

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Funnel Business

A funnel with an innovative popup indicator is new from CMD Products.

The Grass Gator Funnel Gage's popup indicator signals users to stop pour- ing fluids when a container is full, eliminating wasteful, messy spills.

Saving time, fuel and money, it controls fluid flow for lawnmowers, outboard motors, tractors and more.

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Colorful Lumber History

Bohemia: The Life & Times of an Oregon Timber Venture, a 600-p. history of the colorful Pacific Northwest lumber outfit Bohemia Lumber Co. (Bohemia Inc.) is $35 plus $3.50 shipping from Cheshire Co., Box 106, Cheshire, Or. 97419; (54r) 998-3484.

Pallet O' Mine

The 1998 National Wooden Pallet and Container Association's Buyers Guide is free by calling (703) 527-7670, ext. 209.

Open Door Policy

Two full-color brochures on the Premium and Prodigy lines of fiberglass entry and patio doors are free from Stanley Door Systems, 1225 E. Maple Rd., Troy, Mi. 48083; (800) s2r-27s2.

Make lt Fastening

A 384-p. fastening systems handbook is free from Powers Fastening, 2 Powers Square, New Rochelle, N.Y. 10802.

SFPA Buyer's Guide

The 1998 Southern Forest Products Association Buyers Guide is available free by calling (504) 443-4464.

To PVC Or Not To PVG

Two PVC fencing and decking brochures are free from L.B. Plastics. Box 907. Mooresville, N.C. 28115; (800) 752-7739.

Light'em Up

The CD-Rovr "Introduction to Lighting" is $30 from Osram Sylvania, Box 8l16, Trenton, N.J. 08650; (800) 5,+4-4828.

Blue Book'em

The Blue Book of Building & Construction is now available on CD-ROM at $50 per region by calling (800) 43 I -2584.

This Year's (Re) Model

Information on running a remodeling business is available by calling the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, (703) 575-1 100.

Enviro Product Catalog

The 1998 Environmental Building News catalog of environmentally sensitive building products is $59. call (800) 8610954.

New Lileroture item item by contocting eoch compony directly.

Knowledgeable Sales Staff Increasingly lmportant

More do-it-yourselfers are choosing retailers that staff knowledgeable salespeople, according to the annual American Express Retail Index.

When asked to list the top reasons for choosing a home improvement/ home furnishings retailer, 29Vo cited

knowledgeable salespeople, a 6Vo increase from 1997. Fair prices (66Vo), selection (48Vo) and quality merchandise (39V0)led the lisr.

The Index monitors retail customer spending and is based on a random national poll of more than 1,000 homeowners.

The study credited a strong economy and stable interest rates for allowing do-it-yourselfers to perform their own home improvements. Of those surveyed, 39Vo revealed they plan on tackling home improvements themselves this year, up \Vo from 1997. Not surprising, the budget for performing these home improvements registered an increase as well, up l}Vo to $2,929. Over one-third (34Vo) wlll begin their projects this month.

This year, the most common projects are interior decorating and refurbishing (59Vo), renovation and remodeling (32Vo), landscaping (29Vo), gardening (27Vo), mandatory maintenance (24Vo), exterior decorating work (22Vo), expansion (l4Vo), and restoration (l3%o).

Approximately lSVo of remodelers

will refurbish at least one room in the house, with attention shifting away from last year's top room, the living room, to the bedroom (27Vo). The living room came in second at l7%o.

In the kitchen, 43Vo will install new cabinets, with the majority choosing wood (907o) over any other material. About 6l%o wlll add new countertops, choosing formica and ceramic tile over Corian and granite surfaces. Nearly half (45Vo) will install new appliances, choosing white or almond over trendier colors such as stainless steel and black. Other popular additions include a breakfast table, stools, work center or island, and baker's rack.

Throughout the rest of the house, the majority of d-i-yers are following either a neutral (6OVo) or blue/green (46Vo) color scheme, installing wallto-wall carpeting (24Vo), and adding a variety of lighting accents (25Vo) to a contemporary design theme (3l%o). An additional l9%o will add or convert a room into either a home office or home entertainment room.

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To reply to ads with private box numbers, send correspondence to box number shown, in care of Building Products Digest, 4500 Campus Dr., Ste. 480, Newport Beach, Ca. 92660-1872. Names of advertisers using a box number cannot be released.

SALES - CONSTRUCTION - PART TIME.

Commission. Minnesota manufacturer of plastic house numbers and signage has need for a person to contact local multi-family contractors, lumber yards and architects in your city or state. Ideal for retired person or manufacturers rep. Contact: J.M. Fredericks, NNI, (800) 3923612; St. Paul, Mn.

PAN PACIFIC Forest Products, a growth company celebrating its lOth anniversary, is seeking professionals to join our sales force. Establish your exclusive customer base from one of our three offices in Oregon or one in Florida and enjoy one of the industry's best compensation packages. If you have professional sales experience and are interested in joining our respected team, send your resqme to: Pan Pacific Forest Products. Inc., P.O. Box 1507, Bend, Or.977O9, Attention: Sales Manager, or call Ron Hanson, (800) 776-813 1.

WANTED: Plywood/OSB strips, drops; sound, square, uniform, dry, thickness l/4 ttrough23132. Preferred width, 3-12, 5-ll2 or wider. Length 32 to 96 inches or longer. Mixed orruckload. Send price and availability to FAX #901-682-8501, or mail to: Lumber Source, 4?46 Spottswood, Memphis, Tn. 381 17. Phone (888\ 576-8723 (LSOURCE).

VINTAGE DOUGLAS FIR DECKING.

3"x4" 3'to 20'T&G DFfloor deck. Grade is equivalent to D Clear. Stock is over 100 years old and is in excellent condition. Manufactured to lay up as 4" thick floor. Price is $375/m

F.O.B. Bend. Or. Deschutes Pine Sales, Inc., (800) 547-5660.

MOSES SPEAKS: (1) Actor Charlton Heston addresses the National Wood Window & Door Association during the group's 71st annual meeting Feb.21-25 in Newport Beach, Ca. (2) Vicky & Bill Rubin. (3) Gunar Rogat, Mary & Paul Gundersen. (4) Carl Lindgren, Mark Schongalla. (5) Louie Kurant, Sandy Tucker. (6) Sean Kelley, Sue Wikstrom, Lyn Kelley,

Laura Viscusi. (7) Bill Schneider, Peter McKibbin. (8) Dave & Jan Pirwitz. (9) NWWDA chairman Linda Semling, treasurer Ken Hallgren, (10) Mike Baroody, NWWDA president Al Campbell. (11) Jack Semling, Roy Doering, Bill Marvin. (12) Elke & Bob Weiglein. (13) Richard Leggett, Bill Blankenship. (14) Bill & Suzanne Bumpus. (15) Paul Warner, Chuck

Cannon, (16) Dick &Jane Seifert, Jeff Siltala. (17)John & Lana Palmer. ('18) Roger & Debbie Lumm, Micheleen Cannon. Clare Knechtel. (19) John Engstrom, Mary Dentinger, Brian & Jacque Ennis. (20) Sam & Gail Wing, Mike Cavanaugh. (21) Ron Koepke, Jerry Mannigel. (22) Bob Van Horn, Hun Choung. (23) Tim Singel, Tom Marsh, Jim Algyre.

New screw dares to be square

Just when you thought the square drive screw had disappeared, it surfaces with new and improved features.

Square drive screws, also known as the Robertson head, were developed in Canada during the early 1900s for the industrial and commercial markets. They were commonly used in the furniture and mobile home markets, but eventually failed in retail due to poor marketing and low consumer awareness.

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"It's the Rodney Dangerfield of screws; it doesn't get any respect. (Our) new screw and marketing will change this," says a spokesperson for Prudential Building Materials, Atlanta, Ga., which is introducing a square drive ceramic-coated exterior deck screw.

Squate drive screws have many advantages over the traditional Phillips head screw, including the elimination of head spin-out. maxirnum positive drive and, if needed, easy screw backout.

Phillips head screws can strip or spin out during installution, removing the head's weathcr-resis(ant coating and exposing bare metal which can rust and corrode. A square drive head enables the square bit to better engage in the screw head for increased torque to the screw for a tighterjoint. It also becornes quite difficult to remove a stripped Phillips head screw.

Prudential took the square drive screw concept and added feltures: a flat head with countersinking nibs to aid in a neat, flush countersinking application; a 2-to-l thread ratio lbr draw tight installation; high coarse

threads for superior holding power; a slotted shank tip to aid in wood penetration, and a platinum green ceramic finish to provide an extra layer of corrosion protection.

The screw is ideal fbr pressure treated lumber and even plastic composite lumber. In species where appearance is of prime concern, stainless steel fasteners should be used.

To increase consumer awareness, Prudential has created a point-of-purchase shelf-talker and color-coded packaging that shows the proper size bit to use.

"The next time an environmentalist warns us of disaster, we ought to ask: When was the last time your prediction was right?"

- Walter Williams, syndicated columnist and professor of economics, George Mason University, Fairfax, Va.

NEW deck screws feature square drive heads.

GSI treaters conference

I\TOT EVEN gale-force winds and I \ El Niflo-driven rain could keep the treaters away from CSI's 13th annual Wood-Preservers' Conference in Palm Springs, Ca.

Held Feb. 14-17 at Marriott's Las Palmas Resort and billed as "Valentines Day in the Heart of the Desert," nearly 100 of CSI's wood treating customers took part in wind-whipped golf, sumo wrestling and an elegant evening at the Empire Polo Grounds.

The highlight was a series of educational workshops on such topics as

how attorney-client privilege protects treaters, the harmonization of regulations affecting U.S. and Canadian treaters, and the view of a former EPA inspector. Experts from CSI's Technical, Environmental and Engineering group offered tips ranging from the speed-up of plants to the maintenance of facilities operation manuals.

Said attendee Scott Steinkamp, Southern Indiana Wood Treating: "It was great to get a government perspective on our business, as well as the views of others in the industry."

Plus:..National Building Rroducts Expo is held in conjunction with the National Hardware Show, so

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Ray0nier................. .......(912)

367.1547

Sunbelt Material Handling,..(800) 353-0892 (770) 587-5933

Universal Forest Pr0ducts..............................(91 2) 985-8066

Walkerwilliams Lumber C0...........................(706) 323-4491

Weyerhaeuser C0......,........(800) 282-3370 (404) 355-5971

Wrenn Hand|in9...................(800) 851-6766 (770) 987-7666

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McEwen Lumber Co ......(502) 964-9887

Weyerhaeuser C0, ..,..,........(800) 752-6032 (502) 368-3331

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Anursls

......(501) 45G7480

US Timber Co......... .......(800) 270-2609 WeyerhaeuserCo.. .......(800) 643-1515

White River Hardwoods..................................(800) 558-01 19

Wrenn Handling...... .......(800) 678-7200 Fromol

Bontel Fastener Corp. .........(800) 241-0790 (81 3) 544-6667

Brungarl Equipment ............(800) 827-41 53 (81 3) 623-6700

Building Products ol 4merica.........................(800) 962-1 51 8

Champion Intemational..................................(904) 731 -4550

Fastening Specialists Inc. ..............................(407) 888-9099

Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc..............(904) 258-7818

McEvren Lumber Co. (Delray Beach) ............(561) 276-5155

McEwen Lumber Co. (Jacksonville)...............(904) 783-0170

McEwen Lumber Co. (Orlando).....................(407) 299 4280

McEwen Lumber Co. (Tampa)........................(813) 248-4111

Prudential Building Materials (Miami)............(800) 432-7966

Prudential Building Materials (orlando).........(800) 432-2537

Robbins Manuiactudng..................................(81 3) 971-3030

Southeastem Metals Mfg. C0........................(904) 757-4200

Southem Pine Inspeclion Bureau...................(904) 434-2611

southem Pine Timber Products.....................(800) 2297463

Southem Wire Cloth C0......(800)

C0. ..............(800) 783-6806 (504) 733-6800

willamette Industries......................................(318) 255-6258

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Shuqualak Lumber Co. ..................................(601) 793-4528

Wrenn Handling...... .......(800) 678-7200 llonrx Clnorrrl

Chemical Speciallies, Inc...............................1704]| 522-0825

Crumpler Plastic Pipe, Inc..............................(800) 334-5071

East Coasl Millwork Distribulors....................(910) 667-5976

Faslening Specialists Inc. ..............................(800) 245-8826

Huber Corp., J.M............................................(704) 547-9220

McEwen Lumber Co. (Charlotte) ...................(704) 523-8176

McEwen Lumber Co. (High Point) .................(910) 472-1676

McEwen Lumber Co. (Raleigh)......................(919) 772-7550

Mellco, Inc...........................(800) 866-1414 (919) 537-7527

Perry Builders......... .......(919) 492-9171

Prudential Building Materials (Asheville)........(800) 849-2953

Prudential Building Materials (Fayetteville)....(800) 289-6245

ResinArt East, Inc...................-.....................(800) 497-4376

Riverside Machine Staining...................... ......(7 04') 827 -2839

Smilh Millwork, Inc. ........................................(910) 249-81 71

Southern Lumber Sa|es.................................(919) 937-8800

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Claude A. Hodges, Sr., 91, former treasurer, president and chairman of the board of Hodges Lumber Corp., Roanoke, Va., died Jan. 31.

A graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and a World War II veteran, he began working at Hodges Lumber Corp. in 1928. The company ceased operation in 1994.

Mr. Hodges was president of the Virginia Building Material Association in 1965.

John McMurphy, 73, purchasing and sales agent of Austell Forest Products, Reform, Al., died Feb.24 at his home in Fort Walton Beach. Fl.

He served in the Army during World War II and began working at Austell Forest Products in 1988.

John Rudolph Grobmyer, Jr., 82, former chairman of J.R. Grobmyer Lumber Co., Little Rock, Ar., died Feb.7.

He entered business with his father in J.R. Grobmyer Lumber Co. in 1938 and was a past president of the Arkansas Lumber Dealer's Associa-

tion, National Lumber Dealer of the Decade, past president of the Southwest Lumber Dealer's Association (now Mid-America Lumbermens Association), and on the board of the National Regional Lumber Dealers Association.

He is succeeded at the comPanY bY his son, Frank Mallory GrobmYer.

John B. Stevens, 88, former general manager of Walton Lumber Co., Mineral. Va.. died Feb.27

He was a licensed Eucharist Minister for 24 years and served as general manager of Walton Lumber for 32 years.

Charles E. Reynolds, 57, manager of Lowe's Building Supplies, Brandon, Fl., died Feb. 8 at his home in Winter Haven, Fl.

An employee of Lowe's for three years, he attended the University of Florida and was the original "Corky the Clown" in the Cypress Garden ski shows.

John Clifford Miller Jr., 90, retired chairman of the board of Miller Manufacturing, Richmond, Va., died Feb. 2l of heart failure at his dairy farm in Spenyville, Va.

A 1928 graduate of Virginia Military Institute, he served as a cap-

tain in the Army Air Force in WW II. He became president of Miller Manufacturing in 7952 and was chairman of the board from 1974 to 1979. He was also a former president of the board of visitors at Virsinia Military Institute.

James Franklin Owens, 42, retired 20-year employee, Bibler Lumber Co., Russellville, Ar, died Jan.16.

Personals

(Continuedfrom p. 27)

Richard S. Zegelbone, pres.. Tropical Asphalt Products Corp., Hallandale, Fl., has been elected president of Roof Coatings Manufbcturers Association. Raymond T. Hyer, III, product rngr., Gardner Asphalt Corp., Tampa, Fl., was elected treasurer.

Johnny Jones has been named sales mgr. for the southeastern U.S. at Truecraft Tools.

Chuck Marzullo was promoted to the newly created position of v.p.-sales & business development for IngersollRand's architectural hardware group. Edward Finley is the new mgr. of tinancial reporting, planning and analysis at Mansfield Plumbing Products.

Susan Levko was promoted to mgr.-brand development at Convenience Products.

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Gulf Lumber Co., f nc. lll3l .,,,,...........22

Haase Industries (Magnetic Push Broom) 11261.............,.,.............,....,.37

Hood Industries [1 16]...........................25

Hoover Treated Wood Products t1141.............. .............?3

Jordan Redwood Lumber Co., Lee Roy [r17].... ..............26

Linnton Plywood IUf ].............. ...........20

Lumber Tag Specialties [133]..............39

Madison Wood Preservers, Inc. I12r1............. .............,32

Maze Nails [125]

McElroy Metal [1,f4] ............................49

Mead Southern Wood Products t1071.............. ...............8

Nascor, Inc. [115]

National Building Products Exposition & Conference (Association Exhibition & Services) 11411.....,..,,47

New South, Inc. [04] .............................5

Osmose I1031 ...........................................3

Rayonier tf 391.......................................45

Simpson Strong-Tie [143] ....................49

Southeast Wood [10E] ..........................17

Southern Pine Council [109]................18

Spyder, Inc. [1421..................................4E

Star Paper Tube [118]..........................n

Sunbelt Material Handling ll22l .....,,,33

Superior Shakes ofTexas, Inc. [132]..39

Swan Secure t138] ....,,,....,,.,....42

Tank Fab Inc. [l3U..............................3E

Tropitech Coatings & Research, Inc. tr241.............. .............3s

Unity Forest Products tl35].................40

Universal Forest Products [101]...Cov. I

Walker-Williams Lumber Co. U271...36

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