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VOLUHE 5, No.4 ScMng 13 Southern states
Texas Special lssue
Promising Future Ahead For People Of Texas 9 Bands, Cakes & Records Mark LAT's Centennial lO The Four Oldest Working Lumbermen In Texas 13 lnsiders On Next 100 Years In Texas Industry i5 Business Sessions At Virginia Dealer Meeting 26 Oldest Yards ln The State Of Texas ldentified 30 Bill Ganser Announces His Retirement From SFPA 33 McOoy Seeks Sites For Three More Texas Stores 33 Wholesalers Elect Officers At Florida Meeting 35 Alder Stands Out In Hardwood Finishing Quality 49 LAT Headquarters & Museum Typify Texas Spirit 53 Grace and Wickes Negotiate Home Center Purchase *
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EDITORIAL
DAVID CUTLER publisher
Hirc beforc you expirc I N THIS gentle month of June, colleges and univerI sities across America bud forth with a new crop of graduates eager for growth in a career in business. The best of the bunch will go for high tech and other
promising fields. Regretably, we won't see many of them in this industry, if the past is any indication. Once again we will have failed to attract enough of the bright
new talent needed to keep our businesses vital and dynamic.
It isn;t that we've been out-recruited. Instead, with rare exceptions, we haven't gone to the campuses to tell
our story. To explain to the young people that the career opportunities in forest products, building materials, retailing and wholesaling are exciting and rewarding. The opportunities are truly unlimited. Where else can the entrepreneurs flourish to the degree that they do in this industry? Every month our
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News Briefs page tells of enterprising individuals making the plunge into business for themselves. It's great.
It is the strength and the glory of the American economy. But horv long will ',r,e continue to be blessed with the talented and ambitious? Somehow indusry must reach out and sell the many and nried opportunities arailable. The timing is right to anracr the pung. Business is no longer a dirty word among our aware graduates. Chrysler's lre Iacocca is even mentioned as a candidate fcr president. Can you imagine that happening in the l96os?
. Campus recruiting isn't just the province of the IBMs and Exxons. fury aggressive company can begin by picking up the telephone ard calling the nearest college or univenity. Getting and staying in torch on campus could well produce the person you need to help your company reach is goals.
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TEXAT SPEGIAL ISSUE
Continuing grcvvth and developffier rt ahead for
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birthday with a bang. despite fall-
ing oil prices threatening to blow out the candles and spoil the fun. _ Looking beyond the current depressed qpticrpaling ber state, there is ter things ahead
competi-
cording to c.e.o. of
and home center of 'Iexas is growing average. Only Cali
lasers and tools to uti-
state in retail sales last yeail tactors took $10.6 billion i tracts in the last fiscal year,
harvested. designed being recomconstruction tech-
California. The Texas electronics industry ing up the pace as are many of the industries, such as agriculture, manufacturing, transportation and petrochemicals, which thrive on lower oil prices. Employment in Texas is reviving and was
orly l% below the national average in the latest figures. In spite of slumping oil prices in the last five years, Texas has gained 787,000 new jobs since 1981.
"We're a big state. We have areas moving up while others are moving down," says Edward McClelland, economist at
Republic-Bank Corp., Dallas. The housing industry and businesses dependent upon it should react positively to the 45% population gain expected in Texas by the year 2000. Far greater than the national average of l8%, this surge of people should stimulate the need for new home construction as well as remodeling of the current home inventory. Light construction also will benefit from the new businesses expected to develop in the state
in the years ahead. More than 100,000 residents will be added each year, with more than 70% of
past dec
creased34% oducers are intensiff-
cts witl architects and code ities to mak : sure that the benefits wood product are known. Quality rol has been ti 3htened to improve the
Story ataGlarre Population growth double the national average ... more than 70o/o ol newcomers between 34 and 45 ... Austin will be growth leader ... small towns expected to develop ... manufacturcF imprcving products and back stopping retailers.
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Retailers will fi rd the producers more ive and sr nsitive to their needs, rum says. Cusl rmer service depart-
'"inents are being rrganized to expedite orders to help ret .ilers keep inventories under control.
A bigger popul rtion and an increased demand for home ; and light commercial buildings should 3ncourage more sales for dealers. Bette : products and service from the supplier ; should facilitate business growth. W ile things may not be rosy at the minute Texas has survived and grown strong bat Jing the adversities of the past 150 year and there's no indication that Texans a e about to give up now. In the words o Grum. "We still consider Texas and t re Sunbelt our qreatest target of opportu .ity."
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LAT's big centennial celebration
HE eagerlY awaited l00th annual convention and exposition ofthe Lumbermen's Association of Texas was
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all that had been hoped for and more. In true Texas fashion it was big in all respects: it had record attendance (nearly 7000), a record number of exhibits (430), heavy traffic through the show, a brass band (from the San Antonio Symphony orchestra, dressed in tux, no less), balloons (5000 dropped from the ceiling opening day) plus hoopla and enthusiasm to spare. LAI's centennial, held in San Antonio,
tied in nicely with the l50th anniversary ofthe founding ofthe State ofTexas. Indeed, the Governor was in town for ceremonies connected with the Sesquicentennial, a word many find even harder to pronounce than to read. Ourselves included. But amongst all the celebrating, what was probably the most important element at LAT's milestone gathering was the
positive attitude of the participants. Despite a state economy reeling from falling oil and gas prices, the true Texas grit
is alive and well. As historian T.R. Fehrenbach put it inawidelyquoted remark, "What sets Texans apart will remain a sense of history, culture, a frontier spirit. That spirit is still thrashing around out there and hard times are not going to extinguish it." The main convention speaker, Clifford J. Grum, president and ceo, Temple In-
land, Inc., Diboll, Tx., also quoted Fehrenbach in his talk on the bright future of the Texas housing industry. Noting the underlying strength ofthe state's economy, despite the severe impact of lower oil and gas prices, Grum cited viarious eco-
nomic and demographic factors that should bolster home building and its sup pliers.
Additionally, he pointed out that Texas is gaining a broader economic base, improving its educational system and has the
work ethic to make it all go.
Other speaken included an inspirational message from Bill Gove who said that excellence was an attitude that should be present within all we do in life. Using deft touches ofhumor he observed that happiness is a state of mind not a future goal. Dr. Gene Stanaland. an economist and Alabama humorist of the fint rank, related horv economic self-interest propels our market system. Filling these demands, he said, produces a positive effect for society and that competition controls excessive self-interest by companies. The final economic arbiter. he noted. is the consumer.
Patrick McCormick, the president of the National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association, with which the LAI is affiliated, gave an update on is
activities, introduced its new executive vice president Harlan Hummel, and also presented a talk by their executive director, Jerry Walker, on incentive plans.
The well attended ladies luncheon received an inspirational message from Dr. William E. Thorn, an erudite speaker who holds several doctoral degrees. Using a gentle touch, lightened with humor, he counseled the ladies on how to bring order to their spiritual, emotional and physical houses. Out on the shorv floor, it was all activi-
ty. From the music filled, ballooncovered opening ceremonies to the final bell, it was one of the ms51 frrzzing expo-
Story at a Glance Record attendance for 100th convention ... biggest exposition ever ... despite the economy, attitudes were positive ... Joe Butler, Jr. named new managing officerof LAT ... Ray Nunn elected president... '87 convention site: Fort Worth. April3-5.
sitions in the long history of LAT. The frontier spirit of hospiality uas also well represented at many booths as exhibitors presented food and drink to shorgoers.
The Powell Lumber Co. booth had Etoufee. a delicious Cajun dish; Elder Wood Preserving had an endless supply of cold draft beer, while at the big MG Building Materials booth there uas food galore. MG gave away an astounding D50 fajitas during the April 18-20 run of the show. Exhibiting companies, a tough bunch for most shov organizers to please, were almost universally satisfied with the show traffic count. Conventioneers as well gave the expo high marks for bodt its entertainment and business aspecs. Eloren $Ifi) prizes u'ere uon by dealers from exhibitors for placing orders at the shorry. These included Joe Houard Lumber Co., Phillips Lumber Co. (nvice), R. Grosse & Son Lumber Co.. Richardson Lumber Co., Paris Lumber Co., Gary Nees Lumber Co., Frisco Wholesale
Lumber Co., Britt Hardware, Euless Lumber Co. and Simms Lumber Co. At this watershed lmh annual convention, LAT also had a major change in management as a new executive vice president took orcr, though pn might sal' the names have hardly changed at all. Joe Butler, Sr., completing a 2O year, resulsfrlled stint as the managing officer, retired at the end ofthe convention, going on consultant status until the beginning of next year. His replacement is Joe Butler, Jr.. who for the pas decade has done such a capable job as exposition director for LAT. For more information on the wellqualified Joe, Jr., see Building Producs Digest, May, page 23. As LAT begins is second century is convention schedule is all set up until 1992. Next year's convention and expo will be in Fort Worth, April 3-5. In 1988
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GAVEL PASS to new president (1) Ray Nunn, from outgoing president Ruel Alexander (2) Steve Rountree, Larry Grothues, Charles Thayer, Paul Goydan. (3) Porler & Sandie Taylor Gay & Jack Stevens. (4) Norma Stobbe, Marlene & Joe Wdk er (5) Bobby Green, Bernadette Mango. (6) Joe
Shipman, Keith Runyon, Marv Sprecher (7) Tom Hanover, Don Smith. (8) Hal Huff, Terry Hayes. (9)Jim Bryce, Marvin Fikac. (10) Don Zachary, Gladys Colley. (11) Dean Leaman, Bill Butler (12) Bob Walzer, Bob Beckley. (13) Tony Gennusa. (14) Walter Blankinship, Susie Simmons, Alan
Toscano, Helen Wildman. (15) David Tschatschu' la, Yvonne Steinmann. (16) Joe & Sandra Marti-
nez. (17) Bob & Phyllis Buie. (18) Dick & Betty Tuchbreiter (19) Bill & Nila Graham.
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SUPERSIARS of retailing: (1) Frank Denny, Ray Cooney, Builders Square and Scottys. (2) Gtenda & Don Knutson. (3) Joe & Nalette Bufler (4) John Edward Dean, Scott Stewart, Dottie Klotz, Garv Stewart, Elliott Dean, Ron Hilliard, Steve Dean. (5) Lee Alford, Ted Canoll, Roy Deering. (6) Larry Young, John Bennett. fl) Tommie Boudria, Bob
Hixson, Sherry Kilcrease. (8) Myron McCormick,
Jim Jones. (9) Bill Waymack, Dailas Calloray. (10) Starc Lindquist, John Robinson. (11) Nancy
Chandlef Joe Breeden, Mark & Karen Ross. (12) Daryl Motley, Bob Hogan. (13) Don Tinney, Carl Thibodaux. (14) Lee Sander:s, Leonard Craig. (15) Sherry & Paul Blasingim. (16) Larry & Donna
Hykel. (17) Lynn & Dave Ryberg. (18) Chuck Gehring, Whyne Ratitf. ft9) Heten & Frank Fnn ciscovich. POl John Antrony, lbn $npson. G0 Walter Parquet, Stan Briggs. @| Atan Schmeta Kathy Sanders.
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Texas lumbermen never seem to quit I N KEEPING with the celebration of I the l00th birthday of the Lumber
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Association ofTexas and the l50th anniversary ofthe founding ofTexas, four men have been identified as the oldest workers in the lumber business in the
couple ofacres and serves a population of
state by LAT.
Adolfo Hinojosa who was born August 9, 1901, was found to be the oldest. followed closely by Tom Neal Sr., who was born on Sept. 5, 1901. Lawrence Henckel, born Jan. 24, 1902, and Charlie Beebe, born July 25, 1902 , were the third and fourth oldest.
Hinojosa, who will be 85 in two months, has been a salesman at Mclntyre Lumber Co. in Falfurrias since 1923. Remarkably, he is still actively employed working a full day most of the time . . . after 63 years on thejob.
includes a mill and warehouse on a over 15,000. Henckel Lumber Co. has been operated by l,awrence Henckel, also 84, for the past 64 years in Hitchcock. It is close to Galveston and has a population ofabout 6500. He is both president and manager.
Henckel started in business with a gasoline station and garage and gradually
got into the lumber business. His customer mix is almost equally divided between contractor, commercial and do-ityoursel[ers. The yard occupies some two acres and has a railroad sidine. There are
vETERAN employee at Mclntyre Lumber Co. in Falfurrias, Adolfo Hinojosa will celebrate his 85th
six employees.
birthday August 9.
L0NG IIME Amarillo. Tx.. lumber dealer Charlie Beebe (second from right) is still one ol the first to arrive at the yard each morning before 7:30
and rarely goes home before 6:30 p.m. Others: (left to right), his three sons, Parke[ a partner in the business, Phillip and George Beebe.
Mclntyre Lumber Co., which is celebrating its 78th anniversary. occupies a full block in Falfurrias, a town of a little over 6000 people located on Highway 281
about 75 miles north of the Mexican border. George Martinez, who has been the manager for l0 years, says 'Adolfo's a good worker and can find anything the customers want, stuff I don't even know we have."
Neal, 84, who has been in the lumber business all his life, is semi-retired, but
works at Tharp Lumber Co. in La Marque every Saturday and during the week when he feels like it. He helped Os-
wald Tharp, the owner, construct the buildings for the yard, which opened in 1945, using lumber that they brought across the causeway from nearby Galveston.
In addition to Neal and Tharp, the yard
Charlie Beebe, 84 next month, works
ing is the one operation which has
every day at Beebe Lumber Co. in
changed the most over the years. He
Amarillo. His son Parker, who is a partner in the corporation, has taken over
recalls that a large load was 30,000 bfunloaded by hand when he first started. By comparison, a flatcar now carries 70,000 bf in bundles and is readily unloaded with
most of the management, but Beebe is ac-
tive in the yard and figuring tickets.
Story at a Glance The four oldest working lumbermen in the state ... totalyean; of experience exceed 250 ... some
still even work in the yard ...
material handling techniques one of the biggest changes they've seen.
His lumber career began in Oklahoma in l9l9 where he worked for four companies before moving to Texas in 1926 joining Reppert Lumber Co. He later bought a partnership and then the entire company. The store has been in its present location since 1931. It is affiliated with Ace Hardware and has a mix of contractor and d-i-y business. Beebe thinks that loadine and unload-
a forklift.
Between them, these four men have racked up more than 250 years in the lumber business, yet they are still active and interested in their work today. It's spirit such as theirs which has moved the Lumber Association of Texas through its
first 100 years. Men of similar interests, energy and fortitude will no doubt be there when LAT celebrates its 200th birthday in 2086.
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What the Texas market will be like in 100 yearc HAT lies ahead for the lumber and building materials industry in Texas? What changes will occur in the next 100 years? Will dealers experience as many improvements and advances between 1986 and 2086 as they did between 1886 and the present?
Some of the most successful and influential men in Texas in the industry have
shared their ideas for the future with Building Products Digest in the comments quoted below.
"There are a lot of people who believe that the forest products industry is going to change significantly, no longer using solid wood or sawn timber. The producs will change, no longer relying on conventional lumber, plywood and building products. The industry won't even resemble what we have today. "My personal view is that even if that
"If I could predict that, I'd be a millionaire. I'm not even going to anempt it. Right now I think this year's going to be a slow cautious year, with a gradual climb over the next three or four years."
John Beck Justin Lumber Co. Justin
happens, there will stiil be a place for conventional mills and small manufacturers like us. There will still be services for which we will be needed. Maybe this is just wishful thinking on our part."
"The independent lumber dealer has a bright future ifhe's in a good financial shape to take advantage of all the changes
Steve Dean Dean Lumber Co.
Gilmer
"That's a long time. I feel pretty optimistic about it or I'd get out of it. There's going to be a lot of changes, there's been a lot ofchanges. I think ifa guy does a good job and minds tle store, he'lldo all right."
EmmettMcCoy McCoy Building Supply Center San Marcos
Ruel Alexander Canyon Drive Lumber Co.
"I see a trend towards more efficient nrarketing of producls, with grealer value given to the customer. But then I read a reprinted article of a hundred years ago that said. 'Effofts to make a heavier*thanair machine fly have faltered and no reasonable person can expect this happening in the future.' So that's more or less how reliable a 100 year prediction can be."
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years. Who knows what will be the products that go into housing then?"
Robert Goins Goins Lumber Co. Bells
Story at a Glance Good business practices will re-
"It can't be anything but better. I sure
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hope it improves."
changes in products ... technology willcreate new, difterent
Walter Terry Walter Terry Distributor, Inc.
those with financial resources.
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in the industry and can direct his efforts toward the independent contractors and industrial accounts."
problems ... bright future for
Amarillo
"As for chains v.s. independents, I think it will continue as in the past, with a fluctuation of chains doing well in good times and in times of a bad economy, independents holding on.
"In our industry in particular, education will be more of a factor. To compete, we'll find we must educate management and employees. In smaller communities owners and managers must be more innovative in work scheduling. giving employees days offto lure them from other industries. It's going to be harder to find employees educated for our industry; colleges prepare them for other industries. "Interlinking computers will be a factor not only in group buying, which we see now but also for finding products for customers and exchanging credit information. A problem will be computer theft, down the road, after 10 yean or so." Joe Butler, Jr. Lumbermen's Association of Texas Austin
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Mc'Cot's Buildirtg Supply Centers had a grand opening fbr its neu,Ter-
rell, Tx., location and announced plans for three additional Texas stores to open in late summer (see p.33 for story) . .. Hechinger has started a $16
million remodeling of its chain, including warehouse units ...
Lox'e's has opened new stores in
Trumann, Ar., has been purchased by Columbia Forest Pnxluc'Is, ftc., Portland, Or., for an undisclosed sum ...
Gulf Coast Forest Proclucts. Opelousas. La., is a nerr u'holesale co. formed bv Buton Rouge Luntber Crr.,'sales teant at the neu co. is Charlie Hebert. Mike Jones and Ken
Mrnnrch Mirror Door Co., parent co. of Wndura Products Inc.,Tupe-
lo. Ms.. is celebrating its 25th anniversary". . .The Hatdtuood Nett's is obserr ing its lst anniversary. . .
Che,sapeake Indust ies, llc., parent
co. of Southerrt Doorin Pompano Beach. Fl.. is opening Continental Door Inc. in Rocklin. Ca. ... TS In-
dustries, hc. , Huntington Beach. Ca.. has opened a Dallas, Tx.. insulation mfg. plant ...
Elder ...
Westgate, S.C., and Bluefield, Va. ...
Homeovv'ners Outlet Mall Erclrunge
(HOME) plans home improvernent store malls in Ocala and Stuart. Fl. ...
Tiiangle Pacrfc Cory., Dallas, Tx.,
Ltui siarn - Pct<'rfc u,ill build ntedium density fiberboard plants in New Waverly, Tx.. and Urania. La. ...
The seven Mr. Hox'Wareltou.se units in Florida are reportedly on the market in a move to sell off the chain market by market ...
Rtss Henatd Lunber C0. , Ro_gersville. Tn.. has added more warehouse
space ... Stein Bros. Lumber has opened a store in Fredericksburg, Tx.. Kyle Biedermann, pres., and Doug Stein, v.p. ... Tramx,o)' Luntber Products has moved to a new location on U.S. I in Sanford. N.C. ... RiSgr Supplv, Ken-
nett. Mo., has opened a store in Jonesboro. Ar.. using a 30,000 sq. ft. ex-Wickes site. and is looking for additional locations in Tennessee and
Arkansas ...
l\'lowatu 1r Srlrrlli/1, Nowata. Ok..
has been acquired by Beta Pannen, a
San Francisco, Ca.. investment firm for 5203.3 million ... Clairson Internotiotntl, Ocala. Fl., will open a third Closet Maid products plant in 1987 near Reno. Nr'. ...
has reopened asJohnson Dunber Co.
rvith a new oyner. William Johnson ... Frank Taterton is constructins a treatment plant in Commerce. Ga.i.. Cuttqdian Midwest Inc'. is a neu' reload and warehouse in Pond Creek. Ok.. Ted Jones. nrgr. ...
Guutentantol, 5.A., (marble) has moved into new United States headquarters in Pompano Beach, Fl. ... lzslie-Incke, irc. , Atlanta. Ga., has acquired General Steel, Inc. , [-os Angeles. Ca.; an immediate plant expansion is planned ...
C. M. Mav.s Lumber Co. Inc., rvhich has stores in Ada. Davis. RofT. Stratford and Sulphur. Ok.. has filed a bankruptry reorganization petition ...
McGhee-Burkley Luntber Co., Natchez. Ms.. has filed for a reorganization under a Chapter ll bankruptry.
Rttntsey Lumber Co., Suffolk. Va.. lost more than $100,000 in equipment
Atco Rubber Products. /nc.. Fort Worth. Tx. , has acquired Ov'ertsCornirrg Fiberglas Corp.'s flexible duct manufacturing operation ... Webb Manufactuing Inc. has added a 10.000 sq. ft. storage building and plans for another 60.000 sq. ft. mfg./storage unit ...
in a recent fire ... Earl Bumganter
Covittgtort Lumber & Fonn Supply is the new name for MK Hardwure &
Lumber Co., Covington. Ok., Don Powell, owner ... Causev,at' Luntber Co. Iru'., Fort Lauderdale, Fl.. has sold a yard in Palm Beach County to Karma Associates hc. . Boca Raton. Fl., for $1 million ...
bnbcr Gr. , Catawba County,. N.C.. is currently limiting its business to planin-e and final finish dressing of
lumber following a $300,000 fire which heavily damaged the sawmill and lunrberyard ...
Bertson Lutnber Co. . Pawhuska.
Timberline Fbrest Products, Inc. has moved into new headquarters in Knoxville, Tn., Jim McNuttmgr. ... Wittle Plyvood Cory., Chatham and
Ok., is celebrating its 70th anniversary .. . Hill-Behan Lurnber Co. is74
Housing sterts for April (latest figs.) rose 4.1% to an annual rate of
years old this year ... Pointe Coupee Lumber Co. , Lafayette, La., is observing its 40th year in business ...
2009,000 units ... both single fanrily and multis also increas ed 4 .l7o . . . building permits edged up 2.7% .
UP
Louisiana-Pacificon the job for you
Theliletime deck Ni trcated wood isn't treated the szune. Sonre treated wood cn treat you bad. It kxrks like treated rvciod. But nexl tJring i ou knorn'. it rots out. And -v-cur customer blames you.
Available fnrrn seven nlants.
Don't just coLurt on us frrr quahty, coturt rxr us for dependable supplv, trxr. 'lidaywe're pnlducng I-ouisizna-Pacihc treated wr-nd at seven , , plants from " C:rlifornia tci
So don't take ciuurces. Stock only l-ouisizura-Pacihc
!r.. , ll trerrted looq.
} A {r il;;}iJ::? .:'t:
lit'etinre, ive'll repiace it. No nnr-bes. No dtiuble tilk. No frxrling. And thzrt grrcs for luntber in full conhct wrth the ground, trxi.
F-krrida. We're
iilt''.. rn
c,/
wnung.
!\hich means if L-l'treated word suffers structura.l dzunaqe fronr dec;l'or tenmtes nithin a
ready to ship
r)1 rr I.t
Wren -vou bu-v:ur L-l'product
like treated r,voo{ we expect yriu to expect the best. Not just quzrlit"v. tsut a crxnpetitive price. A satisfactory business relationship. And service tkrt leaves you contpletely satisfied. The 12. OtXl men and women of Louisiana-l'at'ifie join me in gvrng you our personal guarantee. We will perf<rrm.
lf we don't, let us know please.
1'our order
Sincerely,
today.
d/^"*/ 4hz-+4
like doing business wit-l-r us. l,r G.W. "Thck" Baker (Bt paso)
JUNE Virginia Building Material Association - June 9-lQ estimating
seminar, Holiday Inn Midtovn, Richmotd, Va. Home Center Executive Conference - June 9ll' sponsored by American Hardware Manufrcnrren Associatinn & Hqrp Cercrlnstitute, Marrion O'Hare Hotel. Chicago, Il.
Misslssippi Conmete lrdusties Associalbn-June ll-15, sumnrer meeting. Opryland Hotel. Mshvilh. Tn. Okfahorna lrrmbenners Assochtin - Jurc*T2' sumnrrconFrence, Western Hills l-odge, Wagoner, Ok. General Hardware Co. - June 2l-T2' narkt, Greensboro Coliseum & Exhibition Hall, Greensboro, N.C. Long lrwis Hardware Co - June 2l-212, markel BirminghamJefferson Civic Center, Birmingham, Al. General Hardrrare Co.-Greensbao-Junc 2l-22, Sentry market. exhibit hall. Greensboro Coliseum Complex. Greensboro. N.C. Housenare Shor 'E6-June 2426, Tokyo. Japan. repair& rernodelSouthern Ibrcst hoducts Assocbtin ing seminar, Jacksonville, N.C.
Job- P. ftatt
We are also pleased to
be a West Coast area distributor for CF&I steel products as well.
CALENDAR
-JuneZg
& Sons Co.-Junc 2$26' market, nairgumds'
Raleigh. N.C.
JULY
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HouseHasson Hardnare Co July 9-f0, rnarket, Knoxville Convention & Exhibition Hall. Knoxville. Tn. Young Tbnnessee Building Material .Cssocittion-July
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ag1 {a Conagra compeny} Jry'a, ISIL\INTER\ATIO:VAL Ae@MMODITIES TRADING ORGANIZATION WITH OFFICES IN:
San Francisco. Ca. (headquarters): Chicago. Il.; Colfax, Wa.t Fargo. N.D.: Filer, Id.: Grand Cayman, British West Indies; Santiago, Chile: London, England; Geneva, Switzerlandt Nicosia, Cyprus; Buenos Aires, Argentina: Moose Jaw. Canada: and Taipei, Taiwan.
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Executives convention, hll Creek Rlls State Park. Piksille.Tn.
- July 2G27, market, Freedom Hall, Orgill Brothers & Co, Inc. July 2G fall market, Cook Convention Center, Memphis, Tn. Appalachian Hardwood Manufrturers Association - July 2& 2t summer meeting, The Greenbriea White Sulphur Springs, WV. International Lawn, Garden & hrrcr Equipment Expo - July 2&3Q Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center, lntisville, Ky. Summers Hardware Co. Johnson City, Tn.
AUGUST National l,tfood Windorr & D@r Assocbtion
- Aqg. }|3i surlmer
meeting, Grand Traverse Reson, Grand Trarcrse, Mi. Aug. 0-14, sponsored by American National Hardr*are Show Harrdware Manufrcturers Association, McCormick Place, Chicago.
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Wood MouHing & Millworl Produces Associrtion
- Aug. l+l(
lil-15, annual meeting, Reno, Nv. AUC; Southeastern Lumber Manufrturtrs Associstion annual meeting, The Broadnater Beach, Biloxi, Ms. August l4-lZ summer Virginia Building Materid Associetion management conftrcrrce, Ramada Inn Torrcr, Viryinia Beach, Va.
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- Atry lGn, market, Narchez Con-
Feltus Brothen Hardnare Co. vention Center, Narchez, Ms.
Frfrnetto Wholesale Co Columbia. SC.
Moore-Handley, Inc.
- Aug, 2l4,marka, Sane Fairgrounds,
- Aug. 23-A, market, Birmingham-Jeffer-
son Civic Center, Birmingham, Al.
August 2&2$ Sentry market, Atlana HilGeneral Hardware Co. ton & Towers. Atlanta. Ga.
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OurThankslbThe
Lumberrnents Association of Texas ForTheir Great
loothAnniversary Er<position in SanAntonio, Tx. April, 1986 JoefMikeIRonald Elfurffitu Woodn Preserving WCo. P. O. Box 522 r llansura, La. 21350
r-800-551-6646 or f -800-622-6655 (Louisiana in.bound)
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Home Center Merchant BILL FISHMAN Bill Fishman & Affiliates 11650 lberia Place centers. The arS"n Oi"d, C a. 9212g comfort zone in most home ticle went on to list a number of quotes,
I T WAS almost l0 years ago when I Harvey Rosen,* then general merchandise manager of Handyman, accepted my
invitation to address the National Home Center Show. He used the ierm "comfort zone" in his speech. It was the first time most of us in the audience had heard it.To illustrate the term,Rosen invitedus tofold our iums. He than asked us to unfold them
and then to refold them in the opposite direction. (Try it!) In rftar position Rosen reminded us we were all "outside-of-ourcomfort-zone." He then went on to make his point about store layouts, visual merchandising, services and how they all affect the customer's comfort zone. I was reminded of Rosen's speech recent-
ly when I read a story about criticisms which remodelers have concerning home centers. [n a focus group session, one con-
tractor remarked that he felt outside his
beefs and attitudes remodelers perceive about home centers. It started me thinking about those retail stores which I avoid because when I'm in them . . . I'm outside my comfort zone.
r MANHATTAN PIZZA In Rancho - great pizza, but I can't stand that rock n' roll music constantly blaring Bernardo
for the benefit of the help.
r PRICE CLUB For any purchase that won't fit in my car trunk, they offer no help or suggestions for getting bulky material home.
me questions about the merchandise or try to give me money for their purchases.
. Any store parking lot that requires a left-hand turn crossing more than one lane of heaw traffic.
. Any store that insists on writing a ticket on merchandise I can easily self select and take to the cashier. . Any store where it's obvious that the man who writes my pick-up ticket for the yard tallyman has no idea the merchandise is still in stock. The remodeler article also reminded me how ndected a research tool focus groups and consumer advisory councils can be for home centers and building material dealers. In the past year, I have been involved in
organizing consumer groups for both manufacturers and retailers. It is an enjoyable and eye-opening experience for both the management and the consumer group. It's a surprising experience for the store management. I've watched a con-
know it. (Neiman Marcus, on the other
sumer panel stand in unison to applaud the retailer for having the initiative to size-up the cornmunity. It is an extremely cost€ffective vehicle. Too bad more retailers don't try one on for
hand, likes my patronage.)
size.
o SAKS FIFIH AVENUE Regretfully, I don't fit the prototype of a Saks customer and their sales people make sure I
r WOOLWORTFT When I'm dressed in a a tie and jacket, customers kecp asking
tHarvey Rosen is president of Handyman tday.
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You've known us for a long time, right? A real serious bunch of Osmose" wood treaters. But, we're changing our image, loosening up, and getting excited about Spring. Well, that's the time everyone else gets excited about building do-it-yourself projects. And, we've got some pleasant surprises for you that'll put Spring in your step, too. We want to work with you to design a total package program that fits your market. You see, we can help you boost sales of Osmose Wood Products by furnishing the tools you'll need; things like Osmose in-store merchandising aids including banners, Great Plans Videos and a full range of colorful sales literature. Plus, we can give you the competitive edge in pricing and prompt delivery.
Call us for a full line of Osmose brand pressure treated wood products and Flame Probft LHc" fire retardant treated lumber and plywood. Call Rod Didier, Terry Welch or Dodie Pagel at
l-800-392-5670 (Texas In-Wats) or 7 13 -7 33 -7 421.
And hurry, Spring fever is contagious.
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Lumbermen's Assoclatlon of Texac
P.O. Bor 5!16, Audln, Tr.7t753 (5f2) 472'1191
Howell Lumber Co., Corpus Christi; L.H. Whida. Sr., J.W. Marrs Lumber Co., Victoria.
District4: Edgar H. Bergmann, Bergmann LumberCo.,lnc., Boerne; Phil M. Grothues, Jr., llmbermart, Inc., Uvalde; Brazos V. Guido, Guido Lumber Co., Inc., San Antonio;
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J.D. Stein, Stein l-umber Co., Fredericksburg;
Henry H. Vollentine, Call Lumber Co., Gonzales.
executlve vlce prerldent
District 5: Melvin Faircloth, City Lumber the association's direction for the coming decade. You will be receiving various question-
I h
AT HAS been a part of my life since I was old enoush to vrork the conventions
as a young man. Diring the past ll years as a member of the association's staff, I have been
naires and surveys which will assist the committee, myself, and the association staffin preparing for the industry's future needs. I
and success.
hope we can depend on each ofyou for advice and guidance as we set sail into the association's second 100 years. LAT is your service oqganization. We are here to serve you; and on behalfofyour staff. if at anytime we can be of assistance, please call, come by, or drop us a note. r*b appreciate your continued suppon ofLAT! LAT directors for the new year include: District l: Terrill Bartlett, T.W. Bartlen Lumber Co., Canadian; John Burns, John
I do not take the responsibilities I have assumed lightly. I have been brought up to be-
Burns Lumber & Hdwe. . Texline: W. L. Worley, Jr., White House Lumber Co..
lieve that as the association grows and
Pampa.
a part ofthe association's grorvth and I am norv
looking forward to the oppornrnity ofbeing a part of LAT'S future. As we move into LAT's second century, I have been given the opportunity by LAT's board ofdirectors to assume the duties ofthe executive vice president. I can assure you that I will continue to derote all my energies and efforts to furthering this organization's progress
prospers, so will L I am looking forwand to the additional responsibility, the challenge, and to
District 2: Jackie Cox, Walker hmber Co.,
coming years.
Lubbock; Marvin Fraley, HigginbothamBartlen Co., Lubbock; Bertis Harris, Harris Lumber & Hdwe., Inc., Big Spring; Don
During the coming months LAT will establish a long range planning committee to chart
Smith, Borvman, Inc., Lubbock. District 3: A. George Natsis, III, Edna
achieving this organization's goals over the
Co., Abilene; Bobby Kimmel, Colorado Lumber, Irrc., Colordo City. District 6: Alec Beck, Stripling-Blake Lumber Co., Inc., Austin; Marvin Grelle, Lorrc's of Texas, San Marcos; Tom Hanot"er, Hano',er Building Marcrials, Rotttd Rock; James Holu-
beck, Thylor Builders Supply, Thylor; B.H. Lenox, Capitol City Lumber Supply, Austin; T. N. Morris. Jr. . Calcasieu Lumber Co. , Austin. District 7: Jarrs Chardler, Hearrrc Lmber Co., Hearne; JeffChapman, \rrbodson hmberCo.. Calducll; Terry Dorurclly, Foxrrcr$Galbraith Lumber Co., Waco; John Hicks, Brazos Valley Lumber Co., College Station; Nell Mangerich, Clark/Farek Bldg. Supply Ctr., Killeen; M.Y. Vick, Vick L,umberCo., Madisonville. District 8: Ike Epstein, Economy Lumber Yard. Laredo: Bill McBride. South Texas Lumber & Supply, Harlhgen; J. E. Seymour, Mid-t/alley Do-It Center, Donna.
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Oklahoma Lumbermen's Assoclatlon
616l N. llay Ave., oklahooa ctrv, otr 73r12 (406)
OI{LAHOMA
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NOTES
exhibitors will mark their calendars right now and make definite plans to be with us for Expo
'8?."
Co., Plywood Supply, Lone Star Industries and Mohawk Rock and Sand Co.
HE 1986 annual summer conference is scheduled for June 20-22 at the Western Hills Lodge in Sequoyah State Park near
Wagner.
Activities will include sports events and a
cluding in addition to those named above Blish-Mize Co., Blue Circle Cement, LaGere & Walkingstick Insurance, MacklanburgDuncan Co., Ray Albright Steel Products,
Rounds & Porter Co., Tamko Asphalt
these activities include Handi Sak. Inc.. Torvn-
Products, Volume Sales and Wyeth Co. In view ofthe successful spring convention and building products exposition held in Okla-
Creek Wholesale, Inc., International Paper
lUhen Vou uont the highest quolitg
The International Trade Center site will be used again because of its easy accessibility.
A reception on Saturday evening will be hosted by a group of 16 associate members in-
barbecue. Associate members sponsoring ley Hardware Co., Rich-Mix/Quikrete, Cedar
selected. "We expect response to our springlime convention will be even befter in 1987," said presi-
dent Larry Smith. "I hope all dealers and
GAYLON STACY executlve vlce presldent
homa City April 4-6, the board has set March 20-22 as dates for Expo '&/ at the International Trade Center at the Oklahoma City Fairgrounds. A headquarters hotel remains to be
Future Dates Check our Calendar on page 18 for information on upcoming conventions, meetings and trade shows in your region.
Highest Ouolitg Possible ot (ompetitiye Priclng
ovoiloble in CCR TVpe C
Pressure
Treoted lumber, coll c u RT,p,F,|!!!,."}lJ,fF.nf,0.,s.gr, I Nc. llrkonsos TURTS l-(800) 482-2352 Notionol TURTS l-(800) 232-2326 BltL HRRDING o UNDR PRIDDY o BOSS RRSSIiUSSCN
tUe con fill oll Vour treoted lumber needs . . . londscope timbers, plyuood, oll dimensionol lumber, 4x4 through l2xl2. On 6x6 ond forger uJe hove lengths ronging up to 45 feet. Plus, ue nou, corrv in stock .60 FDN. tUe olso hove our own fleet of trucks to help gou solve ony deliverv problems Vou mov hov@. llll our mot@riol is TPI grod@ mork@d. tUe feotur@ th@ RI.UPB quolitv mork on oll our tr@oted moteriol. I'
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EuiHing Prcducts Digest Hooray: to suppliers who help dealen sell
Mld-Amerlca Lumbermens Assoclatlon
more products profrtably.
4510 Bellevlw Ave.- Kaosas Clry, Mo. 64111 (816) 931-2102
AIfI&{NSAS a OKLAHOMA
r
Boo:
to suppliers who only want to sell dealers more than what they need and who won't give any after-sale follow-up.
Boo:
to the large mass merchandisers who when asked to support a local community project, give you the cold shoulder and say "our corporate policy says we only take from the community, we don't give to the community."
mrtisAs xiltsls nsgtunr rtSR^sit 0rtlfl0mt
BOB JOTIN executlre r,lce preCdcnt
Hooray: to the Lumbermen's Association of Texas in celebrating is l0oth year.
OST of us, from time to time, get to the point that we want anyone who will to listen to just how we really feel about certain things. Since I am no different, I am using this month's space to commit my thoughts to black and white. to Dave Cutler, the publisher, for giving the association the opportunity to use this magazine every month for our articles.
Boo:
to politicians unwilling to face the
Hooray: to the Oklahoma Lumbermens Association and Mid-America Lumbermens Association for their cooperation in working together
to the people who park in your
successful for the benefit of all Oklahoma dealers.
Boo:
Boo:
to those who sat back and said it will never work and who, during the four years, didn't lift a finger to help.
A ff
to the people who shop the mass merchandisers but have the gall to ask tlre local yard for a donation for Linle [,eague. etc.
Boo:
to those people who don't identiry themselves on the telephone. assuming apparently, that their roiccs are knorrn to the q'orld.
Iinal
to our members in Arkansas and
Hooray: Oklahoma who belie.,e the association is a valuable investment and
to contractors who get paid but then don't pay the lumber dealer.
SEHffGRSGH,+ISE
t'EAN
Boo:
Hooray: tions who have spent much of their own time to make this joint effort
shop and never once stop in to say thanks or even a hello.
rt
line frd. that supports communiry programs ard rrvicrs with a smile.
Double to those dealers from both organiza-
parking lots, then go next door to
for lcnver interest rates so more pec ple can afford homes.
it be locally ovned or a traditional
successfully for four consecutive years on legislative affairs in Oklahoma.
real tough questions and issues that are of concern to all of us.
Boo:
Hooray: to the local lumber dealer, whether
e4u
lffi,
can truly be an important adjurrt to their business.
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June 1986
SOUTHEASTERN
tions on a first come, first serve basis. The Main Event will be held at the recently completed Marriott Orlando World Center which is the larsest hotel in Florida.
SCENE
cou",ins Alabama, Frorida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, the Carolinas, Tennessee and Virginia.
Tennessee Building Material Association is continuing its membership drive by asking prospective members to aftend the convention in Puerto Rico, Sept. 2l-25. The $100 reward membership drive which has been underway since Sept. 1, 1985, is due to close August 31. More than 30 new members had been added as ofthe last published
repon. Brown's Concrete & Block Co., Dickson, appeared to be in the lead with more than 10 new members recruited. City Lumber Co., Jackson, was in second place with three new members.
National Hardwood Lumber Association will conduct its annual hardwood lumber grading short course , Aug. 18-22, at its headquarters in Memphis, Tn. Course topics will include discussion and study of official NHLA rules combined with extensive grading practice on actual lumber in
the grading facilities adjacent to the NHLA classroom building. Discussion of mill yard practices and sawing practices which affect ttre grade as well as NHLA sales code procedures will be covered. Registration for the five day coune ($150 for NHLA members and $200 for non members) may be made with Trisha Clariana at NHLA headquarters.
iiiii.illl.lil;ii,lt"1i.t1.lr.,!ffiiiiiiliiiti:iti:llliil:iii.1iri.i$ir.li,iriirlj:iillirlliillil:ii
Thot's How lt Goes! Eltl::.tlii_tlF.I-l,tiEi:l-l{.ii:i,l,.l.Ijljll,iil,tr::J:liiri.,trt,1llil,il,.::i:i,ltili,r.lrilliii
' 'He just got a price quote on liability insurance. Help me pry the phone out
ofhis hand."
Building Products Digest
Florida Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association has reserved all 218 booths for its convention and buying show, Sept. 10-12. They are now listing applicans for cancella-
Virginia Building Material Association will sponsor an estimating seminar designed for both the new and seasoned building material employee on June 9 and l0 at the Holiday Inn Midtown in Richmond. The annual summer management conference has been set for Aug. 14-17 at the Ramada Inn Tower in Virginia Beach.
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Recod attendance at Viqinia's 60th convention VER 220 dealers and associates
participated in activities at the 60th annual convention of the Virginia Building Material Association. Business seminars drew a record num-
ber ofattendees as well as superlative comments. Mike McClelland of HWI gained the attention of the dealers by relating the successes of building material dealers who had faced the challenges of the mass merchandisen moving into their areas and not only survived, but actually thrived in the environment. His optimistic prediction for the next l0 years was en-
thusiastically received. John Baldwin, knorvn to many from the 59th convention, returned to give dealers more insight into the necessity of gening
building material employees involved in the business. He demonstrated the many methods of delegating authority, hiring qualified employees and using their brainpower to improve business. Convention delegates were liberal in praising both sessions.
Forty two companies maintained table top exhibits during an evening session devoted to viewing products.
Newly elected president R. Burke Johnson, York Supply Co., accepted the gavel from Luck. Other new officers are Harry R. Diz, Roper Brothers Lumber Co., president-€lect; Freeman Spencer, Massey Builders Supply, lst v.p.; Randolph Hodges, Hodges Lumber Co., 2rd v.p.; George kster, The kster Group,
Awards presented by Jody Luck. Manassas Lumber, outgoing president, included 50 year plaques to Bob Schnell, representing National Plan Service, and
Gilliam Lumber Co. Certificates of appreciation were awarded to 1985 committee chairmen during the April 7-9 meeting at Pinehurst, N.C.
Slrory at a Glance HWI on how to face mass merchandiser challenge ... 42 com-
panies present table top displays ... 50 year awards for truofirms... R. BurleJohnson is new prcs.
3rd v.p.; Richard Rrguson, Jarnes River
Building Supply, treasurer; Thomas Hartley, s€cretary; Bill Ames, Murphy & Ames, Inc., national director; Luck and Diz, alternative national directors. Committee chairmen appointed by Johnson include Freeman Spencer, Massey Builders Supply Co., Richmond,
building; Dick Nunley, Better Living, Inc., Charlonewille, byJaws; Rick Diz, convention advisory; George lrster, insurance: John hrrcell. J.S. Purcell Lumber Corp., Louisa, legislative; Robert Thomas, Morgan Distribution, Catharpin, marketing; David Ball, Middleburg Milluork, membership and development; John Spencer, Lambert Building Supply, member service and education; Buck Webb, Bailey Lumber Co.. organization
strucrure: Jody Luck. nominations. CHAllGll{G of the guard (1) J. Horvard 'Jodv" Luck passes gavel to R. Burke Johnson. (2) George Lester, Rick Diz. (3) Tom Carlson. Huttiti Sash & Door; Bob Ball, Middleburg Millvrork Coi (4) Maqge & Craige Ruffin, Rutfin & Payne, Inc., Betty & Lloyd Burton, Burton Lumbrir Co. (5) Burke & Lou Johnson.
The 6lst annual convention will be held at the Greenbrier Hotel on April 12-15, t997.
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Texas Topics (',)ntitrueLl .frorn pagc ) 2 Dr.trie t t): Frcd J. Crawtirrd. NIc\lrllan Lurrrht'r C,,.. C)dc'ssa: C.R. Stough. Andr '. Lurrtbc'r (-,,.. \lidland: \\irodv Woods. Bottnran. Ini.. Srn -\ngclo. l)r.triet lo. Hc'nry Hicks. Kcnrit Lumbcrct
Buil.lcrr Suppl\. KL-nnit.
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ware and market research reports. It is manned during the day and online data base searches are available. They have access to almost 300 main frame based systems. For those unsure in the computer world, the Resource Center provides, at no charge, injust 15 minutes an individually tailored print out of the generic (non-brand specific) requirements for anyone interested in finding out what their
A reproduction of a Victorian England structure patterned from the Crystal Palace, built in 1851, and located in London's Hyde Park District, it has eight stories and 1.5 million square feet and is called The Infomart, with the clariffing phrase the "World's First Information Processing Market Center." Approximately fifty permanent tenants have names that read like a who's who in the information processing industry. Showrooms contain products presented in functional modes as well as classroom settings. The public is welcome with no charge, Monday through Friday
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Among its offerings are restaurants, cafeterias, a 500 seat auditorium, 300,000 square feet
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scope ofdata processing equipment able to know what he would like to see. There are main frames, micro main frames, penonal and portable computers and software programs to enhance the computer's effectiveness and productivity from virtually every conceivable knorvledge discipline. Printers which reproduce data processing from the simplest in black and white to full color and laser types are available to be seen in operation. Television screens for viewing what the computer is doing from a 9" diagonal size to flat screens,
which cover walls, are reflecting activity wherever one goes. All this is an experience in itself, but the really unique thing about visiting the showrooms is that no one can sell you anything. All ofthis activity is designed to convey information; there are no sales people in attendance.
computer needs are. They have several individual booths available with a TV screen and typewriter keyboard (no brand names showing). All one needs to do is be able to read and push buttons. This old head, who operates neither a typewriter nor a computer, went through the drill with flying colors. For our trouble, a four page detailed print out was provided, at no charge,
Wny ls a building in Dallas the subject of this month's column? Inadequate decision making information is still the number one cause ofbusiness problems and failures. There
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e oldest lumber dealerc in Texas
The founder was the great uncle ofthe present owner. Quality service has always been a hallmark of the store. The biggest changes experienced have been in competition as larger chain stores have moved into the area.
Cameron Wholesale. 14 distribution centers, 2 millwork/door plans Waco (pop. 101,000) Founded: 1868 by William Cameron in
McCormick was the first name for this yard. It later became known as Hall & Hubbard. John C. Hubbard. Hubbard & Herder and Herder's since 1980.
Herder's has stressed selling services as well as materials. They have branched out into the building of custom homes. The management feels that the distribution of building materials is the biggest change in the industry with individual stores no longer always buying directly from the lumber mills and manufacturen.
San Angelo Present owner: Certainteed Corp.. Valley
Forge, Pa.
IG NUMBERS are in this year with Texas celebrating its l50th anniversary the Lumbermen's Association of Texas observing is lfi)th birthday and Wessendorff Lumber Co. in Richmond hitting the Dl year mark. While Wessendorff ranks as the oldest
continuing retailer affiliated with LAT, association records show numerous Texas lumber yards and home centers are not far behind. Six others have been in continu-
ous operation for more than 100 years. Four almost qualiff as centenarians, having been founded between 99 and 88 years ago. More than half have remained in the family. Capsule profiles of these venerable businesses have been compiled during interviews with the present owners and managers. Although historical facts are sketchy in some cases, Building Products Digest has attempted to be as complete as
possible in compiling this historical record for our readers.
Manager: Don Huml, president. Market area: all of Texas Cameron is known for attracting good people as emplryees. Many of the lumber dealers in Texas began their careers with Cameron. The biggest change has been in the merchandising of building materials, going from almost 100% wood producb in 1960s to today's high mix of consumeroriented produc6. "It's taken on a whole new look," says Joe E. Walker, v.p., marketing.
Richmond (pop. 9,000) Founded: 1865 as T. B. Wessendorff Lumber Co. by Antone Wessendorff. Present owner: Joe C. Wessendorff Manager: Roger Meyer Market area: Fort Bend County Customer mix: contractor 60%; building materials 40%
Navasota (pop. 7,000)
Founded: lt74 by Jesse Youens and a partner named Brmks Present owner: G. N. Purcell Manager: G. N. Purcell Customer mix: contractor 35 % : d-i-y 65% Product mix: wood products 40%; building materials 6O% The store, which has been in the family since its founding, is now owned by the great grandson of the original owner. He believes that stability and reliability have contributed to their longwity. We're not a "here today, gone tomorrow" lumber
)ard. Ttre biggest change has been remer-
chandising to a full line store in 196l when Purcell bought the business. 0FFSPRII{G of the original William Cameron & Co. include Cameron Wholesale, Dallas, (top photo) and the Cameron door unit mill in Alvarao0.
Herder's Inc.
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J. Youens & Co.
Weimar (pop. 25,000) Founded: l8R by McCormick. Present owners: Henry Herder (80%): Gary Braun (10%);Jim Prihoda (10%) Manager: Jim Prihoda Market area: Weimar plus surrounding area
Product mix: wood products 50% ; buildins materials 50%
HarvnImberCo. Athens (pop. 10,000) Founded: l88l by C. H. Hawn Present owner: C. F. Harvn. C. A. Hawn. Ronny McElroy Manager: C. A. Hawn Market area: Athens, Dallas, Tyler
Customer mix: contractor 50%; building materials 50% The present owners are grandsons of the founder. "Hard work" is their answer to the question of what has contributed most to the longevity of the company.
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Remschel Brothers Inc. Gonzales (pop. 7000) Founded: 1882 by J. F. Remschel Present owner: Remschel Brothers, Inc. Manager: Joe Remschel and Robert
White House Lumber
Founded: A98byB. F. Tepe Present owner: Walter Worley Jr. and partners Manager: WalterWorley Other locations: Shamrock, Perryton,
Remschel
Market area: Dallas County J. F. Remschel was the great grandfather ofthe present managers. They feel that the store really hasn't changed that much since its founding. It is still concentrating on wood products and building materials which now include hardware, electrical and plumbing.
Follett FIRST established as Beitel Lumber Co. in 1888, Hill Country Lumber & Hardware, Kerrville has been given the nickname of the "old house" by the residents of the town.
Hill Country Lumber & Hardware Kerrville (pop. 15,000)
Story at a Glance Wessendorff lumber Co. is 121 yeart; old ... six other firms are over 100 years old ... founding families remain active in more than half the cases ... prices, products carried and materials
handling are the biggest
changes.
Founded: 1888by F. J. Beitel. Present owner: Gus DuMenil Manager: Gus DuMenil Market area: Kirk County Customer mix: contractor 5O%; d-i-y 50% Product mix: wood products 40% ; building materials 60% DuMenil is the fifth owner of this store which was founded as Beitel Lumber Co. When Robert Singer Sr. purchased it, the name was changed to E. Singer Lumber
Co.In 1947 it became Farker & Schreiner Lumber Co. In 1958 Kenneth B. Moore acquired the business and changed the name to Simms-Moore Lumber Co.
DuMenil, who was manager, bought the Goodson Lumber Co. Giddings (pop.4,000) Founded: 1885 Present owner: family of the late John Goodson Market area: Giddings plus surrounding area Customer mix: mainly do-it-yourself Product mix: lumber, all building materials This store was acquired by Goodson in
approximately 1964.
store in 1965 and changed the name to the
present one.
The store continues to offer personal service including charge accounts for all customers although the town is changing from a small rural area and discount chains are coming in, DuMenil says.
Bowman. Inc. 4 units Lubbock (pop. 174,000) Founded: 1889byW. C. Bowman Present owner: Donald L. Smith Sr.,
R. Grosse & Sons Mason (pop. 2,000) Founded: 1887 by Richard Grosse Present owner: Alex Grosse, Steve Andrews, Bill Bearden, Charles Grosse.
Managers: owners Customer mix: contractor 10% ; d-i-y 9OVo
Alex Grosse is the grandson of the founder. Charles Grosse, a great grandson, is the fourth generation in the business. They say ''just a lot of work" has contributed the most to the long life of the company. They feel prices represent the biggest change in the operation.
4 units
Pampa (pop. 21,000)
chairman Manager: Donald L. Smith Jr., president Other locations: San Angelo, Brownwood, Fort Stockton Market area: surrounding farming and ranching area Customer mix: contractor 40%', d-i-y 60% Product mix: building materials 50%; hardware, paint, electrical, plumbing, lawn & garden, lO% each Dollar volume: $6 million This store is managed by the fourth generation of the founding family. The biggest change in the business has been converting from a lumber yard to a home
center. They are affiliated with Ace Hardware.
Customer mix: contractor 40%: d-i-y 6O% White House Lumber is the third name
for this business. It was founded as Hoover Lumber Co. and later became White House Properties. Worley says that the owners through the years have followed the conservative policies ofthe founder. The biggest change he has seen has been in the distribution of buildine materials.
Early 19OOs Yards
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5 Home Centerc ln Top 1000
Wqtch for these Exciting Issues in Colrrring
ilIonths
Five home center chains made a new list of the top 1000 most valuable companies in the United States. Lowe's, in 335th place on the master list, ranked l8th among the 5l non-food retailers; also included: hyless Cashways (578th out of 1000) was 3lst; Wickes (675), 37th; Hechinger (700), 39th, and Home Depot (885), 47th. Fositions were granted on the basis of market value, sales, profis, assets, margins and return. The list is compiled annually by Business Week using data from Standard & Poor's Compustat Services.
Forest products companies included Weyerhaeuse r (92) ; Georgia-Pacifi c (138); International Faper (165); Champi-
on International (187); Union Camp (209): Boise Cascade (309); TempleInland (366); Crown Zellerbach (367); Louisiana-Facific (460); Willamette Industries (485); Bowater (517); Potlatch (635).
Building material manufacturers included Masco 0a0); USG (232); Owens-
Corning Fiberglas (316); Sherwin-
Williams (356): Jim Walter (403); Nationaf Gypsum (422): Certainteed (644) ; Calmat (Tll):l,orrc Star lndustries (827), and Lahrge (839).
July: Transportation Special Issue
Auguet: Mouldlng €'
Millwork $peclal Issue (lncludes doors €' wlndows)
Septemben Hardware/Housewares Special Issue
October: Hardwood Special Issue
Contractor Sales Prof itable Establishing a niche in the contractor market is more profitable than competing head on with mass merchandisers for the consumer dollar.
This was the consensus ofpanelists at the President's Council, a meeting of presidents of association memben of the National Lumber and Building Material
Dealen Association held in San Antonio, Tx., prior to the Lumbermen's Association of Texas Convention in April. "The future is good for the independent lumber dealer even in the face of stiff competition from mass merchandisers," said Ray Cooney, vice chairman of the board of Scotty's, Winter Park, Fl., one of the speaken. "The independent is in a good position because management is close to the source and employees are close to the customer. This means that implementing change and new ideas is easier and faster."
Hubert Walker, A.B. Clark Lumber Co.. New Orleans, [a., a business which concentrates on the commercial market, said that "commercial contractors pay better, are service oriented and are lqpl to the companies that provide the services" as opposed to tlre honrebuilder who is more price sensitive, not as stable and not very lqal.
Al Newkirk. Chandler Lumber Co., \hn Nuys. Ca., told of cutting out a number ofconsumer dePartmens and drop
ping $250O00 from their advertising budget. While consumer sales dropped 2O%. contractor sales climbed l5% and the margins wentup4%. Those attending the meeting agreed that the keys to weathering the good and bad periods of serving contractors s€em to be (l) staying out of detrt or keeping indebtedness to a minimum; (2) avoiding having too many employees, and (3) concentrating on profit.
Itlovember: Western Woods Special Issue
I)ecember: Business Forecast Special lssue
TV Show Sells Remodeling Home center retailen are being offered an opportunity to participate in several promotional progmms tied into This Old House, a Thmpa, Fl., home this year. The remodeled ranch house will be the star of this year's "This Old House" PBS television series carried by 286 stations nationwide. Bob Vila, producer of the show', will again be arailable for remodeling seminan and clinics designed both for the trade and the consumer. In addition. Norm Abram, master carpenter for the series, will make public appearances at
conjunction with the uaekly w shorv. Entry forms available at participating home centers are used to send home improvement tips to the shorv. The winnen have
their tip read and receive a This Old House hat and t-shirt. Nearly 10,0(X) tips
have been received to date with 6000 stores participating in the contest. Other programs related to the tv pro-
motion of home remodeling include the Bob Vila radio series. "Can't Morc? lmprove." and This Old House Guide To
Sefling the lumber & home center
home centers to popularize home
Bui ldi n g and Re mod e I in g Mate ri al s by Vila and Abram which will be available in home centers. Owens-Corning sponsors
markets In 13 Southern states
remodeling and boost customer traffic. A Quik Tips contest will continue in
programs.
both the tv show and the related
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GanserTo Retire From SFPA William R. Ganser Jr., president of the Southern Forest Products Association, will retire at the end of this year. A fivemember selection committee of SFPA members is seeking his successor from candidates within and outside the association.
SFPA is a nonprofit trade association of Southern Pine lumber manufacturers
from 12 states in the South. The association is headquartered in New Orleans. Ganser has served SFPA for 20 years. He will work as a half-time consultant to SFPA for two vears after his retirement.
Wood Flooring Assn. Board The newly formed National Wood Flooring Association has named Virgil Hendrick, president of Mid-West Floor Co. and Lockwood Flooring, St. Louis, Mo., as president.
Officers elected are Ralph Singer, Diamond-W, Los Angeles, Ca., vice president, and Art Fedicini, Northeastern Wholesale, Vails Gate, N.Y., secretarytreasurer.
3 More Units For McCoy's McCoy's Building Supply Centers has new stores under construction in Plainview, Dripping Springs and San Marcos, Tx. All will open in late summer. When these stores open, the company,
which recently opened stores in Alice and Terrell, will have 70 stores in operation in Texas. They expect to open an additional two to three stores by the end ofthe year at undisclosed locations, according to a spokesman for the firm.
Posner: Most ForThe least? Victor Fosner, whose DWG empire includes Evans Products Co., parent of Grossman's, Lindsley and Moores home centers, placed frrst onthg Business Week list of the 25 highest paid executives with an annual salary of $12.739 million including bonuses. As the highest paid executive in the United States, he presides wer companies with less than normal financial prestige. Sharon Steel has lost $209 million in the
past two years. Evans Products Co. with a debt of $540 million has filed for Chapter
ll bankruptcy protection. DWG Corp., which paid Posner his lavish salary, earned only $5.6 million. Fosner's company gave its shareholders
the least of any company in the United States with a loss of 4.3 %, according to the Bus ine s s We e k pay -performance index. Posner is still awaiting trial for a 1982 federal tax evasion charge.
Others elected to the board include JackWilcox, H. G. RoaneCo., LosAngeles; Jack Coates, Golden State Flooring, San Francisco, Ca.; Steve Brown, Swift-Brown Distributors, Dallas, Tx. ;
Gary Reynolds, Galleher Hardwoods, Los Angeles; Roland Holder, Gentry & Holder Floors, Shreveport, La.; Keijo Hyvonen, Kelly-Goodwin Co., Seattle, Wa.; Lon Musolf, Lon Musolf Flooring Co. , Roseville, Mn.; Harold Reid, Trinity Floor Co.. Dallas; Albert Duke, Peace Flooring Co., Magnolia, Ar.; Carl Aben-
droth, AGA Flooring, Amasa, Mi.; Claude Taylor, Memphis Hardwood Flooring Co., Memphis, Tn., and Dick Hradecki, Floorco Ltd., Toronto. When sending in a chonge of address please
include zip code on both old ancl new otldr?sses and eithet the old label or the inlbrmation from it. Thanks!
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Paneling Group Off & Running
o Serve as a central source of informa-
The Plywood Paneling Council has
tion reaching media, consumers, retailers, designers and educators.
adopted a new logo and slogan and established a Media Resource Center for ply-
o Disseminate informational materials
wood paneling in New York City as the first steps in their program of promoting use of plywood paneling.
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on decorating with plywood wall panels.
r Maintain a Resource Center for the news media where current plywood paneling products can be reviewed.
o Work closely with other industry organizations and associations which share its common goal of enhancing and promoting the use of plywood wall panels.
PLYWMD PAIVELING
CO(NCIL
o Establish recognition for the Ply-
Designed to distinguish plywood wall paneling products for retailers and consumers alike, the logo is composed of three overlapping geometric shapes representing the layered quality ofplywood. Diagonally repeating lines suggest the cross grain hatching of layers and the strength ofplywood. The slogan, "Beauty, Strength, Style," is intended to promote the positive qualities of plywood wall paneling.
House Hungry Baby Boomers Home building prospects for the '90s are promising according to a demograph-
ic study which shows that baby boomers
will arrive at the 35 to 54 age group with the peak earnings which usually bring high home orvnership percentages. The hpulation Reference Bureau sees a resumption of steady growth in median family income as well as an increase in the number of families. In 1985 married couple households dropped to 58% ofall U.S. households from 75% in 1960, but the 1990s is expected to change this. As more couples marry, they are expected to move out of apartments and
wood Paneling Council symbol to
multi-unit dwellings into single family homes, thus improving the picture for
identify memben and their products.
home building.
Red Alert For Fan Assembly Dealers selling paddle fans and decora-
tive fixtures intended for mounting them are being alerted by the Underwriters
Laboratories Inc. (UL) that a product cannot automatically be considercd a UL Listed product just because it is assem-
The seven members of the newly formed group are Davidson PWP,
bled with UL Listed componens. They are concerned that the decorative fixtures are routinely advertised as constructed of UL approved or UL Listed components. They warn that it is essential to point out to buyers that the assembly of such components in a paddle frn is an important safety concern. Improper assembly or mounting may cause such parts to overheat, conductor insulation to become abraded, electrical connections to loosen, polarization to be lost, or other potentially hazardous conditions to occur.
Georgia-Pacific, Ply*Gem, Plywood Panels, Inc., States Industries, U.S. Plywood and Weyerhaeuser. The primary objective of the council is to develop and maintain a positive image
of plywood wall paneling. Activities aim to accomplish the following:
o Maintain a public information program to communicate the benefits of plywood wall paneling.
. Create awareness ofnew products, applications and design trends.
UL's Standard 50 for Electric Fans, which contains detailed requirements concerning such light kits and proper assembly of such kits to ceiling suspended fans, should be made available for those purchasing them. In addition, not every Listed light kit can be used with every Listed fan. Light kits Listed by UL that are intended for mounting on paddle fans and furnished separately from the fan are marked with the identification of the fan with which they are intended to be used. Such marking is located on the carton so it will be visible at the time of purchase and on the insallation instructions prwided with the light kit. Such light kits also contain a ' 'Fan Accessory' ' Listing Mark of UL and are marked "Not for wall or ceiling
mounting."
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NAWLAS 94th annual meeting
sion. Manufacturers and wholesaler distributon also conducted a working session covering areas of common interest during this 94th annual meeting in Boca Raton, Fl., April Z7-30. The John J. Mulrooney Award was presented to Warren A. Hood, Jackson,
Ms., for his contributions to forest
HANGES in the customer area of wholesale distribution with emphasis on educating salespeople to handle
this change in a profitable manner was stressed by D. Bruce Merrifield Jr., a wholesale distribution management consultant, atthe 94th annual meeting of North American Wholesale Lumber Association Inc. Over 600 delegates and spouses participated in the convention programs or-
ganized by Bill Sheathelm, Schultz,
Snyder & Steel Lumber Co., Lansing,
Mi. Following the theme of "Facing the Future," the other main speaker, Dr. Gene Stanaland, president of Gene Sanaland Enterprises and former head of the department of economics at Auburn
University, pointed out that the future economy is quite uncertain with new ap-
proaches to economic management likely to occur. Over 80 producers and service suppliers participated in an afternoon ofdiscus-
products distribution. He is the seventh outstanding lumberman to receive this prestigious award. (See Building Products Digest, May,p.23.) John P. Weston, Far West Fir Sales Co., Huntington Beach, Ca., accepted the president's gavel from outgoing presi-
dent Glenn L. Banks, Banks Lumber Co., Elkhart, In., during the president's banquet in his honor. Other officers elected are Bill Sheathelm, first vice president; Henry Foler, second vice president;
Robert R. Scholl, treasurer; H. M.
Story at a Glance Salespeople must be educated to meet changes in wholesale distribution ... new economic
approaches likely ... Weston elected prcsident ... next annual
meeting: April 26-29, Scottsdale, Az.
Niebling, secretary. Weston is the 68th person to be elected president. A life long lumberman who has been associated with Far West Fir Sales since the company's inception, he has served as its chiefexecutive offrcer for the past 20 years. He has served both the association and the lumber industry for many years. The 1987 NAWLA meeting will be held April 26-29 in Scottsdale, Az.
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Randy Hilbert, Cox Lumbeq Tampa. Fl., married Thmmy Wray on April 12.
PERS NALS Bill Neidermeyer is the new v.p. and gen. mgr. of the building materials and millwork divs. of S.P.S. Home Centers, Inc., Stuart, Fl. Craig Cameron is novr lumber sales mgr. for the building products div. of GeorgiaPacific Corp., Atlanta, Ga., succeeding Dean Johnson, who is now asst. gen. lumber sales mgr. Jim Clark has been promoted to Ok. and Tx. regional mgr. of Rich Mix Products. Inc., Oklahoma City, Ok. Esmond lhtter is the new southwest reg. sales mgr. for Tx., Ms., Ar. and Ok. at Bostik
Construction Products, according to Joseph S. Amstock' sales and marketing mgr. Michael E. Watson has joined l-ester Home Centers, Martinsville, Va., as c.f.o., according to George Lcster. Whlly Cook is now co. controller; Jeanette Boyd' night mgr. of the Martinwille store; Lte hrson, Martinsville general store mgr., and Bob Weatherall, mgr. of the Kingsport, Tn., store.
Ronald C. Hardy has been named pres. of Builders Supply Co., HoPewell, Va. John Frinheifer is now sales mgr. at Revolutionary Windorvs, Fort Worth, Tx. &tty J. Metzler, credit mgr., Bison Building Materials Inc., Houston, Tx., has been designated an Accredited Business Credit Executive I the National Association of Credit Management. Joe C. Denman, Jr., exec. v.p., TempleInland Inc., Diboll, Tx., has been reelected as a director. Henry C. Goodrich and James E. Shepley were also re-elecled to the board.
John E. Bagley has been named controller of tre Building Producs, Inc. Houston, Tx., acconding to Whrren E. Clark, pres. Michael John Breitenfeld has been appointed So. Ga. and No. Fl. sales rep for the building products div. of W.R. Bonsal Co.. Charlone, N.C. Scott L. Van Gelder is now mgr. of the Raleigh, NC., district for Atlantic Building Systems, according to Ralph T. Gross, gen. mgr.
Charles White is nor a sales rep in Ky. for Whitt€ Sentry Hardware Corp., according to Jim Schultz, senior v.p. Robert W. \hn Buren has been elected pres. and c.o.o. ofAzrock Industries Inc.. San
Antonio, Tx., according to William K. Clark. chairman of the board and c.e.o. hrrcla D McMillan has been appointed corporate sec. for Hechinger Co. New senior
v.p.s are Sally A. Courtney, also gen. merchardise mgr.; Jmn S Ergland' marketing; S. Ross Hechinge6 distributiou W. Clark Mdlelland, finance ard treas.:
Richad L. hnton. directorof stores, and Catherine S. Russell, human resources. New v.p.s are divisional merchandise mgr.s Joanne M. Barrett, Gerald W. Brase, and George L. Kelly; reg. mgr. John R. McGrath; controller knnie H. Tqllar', and Rotrrt G. DeMarco, management information services. George Eliades, pres., Society of American Wood Preservers. Inc.. Falls Church. Va., spoke on the Consumer Awareness Pro' gram at a retailers open house sponsored by Cnesapeake Corp., Elizabeth City, NC. Other speakers: J. Carter Fox, pres., and Rae Ehlen, mgr., wood treating op€ra-
Rardy Baker has joined the branch sales sraff at the Weyerhaeuser Co. office in Charlone, NC. Randall J. Carter has been appointed asst. mgr. of the Southeastern region in Atlanta,
Ga.. for the American Plywood Association, according to Herman Glover, retiring div. director. Gerald A. Clark is nor asst. director ofthe field div. Mace T. Coleman, pres. and c.e.o., Gold Bond Building Producs, Charlotte, N.C., has been nanred 1986 Marketing Executive
of the Year by the National Account Marketing Association.
Harris Conway is new to sales at the Peachtree City, Ga.. office of Steel City Lumber, Co.. Birmingham, Al. Gaye Turner has joined the sales staff of Wood Protection Co.. Houston, Tx. Jack Coit has been named pres. ofSouthern Wholesale Hardware Association, succeeding Ralph Kirby, who has retired. Rick Mayo has retired from tlre rnerchardising dept. of Home Depot. Atlanta. Ga., being with the co. since is irception oar six years ago.
Bob Barton is the nerv rngr. at Gordon WhiE Lumber Co.. Fauls \Alley, Ok. Sarnuel "Sonny" K. Farmer is nor Southwest sales mgr., home products div.. for
Rubbermaid Inc., according to GarY Kleinjan, central region mgr.
Jrkie rrbrmillin tras joined Benson tnmber, Sapula. Ok., as mgr.
Don hk is the nov mgr. of Hennessey lmber Co., Hennessey, Ok., succeediry Rie Strect, who has retired. Bob llhlts is nor asst. mgr. Stan Tird<er, Haskell L,umber & Red Supply, Haskell. Ok., has been elected pres. ofthe Haskell Chamber of Comrterce. Garl'Chisum, Vernon lrwis Lumber, Col-
linsville. Ok.. has been elected to the Collinsville City Commission.
Frank R. Wbll is the neu/ prcs. and c.e.o. of USG Industries, Inc.. Chicago. Il. 'Ibrrl'Alan Reed has been apointod territory sales mgr. for N.C., Tn. and Va. for the hildir€ producrs div. of W.R. Bonsal Co.,
Charlone. NC.
Dulcie E. Simonds has been promoted to
tions, Chesapeake Corp.; Fred Omund-
mgr.,advertising,sales promotion and home economics, for the home products div. of Rubbermaid Irrc., according to Harry C. Chapman, advertising and mer-
son, v.p., marketurg, Chemical Specialties Inc., and Zygmunt Towarnicki, asst. mgr. , treated wood producs div., Timber Pnrducts Inspection, Conyers, Ga.
Roy T. Hoke, Roy T. Hoke l.umber Co., Stillwater. Ok.. has been honored for his 50
Bill Dennis has joined McGhehee-Burkley
guidance clinic has been rcnamed the Rcy T. Hoke Building. Bernie Marcus, chairman ard c.e.o., Home Depot, Atlanta, Ga., will be honored at the fifth annual National City of Hope, Hadware/Home Improvement Industry testimonial dinner Aug. 12 in Chicago, Il. Bill Jones tus been pronned to division sales mgr. for Tovrnley Hardware incltdirg Ok.
chandising director.
Charlie Babb is the new sales mgr. at Causeway Lumber Co., Fort Lauderdale, Fl. Patsy R. Wiliams, partner in Rhyne Lumber Co., Newport, Tn., was appointed as a
Lumber Co., Narchez, Ms., as sales mgr., according to W. C. McGhehee, pres. Jim Henderson has been appointed Sou0l,est regional mgr. at Wing Industries, Dallas.
delegate to the White House Conference by
Tx. Joseph H. Flemming is the new v.p. of administration at GlamourTop Corp., Birmingham, Al., according to Del Ri<$ards'
President Ronald Reagan. Fat Murphy is now Tn. senior sales rep for Dataline Corp. Ted Jones is now mgr. of Canadian Midwest Inc., Pond Creek, Ok. Michael lGenan has joined Plyu'ood Fanels' Inc., New Orleans, La., as project mgr. David Ivy has been promoted to branch mgr', Swain Building Materials Co., Jackson,
Ms.
pres.
John lGeling is nov Dallas, Tx., region field sales mgr., building producs div., for The
Celotex Corp., Thmpa, Fl. , according to G.T. Vlaisavich, v.p. of sales.
Archie Brott is the new general mgr. of Causeway Lumber, Bonita Springs, Fl.
years of membership and suPPort to the Payne County Health Dept. The county
and Ar. areas.
Bily VrbrH is new at Red Mountain Brokers, Inc.. Birmingham. Al.
Jim Schewes has joined Mungus-Fungus Forest Products, Climax, Nv., as sporting goods dept. mgr., report owners Hugh
Mungus and Freddy Fungus.
For John Wight, Versatility Is the Key
Utifty Tautliner* Truck Body "ls th'e Difference Between making a Profit and lust Breaking Even" For John Wight, Owner and President of Gypsum Wholesalers, Inc., in Syracuse, New York, staying one step ahead of the competition is crucial to the success of his business. That's one of the reasons he purchased a Utility Thutliner- truck body. And after having it in service
only a few short months, he's already ordered another one.
"I know it sounds corny," says Wight, "but the Utility Thutliner- truck body is the greatest thing since sliced bread. I only wish it had been available when we first started out." Wight's building supply distribution business relies heavily on local deliveries. In the past, he used either a vanbody or a flatbed that had to be tarped. Unloading the vanbody was tedious and time-consuming and only a limited number of products could be end{oaded. Thrping was costly and dangerous and not effective for such highly weathersensitive loads as ceiling tile.
"But that's all in the past now," says Wight proudly. "With the Utility Thutliner* truck body, we get better protection than we get
in a van and we get the convenience of side-loading. That means we can mix loads in one truck that previously had to be sent out separately. That's a tremendous savings in both time and labor. I reallv don't understand
how any lumber yard can operate
without one." The Utility Tautliner* truckbody features fully loading-bearing,
reinforced-PVC side-curtains that open and close in a matter of minutes for convenient sideloading access. For metro deliveries. it means the end of firston, last-off loading and eliminates costly, dangerous tarping.
"Just last week," says Wight, "one of our men fell off a flatbed while he was tarping it. He broke his wrist and had to have two pins put in. He'll be out for four months. With the Utility Thutliner* truckbody, we don't have to worry about accidents like that anymore." How does Wight sum up his admiration for the new truck
Stxt-824-4514 In California SlXl-Zl8-6018 1986 Utility Trailsr Manulacturing
Company Inc., City of Industry CA 91749
body? "It's real simple," he says. "For us, the versatility of the Utility Tautliner- truck body is
the difference between making a profit and just breaking even."
Find out how the revolutionary Utility Thutliner* truck body can help solve your delivery problems and make your operation more cost-efficient. Call L-800-824-4514 (in California 800-228-6018) for the name of the Utility dealer nearest you.
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Building Prcducts Dlgest
TellTaleSigns Tuo interchangeable sign systems have been introduced by Make-A-Sign.
NEW P
DUCTS
The 12 " x 16" white styrene plastic boards have insert tracks near the top of both sides to hold any of20 available insert signs featuring 3 " red screen printed letters.
and selected sales oids
Sunroom Shades
Change In Scents
An energy saving windorv treatrnent for sunrooms and sunspaces which helps prevent excessive heat gain in summer
Odor Eliminator, an all purpose fline porlder that chemically neutralizes odors to leave a fresh, clean scent, is new from Kool Seal. Reportedly non-toxic, safe and effective for all domestic uses, it can be used to neutralize odors offood, waste recepticals, smoke, animals, damp and milderv
and heat loss in winter is new from Appropriate Technology Corp.
areas, carpeting, cars, vans and fire damaged areas.
Insulated Entry Doors Steel replacement doors with a unique textured finish that can be stained to look like wood are new from Castlegate.
Below the insert space there'sa7th." x 16" area for applying press-on letters, stencils, markers, or transfer alphabets. Pictures, logos and cut outs can also be pasted on the washable, reusable bmrd. For nrerchandising, an ad picture bmrd ard peg rack for socking signs and acmsories are arailable.
QuickOn The Draw A new line of Quick-draw work-belt holsters has been designed for cordless electric drills and screndrivers W Rnce Industries. The holsters afford maximum combrt while using a tool and rnaximum security from dropping it. Some have straps that snap shut over the top ofthe tool for a more secure fit, snapping out of the way for regular use.
The Window Quilt Sunroom System features shades which reflect thesun's radiation back through the glass. A sealed
track around the five-layer insulating material ensures that hot and cold air will not leak around the sides ofthe shade. The shade is composed of an airtight vapor barrier, two layers ofpolyester batting and outer layers of polyester-cotton fabric. A wide selection of colors is avail-
able. Available in white or bronze, the tracks, as well as the shade's bottom trim. are made of Lexan to withstand the high temperafures.
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The doors have a solid, foamed-inplace polyurethane cor€ that oflers one of the highest thermal efficiency ratings on the market. In addition, magnetic or
number so we can process your
compression weatherstripping and a bottom sweep and adjustable threshold of oak or metal seal off the space between the door and frame for minimum air infiltration. Hinges reinforced by l8-gauge steel plates are riveted to the door edge. Featuring old-world style scrollwork
request faster! Many thanksl
and curved panels, the doors are
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Made of top grain covhide, the holder
fits work belts up to2Vt " wide. A lefthanded holster is also available.
maintenance-free, and won't warp, crack
Individual models have been designed to custom fit each major brand of cordless
or shrink.
tool.
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Antiseptic Shingles A fungus-resistant shingle has been introduced by GAF Corp.
The Sentinel-FR fiberglass/asphalt shingle features a composition of zinc granules uniformly distributed upon the exposed top of the shingle to prevent fungus growth.
Aluminized Spray An aluminized aerosol spray applied to roofs, skylights, gutters, stacks and dorpnspouts to seal cracks and stop rust is new from Kool Seal. Roof & Gutter Patch dries to a brieht
Time ln Case A plastic raintight case for time switches is new from Intermatic.
aluminized finish in just an hour. fhe waterproof formula contains no asbestos or lead and gives a flexible, sag-free durable finish that covers cracks and holes up
Frcm Grillto Griddle A new Chambers 36-in. electric cooktop with grill/griddle has been introduced by Hobart Corp. Featuring a tempered glass control panel with permanently sealed graphics and illuminated logo, it has four highspeed elements controlled by push-to-turn
to%i.
It can be sprayed on wet or dry
knobs with infinite heat settinss. A center l2-in. square grill-/griddle is powered by an 1800-watt plug-in element. Both with a stick-resistant frnish, the grill and griddle can be quickly interchanged. The lift up top has triple action concealed hinges and a raised edge to help
surlaces.
Spray & Sweep Water brooms which attach to any ordi-
contain spill-overs. The element, drip pans, knobs and all grill/griddle parts can
nary hose and use normal tap water to produce a controlled blast ofhigh pressure water inches from the surface beine cleaned are available from Americai WaterBroom.
be removed for cleaning. The cooktop is available in brushed chrome. onvx black
porcelain, white porcelain and-almond porcelain.
Made of heavy-duty industrial-grade plastic, the case is ideal for areas where metal cases are susceptible to rusting. Originally designed for use with pool and spa equipment, the corrosion-resistant case eliminates paint peeling and other hnish-related problems. Designed for the company's T100 series time switches, the enclosure measures 93l'high by 5Vz" wideby 33/i'in diameter and features a lockable door, plus five combination V2" to 3/;'nominal knockouts on the sides, back and bottom
Keep Tabs On The Kids A colorful Gro-Chart with a selfadhesive backing is new from Rubbermaid Specialty Products.
ofthe case.
Nailing Down Concrcte
Constructed of steel with brass swivel hose couplings, the four-nozzle and heavy
duty five-nozzle models have spray widths of 2 and 2Vz fegt. The only moving par(p are the dual-wheel, nylon swivel casters that reportedly allow easy movement on any hard surface.
A heat treated nail for attaching components to concrete and masonry is now available from Atlas Bolt & Screw Co. Conmate nails are insalled by drilling a hole in the concrete or masonry with the special diameter carbide tipped drill which is included with the fasteners, and then merely tapping the nail in place with
The chart mounts two feet offthe fleor to a height ofnearly six feet. Pictured bal-
a hammer.
loons can be used to record age, height, weight and position a photo. The chart comes in a colorful gravity
Nails are available in lengths up to 12 " lons.
tention.
feed merchandiser to attract consumer at-
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OneCoatonTop A new coating compound to
weatherproof and waterproof roofs is available from Thff-Kote Co.
Please mention issue date and page
number so we can process your request faster! Many thanks!
High Style Washer The newly styled Willow Run wall-mounted lavatory from Mansfield Plumbing Products comes in several lustrous colors for a variety of decor possibilities. It features a l3%" x lO" x 5%"
Add A Little Spice A wall unit for storing spice cans
and bottles is made by StarMark.
The cabinet features solid wood spice shelves, three ProPortioned interior shelves and solid wood doors
in a variety of styles and stain colors.
basin including a concealed front overflow in a 19" x 17" space. Made of vitreous china, it's resistant to household cleaners and chemicals. Faucet ledge and top surfaces, with dual soap recesses, slope inward for
highly efficient water drainage. Solid back brings more surface against wall for secure mounting.
A patented blend of linseed, soya, tung and fish oils is heat-treated and chemically reacted to form the
compound which is heat resistant and energy+fficient. Available in
attractive 2 and 5 gallon pails, it can be applied with a roller, brush, squeegee or sprayer. One gallon covers approximately 40 sq. ft.
Are You Absolutely Sure You Are Buying Your Building Materials Right? If you have ever asked yourself - Am I Competitive? or Am I absolutely sure I buy my
Buitding Materials and Hordware right? Then you need C.B.S.-Central Builders Supplies Company. C.B.S. can take the guesswork out of buying. Since 1937, C.B.S. has been helping independent building material dealers remain competitive with mammoth corporation chains. Because C.B.S. is a dealer owned non-profit corporation, all discounts, rebates, datings and advertising funds are all passed directly to the participating members.
C.B.S. Offers You These Advantages * C.B.S. is dealer owned *C.B.S. has been nationally recognized as "The * C.B.S. has a state-of-the-art internal communPlace To Go To Buy Lop"+
* As you buy more the cost to belong goes down-not up
* C.B.S. has an in-house Lumber Department * C.B.S. has a General Building Materials Dept. * C.B.S. has a program with the Blue Crass Tool
ication system with participating members
* C.B.S. Rebates are paid to the members in cash * C.B.S. has an in-house Building Specialties Dept. * C.B.S. operates as a non-profit company * C.B.S. members share in the cost to operate
Company Heodquorters
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Invitation To Relaxation
ClampSite
The new Relexor shcxver/body massage from Grohe America Inc. provides relaxation to tired and tense back muscles.
Clamps for use in building frameworks such as carports, firewood covers, green-
houses, hunting blinds, shelving, boat covers, awnings, patio covers, screen porches and fences are now available from Peerless Home Products.
Out Of The Way Door The Spaceshaper Classic multi-folding door folds and stacks neatly out-of-theway, ideal fortight spots where maximum access is required.
Custom sized to specifications, the door glides on ceiling mounted track
Constructed of strong, heavy-gauge steel and plated for corrosion resistance, Framemaker Clamps are used with thick tubing or pipe (3/4 " to l'). The five clamps offered are a three way
eliminating costly framing and construc-
tion. The 472-in. wide solid wood panels Vigorous massage action is supplied by two contra-rotating brushes, with upward and downward movements adjustable for
are available in four standard finishes or a custom finish.
T. which joins two or three sections at fixed 90" angles; a four-way fixed, which
joins up to four sections at 90' angles; a
the various parts of the body. The brushes
are water-driven by normal water pressure.
An adjustable overhead shower is in-
parallel, which joins two sections parallel to each other; a four-way adjustable, which joins up to three sections at angles from 0o to 90", and a two-way adjustable clamp, which joins two sections at angles from 0'to 180'.
Chimney Sweep Robot
Vents are installed between the rafters on the entire underside ofthe roofabove the
An automatic cleaning device for hreplace and woodstove chimneys is new from Flueclean, Inc. The Automatic Chimney Sweep utilizes a24-volt electronic system to power clean the inside of the chimnev with a pulley-mounted,steel chimney blush. Installed on top of the chimney in a metal cap which houses the motor and remote switching equipment. it requires no maintenance and operates by moving up and down the chimney, cleaning off deposited soot and potentially hazardous creosote. The kit, which is available in a square or round shape for almost every flue and
insulation.
chimney, includes spark arrestor.
cluded.
Feed The Ducts New polystyrene roof ventilation ducts
from Poly-Foam, Inc., protect cathedral style ceilings by venting the moisture from both the underside ofthe roofand the insulation below it.
Made of durable EPS foam, Proper-
Covered By Cattails Cattails, a highly stylized wallcovering combining contemporary and country influences, is new from Wicklund & Associates Design, Inc. The design in two-panel sets will cover an 8 x l0 ft. wall area. Design height is
72 in.
It comes in three colorwavs.
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Driving Force Four new electric and manually powered stapler models with universal staple tracks to accommodate most staple sizes are available from Black & Decker.
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Instant DIY Plumbing A new toilet system that can be installed
bv the d-i-ver in a location without roughed in flumbing for a toilet, such as The electric powered flush stapler is designed with a wedge-shaped face to placE staples about /r--in. frorn walls' in iorners and other tight places. It has a dual power switch for stapling into surfaces ofvarious hardness and a positive trigger interlock to help prevent unintentional discharge.
basements, spare rooms and additions, is new from Hi Lo Industries.
The three manual staplers include a
lightweight household model, a leayy duty model and a heavy duty model with dual power settings. All have a reverse
handle pivot which reduces the hand pressure necessary to activate the tool.
Outside Lighting The new Multi-Lyter area and flood lights from Stonco Lighting mount easily to any surface for safety. security, accent or general purpose lighting. The area light is available in 35 , 50 and 70 watt high pressure sodium; the flood in 35 . 50 . ro . 100 and 150 wan HPS, with a wide distribution reflector. Both have precision die-cast aluminum construction and bronze finish. with a patented "air-florr" design for maximum heat dissipation. Accessories include a protectira kxan shield. ll7-volt step-down transformer and button or pencil photocontrol for automatic dusk to dawn oPeration.
lGep lbur Roof On
PoolPump
New threaded point roof fastening screws have been introduced by The
Sucking excess air out of a pool's vacuum hose by mouth can be avoided by using the new Aqua-San Pool Vac Pump. Sealing securely to hose couplings with a specially designed tapered nozzle, the pump removes the air when its plunger is operated.
Tru-Fast Corp. The Forver Flush 2000 connects easily to the existing sewage system, flushes in any direction, is odorless, nonclogging and quiet operating.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: TERRY MURPHY TREATED ANO WHITE LUMBER SALES MANAGER
P.O. BOX 536 BROOKHAVEN. MS 39601 PHONE:601-833-1911
Tru-Kote screws feature a twin lead MANUFACTURERS A}'D TREATERS OF OUALITY SOUTHER}I PI}'E . TREATMENTS AVAILABLE .25. .30. .40 AND DRI-CON . KILN DRIEO AFTER TREATMENT AVAILAELE . ALL LUMBER IS AGENCY INSPECTED AND GRAOE MARXED
. LOAOING TRUCKS ANO CARS ON I.C.G- RAILROAO
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ElSrcoN' Fire Retardant Treated Wood
thread and long threaded section with 1572 deepbiting threads per inch to rurximize clamping forces and rcsistance to back-out. wind lift. vibration and deck expansion or contraction.
While the threaded point screws are suggested for securing 2O or 22 gauge metal, wood or plywood deck, drill point screws are recommended for fastening heavier gauge material.
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Decorate With Cedar Decorator shingles for creative,
Instant Heat Heat-A-Ventlite from NuTone nrovides instant heat and quiet ventilaiion plus a built-in night light. A wall switch has separate on/off controls so each feature can be used sepa-
sculptured siding effects are new from Cedar Valley.
Precision cut from full lensth westem red cedar shingles, they can 6e installed
in repetitive, alternating or highly contrasting patterns. The shingles are well suited for design treatments around windows, under gables and eaves, up stairwells and columns and similar highlight areas.
Standard design cuts are packed 96 pieces to a box. Custom designs are also available.
Protective Air Cover Energy saving, heavy duty air conditioner covers which work to stop drafts and prevent uneven room temperatures are new from Rockwood Associates. The covers are made of heavy vinyl in a neutral color to blend in with any
rately or all together. The white Noryl grille is said ro never rust or need repainting. The l5O0Wheating element is nickel-chrome.
decor.
:4,w---+ t*nr-zrot
Five sizes are available. The two larger size covers have buckle straps and are suitable for covering utility vehicles, patio furniture, gas grills, boats and bikes.
Semi-Circular View A six-foot half round window for use above patio doors or triple casement win-
dows, designed to transfer both weight and wind load directly to the frame of the building, is new from Webb Manufacturins Inc.
Writing On The Wall Adhesive-backed rolls of Chalkboard from Rubbermaid Specialry Products
can be used as a teachins tool for children or a note pad/memdboard for the family.
The two-yard rolls can be easily cut and mounted on doors, walls and bther non-porous surfaces. Soft chalk should be used, and it can be erased with a damp cloth or paper towel.
Bathroom Beautifier A new line of decorator style frames for the medicine cabinet is available
from J&L Productions. The frames fit right over the chrome trim on standard l6-V+" x 22-Vq" cabinet mirrors. The frame is placed over the mirror and fastened by mounting clips and tightened by four screws in predrilled holes. The real oak hardwood frames are available unfinished, in wood-grain antique painted white and in light, medium and dark oak finishes.
Utilizing an aluminum beam as part of the sill for support, it employs special mounting brackets to transfer the wind load. Natural wood grilles snap out easily for window cleaning. Two grille patterns are available.
The interior frame, made of fine grained pine, can be left natural, painted, stained or varnished. The seamless polyurethane exterior features a fac-
tory applied prefinish available in a number of colors.
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will be able to be housed in the same con-
LAT's Centennial (Continued from Page 10)
and 1989 LAI returns to San Antonio and in 1990 to Fort Worth. In l99l and 1992 San Antonio wll again be the convention site. Interestingly, the '89 gathering will be in a brand new 1,000 room Marriott, the first time in many years that everyone
vention hotel. The prestigious "Lumberman of the Year" award went to William F. "Bill" Butler of Portland Lumber & Supply, Portland, Tx. He won the highly prized
tribute for his outstanding service to the industry, the consuming public and the community he serves.
travaganza with plenty of l00th birthday cakes. candles and entertainment. New officers elected at the convention
were: president. Ray Nunn, SimmsMoore Lumber. Frisco; lst v. p. , Tom Hanover. Hanover Building Materials. Round Rock: 2nd v.p., A. George Natsis
Ill. Edna Lumber. Edna; treas., Donald L. Smith. Bowman, Inc.. Lubbock; sec.. Emmett F. McCoy. McCoy's Building
The presentation was made at the President's reception and show. an ex-
Center. San Marcos; sgl.-at-arrlts. Brmks
(5) Georgia & Al Meier Eddie & Martha Hunt. (6) Bill & Linda Burk, Leroy Corning, Chris Snavely. (7) Al Newkirk, Herb Winward. (8) Pat 0'Connor, Dominic S. Tramonte. (9) Clayton Barns, Bill Bolton. (10) Chuck Bearden, Alex Grosse. (11) Mal-
colm Lyons, Brools Kennemer. (12) 0.8. Cartet Doris Smith. (13) Mel & Dianne Gallion. tlO Fnn & Stan Boyd. (15) Winston McNutt, Broolc Kennemer (16) Lee Roy Jordan, Ronnie Fuchs, Bob
Kennemer. Olds Hardware & Lumber.
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Nacogdoches. National dealer directors
are past president Ruel Alexander, Canyon Drive Lumber, Amarillo, and new president Ray Nunn.
The patina of 100 years of accomplishments looks good on the Lumbermen's Association of Texas as it goes into its second century fired with the enthusiasm and vigor that has made the word Texas synonomous with success the world around.
LAT's Centenni?l (continued) For morc convention photos please see page 46.
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Joe, Sallie & Dan Dutton, Gates Copeland. (7) Julie Hogg, John Newquist. (8) Mark, Joan & MarshallAnderson. (9) Terry Welch, Rod Didier, Dodie Pagel, Marc Hoover (10) Bob Suggs, Jesse Green, Michael Koch, Donald Leigh. (11) BillHer-
man, Tom Marrin, Joe Shipman, Terry Burkholdel Gates Copeland, Marv Buckland, "Yazoo" Thomas, Mike Walker. (12) Jan Martin, Ron Thornton, (13) Ken Wicker, Art De Los Santos, F.A. Coleman.
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CIS Program Evaluation There were mixed reviews of the effectiveness ofthe treated wood industry's Consumer Awareness program in midMay, the month the official audit was begun, according to John Hall, president of the American Wood Preservers Institute.
"Overall the feedback we are gening is very encouraging." said Hall. ''The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association completed a minisurvey on its own during the first week of
bauqh. (5) Claudette &Joe Harwell, Jetl& Baruari0weh, Debbie & BillWatt, Susan & Don
Dean Leaman. (91Del& Batbata Gudey. OD bm Charlton, Debra Warner, Wanen Spencel Tom
Zachary. (6) Jerry Clark, Doug Grifffi, Joe Elder, Ronald Tasin, Mike Smift. 0) Leonad & Brenda
Long.
treated wood products Consumer Infor-
vironmental Protection Agency, in its semiannual regulatory agenda, made reference to their continued concern about potentiai risks to users ofwood
Gloor, Jim Seymour. (8) Bob & Becky Perrin,
mation Sheets. Over TOVo had been receiving CISs from the lumber treaters and64% said treaters were attaching copies of the CISs to their lumber and their invoices."
The retailers were asked if their employees handed out Consumer Information Sheets to buyen of treated u,ood and, if, in their opinion, the method was a successful way to get information on treated wood to the consumers. The response to both these questions was7l% affirmative.
May which, although admittedly not
The retailers gave high marks to their
'scientific,' gave us an excellent appraisal
state and regional associations for their
of what was going on.' '
diligence in pushing the Consumer
' 'Every retail dealer contacted was
aware that he should give purchasers of
Awareness Program, Hall explained. In the April Federal Register the En-
treated with pesticides, stating that they "will propose to require that homeorners and other users oftreated wood are provided with information on the safe handling, use and disposal oftreated
wood. Final action will depend on
whether the wood preservative industry complies fully with a voluntary program to accomplish the same goal." The legal deadline is Decemberbutthe final decision will be made based in large part on the results ofthe official audit which continues throughout the summer months.
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Hoo-Hoo Museum Dedicated The dedication of Hoo-Hoo International's new museum attracted more than 100 members and wives to the small town of Gurdon, Ar., the birthplace of the international fraternity of lumbermen. Museum chairman and former president Jimmy Jones of Napa, Ca,, was the first to officially proclaim the museum open at the March 22 ceremonies by sawing in half an orange 2x4 with a bright orange bow. Also sawing the board were museum director Louis Cabe of Gurdon
and current president Al Meier of Thcoma. Wa.
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If you do not qull,lily, and would lilce to receiue the magazinq we cordially inuite you to use the coupon below to receiue Building Ptudructs D|gre;sl the South's hishly acclaimed industry information and news magozine. 0FFlClAt opening ol the Hoo-Hoo International Museum in Gurdon. Ar.. was initiated with the ritualsaMng of a board by Al Meief international oresident.
n Yes, I qualifu for a free subscription. E No, I dont quahfu, but I need to keep up with
Thanking those who made substantial
contributions, Jones said the dedication was the culmination of many months of
fund raising and "the very generous donations of persons within Hoo-Hoo who wanted to present an expression of the devotion they feel for our organization
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Home Center Outlook Rosy Fueled by the continued growth ofthe do-it-yourself mwement, the home center industry expects to grow at a 9.9% rate during the next several years. Sales will exceed $90 billion by 1990 according to the Home Center Research Bureau.
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Trinity Adds Window Sales Andersen Corporation, Bayport, Mn., has announced the appointment of Trinity Forest Industries Inc. as a new wholesale distributor in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Trinity is located in Hurst, Tx. Trinity Forest Industries Inc. up to this time has been a manufacturer and distributor of architectural millwork and finish
lumber products. To handle the broad Andersen line, Trinity will beef-up their sales force to a total of ll people. Three full-time salespersons will be working full time on Andersen products exclusively. In addition, Trinity has three outside and five inside salespenons who will also sell Andersen products. A spokesman for Andersen said the ap pointment of Trinity Forest Industries Inc. was due in great measure to the fact that they are widely recognized as a highquality shipper and they have a very welltrained, professional sales and service staff.
Trinity is a member of the Western Wood Products Association and is on the association's Quality Standards Committee. They are also a member of the Architectural Woodwork Institute and the
North American Wholesale Lumbermen's Association.
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ANOTHER VIEWPOINT I have just read your editorial in the May issue of Building Products Digest entitled "the first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers." Normally I don't pay much attention to your publication but since my daughter graduated from law school a year ago. and is nov practicing law. your line borrorved from Shakespeare caught my eye. Who are you to say that problems in the insurance industry are primarily the fault of the "judicial system, the judges. and lawyers?" Have you checked the profis ofthe insurance companies lately? What about controlling the excesses ofthe insurance industry? Lawyers bring suit at the request ofcliens.
not the other way around. Lawsuits of a frivolous nature never make it into the "burdened coun system" as they are either aban-
Over 400 lawn, garden and outdoor power equipment manufacturers have reserved exhibit space for Expo 86 at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, July 28-30. Dealers will see the latest in lawn mowers, patio furniture, garden tools, tillers, trimmen, chain saws, fertilizers and edgers, according to sales director Warren Sellers, as well as partici-
pate in a number of seminars and demonstrations.
I'm sure that the percentage ofgreedy and cynical lawyers in the U. S. would just about equal the same percentage of publishen. lumber dealers. doctors. and businessmen who are cqually greedy and cynical. Your extravagant and arrogant statements from lour i"ory torrcr. on the beach in California. have no more 'value than the same coming from judges. etc. I wish you had thoroughly researched the facs before writing your editorial. Sorne people. who don't knorv any better. actually believe everything they see in print.
J. A. DeMichael Consumer Division Manager &nzer Lumber Company Columbia. SC. P.S.
My daughter is not a "leech" nor is she ''greedy'' and/or''cynical.''
Southern Hadware Corwention
understanding between hardlines
and gasoline prices. many businesses are not convinced the economy is going to continue on the upswing. As a result cap ital spending will show only moderate im-
manufacturers and wholesalers. Dr. John Stoessinger, professor of in-
provement. In a series of seminars at the April
ternational affairs at Trinity University. San Antonio, Tx.. suggested that hardlines executives take a trip to China to see
ton Hotel. Miami Beach. Fl.. Gordon
Events and activities during the 1986 Southern Hardware convention hit their marks in furthering the cooperation and
Outdoor Product Expo Grows
doned because they have no validity or are
20-23 meeting at the Fontainebleau Hil-
soon, the Japanese will capture the
Graham. an inventory management consultant. Richardson. Tx.. dirussed ways to maintain accurate current information on inventory through "c1cle counting."
business.
Other speakers discussed improved
Dr. Michael K. Evans, president. Evans Economics, Inc., Washington.
materials management and foreign marketing. Dates for the 1987 Southern Hardware convention are Apil2G29 at the Anatole Hotel. Dallas.
the vast potential. He cautioned U.S. sup plien that if they don't look at that market
DC., noted that while consumer spending is. and will continue to be. quite strong due to the drop in interest rates and oil
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June 1986
32ND !N A SERIES ON HARDWOODS
Alder finishes with the creme de la creme EINISHING techniques which
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can make Western alder a look
alike to walnut, mahogany, teak, cherry or fruitwood with a high quality furniture finish are being developed in a joint test program conducted by Northwest Hardwood,
Inc., Portland, Or., and Lilly Industrial Finishes Laboratory, Hillsboro. Or. Better grain definition and less absorption in burly and end-grain wood areas came with the testing technique
which involves sanding Western alder with a fine grit sanding belt, using a 400 grit for walnut or mahogany
and teak looks and a 280 grit for cherry and fruitwood tones. The special fine sanding belt gives a burnished surface that apparently lays the end fibers down, according to Cliff Chulos, sales manager of Northwest Hardwoods. "The stain coat is more uniform and the blotchiness, often called birch end-grain bleed, is practically eliminated," he said.
Jerry McKnight, color technician at the Lilly Co., explained, "We use
an NGR (non grain raising) stain as the first coat to provide depth of color and accent the grain throughout
A thin sanding sealer is then applied, dried and lightly hand sanded with an equally fine oxide paper. A glazing stain which highlights the desired wood tone, usually a fruitwood or warm walnut, is applied. After setting briefly it is wiped and brushed with a glazing brush for a fine furniture texture. Hand padding can be done, but the grain definition of the Western alder, which closely resembles cherry and walnut, often achieves the desired values without this step. A final coat or two coats of lacquer gives the performance needed for table or cabinet surfaces.
"When converting to the 280 or
,100 grit sanding, the stain should be
more concentrated to achieve the final fruitwood or walnut tone. Also it was suggested that the glazing stain might be the same oil-type as the wiping stain. Its purpose is to give the desired final color and fill any pores
that might not be filled in the initial application, thus assuring a high quality furniture finish," concluded McKnight. Chulos added, "We apparently have achieved the ideal surface and finishing technique based on the super fine 280 or 400 grit sanding. This is most practical for Western alder with its uniform density and
color, "
The hygroscopic nature of
Western alder permits better penetra-
Story at a Glance Test program produces high f urniture finish... fine sanding essential concentrated stain needed . . . resulls satisfy table & cabinet performance standards.
tion and more uniform color, according to Dick Behm, a wood industry consultant. "Unlike many other close grain woods, alder is very consistent in density and uniform in color. Being kiln dried and abrasive planed at the mill assures a uniform
surface that accepts the very fine sanding that does not seal against the stain coats. Another bonus is the
stability of the natural wood color
uniform coloration throughout the entire production run. The second
that is resistant to change even when exposed to sunlight and ultra-violet rays. As long as stable earth stains are used, the problem of the final finish
coat is a wiping stain that we allow to set for half a minute before wiping."
eliminated."
the panel. It aids in obtaining a
fading or darkening is practically
guALrrY RED\ilOOD FENCE BOARDS Manufacturers of fence boards, posts and rails, decking and spectalty ltems. Our sawmtll and reman facilittes provide us with versatility in meeting your customers'needs.
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Brochures on replacing and insalling exterior, interior and patio doors are free ftom Mor-
A lbp. shee vinyl and virryl floor tile catalog is free ftom Tarkefi Inc., 800 L:nidex Plaza, Farsipparry, N.J. O03l or (800) 821-5388.
gan Products Ltd., PO. Box2446, Oshkosh, wi. s4903.
FOR PROMPT SERVICE on all New Literature stories write directly to the name and address
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A free earth anchor brochure is available ftom Foresight Products, lOE0 Irma Dr., Unit #22, Northglenn, Co. 8O233.
Walled In Displry A ftee display uall qn*em brahure is arrailable from Pickering lrdusries, 2l@ E. "D" St., Thcoma, Wa.98421.
Establish Communicatlon Raising DeckSales
Home lmprovement Handbook
A merchandising kit for increasing deck material sales is free from Western Wood
ment," a book of 36 home improvement
Products Association, Dept. DMK, 1500 Yeon
Building, Fortland, Or. 92M.
"Do-It-Yourself Projects from Anic to Base-
projects, is $29.95 plus $2.Z/ postage from Popular Science Books, P.O. Box 2018, Lathan, N.Y. l2lll.
Stopping Roof Leaks "Hor to Find and Stop Roof Leak" is free from TUff-Kote Co., Inc., 210 Seminary Ave., Woodstock, Il. 60098.
N.Y. r000t.
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Advertising Annual Sentry Hardware's 1986 advertising program is described in a free 4-p. folder from The Geo. Worthinglon Co. , 8100 Tyler Blvd., Mentor, Oh.,14060.
An 8-p. brochure corering desigrr, engineering and implementation of audbvisual communication systerns. is free ftom lvledia Rcilities Corp.. 34 W. 32nd Sl.. Nry York.
Bath Enclosules A l6-p. shower door and tub enclosures catalog is free from Efrron-America, P.O. Box l9ll9, Philadelphia, Pa. 19143.
Be Square A framing square guide is $1.25 plus 50c postage from Swanson Tool Co. , Inc., P.O. Box 434. Oak [awn. Il. 60454.
An updated r,ersion of "Wood Fnrne Design for Commercial/Multifamily Construction" is free or $l each for quantities hom the Western Wood Products Association. 15fi) Yeon Building, hrtlard. Qn9f20l.
Chimney Carc "Giving Your Chimney the Care It Desenes"" a l0'p. bookla, ts $2 frorn Z-Ft€x,
Inc., Dept. P, P.O. Box zlo35, Manchester, N,H.03108.
Battery Booklet An 8-p. catalog of batteries for gas lift trucks, motorized hard trucks, in-plant electric vehicles, road trucks and automobiles is free
Hole In The Wall A tuo sided mapfold sheet of windov and
SFPA BuyercGulde
198, P.O. Box 12936, Philadelphia, Fa. 19108.
rough opening size requirements for remodeling is free from Hurd Milluork, 520 S. Whelen Ave.. Medford. Wi. 54451.
The 1986 Southem Fores Prroducs Association Buyer's Guide of member mills is free from SFPA, P.O. Box 52,16& Nerv Orleans. l-a.7Ol52.
Nailing Down Shingles
Estimation Information
Faint Shopping By Computer
"Nail 'Em Rite," a shingle fastening techniques pamphlet, is free from GAF Corp., 136l Alps Rd., Wayne, N.J. O/4?0.
"Profitable Estimating for Construction Firms" is $I/ 50 plus $2 postage ftrom Prrtioe
A computerized color matching system brahurc is free ftom Hunerl:b, M95 Suns€t
from Yale Materials Handling Corp., Dept.
laminated Coloring Book A reference to 160 solid color and pattern decorative laminates is free from Wilsonart, 600 General Bruce Dr., Temple, Tx. 76501.
Septic Ulcers "Country Plumbing: Living with a Septic System," an 80-p. book, is $7.95 plus $2 postage ftrom Countryman Press, P.O. Box 175,
Woodstock, Vt. 05091.
Management Associates, Ltd., Ten Midland Ave., Newton, Ma.02|5&
Writing On Air
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IloorGuad Guide
An 8-p. air infiltration booklet is free from Celotex Corp., P.O. Box226O2, Tampa, Fl. 33622.
Door security reinforcement products are featured in a free brochure from MAG Engineering & Manufacturing Co., Inc., 15261 Tramisor L:rr, Hwrfugbn Bdr, C.a- 9U9.
WWPA Buyerc Manual
Pref inished Wall Faneling
The 1986 Western Lumber Buyers Manual is free from Westem Wood Products Association, 1500 Yeon Building, hrtland, Ol 972M.
from Masonite Corp., 29 N. Wacker Dr.,
A prefinished wall paneling brochurc is free Chicago, Il. 60606.
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many strength properties as the strongest of softwoods. Long lasting under heavy wear; high bolt and nail holding power; high retention of wood preservatives. Try o u r wel | -manu factu red SOUTHERN YELLOW PINE 2x4's!
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played in the museum area at the Lumbermen's Association ol Toas con vention in San Antonio, April 18-20. Included in the memorabilia urcre tools from the LAT collection.
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fmbolizes prcducts and people of Texas EMBERS of the Lumbermen's Association ofTexas are proud of the association office building in Austin and rightly consider it an example of Texas products and Texas initiative. Located on a well landscaped one and a
half acres at the intersection of Lamar Boulevard and 25th, the building has over 8,500 sq. ft. of floor space. Built in 1959,
it utilizes a Mount Vernon style of architecture. H. L. Richards was general chairman of the building program with Bill Drake as chairman of the finance committee and P. J. Goodnight as chairman of the build-
ing materials donation committee. These three men worked with Gene Klein, association president at that time, and Gene Ebersole, then executive vice president, to collect the $200900 required for the construction plus numerous donations of materials. Because of their efforts, the mortgage was burned as part ofthe official dedication on April 10, 1960. The foresight and generosity ofthe lumber dealers of Texas has paid offsince. The building is now worth several million dollars. Nearly 100% of the materials used in the building came from Texas. Southern pine from Texas mills was used for structural timbers, framing and siding. Faneling of magnolia, red gum, black gum and red oak produced in Texas was used in every room. Oak strips, oak parquet and mixed hardwood parquet were used forthe floors. These lovely woods have endured as only wood can and are still a beautiful tribute to the wood products industry in Texas.
The building houses in addition to offices, a conference room and library which also serves as a museum of antique tools. The display of2Z7 tools is based on a collection acquired in 1963 from J. S. Combest of Waco. A cabinet maker, he had collected tools for over 35 years. Today the collection is one of the most unusual in existence. One of the tools, a Norse anvil, dates back to 1515. Others were used in the 1800s. A handmade wedge rail splitter and a cabin axe for smoothing the logs for
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HANDSOME headouarters for Lumbermen's Association of Texas is a showcase of building materials oroduced in the Lone Star state.
cabin buildings are typical ofthe type of tools used in settling Texas. The collection is said to contain almost every con-
ceivable tool needed to manufacture
Story at a Glance Southern pine and hardwoods showcased in handsome Mount Vernon style building ... outstanding tool museum is part of headquarters ... Lumbermen's Underwriters shares space ... dealers and mills contributed generouslyto building in 1959.
carriages, stair parts, ship building and general building and construction. Because the museum is an important part ofthe heritage ofLAT and a source of great interest to visitors to association offices, a portion of the collection went to San Antonio for the l00th anniversary
convention (see page 10). Member dealers throughout the state were asked to add
industry and association memorabilia to the special exhibit. Set up in its oln room at the San Antonio convention centeq the
exhibit attracted many of the delegates and exhibitors.
Lumbermen's Underwriters. Inc. . which was formed in l90l by a group of Texas lumber dealers, maintains office space in the LAT building. Office space also is leased to 12 Austin attorneys.
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lJortuarres Ben J. Peterson, former owner of the Peterson Lumber Co., Lebanon, Ky., died May 7,1986, in Sebastian, Fl. He
tucky Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association. Mr. Peterson is survived by his widow. Martha, his mother, two brothers, six sis-
ters, two sons, five daughters and ll grandchildren.
was 68.
A native of lrbanon, Mr. Peterson began his career in 1940 as office manager and bookkeeper of Boner-Campbell Lumber Co., Lebanon, leaving for service in the U.S. Naval Air Force in late 1942. He returned from duty in 1946 to become manager of Loretto Lumber & Hardware, l.oretto, Ky., which he and his
brother Buddy purchased in 1947 and operated until selling it in 1961. He bought Boner-Campbell with nvo associates in l95l and Goodin Coal & Lumber Co., Lebanon , in 1952, and merged the companies in 1955 into what is today Peterson Lumber Co. He sold the business to family members in 197. From 196l to196/' heservedasamem-
ber ofthe board ofdirectors ofthe Ken-
Wickes Buying Grace Units Grace Retail Corp., a subsidiary of W. R. Grace & Co., has signed a contract with Wickes Companies for the sale to Wickes of Grace Home Centers West and
Orchard Supply Hardware divisions of the retail group. No terms on the agreement were disclosed. Negotiations for the sale of the remaining portion of the retail group including
Richard Franklin Wright, vice president of sales for Anderson{ully Co., Memphis Tn., died May 3, 1986, in Memphis after a short illness. He was 52.
Born in Ridgely, Tn., Mr. Wright earned his M.B.A. from Memphis State
University. He went to AndersonjTully Co. in 1968 as assistant to the lumber sales manager.
A board member of the National Hardwood Lumber Association, Hardwood Manufacturers Association and the National Lumber Exporten Association, he also served on the board ofthe Southern Hardwood Traffi c Association.
Mr. Wright is survived by his widoq Fay, his mother, one sister, one daughter and one son.
chairman and chief administrative officer for Grace. No explanation was made for the apparent change in previously announced negotiations with GMR Inc. to purchase Grace's retail businesses including all 319 home center stores. Wickes earlier made an unsuccessful
the rest of the home centers is proceeding,
offer of $1.4 billion for National Gypsum Co. Sanford C. Sigoloff, chairman of Wickes Cos., has continued to state that "We intend to make a major acquisition
according to Charles H. Erhart Jr., vice
this year."
Samson Wiener, chairman of the board of Wiener Lumber Co.. Dallas. Tx.. died April7, 1986, in Dallas. He was 78.
Born in Shreveport, I^a., he was graduated from the University of Michigan. In 1934 he co-founded Wiener Lumber Co.
with his father, Eli. He was the past president of Clay Building Material Co., National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association (1970). Lumbermen's Association of Texas in 1969. North Dallas Chamber of Commerce. and was named LAT Lumberman of the Year in 1963. Mr. Wiener is survived by his widow. Fan. two sisters. one son. one daughter and six grandchildren.
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.... A .... 52 BorvieSimsPrange ......... 14 ...... 49 BrittlrrmberCo. .... ........ 22 Cameronwhol€sale ....... 33 CascadeStuds, Inc. . Central BuildersSuppliesCo .... ... {lt Berger&Co...
Beverly ManufrturingCo . .. ..
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...... A ....... A IlukeCityLumberCo. ...... 52 DderrifoodheservingCo ......... 19 GraySeafhint...... ......29 DeanLnmberCo ...
Jordan Redwood llrnber Co, Ire Ro,v 36
Fli ntkote label Replaced Flintkote gypsum products are norv be-
Founded in 1901, Flintkote began manufacruring gypsum producs in 1957.
ing packaged with a new Genstar Gypsum label to provide better visibility to
Genstar Gypsum Products Co., formed in
Genstar Corp. which purchased Flintkote in 1980, according to Bill Barney, vice president of marketing services.
board feet of gypsum annually from its plants in New Jersey, Georgia, Texas, Colorado and Nevada.
1984, now produces over one billion
...... tll Lothlumber. l7 .......... InuisiananNcilic. .......... 5l MarionPnessureTrcatrnC MGBuildirgMateriab ...... 3 MorrisonServices,lnc. ...... 7
Moulding& Millwork
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Outdoor Wood Sales Promotion The more than 500 entries received in an outdoor wood design contest sponsored by the Southern Forest Products Association and The Family Handyman magazine offer dealers an opportr.rnity to promote sales of southern pine.
categories: decks, patios and fences; yard furniture; fences and garden structures; gazebos, spas and play structures, and storage sheds and outbuildings. Winning entries will be featured along with information on southern pine and an offering of SFPA construction plans in the
Cash prizes were awarded to 16 entries with another 15 receiving honorable men-
March, 1987 issue of The Family Handy man. Dealers can take advantage of the promotion to kickoff outdoor wood sales
tion. Entries were divided into five
next spring.
FacificlrrmberCo.. ....... 27 P&McedarPr,oducts... ..... 5 Paulsellnmberco. ........ m ...... 4 hoductsal€scc ..... . Corertr PVMR€dr+oodCo ... SlaughterBrothers,tnc. ............ t Sniderlndustries ........... 6 StringfelloslumberCo .... 34 Coter I Trinity Forest Industrics Utility TrailerManufrturitgco.. . .. 37 WintonSalesCo...... CoverlV
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