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houses in the U.S. and one in Canada totaling 20 million sq. ft. of storage space, and more than 900 trucks and trailers.

"We are a new company, with a new name and ownership, but the things that are important to customers and suppliers haven't changed," said Chuck McElrea. c.e.o. of Bluelinx and former president of building products distribution for C-P

The firm distributes nationwide more than 10,000 building products in 14 categories from more than 1,600 suppliers. It has a six-year pact to continue purchasing structural panels, lumber and other building products from G-P and will be the exclusive distributor for select Georgia-Pacificbranded products.

In the new company name, Blue refers to its familiar blue trucks, while Linx describes how it manages and connects the flow of products and information across the supply chain.

In separate transactions, G-P also sold its non-integrated pulp operations in Brunswick, Ga., and New Augusta, Ms., to Koch Cellulose LLC for $610 million and its interest in three Brazilian companies owning part of pulp company Aracruz Celulose for $75 million.

Hogan Buys 5 Paxton Locations

Hogan Hardwoods & Moulding, Ruston, La., has acquired five Paxton The Wood Source distribution locations in the South from Jeld-Wen.

The facilities in Little Rock, Ar.; New Orleans, La.; Oklahoma City, Ok.; Austin and Grand Prairie, Tx., join Hogan's hardwood distribution yards in Ruston, Baton Rouge and Lafayette, La.; Jacksonville and Hot Springs, Ar.; Kennedale and Houston, Tx., and Santa Rosa Beach, Fl. Hogan also has dry kilns and a concentration yard in Simsboro, La., and an international sales office in Collierville, Tn.

Worker Dies In Silo Accident

A man working in a silo at Jerry G. Williams & Sons, Smithfield, N.C., was killed May 17.

Venustiano Montes-Quiroz, 36, died after becoming trapped under some sawdust in the silo.

Authorities are investigating the cause ofthe accident.

Man Arrested For Yard Arson

A Ravena, N.Y., lumberman is accused of setting fire to his familyowned lumberyard to cover up his embezzling at least $30,000 from the business.

Richard Long III, 33, was arrested and charged with two felony counts of arson and one count of making a punishable false written statement. Additional charges may follow.

On May 13, he allegedly set fire to a pile of scrap lumber at Long Lumber & Supply Corp., Slingerlands, N.Y.

Construction Suppliers' Association is searching for a new executive director following the resignation of Wes Goodroe, who left to pursue other interests.

Northeastern Retail Lumber Association has hired Dave Gluck, former v.p. of installed insulation with Hancock Lumber, as regional director for Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.

Bethany Sawyer adds Long Island and metro New York to her territory, while Tammy Wandler-Ginexi picks up Mid-Hudson and Connecticut.

Ilene Kane is new to NRLA as marketing coordinator.

Southern Building Material Association holds its summer conference Aug. 5-8 at the Ramada Plaza, Virsinia Beach. Va. Activities include a pig roast, golf, tennis, sand castle building and evening parties.

Ed Seifried will address changes in the industry. James Vann will discuss contract issues, and Deborah Hayden leads a discussion on "Five Reasons the Trump Would Say, 'Mr. Dealer, You're Fired."'

Lumbermen's Association of Texast Louisiana summer outing June 11 -19 ar Perdido Beach Resort, Orange, Al., will feature a Louisiana Building Material Dealers Associa. tion meeting, golf, card games, and receptions.

LAT's oversight, budget, and executive committees convene June 23-24 at the LAT office in Austin, Tx.

Michigan Lumber & Building Materials Association's board meets Iune 24-26 in Holland, Mi.

Ohio Lumberments Association's semi-annual board of directors meeting is Aug. 22-23 at the Chery Valley Lodge, Newark, Oh.

OLA's district by district golf scramble will be held Aug. 25 at Royal American Links, Sunbury, Oh.

Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association marks its 50th anniversary at its annual convention and trade show July 8-11 at the Grand Casino Hotel, Biloxi, Ms.

Activities include a kick-off party, trade show, cocktail reception, ladies breakfast featuring retailer Maison Weiss, fishing and golf tournaments, and an anniversary gala.

National Lumber & Buitding Material Dealers Association will hold a teleconference on "How to Handle an OSHA Inspection" July 14.

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