Increase Gtade Recovery and Stop Wet Claims

Wagner has the key elements to increase grade recovery, Introducing the new System 750 in two configurations to raise your average MC and prevent wet claims.

Pre-Planer

Wagner's new System 75OM220 enables you to increase your average MC coming out of the kiln. By measuring every board coming out of the kiln, comparing it to your target average MC and dropping out too-wet boards for re-drying, an investment of a little inconvenience and additional labor returns BIG dollars in higher grade recovery. Info-Pak PlusrM for Windows NTrM tracks the MC of every board back to the exact location, date and time it was dried and provides archiving and reporting. Ihe Solution to raising average MG.

Post-Planer

Wagner's new System 75011146 detects every wet spot exceeding your target average moisture content (MC) and marks it for your QC staff. (Available with Info-Pak PIusrM for Windows 5pr9 Ths Solution to wet claims.

The Wagner System 750M and 750D, as outlined above, include state-of-the-art hardware and software enabling you to increase the average moisture content of the wood coming out of your kilns and prevent wet claims, Euery System 750 sold in the U$ includes initial onsite start up, Galibration and operation training.

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Single Boards

[612 Digital hand meter 50 on board species, downloadable software records 5000 MC readings in 200 groups for average, min/max, standard deviation calculations.

1712 Stack Plobing Sensor togerher with the L6l2 this is the most valuable and popular in-kiln "Hot Check" system in the industry.

Start saving money today! Call toll free to speak to an Applications Specialist and learn how to raise your average MC while preventing wet claims.

t601-3 Analog hand meter rugged, non-intrusive, fast, easy to use.

Boise Cascade To Buy Furman Lumber

In a move to create a nationwide distribution network, Boise Cascade Corp., Boise, Id., has agreed to purchase privately held distributor Furman Lumber. Inc.

Based in Billerica, Ma., 43-year-old Furman operates l2 regional distribution centers in the Midwest. East and

South, including Greensboro, N.C.; Atlanta, Ga.; Orlando, Fl.; Memphis, Tn.; Houston and Dallas, Tx.

Boise Cascade's 16 DCs are primarily in the West, overlapping with Furman only in Dallas.

The deal is expected to close in the third quarter.

Staff Cuts Mark Last Step Of TruServ Restructuring

TruServ Corp. has begun another round of restructuring and streamlining of its corporate staff said to effectively complete a 2O-month strategic plan to merge True Value, ServiStar and Coast to Coast organizations.

New initiatives include closing satellite support offices in Chicago and Schiller Park, Il.; reorganizing the corporate staff, and reducing staffby l1Vo through attrition, elimination of duplicate or overlapping functions, and voluntary early retirement.

As part of the restructuring, Daniel T. Burns, formerly senior v.p., general counsel and corporate secretary, was promoted to exec. v.p.-administration.

Two others received expanded posi- tions. Brian Schnabel, exec. v.p.-business development, is now responsible for merchandising, advertising, marketing, sales, e-commerce, international, inventory management and paint manufacturing. Exec. v.p.-logistics

Timothy Troy is directing all distribution and transportation activities.

During the preceding 18 months, TruServ closed one of two paint plants and six of 25 distribution centers. reconfigured two DCs, expanded three others and opened a regional DC in Hagerstown, Md.

Ace Unveils Credit Card

Ace Hardware Corp. has introduced the Ace Credit Card program to improve retailers' cash flow resulting from uncollected receivables and to provide additional financing options for consumers.

"Ace stores who opt for the program will no longer have to assume the risk of financing customers with inhouse accounts," said v.p.-controller Lori Bossmann. "By freeing up these funds, the average home center and lumberyard has the opportunity to extend credit to their customers without the headaches of collection."

Currently, 60O stores are participating in the program with more expected to sign on in the coming months.

Developed in conjunction with GreenTree Financial Services, the program offers credit options tailored to the needs of specific groups of customers. A standard card also is available for Ace Contractor Centers, while a card design for Ace CommerciaV Industrial dealers is being considered.

As their credit card volume increases, retailers will be rewarded with reduced discount rates, as low as l.25Vo. Added benefits include customer credit approval within minutes, fast funding, high credit lines, customized statement messages, and convenient merchant service hours.