Hardwood carrier cuts damage claims

ARDWOOD, a precious valuable cargo, requires ultimate in careful handling to assure that it arrives at its destination in prime condition.

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All Woods/Schroeder, Inc., Houston, Tx., believes it has found a solution in a special design van-type trailer. According to William B. Flanagan, sales mgr., they are the first in the South in the lumber industry to use this type of carrier.

In discussing the merits of the conveyance, he says, "We are achieving the ultimate advantage of a customer's satisfaction in receiving materials in perfect condition on the initial delivery, thus saving everyone the hassle and expense of claims for damaged merchandise."

The trailer has a solid top and ends, but is open on both sides to give access from either side. Tie downs and attached side tarps insure the safety of the load. The design saves time by reducing the efforts of tarping and untarping loads in bad weather, according to Flanagan, thereby allowing for quicker and more efficient delivery schedules. Money is saved, he adds, because the replacement of tarps has practically been eliminated.

"We have found with use of the trailer," Flanagan explains, "that we have insured delivery of valuable, high grades of hardwood lumber and mouldings in clean, dry, first-class condition."

Another obvious advantage ofthe van is the public relations factor. If, as transportation experts claim, easyto-look-at, well maintained vehicles create a positive impression on the public, this colorful red and white vehicle with the slogan "Another load of fine hardwoods" accompanied by the name and telephone number of All Woods/Schroeder, Inc. is a true image maker.

The company, which claims to be

Texas' largest manufacturer of hardwood moulding, is a subsidiary of Tech-Sym Corp. Located on 24 acres in Houston, the facilities include a concentration yard, a planing and moulding mill, kilns, an automatic materials handling system and over 300,000 sq. ft. of warehouse.

For over 50 years the firm has marketed domestic hardwood and softwood in both rough lumber and finished materials such as moulding, door frames and surfaced lumber. The import division offers exotic hardwood species as well as lumber and moulding. A self service center caters to the retail trade, carrying refinishing products and wood hobby materials as well as hardwood.

Management of the company in- cludes John Ritzou-Holm, pres. and c.e.o.; Johnie R. Cates, v.p./treas.; John P. Goodwin, v.p./purchasing agen$ Peter Boer, mgr., imPort/export div.; Jerry O. Cryer, operations mgr.

Story at a Glance

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