milfi ASPEN

This fine and uniform-textured hardwood contains no resin, has good toughness and exceptional stiffness for its light weight, shows a high resistance to splitting in nailing, and is soft and easy to work with either hand or machine tools. Aspen has good gluing.and paint-holding qualities. Stability is one of its outstanding qualities.

Try our WP-4 "Panel Grade" ASPEN!

Treating To A Picnic

A five-piece outdoor dining set constructed from pressure-treated select grade pine is new from Calder Manufacturing Co.

Shipped partially assembled in KD form, the set includes a 58" oval umbrella table and four slat arm chairs.

The Wolmanized lumber carries a lifetime guarantee against rot and attack by insects. Also available are chair pads, umbrellas and benches.

Grout Without Grime

Unsanded wall grout specially formulated to resist the growth of most prevalent types of fqngus_ and mildew is now available from Summitville Tiles Inc. Recommended for narrow joints when using porous bodied tile, the grout contains an ecologically safe ingredient that inhibits common types of mold and mildew known to stain and discolor conventionally grouted tile.

Independent tests are said to have concluded that the grout prevents mold, mildew and fungusgrowth in moist and humid areas, even after years of service. Offered in seven decorator colors. it is available in l0 lb. and 25 lb. bags.

Kiln Dried CYPRESS

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C.B.S.'s Electronic Show

Central Builders Supplies Co., the 520 member building material buying group, recently completed its second all "electronic" A-Line Network buying show.

C.B.S., the pioneer of electronic/ instant communication in the building materials industry, converted its "physical" fall show to the communication network format two years ago when its membership indicated it was becoming "showed-todeath." The A-Line Show follows the same guidelines as an attended show in that it operates during a specihc two day period and all orders must be placed through the C.B.S. A-Line computer. At the close of each show day orders are Federal Expressed to the appropriate vendors to insure a prompt handling and timely shipping.

C.B.S. realized a 300/o increase in the number of orders placed over last year's performance with the most significant gains coming in the commodity products area. Because of the broad based support of the show, 82.5% of the C.B.S. membership placed multiple orders during the two day program, the dollar volume has exceeded all previous C.B.S. fall shows.

C.B.S., recognizing the need for better communication with its membership, began positioning itself to develop an internal communication system, the A-Line Network, in 1980. C.B.S. had to wait until 1984 to implement the program because the basic technology for an economical network was not available.

The A-Line Network (the name derived from the Allied Building

Center trademark available for use by the membership) has been on the fast track since. Via the A-Line Network members can converse with the C.B.S. office as well as other ALine users. In addition to the conversation aspect, members can dial up the C.B.S. A-Line computer to access the C.B.S. catalog, daily specials and monthly specials. The A-Line is popular with C.B.S. vendors as well, with several having purchased compatible equipment in an effort to be on-line with C.B.S.

SIX wood oroducts association reoresentatives were oresent at a combined wood industry exhibit. (l-r) Jess Fitzpatrick, National Dimension Manufacturers Association; Larry R. Frye, Fine Hardwoods/American Walnut Association; James L. Gundy, Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers Association; E. T. "Bill" Altman, Hardwood Ply- wood Manufacturers Association; Edward C. Cone, Jr., Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association; and S. Carroll "Bill" White, National Hardwood Lumber Associalion. The Woodworking Machinery & Furniture Supply Fair was held this year in Anaheim, Ca., June 16-18.