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What Now? Stay The Gourse All of us at Cutler Publishing sincerely hope that you and your loved ones are safe and sound. The events of the past two months have helped us all focus on what is most important in our lives-from our families and friends to the world at large. Our lives may have been altered forever, but we as a nation have taken this opportunity to become stronger as we go forward. Our job is to continue to keep ourselves, our families and our economy strong.

While the capital markets have always been vulnerable

to major surprises, the current degree of uncertainty has added exponentially to concern over where our economy and our industry are heading in both the short and long term. However, with that said, the short-term uncertainties should not cloud our long-term outlook.

I think everyone would agree that before September 1 l, the economy was in trouble. Our industry, while benefiting from a reasonably strong housing market, had been suffering from continued declines in lumber pricing. It was generally felt that the economy was in a gradual saucer shape

curve with expansion expected late 2001 through first quarter 2002, with a sharper rebound at the end of 2002.

While difficult to predict the short term, we have seen in the last weeks, a stabilization and gradual climb back to pre-September I I levels.

I believe there is further good news on the horizon.

While economic activity might be weak over the next several months, all the indicators and growth characteristics of the U.S. economy remain intact. What this tragic event has accomplished is the enactment of a national stimulus package of upwards of $70 billion that might otherwise not have been taken. With the impact of the reduced interest rates since January still feeding through the system, including low mortgage rates and business loans, pressure on price increases suggests low inflation for the foreseeable future. Unfortunately, unemployment will likely to rise to

6-'l%o in the short-term, encouraging c.e.o.s to invest in technology and equipment that will in turn lead to productivity gains that will create new jobs once again. In our industry, hopefully in the next month or so, the Canadian issue will be equitably resolved in a way all vested parties can support. The uncertainty of this situation has gone on for too long whatever side ofthe fence you sit.

So, how should we operate in such an environment? In my opinion, we should take the pragmatic view that in any environment there is business being won and lost. The question is: which company is going to win it? In a down economy there is opportunity to gain market share, but in challenging times, many companies large and small are not equipped or willing to make the changes necessary to oper-

ate in a different environment. Any time the economy takes a downturn, the need to cut costs leads to hasty deci-

sions like cutting sales and marketing budgets. There are line items to cut, but this is not one of them. Any number

of recessions has proven that cutting marketing and sales budgets causes both immediate and long-term decreases in

profit levels and company and brand awareness.

Maintaining promotional spending gives the opportunity to increase market share and seize the moment. In a less cluttered environment messages stand out as never before. By default you are top of mind, and you will be seen by customers as a winner, and will gain market share and sales.

Companies that prosper in a downturn have been shown to more likely prosper in the upturn, and for companies

that cut their marketing spend, unfortunately, to rebuild later may be too costly or even impossible. In order to survive a downturn, you must do the right things, and this market and any other market, will always support those companies and individuals that do the right things.

Life marches on. Staying the course is what we should all do.

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Weyerhaeuser Continues Chase Of Willamette

2002 in Atlanta, Ga.

Dogged in its pursuit of the reluctant takeover target, Weyerhaeuser Co. has extended its $5.5 billion ten-

ber Association was among the groups sticking with its original show date.

der offer for Willamette Industries until Dec. 5.

Weyerhaeuser noted that about 47Vo of Willamette's 110 million shares were tendered under the $50-a-

share offer. Another 37o is owned by Richard Clark, who is interested in

selling shares to settle his late father's

estate.' He informed Weyerhaeuser that he might sell for $55 a share, but Weyerhaeuser replied that it would negotiate only with Willamette.

Two weeks later, after estimating its own per-share value in the $60s,

Willamette indicated it would be willing to sit down at the bargaining table if Weyerhaeuser submitted a written offer in the high $50s.

The next day, Weyerhaeuser

defended its current bid, explaining that it was based on estimates that a merger would save $300 million and that Willamette has refused to disclose information to help identify additional savings. However, Weyerhaeuser said

it was open to meeting with

Willamette "at any time to discuss any information that you have regarding synergies achievable in the context of a business combination today."

North American Wholesale LumDespite 257o decline in attendance from last year's show, the Oct. 11-13 Traders Market in Dallas, Tx., did attract about 1,500, many making their first airline trip since Sept. I 1.

New Trade Center ln South Workers have moved into Roy O. Martin Lumber Co.'s new Alexandria,

La., office building named the "ROMEX World Trade Center."

The 40,000-sq. ft. facility was designed to be the center of the company's exporting business, with wood products being sent to Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Groups Grapple With Post-Sept. 11 Scheduling In the immediate aftermath of the Sept. I I attacks. many organizations canceled or postponed their events out of respect for the attack victims and

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concerns about airline safety.

Some groups that initially decided to postpone had to make difficult decision about their events as fallout from

Expo Begins Online Sales

the attacks reverberated throughout the industry.

APA-The Engineered Wood Asso-

ciation canceled its annual meeting that had been rescheduled for Nov. 4-7

in San Diego, Ca. The meeting had originally been set for Sept. l4-17.

APA president David Rogoway noted that low attendance commitments, a sputtering market and continued uncertainty about the safety offlying led to the decision. "It is a disap-

Approximately 80 employees are expected to work at the building once it is fully operational. A grand opening is planned for the week of Thanksgiving. In addition to office space, the building will house a library with an archives section chronicling the 78year history of the company.

NAWLA'S Traders Market, which kicked off exactly one month after the attacks, still drew 1,500 to Dallas. At the ribbon cutting (l-r), Bob Owens, Doyal Marks, Ted Roberts, Roy Carroll and Nick Kent. (See p. 12-15 for more photos.)

Home Depot has launched a new Web site to test-market online sales for its Expo Design Centers.

The pilot test of Expo.com began

Sept. 27, offering 200 products, including kitchen faucets, bath and decorative hardware, ceiling fans and

The Certified Forest Products

light fixtures. During the test, products

Council has decided to reschedule its

will be shipped via United Parcel

conference and showcase, originally set for Sept. 26-28, for April 25-21,

Service from the Plano, Tx., Expo.

Depot has 33 Expos in I I states.

pointment to the staff, the board and the member and supplier company representatives who had indicated they

planned to attend," Rogoway said.

"However we felt in the end that a poorly attended meeting would not be

in the interests of the membership or the industry."

Meetings of the board of trustees as well as other advisory committees will

be rescheduled. Architectural

Woodwork Institute moved its annual meeting in Boston from Sept. l3-15 to Nov. 15-17.

Newly elected president Doug Mock said, "Our response to these events should include moving forward

with our meeting and conference."

The Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau hosted its rescheduled annual meeting

Nov. 2 in Richmond, B.C. The original meeting had been set for Sept. 1415 in Whistler, B.C. Circle No. 105 on p. 38

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Slight dip for western lurnber rnills f UMBER production in nearly I-leverv western state declined modestlyiast year due to a slowing in the U.S. housing market, according to

final 2000 state totals published by Western Wood Products Association.

The association released final industry figures for last year following its annual survey of nearly 300 mills in l3 western states.

Oregon again finished as the top lumber producing state in the country.

Production in Oregon totaled 5.93 billion bd. ft., down 2.lVo from 1999.

Estimated wholesale value of Oregon's lumber production was $2 billion.

Washington retained its position as the second-largest lumber producing

state with 4.38 billion bd. ft., up 3.8%, worth an estimated $1.48 bil-

GRADUAL slowdown marks lumber production at western mills, according to Western Wood Products Association's latest f ioures.

. Montana, 1.2 billion bd. ft., $398 million:

. South Dakota, 170 million bd. ft., $57 million;

. Wyoming, 168 million bd. ft.,

dipped slightly in 2000 to 53.9 billion bd. ft. A 4.47o decline in the number of new homes accounted for much of the decrease in lumber consumption.

lion.

There was no lumber production in

Housing starts totaled 1.57 million units in 2000, down from 1.64 million in 1999. Single-family housing, the largest market for lumber, declined 5.5Vo to 1.23 million units. Each new single-family home uses an average of 14,115 bd. ft. of softwood lumber.

During the first six months of this year, western lumber production fell '7.1Vo to 8.5 billion bd. ft., in part due to rising imports from Canada after

Nevada in 2000. Alaska's lumber production totaled 85 million bd. ft. and was not factored into the western

the expiration of the Softwood

lion. California held its third position at3.l7 billion bd. ft. with an estimat-

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ed value of $ 1.36 billion.

total.

Oregon, Washington and California accounted for more than 78Vo of the region's lumber output last year.

Washington and South Dakota were the only states to realize production gains from the previous year.

Production and estimated whole-

Overall western lumber production in 2000 totaled 17.18 billion bd. ft.,

Although reinstatement of a tariff provided a shot in the arm to U.S. mills, the lumber industry may be in for tougher times, at least until the

$55 million;

. New Mexico, 86 million bd. ft.,

Though lower, the

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volume was the second

million;

highest annual production volume since 1992.

sale value for other western states were:

. Idaho, 1.9 billion bd. ft., $704

million;

. Colorado, 82 million bd. ft., $27

. Arizona, 63 million bd. ft., $21 million, and . Utah, 5l million bd. ft., $17 mil-

down 27o from 1999. Though lower, the volume was the second highest

Lumber Agreement, according to

spring building season.

annual production volume since 1992.

Estimated wholesale value of western lumber was $6.15 billion, compared to $7.37 billion in 1999 and $6.1 I bil-

"We think we're in for a tough first quarter," said Willamette Industries' Steve Killgore. "The prognosticators foresee a weakening in the first half

lion in 1998.

After reaching a record 54.3 billion bd. ft. in 1999, U.S. consumption

of next year, but expect the building industry to show resiliency, with housing starts at about 1.55 million."

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environmentally friendly and cost effective.

Today, no matter what wood species is selected, products can be ordered in full width (where the actual size is the true net dimension) or in nominal width (where the actual size is typically l /2" smaller). Fence height is generally determined by design, building code and architectural trends. For example, some localities permit 6' high fences in the back and only 4' in the front. In California, full 8" or 12" fence boards are most

often used. while 4" wide fence boards are used extensively elsewhere.

Fence performance is most deter-

mined by the building material and the method of installation. Function and durability are enhanced when good materials are selected and the installation is done well. It is common practice lo use a two- or threerail system, which is most often determined by the size and species of the

ETENCES have been part of comI' munal living for centuries. creating barriers, defining boundaries, and adding ornamental decoration to the landscape. The materials used to build those f'ences have evolved over the years, fiom the earth, stone, and

less dominant than Douglas fir and western hemlock.

Redwood is another popular fence

California coast and surrounding regions. It's harvested in commercial

forests from San Francisco to Southern Oregon in a strip along the

years ago, to continental Europe's "living" fences created from plants.

Pacific Ocean. Although it is useful for f-ence building, a scarcity of supply is driving prices upward.

While western red cedar and redwood continue to be the preferred

wood replaced most alternative mate-

rials by the mid-1800s. Nowadays, it's still preferred, most likely because it's easy to cut and shape, is durable, and possesses a warmth and beauty found in no other alternative building material.

The most popular wood for fence construction is western red cedar. a straight-grained, medium- to fine-textured species that is used extensively fbr outdoor home accents, garden furniture, fences and decks. Cedar is popular because it's beautiful and extremely durable, a property that is the result of a natural preservative in

the wood called "tannin." Tannin

ing more readily available woods, manufacturers have been able to produce more durable fencing materials that can be supplied on a sustained yield basis. One of the more popular of these products is RightWood, produced by Tubafor Mills, Morton, Wa. RightWood is a rough sawn #2 or better pre-finished western whitewood fence product that is remarkably resis-

tant to mold and very durable. It is uniform in color from board to board and environmentally friendly. Unlike

insects and decay.

RightWood is pre-finished with a non-toxic formulation that inhibits mold and fungus growth. Further, the

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Manufacturers have been able to provide more durable fencing materials that can be supplied on a sustained

yield basis.

species for fences, several alternative wood products have been developed over the past few years. By process-

makes cedar extremely resistant to the elements and helps protect against

Western red cedar grows exclusively along the West Coast of North America, making up over 20Vo of the coastal forests in British Columbia.

Throughout the rest of its growing range. western red cedar constitutes about 107o of the total srowth. much

tosether.

species that is unique to the Northern

metal f'ences popularized hundreds of

For residential fences in America.

fence boards. Additionally, stainless steel or hot-dipped galvanized fasteners should be used to fasten boards

many CCA treated products,

lumber source is harvested from certified sustained yield forests. Such new products are ideal for homeowners who want a fence that looks as beautiful as cedar, is factory pre-finished,

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Like any other exterior wood prod-

uct, fences should be periodically maintained by treating all surfaces with a water-repellant solution. This will slow the rate at which moisture is absorbed. Most good paints and stains also contain a UV inhibitor that prevents the wood from turning gray.

A regular maintenance program of cleaning and refinishing will protect the fence and keep it looking great.

While fences have been part of our

lives for centuries, never have there been so many options for design and style. Wood continues to be the pre-

ferred fence-building material,

although new developments in supply

and manufacturing now provide the warmth and beauty of real wood, with a reasonable price tag, in a way that is friendly to the environment.

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A GLUT of capacity has depressed .CI,OSB prices and motivated producers to find new, value-added applications for their products. The latest rage: radiant barrier sheathing.

Radiant barrier panels are plywood

or OSB panels with a reflective aluminum foil face that is bonded to one

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side. Typically used for roof sheath-

ing in hot climates, radiant barrier panels are installed with the foil facing the attic to reflect up to 977o of the sun's radiant heat away from the home. Attic temperatures are lowered by as much as 30'F, driving down air

conditioning bills. The majority of radiant barrier sheathing is used for

Hot, hot, hot OSB finds value tn radiant barrier panels

new construction, although some goes into reroofing and repair.

the product to continue growing 30-

incising process whereby we actually

Foil-faced OSB and plywood has been around for years. but is just now

357o over the next two to three years.

Other OSB producers are scram-

incise the product after the laminating process," Cole says. "The post-lamination process puts little holes in the foil and in the board. which allows the

becoming an inventory staple.

Sales of the product are anticipated to grow 3035% over the next two to three years,

bling to get a piece of the action.

Potlatch anicipates a late November

introduction of LuminOX from its Bemidji, Mn., facility, according to Bob Mai.

As well. Willamette Industries is about to formally unveil its still-to-benamed radiant barrier OSB and plywood. "We see it as an opportunity to add value," says John LeFors, v.p. of

Willamette's building materials group. "We have plenty of substrate

"Radiant barrier sheathing has experienced an annual sales growth of upwards of 507o over the past two to three years, making it possibly the

to put it on and the experience to offer a quality product."

Weyerhaeuser, the nation's second largest OSB producer (next to L-P),

fastest growing of all building material categories," says Julie Cole, mar-

currently doesn't produce such a product, but does see a need in hot,

keting manager for Louisiana-1 .1 I

Pacific's TechShield.

The product was first produced in the late 1980s by KoolPly, and L-P acquired the company in 1995. Two years later, International Paper introduced their version, Solar Board.

"We have seen tremendous growth, especially in the last 24 months," says IP's Steve Baker.

"Partly, it's because of heightened energy awareness, such as with the electricity deregulation in California.

That's a piece of it. But primarily, when folks sit down and look at the product. they decide they want it on their home. We just have to let folks know about it."

L-P's Cole similarly attributes the exploding demand to "increased ener-

gy consciousness by the American public. Also, part of it is that we and other companies have been placing more emphasis on the product because it's value-added, so margins typically are higher than on commodi-

ty products." She anticipates sales of

dry climates. Consequently, early this year Weyerhaeuser customer service centers in applicable regions, such as Southern California, began distributing L-P's TechShield.

Langboard's Quitman, Ga., OSB plant started producing Energylock radiant barrier sheathing in the late spring. "We'd about topped off what we could do with OSB," says Chuck Rigoni. "This is something else to sell, another application for OSB, and a growing market. It's a value-added product; we hope to keep it that way so it doesn't turn into a commodity."

Radiant barrier sheathing, he says, "is already established in Texas and the Southwest, but is just beginning to be used in the South and Southeast.

We see a lot of opportunity here, and we hope to grow with that. I'm excited to be selling it for the short-term, but especially for the future."

All the manufacturers admit that their products are basically the same, although in June L-P added a slight differentiation. "We patented a new NoveMeEn

substrate, either plywood or OSB, to dry much faster. That's important to the builder and homeowner because often the sheathing gets wet before the builder has a chance to install the roofing felt and shingles. The builder is supposed to let it dry. If they apply

felt and shingles before it's fully dry, there is opportunity to trap moisture.

The incising allows the moisture to acclimate through the board."

The increasing number of players sees nothing but growth. "There are

some prognosticators out there who believe that one day all new construction will have this type of product,"

IP's Baker says. "I don't know that I'd go that far, but certainly we are seeing business grow year after year.

(Using the product) just makes sense."

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FOIL-LAMINATED sheathing is providing a hot new market for OSB.

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ALL SMILES at NAWLA's Traders Market Oct. 11-13 in Dallas, Tx., due to strong, though lower altendance. (1) Tom Corrick, Steve Weekes, Kevin Rooney, Tom Meier, Chris

Newman, Brett Kelly. (8) Larry Nelson, Tom Mitchell. (9) Dennis Varn, George Pattee. (10) Graham Bishop, Calvin Biddix. (11) Steven

Wilson. (2) Vicki Onuliak, Alan Messett, Scott Driskill. (3) Brian Keefer, Bob Shepherd, Jerry Johnson. (4) Harold Lowe, Barry Hammett, Neil Nakamura. (5) Steven Sprenger, Cindy Reed, Jim Kneaper. (6) Tim McEvoy, Mike

Hagen, Rob Cook. (12) Linda Sabrowski, Alan Bott. (13) Carsten Kullik, Cornelia Wulf, Ingo Faller. (14) Chris Rubin, Doug Niklason, Dave Schiavi. (15) Danen Zwicker, David Stearns.

(16) Bob Bell, Tess Lindsey, Thom Wright. (17)

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Kris Lewis, Lee Greene Jr. (18) Don Bratcher.

(19) John Haggerty lll, Joseph Haggarty lV, John Stevenson. (20) Ben Sotuyo, Susan Fitzsimmons. (21) Marty Hawkins, Bob Fregia.

(22) Mike St. John, Eric Bjorling. (23) Ken Caylor, Kristi Elsemore, Rod Nichols. (24) Steven & Michele Tyahla. (25) Joe Castleberry, Greg Fitz.

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Wong, Lori Blake. (5) Terri Adair, Mark Dippel. (6) Brian Craig, Judy Johnston. (7) Greg & Karen

Dean Duchi, Mike Webster. (16) Danny Miller, Dave Damon, Nolan Schweikl. (17) David Haynes, Mike & John Behan, Kirk Hammond. (18) John Ferguson. (19) Bob Bretz, Joe Nealon, Billy Gunn.

(20) Dave Duncan, Ron Dye. (21) Michael Parella,

Nestor Pimentel, George Parden, Bruce Keith.

(22) David Stallcop, Jason Tulee, Sheldon Howell.

Quibell. (8) Brent Gwatney, John Long. (9) Michael Lobbett, Mike Finfer. (10) Jim Hassenstab, Angie

(23) Greg Vaudt, Rick Steers, Dave Fuhriman,

Wallert, Monte Jensen. (11) Denny McEntire,

Meryl Phillips. (24)Jim Enright, John Jayne.

Deber Dodd, Andy Augustine. (12) Ahren Spilker, Joel Hamel. Robert Hanis. (13) John Darrell, Jim Johnson. (14) Bill Malloy, Mike McKanna. (15)

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Larry Audette. (14) Dan Vincent, Parker

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Butterlield. (15) Greg Haupt, John Georgelis, Matt Weaber. (16) Dale Spencer, John Barber, Tom Payne. (17) John Brill, Ken Tennefoss.

(18) Julia & Joe Nicholson. (19) Charlie Moss,

Joe Klohs. (20) Ulrich Vohwinkel, Hans Blumenthal, Thomas Mende. (21) Chris Bailey,

Stuart Clarke. (22) Mark Griesemer. Garv Wilson, Ed List, Mark Tucker. (23) Alain Dubois, Alain Chalifour, Tom Reke. (24) Harvev Hetfeld. Mark Mitchell. Bettv Jo Carpenier, Pete Henningfeld. (25) Reed irull, Bill McGrath, Bob Dues, (More photos on nert page)

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LfVE OR MEMOREX? (Continued from nrevious three pages) At NAWLA Traddrs Market, (1) Tim Elbers stands at right of image of Len Williams on their booth. (2) Noel Pennington, Linda Priddy, Corey & Scott Thomason. (3) Steve Boyd, Nita Sisul. (4) Doug Hanson. (5) Sean Higgins, Guy Pyselman. (6) Scott Manke. (7) Claudia & Thomas Westbrook. (8) Rich Haddad. (9) Prisco DiPrizio, Scott Brown. (10) Fred MacLean, Jim Ramsey. (11) Jon Painter, Pete Krihak. (12) Brent Sobol, Bill Nugent, (13) Kevin Breen. (14) Bridget Wink, Phil Kimery. (15) Rick Hogue, Chuck Casey. (16) Don Simon, John Makuvek,

Kerlin Drake. (17) Wyatt Spann, Bill Richardson, Gary Calder. (18) Jim Funch, Keith Kersell, Chris Lynch. (19) Tim Tanner. (20) Skip Beddow, Mike Phillips, Ronald Parker. (21) Geofl Crandlemire, Greg Carter, Michael Kirkelie. (22) Scott Elston, Steve Killgore, Rita Poe, Darlene Mclntyre, Steve Webb. (23) Scott Babitt, Al Work,

Dave Coleman, (24) Mark Nizic, John Grove, Steve Getsiv, Martin Wiegard lll. (25) Julie Kerber, Larry Work.

(26) Ryan Morrison, Chris Degnan, Dusty Hammack, Josh Sammon. (27) Dorothy & Patrick Sinclair. (28) Vince De Palma, Bob Weston.

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briefs I:rlrru Gaddy Lumber, Fairburn, Ga., is

closing after 23 years; owner

Lowe's acquired two more sites in San Antonio, Tx., to build a 5th and 6th store in the city; expects an

Richard Gaddy will retire ...

early 2002 opening in Rorire, Ga.; is building in Yaldosta, Ga., with

Frayser Lumber Co., Memphis, Tn., is leaving the retail business after 50 years; owner Gary Ashley will continue the company as a contracting firm ...

au expected summer 2002 opening; is considering a return to Greenville, Ms., and is continuing to consolidate its corporate offices into a recently closed shopping mall in Wilkesboro, N.C. ...

King Lumber & Materials,

Ba*sfield, Ms., recently reopened after an electrical fire destioyed the original store this past May; the new store has an additional 2,500 sq. ft. ...

Inwe's is being sued by a couple whose daughter reportedly was thrown from a shopping cart due to a faulty wheel at its Tullahoma, Tn., store...

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Home Depot this month opens a new home center in Paris, Tx., and

Co. is closing its 1O0-year-old Planview, Tx., yard this month ...

Newbern Hardware Co., New-

bern, Tn., has been acquired by Mike & Mark Lamb, who are considering expanding into lumber ...

Appalachian Supply, East Ellijay, Ga., has been acquired by Jack Nunn and his son. Keith ...

Stroud Building Center has consolidated at its original Lebanon, Tn., location, closing its 3-year-old store on the west side of town; Bobby Stroud and Lisa Conley purchased the business from their father Jerry and uncle Larry Stroud Aug. l ...

Sells Building Supply, Pikeville, Tn., is building additional storage

facilities ...

an Expo Design Center in SW Orlando, Fl. ... Depot proposed a site in South Walton County, Fl., and agreed to buy plumbing distributor Your "other" Warehouse, Baton Rouge, La. ...

Wrorrsmrrs/trrurrcrur:rs Weyerhaeuser moved its Atlanta,

Ga., customer service center to new offices in Suwanee. Ga. ...

Interstate Plywood Corp., Mem-

phis, Tn., will relocate to larger 3,500-sq. ft. offices Dec. 1 to accommodate new telemarketing progftlms ...

Willamette Industries has beeun production at its new particlebdard plant in Bennettsville, S.C. ...

Evergreen Forest Products has shut down its sawmill in Riceboro.

Ga., laying off 70 people: the chip mill will remain open ...

Shelbvville Lumber Co., Shel-

Kerr Hardwoods, Hendersonville, Tn., liquidated after filing

wholesaling plumbing and electri-

Chapter 7 bankruptcy ...

Lowe's Cos. opens new stores this month in Waterford, Fl. (John Becher, mgr.); Rockledge, Fl. (Daniel Radwick, mgr.); Lenoir,

building a 220,040-sq. ft. hard-

N.C. (Charles Lucas, mgr.), and on

Tropical Forest Foundation has moved to new offices in Alexandria, Va. ...

cal...

Loop 410 SW in W San Antonio, Tx. (Ernesto Solis, mgr.) ...

South Lumber Co., New South Wood Preserving and New South Express ... New South Internstional will continue to operate as a wholly owned subsidiary ...

Trex Co., Winchester, Va., canceled plans to build a plastic lumber facility in Knoxville, Tn.; it is

instead considering expansion at plants in Winchester and Nv. ...

M & M Lumber,Lawrenceburg,

Tn., added a new Log-Master portable bandmill ...

Laurel Lumber Co., Laurel, Ms., recently installed a l5O-horsepower wood-fired boiler system ...

Jamo. Miami, Fl., and Custom Building Products recently opened a 5Q000-sq. ft. plant in Miami that will manufacture tile and stone products...

Rinker Materials Corp.. West Palm Beach, Fl., acquired Hanson

PLC's aggregates and concrete operations in Las Vegas ...

Premdor, after completing its

acquisition of Masonite Corp.

Smith & Sons Building Supply, Anadarko, Ok., added a new 5,000-sq. ft. retail store ...

byville,"Tn., has expanded into

New South, Inc., Myrtle Beach, S.C., has restructured; holding co.

New South Cos. will include New

Arnerican Woodmark Corp. is

wood cabinet component plant in Hazard, Ky...,

16 Burr,nrNc Pnooucrs Dretrsr NovrMsen 200'l

from International Paper Co., is changing its name to Masonite International Corp. ...

Ryobi Technolo gies. Anderson, S.C., was named Hame Depot's hardware vendor ofthe year ...

Dixie Plywood, Savannah, Ga., is distributing VJtcom's Azek PVC trimboards in the Southeast ...

Robbins hardwood flooring is now being distributed in Ga. and Al. by Southern Wholesale, Marietta, Ga., and by BPI Memphis, Tn., in Ms., Tn. and Ar. ...

L & W Suppty has begun using

ChanneLinx's eLinkTM e-commerce platform ...

New Web site: G.R. Morris & Associates. Fort Worth, Tx.. www. gr-morTls.com ...

Housing starts in Sept. (latest figures) rose 2Vo to 1.574 million ... single family starts climbed l% to 1.268 million; multi-family was at e rate of 270,000 for 5+ units ...

building permits fell3Vo to an annual pace of 1.571 million.

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Architectural Woodwork Institute - Nov. 15-17, 49th annual meeting/convention, Park Plaza Hotel, Boston, Ma.; (703)

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Southern Building Material Association - Nov. 7, engineered wood products seminar, Nashville, Tn.; Nov. 8, engineered wood products seminar, Comfort Inn Convention Center, Statesville, N.C.; Nov. 8, yard foreman seminar, Richmond, Va.; (704) 376-1503.

Mid-America Lumbermens Association - Nov. 8, employee appraisal workshop, Best Western Saddleback Inn, Oklahoma City, Ok.; (800) 7 47 -6529.

Home Improvement Industry Presidents Council - Nov. 8-9, annual conference, Scottsdale , Az.: (847) 480-7 l7 | .

North American Building Material Distribution Association Nov. 8-10, annual convention, Atlanta Hilton & Towers, Atlanta, Ga.; (888) 747-7862.

Construction Suppliers Association - Nov. 10-13, dealer roundtable, Merry Acres, Albany, Ga; (770) 751-6373.

Southern Building Material Association - Nov. L3, engineered wood products seminar, Richmond,Va.; Nov. 14, yard foreman seminar, Historic Vance Hotel, Statesville, N.C.; Nov. 15, engineered wood products seminar, Charlotte, N.C.; (704) 376-1503.

International Mass Retail Association - Nov. 13-16, store planning, design & merchandising conference & expo, Disney's Contemporary Resort, Orlando, Fl.; (703) 841-2300.

High Performance Selling Video Broadcast - Nov. 14, Little Rock, Ar.; Charlotte, N.C.; Richmond, Va.; Nashville, Tn.; Elizabethtown, Ky.; Tulsa, Ok., and Jacksonville, Orlando and West Palm Beach, Fl.; (800)747-6529.

Wood & Wood Products and Custom Woodworking Business - Nov. 16-17, woodworking expo & conference, Convention Center, Portland, Or.; (888) 903-9663.

National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association - Nov. 2415, fall meeting, Peabody Hotel, Memphis, Tn.; (9Ol) 5265016.

Wallace Hardware Co., Inc. - Nov. 27-29, winter show,

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North American Wholesale Lumber Association - Nov. 29, regional sales training workshop, Drawbridge Inn & Convention Center, Cincinnati, Oh.; (800) 527-8258.

Michael Weinig Inc. - Nov.30-Dec. 1, open house, Mooresville, N.C.; (704) 799-0100.

D:cmrrn International Mass Retail Association - Dec. 3-4, tax execu-

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Center for Forest Products Marketing & Management - Dec. 5-6, advanced selling skills seminar, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.; (540) 231-587 6.

National Association of Women in Construction - Dec. 6, chapter meeting, Austin, Tx.; (512) 476-5534.

Mid-America Lumbermens Association - Dec. 7, Seven Secrets of the Sales Superstars seminar, Holiday Inn Airport, Little Rock, Ar.; (800) 74"1-6529.

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Instead of a regional buying show, the Mid-America Lumbermens Asso-

tive and social activities in their respective states. Missouri and

chairman Billy Plyler, John Plyler

ciation now will stage separate state meetings focused on education and

Kansas already had such committees.

networking.

The MLA board of directors elected to end the 113-year run of the

includes Alan Clark, Clark's Building

Oklahoma committee members include Freddie Baker, Yukon Door & Plywood, Yukon; Larry Johnson, Marlow Lumber Co., Marlow; Mike Kennedy, T.H. Rogers Lumber Co., Edmond; Tom Watson, Morrow-Gill

MLA Expo in Kansas City, Mo., due to declining attendance. "Like all other associations, we've had to rethink the way markets are done," said Leroy Davenport, MLA regional mgr. for Arkansas and Oklahoma.

"We've always promoted (the Expo) as a buying show; we can't do that anymore. Dealers seem to be doing most of their buying at the buying

Arkansas's new state committee

Materials, Hot Springs; David Churchman, Churchman Building Center, Newport; John Davis, Whit

Davis Lumber Co., Jacksonville; Rodney Persons, Davis Lumber Co.,

Stuttgart; Roger Clemmons, Davis

Discount Building Materials, Texarkana; Ron Caldwell, Caldwell

Home Center, Glenwood.

Lumber Co., Sand Springs; Jerry Henry, Mill Creek Lumber, Tulsa, and chairman Brett Reeves. chairman.

Chelsea Lumber & Hardware, Chelsea.

group and co-op shows."

Individual state meetings will

encourage more local participation and, while featuring tabletop exhibits,

will stress education and camaraderie over buying.

State meetings will be held March 8-9 in Little Rock, Ar., and April 2627 in Shawnee, Ok. Already-planned

winter meetings in Missouri in January and in Kansas in late February will be expanded to state meetings.

The meetings are being organized

by state committees, which will oversee all MlA-related business, legisla-

iotion Southern Building Material Association, Florida Building Material Associa-

tion, Kentucky Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association. MidAmerica Lumbermens Association and eight other regional associations are sponsoring a Nov. 14 video broadcast of the

training program "High Performance Selling."

Led by Don Hutson, the three-hour class will be broadcast live via satellite to

more than 40 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, including Charlotte, N.C.; Richmond, Va.; Nashville, Tn.; Elizabethtown, Ky.; Little Rock, Ar.; Tulsa, Ok.. and Jacksonville, Orlando and West Palm Beach, Fl. Designed for inside and outside sales reps and sales managers, the program will

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Scott Elston. (2) Jenine & Buford Price, Jim McGhin. (3) King & Lovie Cole (4) Judy Denson, Mary Ann Lindberg. (5) Larry Lewis, J-ennifer & Chick Cole, Wanda Lewis. (6) Don MacHarg, Mike George, Steve Barth (7) Jim Langdale, Harley Langdale Jr., Karl Lindberg, Richard Kleiner. (8) John & Lisa Barber. (9) Frankie Anthony Sr., Clary Anthony Sr, (10) Claire & Ruth Vermedahl. (11) Sue & Dave Mason.

(12) Bobbie & Betly Rivers (13) Renee & Jay Galloway, John Hammack. (14) Carole & William Pooser, David Haddock (15) Jeannie Brodie, Tom Jones. (16) Chip & Susan Harrigan, Michelle & Patrick Harrigan. (17) Bill& Debbie Parks (18) Jim Kaake, Ron Coker, Jerry Norris. (19) Digges Morgan. Edward Galt. Walt Wehrmann, (20) Clary "Mark" Anthony Jr., Mary Williams, Linda Maples.

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A I-THOUGH many other industry groups cancelled or -{a.posl1'rtrrretl theil Scptcrtrber events. Sor.rthcrn Furest Products Association decicled to -so on u,ith its annual meeting. thcnred "Conipeting fi)f the Future."

Despitc aboLrt t\\'o dozen cancellations, the Sept. 22-25 event in Savarrnah. Ga.. clre.,v r.norc than l-50 industrl,, representalir c\. \p()t.l\c\ arttl gueslr.

The boarcl proposed the new slatc ol'officers fur 2001. including chairman Clayton Barns. Willantette Industries. vice chairrnan Chip Harrigan. Harri!r.an Lumben trersurcr Art McGowen. Intcrnational Papcr'. and irnmediate past chairman Ste"e Anthonr'. Bearden Lunrbcr'. Karl Lindberg

will continue as president and Lionel Landry as secretary.

As well, improvements were approved for Expo 2003, such as a new Wednesday through Friday schedule (June 2628) and a stronger focus on engineered wood products and

international visitors and exhibitors.

Sawmill safety awards were presented to (division one) Lampe & Malphrus Lumber Co., Smithfield, N.C.; (division two) Anthony Forest Products, Atlanta, Tx., and (division three) a l0-way tie between nine Georgia-Pacific mills and Willamette Industries, Zwolle. La.

SFPA SUPPORTERS (continued from

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and productivity of its timberlands as a fundamental management objective.

Today, the company manages over 5.6 million acres in the United States, over 32 million acres in Canada (most in long-term timber licenses from the

government), and almost 500,000 acres in the Southern Hemisphere.

But much has changed over the past hundred years. In the early decades, forest landowners such as Weyerhaeuser relied on unmanaged,

managed forestry IZNOWN throushout North AA*"ri.u as a lOd-year-old busi-

the foundation for the company's sub-

sequent growth, making possible today's integrated production and

ness and a member of the Fortune 200,

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timber company. Weyerhaeuser is trees. Acres and acres, spreading for

marketing of lumber, structural panels, engineered wood products and paper products.

Now, more than a century after its

miles through the mountains and valleys of the Pacific Northwest.

original 900,000-acre purchase in

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Washington state, Weyerhaeuser continues to protect and enhance the value

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natural forests to meet demand.

Beginning in the 1930s, the company began the first stages of sustainable forest management, protecting their lands from fire and other natural disasters, and improving reforestation techniques so that trees could be managed renewably.

In the 1960s, the company began

its "high yield forestry" program, using state-of-the-art science to ensure successful reforestation and improve tree growth. New challenges arrived over the past several decades-from protecting fish and wildlife to meeting

customer expectations for certified products to competition for non-wood substitutes such as steel.

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other products. Fortunately,

Weyerhaeuser has a long history of scientific research and innovation, and as public and customer expectations have evolved, we have improved our ability to respond."

Weyerhaeuser manages its forests to increase the quality and volume of wood produced as well as to protect

valuable natural resources. Forest A [}ivhion of lLH. lloze (o

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wood substitutes, particularly steel and

concrete. "To counter the efforts of the steel industry, the wood products

industry in the United States and Canada is jointly sponsoring a wood-

achievement. Our Western

promotion campaign emphasizing to

Timberlands organizations in

consumers that wood is both a renew-

Washington and Oregon-l.9 million acres-were successfully audited and will be certified. To our knowledge, that's the largest block of private timberlands to be concurrently certified in

able resource and an environmentally

preferred, energy-efficient building material.

"I believe we're now at a point

where the public and our customers can have confidence that managed forests can be both highly productive and able to provide the multiple benefits that are essential to societv."

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ROCK SOLID: Cultured Stone, a division of Owens Corning, opened a 200,000-sq. ft. stone veneer manufacturing plant in Chester County, S.C. Above, two ol the nearly 300 employees insoect stones at the new $30 million facilitv.

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Department of Energy have dedicated an energy efficient house a few blocks from the boyhood home of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in Atlanta, Ga. The "I Have a Dream House" is designed to use 577o less energy for heating and cooling than comparable area houses. Its design was based on "whole-house" systems engineering.

The walls were factory built with foam insulation sandwiched between layers of OSB. In addition, the walls,

roof and floor use structural insulated panels. These changes tightened the

building envelope, which allowed builders to downsize the heating and cooling equipment. Further energy

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The 1,565-sq. ft. home originally served as APA's "Behind the Walls" show home at the February 2001 Interna-tional Builders Show.

The house was recently sold to a family relocating from California. The

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Jim Rothe has joined TALPX as national

onqls

sales director-enterprise solutions.

Gary Christiansen has joined Adams Lumber as a trader.

Jimmy Alexander has been named v.p. of human resources for Ace Hardware

Barry Flood is now v.p.-sales at Rocky

Catherine Meyer is now mgr. of Mid-

Top Wood Preservers, Rocky Mount,

Va. He succeeds David Woody, who

State Building Supply, Murfreesboro, Tn., according to Mark Thessin, who

has left the company.

acquired the business in April.

Aubra Anthony, Jr., has been elected president and c.e.o. of Anthony Forest Products, El Dorado, Ar. He succeeds

John Lee Anthony (see p. 32), who

Tom Lakeman, ex-Professional Forest Products, is now mgr. of Kent Logistics, Statesville, N.C., a new reload opened by Kent Lumber Co.

passed away Oct. 5. Russ D. Anthony

Charles O'Brien is the new mgr. at

has been elected executive v.p. New

Harbin Lumber Co., Athens, Ga. F. David Peters, ex-Georiga Pacific, has

directors include: John L. Anthony Jr.; Lynda J. Anthony, v.p. for human resources, safety & environment; Mike Giles, v.p. of sales; Kerlin Drake, v.p. of marketing, and Roger Landes, sec-

joined Great Southern Wood

est in Affordable Ace Hardware,

Preserving, Abbeville, Al., as general mgr. in Conyers, Ga. He succeeds Bob Worfel, who has transferred to Abbeville after 14 years in Conyers.

Billy Reed, ex-Birmingham International and McKinney Lumber, has joined the

Maynardville, Tn., to partner Darrell

brokerage division sales staff of

retary and legal counsel.

Paul Alford has retired and sold his inter-

Snapp.

Dewey Evans, Dixie Plywood, Savannah, Ga., has transferred to West Palm Beach, Fl., as branch mgr.

David Newcombe has rejoined Causeway Lumber Co., Fort Lauderdale, Fl., as c.o.o. He was formerly with the company as its c.f.o. Rob Callahan is the new human resources director and Ernest Rinaldi is the new steel dept. mgr.

Ralph Del Valle, ex-Robbins Manufacturing and Builders 1st Choice, has joined the marketing and sales staff at Rt.4l Mfg., Spring Hill, Fl. Patrick and Susan Pellet are now managing Twin Rivers Supply, Big Sandy, Tn.

John Peeler has joined ECMD, North Wilkesboro, N.C., as quality management coordinator.

Mark Ward has rejoined Moores Building Supply, Knoxville, Tn., as inside sales coordinator.

Stringfellow Lumber Co., Birmingham, Al. Eddie White, Bay Springs, Ms., is now repping exclusively for Stringfellow's brokerage division.

Curtis Haugen, ex-Intemational Paper, is

new to sales at Gilman Building

Products Co.. Yulee. Fl.

Al Jewel is the new mgr. of Wickes Lumber, Jackson, Tn.

Eric Jones has been promoted to co-mgr. at 84 Lumber, Falling Creek, Va. New

mgr trainees include Jason Crane,

Jim Stuckey is new to Diversified Wood Products' Daphne, Al., import/export

office. Tawana Parker transferred to the same office.

Tracy McFaddin is the new store mgr. at Lowe's, North Knoxville, Tn. Tonette Powers is paint dept. mgr. at the new Port Arthur. Tx.. location.

Beth Bryant has transferred to Home

Madison, Tn., as store mgr.

Scott Hoover is now Southeast product specialist for Pilkington North America.

Kevin Kaulfus has been appointed regional mgr. for Wilsonart, Houston, Tx. Eric Barnes has been promoted to general

Kathryn McAuley is now v.p.-investor

mgr. of distribution at Interior Pro-

relations.

ducts, Brunswick, Ga. John Hamacher

Greg Trail has transferred to Idaho Timber Corp.'s Fort Worth, Tx., branch as gen. mgr. Norm Renaud is new to sales. Glen Ross and Kirk Rentschler have joined sales in Lake City, Fl. Mike Reid, ex-Georgia Pacific, has joined

McKinney Lumber, Sheffield, Al., as sales mgr. for non-traditional products.

Kevin Rupert is new to sales at Vaughn Lumber Co., Knoxville, Tn.

owners of Mungus-Fungus Forest Products. Climax. Nv.

Door Exporter Expands Luvrpol, a Spanish exporter of interior and exterior doors, recently expanded its sales office in Miami, Fl., hoping to expand further into the U.S. U.S. sales rep Carlos Ramos said his company has been exporting to the

U.S. for the last nine years, but feels now is the time for greater growth.

Luvpor- specializes in red oak and sapele-mahogany and has I million sq. ft. of indoor production facilities along with 14,300 sq. ft. of drying opera-

tions. Current production capacity is

integrated with ISO 9001 and ISO 9002, feature just-in-time production systems and have the green seal of the

Michael Cain has been promoted to mgr. of the store's pro sales dept.

Kristy Doyle has transferred to

ceeds him as v.p. and treasurer, and

Atlanta, Ga.

Sue Yablind is the new legal advisor to Hugh Mungus and Freddy Fungus,

Monroe, Ga.

Weyerhaeuser's Suwanee, Ga., customer service center. Dennis Lentz has been named branch mgr. in Memphis, Tn. Fred Probst is now area general

Richard J. Taggart has been promoted

Business Development Center for his

business, Sutton's Ace Hardware,

29,000 doors per month.

Depot, Memphis, Tn., as store mgr.

to v.p.-finance; Jeffery W. Nitta suc-

distribution division of Bostik Findley.

Clyde Sutton, Sr., 74, accepted the Minority Retail Firm of the Year Award from the Atlanta Minority

Culpeper, Va.; Keith Taylor, Lynchburg, Va., and John King,

Alan Moody is the new sales mgr. at

mgr. for the Oklahoma City, Ok., region. At Federal Way, Wa., Hq.,

Corp.

Edward Bilger has been appointed mgr. of engineering for the construction and

is the new store fixture division sales mgr., Michele "Missy" Perkins is new

to sales and customer support for the eastern region at the Louisville, Ky., office, and v.p. of engineering and manufacturing Tom Phillips is now overseeing OEM accounts in addition to his regular duties.

Debbie L. Cohen is the new c.e.o. at the Forest Stewardshio Council.

The European facilities are fully

FSC, plus ISO 14001 certification.

Hard-To-Treat Decking OK'ed A proposed decking standard that allows diminished treatment of thin sapwood species was approved by the

American Wood-Preservers' Associa-

tion's T-2 (Lumber & Timber) subcommittee meeting.

If finalized, the standard would per-

mit difficult-to-treat species to be treated with reduced penetration and lower assay zone requirements, and no incising restrictions. According to the Southern Forest Products Association,

"This so-called 'shell' or 'envelope' treatment raises numerous concerns regarding the serious risk of premature wood failures, inappropriate applications, and the subsequent loss of consumer confidence in all treated products."

The proposed standard is now eligible for the next level of approval with-

in the AWPA voting procedures.

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Texas Dealer Doubles In Size Lampasas Builders Mart, Lampasas, Tx., has reopened their newly expanded hardware store and lumberyard.

The new facility stands next to the old 1930s-era building that was leveled to make room for a 25,000-sq. ft. parking lot.

The $500,000 expansion brings the size of the new hardware showroom to 10,000 sq. ft., more than doubling the size of the former space.

In addition, Builders Mart will be joining the Ace Hardware franchise to

was the installation of a Optimil band

mill for primary breakdown, coupled with Perceptron scanning and optimization technology aimed at fiber recovery and use.

overhead costs by manufacturing the same volume of products from three

fewer plants," said c.e.o. Mark S. Alsentzer.

The move, along with the closure

Mgr. David West noted that the

of two resin processing plants, will

additions are centered on responding to changes in the marketplace. "We're able to plug in data we get from sales,

eliminate 140 jobs and save the company about $5 million annually.

and then let the Perceptron equipment

L-P Braces For Recession Louisiana-Pacific has decided upon a variety of measures to cut costs by $30 million annually as the

look at the log we're inputting and calculate how the best value can be achieved from them," he said.

"upgrade the way we do business,"

The mill, last updated in 1993, is currently running l0-hour shifts, producing an estimated 36,000 bd. ft. of

reports gen. mgr. Roland Schaub.

lumber per day.

Owner Charlie Brown expects the new store to have almost double the old store's capacity with the addition of the lawn and garden and house-

U.S. Plastic To Close 3 Plants

to eliminate 160 mid-to-high level

U.S. Plastic Lumber Corp., Boca Raton, Fl., is expected to close three manufacturing plants by the end of

corporate jobs by the end of the year.

wares departments.

U.S. slides toward a recession.

The actions will include facility closures, wage freezes, selling of some assets, exiting the pulp business and job cuts. There are already plans

Chairman and c.e.o Mark Suwyn said, "These actions are absolutely

Schaub also expects to add two full-time employees this fall. They will join a current staff of 14 full-time

the year.

essential given the uncertainties of the

Along with plants in California and Maryland, the company will close its

and three part-time workers.

Trenton, Tn., location.

Operations from the closed facilities are expected to be switched to existing plants in Chicago and Ocala, Fl. The company is seeking ISO 9000 certification for both facilities.

"We will reduce our fixed and

building products markets."

Asked if any specific plants had been earmarked for closure, spokesperson Kelly Stoner said, "No decision has been made yet. We are cur-

Willamette Upgrades Sawmill Willamette Industries has complet-

ed an upgrade of its Dodson, La., sawmill.

The major focus of the upgrade

rently evaluating all our operations."

The current reductions are in addi-

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Flooring Mill Gets Second Life Lumber Liquidators, Colonial Heights, Va., recently reopened a Lynchburg, Va., house and truck flooring mill.

Flooring firm Burruss' Lynchburg mill closed in Oct. 2000, laying off 300 workers. Lumber Liquidators originally bought the mill during ensuing bankruptcy proceedings.

The company has now begun manufacturing house flooring that it plans to sell under its Mill Direct brand. The truck flooring division is scheduled to reopen next year.

Former Bumrss mgr. Fred Burton and his wife, Linda, manage the new on-site Lumber Liquidators store.

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If you're a lumber and building products retailer, and these images have kept you up too many nights, then Long Beach, Ca.-based small business consultant Bob Phibbs has some hope for you.

"Chain stores are continuing to dominate the scene," he said. "But more people, at the same time, are willing to give the independents a chance."

Phibbs, author of You Can Compete!, a book designed to manage small business concerns in the face of chain store proliferation, has helped more than 100 small businesses come up with competitive new strategies.

He emphasizes that small retailers have an upperhand because they can react quicker to the economy and stress customer service and product knowledge.

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The recent success of small, independent stores in pedestrian-friendly areas like Pasadena and Belmont Shores, Ca., has attracted the attention of the big box executives and, according to Phibbs, there are three important points to protecting yourself.

The store's physical appearance is primary. "The most valuable part of the store is the first third, that's as far as most people go into a store," he said. "You need to have the best, brightest and newest merchandise out there in front."

The second line of defense is seeing employees as your most important asset. "For any and every business, the number one problem right now is personnel, " he stressed.

"You want people to talk about the product and develop a relationship, and instead you get people who are impatient behind the counters." Phibbs recommended that employers institute a system of rewards for employees who demonstrate excellent customer service skills.

Finally, Hibbs said that if the first two sreps are followed, a retailer can then begin with a competitive marketing strategy. "The myth of marketing is that if you bring enough bodies in, it will work. But the problem is people aren't coming back," Phibbs noted. "You don't want to bring more bodies into a place if they're not going to get great service, because marketing is a matter of steps to remind people of the good time they had with you."

Phibbs said mailing lists and handouts with catchy

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roducts Two Ways To Hammer A lightweight framing hammer with an option to change striking faces is new from Vaughan &

A Lumber Umbrella Laminated veneer lumber with a moisture resistant protective coating is

new from Willamette

Bushnell Manufacturinq Co.

Industries.

StrucLam is protected

with a green pigmented

acrylic latex emulsion that is blended with wax emulsion to protect wood from absorbing or losing moisture.

The coating is said to reduce the water uptake and

absorption rate by over 90%.

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The Batt House An insulation batt that has been designed for 9' high walls is new from Johns Manville.

update ERP information online in real-time. [t also contains many of the eSales Center capabilities available over the Internet.

Ti-Tech is ergonomically designed with a titanium head. The forged steel caps provide an option of a milled or smooth finished striking face with a free floating pin to minimize shock at impact.

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One Tough Decking Hollow composite decking and

Red Cedar Options Weyerhaeuser has introduced a

railing material that reportedly won't crack. waro or rot is available from Kadant Composites.

line of western red cedar products that includes decking, siding, timbers and yardscapes.

Cr,nanONe comes in four grade categories: premium clear, performance clear, premium knotty, and performance knotty.

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Instant Fencing!

Pre-packaged PVC fencing kits that are said to offer quick and easy

installation are new from L.B.

Plastics.

Each Sheerline kit comes with a

The batt is 105"xl5" and reported-

l6' section and standard 6' posts.

ly fits snugly into wall cavities,

They are available in privacy with lattice, semi-privacy and post and rail

increasing the home's energy efficiency.

systems.

It comes faced or unfaced and with rating values ofR-ll, 13, 15 and 19.

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Geodeck comes in three plank

Salesmen Phone Home

materials: traditional (S4S), tongue & groove, and heavy-duty commercial.

It is made from durable recycled plas-

Palm OS designed to access company distribution software or e-business inlormation from any location.

Bizlinx Mobile allows users to

tic and natural fibers.

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wall and wood.

Plaswall reportedly resists dents, dings, corrosion and rust damage. It

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Grooving On Plywood Georgia-Pacific's GP

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Plus Plywood Sturdi-I-Floor now features

Wall PanelWarrior A uPVC wall panel from Rulon

and

impact load tests to verify building code compliance.

can be cleaned with a damp cloth or

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A trim head screw created specifically for use with composite building products is new from PAM Fastening

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The screw comes in silver kylan or stainless steel and does not require

pre-drilling for most applications.

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The Sound Of Studs A multi-tool stud finder that emits a progressive audible sound along with LEDs that illuminate stud edges is new from GB Instruments.

The Audible Stud Seeker detects studs in drywall, plywood, and paneling or flooring up to 3/4" thick.

It features a built-in scribe and bubble level.

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Door Decor On Display A three-quarter oval mahogany door that reportedly won't split due to contraction and expansion is new from Royal Mahogany Products.

The door features arched mouldings at the top and bottom that are raised up l-114" to frame a decorative

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The Path ls Clear A new bucket attachment from Gradall is said to clean aisles and

glass center.

It also has matching three-quarter length sidelites and a half-circle tran-

The Clear Path material bucket is

102" wide and has a light material capacity of l-l/4 cubic yards. It is designed for use with the G6-42A and G642P material handler models.

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HandTruckPak features pockets and panels for tools, clip boards, work orders. etc.

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bock cover ond sending the

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Sterling has introduced tub and

shower doors that reportedly can be installed in less than 10 minutes with only an Allen wrench.

Finesse doors come with brass, silver or white frames and have a fiveyear warTanty.

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Greener MDF Panels

SierraPine Ltd. has introduced a line of no-added

formaldehyde MDF panel products.

Narrow-Minded Lift Truck

A lift truck designed to

operate in aisles as nilTow as 54" is new from Drexel Industries.

The SwingMast Model SLT-30 is a 36-volt electric

truck with a 3,000-lb. lifr ing capacity. It operates as a front loading vehicle for general plant activity with palletized loads and as a side carrier for long loads such as pipes and tubes.

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Medex, Medex NC, Medex II and Medite FR contain l00%o recovered and recycled wood fiber and are manufac-

A Staple Of The Industry

tured using polyurea resin instead of urea-formaldehyde.

The panels are designed for indoor high moisture areas, fire rated applications and in standard non-structural applications.

A new stapling

tacker from Stanley-

Bostich features a

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leaf spring drive sys-

tem to reduce coil

and requires less force to drive staples

Enter With Style

A steel entry door with a three panel configuration, two rectangular bottom panels, and a22"x48" archtop panel is new from Premdor.

flush.

The PC2000 features a stainless steel

The embossed door features a core of solid polyurethane and a triple-contact bottom sweep for an

AntiJam magazine for increased durability and a urethane,

energy efficiency rating of R-15.

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shock-reducing

bumper to consistently set staples.

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Contain Yourself!

A reusable, durable plywood container for shipping dry or liquid goods is new from Riverside Forest Products.

StrongBoxx features interlocking construction, and reportedly assembles and disassembles in less than a minute without tools.

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The Stapler Strikes Back

A l6-gauge medium crown stapler that shoots 5/8" to 2" long staples is available from Spotnails.

The Striker designed for applications in plywood wall XS76/8650 is

sheathing, floor

underlayment and

millwork door

jambs among others.

It features a

360" exhaust, an ergonomic rubber grip and a quickclear nose.

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Nail Guard

Stuck On You A non-staining, waterproof and

Simpson Strong-Tie's new nail stopper is said to prevent nails from piercing water pipes and electrical .{

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laminate gypsum board to gypsum board, and bond gypsum board to concrete or block walls.

It comes in a light tan color and is available in 10.5 oz. and 29 oz. cartridges.

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Your House's Back Up A fiber cement backerboard approved for vinyl and other resilient

and 2" sizes.

The tub-

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Balmer Studios has introduced the new Madrid niche to its line of polymer wall niches.

The niche weighs I I lbs. and mea-

sures 32.25"x15.5". It is waterproof and can be used inside or outside the

1.6 lbs. per sq. ft. and comes in 4'x4' sizes that when cut in half,

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uolres John Lee Anthony, 60, president, c.e.o. and director, Anthony Forest Products, El Dorado, Ar., died of cancer Oct. 5 in Tilden, Tx.

A native of El Dorado, Anthony was a past director of the American Forest & Paper Association and also a

two-time president of the American Institute of Timber Construction.

John Choate Burke,75, retired president and c.e.o. ofthe now defunct

Smith-Haggard Lumber Co., Lexington, Ky., died Aug. 16.

A native of Lexington, Burke was the president of the Kentucky Lumber

Boise Gascade To Be "Boise" Boise Cascade will re-brand itself next year, going by the name of

trying to get away from anything we

"Boise" alone.

when the Boise Payette Lumber Co., Boise. Id.. and the Cascade Lumber

The decision is expected to take place in the spring of 2002, with the name change appearing on most products and marketing materials.

For legal and financial trading, the

corporation will keeps its full name.

"The overriding reason for the change is to have a visual presentation that does a better job of telling what

the company is," said company

spokesman Mike Moser.

Moser added that most employees

and customers already refer to the company as "Boise."

Some industry analysts have suggested the name change is an attempt

do today," he said.

The company was founded in 1957

Co., Yakima, Wa., merged.

Flooring Group Ups Training The National Oak Flooring Manufacturer's Association has established an education committee designed to

educate and train member mill employees.

The committee, chaired by Beth

Maxwell, Maxwell Hardwood

Flooring, Monticello, Ar., and John Jackson, Cumberland Lumber and Manufacturing, McMinnville, Tn., will provide training in production techniques and grading regulations.

Association in 1966.

He was also a past president of the

to distance the company from its forest products image, which recently has been under increasing scrutiny by

They will seek to improve on current grader training with the use of multi-media technologies and new

Central Kentucky Retail Lumber

& Building Material Dealers

environmental activists.

bilingual resources.

Dealers Association and the bluegrass chapter of the Association of General Contractors of America.

Moser denied the decision was a reaction to environmentalists. "We're very proud of our heritage. We're not

has been translated into Spanish and a video accompaniment is in production.

Lowe's Energy Efficiency 101 Lowe's hosted a series of nation-

I'd like to see them take a higher percentage of beetle-damaged wood than they've been taking," he said. The

wide clinics last month designed to instruct do-it-yourselfers on how to cut energy costs and keep houses warm during the winter.

The clinics were held Saturdays in October on topics such as storm door installation, home insulation, and weather stripping windows and doors.

The classes were part of a consumer education campaign that included the

distribution of a l2-p. magazine on energy efficiency in the home and

state forestry commission has reported that only 5Vo of infested wood has been salvaged.

Norbord, which has a pressed board mill in Laurens County, S.C., has been

So far this year the southern pine beetle has killed three million pine trees in western South Carolina as authorities warn of further infestation across the state next year.

The infestation, which is the worst since the late 1970s, has forced state forester Bob Schowalter to declare a state forest disaster. Native to South

Carolina, southern pine beetles are about the size of a rice grain and eat away at the moisture rich layers within the trees, making them less marketable to sawmills.

To date, $46 million worth of trees have been killed in South Carolina

alone. Schowalter has urged timber producers to process infested trees if at all possible. "On the industry side,

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"We've established this new committee to ensure our member mills have access to necessary training," said NOFMA executive director Stan Elberg.

All NoFMA-sponsored programs are for member personnel only.

"buying (bugged wood) all along, but this is all starting to pick up now," says woodlands mgr. Virgil Wall.

Other southern states, such as Kentucky and Tennessee, are also struggling with pine beetle outbreaks.

weekend d-i-y projects.

Beetles Killing S.C. Pines

NOFMA's grader training manual

Man Falls lnto Lumber Barn A 43-year-old intruder fell through a skylight at Smith Lumber Co., Brownsville, Tn., dropping 25 feet onto a parked flatbed truck.

Employees reporting to work at 7 a.m. found Brian Curtis Pinson unconscious and bleeding inside the company's locked lumber barn.

Police believe Pinson made a ramp

of lumber and climbed onto the roof

Aug. 9. He told officers he was attempting to get out of the rain after

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being abandoned by friends.

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Owner Fox Smith said there was a blood trail that ran 50 ft. through the barn. It is believed Pinson hit his head

Smithfield, R.I.

on a forklift during the fall.

After being hospitalized, Pinson was arrested on charges of vandalism, burglary and possessing a crack pipe.

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Bill Crossman. (7) Loren Forshaw, Sande Lavino, Dennis Hayward. (8) Tom

Gardiner, Michael Logsdon. (9)Tom Fitzgerald, Ken, Kathy & Keith Laughlin.

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