Home Center Show Highlights

The latest lumber and building products, as well as hardware, millwork and other home improvenrent products, will be displayed at the l99l National Home Center Show. March 24-26 aI Chicago's McCormick Place.

Highlights of some of the products to be shown:

Louisiana-Pacific: gypsum wallboard and l-joists, a high perfornrance alternative to wide dinrension lumber.

Burton Woodworks: pvc lattice.

Reflectix, Inc.: reflective insulation with pre-formed flattened edges that hold staples securely.

Phoenix Millwork & MfC., Inc.: a six ft. basswood or oak rail.

ODL Inc.: oak and nrahogany exterior entrydoor systenrs with decorative glass patterns in slab and prehung models.

Jarrett,Inc.: true-divided or single-light insulated aluminuntclad, prefi nished windows.

Ply-Mould Corp.: prefinished tongue & groove planking; white washed oak look prefinished moulding' knocked down shelving systent.

Abitibi Price Corp.: l/2" hardboard with a fusion finish; interior entryway door trim kit.

Leslie-Locke Inc.: wood framed roof windows with hardwood curbs, Low E glass, aluminunt step flashing and double-sealed marine glazing.

American Lock Co.: a complete nraximunr outdoor security program.

Estwing Mfg.Co.: fiberglasshandled hammers with vinyl grips.

General Tool Mfg. Co. Inc.: woodworking measuring and marking kit.

Skil Corp.: plate joiner kit; extra power in-line cordless screwdriver.

Macklanburg-Duncan: waterbased, environmentally safe adhesives that clean up with soap and water.

Standard Tar Products Co., Inc.: a polyurethane base, interior wood finish.

Red Devil Inc.: a real wood veneer in cedar, cherry, walnut and oak with a laminated backing. And an entire pavillion in the North Hall will showcase products from 16 manufacturers from the People's Republic of China. Organized by the Chinese Consul for Participation in International Trade, the exhibit will feature mainly hardlines. The exhibit is believed to be a first in this industry.

These are a few of the thousands of products to be displayed by more than 1000 exhibitors including 100 first time vendors. The Showcase of Profits in Windows, Doors & Millwork will be presented for the first time in conjunction with the National Sash & Door Jobbers Association. Several educational programs and the Home Improvement University also are new.

Speakers during the show will include futurist/author Alvin TofIIer and sportscaster Terry Bradshaw.