BIG OR SMALL,LONG OR TALL

Our buildings fulfill their purpose well whether they are a simple utilitaiian shed or an enclosed multipurpose structure. ^

The spacious building under construction (top) illustrates clearly the quality we add at all stages of construction as'well as our ability to build to suit the specific needs of our customers' -

The basic saw sheds (right) which we constructed in record time for P.R.O.D. Wholesale at San Leandro, Ca., are purpose-built to satisfy the customer's requirements efficiently and economically'

W" catt satisfy your unique building needs, too, with efficiency and integrity. Call us today for superior service at a reasonable cost'

Hwy. 99 W. one mile south of Williams, Ca.95987

P. O. Box 837

(916) 473-5381

EMPLOYERS who close plants have hbecome victims of the latest fad in worker's comp-the mass filing of claims. "These arevague pleadings, and few are supported by real medical evidence," says Richard Kelly, a San Francisco attorney who is representing General Motors Corporation.

GM has had 1,200 worker's comp claims filed due to plant closures at Fremont and Southgate and expects as many as 2,500. Other companies that have closed facilities and experienced a large number of post-layoff worker's comp claims include: Firestone-1,500 claims; Goodyear-50O claims; Spreckels-40O claims; Max Factor-265 claims; and Bethlehem Steel-600 claims.

The employees are filing for benefits based on cumulative trauma. A repetitive or cumulative trauma is a disability that develops over time rather than from one specific accident or injury. The large volume of claims being filed will increase the backlog in the worker's comp delivery system, causing a slowdown that does a grel;t injustice to employees with bona fide claims.

Employers report that employees are solicited through their unions to receive free medical exams, These exams usually take place at the union hall or in a mobile medical van. Records indicate that one physician gave 4l medical exams in one day and is charging the employer $1,000 per exam. Claims allege vision, hearing, lung and orthopedic problems.

Once a business has been flooded with worker's compensation claims, employers report to the State Chamber of Commerce that the employees attorney approaches the employer regarding a lump sum settlement.

Since medical/legal costs of such a large number of claims can expose the employer to enormous costs, the attorney representing the employees offers to settle all claims in mass for an amount that may be less than the potential liability if the employer handled each claim individually.

Utah Distributor's 25th

Diehl Lumber Products, Inc., a Salt Lake City, Ut., building materials distributor, celebrated its 25th anniversary with 300 dealers from the Intermountain states attending an open house and buying show.

Products of 25 manufacturers were displayed. A buffet luncheon was served. Many prizes were awarded including a grand prize which will take Rulon Miller of J.B. Home Center, West Jordan, Ut., and his wife on a free trip to Hawaii.

A family managed company, Diehl Lumber Products is headed by Warren C. Diehl, founder and chairman of the board, emeritus; Lawrence C. Diehl, president and chairman of the board; Terry C. Diehl, v.p. and gen. mgr.; James J. Archuleta, v.p. and mgr. of industrial sales; Bruce G. Hiller, sec. and mgr. of finance; Gary L. Diehl, manufactur- ing mgr.; Richard C. Brenchley, marketing mgr., and Richard M. Christiansen, operations mgr.

A recent addition of 100,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space gives the firm over 270,000 total sq. ft. of covered storage areain addition to six acres of yard space. Their truck fleet of over 25 tractors and 50 trailers serves the greater Intermountain region. The latest materials handling equipment provides efficient ordering and loading service.

Speakers Set for Home Center Show

Stanley Marcus of NeimanMarcus Co. , one of the nation's most respected retailers; Sanford C. Sigoloff, head of Wickes Companies, Inc.; David Stanley, president of Payless Cashways, Inc., and industry consultant Joe Samulin will be major speakers at the National Home Center/Home Improvement Congress & Exposition, Feb. 27-March 2, 1983, at the Dallas Convention Center.

The show will be the largest exposition-in terms of square feet-ever held in Dallas. It will feature more than 1,200 exhibitors displaying thousands of do-it-yourself products for the home center retailer.

Thirteen educational seminars, including one for wholesalers and other vendors; a new "film festival" of audio-visual productions devoted to increasing sales, cutting costs and improving profits; exhibits of awardwinning home centers; and a sweepstakes contest offering 25 NeimanMarcus shopping sprees are among the special events scheduled for the show.