roducts

Fun In The Sun

A vertical, flat, suspended sun blind from the Astruo Co. can be rolled up and stored in an integral protective "box."

Used indoors or outdoors, Mastershade is reportedly suited for residential and commercial applications.

The fabric runs inside vertical guides, held in place by a double brush system. A specially designed reinforced horizontal slat keeps the fabric taut while ensuring even guidance. It can be either tape or motor operated, and comes in white or

French Hot Rod

Indented galvanized reinforcing rod wire for concrete and construction in high-corrosion areas is available from Soci6t6 Nouvelle de Tr6filerie Normande.

Prozinc 500, which is designed for areas such as coastal construction, bridges, and swimming pools, can be formed and bent without scaling.

It comes in I and 2 metric ton coils, cut lengths up to 23 ft., or in preassembled welded panels.

Circle No. 702

Smoothing Things Over

A power disc that cuts, grinds and sands is available from Bullard Abrasives, Inc.

Designed to sharpen tools and remove paint, rust and protruding nail heads, the Roto 7 Power Disc works on steel, plastic, formica, brick, concrete block, tile, copper pipe, wooden trim. and laminate.

Circle No. 703

Decorative Wall Paneling

A dimensional wall and ceiling covering system is available from HDM USA.

The Natural Impressions plank and batten system installs with sturdy aluminum clips and minimal surface nailing of matching moldings.

The planks, made of l/2" MDF core with a laminated woodgrain decorative surface, come in ash, oak, cherry, maple and beech. The planks and battens come in both 3l-ll2" and 96" lengths, and 6-518" and ll-3/4" widths. All four sides are grooved to accept the clipping system.

Matching wood battens and optional black, white, brass and silver battens are available.

Circle N0.704

Roped And Tied

A new line of half-round hardwood rope moulding has been introduced by Outwater Plastics Industries, Inc.

Stocked in maple, oak and poplar in 8' lengths, rope moulding can be stained or painted and is reportedly ideal for use as tack on moulding for borders on cabinets as well as trim on furniture.

Circle N0.705 brown framework. It can be ordered with or without fabric installed. A blackout version for indoor use is available. The standard drops are 4'8' in lengths from 4'-10'.

Circle No. 706

A Stormy Affair

Full-view storm doors from Larson Manufacturing Co. have etched, beveled glass and stylish brass-tone trim.

Single-grooved Silhouette doors are made of wood, clad in aluminum and have a baked enamel finish that comes in five colors. Hardware includes a tarnish-proof brass knob and a keyed lock. Mid-view and fullview glass styles are also available.

Circle No. 707

Beating The Wrap

A handy tool for fast installation of wire in suspended systems is new from Swanson Tool Co., Inc.

Designed to eliminate the need for scaffolds when installing wire. permitting the installer to reach up and wrap wires around beams or bar joists in seconds, the Wire Wrench holds up to 12 hanser wires.

A Flasher

Self-adhesive window flashins from Fortifiber Corp. eliminates th*e need for staples and nails during installation.

Moistop E-Z Seal Self Adhesive

Window Flashing reportedly has exceptional resistance to tearing and holds up under severe job site conditions. It lies flat prior to application and, once applied will remain curl and crack resistant. It is first applied at the sill (optional) and jambs of window openings prior to window installation. Once windows are installed, 6" E-Z Seal flashing is applied over the window flanges at the sill and jambs. Then, 12" E-Z Seal flashing is applied at the window head to complete the installation.

Circle No. 711

Sealed And Delivered

A one-component, polyurethane sealant is new from Bostik.

Constructed of rugged, die cast aluminum alloy, it comes attached to a convenient length of 3/4" conduit. The installer loads the wires inside the handle and bends them so that they hang from the top end of the rooi. Wire installation is accomplished by placing one wire in the tool arm so that it hangs over the top of the tool. The installer raises the tool, hooks the wire over the beams or ioists. then lowers and twists the tool arm until it engages the wire and wraps it. The tool is lowered, leaving the twisted wire in position. Wires will not twist around the handle or over wires within the handle.

Circle No. 708

Collapsible Containers

A reusable. collapsible container from Ropak Corp. can be configured with hinged drop doors in one or both of its 48" sides.

Available in 25", 29", 34" and 39" heights, the containers are molded of

Chem-Calk 916, for expansion and control joints, as well as use with perimeter joints around doors and windows, reportedly withstands dynamic joint movement. Suitable for sealing most building materials including masonry, ceramics, wood, steel, aluminum and many plastics, it cures upon exposure to atmospheric moisture to a textured appearance that blends with wood siding.

The sealant can be factory-applied to seal shop-finished oroducts. or fietd-applied to seal ereited building components in both new and repair

Rise & Roll

An all-electric, aerial ladder for vans or trucks is new from Brink's Mfg. Co.,Inc.

high-density polyethylene. Forklifts or pallet jacks can enter from all four sides and the maximum load capacity is 2,000 lbs. Loaded containers can be stacked four-high.

applications. When cured, it achieves an elongation at break of 61'7Vo, a Shore A hardness of 40 and a tensile strength of 132 psi. These properties remain stable at temperatures ranging from -20'F to 150'F. Typical tooling time is 60 minutes with the sealant becoming tack-free within four hours.

It comes in 10.3-fl. oz. gun grade cartridges, 24 to a case; 5-gallon pails, and 52-gallon drums.

Circle N0.710

With a 35'working height, the Van Ladder is equipped with radio control and comes with an access ladder, catwalk, fly and base ladder, auxiliary ladder rack, battery and fiberglass bucket.

It weighs about 600 lbs. and does not occupy interior storage space.

Circle N0.712 is ovoiloble by circling the corresponding Reoder Service number opposite the bock cover ond sending the form to New Products, either by FAX 714-852-0231, by moil to 4500 Compus Dr., Ste. 480, Newport Beoch, Co. 92660, by colling (/l 4) 852-1 990 or E-moil sdoly@ioc.net.

Alarminq Clipstrip-

Ultralife has introduced a folding clipstrip merchandiser for its 10-year smoke detector batteries. Featuring a clipstrip that holds six batteries, the merchandiser comes with six prepackaged sets.

Circle No. 713

Co-op Ad Manager

A new co-op advertising management software for retailers has been developed by Zapotec Software, Inc.

The Co-op Easy, which is reportedly the first co-op promotional funds management software created, enables any size retailer or distributor to manage. track and claim co-op promotional funds offered by manufacturers to increase sales and profitability.

The software consists of Co-op Easy Pro, Co-op Easy Pro Plus and

Co-op Easy Promax. Co-op Easy Pro is a core level PC-based software designed for retailers and resellers.

Co-op Easy Pro Plus has expanded features targeted at retailers and resellers with sales greater than $50 million. Co-op Easy Promax is a client server-based program for retailers and distributors with millions of dollars of co-op funds from hundreds of vendors. The software can be used across departments to track multiple vendors' programs simultaneously and to interface with a range of purchasing and accounting systems.

Circle No. 714

Klean Through And Through

A line of cleaning products for treating surfaces before, during and after painting has been developed by Klean-Strip.

Used to clean and prepare surfaces prior to painting, TSP Plus removes smoke, grease, grime, crayon, and other common surface stains.

Premium Odorless Mineral Spirits acts as a cleaner and thinner during painting.

After painting, Klean-Strip's Paint Off Hand Cleaner is said to remove dried paint, stains, urethanes, adhe- lf you enioy tolking lumber with people who know how il's produced, where it's produced, ond who produces il, coll us. We hove over 175 yeorsr experience ol your dasposol. sives, sealants, fillers, putty, grease, and tar from the hands.

It comes in a 6-oz. size.

Circle No.715

Out And About

An outswing door from Andersen Windows features removable door panels for easy installation, unique door panel weatherstripping for a vir- tually weathertight seal and Low-E glass for energy efficiency.

The Andersen Frenchwood Outswing Door comes in six widths in three heights: 6'8", 6'1 1" and 8'.

Circle No. 716

Douglas fir, pine, green & dryhemlock,

white fir, plywood, selects & shop lumber

Cedar Shingles With An Accent

Hand-shaped Decorator shineles are available from Cedar Valley Shingle Systems in-4' panels for accenting exteflors or rntenors.

Made from clear vertical grain, kiln-dried western red cedar, the shingles are offered in five patterns: round, hexagon, octagon, fish scale and square. They are packaged in cartons of l0 panels, sufficient to cover 25 sq. ft. at a 7.5" exposure.

Outside applications are trim areas for windows, gable ends, entry ways and garden structures, while inside uses include accent wall areas, such as above fireplaces.

Circle No.717

Unloading

Nine-car SP/UP spur lor flats, boxcars or A-frames Truck & trailer Vans or piggybacks Dock-high

Milling

Full

Brain Power

Electronic power cords from Safe Living/Smart Products monitor the flow of electrical current and shut it off in one fortieth of a second if a problem arises.

Safe Living Electronic Smart Cords have shielded wiring, which guards against insulation aging and physical damage, and test and reset buttons.

Circle No. 720

Dim Some Lights

A screw-based, dimmable contact fluorescent light has been introduced by Philips Lighting.

The 23-watt Earth Light Dimmable Lamp reportedly is the only integrated compact fluorescent with dimming capabilities for use with photocells, motion detectors and standard wall dimmers.

Circle No. 721

As The World Burns

A 12-p. life-cycle assessment of the environmental benefits of insulation is available from the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association, 44 Canal Center Plaza, Ste. 310, Alexandria, Y a. 22314: (703) 684-0084.

Hardwood Specifying

A 32-p. guide to specifying hardwood flooring, cabinetry and decorative millwork is free from The Hardwood Council, Box 525, Oakmont, Pa. 15139; (412)2814980.

Solid Foundations

The 304-p. "Masonry and Concrete Construction-Revised" is $28.50 from Craftsman Book Co., 6058 Corte del Cedro, Carlsbad, Ca. 92009; (760) 4387828.

Forest Products Annual

The 1998 Big Book, a buyers and sellers directory of the softwood forest products industry featuring 8,679 companies on over 1,000 pages, is $185 from Random Lengths, Box 867, Eugene, Or. 97,140; (800) 87+7979.

A Door In The Face

A 1998 accordion door and roll-up door guide is available from WoodfoldMarco Mfg., Inc., Box 346, Forest Grove, Or.97l l6r (503) 357-7181

Millworking Within The Lines

Millwork measurement guidelines for builders and remodelers are free from Style-Mark, Inc., Box 301, Archbold, Oh. 43502: Gr9) 445-0116.

Wood Technology Facts

The updated "Wood Technology 19971998 North American Factbook" is $317 from Miller Freeman, lnc., 525 Market St., Ste. 500, San Francisco, Ca.94105; (4r5) 278-s370.

Wholesaler Helper

"Activity-Based Management in Wholesale Distribution: Winning the Profitability Battle" is available from the National Association of WholesalerDistributors, 1725 K St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 2OOO6; (202) 872-0885.

include of ony New Lileroture item by contocting eoch compony directly And pleose mention you sorrv it in the Merchont!

Stapled Shut

A nail and staple catalog is free from Interchange Brands, Inc., Box 3543, Omaha, Ne. 68103; (800) 458-6635.

Under The Table

A24-p. lift table brochure is available from Air Technical Industries. 7501 Clover Ave., Mentor, Oh. 44060; (440) 951-5191.

The Mercfunt Magazine welcomes letters k) the edinr. Send them n Editor, 4500 Cumpus Dr., Suite 480, Newport Beuch, Ca. 92660, by FAX to 714-852-0231, or by e-muil to dcutIer@ioc.net.

P.C. OR NOT P.C.

In regard to your article, "Offensive Flag Mars Holiday" (Feb. p. 24), I think your decision to publish this article is particularly offensive, if not downright malicious, to the firm in question. This firm has been through enough distress locally and now to have your magazine revisit the issue one month later is not only absurd but is downright harmful. There is no earthly reason for you to have printed this other than to embarrass and harm the people involved.

If this is your attempt to be "Politically Correct," then I think you should reexam- ine your purpose. I submit that your purpose should not involve deriding, denigrating, or tearing down industry members, rather I feel you should be striving to support the industry and its members.

You have certainly sunk down to the tabloid and newsstand "rag" level. Shame on you for having done so.

David R. Schott President

Forestglen Lumber Co., Inc.

P.O. Box 310 Medtbrd, Or. 97501

Our purpose, as an industry news magazine, is to publish unbiased news of the industry, and we sffive to support the ittdustty within that context.

The article was pertinent, accurale, fait' and free of editorial bias. Both sides were presented. Political correctness entails shading the tuth to spare others' feelings-a charge we would have been guilty ofby not reporting the incident.

We stand by our story.

- Editors

Quolity Weslern Cedqr Products

Richard Earl "Dick" Davis, 76, retired vice president of lumber and plywood sales at Willamette Industries, Albany, Or., died Feb. 12 in Woodburn.

A one-time co-owner of PowersDavis Lumber Co., Sweet Home, Or., he worked for Willamette Industries for over 38 years until his retirement in 1984.

Mr. Davis attended the Universitv of Oregon before becoming a pilot iir the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.

Huge Logging Conference

The 1998 Redwood Region Logging Conference, California's largest logging conference and equipment show, will be held March 26-28 atthe Redwood Empire Fairgrounds in Ukiah.

The 60th annual event will feature the equipment show, as well as seminars on first aid and CPR. the Global Position System, satellite imaging, logger education, and motor carrier regulations.

Other activities include: demonstrations of logging, log scaling, chainsaw carving, and a helicopter rescue; wildlife images show; lumberjack show; historical and live wildlife displays; high school forestry competition; California Women in Timber state board meeting; l4th annual golf tournament; ladies luncheon and program; lumberjack breakfast; Timberman's Banquet dinner and auction, and Moose Milk and Gin Fizz Breakfast.

For more information, call (707) 826-1974.

CAPITAL Lumber Co. 50th anniversary celebration Feb. 5 in Phoenix, Az, Above: Nine division managers wilh co. pres. John Gaskin.

(1) Gaskin & wife Jean Rae (2) Michael & Christie Darbv. (3) Dan & Rebecca Merrill.

Sandie & Mark Lolland. (4) Mike Brackin, Sue & Bill Scotl. (5) J.B. Rightnowar, Fran Arnould, Kelly Lyon. (6) Jack & Meri Butler. (7) Pam & Steve Myrick. (8) Jeannie & Gene Coffman. (9) Bob & Shari Britt, George & Peggy Schmid- bauer. (10) Dennis & Jeanie Miller. (11) Susan & Scott Hauquiz, Dorothy & Dick Wickens. (12)

Jerre & John 0'Malley (13) Jim & Jayne Killen.

(14) Marty & Cheri Olhiser, Gene Giesie, (15)

Pat Manley, Phyllis & Ron Schreiner, Tammy

Carter. (16) Jim & Jan Brown. (17) Dave &

Lynette Johnson, Patty & Bernard Barry. (18)

Mary & John Nesmith, John Christian. (19)

Betty & Carl Johnson (20) Beth & Bob

Matthews. (21) Dean & Cheryl Winters. (22)

Scott Gaskin. (23) Liane & True Carr. (24)

Patricia & Frank Heldt, Rose Giesie. (25) Bruce

Merino. (26) Chuck Gregory, Wayne Turner.

NEW COMPUTERIZED treating and inventory coltro sysler s have been added by Cal forria e :<reda rl lrun nf lhoir nlenl^ uo)\ouq ot IYVU ul (rrgt PrartJ.

Treater Upgrades Two Plants

'\ rIalor- invcstrncnt lo upgraclo two ol'its l'lciiitics hus becn nradc bv Calrlirrnia Cascadc inclustrics, Sacrarnento. Ca.

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!...: ggglii,.l-s- h i: ,'oltll!!!: i' tg il1tr Luillutrt /tJsuurduulr ur vdlilullrd u Nevada. Stephenson spent the last l7 years of his 43

Mendo Mill.

At its \\/oodlarrd, Ca.. plant a pncunrltic hish tcch incisor hrs becn installcd tlut pr.ocluccs a clcaner prodrrct lnrl allorvs thc colnpalry to Ireat I)ouslls lir to Arncrican Wood I)rcscrvcrs Associution stantlarcls. A nc*' 8.1-1t. I)rcssurc trcatrncnl cylinclcr i,. ,.,,,,, ,.,. l; -,. ,,,1;,,..,.- i r,. r 1.,, ,,. i "r i,.,, cr,l i ndcr.

At both plants a ncrv cornputerizcd trcating und invcntory control systcnr lllorvs Calif-ornia Cascadc to systenliltizc cvcrvtlring l-rorn trcatnrcnt to invcntory control to bal cocling incliviclual units und cvcn pieccs o{'lunrhcr. 'l'he l0-acrc plant is hall' under covcr, provicling covercd lclacling and unloading at tllcir r:ril spur. 'l'hc Fontana, Ca., trcatin-u plant likeui.c ltrrs lrtlrlctl lr ncrv ineis,rr s1slenr boasting thc siinre advanced f'eatures of its trvin at Woodland. S intilalll,. Fontanl's newly installed conlputcrizcd treatment and inventory control s),stcllt also cnsurcs prcclsc u'oocl trcutrrrcnt lirllowccl by quick and ircc urutc i nvcntory contnrI 1-iroccclurcs. 'fhc l0-lcrc lacility has a dry kiln, is orr u rail spur unrl has thrcc acrcs o1' covcrcrl stonlgc ancl, Iikc thc northcrn (lllilirr.rril opcration, is totally plrvcd. A llcct o1 r8 trucks allows Calilirlnia Cllscrrdc rlr,rick lnd cl'l'icicnt transJroftltion thr-oughout thc statc, uncl tcr Ncvaclu uncl Arizona. Shiprncnts arc also nradc virr rlil.

Thc f irrrr is also a nranul'acturcr at Sucr-unrcnto ol dccking, 1-losts, rails, tirnhcrs. pluntcr boxcs, bcnrlcl hourcl, stilkcs. lcncc pancls and salvhorscs. N{orc tliln 350.0(X) bd. ll. ol'rcdwood products arc nradc daily. Tl'rcir rcdrr ood invcntorv is onc of thc largcst in the industlv.