BEAUTY IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER.

(AruO THE DEALER, THE INSTALLER, THE HOMEOWNER, TH E ENVI RON M ENTALIST...)

Strong lines and natural features have always been the trademarks of timeless beauty. Which is why Geodeck'M is catching.the eye of so many different people. This distinct family of composite decking products looks as good as natural wood but offers the added benefit of being completely ma i ntena nce-f ree.

Offerqd :in fade-resistant brushed natural finishes of mahogany and cedar and a drifturood finish that weathers to a silver-gray, Geodeck is guaranteed against insect damage, warping and cracking for up to 20 years.

Available in tongue-and-groove or traditional profiles with matching railings, posts and balusters, the entire line promises an easy installation and a completely i ntegrated, beautiful decking system. Geodeck. lt's innovative. lt's reliable. lt's durable. And you thought beauty was only skin-deep.

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(13) Barry Flood, Mattie Mattox. (14) John Fauceglia. (15) Larry Lang, Jared Lux, Jim Powell (16) Lammert Jagt, John Hamilton.

(17) Dale Cunningham, Darryl Douglas. (18) Erick Krauter, (19) Je{l Hovda, Brian Dooley. (20) Pau I lfju, C raig Sch u mache r, (21 ) Johanna Dulour. (22) Joe Alonso, Fran Sublette, Cathy Edman. (23) Linda Vasil, Julie Teig. (24) Tamy Woodward, Aaron Hock. (25) Ken Benzmiller, Matt Gunter,

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HAND OUTS: At the International Builders Show Feb. 8-1 1 in Atlanta, Ga., (1) Ace Contractors Centers' John Neubauer, Sharon Balkey and Les Tracy gave away three pallets full ol work gloves. (2) Maytag repairman Gordon Jump, Mike Heaven, Mark Devine. (3) Jim Scholt, Glen Hasenyager, Natasha Valach. (4) Tom Kohlmeier, Steve Killgore. (5) Pam Mitchell, Scott Hoflman, Dave Mason, Huck DeVenzio. (6) Mark Axelrod, Jim Ziminski, Dwayne Cody. (7) Brett Cross, Gary Hutchison, Lloyd Brown, Jack Peddy. (8) Jerry Hingle, Melissa Miranda, Kim Drew, Richard Wallace. (9) Roger Roatch, Steve Zylkowski, Dennis Hardman, Kevin Hayes. (10) Heather Kohler, Craig

Flynn. (11) Lisa Salisbury, Chris Haley. (12) Cam Lewis, Doug McNeill, Harvey Joel. (13) David Hebbard, Rick Cowan, Marty Hawkins. (14) Jack Fitzgerald, Ryan Fitzgerald, Jeff Betcher. (15) Stephanie Newport, Julie Cole. (16) Will Speaker, Colleen Karpac, Steve Steurer, Carl Risen. (17) Jim Carroll, Melissa Morinelli, Garnett Douglass. (18) Mark & Brenda Young. (19) Kathleen Vardon, Dan Usher, Brian Carlson. (20) Ken Kirsch, Johnny Ghee, Vince Palazzi, Doug Pyron, Neil Pinkham, Steve Roberls. (21) Bick Hagel, Dwight Strickland, Rafe Hagel, Brit Blair. (22) Richard Chapman, Kent Fairchild, Mike Moran, Bob Ganett. (23) Drew Kappus, Tom Meier.

DISTRIBUTOR PrimeSource is now carrying its own branded line of tools and compressors.

PrimeSource Adds Tool Line

Wholesale distributor PrimeSource Building Products has launched its own proprietary line of pneumatic tools under the brand name PrimeAir.

The line includes three framing nailers, three coil nailers, four finish nailers, four staplers, a power-palm that employs a variety of nails, and six compressors.

A division of Itochu, PrimeSource operates 37 building products DCs and also produces fasteners.

Depot Opens Pro-Only Store

Home Depot has unveiled a new prototype contractor store, Home Depot Supply, in Mesquite (Dallas), Tx.

The Feb. 28 opening was part of the Depot's effort to crack the $276 billion professional market.

The new store, which operates as six supply stores in one, aims to exclusively serve pro cuslomers in separate pro departments such as plumbing and painting.

Depot's two smaller pilot professional stores in Phoenir. Az.. and Colma, Ca., will change their name from Home Depot Pro to Home Depot Supply.

Additional pro locations are expected to open this year in Milpitas, Ca., and Highland Ranch, Co.

In conjunction with Home Depot Supply, the Atlanta-based company has also introduced its Pro initiative program at 535 home centers, hoping to add more pro customers to its customer mix. The Pro initiative is expected to be expanded to 400 home centers next year.

Changes to the new pro division include Ron Bogdanovich, who has been promoted to v.p.-pro operations, succeeding Tom Taylor. now president of Depot's Southeast Division.

Dave Krumbholz, who joined from Payless Cashways last fall, has been named v.p.-Home Depot Supply, sales and services. Lynn Martineau is president of the pro division.

Dowels: 3"-T" Agricultural & Furniture Grades

Log Home and Timber Framing Appearance Grade Douglas Fir Beams, both Green and Dry Dowels, Porch Posts, Hand Rails and Decorative Posts up to 12" , 4x4 KD Hem-Fir Appearance

Lathed Turned and Coped Logs

7" lo 12" diameter

B'to 16' lengths

Fractional Cuttings

Kevin Paldino, ex-Georgia-Pacific, is the new sales mgr. at Pacific Lumber Co.. Scotia. Ca.

Rene Sarver, ex-Tata Enterprises, is new to ipd decking sales at Redwood Empire, Morgan Hill, Ca.

Robert W. Lockwood has been promoted to president and c.e.o. of TreeSource Industries, Portland, Or. Allan Hurd is now v.p. of sales & marketing and Bret Linsenmann, corporate controller.

Harvey Chandler has been promoted to Washington area operations mgr. for Hampton Affiliates, Portland, Or.

Craig Rohtfing was promoted to president of Cascade Empire Corp., Portland, Or.

Doug Colberg, Georgia-Pacific, Fort Bragg, Ca., has been promoted to purchasing mgr. for the western lumber division, handling buying for mills in Fort Bragg, Philomath and Coos Bay, Or.

Bob Gruhlke, ex-Cascade Capital, has joined the cedar sales staff at Skookum Lumber Co.'s Shelton. Wa., office.

David A. Brown has been elected v.p. and controller at Plum Creek Timber Co., Seattle, Wa. David W. Lambert has been elected v.p. and treasurer.

Bob Snyder, ex-LMC and Universal Forest Products. is managing a new trading office for Bloch Lumber Co. in Silt, Co.

Monique Bauer has joined North Pacific Lumber, Portland, Or., as director of marketing.

Adam Velez is new to Burns Lumber Co., Laguna Hills, Ca., handling sales of moulding and millwork.

Frank Guarino, ex-CertainTeed Corp.-Siding Products Group, is the new accounts mgr. for Cascade Capital. Tacoma. Wa.

Dennis Trexel has been named store mgr. of the new Home Depot in Escondido, Ca. Beverly Robbins is now real estate mgr. for development of new store locations in Orange and San Diego County, Ca.; she will continue working with development in California's Central Valley and Sacramento markets.

Cami Moffat has resigned as marketing coordinator for SierraPine Ltd., Roseville, Ca. She is succeeded by Jeff Baker.

John Daly. PGA golfer. is now a corporate spokesman for 84 Lumber.

Jake Lawrentz continues operating Westwood Lumber Co., Morada, Ca., and has not retired as reported last month.

Norm Nickerson, pres., Henry Co. Coatings Division, Huntington Park, Ca., was elected to the Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association board. John R. Fields, c.e.o.. Fields Co., Tacoma, Wa., won the Industry Statesman Award.

George O'Brien has been promoted to senior v.p.-forest resources and wood products at International Paper.

Igor Ivashkin was honored by Lane Stanton Vance and Custom Mills. Industry, Ca., for 38 years with the company. Also honored were Dan Jones with 33 years and Al Griede with 3l years at LSV.

Robert DeRodes is the new chief information officer and v.p.-information technology at Home Depot. Jerry Edwards was promoted to executive v.p.-merchandising.

El Louise Waldron. Waldron Forest Products, Fair Oaks, Ca., returned in late February from a Caribbean cruise and a family visit to New Orleans, La.

Valerie Steed is now marketing coordinator for TimberTech Engineered Decking Systems, a division of Crane Plastics.

Derek Parra, part-time flooring sales, Home Depot, West Valley City, Ut., won a gold medal in the 1.500 meter speed skating compe- tition and a silver in the 5,000 meter race at the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Ut.

Summer Sublette is now in charge of employee housing at MungusFungus Forest Products, Climax, Nv., according to co-owners Hugh Mungus and Freddy Fungus.

Cedor Products

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El Louise George Waldron Hammann

Waldron Forest Products 4227 Sunrisc Blvd., Slc. 100 Fair Oaks. Ca. 95628

Fax 916-966-1573

(916) 966.0676

Mike Palmer - Grants Pass, Or Fax 541-862-9215

(54r) 862-7904

BALUSIERS in 36, 42 ond 48" lengths