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Ceramic Tile Designs

A color catalog featuring an architectural tile design guide is free from Impo Glaztile Inc., 2852 W. l67th St., Markham, ll. ffi26.

lnsulation Guide

For a free copy of the 20-p. booklet, "Insulations For Air Handling Systems," write K.D.H. Meeks, OwensCorning Fiberglass Corp., Fiberglass Tower, Toledo, Oh. 43659.

Bring The Outdoors Inside

Ways to bring more light into a roornare described in a new brochure from VeluxAmerica Inc., P.O. Box 3208, Greenwood, S.C.29648.

New Uses For Veneer

An 8-p. brochure describing the strengths and uses ofparallel grain veneers is free from the Trus Joist Corp., P.O. Box 60, Boise, Id.83707.

Getting Into Hot Water

A new 54-p. desktop presentation outlining whirlpool baths and systems installation is $350 from Water Jet Corp., 8431 Canoga Ave., Canoga Park, Ca. 91304.

Metal Help

A l6-p. color catalog of metal products is free from Georgia-Pacific Corp., P.O. Box 1326, Atlanta, Ga. 30303.

For Brighter Nights

For a free 4-p. color brochure (R-688) on night lights, write GTE Lighting Products, Sylvania Lighting Center, Danvers, Ma.01923.

Cleaner Drives

A color feature sheet describing sales techniques for driveway cleaners is free from The Savogran Co., P.O. Box 130, Norwood. Ma.A062.

For Prompt Service

On all New Literature stories write directly to the name and address shown in each item. Please mention that you saw it in The Merchant Magazine. Many thanks!

Light Up Your Life

"A Practical Guide To Skylightine Your Home," a full-color l2-p. booklet, costs $2 from The Architectural Aluminum Manufacturers Association, 35 E. Wacker Dr., Chicago, Il. 60601

Sticking To Vinyl

"Need Adhesion To Vinyl?" (Bulletin #439) is a free brochure from Synthetic Surfaces Inc., P.O, Box 241, Scotch Plains. N.J. 07076.

Easy Telephone Connections

A 20-p. guide book describing do-ityourself phone connections is free from GC Electronics, 400 S. Wyman, Rockford, Il.6ll0l.

Soaking Up The Sun

A guide describing various solar energy use techniques is free from Research Products Corp.,P.O. 1467, Madison, Wi.53701.

Paving The Way

"Creative Concrete Paving Systems," a full color brochure, is free from Bomanite, 8l Encina Ave., Palo Alto, Ca. 94301.

Timber Sales Bulletin

"The Timber Exchange," a weekly publication of upcoming timber sales published for the South and Northeast is available by subscription from The Timber Exchange, P.O. Box 1278, Highlands, N.C. 2874t.

Structural Panel Presentation

"Board Meeting, Structural Panels Explained," a free package of materials including a film for use at a builder meeting is free from Champion International Corp., I Champion Plaza, Stamford, Ct.06921.

Boring Subject

An 8-p. full-color catalog on hammer drills is free from AEG Power Tool, I Winnenden Rd., Norwich, Ct. 06360.

It Holds You up

A color brochure describing a new onepiece chair webbing replacement is free from Phifer Wire Products, Inc., P.O. Box 1700, Tuscaloosa, Al. 35403.

Color.coded Standards

A free wall chart, identifying industry standard color codes for insulation by R-value is available from Manville Service Center, 1601 23rd St., Denver, Co. 80217.

Keeping Out The Elements

A 4-p. window brochure is free from Capital Windows, P.O. Box 3070-Dept. R, Harrisburg, Pa. 17105.

Paving Brick

"Paving Brick," a 4-p., full-color brochure, is free from Glen-Gery Corp., Drawer S, Route 61, Shoemakersville, Pa.19555.

Architect Drawings

For a free copy of the 58-p. "How to Read Architectural Drawings," write United States Gypsum Co., l0l S. Wacker, Dept .122-ZZ,Chicago, Il. 60606.

Plywood Projects

For a free copy of "The Handy Plan Catalog: Over 50 Indoor and Outdoor Projects," write the American Plywood Association, P.O. Box 11700, Tacoma, Wa.984ll.

News Briefs

(Continued from page 18) earning of $24.8 million for their fiscal year California Portlond Cement Co. and Conrock Co. are mergrng

Louisiana-Pacific Co4p. is selling 5690 of its Alaska facilities to an employee stock ownership trust for $50 million . . . Max Manufacturing Co., San Jose, Ca., has sold its vertical spindle and disc sander product lines to the Beachmont Co., Montrose, Pa. . .

Evans Products Co. plans to sell its Fiber Products Group to DWC Corp. for $30 million; its shelter products group is being sold to APL Corp. . . Empire Pacific Industries,lnc., Portland, Or., has been acquired by the Kewanee Corp., Kewanee, Il . .

Boise Cascade is closing three plywood plants in Or. at Sweet Home, Albany and Valsetz . Sl. Regis Corp. has purchased 8.690 of its own stock for about $160 million from an investor group led by Sir James M. Goldsmith, Brit- ish financier, to avoid a possible takeover. .

Manville Corp.'s plan of reorganization for its Forest Products Corp. subsidiary has been approved by a federal bankruptcy judge Window Coverings, Inc., Portland, Or., is opening a 1000 sq. ft. showroom in its manufacturing facility

Northwestern PaciJic Railroad, losing its request to abandon its Willits to Eureka, Ca., line, was ordered by the federal court to resume service last month ll30 jobs will be cut in the first 3 years of the proposed merger of Southern PaciJic and Sante Fe but no cuts in major lines or service are projected.

The Ceco Corp. has acquired the metal building div. of Soule Steel Co., Los Angeles, Ca., for an undisclosed cash sum...Manville Corp. has filed its third suit against the feds charging gov. officials knew shipyard workers were being overexposed to asbestos between 1946 and l9&..-

Despite a remarkable jump by housing starts in Feb. Qatest figs.) to a seasonally adjusted annual pace of 2,t97,W units nationally, starts in the West were off 15.2V0 .single family starts were up 4.lv/0, multiple unit dwellings soared 25.1s/o from the previous mo. . .bldg. permits for future construction rose 6.890 in Feb. from Jan., climbing in all regions except the West, where they fell marginolly.

Softwood Consumption Up in'83

Softwood lumber consumption increased 25s/o in 1983 with the 6090 rise in housing starts. Softwood shipments were 25.462 billion board feet, up 2190. Exports totaled 1.744 billion board feet, tp 70/o.Imports accounted for 33.690 of U.S. softwood lumber consumption at 11.977 billion board feet, up 3190.

Hardwood shipments totaled 5.896 billion board feet, up 1990. Exports were 525 million feet, up 3590, imports,273 million feet, up 1590.

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Twisted And Weathered

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COPELAND LIjMBER WTSHES TO BUY

Lumber Yards in the Western States. Contact Copeland Lumber Yards Inc., 901 N.E. Glisan, Portland,Or.97212, Attention John Matschiner, (eal Estate Manager. (503) 232-7181 All inquiries kept confidential.

FOR SALE: 4E" Stenner resaw

40 Hp motor, blower, sawdust tower. Max length of saw 24' 8'. Mu< width of saw SVz' $30,000. Crestwood Lumber Co., 5127 Pennington Rd., Live Oak, Ca., 95953 (916) 695-3381.

XVALHEIM DOOR Machine Model #990F with six shooter. Includes jamb stitcher & strike router. Nikkel Corporation, Sacramento, Ca. (916) 488-6170.

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Carpenter pencils FOB factory. I M. lots only. Name, address, phone imprint FREE. Specify: yellow, white. Mastercard/Visa. Morrison Printing & Advertising Service, 6023 W. Indianola Ave., Phoenix, Az. 85033.

REPRINTS of hardwood articles from The Merchant Magazine. Excellent for reference or training. Domestic Hardwoods, $10; Southeast Asian Hardwoods, $5; South American Hardwoods, $4; all three, $16. Send your check today including name and address to Hardwood Reprints c/o The Merchant Magazine, 4500 Campus Dr., suite 480, Newport Beach, Ca. 92660.

Twenty-five (25) words for $19. Each additional word 650. Phone number counts as one word. Address counts as six words. Headlines and centered copy ea. line: $5. Box numbers and special borders: $5 ea. Col. inch rate: $30. Names of advertisers using a box number cannot be released. Address replies to box number shown in ad in care of The Merthrnt Magazine, 45fi) Campus Dr., Suite {tl}, Newport Bcech, Ca. 9266i0. Make checks payable to The Merchrnt Mrgrzhe. Mail copy to above address or call (714) 549-8393. Deadline for copy is the 22nd of the month. PAYMENT MUST AG' COMPANY COPY unless you have established credit with us.

LOS ANGELES. Ca. based wholesalelumber yard looking for experienced industrial and/ or retail yard oriented salesperson. Excellent opportunity for aggressive, self-motivated individuals. Salary, car allowance and commission programs rank among the highest in the industry. Call or write today for an appointment. Contact Bob Gaylord, Sr., (213) 921-9411. Fir & Pine Lumber Co.

Experienced Lumber Salesman

Primary responsibilities: Industrial and commercial accounts. Salary commensurate with experience. Complete medical package. Call or send resume, in confidence, to All-Coast Forest Products, attention: Michael Nicholson, P.O. Box M, Chino, Ca. 91710 (714) 627-855t.

EXPERIENCED softwood lumber person tO call on So. Ca. waterbed manufacturers. Excellent earning potential with one of the largest independent distributors in the Southwest. Please call Miles Butterfield, United Wholesale Lumber Co., (213) 726-1113.

EXPERIENCED lurnber salesperson, wholesale lumber company, industrial accounts in So. Ca. area. Commission plan, benefits. Send resume to P.O. Box 2627. Pomona, Ca..91769,

SALESMAN needed. Wholesale lumber experience preferred. Contact Don Stobaugh, Inland Timber Co. (213) 617-3591 or (714) 877-200t.

HARDWOOD, plywood and lumber sales rep needed. Experience preferred. Los Angeles, Ca., area and North. Manufacturer and industrial accounts. Commission. For interview call (714) 997-1714. Ask for Jim.

WHOLESALE SOFTWOOD and plywood distributor needs experienced salesperson in So. Ca. area. Must have customer following. Excellent compensation with unlimited growth potential. All resumes kept in strictest confidence. Write Box 503 c/o Ttrc Merchant Magazine.

WHOLESALE distributor in Phoenix, Az., with start up remanufacturing facilities looking for experienced manager. Knowledge of markets, mobile home, fencing and pattern desired. Technical knowledge a plus. Contact Bill Walker or Dave Simmons, Specialty Forest Products (602) 2&-2533 or (800) 5284/.57.

WANTED: outside contractor salesman for pre-hung doors, redwood and cedar products. Send resume to Agate Sales, Inc., P.O. Box 987, Grass Valley, Ca. 95945.

LOS ANGELES, CA. based wholesale lumber yard looking for an experienced hardwood lumberman. Please contact Ed Fountain Jr., (213) 583-1381 at the Ed Fountain Lumber Co.

PERSONNEL needed: Saw Filer and Moulder Operator for remanufacture mill located in Denver. Reply to RLM, P.O. Box 16461, Denver, Co. 80216, or call (303) 292-2W8.

Panel Products

PRODUCTS MANAGER/SALESPERSON

Large Southern Ca. based wholesale lumber yard is looking for an aggressive, highly motivated individual to head up new panel products division. lpdustrial experience and following preferred. Salqry and commission programs negotiable. Write Box 504 c/o The Merchant Magazine.

NORTHERN California lumber company specializing in redwood and cedar products with custom remanufacturing and milling facility has opening for an experienced and aggressive sales manager for contractor sales. Send resume to Agate Sales, Inc., P.O. Box 987, Grass Valley, Ca. 95945.

WHOLESALE, INDUSTRIAL LUMBER SALESMAN

Five years or more experience in wholesale lumber. Draw and liberal commission. Orange County and southern LA County, Ca. now open. Takeover existing accounts. Replies confidential. Write Box 49'1 c/o The Merchant Magazine.

BT.JILDING MAIERIAIS/COMPUTERS

We are offering a unique €reer opportunity for the right individual. Solid knowledge ofbusiness and accounting in the lumber and building materials environment is essential. Computer systems exF.sure, good communication capabilities, and industry visibility complete the skill set we are seeking. The position we offer involves consulting to the LBM industry and the implementation of computer-based solutions for accounting, order desk, and retail requirements. We provide an excellent compensation package, good advancement opportunity, outstanding employee benefits, and a pleasant central Orange County, Ca., work atmosphere. If you areinterested in achievingyour full potential in a results oriented environment, please contact: B€tte deMoch (714) 952-9m.