Iy?i-t'aI ! TREATIN UUC (3r INC.

"TSO,"Treating Service Only. "We do not buy or sell lumber."

. Serving California's treated wood suppliers in the best tradition.

State-of-the-art pressu re treati n g faci I ity.

High quality, third party inspected treatment.

NatureWood@ preservative treatment with Alkaline preservatives.

Sunwood@ color or natural.

. Advance Guard@ borate preservative treatment.

. Quick turn around and dependable service.

Dixieline Acquires Sandstone

Dixielinc Lumber Co.. San Die-co, Ca., agreed to acquire l2l-ye ar-old Sandstone Brick Co.. Bakersfield. Ca. Sandstone's truss manufacturing plant and lumber distribution yard scrve the prof'essional contractor retilil rnarkct in Califbrnia's Kcrn County.

"-l'he growing Southern Calilbrnia r.netro rnarkcts have perfbrmcd I'avttrably over thc last fcw years and arc cxpected to rcgain their strength in ycars to comc." said Dixieline prcsident Joe Lawrence. "The acquisition of Sandstonc Brick Cornpany complemcnts ()ur current tlperati0ns in Southern California, expanding and strengthening our ability to servc customcrs in this important market."

At the close of the deal. Sandstone chief operating officer Jim Earnest will stay on as general mana-ger.

Dixieline is a l7-unit division of Pro-Build Holdings.

LP Merges Decking Output

Louisiana-Pacific Corp. is consolidating production strategy of LP WeatherBest composite decking at its plant in Meridian, ld., and curtailin-s production indefinitely in Selma. Al.. beginning April 13.

After Selma ships its remaining inYentory to customers, all WeatherBest orders will be met by Meridian, which recently underwent a S I 4-million expansion.

"Alter lotrking ilt

options to strcngthen our decking business, we dctcrmined that currcnt dcmand does not justify incurrin-{ the ovcrhcad o{' operating two plants at less than full capacity." saicl John Sooker, LP general managcr-outdoor living. "Unfbrtunately. this means curtailing production at our Selma plant, as Meridian has a cost-eff'ectivc infrastructurc. rnore reliable logistics, and a plant sitc that supports our decking manufacturing."

Approximately I l5 Selma jobs will be terminated. Employment for most production employees will end in April; shipping employees will work until the inventory is exhausted. After that time, the Selma plant will be maintained until additional capacity is needed. Employment at the Meridian plant is not affected by the changes.

"We will continue to monitor the situation closely. and regularly recvaluate the need fbr production at the Schna plant, most likely near the end of thc year," Sooker noted.

. Makers of ACQ and CA treated lumber recommend hot-dipped galvanized and/or stainless steel fasteners!

. Maze has true double hot-dipped galvanized and stainless steel fasteners! (Maze Stainless Steel Type 304 & 316 Nails provide the maximum corrosion-protection in treated wood.)

Maze STORMGUARD@ Nails meet & exceedtheASTM-AI53 Spec.

'Warning: Ngne of the other types of coatings on the market has the 90 year Maze track record of dependable corrosion-resistance.

"Hot-galv" lS NOT the same as true hot-dipped galvanized.

INSIST ON GENUINE STONffGUARI,€ DOUBTE HOT-DIPPED GATVANTZED MAZE NAILSI

Stock Expands In New Mexico

Stock Building Supply has acquired Albuquerque Door, Albuquerque, N.M., from Orepac Building Products.

Albuquerque Door assembles prehung exterior and interior doors, distributes vinyl windows, and manufactures specialty architectural millwork items for builders in the Albuquerque and Santa Fe markets. Its single location employs approximately 50.

All senior management, including manager Carolyn Kidd, will remain with the company.

"Through the addition of this millwork operation, we can be the most complete provider of building materials to builders in the Albuquerque market," said Fenton Hord, Stock c.e.o. and president.

Raleigh, N.C.-based Stock now operates 321 locations in 34 states, with sales of $5.3 billion in 2006.

Collins Adding Small Log Mill

The Collins Cos., Portland, Or., has started construction of a small log mill addition adjacent to its Lakeview, Or., sawmill.

The $6.6-million facility, set to begin production in the fall of 2OO7, will process small logs from the

80,000-acre, Forest Stewardship

Council-certified Collins Lakeview Forest, in addition to logs from other timber owners and the U.S. Forest Service. Utilizing a "single-pass machine" from Coe Newnes McGehee, Tigard, Or., the mill will be designed to handle logs less than 10" in diameter.

Responding to the recent Healthy Forest Restoration Act legislation and Governor Ted Kulongoski's commitment to forest health, the small log mill will be part of a program to improve the overall viability of our forests through carefully selected thinning. The program has broad-based support from environmental or ganizations, who view this as one way to manage and sustain forest lands and habitat. This project will play an integral part in reducing fire danger by the removal of the hazardous fuel load on the nearby Fremont National Forest.

"Adding this new small log mill will complement our commitment to carefully manage forest lands for productivity, as well as biodiversity." said senior v.p. Wade Mosby.

This new program of selective thinning is the result of a coalition that includes the governor, U.S. Senators

Ron Wyden and Gordon Smith, U.S. Representative Greg Walden, the Lake County Resources Initiative, and county commissioners.

NAWLA Course Moves West North American Wholesale Lumber Association is moving its annual Wood Basics Course to Corvallis, Or.

Most of the intensive four-day program will be held at the Salbagason Suites Hotel in Corvallis Sept. l0-13. Attendees will view harvesting operations at Starker Forest Lands and tour Rosboro's dimension, engineered wood, and plywood plants in Springfield.

Participants will receive an overall view of the forest products industry, while a new section of the program will discuss wood alternative products. The course was designed for employees who have less than two years experience in the industry. Cost is $1,795 per person for NAWLA members, which includes five nights lodging, all group meals, seminar notebook, field trips, snacks, refreshments, and instruction. Purchase of the optional NAWLA Sales Training Manual is advised.

A chain is only as strong as its weakest link, and a home is clnly as strong as its structure. The LP SolidStart family of products lets you feel confident in the strength of your horne.

LP SolidStart products include a full range of l-Joists, LVL, Rim Board and the LP Floor System. These straighter:, stronger products are more consistent than traditional lumber and provide homes with a solid beginning. And the lifetime limited warrantv assures that LP homes start strong and stay strong.

That's what we do. We make the products that build the homes, simply better.

J.H. Baxter Sells Pole Operations

J.H. Baxter & Co., San Mateo, Ca., has sold its $30 million-a-year wood utility pole business to Stella-Jones Corp., the U.S. subsidiary of Stella-Jones Inc., Montreal, P.Q.

Assets sold include a treating plant located in Arlington, Wa.; pole peeling facility in Juliaetta, Id., as well as all inventories and accounts receivable relating to its wood pole business. Approximately $12 million of the $22.3million sales price was for inventory and receivables.

Baxter also agreed to cease treating utility poles at its remaining facilities in Eugene, Or., and Weed, Ca., which continue treating timbers, pilings, railroad ties, and other products.

The Arlington facility becomes Stella-Jones' tenth treating plant, joining eight facilities in Canada and a Bangor, Wi., crosstie treating plant acquired from Webster Wood Preserving Co. in 2005.

Military Vet Wins $1 Million Ace

Attendees at Ace Hardware's annual convention in Las Vegas, Nv., chose the winner of the Dream Ace Contest, who will receive a store worth $l million.

Gower Talley of Canby, Or., a Desert Storm veteran, will open his new 15,500-sq. ft. store in Spring, Tx., on June 29. "We are thrilled to welcome Gower into our Ace family of entrepreneurs," said president and c.e.o. Ray Griffith.

Talley became a state finalist in the contest just seven days after retiring from the Oregon National Guard, where he served as director of marketing. Before that, he spent 16 years in the U.S. Army, which included service in Operation Desert Storm. In February, finalists traveled to Chicago and New York City to compete in a series of skillbased activities and attend a two-day retail "boot camp."

Valued at $l million, the grand prize includes opening inventory, fixtures, d6cor, and all the technology needed to operate the store. Talley will also receive training and support provided to all new Ace members.

When it gets hot outside, it can get hot inside.

So we added a thin sheet of aluminum to our OSB to create LP TechShield Radiant Barrier. It blocks up to 97o/o of radiant heat in the panel from entering the attic. This keeps homes cooler, Iowers monthly energy bills and saves you money by potentially reducing air conditioner unit sizes and install time.

That's what we do. We make the products that build the homes, simply better.