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BigBeam@: This big 30F beam is an integral component of your engineered floor system and is manufactured to match standard I-joist depths and wall framing widths.

Rosboro Stock Glulam: This 24F, kiln dried beam is available in Architectural and Framing appearance, and is the mainstay of our glulam product line.

UC-24Ffft Similar but without the high design values of its big brother, this 24F beam is much more cost effective for moderate loads.

1.7E Header: An economical choice where high design values are not required. 1.7E Headers go in straight and withstand the elements better than LSL or solid sawn timber.

We also have the support to back up such a complete product line.

Software Support: Rosboro now offers KeyBeam@, a software program that helps you select the most cost effective Rosboro product for your application. This software is available on CD or can be downloaded from our website along with all other technical resources covering Rosboro products.

Rosboro's Toll-Free Technical Support: Please feel free to call our Technical Support Hotline at | -877 -457 -41 39 with your questions about any Rosboro glulam product. Drill a hole, and not sure if it's OK? Call. we'll let you know.

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Conrad Coming To So. Cal.

Conrad Forest Products/Conrad Wood Preserving, North Bend Or., will begin construction late this year on a 25-acre treating facility and full service distribution center in Riverside, Ca.

The new plant will feature Arch Chemical's Wolmanized product line, including Natural Select copper azole, Silbor borates, and Dricon interior fire retardant.

The location will also distribute a full line of green Douglas fir dimension and timbers, redwood, engineered wood products, and have a complete remanufacturing facility.

Chinook Adds New Stores

Eric Fritsch, owner of Chinook Lumber Co., Snohomish, Wa., has expanded his business throughout Grant County, Wa.

Fritsch acquired three sites in Quincy, Ephrata and Royal City, Wa., formerly owned by Able Building Supply, and opened branches of Chinook Lumber April 14. He bought the Ephrata store and has options to buy the other two, but declined to buy Able's two other stores in Moses Lake and Wenatchee. Wa.

"It would be a management challenge, in terms of competition," Fritsch said. "We can handle three stores, but five would be too much of a stretch."

Fritsch also noted that the Wenatchee location was a very small site surrounded by immediate competition, while Moses Lake was an expensive property with four other retail operations in town.

Cosmetic renovations totaling $100,000 were made to each of the stores, including a new roof to one of the stores, exterior paint, signage, and stripping the floors. While all new inventory was bought, Fritsch did not buy any of Able's former equipment. only the locations.

"It's been quite a learning curve," Fritsch said. "The systems are different from Able."

Currently, the three new stores employ 20 people, but Fritsch expects to eventually employ 25 associates.

FSC Certifies Potlatch Land

Potlatch Corp., Spokane, Wa., reportedly has become the first publicly traded timber company in the

U.S. to earn certification from the Forest Stewardship Council for forest management.

Certification of Potlatch's 670,000 acres of Idaho timberland took two years and will require annual updates. The company will decide by the end of the year whether it will seek similar certification for its 485,000 acres of timberland in Arkansas and 320,000 acres in Minnesota.

Arch Buys Chemical Firm

Arch Wood Protection and Arch Treatment Technologies are the beneficiaries of parent company Arch Chemicals' $2 l0-million acquisition of Aveica's Biocides business.

"The integration of these businesses will enhance our ability to provide exciting new wood treatment products to our customers by broadening our knowledge base and expertise," said Arch president Steven Wisnewski. "This acquisition fits very well into our program of parternships with global leaders in chemical and pharmaceutical products to tailor their specialty ingredients for use in preserving and protecting wood."

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Mclendon Rescues Pro Yard

Weeks before 7O-year-old contractor yard Seattle Lumber r.vas to shut its doors, another long-time Renton, Wa.. business rll'eed to acquire its lssets. rctain its cmployccs. and continuc clperations under thc same name.

Unable to renew its lease. Seattle Lumber had bcgun a liquidation sale (sae April, p. 20)-when McLendon Hardr'vare steppcd in.

Secrctary Mikc Mclendon said thc acquisition allor,vs the hardr.vare chain "to serve contractors better than we can do it in our stores sometimes."

In addition. McLendon has acquired a former Kman store in town, demolished the building. and is awaiting a construction permit to remodel the site into its nerv flagship store by early fall.

Oregon Mill Week Coming Up

The Umpqua Valley Lumber Association is putting the finishing touches on plans for its 6th annual Mill Week in Douglas County. Or.

The June 23-2-5 event includes two days of mill tours. golf tournament, wcstern-themed BBQ dinner, and popular Hellsatc jetboat cxcursion.

"We continue to mix thinss uo so that our customers can enjoy a unique exprience every year," said Karen Quibell, Douglas County Forest Products. Winchester. "If turnout is an indication of success. then this event has been successful beyond our lvildest imagination." treasurer. Directors include Gary Pittman, Jim Thomson, Todd Lund. Bob Maurer, Nancy Daniels, Alice Briggs, Lee Greene, Tim Hunt, J.T. Taylor and Bill O'Bannion.

Participants include C&D Lumber Co., Douglas County Forest Products, DR Johnson Lumber Co. (Riddle Laminators), Glide Lumber Products (TrceSource), Roseburg Forest Products, Sun Studs, Superirtr Lumber (Swanscln Group), and Umpqua Lumber Co.

The group was formed in 1998 after members realized the county was home to perhaps the nation's densest concentration of sawmills. Each had invested heavily in state-of-the-art equipment to meet the changing demands of the market and availability of resources, and was looking for a way to showcase their operations as well as the panoramic region, while entertaining their customers.

This year, UVLA decided to incorporate, elect offlcers, and form a board of directors. Quibell was named president, Dixie Tibbets, Srvanson Group. Glendale, secretary. and Brigid Kennaday, C&D Lumbcr. Riddle.

For more inforrnation on thc invitation-only event, call (541) 612-51 | l.

GCA Suit Denied Class Action

The U.S. District Court in western Louisiana has denied class action status to a lawsuit challenging the safety of CCA treated wood.

The ruling in Ardoin vs. Stine Lumber Co. was made after the plaintiffs attempted to dismiss their own lawsuit. The court denied the plaintiffs' request and ordered a hearing on the class issue. In a strongly worded ruling for the defense, Judge Patricia Minaldi rejected all of the plaintiffs' arguments for class certification.

This is the third time a court has rejected class certification of a case challenging the safety of CCA treated wood, according to Arch Wood Protection. No court has ever granted class action status to such a case.

Jim Hale, executive director of the Wood Preservative Science Council, noted, "This ruling is a major vindication fbr the treated wood industry."

Reliability, Stability, Strength, and Workability.

When a builder selects a piece of Swanson Douglas-fir, he knows he has the best plywood, stud, or dimension lumber available. Doug-fir is the preferred species because of its superior stability, strength, stiffness, and workability in residential and commercial framing. Swanson Group's precision milling and rigid quality control ensure that every product meets the highest industry standards. We back our products with excellent sales support, timely delivery, and unsurpassed service. Contact your distributor about purchasing any of Swanson's Doug-fir products.

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Fencing Maker Stakes Claim

Trumeta Corp., Camarillo, Ca., expects to "redefine" the fencing industry by introducing advanced production techniques. unique new designs, and an extensive dealer support program.

"The fencing industry suffers from a lack of creativity in product choices combined with inconsistency in quality and service," said c.e.o. Mark Maldonado. "By implementing a multifaceted, highly professional approach to creating, distributing and supporting this product category, we hope to do for fencing what Federal Express did for ovemight shipping."

Founded in 1992 as Atlas Fencing, Simi Valley, Ca., Trumeta was acquired in July and recruited new management, headed by former Intel executive Maldonado. The company produces ornamental iron, aluminum, vinyl, chain link and barbed wire fencing, as well as gates, gate operators and custom fencing hardware.

MillWould Lower Fire Risk

A proposed sawmill in Bellemont, Az., would cut the risk of wildfires in the area by utilizing small-diameter trees. The trees have been congesting the Coconino National Forest resultins in wildfires.

Savannah Pacific's $15 million mill would utilize a specialized "gluebonding process" and other technology that turns pine into a harder wood. The majority of the machinery would come from a mill acquired in Oregon.

Coconino National Forest Supervisor Nora Rasure informed Savannah Pacific president and c.e.o. Jeff Garver that the forest could supply his company with 20 million board feet annually for the next l0 years.

According to Jeremy Christopher with the Greater Flagstaff Economic Council, economically speaking the agreement would be a win-win situation for the region. The sawmill would employ 100 people and create an additional 75 jobs.

Court Grants Wickes Loan

A federal bankruptcy judge approved a $115 million credit for Wickes Inc., Vemon Hills, Il., to help the company restructure and emerge from Chapter I I protection. The money, which will help Wickes pay employees, maintain operations, and buy goods and services, comes from a group of banks led by

Menill Lynch Capital. It consists of two term loans totaling $37.3 million and a $77.6 million revolving loan commitment.

"We are grateful for the support of our lenders and the confidence they have displayed in Wickes by meeting our funding needs," said Jim O'Grady, Wickes president and c.e.o. "The court's approval of our DIP credit facility will enable us to continue to operate without interruption, meeting our ongoing business obligations and properly stock our stores as we enter the spring building season."

Fletcher Challenge Renamed

Fletcher Challenge Forests has changed its name to Tenon Limited, reflecting its rapid evolution from forest owner/manufacturer to wood processing, marketing and distribution.

"Tenon is a powerful link to the heritage of woodworking," explained chairman Sir Dryden Spring. "It is the way to form one of the strongest wooden joints possible. It is short, unique, easily remembered, and lends itself to strong visual branding."

The company is based in Auckland, New Zealand, with U.S. subsidiary Tenon USA based in Hanover. Md.