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Your Southern Pine Library

2003-2004 SFPA Catalog, a catalog of nearly 100 videos, publications and services related to pressure-treated southern pine, is available by requesting publication #100 from the Southern Forest Products Association, Box 641700, Kenner, La.70064; (504) 443-6612; www. southernpine.com.

The Lumber Yearbook

Random Lengths Yearbook, a 290-p. book of critical lumber market information compiled from the last I I years, is $46.95 from Random Lengths, Box 867, Eugene, Or.97440 (541) 866-9925; www.randomlensths.com.

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The Woodclad Way

A l2-p., full-color brochure of woodclad windows and applications is free from Milgard Windows, (800) 562-0402; www.milgard.com.

Stones Around The Hearth

Fireplaces and Chimneys, a l2-p. brochure of stone applications for fireplaces and chimneys, is free from Cultured Stone, Box 270, Napa, Ca. 94559 : (800) 25 5 - l'l 27; www.culturedstone.com.

Know The Mold Facts

Facts Regarding Mold, an educational brochure for component manufacturers and their customers that lists facts about mold on lumber in residential construction. is available from Wood Truss Council of America, I WTCA Center, 6300 Enterprise Lane, Madison, Wi. 53'719; (608) 274-4849; www. woodtruss.com.

Moulding Design Showcase

Combination Moulding De.signs, a fullcolor brochure of ideas for using combination mouldings in every room of the house, is free from Georgia-Pacific, (800) 284-5347; www.gp.com.

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Online Hardwood Help

Hardwoods in the Bath: Finishing for Wet, Humid Environment, an online brochure on installing a hardwood tub surround, is available on the Web from The Hardwood Council at www.hardwoodcouncil.com.

Plumb The Catalog Depths

A plumbing and radiant heat products catalog for prof'essional plumbing contractors is available from CPI Inc., 135 Fox Rd., Suite A, Knoxville, Tn. 37992; (865) 690- l 558; www.durapex.com.

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A l l4-p., full-color catalog of woodworking tools such as shaper cutters, router bits and insert tooling is free from LRH Enterprises, 9250 Independence Ave., Chatsworth, Ca. 91311; (800) 4232544; www.lrhent.com.

Standards lllustrated, a 685-p. book or CD that contains design and technical illustrations for architectural woodwork. raw lumber and veneers is $100 from the Architectural Woodwork Institute, (301) 9 53 -7 264; www.awinet.org.

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Co-op Gets More Members Online

With 92Eo of members already connected, Do it Best Corp. is on track to reach its goal of having 100% of its dealers electronically linked by July l.

To get connected, members need a computer, an Internet connection at their stores via a local Internet Service Provider or through Do it Best's Spacenet Satellite Network, and access to mydoitbest.com, the co-op's member-exclusive Web site.

The co-op sees mydoitbest.com as its long-term vision of how it will communicate with its entire membership4,300 retailers around the globe.

The site features:

. an online catalog that provides live inventory checks, the ability to place orders for products, and "real time" information on all of the more than 68,000 products carried by the co-op; the ability to view market bulletins online and register for co-op events;

. an online version of the plan-o-gramming Power Aisle Book, and

. access to up-to-date information on all of theco-op's programs and services.

So far, 350 members are participating in Do it Best's Spacenet telecommunication system, which connects the co-op to individual stores and reportedly makes data transmission and other communications faster, more reliable and more efficient.

Wholesaler Earns lts Stripes, Stars

Peterman Lumber Co., Fontana, Ca., has installed a 2O'x30' American flag, flying high above the adjacent 10 Freeway on a 70' pole.

Our new strapping system offers:

Superior alternative to steel banding

. Far less likelihood of injury, to employee or customer

Far less steel banding-related damage to materials

Secure bundling of all truss jobs

Resists weather and material shrinkage

Steel banding is dangerous and obsolete. Until now, there was no viable alternative. We believe we have the solution to your load containment needs! Seeforyourself!

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"Being an ex-Marine and a businessman who has prospered in the free enterprise system of America, I thought it an appropriate way of honoring our country and capping off our latest expansion," said Pete Peterman.

Peterman recently expanded its now 9-acre facility with the construction of three additional lumber sheds. The next phase of development on the last acre will be a 40,000-sq. ft. building to include offices and additional enclosed warehouse space.

During the flagraising ceremony, Peterman dedicated the flag to Gail Hatle, who was retiring after 2l years with the company.

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WTO Ruling Mixed For U.S.

The World Trade Organization ruled last month that the U.S. erred when it imposed a heavy 27Vo dlty on Canadian softwood lumber, but the court did back the U.S.'s right in this case to impose some type of tariff.

Canada's trade minister Pierre Pettigrew was quick to claim victory, saying that charging fees for the use of government-owned forests does not amount to a form of subsidies.

"Yet again, it appears that the U.S. is being told that its attempts to prove that our softwood industry is subsidized are flawed," said Pettigrew.

A U.S. trade official said the ruling was mixed, claiming the U.S. won in one crucial area: the WTO said Canada's system of providing lumber producers with timber from public lands is a financial contribution and can be hit with duties.

According to officials close to ruling, the WTO found that the U.S. used a mistaken methodology to calculate the tariffs but did not rule that imposition of tariffs in itself was wrong. The WTO panel recommended that U.S. officials consider Canadian lumber prices rather than U.S. prices in assessing possible duties.

Industry watchers say the ruling is similar to a decision issued last summer. The WTO will issue a final report on the tariff dispute in July.

Stolen Loader Runs Amok

A vandal on a stolen log loader left a wave of destruction before abandoning the bulldozer-like vehicle on a logging road in Carlotta, Ca.

After stealing the loader from Pacific Lumber Co. in the early hours of May 12, the thief evidently didn't know how to turn it and plowed through a fire department pump house and water tank. Power poles along the route were also damaged.

The loader was recovered a few miles east of Carlotta.

Insulated Panels Up And Up

Residential use of structural insulated panels (SIPs) has risen 5070 over the last five years, according to the Structural Insulated Panel Association.

Approximately 12,000 homes were built with SIPs in 2002, up from 8,000 units in 1997. Some homes are built with only SIP walls; others with SIP walls and roof, and others with

SIP floors. walls. and roof.

SIP production for 2002 was 51 million sq. ft., with TOVo of it used in either single family or multifamily housing.

Lumber Train May Ride Again

Humboldt County, Ca., is raising funds to purchase a vintage logging locomotive to serve as an excursion train for the proposed Timber Heritage Museum.

The steam engine, Pacific Lumber Locomotive #37. has sat idle in Wilmington, De., since the 1950s. The asking price is $48,000.

Planners hope the 1925 locomotive will transport tourists around historic logging sites in the Arcata, Ca., area.

Planners are trying to raise grant money to repair the old rails lines and satisfy environmental questions about the rail's impact on marshland bird habitat.

The long-term goal of museum proponents is to collect logging industry artifacts dedicated to Humboldt's logging history.

If plans for the excursion train stay on track, the PL #37 could be ferrying tourists along the redwood coast by 2006.