WE STAND ON OUR REPUTATION.

ANY BuILDER woRTH HIS WORK BOOTS can tell you: the Caffall Bros. Gold LabelTM stands for superior quality and performance. Now after 85 years and producing the finest cedar fencing available, we're proud to introduce the first green Douglas Fir stud worthv of the Gold Label name.

Caffall Bros. Gold Label studs are manufactured to the highest levels of quality and consistency' Our state-of-the-art cutting technology ensures accuracy down to 1/1000 mm. And every single 2x4 and 2x6 is machine-vision inspected to meet strict Gold Label standards before leaving our mill' ll

This means no need to cull through the pile on the job sitejust grab'em and go. With Caffall Bros. Gold Label studs, framing crews can work faster. Walls will be truer from the start.

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Progressive Acquires ODS

Progressive Solutions, Inc., Richmond, B.C., has agreed to acquire ODS Software LLC, Federal Way, Wa. ODS's office and staff will be retained, operating as Progressive Solutions USA.lnc.

ODS Software's solutions help lumber and building material rvholesalers to automate processes and the flow of information for sales, inventory management, logistics and distribution. Its fully integrated software suite is built on Microsoft's .NET technology-the industry leader for connecting information, people, systems and devices through Web services.

Progressive Solutions will merge ODS Software's product line with its bisTrack software-also built on Microsoft technology, immediately enhancing bisTrack with an e-business Web portal.

Steve Littlefield. who founded ODS in l99l after selling Dimensions Software to Enterprise, will join Progressive Solutions as v.p.

Hills Flat Plans New Home Hills Flat Lumber Co.. Grass Valley, Ca., received approval to build a new 61,000-sq. ft. supply store and lumberyard on a nearby l3-acre site. Planning commissioners praised the design's beauty. rvhich replicates the look of old mine buildings rvith natural stone, brick, and metal roofins.

"To have it look like the Empire Mirie is just cool." said one commissioner.

As part of the agreement. the buildings will avoid a rvooded area and rvet meadorv on one side of the property. Unused areas of the property rvill be seeded rvith native grasses, and drought-resistant plants rvill be used in the landscaping.

"Most Sierra meadorvs are gone because of historic land uses." said Sally Bartindale of the Wolf Creek Community Alliance. "What rve have left should be maintained and appreciated."

Also, a drainage ditch will be altered to allow runoff to florv across the meadow. General manager Jeff Pardini expects to break ground June I and open a year later. The business. which began as a sarvmill in the late 1800s, rvas purchased by Pardini's grandfather in 1921. Supporters hope the move rvill help the company compete in a challenging market. A Home Depot is scheduled to be built in nearby Auburn.

Remodeling Hits Record High

Americans are expected to spend an estimated $238 billion on residential remodeling in 2006, an increase of 13.2% over last year's record $2 l5 billion. according to the National Association of Home Builders.

"The most popular remodeling projects continue to be kitchens and baths. rvhich usually get the most return on the investment." said Vince Butler. chair of NAHB's Remodelers Council. "Homeowners want to concentrate on the areas rvhere they spend the most time."

Common reasons for undertaking remodeling include adding more space for a growing family or older family member. improving energy efficiency. and increasing the resale value of the home. Retirees increasingly prefer to be able to "age in place," which means continuing to live in their homes safely. independently. and comfortably. regardless of age or ability level.

"The majority of our customers are baby boomers. although we are also seeing strong growth rvithin the GenX market as well." said Butler. "People want to let their house adapt rvith their needs as they change over time."

Do lt Best Opens In China

Do it Best Corp. recently opened two offices in China, to provide its members with a wider range of globally sourced products and to bring those products to market more quickly.

"Having staff in China supports our goal of helping our members grow," said merchandising v.p. Jay Brown. "Global sourcing is one of our key strategies, and we're investing significant resources to ensure that we improve upon the success we've enjoyed so far."

Although its global sourcing department has been doing the job for more than a decade, the new offices will allow the co-op to work directly with a larger number of offshore manufacturers. It currently buys internationally in all categories, including private-label Do it Best products.

Home Depot Buying Lender

Home Depot acquired EnerBank USA, Salt Lake City, Ut., an industrial bank that provides home-improvement loans that remodeling and trade contractors can offer their customers.

"This acquisition is another part of our strategy to expand our business and relationships with professional customers," said Frank Blake, executive v.p.-business development and corporate operations. "EnerBank has a unique rvay of helping home improvement contractors grow their business. especially the smaller contractors who frequent our retail stores. EnerBank's focus on offering loans via contractor referrals complements our existing credit offerings and partnerships."

EnerBank. with net loan assets of $76 million last year. will continue to be run by current leadership.

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DEMAND A HIGHER LEVEL OF LUMBER'"

Your customers will save time and money when they build with lumber that gives them more straight pieces in every stack, and that keeps them happy. Which is why at Canfor we consistently kiln-dry our SpF lumber to an optimal moisture level and carefully wrap it for protection to help keep it straight and TRUE. Because we strive to deliver the highest quality lumber possible. And nothing less. So supply a higher level of lumbertu and build customer loyalty, and your profits.

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