NEW PROBUGTS

And Selected Sales Aids

Door Guard

A steel plate that wraps around the wood door jamb, is now a standard part of every Therma-Tru entry system manufactured by Lake Shore Industries.

It protects the weakest part of any exterior door system as far as security is concerned, which is the splitting of the wood jamb on impact. As little as 100 ft. lbs. of impact at the strike plate of an ordinary door will split the jamb, the company reports. The new adjustable wrap around strike plate can reportedly withstand 500 ft. lbs. of impact pressure without splitting the jamb.

Big Fire Sale

Superior Fireplace is boosting its new d-i-y fireplace line with a "Big Fire Sale" trade promotion.

Built around the E-Z Heat 38" model zero-clearance fireplace, Super- ior has crafted a new display that keys on the 55" x 24" display unit, which features a series of consumer benefits to support sales

The "Big Fire Sale'; runs throu July 31. Its key features are special distributor discounts, a local co-op advertising plan, point-of-sale support materials. and national consumer advertising and promotion.

Superior also has redesigned shipping packaging. A complete display now comes in two cartons containing firebox, accessodes, display pieces, flue section and chimney top.

Likewise, the company's sevenpiece convenience Chimney Pack is now shipped in a single carton. The package contains all necessary parts for a UL listed 12'6" minimum installation on a single-story dwelling.

Gadget Pack

Rubbermaid offers a variety of gadgets in a "Your Choice 77(" promotion through orders postmarked August 31. Shipments began July l.

The gadgets include an ice cream scoop, paper towel holder, sink strainer, scrubbers, a measuring scoop set and a spatula set, each with the regular suggested retail price of 981. Also included is a strainer/spatula and measuring spoon set, which have a regular suggested retail price of 881 each.

Three shelf packs are available to merchandise ice cream scoops, scrubbers and the paper towel holders. Also available is a dump display with a complete assortment of the promoted gadgets.

Non-Skid Tub Bottom

Universal-Rundle Corp. has a new optional non-skid bottom for its line of fibergJass tubs.

The non-skid option is permanent, easy to keep clean and is designed to meet the needs of HUD elderly housing standards, the firm claims. Its skid resistance is reportedly equal to any base on the market today.

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Hardware Week Specials

The Cooper Group has I I highturnover carded hand tools for Fall Hardware Week, with special dealer and suggested retail prices through September 15.

Included are the Crescent AC18 adjustable wrench and long chain nose pliers; 100' long tape,6'folding wood extension rule and 12' power tape with 314" blade from Lufkin; Nicholson handsaw and chainsaw file guides; Weller's soldering iron and gun; and Wiss multi-purpose sniPs and kitchen/household shears.

Knife Display

American Line's new utility knife is now available in a compact countet display.

It holds six knives. each carded with three blades to a card. selling for $4.45; or 20 cards with five utility blades per card priced at $ I I 9.

The new knife features an exclusive knuckle guard, three blade positions for cutting, and an easy-to-load design that provides quick access to extra blades stored in the handle.

See & Touch Display

Contech Brands new P.O.P. Ceiling & Wall Textures display has a unique, hand-held movie viewer containing a Suoer 8mm Technicolor film which givis application instructions and ideas for use in the customer's home. It also includes a supply of full color idea and instruction brochures, and pre-mounted texture samples with various finishes. It is designed to rest on a stack of texture containers, counter top or it can be hung on a wall. It is easily set up without tools in five minutes.

Pipe Insulation

Frelen, a closed-cell polyethylene foam insulation material for hot & gold water pipes, with a unique "Zipper" Lock for easy installation-, is new from Pellon Corp.

It significantly reduces heat loss from hot water and heating pipes, the company claims. No tape, clips, special tools, or adhesives are needed for installation.

Highly effective on air conditioning and refrigeration pipes, Frelen also prevents excessive moisture condensation on cold water pipes. Lightweight and odorless, it helps protect pipes from damage.

Spring Flooring Patterns

Mannington Mills' Classicon collection bring rhythms of lieht and shadows. and bursts of sunshine to resilient flooring. "California Square" and "Winterset" reflect consumers' requests for earthtone shades and attractive easy-to-live-with designs in the company's no-wax flooring lines.

The special JT88 wear layer on both is 15 mils thick, suitable for light commercial as well as residential locations. Both are available in 6' and 12' widths.

Carefree bursts of color are reflected in "California Square," a glazed trTe design available in five light decorator colors.

"Winterset" pattern casts rhythms of light and shadow onto a design within a design pattern. It can be used in the new rooms that really incorporate two living areas such as the dining/living room or kitchen/family room. Lounging pillows can be placed directly on the floor, because all Classicon products are cushioned for warmth and comfort.

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OUR MAJOR NAIL SUPPLIERS ARE:

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Plus many other specialty nail suppliers

PGL and PYS warehouses maintain the largest stock of nails in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.

In addition to all the regular nails, we also stock a wide variety of specialty nails in STAINLESS, ALUMINUM, BRONZE and TEMPERED STEEL.

Nails are only part of the many steel products we handle. Call us for re-bar, fencing, wire, netting, mesh, etc.

Call your nearest PGL/PYS Senrlce Center for: SERVICE o SELECTION o STOCK

Government Approved

Swan Tubwal system Model RM-58 offers the durability and strength of tile without the problems normally associated with grouting. The system is pressmolded to insure uniform thickness and strength throughout. Time needed for installation is much less with little ongoing maintenance required. The three-piece unit is custom fitted to install easily in new projects or over existing tile with no cutting, fitting or mitering. It comes with glue and caulking. It adjusts to fit tub areas from 57" to 62" wide with 30" depth. The panels are 58" high.

Swan Tubwals meet the rigid specifications required for Urban Renewal, HUD, NAHRO Military Dependent Housing and all other types of government building and remodeling projects

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DIY Tape Merchandiser

Twelve of the most popular Lufkin diy manual and power tapes, in lengths from 6' to 100', are displayed on a new pegboard merchandiser measuring only 30"x14". The Measuring Center is a basic stock keeping unit of two each of the dozen "quality with economy" models with suggested retails from $1.79 to $9.98.

Leak Sealer

Water which is flowing or seePing through concrete or masonry can be instantly and permanently stopped with Sonneborn-Contech's Sonoplug, the firm claims.

It is a dry powder compound based on hydraulic cement, selected silica sands, acceleration and bonding promoters.

Requiring no special tools, it reportedly sets, expands and anchors powerfully to seal off active water in just a few minutes. It is primarily intended for, but not limited to, grade and subgrade applications including holes, cracks, faults causing leakage and seepage through concrete floors, walls and junctions, and general masonry.

His & Hers Cabinet

The His and Her Cabinet, by Caroma, is a contemporary wall mounted cabinet, available in several colors. The hearry duty plastic cabinet has adjustable shelves and handy storage trays, all made of heavy-gage styrene.

The 15" mirrored front slides open, exposing half of the cabinet's interior at a time. The cabinet front is also available separately, to serve as an attractive wall mirror. All mounting hardware and instructions are included.

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ll's A Shut-Out

Ajax Hardware has two streamlined home security merchandisers. The new traffic building merchandisers attractively display the Home Safe Line of property and personal protection devices. Each merchandiser highlights the attention getting headline: The Home Security Center."

Both easy-to-assemble units, divided into window and door shop groupings, are designed to be placed on a gondola. Items on display include keyed heavy duty chain guard, chain guard, security bolt. 1600 and 1800 door viewers. keyed patio door lock and other devices.

Paneling Promotion

Georgia-Pacific has a Monitor paneling promotion headlined, "I Spy A Buy."

Promotion attention-getters include a 3' stand-up display decorated with an inquisitive sleuth and bloodhound, a full-color 18" counter card showing a handsome paneled attic room, a pre-recorded 60-second radio spot with detective theme, radio scripts, ad slicks, and brielt "Spy A Buy" buttons for store sales personnel.

Hot Water Saver

A hot water-saying conversion kit that easily installs on most standard restroom and bathroom lavatories is new from San-Econ Corp.

It is an easily installed valve and shunt assembly that lets you draw water preadjusted to a comfortable handwashing temperature from a lavatory hot water faucet. Reducing hot water usage and the danger of scalding, the conversion admits cold water into a special premixing valve installed on the hot water line. Temperature is controlled by adjusting the hot water flow with a thumbscrew.

Check valves in the San-Econ Conversion Kit prevent hot water from backing up into the cold water line. With valve orifices smaller than those in conventional lavatory valves, the kit will also reduce overall water consumption. $22.75.

and Garden Products

We also carry split redwood and cedar products, plus a complete line of fence products lcl; direct shipments only for t&t or carloads.

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Home Furniture

A versatile home Gourmet Center, and hard rock maple WNT tables with decorator, walnut-striped tops have been added to John Boos & Co.'s line of butcher block furnitures. The Gourmet Center comes with a 4" thick end grain constructed butcher block, 30" wide x 24" deep, a slatted lower shelf and convenient casters. Overall height of its work surface is 32" A variety of options are available. Decorator table tops, all with genuine walnut strips, are offered in several sizes, and can be mounted on several Boos bases.

Dry Wall Products

Standard Dry WaU Products has added a group of five new specialty building materials to its Thoro System line. They include a stucco, swimming pool plaster, veneer plaster, wall texture, and ceiling spray.

What A Cut-Up

American Safety Razor has a new utility knife with knuckle guard for healy-duty lifetime use.