Ganahl Acquires BuenaPark Lumber

Ganahl Lumber, Anaheim, Ca., bought Buena Park Lumber, Buena Park, Ca., June 29 from the Nelson family, which has owned the store since 1904.

Ganahl's co-owner Peter Ganahl said that the Nelson family decided to sell primarily because of changing market conditions.

"In the large U.S. metropolitan markets, the small lumber dealers have all but disappeared in the last l0 to 20 years because of the big boxes and the need to attain a certain size in order to reduce operating costs," Ganahl commented.

According to a company statement, Buena Park Lumber was chosen because it met some basic criterion for the seven-unit retailer. It focused on pro customers, had a sales capacity of over $20 million a year, has a railserved site, and has a highly visible location with high street traffic.

Ganahl said that although Buena Park Lumber was large enough to continue as an independent, it will substantially reduce its operating costs as part of Ganahl Lumber.

Parr Schools Lady D-l-Yers

As competition for the do-it-yourselfer's dollar increases, one Northwest dealer has decided educating women on the ins-and-outs of home improvement is a smart move.

Parr Lumber, a 2O-unit Northwest retailer based in Hillsboro. Or.. has been hosting classes that teach women how to install everything from drywall to laminate flooring.

A recent Parr's "Ladies Night" in Keizer, Or., attracted nearly 50 women eager to realize their remodeling visions.

"Women are willing and able to do any project," said Parr's marketing and advertising mgr. Jennifer Swick. "Women right now are much more hands on."

Parr Lumber has presented several of these hands-on classes throughout the Northwest, using its own workers in addition to outside experts as instructors. At the Keizer class, Parr had the help of a faux painting specialist from Rodda Paint. Other topics covered included using power tools and accessorizing with moulding and millwork.

Lynette Nicholson, assistant store mgr. in Salem, Or., said the classes are advertised in local newspapers and attendance has been strong.

"It continually grows," Nicholson said. "(Women) are jumping on the bandwagon."

She added that women "want to do more, not just arts and crafts, but home projects."

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G-P Closing Fort Bragg Mill

Citing a lack of profitability, Georgia-Pacific will close its Fort Bragg, Ca., sawmill late this year.

The redwood and Douglas fir mill had suspended production for eight of the last 18 months and has operated at reduced capacity since March.

The facility was built by Union Lumber in 1891, and acquired by G-P 30 years ago from Boise Cascade.

The company has yet to determine the fate of the 460-acre coastal site.

Rosboro Expands lts Reach

Rosboro Lumber, Springfield, Or., is expanding sales of its office wood door framing systems into the entire Northwest and California markets.

Last year Rosboro bought Washington Hardwoods, Seattle, Wa., which previously had sold only into the Seattle market.

"We've been expanding our sales across the region," said business development mgr. Jim Walsh. "Our concept is hopefully to sell throughout the country."

This is Rosboro's first attempt to expand beyond commodity lumber. Walsh said the company is trying to broaden its focus and tap into its experience in the building products industry.

Some have pointed out that the timing of the expansion may be risky because the recent dot-com meltdown has created sluggish demand in Seattle and much of the Northwest for new office space.

Walsh said the company has seen indications that the office construction market from Los Angeles, Ca., north to Seattle is picking up.

Wood door systems can cost 157o to 20Vo more than the more commonly used steel and aluminum systems.

Ace In Spokane's South Hills

An Arizona hardware retailer plans to open an outlet this August in the South Hill section of Spokane, Wa. Jant Group Inc., which operates AB Ace Hardware, Mesa, Az., has signed a lease on a 40,000-sq. ft. building vacated by a supermarket two years ago.

The new store, South Hill Ace Hardware, will feature the larger "Super Ace Hardware" format. Typically larger Ace units carry a wider assortment of hardware goods, as well as a fair amount of buildins materials.

"The competition on the South Hill is very limited," says Jant Group's Martin Ruggiero. "We feel like this is an excellent location."

The last home improvement retailer to serve the area was Heights Home Center & Nurserv. which closed two years ago.

Test Rides At NW Depot

Home Depot, Salem, Or., decided the best way to promote its outdoor products and tools was to let the public get their hands on them, and try them out for themselves.

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a weekend event in mid-May, showcased everything from lawn mowers to heavy-duty rental equipment.

"This was a chance for customers to get their hands dirty and crank up a new lawn mower, test the latest hedge trimmers, rev up a new edger and more," said store mgr. Bob Midgley.

Rental items. such as air compressors, pressure washers, sanders, generators, drills and augers were tested out by the public. Experts were on site to instruct customers on safe methods of operating the machinery.

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