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We, at ibmc, are constantly striving to better serve our many friends and cus. tomers with high quality control, prompt shipment, competitive prices, and attention to detail. We continue to value your confidence in ibmc and are vigilant in our desire to offer the finest products and services available.

We have, since 1947, continuously expanded our manufacturing and shipping facilities in order to supply our customers with complete lines of Redwood products.0ld Growth Del Norte County Redwood manufactured into Kiln-dried Finish in Bevel Siding, Boards and Dimension is our specialty. We offer all grades of Common, for yard use, and regularly ship mixed cars.

Shipments to all points in the United States, as well as Export markets, are easily and efficiently scheduled through our Traffic Department. We are available at all times to discus your requirements and hope that you will give us the opportunity to serve you in the very near future,

WBMA Morketing Conference

The 4th Annual All-Industry Marketing Conference sponsored by the Western Building Material Association will be held September 15-17 at Ocean Shores, Washington.

Dealers, wholesalers, manufacturers and allied trade associations are invited to exchange marketing ideas, become better ac' quainted, enjoy the golf tourney, deep sea fishing or just plain relaxation, at the beautiful resort community.

Sunday is check-in and registration: start 1:00 pm. A briefing assembly for all participants will be held at 5 p*., followed by a get-acquainted no-host cocktail party at six.

Monday will be devoted to a salmon derby, golf tourney for both men and women and a tour of the area. H. DeWayne Kreager, business consultant, will be the featured speaker that night. His presentation: "The Outlook for the Building Industry in the Northwest Economy" will be followed by a questions and discussion session.

Tuesday begins with a group breakfast and report bv Ansel E. Hyland, WBMA past president, on the recent industrywide open house promotion in the Eugene, Oregon area. Participants will then be assigned to small discussion groups, with each grouping to include dealero wholesaler, manufacturer and association representatives for an effective cross-section. Some of the subjects are personnel, sales training, incentives, operating results survey. Emphasis will be on tlle industry view point and a down-to-earth exchange of problems and ideas that will create a better understanding among all industry factors.

Loren F. Dorman, executive vp,, National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association, will be the featured speaker at the Tuesday luncheon. The conference will be concluded with a climax dinner, reports of discussions by the group chairmen and the presentation of fishing and golfing awards.

Contoiner Shipping Looks Good

Use of flat rack containers for intermodal shipments of fancy hardwood plywood from Japan is proving highly successful.

A large shipment, necessitating three flat racks, was unloaded from the Matson Lines container ship Pacific Trad,er in perfect condition, reported John Osgood of Robert Osgood, Inc., the consignee.

The vessel arrived at Matson's Wilmington, Calif., container yard June 29.

All concerned with the shipment, second of its kind from Japan, were reported