Selllng tothc scurH2

lf you sell into the South, or any part of it, we can help you get across your message.

Building Products Digest covers all 13 Southern states. Each month we send 12,750 copies to 100% of all the retailers, wholesalers, distributors and jobbers. That's all the home centers, home improvement centers and retail dealers as well as those at the wholesale level that back them up. This saturation coverage means you now have a way to reach your customers and prospects. Building Products Digest, the highly acclaimed monthly for the Southern trade can help you get across your message. The Digest, incidentally, is the sister publication of The Merchant Magazine and is based on The Merchant's proven format . . . doing the job for advertisers for 60 years.

You can count on reaching the market in the South through Building Products Digest. Call today, you'll be glad you did. Buildinq

Shopping List

A 1984 lumber products catalog is free from Georgia-Pacific Corp., P.O. Box 1326, Atlanta, Ga. 30303.

Learn Belore Remodeling

"What You Should Know About Siding, Windows, Insulation, and Roofing Before You Build or Remodel," a 28-p. booklet is free from CertainTeed Corp., P.O. Box 860, Valley Forge, Pa. 19482.

Self-Aligning Siding

A four color brochure on hardboard siding is free from Boise Cascade Timber and Wood Products Group, 270 Shelard Plaza South, 400 S. County Road 18, St. Louis Park. Mn.55426.

Light ol Your Life

A Gp. four-color brochure of lamps and fxtures is free from VL-North American Philips Service Lighting Corp., Banks St., Hightstown, N.J. 08520.

Air Apparent

A full-color catalog of range hood-fans is free from NuTone Housing Group, Scovill Inc., Madison & Red Bank Rds., Cincinnati, Oh. 45227.

Hinged Patio Door

A Gp. full-color brochure on the Solarium door is free from E. A. Nord Co., P.O. Box 1187, Everett, Wa.98206.

AWPB on Treated Wood

An updated, 4-p. color brochure on pressure-treated wood is free from American Wood Preservers Bureau, P.O. Box 6085, Arlingon, Ya. 22206.

Woodwork Mfrs' Member List

Copies of a new membership and product directory are free from the National Woodwork Manufacturers Association, 205 W.Touhy Ave., Park Ridge,Il.60(58.

For Prompt Service

On all New Literature stories write directly to the name and address shown in each item. Please mention that you saw it in The Merchant Magazine. Many thanks!

Cook's Corner

A color catalog on a built-in food preparation center is free from NuTone Housing Group, Scovill Inc., Madison & Red Banks Rds, Cincinnati, Oh. 45227.

Color Renewal

The 1984 Wilsonart Specialty Laminates Collection brochure is free from Ralph Wilson Plastics Co., 600 General Bruce Dr., Temple, Tx., 76501 or (800) 433-3222 (8m) 792{m0 in Texas.

Shorter Bathroom Lines

More efficient bathrooms are pictured in "Bathrooms: Planning & Remodel ing," a 128-p. book retailing for $5.95 from Lane Publishing Co., Willow &Middlefield Rds., Menlo Park, Ca. 94025.

Asphalt Roofers Guide

A new edition of the 60p. "Residential Asphalt Roofing Manual" is available for $3.50 from the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, 6288 Montrose Rd., Rockville, Md. 20852.

Buyer's Guide

A 32-p. list of member operated sawmills, treating and laminating facilities is free from the Southern Forest Products Association, P.O. Box 5?fi8, New Orleans, La.70152.

Easier Window Shopping

A window consumer information booklet is free from Hurd Millwork Co., 520 S. Whelen Ave., Medford, Wi. 54451.

Early American Dream

"American Colonial." a brochure of wood mouldings, is 500 (20c each in quantities of 100 plus postage) from Wood Moulding & Millwork Producers Association, Box 25278, Portland, Or. 97225.

Guiding Light

"A Selector Guide To Skylights" is free from APC Corp., Box 8356-HR Haledon, N.J. 07508.

Where Does lt Go?

"Complete Home Storagei' a 28 p. book with 230 color photos and 200 illustrations, selling for $9.95 is from Lane Publishing Co., Menlo Park, Ca. 91025.

Construction Sealants

A Gp, color brochure on silicone construction sealants is free from Commercial Plastics and Supply Corp., 1620 WoodhavenDr., Cornwells Heights, Pa. 19020.

High Strength Cover

Free samples and product information on storage and shipping covers are available from The Griffolyn Division, Reef Industries, Inc., P.O. Box 3328, Houston, Tx.77233.

Smooth Approach

"Do-It-Yourself Asphalt Driveway Survival Instructions Guide" is free from Gardner Asphalt Corp., 4001 E. 7th Ave., Tampa, Ft. 33605.

Capable Performance

To obtain a free brochure on MicroLam lumber headers and beams, write Trus Joist Corp., P.O. Box 60, Boise, Id. 837U7.

Space Maker

A 2Gp. full color guide, "Planning Your Space In The Sun," including a kit to help design a greenhouse, is $3 from the National Greenhouse Co.. P.O. Box 100, Pana, I1.62557.

GLASS!FIED

Advertisements

Management Opportunities

Rapidly expanding multilocation Home Improvement Warehouse chain has openings for qualified individuals with progressive management experience. These challenging positions require an indepth knowledge of lumber and building materials and offer excellent salary, incentive bonus, comprehensive benefit plan, and tremendous advancement opportunity. These positions are available in desirable locations throughout the Midwest and Southwestern part of the country. Apply in confidence to: Al Wilt, director of human resources. Home Centers of America Inc., 100 Gill Rd., San Antonio, Tx. 78201. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Traders

We are a new sales company that offers you the tools to be a success. We have mill production, remanufacturing, on-hand inventory and good financing. Commission with draw plus insurance. We have openings in both our So. Ca. office (contact) Dave Bufe ('714) 241-7C[l and at our Phoenix, Or. headquarters (contact) Pat Reagan (503) 535-5541. Croman Forest Products.

One of America's fastest growing Home Improvement Warehouse chains is offering a challenging and rewarding opportunity to a qualified individual with a minimum of 5 years experience and direct mill purchasing of lumber for a multi-location retail operation. Position offers excellent salary, comprehensive benefit plan and advancement opportunity: Qualified candidates, apply in confidence to: Al Wilt, director of human resources, Home Centers of America Inc., 100 Gill Rd., San Antonio, Tx. 78201. Equal Opportunity Fmnlover preferred. To sell hardwood plywood and lumber. North Los Angeles, Ca., County following. Orange Co., Ca., based lumber firm. Commission. Please call Jim Skay, (714) 997-t'72r. distributor needs experienced salesperson in So. Ca. area. Excellent compensation with unlimited growth potential. All resumes kept in strictest confidence. Write Box 503 c/o

Twenty-five (25) words for $19. Each additional word 65c. Phone number counts as one word. Address counts as six words. Headlines and centered copy ea. line: $5. Box numbers and special borders: $5 ea. Col. inch rate: $30' Names of advertisers using a box number cannot be released. Address replies to box number shown in ad in care of The Merchant Magazine, 45fi) Campus Dr., Suite 4t0, Newport Beach' Ca. 92660. Make checks payable to The Merchrnt Magazine. Mail copy to above address or call (714) 352-1990. Deadline for copy is the 22nd of the month. PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY COPY unless you have established credit with us.

TRUSS CO. MGR. WANTED 45-year-old co.'s truss division looking for mgr.-sales-estimator. Liberal benefits. Salary commensurate with experience. Write or call Jack Jackson, l8l8 Cortez Ave., Escondido, Ca. 92026 (619) 747-7365.

EXPERIENCED lumber salesperson, wholesale lumber company, industrial accounts in So. Ca. area. Commission plan, benefits. Send resume to P.O. Box 2627, Pomona, Ca.91769.

WANTED: Lumber trader experienced in green Douglas fir buying and selling in the Ca. and Az. markets. Excellent benefits and great income potential. Contact Bob Zelinka or Chris Sallee at Buckeye Pacific Corp. (503) 228-3330 or (l-800) 547-9191.

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WHOLESALE lumber distributor is looking for an aggressive trader to sell Doug fir, redwood and plywood to retail lumber yards. Outstanding opportunity to develop mill direct loads as well as mixed loads from our large distribution center. Excellent salary and commission program for the right applicant with sales experience. Contact Bob Riggs at Sequoia Supply, Fairfield, Ca. (707) 864-l7ll.

Lumber Yards & Home Centers (etc.)

AL CARLSON broker

"Al" specializes in the sale of lumber yards and home centers only. After 30years in the lumber business he is able to prouide experience, discretion and confidentiality in all transactions.

OREGON COAST: Large lumber yard and modern home center located on busy highway. Whole ball of wax including real estate for $1,700,000 or just buy operating assets at book value for cash and lease real estate.

ALASKA: Beautiful Home Center, Truss Plant & Lumber Yard on l01/z acres.5l/z million price is a bargain with reasonable terms.

ARIZONA: Three profitable home centerlumber yard combo's. One large truss plant, one busy door shop and a large contractor drywall and lumber yard. Just buy the assets at market value. No blue sky. No liabilities.

RESORT AREA; Modern Jrf- center, it"; :i' 11,, %'dbs,H"* i::bg"Ak

':,? o":::, J":'",:lT,: and/or in good working order. Good lease with room to expand.

CALIF. OCEAN BREEZES and no SMOG make this six acre lumber yard & home center extra special. Good mix of DIY and contractor business. Asking $3.800.000. Motivated owner will listen to creative offer.

CALIFORNIA :i*::rsrlL"'l and

SO. CALIF. SMALL TOWN: Hard'5re :"::'#"',f

COMING UP: Lumber yards in Wyoming, Utah, Colorado and Indiana. Floor company and concrete block company in Califomia. And more.

CUSTOM DRY NILN AND PLANING

Eugene, Or. Approximately 3 acres close to airport. l98l appraisal $1,868,000. 2 office buildings, machine shop, lift rrucks, total 45,000 square feet undercover storage with sprinkler system. New $650,000 wood waste system. Priced at $750,000. Contact Norman Perry, Tree Products Co., P.O. Box 280. Lake Oswego, Or. 97034.

LUMBER YARD in San Fernando. Ca. established 25 years, about $4 million-3590 cash. Varied clientele. Owner wishes to retire. Write Box 5ll c/o The Merchant Magazine.

FLORIDA L''BER CO. FOR SALE OR LEASE

Located in building boom area. Would consider total sell-out or lease of land and buildings only or investment coupled with active participation by buyer in conjunction with present owner. P.O. Box 20974, Sarasota. Fl. 33583.

CHICO, CALIFORNIA. Retail-wholesale. 1.9 acres, 27,000 sq. ft. of buildings. presenr owner relocatinC. $475,000. Ingram Realtors, Jeff Mather (916) 891-1531. P.O. Box tSll 9592',7.

Twisted And Weathered

Douglas Fir S4S and rough, 3x4 and wider and 4x4 and wider. Call Bill Hunter, Hunter Woodworks, (213) 77 5-2544',(2 I 3) 835-567 l.

COPELAND LUMBER WTSHES TO BUY Lumber Yards in the Western States. Contact Copeland Lumber yards Inc., 901 N.E. Clisan, Portland,Or.9i232, Attention John Matschiner, Rpal Estare Manager. (503) 232-7181 All inquiries kept confidential.

30 " TIMBER SIZER, $6,000. Year old shavings collection system, $6,000. Year old finger jointer, with jammer and cut off saw, $50.000. Call or write John Howard, Able Fabricators Inc., North 1407 Elm, Spokane, Wa.9920j (s09) 326-0427.

IMPRESSIVE IMPRESSIONS !

Imprinted promotional items for the in. dustry. Carpenter pencils .19990 each (lM. min.). Yardsticks .27'7q each (lM. min.). Writing pencils .09c each (lM. min.). Imprinted FREE. All FOB facrory. Larger quantities, even lower prices. MasterCardlVISA. Morrison Printing & Advertising Service, 6023 W. Indianola Ave.. Phoenix, Az. 85033.

A 70 page history of the Pacific Coast hardwood lumber industry. It preserves stories of the hardwood giants of the past: Capt. Robert Dollar, Bob Osgood, Roy Barto, Paul Penberthy, Leroy Stanton, Sr., Donald F. White. l0 pages of historic photos.

Anyone in the hardwood business anywhere will enjoy these stories.

Limited edition. $12 special offer includes postage and handling. Order from author: Gage McKinney, P.O. Box 6772, San Jose, Ca. 95150. Publication endorsed by the Los Angeles Hardwood Lumberman's Club.

f976 F600 SINGLE AXLE. Needs engine work and tires, $2,000. Trade 18.000 lb. Hvster lift truck for 8,000 lb. lifr. (714) ggt-7770.