Building Materiats Software

For IBIW bmputers

D.esigned for building materials retailers and wholesalers, this com- plete system includes point of sale, order processing, billine, sophis- ucated pricing (qrqrkup markdown, contrhct, quanUty brelks,'etc.) accounts receivable and credit, inventory contrbl, purlhase order control. sales analysis, accounts pavable. Aeneral iedper. pasy to use, completely integr-ated - a"single tran"saction updates all relevant data. Call or write: l4 Douglas Rd., Lexingron, MA 02420 781-67 4-1055 Email: massys@aol.com krcul Support Avuiluble

Mass Systems Co., Inc.

No Jamb Up Here

A new tool from Laseriamb uses laser-based technology tb provide lines from as low as 4-314" up to 148". The Laserjamb comes with a calibrated scale for quick height changes and can be set up anywhere in a room. Made from durable 6063 T-6 hardened, anodized aluminum. each unit can be customized to the most commonly used heights and comes with a protective case.

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Tools That Measure Up

Seven tools that can be used for measuring and squaring various surfaces are new from Swanson Tool Co. Swanson Speed Line squares and carpenter's tools feature high visibility gradations.

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The Plane Truth

A planer/moulder featuring 12" finished width capacity and offering numerous spindle arrangements including large horsepowers and optional equipment is new from Michael Weinig AG.

The Unimat 30 EL is available with a working height of 4-314" standard and up to 8" on request. Applications include processing beams, glued workpieces, staircase parts, door components, S4S boards and MDF material.

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Don't Kick This Bucket

A unique tool organizer is new from Truecraft Tools. The l9-piece Bucket Organizer and Tool Set holds tools organized in a "soft-side" case to fit any 5-gallon bucket. The product features reinforced stitched pockets that separate and organize the contents.

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G rou ndbreaki nq Ceremonv

Three landscaping tools designed for sniall area garden projects are new from V&B Manufacturing Co.

Short-handled and lightweight, Mini-Groundbreakers (Mini-Tiller, Mini-Planter, Mini-Pick) can be used for

Sidinq Nailso No Staining

. No Streaking

Hlghesl quallty nalls lor cedar, redwood and other flne wood materials.

e Slender shank and blunt diamond point Diamond pattern head blends with wood texture r Small head diameter oermits face nailing and blind nailing r Annular ring threads oreclude nail head popping and cupping of siding boards. AlSl Grade 304 nickel/chromium alloy.

SWANEZE tlllood Screws II II II

Self-counter sinking bugle and trim heads

Square drive recess eliminates driver bit cam-out r Sharp point for quick penetration with minimal pressure r Self-tapping coarse threads. Coated with non-stick, dry lubricating film . Solid nickel/ chrome stainless steel for superior corrosion resistance . 6 lengths: l" through 3"

Swein Secure Products, lnc.

Every yecr expensive equipment is ruined ond workers ore injured by dongerous metol bonding. Your bottom line is threqtened by domoged product, expensive repoirs, ond rising insuronce rotes. Sweed Choppers turn thls profit-sucking menqce into voluqble scrop thot you ccrn eosily recycle. Increose so{ety! Out-of-control insurqnce cloims, repoir bills, qnd storoge problems will become q distqnt memory once Sweed's money-moking choppers ore put to work.

installing water gardens, finishing flower beds, setting stepping stones and laying borders or timbers.

All three tools feature corrosion-resistant tool heads and are contractor grade.

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Ace Opens Up To Prospects

Nearly 70 prospective retail stores attended Ace Hardware's first-ever Platinum Retail Conference to evaluate the co-op's retail success strategies.

Held recently in Colorado Springs, Co., the four-day event featured a review of Ace's historical trends, various seminars and breakout sessions, and an afternoon of recreational activities.

Ace's next such conference will be at the fall convention Oct. 8-12 in Philadelphia, with another planned in conjunction with the January LBM show in Phoenix.

New Softwood Export Council

By October l, the Softwood Export Council expects to be close to full operation following its formative period earlier this year.

The basic mission of the council is to increase American exports of softwood products to world markets.

Originally an export marketing function of the Western Wood Products Association, the newly independent SEC will initially be funded by various associations. Later, a Supporting Membership plan will allow individuals, companies, government agencies and others interested in the export of softwoods to participate.

The acting president of SEC is Craig Larsen, currently a WWPA staffer; acting program manager is Richard Krieger; the marketing assistant is Kelly Gallagher.

Presently working out of WWPA headquarters in Portland, the SEC anticipates moving to its own offices in November. SEC also operates offices in Japan, London, Madrid, Mexico and Australia. It shares industry offices in Korea and China.

HomeBase Plans 6 Openings

HomeBase plans to add six I 10,000-sq. ft. locations by January 2000, including three in Southern California, two in Everett, Wa., and one in Phoenix, Az.

The 83-unit chain expects to open its first outlet in Everett in October, with the second delayed until 1999. Openings are planned for Norco, Norwalk and Phoenix in the first half of next year, and for Los Angeles late in 1999 or early in 2000.

Depot Ups lnstallations

Home Depot is contemplating an expansion of its installed sales business.

In recent months, the chain has been experimenting with a pilot program, At Home Services, at about 100 of its nearly 700 stores, mostly in Southern California and the Southeast.

Initially limited to roofing, vinyl siding and vinyl replacement windows, the program likely will be expanded to other products and regrons.

Sears, Roebuck & Co. veteran Charles Berk is heading the program.

40th PCBC Western Building Show was held June 24-27 at the Moscone Center, San Francisco, Ca. Exhibitors included: (1) Larry Foley, Rick Ray, Clay Donne. (2) Mike Moran, Stephanie Rose. (3) Alan Jackson, Mike Croxton, Jerry Parks. (4) Terry Colburn, Darlene Coe. (5) Randy Vought, Bob Warner.

(6) Dave Utterback, Chris Grover, Charles Jourdain. (7) Carol Paarmann, John McDermott. (b) Teresa Swick, Roger Nixey.

(9) Andy Lew, Robert Lee, Karl Dietzel. (10) Don Jackson. (11) Steve Spackman, Rich Thomas. (12) Elaine Lockard, Dave Blunt.

(13) Pam Cone, Mike Gryn. (14) Sheldon Watson, Tom Couch, Harvey Fisher. (15) Eric Johnson, Tom Taylor. (16) Willie Schult, Mike Bertola. (17) Thom Trocha, Tom Morris, Dave

Unloading

Nine-car SP/UP spur for llats, boxcars or A{rames. Truck & trailer Vans or piggybacks Dock-high

Storage

Fullylenced, paved l0-acre yard

Two 20,000+ sq. ft. covered sheds

Computerized inventory control