New Lfit@Fetutr@

Plastic Laminates

A new &p. folder ofthe entire 1973 collection of Navamar high-pressure plastic laminates is available fiom Exxon. Included are full-color reproductions of all of the Nevamar laminate designs and colors, highlighted by their line of 13 special and dimensional finishes.

frlew Wearherstripping Folder

A new point-of-purchase folder covering Empire Metal Products' eight most popular weatherstripping products is now available for in-store consumer distribution and energy conservation promotions.

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New Floor Plank System

The new USG@ Floor Plank System is designed to reduce costs and speed construction ofhigh-rise and garden apartrnents, dormitories and light office buitdings where bar ioists are used in steel frame or load-bearing hasonry constructron. ll is explained in their brochure IR-162.

Asphalt Shingle Application

A new sound/slide training program, "How to Apply Asphatt Sftingles," is ner,i' from the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Assn. It emphasizes proper application techniques, demonstrates the dangers ofbad roofing practices and warns against potential trouble spots. It costs $45. but some rentals are available.

Rated Sales Performance

Product sales ratings are set out in the new 50-p. "Hardware Buying Guide" from Smith-WolffCo., Inc., for high quality hand tools and other hardware staples. Each product is flagged with a rating: good, very good or excellent. These are bona fide read-outs from the Smith-Wolff Computer, giving a product-by-product breakdown of the fi rm' s total sales action.

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Three New Ones On PlYwood

"Everything

You Wanted to Know About

Plywood," a 54-p. new book for builders is a quick and handy reference for plywood usage, fasteners, framing and building systems, free from the plYwood assn.

New desigrr ideas for plywood walls are available in two other free APA publications: "Architectural Plywood Walls" tle's been revised to include more joint details olus illustrated sections on curtain walls, ;laster chaonel trim, cross hatch design, piciure framed panels. Z-bar covering and herringbone patterns; "Joint Details for Plywood llall Systems' ' is a handy poster for horizontal, vertical, window and corner details. The details poster can be used on bulletin boards or walls for immediate reference,

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Strad-O-Lift Trailers

A detailed and illustrated 4-p. bulletin, CSt02, describes the unique capabilities and features of Kornylak Corp.'s new StradO- Lift self-loading/unloading semi-trailers. They combine the fast loading/unloading advantages of a conventional semi-trailer. They have many applications for short hauls or intsrplant transfer,

Restoring EmploYee "Go"

Manufacturers' lnstitute's three current reports provide practical suggestions and a do-it-yourself ' productivity-improvement plan for presidents. owners, and managers of medium and smaller businesses. There is a great deal of tatk today about restoring the willingness to work, about rebuilding employee attitudesbut very tittle actual how{o-do-it information is available, and. what does exist usually is applicable only to the very largest businesses.

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Free Reader Service

For fu*her informqtion on sll New Products qnd New Litereture, wriie The Merchant Mogozine, 573 So. loke iAve., Posodeno, Colif. 9l l0l. Pleqse menlion issue dote ond poge number s0 we cqn pfoccs3 your rsquest fqsfer!

Keep Your Hat On!

Complete description and details on the complete line of Apex safety hats and caps are available in a new brochure by Apex Safety Products. lllustrations and full information are provided on the eight basic Apex hat and cap models marketed.

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Squeezing the Log

A new report supplyrng authontatlve answers to a number of lumber supply questions for the future, by the Forest Service, is titled "Srudy of Softwood Sawlog Concersion Elficiency and the Timber Supply Problem." It is essentially a cost-benefit analysis of techniques for increasing efF ciency of lumber processing and identifies three major shorter-term opportunilies for increasing log processing efficiency.

New Freight Rate Fax

Western Wood Products Assn's', revised Freight Rate Circular No. 950, reflecting the August 19, rail rate hike, is a 32-p. circular that provides rapid reference for estimating lumber rates from representative points in the West to lntemountain and Transcontinental Territories. Price is $8. Available is WWPA's Revised Freight Rate Map at 25c per copy.

Extra-l-ength Drills

Chicago-Latiobe has a new Gp. illustrated brochure listing hundreds of different sizes and lenglhs of special, longer than regular calalog listed. extra-length drills.

Wall Units & Gondolas

Reeve Cq has a new, complete store fixture catalog available on their comprehensive line. Included is information on their high rise wall units and all purpose gondolas. Reeve offers the largest selection of metal futures in the modern satin brass finish.

Step Right Up

A new brochure featuring fiberglass ladder use and care is offered by R. D. Werner Co. lllustrated are their Werner Electro-Master non-conductive, reinforced fiberglass step ladders, double stepladders, platform ladders, utility ladders and extension ladders'

New Deeign Specs

The new edition of the "National Design Specification for Stress Grade Lumber and Iti Fastenings" the "bible" of wood specifi' cation for more than 30 years is now available for $2. Write the Technical Services Div., Nalional Forest Products Assn., 1619 Massachusetts Ave., N.W.. Washington, D.C.

Ole Swimmin' Pool

Koppers Co. has a new free color brochure. "llhat a Wonderful llay to Build a Swimming Pool." lt describes the benefits and step-by-step installation of pressuretreated lumber as sidewalls forbelow-ground swimming of pressure-treated lumber as sidewalls for belowground swimming pools.

Roof Deck Data

A 24-p. brochure (lR-211) covering United States Gypsum's roof deck systems isavailable. It summarizes tlow U.S,C' roof decks, complying with OSHA standards. hold costs downoffering more value tban steel or lightweight concrete deck*.

New OSHA Guide

A new $16.95 OSHA Guide and SafetY Manual has just been released from Safety Manual. P.O. Box 3E3, Alameda, Ca., 94501. Approaching compliance problem from employer and employee positions, it provides a manual to basic OSHA requirements in a clear, indexed format, as well as abasic safety program, Chapter headings ara; What OSHA Is All About; Statement of Policy; Code of Operations; Safety Meetings; Job Inspection and Accident Investigation; OSHA Law; OSHA Accident Reporting; OSHA Required Record Keeping; OSHA Safety & Health Poster; Additional References; Guide to Fcderal Safety & Health Standards.

More FR Lumber Use

J. H. Baxter & Co. has a new 4-p. color folder on Pyresote fire-retaldant tr€atmentg for lumber, plywood and decorative panel' ing. It shows how architects and buildors can add one more story and 259o morc area under the existing building codes for certain types of commercial structures'

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