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Roof O'Steel

A 24-galge, stone-coated steel roofing panel for residential and commercial uses is new from Galvamet.

AraucoPly Radiata Pine Plywood is TECO certified and offers a face veneer that is basically defect free with 254mm (l/10") thickness.

The product offers a uniform, smooth finish and is ideal for painting and staining. Applications include industrial, commercial and d-i-y.

Its inner plies are composed, providing zero core gaps and overlaps, enhancing cut-up applications.

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Mighty Ducts Fans

Medex can be used in moist areas such as counter tops, base boards, window sills, and door and window trim. Fire-resistant Medite can be used in schools, libraries and other public places as well as in office furniture and paneling applications.

Medite II is for interior applications such as museums, libraries and art gallery display cases, where indoor air quality is a concem.

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Plane Speaking

A four-sided planer/moulder designed for woodworking companies that use single-purpose shapers and planers is new from Michael Weinig AG.

Providing a "Spanish S" tile profile, GalvaTile does not need a batten lattice system. It requires only nine pieces per roofing square and comes with a 50-year warranty, along with appearance, wind and hail warranties.

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Blade Runner

A line of circular saw blades designed to decrease blade warping and binding is new from Magna Industrial Tool Co.

Dimpled Technology blades provide a "tension zone" which causes compression on the inside part of the blade and tension on the outside, allowing for more stability and smooth, accurate cuts. They come in 7-ll4'.8-ll4'.10". and 12" sizes.

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A line of in-line centrifueal duct fans for use in residential, corimercial and industrial applications is available from Continental Manufacturins Inc.

AXC fans can handle air up to 140" F and are suitable for lisht dusts and fumes.

Applications include duct boosting, dryer and bathroom exhaust and conference room exhaust.

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Formaldehyde-Free MDF

The first line of formaldehyde-free medium density fiberboard produced in North America is available from Sierra Pine Ltd.

FF-Medite products eliminate the out-gassing of formaldehyde associated with conventional MDF, and are specified wherever there is air quality or formaldehyde properties concern.

The Quattromat 23P has a working height from 6 to 120mm (ll4'-4314") and a working width of up to 230mm (9-116'\.

As indicated by the designation "P", the machine can also be used for profiling in addition to four-sided planing. A "planing only" version is also available.

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Mahogany Flooring

A line of non-chemical pressure treated mahogany wood products for use in outdoor flooring, ceiling and decking applications is available from Contact International.

Lightning Brand Mahogany ages to a lustrous silver-gray and is available in long lengths with a maximum lOVo 6'& 7'developing, the balance 8'-18'.

According to the manufacturer, the kiln-dried product will not shrink after installation and is naturally resistant to rot, decay and infestation.

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Going To The Edge

Plastic brick edging with builr-in lights that illuminate walkways and eliminate dark corners is new from Arge Corp.

Let's Edge It brick and mortar connectors snap together to create an attractive and functional lighting system in minutes.

Connectors can be assembled straight or curved, without digging.

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Planks For The Flooring

A pair of 5"-wide x 3/8"-thick engineered hardwood flooring products with square edges and ends are new from Bruce Hardwood Floors.

neered for dimensional stability and can be glued to a variety of subfloors on, above or below grade.

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Gives Decks The Brush Off

A deck brush that features a dualsurface, angled head for scrubbing, cleaning and stripping weathered wood structures is new from Wolman Wood Care Products.

carts and equipment. The 50" stairway is equipped with large tread steps that allow easy ascent and forward descent. It comes in seven to 15 step heights, two step widths and two tread styles.

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ToolStand Delivers

A portable bench-top power tool stand said to securely hold and support all miter saws is new from Iowa Manufacturing, Inc.

The StableMate is 36" hish and locks the saw to its 71"-wide-rail in seconds. The stand weighs 4l lbs. and can support tools up to 500 lbs.

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New Vinyl Sea Wall

Northstar Vinyl Products, LLC has introduced a heavy-gauge vinyl product for use in seawall construction.

Northstar Vinyl comes in interlocking, corrugated sections and is completely resistant to marine borers. Once driven into the bottom for stability, the weather- and UV-resistant product reportedly won't rot or rust.

The Woodworx Deck Brush's nylon bristles and weatherproof polypropylene head reportedly will not crack or swell in wet, dry or cold weather.

The extra-lons 5' steel-coated handle is interchan-geable and will not snap offduring use.

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Up The Ladder Of Success

A pivoting ladder that reaches shelves up to 16 ft. and uses 507o less aisle space is new from Cotterman.

The Dual Side Trak Ladder pivots to swing out of the way from people,

The chemically inert and environmentally stable product comes with a lifetime l00%o w ananty

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Northshore Plank's flat-sawn look is achieved through offset rotary milling. The northern oak plank comes factory-sealed and is available in five shades.

Harborlight Plank is made of maple and is available in three stains, all with a low-gloss urethane finish. Both products are cross-ply engi- is ovoiloble by circling the corresponding Reoder Service number opposite the bock co\/er ond sending the form io New Products Editor, either by FAX to /14-852-023.l, by E-moil to ddelvol@ioc.net, by moil to 4500 [ompus Dr., Suite 480, Newport Beoch, C0.92660, or by colling (/r 4) 852-r ee0.

A lihe of copper and brass louvers available in 450 colors to match from New Concept Louvers. The louvers are said to never require painting and can be used with all vinyl, aluminum, steel, stucco or brick applications.

Cupolas, weather vanes and shutters are also available.

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Seal Of Approval

An attractive alternative to caulk in kitchen and bathroom remodeling and installations is new from Flexible ColorSeal.

Once applied, the product creates a permanent, watertight seal between countertops and backsplashes as well as tubs and shower stalls, helping to protect against mold and mildew.

It comes in a variety of colors.

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Lumber Industry Software

A software package that integrates Windows technology into the business management and accounting processes of the wholesale lumber distribution business is new from Distribution Management Systems, lnc.

Agility features colorful graphics and mouse-driven control and allows fast integration into other technologies such as the Internet and electronic commerce.

Among the distribution modules included are inventory management, purchasing/receiving and quote/order management.

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A Palette of Mallets

A miniature mallet set for use in woodworking, metal working and other home improvement jobs is new from Nupla Corp.

The Micro-Strike Miniature Mallet Set features six molded, interchangeable and replaceable l/2" composite striking heads and one Nuplaglas-pultruded fiberglass handle.

The set includes its own carrying case.

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Steel This Tape Measurer

Keson Industries has introduced a line of new steel tape measurers that feature an extra foot before the "zero" mark to avoid deducting a foot while taking measurements.

Nylon Clad Steel Tape Measurers come in 100', 165', 200'and 300'. Graduations are in 8ths, inches and feet, mm/cm/dm/meters, or lOths and lOoths feet.

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Shutter Me Timbers

Manual or motorized aluminum rolling shutten that can be added to existing buildings or installed during new construction are available from Alutech United, Inc.

Rolling Shutters can be adjusted to close or seal any portion of a window. An optimal position allows light and outside ventilation through slits in the interlocking flanges between the slats even when completely closed.

Shutter assemblies are available in widths to 14 ft. and heights to 19 ft.

The motorized shutters include a feature that closes the shutters with a single command.

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Vertical Door Machine

A vertical door loader and unloader that eliminates the. lifting of doors from the machine is new from Full House.

The Back Saver loader automatically selects a door from a stack, lifts it and then turns the door to a vertical position to be fed into the door machine.

unloader accepts the completed door and automatically rotates it to a horizontal position.

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A DAY AT THE BACES: Georgia-Pacific held a customer appreciation day Aug. 13 at the Del Mar Racetrack: (1) Message board notes company's presence. (2) Bert Marostica, Jim & Anita Julian.

(3) Les Haugen, Pat Dresch. (4) Scott Christensen, Tony & Kelly Kiehl, Carol Finch. (5) Jeremy Schluntz, Tom Sliney, Kevin Kennedy, Paul Mochel, Mike Sliney. (6) Kelli Clarell, Stan Paxon.

(7) Charles Wright, Harv Berzco, Chuck Weber. (8) Bill & Ann Seers, (9) Joe Dercost, Gary Lenfers, Hank Hornsveld. (10) Aleta & David Paul. (11) Steve & Carol Peters, Steve Franze. (12) Banett Burt, Michael Seeds. (13) Mike & Paula Mower. (14) Becky & Jerry McFarland. (15) Scott Maddan, Erica Liu, (16) Richard & Sandy Goering. (17) Mary Greeley. (More G-P photos on next page)

Douglas green & dry hemlock,

TRACKSIDE at G-P's customer appreciation day (continued from previous page): (1) Charley & Sally Hobbs. (2) Rick & Shelie Porter, Tom Short. (3) Tim Weeks, Susan MacDougall, Kevin Janner. (a) Patty & Kevin Lindsay. (5) Jim Adams, Steve Ceriani. (6) Kathy Buesnick, Mike McCoull, Rod Borkowski. (7) Honey & Jim Nelson. (8) Olelia & Bob Del Campo. (9) Rick Deen, Scott Crutchfield. (10) Andy Perkins, Chris & Dennis Tolley. (1 1) Jerry Phillips, Ed Winkler, Clark Taylor. (12) Mark & Kim Olson. (13) Bob Blanchard, Ed Damron, Pat Connolly, Tony Herrera. (.|4) JoAnne & Jim Gilchriest. (15) Jacki McBride, Bob O'Neal, Scott Cowling. (16) Mike Tuchmann, Joseph Ginn, BillCosbey, David Williams.

WAKEUP,AMERICA!

We recently watched our toughest competitor for 63 years (Riverside County Lumber) close his doors. A few months back we lost our second toughest competitor (Suverkrup Lumber), who left the lumberbusiness after lll years.

These two stores were full service, high quality, extremely competitive and highly knowledgeable. I personally competed with them, and, believe me, they were tough.

I've tried to figure out how box stores can survive under circumstances such as we have with zero rent. zero debt and service. Being a member of Do it Best with 5,500 store buying power, total average wage at $9.32 an hour, property taxes based on many decades back, with a profit picture of less than ll2 of l7o. Something's wrong with this picture.

Cities across the nation are giving hundreds of thousands of dollars up front to box stores. This is why towns become blighted, needing re-development. You cannot re-develop a town that has been cannibalized by box stores. If you don't believe it, just wait until it comes to your town. Don't blame the box stores for ripping the price structure to pieces. You have to look to those in power in your city that gives them building permits and all the freebies.

Put the blame where it belongs.

JohnM. Collins

Center Lumber & Hardware Co.. Inc.

6222Magnolia

Riverside, Ca.92506

Clarification

This letter is to inform you that Copeland Lumber Yards Inc. has signed only a letter of intent with FPIX, and is not a member as your article ("New Trading System Coming on Line," August, p. 14) would imply.

Derek Morgan

Copeland Lumber Yards Inc.

901 N.E. Glisan St. Portland, Or.97232

Extensive Expo Expansion

Home Depot plans to expand its upscale Expo division from six stores to about 200 over the next six to seven years.

The rollout will begin gradually, with two Expo Design Centers to open late this year and eight more in 1999.

In November, an Expo will open in Boynton Beach, Fl.-the first adjacent to a Home Depot store-followed by a unit in Plano, Tx.

Next year Expos will open in Houston, Tx.; Smithtown, N.Y.; Fairfax, Va.; Marietta, Ga.; Monrovia and Huntington Beach, Ca., in the former site of a just-relocated Home Depot. Two other sites for 1999 are yet to be announced.

The first Expo Design Center opened in San Diego, Ca., in 1991.

"By the ume we opened our sixth store in Davie (Fl.) last April, we had refined the concept to the point that we are now ready to begin a more aggressive expansion program," said Bryant Scott, president of the Expo division.

So far this year, the division has enjoyed the highest comparable store sales performance among Home Depot's divisions. "The stores are creating high levels of customer satisfaction due to a focused mix of prod- ucts, as well as the specialized design and installation services provided by highly qualified designers, projects coordinators and the other members of the Expo team," Scott explains.

Robert Edward Hirt, 81, cofounder of Hirt & Wood Lumber Co., Inc., Eugene, Or., died of cancer Aug. I I in Eugene.

He graduated from Iowa State University in 1939 with a degree in forestry and was a lumber buyer for the Edward Hines Lumber Co. from 1939-1948.

In 1948. he and Ted Wood founded Hirt & Wood Lumber Co., Inc., currently one of the state's oldest wholesale lumber companies. He helped organize the Mountain Fir Lumber Co. in 1955 and served as v.p. of the six sawmill company for several years.

Mr. Hirt was named Oregon's Lumberman of the Year in 1992.

Melvin Eugene Lauritsen, 60, general mgr., Ransom Bros. Lumber & Supply Co., Ramona, Ca., died of a heart attack luly 22 in Vista, Ca.

A 42-year veteran of the lumber industry, he worked for Solana Lumber Co. and Lumber One prior to Ransom Bros., where he became general mgr. in 1989.

Each new store will feature more than 20 complete kitchen and bath vignettes, plus a wide range of appliances, floorcoverings, lighting products and window and wallcoverings.