Crossroods of Lumber Supply ond Distribution

Anfinson Lumber Sales, Fontana, Ca., is now simply Anfinson Lumber, following its acquisition 'by Mendocino Redwood Co., catp6rra, ca.

Rick Anfinson continues heading the office, which now offers "even greater inventory and selection," according to Mendocino c.e.o. Sandy Dean.

Siskiyou Forest Products, Anderson, Ca., has added a new planer and moulder line in a new 10,000-sq, ft. building.

Reid & Wright, Broomfietd, Co., now distributes Yardistry wooden screens, modular structures, and fences.

Bluelinx is now distributing Barrette Outdoor Living's Xpanse brand railing, fencing, sheds, lattice and yard accents nationwide.

Fiberweb's Typar facility in Otd Hickory, Tn., is now marketing and distributing Benjamin Obdyke's nome Slicker rainscreens that incorporate Typar housewrap.

Plum Creek Timber Co., Seatfle, wa., has temporarily cut back on production at its Columbia Falls, Mt., sawmill, due to market conditions.

The company also has authorized a new 9200 million share repurchase program, after completing a previously approved $200 million share buyback in May.

Boise Cascade's 211-acre former mill complex in Yakima, Wa.-idle since 2006-is on the sales block for $29 million.

Inteplast Group, Livingston, N.J. has ticensed the exclusive rights to manufacture and market the CEVN brand decking using Inteplast's proprietary cellular PVC manufacturIng process.

The manufacturer has also launched the industry's first dual-color, dual-sided cellular PVC deck board.

GertainTeed Gorp.'s T-Roc thermat laminate foundation insulation system has been ICC evaluated and confirmed as building code compliant.

LP Building Products, Nashviile, Tn., was awarded the UL label for its LP FlameBlock fire-resistant sheathing.

Azek Building Products has taunched a green website at www.cpggreeninitiative.com.

APA-The Engineered Wood Association presented safety awards to 16 mills, includinq Anthonv Forest Products Go., Georqia.Pac-ific Wood Products, LP, Norbord, Rosbo-ro, Shelton Lam & Deck, and Stark Truss Co.

Redesigned websites: American Architectural Manufacturers Association, www.aamanet.orq BW Creative Wood, www.stairsimpte.com Har-dwood

.G.ou nci l, www.hardwoodcouncil.com S u pe rsea I Window & Door Co., www.supersealwindows.com.

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Solar Powers Moulding Plant

Sunset Moulding Co., Live Oak, Ca., unveiled a new solar-tracking electric system that was installed on three acres adjacent to its plant in

Chico, Ca.

The project was financed and constructed by Pacific Power Management, which will operate the system and sell solar electricity to Sunset through a long-term, power-purchase deal. Excess energy will be sold to Pacific Gas & Electric Co.

"Pacific Power made it easy for us to make the decision to go solar," said c.e.o. John A. Morrison. "We wanted to be as green as possible for our environment while still being prudent with capital expenditures. By entering into a PPA with Pacific Power we were able to accomplish both of these objectives, and have the added advantage of stabilizing and reducing our energy cost."

Sunset hopes to install similar systems at its plants in Live Oak and Idabel, Ok.

BlueLinx Granted Extension

Cerberus ABP Investor LLC has twice given Bluelinx Holdings more time to evaluate a proposed $49.6million offer by the private equity firm to buy all outstanding shares of the distributor's common stock.

Cerberus already owns a 55.4Vo stake in Bluelinx. Its cash offer was extended from Aug. 27 to Sept. 3 at the request of a special committee of Bluelinx's board. then extended again to Sept. 10.

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