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THE SIMPSON STRONG.TIE MERCHANDISER RATES A+

This outstanding "Silent Salesman" displays and inventories over 18 types of proven merchandise for the professional and those who like to do a professional job. The complete line from hangers, anchors, caps, clips, brackets to wall bracing and hurricane tiesare code approved. Detailed catalogs and product folders, plus large full-color header sign which pictures various application of Strong Tie products are part of promotion package.

If you're not handling SIMPSON STRONG-IE hardware you're missing an exceptional profit opportunity.

SIMPSON STRONG-TIE Merchandiser:

* Adjustable dividers - Dimensions: for storage flexibility rl8" tall

* Snaps together - for simple 48- wide assembly 18- deep

Stephen J. LaPerla has been named an associate-international trade with the Imported Hardwood Products Assn.. Alexandria. Va.

John Weston, Far West Fir Sales, Huntington Beach, Ca., is back from several weeks' vacation in Europe.

H.P."Buck" Newsom has been aopointed v.p. and gen. mgr. of the National Forest Products Association, according to Ralph Hodges.

George C. Cheek has been named senior v.p., public affairs for Potlatch Corp.

Gary Hearne is new to outside sales in the Phoenix and Tucson. Az.. areas for American Wholesale Hardware, Long Beach, Ca.

Chris Close and Al Privette are new to the sales force at Brazier Lumber, Tacoma, Wa.

Ed Fatz has joined, and Dave Yeazell has re-joined, sales at Portland's Wood Markets, Inc.

Tony McClure has joined sales development and marketing at E.A. Nord Co., Everett, Wa.

Al Keeler is the new mgr. and Bob Taylor the asst. mgr. at Diamond International's new Bakersfield. Ca.. retail store.