Restless expansion keys lumber firm's growth

nNE OF the real chargers among north V ern California lumber companies is the Al Thrasher Lumber Co. In just nine years, it has grown from a small operation. to one that now prcduces approximately 375,000 ft. BM redwood and fir in two shifts.

It has grown to be the second largest redwood producer in Mendocino County and now boasts its own pressure treating plant, and a division, Thrasher Equipment Mfg. Co., that constructs and assembles custom sawmill machinery.

The treating plant uses the Osmose process K-33 when the wood is for belowground use and FCAP for foundation and weather-exposed use. A fire retardant system is planned for the near future, according to company president AI Thrasher. The plant was completed last year. The sawmill machinery division was also started at that time.

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Aggressive, growth-oriented northern California firm continues pattern of dynamic expansion and internal growth. Two new operations were started last year. Plans call for more.

Thrasher, never one to fool around with half-baked measures, decided to say thanks, last Christmastime, to some of his friends and customers. Before they were through, the firm had a guest list of 650, had rented three motels in nearby Ukiah, Calif. to lodge everyone, chartered buses, and held mill and plant tours for the delighted and slightly d.azzled. guests.

A similar bash is scheduled {or this year.

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