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o46,000 hardware and building material items in warehouse

.95% of items available "one eech" o Industry-leading fill rate o Corporate flexibility to listen to and meet your needs o Separate, flexible advertising for hardware or building material retailers e Competitive pricing o Highest rebate - lowest overhead o Innovative retail systems and services

HWI was founded in 1945 to help hardware and building material retailers compete and become more profitable. Today over 3000 HWI member/owners are reaping the benefits - and profits.

Call HWI today at 2191749-8531 extension 251. Ask for Tom Barfell, HWI Member Services Manager - we'll show you many other HWI advantages.

(774) 842-6681

(209) 982-0825

(800) 4s6-5638

FAX 209-982-4553

P.O. Box 690 French Camp (Stockton), Ca. 95231

(503) 226-6240

FAX 503-226-4825

FAX 707 -826-7083

2895 Progress Wy. Woodburn. Or.97077