ProBuild Alumni Form New Distributor

Several firrmer ProBuild Holdin-ss executives havc startcd a building materials distribution company callcd Kodiak Building Partncrs, basedlike ProBuild in Denver. Co.

Kodiak plans to invest in buildin-s plodue ts comprrnier servinc rrew residential repair and remodclin-e, and Alvin Scarborough, 64, co-owncr and president of Scarborough Lurnber & Building Supply. Scotts Valley, Ca., dicd Nov. l8 in South Lake Tahoe, Ca.

He bcgan workin-e lbr his fathcr's company. Standard Lumber Mills, Scotts Valley. at a young age. He scrved in Victnam in 1967. A year later, he joined his brother Mike. sistcr Linda. and her husband. Bill Gilbert. in opening Scarborough Lumber & Hardware next to the mill.

The busincss has sincc grown tc) four building supply centers. as well as a garden ccntcr on thc sitc of the original rnill.

James B. Flores, 81. longtime manager with Boise Cascade , died of canccr Nov. 6 in Le i.r'iston. Id.

He began his career at Boise Cascade's mill in Winchester. Or., transf'erring to the Boise, Id.. corporate office in 1964 and to the Portland. Or., regional office in 1966 as Northwest lumber sales control manager.

He returned to Boisc in 198-5. and spent several years as a consulttnt until retiring in 1994.

Deanna Jane "Buzz" Holmberg. 72, retired co-owner ancl otfice mana-eer of Dou-glas Lumber, Castlc Rock. Co.. and D&L Lumber. Eastlake, Co., died Oct. 7.

She and her husband. Larry. started Douglas Lumber in the early 1980s. sellin_e it to John Jones in 2007.

Cheryll Ann .Jones. 67. rnanager of Joncs Lumbcr. Delta. Co.. died Au-e. l8 in Olathe. Co.

Sandra Dora "Sandy" Doucette, 56, an estimator at Kingston Lunrber Supply. Kingston. Wa.. died Nov. 6 in Tacoma, Wa.

Before joining K ingston. she worked fbr Parker Lunrber.

Building-Produds.com colnrncrcial construction nrarkets across thc U.S. Kodiak will provide capital and stratc-sric support to allow its opcrating partners to makc dccisions Iocally, reflccting conditions in their indir idual mrrkets.

"We hclieve thc tirrre is right lo acquire asscts in this spacc." said Paul Hylbert. Kocliak c.e.o. and chairman and ProBuild's former c.e.o. "While construction activity in general remains very weak. we believe that this busi- ness will rccover and are looking to partner with stron-g management tcams to participate in the upturn."

Steve Swinncy, fbrnrcrly vice pres ident of fi nance at ProBLrild, will scrve as prcsident and chief operatin-rr ofTice. Kyle Barker. Brian Cleveringa, ancl Eric Miller, who worked in ProBuild's financial division. will be rnanaging dirccturs.

In July. Kodiak purchascd Barton Supply. a Colorado-based fabricator and distributor of structural and reinforcing steel proclucts and accessclries.

GEO. M. HUFF LUMBER COMPANY;

o premier distributor of wholesole building products; hos teomed wiih Roseburg Engineered Wood Producls in the Southern Colifornio morket. Huff Lumber offers the complete line of Roseburg EWP coupled with full technicol copobilities including toke-off, conversion, plocement drowings ond engineering services. EWP moteriols ore ovoiloble in mill direct bulk shipments, locol units ond cui piece iob pockoges.

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llluminating Railing

Ambience Rail from Phoenix Manufacturing combines lights and PVC railing in one product.

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Keeps Gutters Glean

E-Z Gutter Control is a perforated aluminum guard that keeps out debris without disturbing roof shingles. Produced by Midwest Enterprises, the product rests on hidden hangers at the back and fastens to the front with stainless-steel screws.

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New Wood $crews

Two new fasteners from Simpson Strong-Tie provide alternatives to through bolting and traditional lag screws.

The SDWS ledger screw is designed for structural wood-to-wood applications, including securing deck ledgers. It also provides a high-strength alternative to traditional lag bolts.

The hex-head SDWH screw is designed for structural and general purpose fastening applications. A corrosion-resistant coating makes it suitable for both interior and exterior applications, including with treated wood.

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Power Lifts

Four models of Nissan's QX 8O-volt electric lifts can handle capacities ranging from 4000 to 6000 lbs. Standard safety features include programmable PIN access and an automatic mast-lock system. An onboard diagnostic system provides instant performance information, to reduce troubleshooting.

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Vest of All Trades

Paktek's ToolVest eliminates the need for bulky tool belts.

The vest frame is made from breathable mesh, with tool panels of durable Cordura. Twenty easy-to-reach pockets keep tools close at hand, while four quickrelease buckles adjust for a perfect fit. The entire garment zips on and off like a jacket.

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