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own in the post-war dra. One leading national financial publication places it as the second (to plastics) fastest growing industry in the nation.

This table graphically tells highlights of the growth of the fir plywood industry:

Generally, 1956 promotion will be more closely geared to the hard facts of the plywood business. This is most evidenced in the work now going forward in the development of new plywood products. Use of other species and lower grade fir veneer, which must find outlets, is of primary consideration.

Agreement on a basic commercial standard with appropriate grade marks for softwood species other than fir has tentatively been reached. As the standard is completed, promotion behind a western softwood plywood (WSP) will be developed through DFPA. The coming year will likely see the advent of a new prod- on Page 39)