Long-Time Companies New Names for Two

Mines Bandini, Inc., and Fern Trucking Company, Montebello, Calif., have been acquired by two prominent wholesale lumbermen, Dave Steinmetz and Maynard Halladay.

The names of the two firms have been changed to Mines Ave. Warehouse Company and Mines Ave. Trucking Service and they ofier a complete lumber handling, hauling, storage and delivery service to all levels of the industry throughout the southern California counties area.

Don Ford, 22 year veteran with the organizations, will continue as general manager of both operations, which were established nearly 30 years ago by the previous owners. Don has a well rounded experience in all phases of the business and maintains a staff of efficient lumber personnel at the 12 acre plant located at 1200 Mines Ave., Montebello, just minutes from all freeways to assure fast delivery to all cities and communities in Southern California. o'We shall endeavor to improve on our past performance at all times and with that idea in mind we expect to have a complete milling facility available on the premises early this fall," said Don during an interview with The California Lumber Merchant representative.

The Mines Ave. lumber complex is served by the Union Pacific Railroad and has its own I0 car private spur. There are four huge lumber storage warehouses for dry stock protection and acres of general storage available at all times. It requires seven units of mobile equipment to keep the action moving in and out of the plant. Experienced work crews are available for loading and unloading of freight cars and three fork lifts are constantly in operation (Continu,ed, on Page 77 )