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Consulting Firm Slqrted

Don A. Proudfoot has established a marketing consulting practice directed toward the marketing of building materials and equipment,

F'ormerly general marketing manager for the Barrett Division of Allied Chemical Corporation, he previously was director of marketing for Simpson Timber Company, Seattle.

At Simpson he had established a leading nationwide acoustical organization and introduced several revolutionary building products. While in industry Proudfoot was active with the Producers' Council, Inc. and served as national president

Diomond Notionol Chonges Nome

A two-for-one split of Diamond National Corporation's common stock and a reorganizing of the company into a holding company named Diamond Internationa-l Corporation, were approved at a special stockholders' meeting.

The split increases Diamond National's l0 million authorized shares of common stock to 20 million shares. DN will continue as the symbol on the New York Stock Exchange for the packaging, machinery, lumber and match manufacturer.

Chairman and President William H. Walters reported that 97 percent of the stockholders approved the stock split.

DIVI.SION OF HItL TUMBER HARDWARE

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(Continued lrom Page 52) the equivalent floor space.They're insulated, fully wired, and won't shake down in an earthquake. There's a fire-resistant vinyl finish in the interior.

In assembling the portable classroom. all that's needed is a level site, preferably asphalt or concr€te. The three-man crew with the aid of the sausage-shaped nylon balloon, which infates to 12 feet in diameter and 15 feet high, quickly raises the walls into position.

The 11 foot wide package, which can be transported under itte fg foot 6 inches maximum height restriction for highway use, is hauled by an ordinary tractor unit normally used by common carriers. With the trained erection crews in a matter of just four hours there's a 28 by 34 class' ioom, complete with lighting fixtures--all set to go.

The cost of a standard classroom in Cali' fornia runs about $33,000. In producing a quality product at a modest cost, about $11,000, with such versatility, Speedspace obviously has a very cornpetitive product. Under the financial arrangements avail' able, besides outright purchase, is a lease with option to buy. The classroom comes equipped for heating and cooling. In cases where air conditioning is required, the unit can be leased so that it will be in operation during the hot summer months when most needed.

Delono Deqler Celebrotes

Hayward Lumber Company celebrated its 54th anniversary during October, Jack Meiners, manager of the Delano, Calif. outlet reports.

To help celebrate, specials in every de' partment were featured and many prizes were given away.

Fifty-four silver dollars were given away. In addition, 54 cents was given for each $5.40 in cash purchases of items other than specials, Meiners said.