Downey Kiln &. fflilling Co. on Erponsion Progrom Under New Geisenheyner llonogement

Herb Geisenheyner, veteran Southern California kiln operator, has taken over complete management of Downey Kiln and l\,Iilling Co.,7ll7 East Firestone Blvd., in Downey. Mr. Geisenheyner has been identifred in lumber drying and distribution services in the Southland for the past two decades, and for many years managed the Coast Kiln and Lumber Company in Vernon.

"Our future plans call for expansion of our four-acre plant, which is situated right in the heart of the greater Eastside industrial area," said Mr. Geisenheyner.

The progressive concern offers modern facilities, custom milling on the premises, under-cover storage, air-drying area and a special dock and harbor services to Southland retail and wholesale lumber firms.

A new automatic stacker and sorting machine has beeu placed in operation, and the twb. modern kilns, which presently handle more than 800,000 feet per month, will be expanded this fall to double capacity, it was said.

Tlle administrative staff is assisted by Lena Galyean, who has been associated in the wood products business for many years. The yard operation is in the capable hands of Ray Honeycutt, plant superintendent, who formerly handled operations as yard foreman at the old Coast Kiln and Lumber with Mr. Geisenheyner.

"We are specialists in kiln drying hardwood and softwood and all related operations preparing lumber for the consumer," said Herb.

The plant is located within four blocks of the Long Beacll Freeway, within minutes of all cities and commttnities served by the firm.

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