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APA
The Engineered Wood Association
Plywood Association Alters Name
The amended name for the American Plywood Association, Tacoma, Wa, better describes who they are and what they do, according to president David L. Rogoway. "Our mefftbers are leaders in the field of glued engineered wmd products, and we believe those products consti0te a defining trend in the wood products industry of the future." APA was retained fm its recognition value.
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To our many fine distributors, we extend a sincere word of appreciation for your patronage and continued support of Meyer Moulding & Millwork We look forward to your ongoing success, and we pledge to remain competitive while combining outstanding service with superior quality'tvood moulding prcducts.
Caulk Gampaign In Overdrive
Caulk and sealant manufacurer White Ligbtning Products Corp. is teaming with the NASCAR Auto Racing Association for its largest promotion ever.
Running in-store ftom Aug. 22-Oct.7, the promotion includes official NASCAR hats and shirts for conractor redemption, colorful in-store displays and a sweepstakes for a trip to the final NASCAR event of tle year, the Hooters 500 in Atlanta, Ga.
Multiple species including Oak, Poplar Ash, Birch, Maple and Mahogany (to nanre a Jbw). Stock itenrs or custont prof les to ,neet your specifcations. UPC and SKU product marking. LTL or truckload quantities. As manufacturers of fine quality wood moulding, ve welcome your inquiries and look fonvard to faithfully meeting your wood ntoulding needs.
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New Tax Gredit Includes Lumber Manufacturers
A new California investment tax credit planned to help ttre state's eoonomy and make it a more atEactive place to do business will apply o lumber and wood product manufacturcrs.
The credit is equal to 6% of the cost of tangible personal property acquired between Jan. l, 1994 and Jan. 1, 2001 for use in any stage of manufacuring. More speciftcally this includes logging operations primarily engaged in cutting timber and producing forest or wood c,hips ln thre field; field; sawmills and planing mills ftn1 saw rough lumber and timber; planing mills producing surfaced or pattemed lumber; producers of railroad ties, wood chips, nillwork or veneer; plywood operations manufacturing fabricated wood millwork; wood reat€rs, and reconstihrted wood produca operations including particleboard and similar wood products.
MBA, Rossnann MacDonald & Benotti, Inc., Sacramento, Ca., specialists in timber, lumber and forestry products accounting and taxes. "The good news is that the sate legislature has made amove in the right direction for timber, lumber and forestry products nanufactuers," he adds.
Computer Forum For Forest Industry
ForestNet, an electronic bulletin board system which rcportedly could "int€rc@nect all the people in the forest industry around the world," was slated to begin round-the+lock operation Aug. l.
Based in Eugeng Or., the system is designed to speed the dissemination of infornntion within the forest industry worldwide, pernitting two-way communication on vital pending legislation, industry news and subjects such as log exports, the best uses of radiata pine and the computerization of sawmills.
industry services, while others will merely describe the products or services they make available or are seeking.
Global comnunication is provided through ForestNet's access to the huge public network Internet.
The subscription nehilok is available o anyone with an IBM-compatible computer of model 286 capability or greater, modem, mouse and separat€, dedicated telephone line.
The above list is not all inclusive and manufacturers need to become familiar with the tlpes of operations that qualify for the credit as well as other specifics of the new law, according to
Ray Benetti, CPA,
Typical users will be timberland ownefs, governmental agencies, and buyers and sellers of products from finished lumber to Christmas trees. Some companies will input their entire caualog of available equipment or
The modem allows users to communicate with other subscribers via elecEonic mail and the mouse permits scanning ForesNet's menus, transferring to appropriate sections of the database and exchanging data both in and out of the syst€m.
An annual subscription costs $14.95 permonth.
SAN LORENZO LUilBER CO., Sanla Cruz, Ca,, had a grand opening eady in August for ils sar/€nth locnlion in Lathrop (Stochon), Ca. An existino buildino was outted and remodeled lo dock ; tu ll line-of harilware, plum bing supplies and builders tools for contractors and doityounelfen. A second buiHing on the poprly houses lumber and building malerials fot the same market. David ltfrese manages lhe bcation which was onc€ occupied by BransonCross Lumber Co.
