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FNNE GRANN DOUGTAS FNR
SPECIFIED:
Phone: (5411874-2236
FAX 541-874-2123
P.O. Box 7
Riddle, Oregon 97469
Hardie Unveils Fiber
James Hardie Building Products, the nafion'n largest producer of
Gement R&D Ge commercialization, will
be significady inproved."
The new centcr contains 3,000-sq. ft. of labs and ot9le-of:tbe{rt equ thaf can heatdown and paterirls to e levels. The frcility includss four labs &voted ro pftysical
The Australian-based col began marketing its @uctg U.S. in 1987 and manufac here in 1989. It previorsly retied on new product development from Il#fif rechnology unit in
'' *Ths R&D center will allow ur to focus bn expanding the uses iln$ applications for fiber cement here in the United States," says development mgr. Don Merkley. "And with numerous scientists focusing on the different a$pects of fiber cement, our product development process, from conceptualization to the valuee product perfornance crileria ard predict the long-term durability of fiber cement products. o Slender shank and blunt diamond ooint
Highest quality nails for cedar. redwood and other fine wood materials.
. Diamond oattern head blends with wood texture Small head diameter permits face nailing and blind nailing r Annular ring threads preclude nail head popping and cupping of siding boards . AlSl Grade 304 nickel/chromium alloy.
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Self-counter sinking bugle and trim heads o Square drive recess eliminates driver bit cam-out r Sharp point for quick penetration with minimal pressure r Self-tapping coarse threads Coated with non-stick, dry lubricating film r Solid nickel/ chrome stainless steel for superior corrosion resistance o 6 lengths: l" through 3"
McFadden In At NLBMDA
Larry McFadden. presidcnt ol' Fairfax Lumber & Hardware, Fairfax, Ca., was installcd as chair of the National Lumber & Building Matcrial Dealers Association during the group's 81st annual con\ention lt Thc Breakcrs in West Palm Beach, Fl.
Other officers installed: immcdiatc past chiiir Carl Tindell, Tindcll's; chair-elect Jessc Brand, Brands. Inc.l vice chair Thomas D. Ross, Gilcrest/ Jewett Lumber; treas. Robcrt McClure, McClure Lurnber Co', and pres./sec. Gary DonnellY, NLBMDA.
