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Articles in Dec 2004 issue of Prosales
- Wood Truss Council of America
- Doctor's orders: useful sales lessons are everywhereeven at the hospital
by Tad Troilo - Coming to order: centrally located and optimally organized, Koopman Lumber's new distribution center is boosting efficiency and improving customer service
by Katy Tomasulo - Fiber-Classic® and Smooth-Star® Hinged Patio Door Systems
- Never a dull moment: the top trends in 2004 kept the industry on its toes
by Lisa Clift - The Empire Co
- Sales pioneers: to chart new growth, you must continually innovate and stay one step ahead of the competition
by Rick Davis - Winning hand: industry pundits weigh in on Harvard's recent LBM supply channel study and offer a glimpse into how dealers can stack the deck in their favor to ensure viability and profitability in the future
by Rich Binsacca - Giving back
by Al Torrisi - ENAP
- Team builders: the 2004 NLBMDA excellence in human resources award recipients are setting new standards by establishing atmospheres that foster professional growth and corporate and industry leadership
by Chris Wood - Making an impact: impact drivers pack a punch that's catching the attention of tool users
by Katy Tomasulo - Double feature
by Allyn Harth - York Mfg
- No holding back: with an emphasis on unity, motivation, and support, Timberland Lumber Co.'s HR efforts are paying off for individuals and the team alike
- All the trimmings
by Stephanie L. Miller - The whole package: product exhibitions, educational sessions, record attendance, and a special visitor marked the building components manufacturers conference
by Chris Wood - Huttig Building Products
- Wheels of progress; the technologies under the hoods of today's delivery trucks are providing for more efficient hauling, more comfortable driving, and a cleaner environment
by Stephani L. Miller - CertainTeed
- Tech trends: now more cost effective and easy to use, GPS technology is offering dealers improved functionality and more flexibility to automate fleet tracking
by Julie Y. Weber - Valley Forge, Pa.-based manufacturer CertainTeed has opened its West Sacramento, Calif., window fabrication facility, which produces several of CertainTeed's insulated products
- Honor roll
- Owens Corning
- Growth opportunities: Dixieline lumber's value system of promoting from within keeps morale high, motivation charged, and turnover low
- Remodeling market strong
- Save the date
- Back to basics: McCabe Lumber opens a showroom with a simple, streamlined design and organized product displays
by Julie Y. Weber - L.B. Plastics
- Elk
- "Truly better" sales with Therma-Tru® doors
- Dunn Lumber Celebrates 100 years
- It's not easy being green: what the LBM industry needs to know about the LEED Green Building Rating System
by T.J. Cantwell - Southern comfort: Reico Kitchen and Bath brings the comforts of home into its Richmond, Va., showroom
by Julie Y. Weber - Alcoa Home Exteriors
- Classic-Craft® Mahogany Collection
- Hurd Millwork
by Stephani L. Miller - NLBMDA advocacy corner
- Inside out: to improve its customer service, Zeeland lumber started from within
by Katy Tomasulo - Under fire: in the name of the environment, domestic terrorists are attacking home builders and the pro dealers that supply them
by Chris Wood - The Home Depot donates 250,000 volunteer hours to celebrate 25th anniversary
- Command performance: empowerment is the catalyst for positive corporate changes
by Mike Butts - Customer connection: Tindell's launches online contractor account access as a value-added service and an internal cost saver
by Chris Wood - Classic-Craft® Rustic Collection