OCSA Members - Special Offer
Up to 25% off!!

Stanwood Capital Consultants is currently offering a special to all members of the Ohio Construction Suppliers Association -- if you sign up with us before the end of February, we’ll give you a 20% discount off of our already low commission rates on the first account you place with us! And, if you refer a non-OCSA member and they sign up before February 29, we’ll offer them a 10% discount and increase yours to 25%!

As you may know, Stanwood Capital Consultants recently joined the Ohio Construction Suppliers Association. But you may not know what Stanwood Capital does and how we can benefit your business.

Stanwood Capital specializes in b2b recovery of past due accounts for companies just like yours. And we do so at significantly lower commission rates compared to traditional third-party collection agencies, thereby significantly saving your business money in the recovery of aged commercial receivables.

Stanwood Capital’s benefits are many – not the least of which is our very low commission rates. We are able to charge lower commission rates because, unlike ‘traditional’ collection agencies, we don’t send out dunning, form ‘escalation’ letters; and we don’t make ‘robo-calls’ or have a call center with the associated overhead. As such, our costs are low and we are able to pass on those savings to our clients.

Other added values of Stanwood Capital’s services include, but are not limited to, professional and personal handling of your accounts; payments that are made directly to you – not us – resulting in better A/R control and faster recovery; and a process targeted at retaining your business relationship with your delinquent customer whenever possible.

So, if your company has past due commercial accounts (now or in the future) – even accounts that have been written off – let Stanwood Capital collect them for you.

Please feel free to visit our website and contact us today to find out how we can recover past due commercial receivables for you – and save you significantly in the process!

Thank you very much for your consideration and we look forward to working with you and your company.

Web Site: www.stanwoodcapital.com
E-Mail: info@stanwoodcapital.com

(posted 1/30/2012)

OCSA's Group Rating Program
Just Got Better

At the end of 2011, Frank Gates/Avizent, OCSA's Workers' Compensation Group Rating Administrator was acquired by York Risk Services Group. The acquisition will bring new and enhanced products and services along with additional expertise to OCSA members.

Frank Gates and York share many important attributes. Like Frank Gates, York is focused on delivering the best possible service and results in group rating and claims management. They have the resources, the expertise, the experience, the cutting edge systems, the financial strength and stability, and the passion to do just that. Frank Gates and York believe that a local presence is critical to providing the best service and will continue to provide localized expertise. After all, who knows your needs better than your service team who work right alongside you in Ohio?

Your Frank Gates team will remain the same and the quality service they have always delivered will become even better. If you have any questions, please contact Jeff Little, OCSA's Frank Gates Account Executive at 614/766-8744.

(posted 1/26/2012)

National Industrial Lumber Co.

PRESS RELEASE – 10/20/2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contacts: Mr. Mike Hoag, CEO
Mr. James Smith, President
NILCO Ph.800-444-9352
mike@nilco.net

NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL LUMBER COMPANY (NILCO) ACQUIRES
CANFIELD MANUFACTURING
COMPLETE CANFIELD MANUFACTURING PRODUCT LINE SOON TO BE
AVAILABLE AT ALL NILCO LOCATIONS UNDER THE NILCO BRAND NAME

Heath, Oh. - The National Industrial Lumber Company (NILCO) is proud to announce its acquisition of Canfield Manufacturing located in Canfield, Oh. The acquisition marks a new level of growth for NILCO making the complete Canfield product line available through all NILCO locations as part of the company's business growth and customer service strategy.

"It is with great pleasure that we welcome the Canfield Manufacturing employees and products to the NILCO family," stated Mike Hoag, CEO, NILCO. "Since 1936, our family-owned company has been dedicated to meeting the needs of our varied customers. Now, our customers will have access to an expanded line of product solutions, a more convenient purchasing experience, and the confidence that comes with NILCO's efficient distribution system and reliable on-time delivery."

"Our team is looking forward to becoming a part of the NILCO family of employees, and I will be working closely with each of the NILCO branch managers to insure a seamless product integration process for each of the NILCO locations," stated Thomas Boylan, now Canfield Product Manager for NILCO. "We are pleased that the expanded product offering will soon be available at every NILCO location."

In the coming days, the Canfield Manufacturing location, employees and all manufacturing capability will be moved and fully integrated into the North Jackson NILCO location. In addition, the NILCO company website will be updated to reflect detailed information on the complete integrated product line. For more information, call 888-444-9342, or visit http://www.nilco.net.

About National Industrial Lumber Company (NILCO) Hoag-family owned since 1936, and now with 10 locations in four states, NILCO's well-known line of building and industrial products including treated and engineered lumber, composite lumber, hard wood, soft wood, panel, siding, trim, decking, railing and framing products has been expanded to include a wide selection of oak, maple, poplar, cherry, and pine, as well as varied grades of lumber, custom-fabricated wood, composite, and plastic products. For more information, call the North Jackson location at 888-444-9342, or the Heath location at 800-777-9352, or visit http://www.nilco.net.

(posted 10/31/2011)

Clem Lumber & Distributing Company

New Product!

For more information, contact Clem Lumber at 1-800-362-9831

(posted 6/30/2011)

(posted 5/20/2011)

B&I Wholesale is pleased to be
a new Fiberon Distributor

We carry the Pro-tect and Horizons decking as well as the Mission railing systems. Fiberon is known as a technology leader the decking as it's surfaces are nearly impervious to any staining or fading. They have a 25 year Limited Warranty on their multichromatic Horizons decking and Outdoor PVC Flooring against staining and fading. Their railing system allows the home owner to mix and match railings and balusters.

Ipe

Rosewood

To learn more, visit www.fiberondecking.com

Composite Decking / Composite Railing / Composite Fencing

NEW
Castle Gray

NEW
Tudor Brown

(posted 5/10/2011)

Special Offer for the Month of May

This marks my 25^th anniversary of doing business with OCSA members. To "Thank OCSA Members" for 25 years of support, Halo (formerly Lee Wayne) is offering a $25 Dining Card that can be used in over 15,000 restaurants around the United States. Order must be a minimum of $250 to qualify. However, if an OCSA member has already spent that much this year, they too will receive the card with any new order. Compliments of Leo Eisner, Account Executive, Halo Branded Solutions (formerly known as Lee Wayne). This offer is good through the month of May.

We have items to help with many occasions such as:

Company Anniversaries

New Store Openings

Community Events

Special Promotions

Employee Service Awards

Wearable Needs - hats, shirts, jackets

For more information, contact:

(posted 5/06/2011)

Tri-State Forest Products
would like to announce a new product:

PVC Interlocking Liner Panels, wherever you need
easy-to-clean, low maintenance hygienic
or abuse-resistant paneling.

For more information, visit www.tsfpi.com or www.trusscore.ca or contact:

Rob Latham
Tri-State Forest Products
2105 Sheridan Avenue
PO Box 577
Springfield, OH 45505-0577
Ph: 800/949-6325

(posted 1/11/2011)

Charles F. Shiels

The Charles F. Shiels Company is pleased to announce that Marc (Buck) Shiels has assumed the presidency of the company upon brother Dan's retirement. Buck is now the sole proprietor of the firm after purchasing Dan's 50% ownership of the firm.

Charles F. Shiels & Company is in its 120^th year of operation and looks forward to continuing it's tradition of supplying "The Finest From The Forests" in lumber and custom moldings to its valued customers.

Marc Shiels
Charles F. Shiels & Company
1301 West 8th Street
Cincinnati, OH 45203
513-241-0239 Office
513-241-1205 Fax
800-331-6794 Toll Free
www.shielslumber.com

(posted 9/9/2010)

Simpson Strong-Tie

Simpson Strong-Tie Presents a Complimentary Webinar on DeckTools® Design Software

Thursday, July 29, 2010 ~ Start Time: 3:00 PM Eastern Time

OCSA Associate Member, Simpson Strong-Tie, invites you to a one-hour webinar demonstrating their newest deck design software DeckTools®. Imagine if you could show a prospective customer a picture of their dream deck -- not a drawing or a sketch, but a realistic photo in a 3D environment which would provide an engaging sales experience to help you quickly close the sale.

DeckTools® software puts this power in your hands. The software will reduce time spent on design, estimates, proposals and takeoffs. The software will track labor and material costs as the deck is designed, create a customized proposal in minutes, generate working drawings with ease, and produce invoices and purchase orders with simply a click. DeckTools® software is only $1,895, with several discounts available to save 20% off the software price.

Sign up to view the demonstration video for yourself and ask your builders to join you to find out more about this personalized software.

The webinar is being hosted by Simpson Strong-Tie. Prior to the webinar, you'll be contacted with the webinar login information.

Click Here for a DeckTools® Webinar Registration Form

(posted 7/13/2010)

Simpson Strong-Tie

Simpson Strong-Tie would like to announce their acquisition of DeckTools deck design software. Please see below for further information, and contact Greg Wujcik at 614-850-4125 or gwujcik@strongtie.com with questions.

Dream it. Design it. Sell it with DeckTools Software®

Thank you for your interest in DeckTools. DeckTools is the industry-leading design and sales software for deck professionals and can be one the most productive tools you own.

To see DeckTools in action or to set up a personalized demonstration, visit the DeckTools website call (800) 925-5099, or email support@decktools.com. We offer a 60-day money-back guarantee, and are committed to your success.

See what our customers are saying:

“DeckTools not only increased our sales but it also is increasing the dollar amount for almost every sale. We are very happy with DeckTools!”
– Greg Bauer, Lasting Creations, Inc., Indiana

About DeckTools Software

DeckTools software allows you to design your client's dream deck in a photo-realistic, 3D environment - providing an engaging sales experience that will help you quickly close the sale.

Immersive graphics
with an unmatched level of clarity and detail

• Suggest design changes and upgrades and show your customers the visual impact immediately
• Easy-to-use interface lets you design the way you build
• Design with brand-name products from DeckTools Materials Library partners
• Endless options for railing design: choose from top manufacturers or design your own custom creations
• "Fly" clients around the design, as quickly as you can move the computer's mouse, to show their new deck from every angle

DeckTools software also will save time in the office

• Drastically reduce time spent on design, estimates, proposals, and take-offs
• Track labor and material costs as the deck is designed
• Easily enter supplier-specific part numbers and pricing for any component to turn the take-off into a pull-list for your supplier
• Create professional, customized proposals in minutes
• Generate working drawings with ease
• Invoices, purchase orders, and more are a click away

Integrates well with other systems such as CAD -
export designs as DWG and DXF

Training and Customer Support

• Free one-on-one web-based training
• Customers-only support forum
• Live phone support
• Online training sessions and videos for self-paced learning

Where Can I See DeckTools Software in Action?
You can view our demonstration videos for both builders and suppliers, and find out more at www.strongtie.com/decktools. If you have questions and would like to see a personalized demonstration of the software, email support@decktools.com or call (800) 925-5099 to speak with a DeckTools expert.

Ready to Purchase?
You can purchase DeckTools software online and download it immediately by clicking here. We offer a 60-day money back guarantee to ensure that you are satisfied with your purchase.

More Deck Resources from Simpson Strong-Tie
Simpson Strong-Tie offers many resources to help make decks stronger and safer.

• Download the free Deck Framing Connection Guide, an easy-to read booklet which points out critical connections within a deck and recommends structural connectors to help meet the requirements of the building codes.
• Visit the Simpson Strong-Tie Deck Center,an online resource for information and training on building stronger, safer decks.
• Visit our Deck Safety Site for Homeowners, which includes the 5 steps to safer, stronger deck, 5 warning signs of a potentially unsafe deck, and more.

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. –
5956 W. Las Positas Boulevard
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(800) 925-5099

(posted 5/10/2010)

We have changed our name from Hiab Inc. to
Cargotec USA, Inc Industrial & Terminal, Americas Region.

Hiab Moffett Truck Mounted Forklifts

Cargotec USA sells new, used, and refurbished Hiab Moffett truck-mounted forklifts, as well as new and used truck packages.

Hiab Cranes

Cargotec USA sells new and used boom-truck packages.
For more information about our products, please contact:

(posted 4/1/2010)

Boise Cascade

800-371-9615 ~ 740-382-6766 ~ 740-382-6702 (FAX) ~ www.bc.com/bmd
3007 HARDING HWY EAST, MARION, OHIO 43302

Widest range of colors, styles and finishes Low Maintenance Trex will not splinter, and has excellent slip resistance Can bend to create curves & patterns not possible with wood Environmentally friendly, made from recycled materials

Durable, Long Lasting Beauty Superior Workability - cuts, fastens & paints easily Unique protective film - from plant to install Reduce call backs and repairs costs on house trim

Quality Fasteners engineered to enable a PRO to complete a project faster, easier, and stronger Stronger building connections - without predrilling Saves time and money on installed costs

Wide range of waterproofing products Industry Leader

Durability of Concrete, with the Natural Beauty of Wood Low Maintenance, Installs Similar to Wood Resists Moisture & Rot, Non-Combustible Immune to Water Damage, Salt Spray & Termite Attack

Manufactures 5 house wraps to accommodate different claddings and climate Type IV insulation board 25 PSI up to 3" thick DC14 drainage mat & Rain Drop house wrap. Superior water shedding Fanfold underlayment extruded XP, P1450, NP Moisture managed wall system Knowledgeable in green building, code compliance, and building science

Fast, easy labor-saving installation Guaranteed no sanding due to moisture absorption No core voids or knotholes, no delamination 50-year limited warranty

Simply install the sheathing panels, tape the seams and you’ll have complete roof and wall systems A faster easier building process with no felt, housewrap or H-Clips Instant rough dry-in No hassles from blown off or torn housewrap and felt Custom home quality backed by a 30-year limited warranty

Meets all building codes Third generation interior fire retardant treated wood National evaluation report #457

Protected walls and roofs from the damaging effects of moisture and mold Georgia-Pacific Gypsum is a proud member of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Exterior Densglass sheathing and Densarmour paperless interior drywall offered

Lightweight, flexible woven polyester that replaces heavy rigid and dangerous steel banding Comes in five sizes with matching hardware and accessories The breaking strength is comparable to steel banding. Increased flexibility makes woven polyester stronger under stress Partial cuts in the strapping doesn't effect the inegrity of the load

Engineered Wood

Boise Engineered Wood Products: >> Design Services >> Job Packs

* Over 180 different size and length combinations - Boise LVL (2.0) In Stock * Over 128 different size and length combinations - Boise Joist In Stock In addition we stock RIM Board in all common sizes; and Simpson hangers.

Complete Inventory of products Engineering & design serveices Technical Support

Filler King uses the best grades of Douglas Fir laminating stock and adhesives the industry has to offer. Each beam is manufactured to a stress-rated formula as set forth by AITC

Saves money by eliminating the need for a crane for installation by being on average 40% lighter than equivalent hot-rolled steel or engineered-wood beams. Delivers equicalent structural performance in terms of load-carrying capacity when compared to hot-rolled steel or engineered wood Can be cut on a job site with a circular saw and drilled, screwed, bolted and nailed using standard professional tools; it's easily integrated with wood framing using standard connectors

(posted 1/26/2010)