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Tu e sd a y, Fe b ru a ry 4 , 2 0 1 4 C o n stru c tio n Ma rke tp la c e 47 COULSON MANUFACTURING ON WHAT'S IN DEMAND THIS YEAR An interview with Foster Coulson, Manager, Coulson Manufacturing Ltd. CM: What are the core businesses for your company? FC: We have been in business for more than 50 years and are family owned and operated. Our core business began with log harvesting. Over time, we have diversified into lumber manufacturing, gaming, aviation and aerial fire suppression. CM: How do you handle the distribution of your cedar products? FC: We have stocking distributers across North America. CM: In your opinion, what type of products are going to be in high demand this year? FC: I believe there will be substantial focus on products that are green and environmental friendly, while also being cost effective. CM: There continues to be an emphasis on green building products in the marketplace. How have you adapted? FC: In 2010, we began production of our engineered cedar products. Our products meet up to four LEEDs points and are approved for exterior siding and soffiting. They can be FSC or PEFC certified and have an approved ICC-ES number. CM: Tell us about your main product line. FC: Our main product line is focused on our Engineered Cedar Cladding. Here are some advantages: 100 percent old Growth Western Red Cedar; lower cost than natural, solid cedar; meets up to four LEEDs points; vertical grain or flat grain with standard or custom patterns; our core is exterior grade plywood; solid or semitransparent finish upon request; extremely stable – does not shrink, twist or split; approved for both interior and exterior applications; ICC-ES number; and 100 percent environmentally friendly. For more information, visit www.coulson cedar.com or www.coulsongroup.com, call 250-724-7600, email foster .coulson@coulsongroup.com or stop by booth #C7413. FABUWOOD CABINETRY, WHERE HIGH CLASS MEETS LOW COST Entering the industry at a time of economic difficulty, Fabuwood has quickly become a customer favorite. As the housing market began recovering from its downfall in 2008, Fabuwood came on scene, offering a unique advantage to clients: quality kitchens at incredibly low costs. Rapidly evolving from a newcomer to a recognized and nationwide brand, Fabuwood's attributes its growth to its excellent materials, craftsmanship and customer service. Less than five years old, the company is growing at the rate of one new dealer per day, and an average of one new employee each week. Fabuwood opened its doors with a handful of employees; today, just a short while later, its Jersey City facility welcomes more than 300 employees each morning. Although the economy dealt with its ups and downs, Fabuwood was built on the premise that the average American hasn't lost their sense of style. As homeowners were being forced to settle for kitchens that were of their means, but did not live up to their standards, Fabuwood provided a solution. Customers come to Fabuwood to have it all; kitchens that are beautiful, durable and affordable. A purchase made with Fabuwood is a custom experience. All of its cabinets are imported and assembled locally in a newly expanded warehouse. The 300,000 square foot facility houses an assembly line, custom finishing shop, and a countertop shop, as well as offices and a magnificent showroom. Each of Fabuwood's 16 kitchen collections offers more than 500 SKUs per line. With so many options available, orders are never ordinary with them. Lines range from the elegant and high-end Classic series, to lower-end collections like Fabuwood's Value line SOFTETCH GLASS OFFERS A WEALTH OF OPTIONS FOR CUSTOMIZATION SoftEtch is a clear glass with a smooth etched finish being presented at NeoCon by EFI. It's an eco-friendly smudge-proof glass, soft and pleasant to the touch and customizable to any color. It resists stains and is non-reflective, leaving no glare or fingerprints and is suitable for endless interior design applications. "The most popular uses for SoftEtch include custom conference table and desk tops, doors, drawer facings, privacy panels and even sliding systems," said EFI Marketing Director Phillip Atwood. EFI is headquartered in Kernersville, N.C., where they fabricate all of their glass products as well as aluminum framing and sliding systems that allow for customized interior solutions. Although fabricated in the U.S., the glass itself is imported from Italy offering European designs to the U.S. market. There are three product lines offered for customizing SoftEtch to fit interior environments. In the SoftEtch Colour variation, the glass is back-painted with any color desired by the client. There are select patterns available in the SoftEtch Pattern line, and SoftEtch Mirror involves the application of a mirror finish to the glass, giving it a reflective quality. Any of the colors, patterns and mirror effects can be mixed and matched as desired. "We have several customers in the corporate and office industries that use our products as conference table tops, doors, drawer facings and even shelves," said Atwood. "We can also insert SoftEtch glass into a sliding frame to be – popular with landlords and developers. Three of its new lines will feature prominently at this year's Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, in exciting and extraordinary displays. Containers arrive constantly, and a fully stocked warehouse means turnaround times on orders are exceptionally quick. Custom finishing and color options are available, and before each item leaves the warehouse, it must meet rigorous quality requirements. Meet the representatives and see what Fabuwood is all about at KBIS booth #N2675, orvisit Fabuwood's website to find out more about how you can become a part of its growing body of satisfied dealers. used as doors to offices or conference rooms or to create and hide storage areas." Orders are accepted in any quantity. Lead time is two weeks from order to delivery, with that time expected to shorten later this year as new equipment in currently being installed. "We will also be displaying our glass magnetic marker boards. Even though this is clear glass, we can still apply the same technique as our SoftEtch Colour brand to achieve any color imaginable," Atwood said. "In addition to traditional marker board applications where the unit hangs on a wall, EFI marries the glass to an aluminum frame which allows it to be used in many other applications such as panels in sliding systems or as integrated partitions in office furniture and collaborative workspaces." For more information, visit www .efi-us.com or call 800-668-7080.