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Doug ’s take on things

The primary goal and objective in instituting this newsletter is an attempt,on our part,to remain connected with our core customers,namely “Professional Contractors and Builders.”

It seems the busier we all are,the less time we have to communicate our thoughts, ideas, opinions and market information. This piece will attempt to bridge that gap and,on a quarterly basis deliver meaningful information in areas such as: market trends and pricing, new product releases, special promotions and events,company and industry highlights and other pertinent news-worthy issues that we feel would be of interest to you, our valued customers.

Additionally,as it relates to this publication, a good connection implies a well grounded, unobstructed flow and exchange of thoughts and ideas,concerns and or problems and an open dialogue coming from both ends.With that said, I solicit and encourage any and all customers to either call, e-mail or write to me, or any member of our sales team,with your thoughts, comments, ideas,concerns and/or problems relative to our industry or the goods and services Kuiken Brothers supplies. The more informed feedback we receive from our customers, the more meaningful the content of this newsletter will be and the more Kuiken Brothers can react to correcting problems, selecting products or improving our service.

I believe with the addition of Kitchen & Bath Products as distributed by our “KBKB” division and the Commercial Ceiling and Drywall Products as distributed by our subsidiary,“Elmwood Supply,” we have a lot to discuss and talk about. I can honestly say I am genuinely interested in receiving your input, both positive and negative.

As a result of our stated goal, I believe we have appropriately named this publication “Contractor Connection.” Hopefully, you find it to be a meaningful and informative publication.

Best wishes for a successful 2004. Douglas R.Kuiken, President

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'Tis the Season… for Evergrain Decking

The warm weather is straight ahead, and with the weather comes the high season for decking and railing. Kuiken Brothers has got you covered with great maintenance free products that homeowners want.

Epoch Evergrain® Decking, one of the most innovative and popular products in decking, is the only product that has a deep embossed woodgrain texture. It offers the look of real wood without the cracking, splitting, rotting, splintering and maintenance of natural wood decking. It never needs painting or sealing and comes backed by a 10-year limited warranty. Best of all, it installs just like wood decking, so there are no special tools needed on the jobsite.

Get ready for all your decking needs at Kuiken Brothers. We have everything to make the entire job better and easier. From quality decking materials to railings, hardware and fasteners, if you need it on a decking job —we have it at your nearest Kuiken Brothers!

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Industry Trends

Kuiken Brothers tracks many industry indicators, including materials, so our customers and ourselves can keep abreast of what is happening in commodity markets that have a direct impact on our industry. Lately the news has not been all good. Economic conditions both in the US and abroad have combined to cause demand for steel,lumber,plywood and OSB to out strip supply. Some of these conditions are simply caused by increased demand,others by natural disasters like forest fires. Unfortunately,this ultimately means higher prices for everyone. But the good news is the building market remains strong and current building starts promise another good year. Please be aware of the rising cost of materials in these key areas and plan your future 2004 business strategies accordingly.

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Kuiken and KOMA™ Give Builders Something To Chew On

Save time, labor and material with KOMA™ Trimboards. Saw it, screw it, nail it, glue it. It ’s KOMA™. Unlike pine trimboards, it will not rot, warp or split so you use every bit of material. And because KOMA™ Trimboards are manufactured using a PVC composite, the white color is all the way through. No need to prime, paint or even seal the ends. KOMA ™ saves you precious time and labor costs, plus it provides you with greater customer satisfaction and less call-backs.

KOMA CREDIT.

We ’ll give you credit for being a smart builder —and buying KOMA Trimboards from Kuiken Brothers. That means every time you purchase KOMA Trimboards at Kuiken Brothers you ’ll get 5%of your KOMA purchase price credited back to your Kuiken Brothers account*.

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KBKB Showrooms Put On Quite a Show

Kuiken Brothers is showing off its kitchen and bath potential in a big way with KBKB (Kuiken Brothers Kitchen and Bath). Our newly renovated showrooms in Emerson, NJ, Warwick, NY and Ogdensburg, NJ, operating under the KBKB banner, offer four lines of fi ne cabinetry from Bertch, Merillat, Legacy and Decorá. There is something for every budget from economical stock cabinets to the luxury of semi-custom. Feel the warmth and sophistication of fine cabinetry the moment you enter our showrooms. Touch the silky patinas and select the style that ’s just right for your space. You can even select hardware and countertop materials at KBKB. Plus, KBKB has on-staff professionals to assist you with design, layout and even installation service. Come see what a kitchen and bath showroom ought to be. Watch for our new KBKB TV commercials targeted to help you sell bigger and better kitchens and baths to your customers. Stop in, or send your customers to the KBKB showroom nearest you today.

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Getting to Know Elmwood Supply

If you haven ’t already worked with Elmwood Supply, here ’s your opportunity to get to know one of the newest members of the Kuiken family. Elmwood Supply, a well- respected name in the building industry for over thirty years, is a speciality supplier and distributor of interior building products such as Drywall, Steel Studs and Commercial Ceiling Tile and Grid. Elmwood is a great fit for the Kuiken family because it has an extensive product mix and complements Kuiken’s mix of builder business. Elmwood presently serves a segment of the builder market which includes the professional applicator, general contractor, specialty contractor and industrial accounts. Elmwood continues to do what it has done best for the last three decades, both during and after the transition, by providing its customers with superior product, knowledgeable customer service and reliable on-time delivery. We invite you to check out the people and products of Elmwood Supply.

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