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Multi-Code is a registered trademark of Linear Corporation. Contact your Electronics Distributor or: digital Supplying Quality Sports Equipment to Fence Contractors ..for over 45 Years! "This, of course, is a situation which can damage the reputation of chain link products and our industry, and can result in exposure to products liability claims," said CLFMI presi- dent Michael C. Sondberg. "Specifi- cally, there has reportedly been a noticeable increase in the use of light wall tubing for residential use." He added that the board has rein- forced to all CLFMI member firms that the association firmly supports the use of industry standards and guide- lines in the manufacture and sale of all chain link fencing materials. The CLFMI bylaws state that among the objectives of the Institute are "To seek to assure a continuing and increasing utilization of chain link fence, manu- factured in accordance with appropri- ate quality standards, so as to contribute to the privacy and security needs of the population and to enhance the welfare of the industry" and "To promote and aid in the development of standards and specifications that tend to improve the quality and perform- ance of chain link fence and acces- sories." In accordance with this second ob- jective, CLFMI several years ago un- dertook an extensive testing and development program to establish guidelines for residential chain link fencing systems. This program in- cluded consumer surveys, third-party field testing, and contractor and man- ufacturer input. The result was the publication of Tennis - Baseball - Basketball - Soccer - Volleyball Fence Screen - Protective Padding - Custom Netting the CLFMI Fact Guide for Residential Fencing, which included specific guidelines (based on safety tests and consumer input) for residential chain link fence top rail and line posts. (These guidelines may be found on the CLFMI web site – www.chainlink- info.org, along with other educational materials.) www.douglas-sports.com USA Manufacturer 800-553-8907 "The board has reminded CLFMI members that it is incumbent on all member firms to support the Institute's objectives and to promote the use of these recommended product guide- lines in the manufacture and sale of chain link products," said Sondberg. "The board would also urge members to inform their industry partners of CLFMI's dedication to promoting the use of appropriate materials and en- courage those partners to also insist on the use of top-quality products meet- ing industry guidelines. "CLFMI's legal counsel advises that the use of fencing products that are not appropriately designed and manufactured to meet a particular ap- plication may result in products liabil- ity claims on the part of consumers and third parties that have been in- jured," he noted. CLFMI will be communicating these concerns to others in the indus- try, including related associations, the contractor community, nonmember manufacturers, distributors, and the media, Sondberg added. Veteran fence industry executive joins Ideal Aluminum Products DELAND, Fla. – Michael Siegel and Doug Brady, owners of Ideal Alu- minum Products, announced that Bar- bara Kaluhiokalani will be joining Ideal Aluminum as a sales and service representative. Kaluhiokalani brings 19 years of experience in the alu- minum fence industry, having spent most of those years as the lead inside sales and service representative at Del- gard. She will remain based in the Northeast and will focus on serving Ideal's rapidly growing customer base, Siegel said. "We are very excited to have someone of Barbara's caliber and ex- perience step in to be an important part of the team at Ideal," he added. "She is a customer service visionary with a proven track record of execution. She is a strong communicator and will be a tremendous asset for Ideal. We are at a critical moment in the aluminum fence industry, and we believe that Barbara will be able to help Ideal suc- cessfully implement its strategy and take advantage of the market opportu- nities ahead." Kaluhiokalani said, "I am honored and excited to be joining Ideal. Ideal's revenue and customer base has dou- bled over the last two years. It will be very exciting to work with a growing company that has so much more to offer than just aluminum fence. I am also very confident in the leadership of Michael and Doug and where they are planning on taking Ideal." continued on page 14