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The saying goes “old actors never die, they just con- tinue acting.” And such is the case with lauan plywood. “We try to reuse material as much as possible, especially a standard Hollywood flat, 10 foot by 20 foot wall, and we build those constantly,” says Katz. Biersing and his crew reuse as much of their sets as possible, and also donate pieces in good condition to theater groups, churches and school programs. Because it is a renewable wood product, lauan is recyclable, setting the stage for a new career as a paper product. Although it might not be as glamorous as being in front of an audience, even sup- porting roles are important. iw “Time is a factor. What is particularly good with lauan is that it is relatively smooth and free of blemishes.” Mike Biersing, Freelance Construction Coordinator AMERICAN PACIFIC PLYWOOD INC. IMPORTERS OF HIGH QUALITY PANEL PRODUCTS EXPORTER OF HIGH QUALITY LOGS PLYWOOD SPECIES AVAILABLE: • AYOUS • Obeche • BEECH • OKOUME • birch • POPLAR • CATIVO • RED OAK • CHERRY • RUSSIAN PINE • HICKORY • WALNUT • KNOTTY PINE • WESTERN ALDER • Mahogany • WHITE ASH • MAPLE • WHITE OAK • MERANTI/LAUAN (available in pre-finish UV coating) OTHER PRODUCTS: • BENDING PLYWOOD • CONCRETE FORM FILM FACE PLYWOOD (slick pour 240tm) e-mail: PO BOX 8 SOLVANG, CA 93464 TEL: [phone] [phone] FAX: [phone] [email protected] • CONTAINER FLOORING • WHITE LINER BOARD DELIVERY TO USA • MEXICO • CARIBBEAN PORTS • DIRECT TO CUSTOMER’S LOCATION AMERICAN PACIFIC PLYWOOD SUPPORTS LEGAL LOGGING AND SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT. FSC/SCS CHAIN OF CUSTODY. MEMBER OF THE INTERNATIONAL WOOD PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION. i m p o r t e d w o o d 19