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Show DELUXE OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE Howells takes on Bennetts in paint manufacturing market the addition of another shift, and by this time next year, 30,000 gallons. Howells' Inc. will go up against its only competition in the state as soon as its 15,000 square foot paint manufacturing plant is completed at 4285 So. State St. Until now, Bennett's has been the states sole paint manufacturer. The paint and made firm decorating supply the decision none too soon, either. I understand another major paint manufacturer was considering opening a plant in Salt Lake but backed off when it learned we had plans underway, said Jerry Howells, president. It was getting to the point where the company was spending as much to haul water based paints from the west coast as it would to buy raw materials and make the paint itself, Howells said. With an investment of over and $500,000 in a tilt-u- p concrete building and new equipment, the company will Weve grown tremendously in the past ten years, Since Howells commented. joining his fathers business in 1963, sales have grown from $188,000 a year to about $4.5 million this year. The number 30-year-- of employees has increased from three to over 50. Howells owns four stores Salt Lake City has applied for a $1 million federal grant to begin developing its newly awarded Foreign Trade Zone. and is opening a fifth in Ogden. It also distributes its paints and wall coverings to dealers in New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana and Utah. The company will be expanding its distributor network with the addition of Superior quality by Horne Construction Co. the new plant, Howells added. Thirty five percent of the company's sales come from its wall coverings, he said. Easy access to freeway at 23rd East Space available from 627 to 4,255 square feet Rates: $5.50 per Square Foot plus utilities Ample step away" parking Available approximately September 15, 1977 Interior built to suit tenant ticularly those that assemble and distribute products with imported parts. For more details contact: THAYNE AND ASSOCIATES a warehouse, security system, sewer lines, landscaping, street, curb and will soon begin manufacturing 20,000 gallons of paint a month. By The zone was approved last winter by the federal government. Located in A-Utahs Salt Lake International Center, it will service import and export businesses, par and rail facility extension. Howells Howells projects the plant will be producing 25,000 gallons monthly with ONE CONVENIENT, PROFESSIONAL SOURCE FOR INSURANCE (OR ANY FORM OF RISK MANAGEMENT) All forms of Corporate Insurance, including Professional Liability. MAIlONAl Enterprise The National Enterprise is published weekly by the National Enterprise Publishing Company, Inc., 500 Continental Bank Bldg., P.O. Box 11778, Pioneer Station, Salt Lake City, Utah 84147. (801 ( 1977 by National Enterprise Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Copyright 533-055- 6. in Salt Lake City, Utah, No. 891300 R. George Alena E. Bentley Editor Ken Bello Production Manager Mary McMillan Gaber Gregersen Publisher Dean Alsup Sheri Poe Milt 486-103- K mid-summ- er Second class postage paid 9 MEL THAYNE, REALTORS (Formerly METCO) XT for the first phase of construction, including a gutter construction, lighting Senior Editor in Salt Lake, Orem and Denver ment Administration, will pay and professional businesses 2060 East 33rd South The funds, requested from the Economic Develop- water & THAYNE BUILDING Funds requested lor trade zone do just that. Under a licensing agreement with Ameritone Paints, IM Ideal for sales , Pollcnr Staff Writers Kristopher R. Passey Creative Director All forms of Group Insurance. All forms of Personal Insurance. All major insurance sources are available to allow personalization of your particular insurance plan. Robert L. Nicholls and his associates are an independent insurance agency with 18 years experience in advising individuals, professionals, and corporations. Todd Curtis Artist James M. Schutz Research Director Robert L. Sicholls Insurance Opinions expressed by columnists herein are not necessarily the opinion or policy of the National Enterprise. Send all submissions to P.O. Box 1 1778, Salt Lake City, Utah 84147 Not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts. ESASE Subscriptions $24 per year 50 cents per copy - ' : TO THE ONE WHO BUYS. 85 of Enterprise readers are responsible for making some or all of the purchasing decisions within their company. For advertising rates and scheduling Call (801)533-055- 6. The Utah Enterprise Suite 500, Continental Bank Bldg. Salt Lake City, Utah 84101 Demographic Survey, Intermark, Inc., 1977 |