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May 29, 2003

In pursuit of the perfect glu-lam

Ferndale's G.R. Plume Co. wants to bring artful glu-lams to the masses.

By MARC STILES
Journal Staff Reporter

Gordon Plume and Drew Winsor

Photo by Marc Stiles

G.R. Plume founder Gordon Plume, right, and project manager/estimator Drew Winsor shape an arched glu-lam beam.

FERNDALE -- Anyone who thinks there's nothing artistic about glu-lams hasn't been to Ferndale.

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