Summer 1978

Soule steel News "WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER"

VOLUME 7 SUMMER ISSUE 1978 NUMBER 2

ZAMIL-SOULE' STEEL BUILDING COMPANY, LTD. OPENS IN SAUDI ARABIA

DEVELOPMENT OF JOINT VENTURE

The startup of any business in today's industrial environment entails tremendous advance planning. When the company will, in addition, operate a manufacturing facility in another country, the preparation is even more complex. The opening ceremonies of Zamil-Soule' Steel Building Company, Ltd. (Story on page 1 Col. 3) are the culmination of nearly three years of dedicated effort by a great many people...

Because of Soule's reputation in the Mideast for selling quality prefabricated steel buildings, we were approached in late 1975 by A.H. Al-Zamil & Sons to go into a joint venture. Soule', recognizing the potential for these products in Saudi Arabia, agreed.

Our International Department then embarked on marketing, finance and profitability studies. After many months of study and negotiations, Soule' Steel Company and A. H. Al-Zamil & Sons signed an equal partnership agreement for the sale and production of Soule' Steel buildings in Saudi Arabia.

Alan Soule', a third generation Soule', in conjunction with the Los Angeles Engineering Department, made plans for complete production facilities. With the Engineering, Sales, and Estimating Departments, building standards were established in Los Angeles. Equipment was ordered throughout the world, and Soule' made some of the equipment. At the same time, Steve Harold acted as coordinator in San Francisco and Los Angeles, buying additional equipment and machinery.

Alan then went to Saudi and negotiated the contract for the site work and general construction. Because there is no labor force in Saudi, he also recruited field workers in the Philippines, as well as in the U. S. and Europe.

The actual factory building was produced by Soule' in the Los Angeles plant and shipped to Saudi Arabia, where it was erected under the Supervision of Soule's Sonny Williams with the help of approximately seventeen Philippine nationals - our first field crew. (Continued on Page 2, Col. 1)

GUEST OF HONOR

Photo: His Highness Prince of the Eastern Province cut the ribbon to formally open the manufacturing facilities. Pictured with His Highness are (L to R, foreground): Sayid Zahrani, Hamed Yusef Al Rashed, His Excellency Minister of Industry and Electricity Dr. Ghazi Al-Gozaibi, and Al-Sheikh Khalid Al-Zamil, President of Zamil-Soule'.

GRAND OPENING

"With every sunrise, we witness progress and improvement to affect our social economical and industrial standards. . ." So began the speech by His Excellency the Minister of Industry and Electricity, Dr. Ghazi Al-Gosaibi, at the inauguration ceremony of Zamil-Soule' Steel Building Co. Ltd. In Saudi Arabia, plant openings are considered extremely important. We were particularly honored by the attendance of His Majesty the Prince of the Eastern Province and His Excellency Minister of Industry and Electricity, and many other outstanding guests.

The official day began with a reception dinner at the Carlton Hotel in Alkhobar, giving the guests an opportunity to get reacquainted. Following this, guests drove out to the plant site in Dammam. His Highness the Prince of the Eastern Province cut the ribbon, symbolically opening the plant, and the guests entered where seats had been arranged for about 400.

The Master of Ceremonies was one of the men from our office, Khalifa Al-Lahdan, who introduced the various speakers. The first, as mentioned, was Dr. Ghazi Al-Gosaibi, who gave a complimentary talk in Arabic, stating, "It is a happy moment for us to meet and inaugurate one of the finest industrial projects, and share the happiness of our nation's industrial achievement. The steel buildings manufacturing plant proudly and impressively surrounding us is the product of a great effort endeavored by the sons of our dearest nation, behind which we stand to encourage and support..."

Preliminary words of welcome were given by Mr. Mohammed Abdula Al-Zamil, who is the Family Elder of the Al-Zamil family. Mohammed traced the history of the Al-Zamil family in Saudi Arabia and their growth to their present size.

The Company's President, Khalid Al-Zamil, delivered a welcoming speech, acknowledging gratitude to His Majesty King Khalid and to His Royal Highness Prince Fahad for their wise leadership and their help "which enabled us to make our (Continued on Page 3, Col. 1)

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DEVELOPMENT OF JOINT VENTURE (continued from Page 1, Col. 1)

Photo: The buildings housing the factory (above) and office (below) were manufactured in Los Angeles by Soule' Steel Company, shipped to Saudi Arabia, and erected under the supervision of Soule' personnel on loan to the Joint Venture.

Photo: This interior photo shows the type of construction and an indication of the spaciousness of the plant.

Concurrently, Khalid Al-Zamil, President, was organizing the company and setting up the managerial and operating staffs. The office force started from a mere handful, and has now grown to approximately forty.

During this organizational period, the joint venture obtained an apartment building - "Thughba Hilton" - to house American personnel. (Story page 4, col. 1) Autos were purchased since the company must furnish transportation for personnel. A company cafeteria was installed with Bernie (a Philippine national who ran a restaurant there) as first cook. He is now the head chef with five cook/helpers.

The office itself is housed in a two-story Soule' building manufactured in L. A. Headquartered there now are: President Khalid Al-Zamil, Managing Director Bob Fitzgerald and the staff who handle sales, administration, engineering, estimating, detailing, purchasing, accounting, finance, and other essential duties.

The factory is located on 15 acres in the Dammam Industrial Estates in the northeast region of Saudi Arabia, next to the Arabian Gulf. It comprises approximately 200,000 sq. ft., and is capable of producing over 25,000 tons of finished product per year.

The joint venture has its own garage to store and maintain its own fleet of cars and trucks, including two busses required for transporting workers. There are sufficient forklifts, trucks, hand tools, etc. to supply six complete field crews, plus two house trailers for use of workers when in the field.

Soule' personnel directly involved in this operation are:

IN SAUDI ARABIA

Bob Fitzgerald Managing Director Alan Soule' Operations Manager (Now returned to Soule', S.F.) Bob Owens Superintendent Sonny Williams Superintendent at Jubail Hollis Palmer L. A. Shop Foreman on Loan (Now returned to L.A.) Georges Yasmine Purchasing Coordinator Brian Scherer Salesman Steve Harold Production Control Supervisor Juan Tondelli Chief Engineer Jim Hulton Engineer Mick O'Guinn Sales Manager

Some of the expatriots have their wives and families with them. All personnel are given generous company paid leave time each year.

IN THE U.S.

Ed Lesser Formerly estimating and detailing supervisor, Saudi; presently in S.F. for joint venture.

Al Hotard International Sales Manager, loaned to joint venture for three months to prospect sales. Now in S. F.

Bill Phillips Dealer Sales Manager, loaned for prospective sales work. Now in L.A.

Bill Dillenbeck Plant Engineer, loaned to Saudi. Now in L.A.

Al Colombo General Manager, Soule' Buildings International, loaned in advisory capacity. Now in S.F.

Verne Freer Product Development Manager. Loaned - Now in S.F.

Pat Nay Coordinator at S.F. for joint venture.

Sandra Malgren Coordinator - Soule' International in S.F.

Photo: Office personnel were just "settling in" when this photo was taken. Notice that this area is also light and spacious.

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WELCOME NEWCOMERS

*Photo: Marilyn Beale* Secretary International Sales, SF

*Photo: Basil DeWold* Industrial Engr. Prod. Control-SB, LA

*Photo: Bobbie Gavros* Tag Writer RF, SLC

*Photo: James Hultan* Engineer Zamil-Soule', SA

*Photo: Christy Kidd* Shop & Field Clerk RF, SLC

*Photo: Adoracion Magajes* Asst. A/P Clerk Acctg., Carson

*Photo: Shian "Sam" Ming Moon* Jr. Detailer SB, LA

*Photo: Yolondra Nash* Data Proc. Encoder/Mohawk Acctg., Carson

*Photo: Pat Nay* SF Coordinator Zamil-Soule', SF

*Photo: Herb Newcomb* Detailer RF, Newark

*Photo: Ewell Mick O'Quinn* Sales Manager Zamil-Soule', SA

*Photo: Sterling H. Pennington* Empl. Rel. Specialist Steel Mill, Carson

*Photo: Janice Stannard* Sales & Engr. Clerk RF, Fresno

*Photo: Robert Tomlinson* Sales Representative Steel Mill, Carson

*Photo: Jimmie Percy* Sales Coordinator Steel Mill Prod., Carson

*Photo: Ana Pin* Estimator Trainee SB, LA

*Photo: Suresh K. Ramsinghani* Detailer RF, Carson

*Photo: Cindy Smith* Sr. Clerk Acctg., SF

*Photo: Juan Tondelli* Chief Engineer Zamil-Soule', SA

*Photo: Michael Tsarlik* Jr. Detailer SB, LA

Employee Relations SPOTLIGHT

Q. We have not received a new booklet on the Salaried Pension Plan since the new Pension Law came about. When can we expect this?

A. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) required a great deal of additional paper work from all employers with pension plans. Deadlines have been set, revised, cancelled and then set again. The administration of this new law has been a nightmare. If there are no further complications, we should have a new booklet for you within the next 3 to 4 months. Meanwhile, if there is a specific question on the pension plan, you can contact your local Employee Relations representative.

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STEELING ATTENTION

**BEST NEWS WE'VE REPORTED IN A LONG TIME:** Louie Grimes (RF-Fresno) returned to work after being off five months due to a motorcycle accident. Welcome back, Lou . . .

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**BASSINET SET:** Karen Violett (Acctg - S.F.) is pictured opening gifts at the surprise shower given her by co-workers in the S.F. office. We are happy to report that Karen and her husband Glenn welcomed a bouncing baby boy on July 22. David Joseph, 7 lbs. 9 ozs., 21". Congratulations! . . . Scott Stevenson Soule' arrived on August 2. The third child of Jim and Cathy Soule' weighed in a 11 lbs! A future ironworker, for sure.

**WISHING WILL MAKE IT SO:** Especially when you are fortunate to have someone like Melvin Durham around. For a long time the employees in Santa Ana Reinforcing had wished for the Engineering trailer to be upgraded. Melvin took on the job of partitioning, paneling, etc. He is pictured here putting in the final nail to complete the job. If they are all that size, they don't have to worry about the dire California earthquake predictions! (Only kidding, of course.) Thanks to Mel for his fine work . . .

**SUGAR 'N SPICE:** Jeanne Drebing (dtr. of Karen Drebing - RF, Fresno) appeared in the "Gingerbread Bounce" at her dance recital in Fresno . . . . Another talent in Fresno is Terri Bishop (dtr. of John Bishop - RF, Fresno) who starred as Cinderella in the play of the same name at Miramonte School in the Clovis School District. 12 year old Terri is also cheerleader and plays the flute, recently accompanying the Miramonte Chorus when they were in the District Competition. . .

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**HERE COME THE BRIDES:** Annita Brown became Mrs. Art Cardoza. Art is Shop Operator at Fresno . . .Karen Knox (dtr. of Harold Knox - RF, Newark) and Bob Brodigan were married in an outdoor ceremony at Joaquin Miller Park in Oakland on June 3 . . . . On May 20, Brenda Heinrichs (dtr. of Walt Heinrichs - RF, Fresno) and Scott McElroy were married at the North Fresno Mennonite Brethren Church. We regret that space limitations prevent our reproducing the lovely and unusual invitations, complete with a photo of the bride and groom, identification of the entire wedding party, and a verse of Scripture selected by the young couple for their special day . . . .May all of these happy couples enjoy many happy years together! . . . .And what better example could we give them than Tex and Rosalie Kotch (Steel Bldgs - S.F.) who celebrated their 25th Anniversary. Their daughter Jan and her husband Jim gave a surprise party with 48 guests, many from out of town. Best wishes for many more, Tex and Rosalie! . . .

**VACATIONING:** The Jim Soule' Family (RF-Newark) spent their vacation by going to Yellowstone National Park, and camping all the way . . . Vacationing in America for their very first time are Lisely and Emil Borer of Zwingen, Switzerland. They are cousins to Joe and Carol Marty of Walnut Creek. A special party was held in their honor on July 15, where they were welcomed by over 40 cousins, and their families. They are heartily enjoying our beautiful and "big" country compared to their "little"land.

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**PING PONG TOURNAMENT:** In reporting last year's outing, we commiserated with the losing Carson team by reminding them (and the Dodgers) "There's always next year." Guess they took our advice because this year the Carson team won, and the Dodgers aren't doing too badly, either. Pictured is the winning team: (l to r) Back Row: Leonard Diyco, Bob Doyle, Hector Rodriguez, Ruth Hesketh, Suresh Ramsinghani. Front Row: Alan Hayden, Manny Regalado, and Armando Lima. Not pictured: Angela Darnell and Bill Schneider. Santa Ana Good Losers: Thom Carter, Roger Malloy, Gregg Wheeler, Walter Duniec, Shelley Carter, Grady Pinkard, Craig Redman, Mel Durham, Julie Fiamengo, and Carol Redmann.

Special trophies were awarded to: Suresh Ramsinghani Singles - Carson Team Walter Duniec and Mel Durham Doubles - Santa Ana Team

Special thanks to Manny Regalado for being a great host, and to Leonard Diyco for supervising the delicious cookout. . .

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STEELING ATTENTION *(continued)*

HAIL, ALL HAIL! As school hymns ring out, there is always a mixture of happiness and sentimentality for both graduates and their parents. No matter what grade level the ceremony represents, it is both an ending and a beginning - and always a challenge. Soule' proudly salutes this year's graduates!

Photo: TONI DEAN HOLLAND (Dtr of Joe Allmond-Carson Mill) received her Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from USC. Toni, whose husband Lawrence is a medical student at UCLA, plans to practice pharmacy in a clinical setting.

MICHELL ROGACHENKO (Dtr of John Rogachenko, Safety Dir.-Carson) was graduated from Long Beach City College with an AA and AS in Nursing.

ROBERT FAIN, JR. (Son of Bob Fain, Field Supt.-RF Fresno) graduated Summa Cum Laude from Fresno City College with an AS in Administration of Justice (Police Option). Robert plans to attend Fresno State majoring in Counseling or Coaching and hopefully, apprentice the Ironworkers Program to assist in financing his further education.

STANLEY BANNISTER (Son of Ed Bannister, former Detailer-RF, Fresno, now on disability) from McLane HS, Fresno, where he earned Life Membership in the California Scholarship Federation. He was a member of the City of Fresno All Stars Baseball Team, and All Metro (team selected by sports writers). Stanley plans to go on to Fresno City College and CSUF working towards his goal of CPA. (He is also a parttime Detailer for Soule').

CAROLYN BURRIS (Dtr. of Emma Elmore - Spec. Prod., Carson) from Banning H.S., Banning, CA. She will attend Southwest J.C., studying Cosmetology . . . and SHEILA BURRIS (Dtr. of Emma Elmore) also graduated from Banning H.S. where she received awards for a B+ average for five consecutive semesters. Sheila will study Business at Southwest J.C.

GERRIE SUE DAVIS (Dtr. of Gerald Davis-Carson Mill) from Widney H.S. in Los Angeles. Gerrie Sue will attend El Camino J.C. then on to U.C. Long Beach to major in Psychology, to ultimately work with handicapped children.

SANDRA KAY "SANDY" GRIMES (Dtr. of Jerry Grimes - RF, Fresno) from Clovis H.S., Clovis, CA. She plans to attend Fresno State.

STEVE HARDEN (Grandson of Esther Longnecker-RF, San Diego) from Granite Hills H.S., El Cajon, CA. Steve has been working part-time for a cabinet shop which make tables, hutches, Polydome A-Frame homes, so may work full time there.

ANNA NEAL (Dtr. of Donald Neal-Carson Mill) from Los Angeles H.S. Anna received a $1,000 scholarship from Southern California Gas Co. for scholastic achievement, high level of service to school, and exemplary performance as a young citizen of the community. The Gas Company also awarded her three years of summer employment with them. Anna received $200 from the Ray Mills Memorial Scholarship Fund. Her college major will be in Psychology.

MARIA ROJAS (Dtr. of Anthony Rojas - Carson Mill) graduated from Carson H.S., and will attend secretarial school.

JOE STANFIELD (Stepson of Art Cardoza - RF, Fresno) from Gridley H.S., Gridley, CA. Joe will serve in the USAF.

GONZALO VASQUES, JR. (Son of Gonzalo Valquez - RF Fab, Carson) from Western H.S., Anaheim, CA. He received scholarships from LULAC and Gemini, as well as a Gold Seal Barrier from the California Scholarship Federation and an award for perfect attendance from 1975-1976 and 1976-1977. Gonzalo will attend Cal State Fullerton.

BETH DIANE WERRY (Dtr. of Don Werry - Carson Mill) from Golden West H.S.

PEGGY WILKES (Dtr. of Ben Wilkes, Sr. Dist. Supvr., Est. & Engr.- RF, Fresno) from Hoover H.S., Fresno, Peggy plans to attend Fresno City College.

DARLEEN HAYGOOD (Dtr. of George Johnson - Steel Mill and Kathy Johnson - Fab Shop, Carson) from Hoover Junior School. Darleen plans to major in business courses in high school.

MELISSA KIRK (Dtr. of Jim Kirk, Shop Supt. -RF, Fresno) from Awahnee Jr. High, Fresno. She will attend Roosevelt H.S. Fresno.

MONICA KIRK (Dtr. of Jim Kirk) from Clovis West Jr. High, Clovis, CA. She will attend Clovis H.S.

TONY CARROLL (Son of T.O. Carroll - RF, Newark) from St. Paul Elementary, San Francisco. Tony has been accepted at St. Ignatius College Preparatory School, also in San Francisco.

. . .and off to a good start - but with a long road ahead: KERRY TAMPAS and JOANNA ARCANGEL (our only reported graduates from RF-Sacramento) graduated from KINDERGARTEN!

Best wishes to all !!!

"OLD TIMERS" DAY

Photo: Back Row (L to R): Niles O. Millar, George Mattos, Mrs. Mattos, Charley Ubigau, Jim Grigor, S.P. Selig, Jim Pomposo, Byron Killilea, Craig Carpenter, Angelo Rappa, Herb Lange, Stan Soule', Al Shurner. FRONT ROW (L to R): Al Bilund, Jo Cowden, Howard Soule', Walt Rosneek, Dorothy Killilea, Lou Rappa, Lee Elmburg.

"It's always fair weather when good fellows get together," could have been the theme of Soule's annual outing for retirees on June 16. As everyone knows, Candlestick Park rarely enjoys a clear, hot day - but for this special occasion, it came through in great style. To make the day even more perfect, the Giants trounced the Phillies. Prior to the game, luncheon was served at Soule', giving everyone a chance to catch up on the latest doings of these lively and busy retirees.

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ORGANIZATION CHANGE

*Photo: ERNIE CLARK Technical Support Supervisor Product Development Department*

On Monday, April 17, Ernie Clark became Technical Support Supervisor, reporting to Verne Freer, Manager-Product Development. In announcing the promotion, Verne stated Ernie's responsibilities include obtaining code approvals, U.L. and F.M. test approvals, and insurance approvals relating to Soule' products. He is also responsible for keeping the Division updated with technical information relating to paints, insulation, testing procedures, etc.

Although Ernie has been serving in this newly created position for some time, it is our first opportunity to congratulate him. Though belated, our good wishes are no less enthusiastic or sincere.

ENERGY SAVERS

The company continues to search out ways and means of conserving energy. At the Carson Mill the projects mainly involve natural gas reductions, and we thought you would be interested to know some results to date.

Initially through the use of tundish boards and then by changing our ladle practices, the gas consumption in the Melt Shop dropped from 11,600 to 3,000 cu. ft. per hour, for which the Southern California Gas Company presented us with a Concern Award.

This February, we spent over $100,000 to rebuild our reheat furnace, using fiber linings rather than the conventional brick linings. It appears that this will save us approximately 8,500 cu. ft. per hour in addition to our previous savings. Roughly, this is an equivalent savings of heating 10,000 homes for one year in California.

What is your division or department doing to conserve energy? We would like to hear from others.

PUBLIC RELATIONS IN ACTION:

Once again we are happy to report on some of the ways Soule' employees are representing the company in outside activities...

John Crowhurst (S.B.-L.A.) earned the Distinguished Sales Award of the Sales and Marketing Executives Association at their Annual Distinguished Sales' Awards Dinner in Los Angeles. John exceeded all established sales volume goals, and maintained required profit levels in 1977. Planning and salesmanship made him first salesman in Soule' history to exceed $2 million in sales, Building Division. John is pictured (L) receiving his award from John Russo, President of the SME Association...

*Photo: John Englert, Superintendent-Melt Dept., Steel Mill, appeared in METAL PRODUCING magazine is an advertisement describing Soule's use of columbium in production of rebar... Similarly, Harold Knox (Chief Estimator-RF, Newark) was pictured (twice!) in the Daily Pacific Builder at the new F.W. Dodge Plan Room recently relocated in San Francisco. This new room provides members with some 300 sets of drawings and documents for takeoff at any given time.*

UPDATE ON NEW PRODUCT TASK FORCE

In our Spring 1978 issue, we reported the formation of Soule's New Product Task Force. Results were gratifying, and the ideas submitted have now been distributed to members of the Task Force and the entire management team. Each person contacted has been asked to place in order of importance, his choices for the ten best candidates for further research. The lists will be returned to the Planning Department by August 18, where they will be tabulated and presented to top management for consideration.

Thanks to the Task Force: Jack Simonson, Verne Freer, George Halgedahl Jim Lucenti, Sam Stewart, Bill Furst, Glen Gross, Scott Anderson and Lowell Carstensen.

We look forward to interesting developments from these suggestions.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

*Photo: Once each year the Directors hold their meeting in Southern California and tour the facilities there. The meeting was held this year at Carson on June 27. The Directors and their "guides" are pictured (L to R): Art Lindsay, Lowell Carstensen, Director Don Watkins, Dick Marsellos, Director and President Stan Soule', Director George Ford, Outside Director Lowell Carlson, Jack Simonson, Director and Chairman Lee Soule', Outside Director Ian Wishart, Sandy Soule', Ralph Garcia, Warren Grundfor.*

NEW CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

Just as we went to press invitations were being mailed for the opening of our new corporate headquarters at 1910 Olympic Boulevard, Walnut Creek, California. Look for a full report and photos in the next issue of Soule' News.

IN MEMORIAM

It is with regret that we report the following deaths:

AL SCHURNER, retiree, who worked for Soule' for 33 years. At the time of his retirement, Al was Plant Manager for the Architectural Products Division, S.F.

A. D. SHACKELFORD, on medical leave, has worked as a leadman mechanic in the L.A. plant almost 30 years.

BOB WILKERSON, retiree, who was a Field Supervisor in the Steel Buildings Division, L.A. at the time of his retirement.

Co-workers notifying us of these deaths, indicated they were all fine gentlemen who will be missed.

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GRAND OPENING (continued from Page 1, Col. 3)

plans possible, and guide our nation to be within the very near future one of the elite industrialized countries." He continued, "To be consistent with the development of our country, we have to look for the best technology available to use for our purposes in developing our industry. To meet the requirements of industrialization, we have employed the latest technologies available in the production of our factory with the joint venture of Soule' Steel Company of San Francisco. Our maximum production capacity for this year is of 1 million square meters of steel buildings. Steel buildings are nowadays the latest products of modern technology. They have been used with great success and widely acclaimed. . ."

Soule' Chairman of the Board Lee Soule' then expressed appreciation to those present, as well as to members of government and local industry for their assistance. Further, he pledged cooperation to make our new operation in Saudi Arabia as compatible in every way with the national and religious traditions and customs which are very important to them. He concluded by saying, "Our type of steel buildings or hangars (as they are called in Saudi Arabia) will satisfy many of your pressing construction needs in this great Kingdom. As you can see, we're getting well started as we have over 170 workers presently involved in the production and erection of buildings and hangars which are now on order. The factory buildings that you will see here today cover an area of over 20,000 square meters and the equipment is capable of producing well over 1,000,000 square meters of buildings or approximately 25,000 tons of finished product per year."

Following the presentations which took about 30 minutes, the guests then made a tour of the plant, stopping by each major piece of equipment to see how the material was punched and formed and handled at that point. All of the equipment worked very well, and they were favorably impressed by the high degree of automation and productivity. Also a small building was erected in front of the plant (which will be used on a project in the Jubail area) and we demonstrated how easily the building was erected and bolted together.

Following the tour all were invited to our cafeteria for punch, hors d'oeuvres and cake. As they departed, our guests wished us well and thanked us for a fine opening ceremony, which many felt was the largest turnout they had seen in any plant opening of any kind in Saudi Arabia.

Photo: During the opening ceremonies the guests saw the steel shear in operation.

Representing Soule' at this function were: Stan Soule', Lee Soule', George Ford, Bob Fitzgerald, Al Colombo and Alan Soule'.

Yes, with every sunrise, we witness progress and improvement - this was, indeed, the dawn of a new era in Soule's plans to grow internationally.

Photo: Soule's Temp - Con® panels were inspected with interest.

A VISITOR IN SAN FRANCISCO

Adib Al-Zamil, cousin of Khalid Al-Zamil, President of Zamil-Soule', is visiting the San Francisco Steel Buildings Division where he will have some exposure to detailing, estimating, and computer operations. He will then go to the Los Angeles office. Adib is a junior in the University of Petroleum, Saudi Arabia, majoring in applied civil engineering. Part of the curriculum requires that he work outside the company to learn actual business situations. We wish him well as he continues his studies, and in his future career.

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HOME AWAY FROM HOME

*Photo: The Zamil-Soule' apartment building, which is home for the management team is located in the Thughbah section of the city, so was immediately nicknamed "The Thughbah Hilton."*

Life in Saudi Arabia is a mixture of ancient and modern lifestyles. As the birthplace of the prophet Mohammed, it is a deeply religious country, adhering to the tenets of the Koran. Women still are veiled, may not drive cars, and only about 2% are employed outside the home. New cities, airports and highways are springing up across the desert, as are schools, clinics, factories and office buildings. Yet, only a few years ago goatmen with their goats were a familiar sight on the city streets, and camels were competing with pickup trucks. Obviously, Soule' personnel there have found many adjustments to their daily living routines. Here are a few personal observations: The Zamil-Soule' apartment building, which is home to the management team, is located on the southwest edge of Alkhobar not far from the Dhahran Airport in the Thughbah section. Typical of buildings in the area, the apartment is of reinforced concrete frame, columns and floor slabs with concrete and block used to fill the areas between. The blocks are plastered over inside and out, and painted. There are two separate apartments on the first floor, each with two bedrooms, a living room, bath and kitchen. The second floor has a large dining area, four bedrooms, two living rooms and two kitchens. There is wall-to-wall carpeting throughout, and air conditioning (a vital necessity). Breakfast and dinner are usually shared in the main dining room. The city has a great mix of nationalities - Koreans, Japanese, Germans, Morroccans, British, Irish, East Indians, Lebanese, Egyptians, Pakistanis, and others.

In comparison to the U.S., the local recreation and entertainment are limited. No nightclubs or bars - alcohol is illegal. In fact, if you are caught with even a cup of beer, you go straight to jail - no questions asked! Movies are also taboo, thus there are no theatres in the Khobar area. Many television stations broadcast American and British shows and movies. You can play golf at the Aramco golf course, called "Rolling Hills." (The course is tough because it is literally one big sand trap.) Many big companies have tennis courts and swimming pools which you can use if you are the guest of an employee. The Arabian Gulf has excellent fishing and skin diving, and the sailing is ideal. A favorite pastime is talking - and one of the most common topics is driving. As in most countries, the taxi drivers are considered the worst. They think stop-lights are only for Americans because there were none before the Americans came. As for the Saudis, the best generality is that they are the most hospitable folks! When entertained at someone's home, you really feel welcome. When invited to dinner, you will normally eat around midnight. Prior to that you will talk and have snacks. You will never leave the dinner table hungry - the host will insist that you eat so much you can almost ROLL out when you leave.

*Photo: Plant Production Personnel*

*Photo: Chef Bernie (L) and his cook/helpers.*

Pictured is the cover of the beautiful advertising brochure for Zamil-Soule' Steel Buildings Co., Ltd. Printed in both Arabic and English, and illustrated in four beautiful colors, this booklet should attract the desired interest in our products.

ZAMIL SOULE الزامل سويله STEEL BUILDINGS FOR THE GROWING NEEDS OF THE KINGDOM

SUMMER 1978 ISSUE SOULE' NEWS

Published Quarterly by the Soule' Steel Company 1750 Army Street San Francisco, California

Betty Trailer, Editor Howard S. Soule', Advisor

Nanci Blythe Sacramento Furman Davis Phoenix Jo Davis Fresno Esther Longnecker San Diego Terri Olesh Los Angeles

Margery Van Dusen Salt Lake City Sherry Deere Ventura Mary Ferrell Santa Ana Janet Neubert Newark Niles O. Millar Alumni

John Rogachenko Carson