Winter 1980

Soulé Steel News

*"WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER"*

Volume IV — Winter 1980 Issue — Number 7

Dear Friends,

Our country for many years has enjoyed the benefits and prosperity of the moral and spiritual foundation laid by our Founding Fathers.

At the present time we are seeing an accelerated decline in these moral and spritual principles that made our country the strongest nation in this world.

At this Christmas Season we would again suggest that you reflect on the One who came to show us how to live morally and spiritually.

It's hard for us to believe today, after 2,000 years, that the Son of God's arrival was announced by a multitude of angels praising God:

"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."

What an amazing story! The birth of Christ being announced by Christmas angels — to a group of humble shepherds! His life changed the course of all history and His birth is the reason we celebrate Christmas. He can change your life by a personal relationship with Him.

May I extend to you and your family my sincerest wishes for a joyous Christmas and a truly happy New Year.

Edward Lee Soulé, Jr. Chairman of the Board

Soulé's Minimaster Storage:

COMPUTER-ENGINEERED EFFICIENCY

The geometric blends of Soulé Steel's mini-storage facilities line up in architectural precision that might even please the appraising eye of San Francisco artist Richard Diebenkorn, were he drawn to industrial art. Attractive Desertone or blue and brown factory-applied colors provide a pleasant environmental blend, tailormade for areas such as Calimesa, near Palm Springs, and Riverside, where Security Mini-Storage used Soulé's expertise in demonstrating how economical and efficient storage units can be built easily as well as quickly.

Security Mini-Storage occupies five acres of land adjacent to a busy freeway in Southern California. It consists of seven 30 × 30-ft. buildings, and one 40 × 250-ft. building. The 758 storage units in the complex range in size from 5 sq. ft. to 10 × 25 ft. Once the site was graded and the pads were poured, the entire 73,000-sq.-ft. project was completed in just four months!

The computer-engineered Minimaster buildings use factory-fabricated components which are delivered to the job site ready for erection. The buildings go up quickly, and create significant savings in construction time and cost. The basic Soulé system accommodates a variety of individually sized units in five-foot increments, and can be adapted to suit individual requirements.

The buildings at Security Mini-Storage were modified to include doors at the ends of buildings as well as on the sides. Another feature was the addition of gutters and downspouts to take care of run-off from winter rains. Additional protection was secured with metal partitioning between storage spaces, giving each unit greater protection against fire and break-in, compared with plywood partitioning. Roll-up doors were installed for maximum availability of access.

The pleased developer considered the Soulé Minimaster installation at Security Mini-Storage a complete success. Jerry Cain said, "The system was certainly lower cost than conventional concrete construction would have been, both from a material and a labor standpoint. The buildings are also easier to maintain, and can be hosed down inside or out for fast clean-up if necessary."

Factory for Soulé BV in the Netherlands

Construction has begun on a factory in Eemshaven, the Netherlands, which will fabricate insulated building panels for Soulé's joint venture with an international construction company specializing in cold-storage warehouses. The 40,000-sq.-ft. plant will be in production in early 1981.

Frank Burke, General Manager of the Soulé Buildings Division, said that the Eemshaven plant will produce the company's Temp-Con foam panels for European, Middle Eastern, and East African markets. "Temp-Con panels permit cold-storage buildings to go up quickly at a low cost and fill a vital need for food-storage capacity everywhere. The plant is strategically located to serve this growing world market."

Temp-Con panels consist of polyurethane foam sandwiched between pre-finished steel sheets which erect quickly under difficult construction conditions. By using the panel, walls and insulation go up together and have a factory-applied, baked-on enamel paint on both surfaces. Soulé's joint-venture partner, Turnkey Refrigeration, Ltd., of Nicosia, Cyprus, has specialized in building cold-storage facilities worldwide using the Soulé Temp-Con panel and building system.

It is with a profound sense of loss and regret that we announce the death of Antonius Rijnboutt, Managing Director of Soulé B.V., for the brief period since its inception.

WELCOME ABOARD

*Photo: Sharlene Nicholson — General Clerk, Engineering Dept., Phoenix*

*Photo: Enrique "Henry" Hildago — Detailer Trainee, Sacramento*

*Photo: Don Thompson — Chief Guard, Carson Steel Mill*

*Photo: Alice Johnson — Accounts Payable Clerk, Carson Accounting*

*Photo: John Weir, Jr. — Shipping Clerk, Production Control, Carson Steel Mill*

*Photo: Daisy DeLuna — Staff Accountant, Carson Accounting*

*Photo: Anna Pacheco — Hourly Payroll Clerk, Carson Accounting*

And Also . . .

Mary Babcock, General Helper, Administration (Newark).

Thomas Berry, Credit Analyst, Finance-Credit (Carson).

Charles Crawford, Detailer Trainee, Reinforcing (Fresno).

Robert Fashing, Maintenance Foreman, Maintenance Engineering (Steel Mill).

Dolores Hosford, Accounts Payable Clerk, Finance-Accounting (Carson).

Alice Johnson, Accounts Payable Clerk (Carson Accounting).

Hugh McKay, Industrial Engineer, Engineering (Los Angeles).

Michael Pinkett, Programmer "B", Information Systems (Los Angeles).

Sonia Saab, Intermediate Clerk, Production Control (Los Angeles).

Joan Soto, Senior Secretary, Reinforcing Sales (Salt Lake City).

OOPS! The Fall 1980 Soulé News stated that Sandra Malgren had recently been made Sales Coordinator of International Sales in San Francisco. This was in error, as she had been appointed to this position in December '76. Apologies, Sandra.

*— The Editor*

Transfer-Promotion!

Promotion!

SHIRLEY ORSBORN has transferred from the San Francisco Office to the Carson Personnel/Accounting Office Building where she has accepted a promotion to Supervisor-General Ledger.

Job Transfer

BILL FURST has transferred from the Accounting Department in Carson to the Carson Steel Mill where he will fill the newly-created position of Supervisor-Materials, Steel Mill Operations.

On Their Way Up:

New Junior Detailer in the Phoenix Engineering Department is Belinda Davis, who successfully completed the Soulé Inhouse Detailing Program before being elevated to the Detailer position. Much success, Belinda. (Note: She looks good in the field in a hard-hat, too!)

Communications Coordinator: Newly classified as Communications Coordinator is Vicki Chambers, head switchboard operator and receptionist at Soulé Buildings Division. Vicki also has the responsibility of mail, telex, and Quip operations, and has a training program for relief operators for each of these functions.

Charles Briones, who has been Acting Superintendent of the Carson Melting Department, has been promoted to the position of Day Foreman.

In his new position Charles will assist Jim Lutz, Superintendent, in all the operations of the Melting Department, and will be in charge in his absence, it was announced by M.D. Austin, General Manager, Steel Operations, Carson.

Ray Cline was promoted to District Manager, Southwest Territory, on September 18th. He will be responsible for recruiting, training, and monitoring new and current Soulé Builders in the States of Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado, reporting to Don Plack, Manager of Dealer Sales.

Ray joined Soulé as chief estimator in June of '79. He and his wife, Kathy, with their daughter, Julie, will relocate to Prescott, Arizona.

*Photo: Left to right: George and Alice Mattos, Lou Rappa, Wilson Ringer.*

*Photo: The Ernest Clarks, Lee Soulé, and the Bob Rackerbys.*

*Photo: T.O. Carroll, Grace Marconi, the Ken Hoppers, Mrs. Anne Soulé.*

Club 25 — Northern California

The Northern California Club 25 Dinner was held at the World Trade Club in San Francisco on November 12, with 40 members and guests in attendance.

Introducing the new members of Club 25 was Chairman of the Board Edward Lee Soulé, Jr. The new honorees were Ernie Clark, of the Soulé Buildings Division in San Francisco, and Bob Rackerby from the Walnut Creek Corporate Headquarters.

A special welcome was extended to retirees Charlie Ubigau, Lee Elmburg, T.O. Carroll, George Mattos, Lou Rappa, and George Ford.

The theme of the program was "The Challenge and the New Direction in the 80s," during which the group learned of the company's expansion into selected areas that will keep the basic divisions strong during construction down cycles.

Club 25 — Southern California

The Southern California Club 25 Dinner was held Thursday, November 6, at the Jonathan Club in Los Angeles, where 20 members and guests met to celebrate this occasion.

Two new members were welcomed into the Southern California Club 25 this year: Bob Haller, who joined Soulé in January 1955 at the Los Angeles Plant, has held various positions in the Steel Buildings operation and currently is Production Foreman. Jim Madden, whose association with Soulé actually dates back to 1944, became a member of Club 25 this year, having transferred to the position of Coordinator-Office and Yard Services.

*Photo: George Ford and John Bradsher.*

*Photo: Charles Ubigau with Victoria Ubigau.*

*Photo: Jack Tekell and Bob Acree.*

*Photo: Bob Gebauer and Herb Huckins.*

*Photo: Ann Gillanders, June Duplice, and Lee Soulé.*

*Photo: The Stanley Soulé's, Bob Acrees, Bob Weyands, and John Bradshers.*

*Photo: The Bob Weyands and Lee Soulé.*

Skyline Design for New Soulé Showplace

An "excellent opportunity to show how effectively and artistically a pre-engineered building system can be employed," is how Stanley E. Soulé described the $1½ million investment in the new two-story Soulé office building under construction in Carson, adjacent to the Soulé Steel Mill.

As Southern California headquarters for key operating divisions and corporate staff personnel, the new building is scheduled for occupancy June, 1981.

The elegant two-story, 35,000-sq.-ft. edifice has been designed as a 150 × 140-ft "environmental cube," with temperatures between the main floor and mezzanine levels controlled by the flow of air. Highlighted with metal-framed reflective glass windows in the standard ribbed steel wall panels, the building's 26-ft. eave height will be accented by exposed steel framing over a combination entry area and sculpture court. "The sculpture in the entry area will actually be created out of various sizes of Soulé steel reinforcing bars rolled in the plant next door," Stanley Soulé said.

A one-story Soulé "Mainstreeter" building with a 12-ft. eave height will be connected to the main building, and will serve as an employee cafeteria and lunchroom. The exterior will be finished with decorative masonry and Soulé Temp-Con panels.

The Steel buildings division, Reinforcing Division, Allied Products Division, Steel Mill Operations, as well as the office of the Director of Marketing and Operations Mill Products Group, will be headquartered in the new building, which has a planned occupancy for 130 persons. As part of the overall plan to improve interdepartmental efficiency, the new building will permit consolidation of the company's Employee Relations, Accounting and Data Processing operations now located in a number of Southern California facilities.

Designed by David Hutchison and Howard Parsell, Architects and Structural Engineers, of Yorba Linda, the new Soulé office building will be situated on three acres at 2160 East Dominguez Street in Carson, adjoining the Soulé Steel Mill.

*Photo: [Architectural rendering of the new Soulé office building]*

Lutz New Superintendent of Carson's Melting Department

Jim Lutz of the Carson Metallurgy Department was promoted to the position of Superintendent of the Melting Department effective December 1st.

In making the announcement, General Manager M.D. Austin stated, "It has become increasingly important for additional attention to be given to product quality. For this reason, in addition to the duties in his new position, Jim will retain the responsibilities and authority associated with the Metallurgy Department and will serve as Acting Manager of that Department."

Barrett Manager Contracts Administration

Gary Barrett was hired as Manager, Contracts Administration, at the Steel Buildings Division, Frank Burke announced. In his new position Gary will report to Mr. Burke.

Formerly with Pascoe Steel in Georgia, Gary's experience has been in the advertising, marketing construction, production, contracts administration, and customer service departments.

Golden Years

*Photo: Charlie Lee of the Los Angeles Steel Buildings retired after 37 years, with a party held in his honor at which everyone enjoyed a cake and presented a gift to Charlie. Enjoy your well-earned vacation, Charlie!*

"Miss Rebar" Retired

The San Francisco office held a luncheon in honor of Pauline Wallen, otherwise known as "Miss Rebar," who retired on November 21st. The farewell was held at Sinbad's Restaurant in the City, then a cake was served in the Accounting Department at Soulé's San Francisco Office, at which time she received her retirement pin and first retirement check. Congratulating Ms. Wallen, left to right, are: Lowell Carstensen, Stanley Soulé, and Howard Soulé.

San Francisco Honors Three Retirees

*Photo: Looking forward to their retirement years, left to right, are: Wilson Ringer, Bud Putnam (Howard Soulé, emcee of the luncheon), and Lou Halpin.*

It was a gala luncheon at Bertolucci's Restaurant in San Francisco, with 30 Soulé employees honoring Lou Halpin, Bud Putnam, and Wilson Ringer, who are retiring at the end of this year.

Howard Soulé, emcee for the affair, provided background data on the retirees, commending each in turn on his experience with Soulé.

With 34 years at Soulé, Lou Halpin was hired as an engineering structural steel draftsman, then moved up through the ranks to the post of supervising the Steel Buildings Standards Department.

Bud "Put-Put" Putnam was a jobbing salesman for Soulé in 1948, on the pivot desk, and proceeded through the Sales Department Engineering Desk, Commodity Products, Buildings Estimating, and back to Steel Building Sales, over the years.

A 1952 addition to Soulé was Wilson Ringer, as an auditor in San Francisco. He collected more duties and titles in Los Angeles, becoming District Office Manager. In '61 he took over the San Francisco Office.

To top off the luncheon a huge "Good Luck" cake was shared by all.

Notes from All Over . . .

Carson's Christmas: Adopting a Needy Family

Again this Christmas Season, the Carson employees have adopted a needy family through the Carson Chamber of Commerce.

Cash donations collected from the Carson employees were used to purchase food and clothing for the family.

It is through this program that the Spirit of Christmas is felt by the Carson employees, and the true meaning of Christmas becomes a reality for this family — not just this year, but for years to come.

Merry-Making in L.A.

The annual Christmas Dinner-Dance for Soulé employees in the Los Angeles area was held on Friday night, December 12th, at the Velvet Turtle Restaurant in South Gate.

Over 100 employees and their families and friends attended. Everyone enjoyed the good food, and the band engaged for the affair enticed a goodly number onto the dance floor. Some lucky people won gifts from the raffle.

The annual Christmas Dinner-Dance has grown over the years, and is fast becoming a tradition at Soulé Steel Company.

Lewis Doing Handsomely

Dick Lewis, Sacto, had surgery on his left hand, which has healed beautifully, and he can use it again with no problem.

Christmas In Florida

Carol Ebdrup (Sacto Eng. Dept.) is packed for Christmas in Florida, where reportedly she will spend the holidays with her daughter to spoil her three grandchildren. (So why the two new bikinis and all that suntan lotion, Carol?)

Christmas Cheer

Sacramento office, shop, and field are getting ready for their annual Christmas party at the Holiday Inn North. A great time for all!

"Tarzan" and "Jane" Lucas in Hawaii

Bill and Dee Lucas (Phoenix District Manager) have just returned from two weeks of vacation in the Pacific. They spent several days in Hilo and Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii, moved over to Maui and Kauai, finally ending up in Honolulu for a few days at Waikiki Beach.

It was a great time EXCEPT that on the fourth day the airlines lost *all* their luggage, and Dee and Bill became "Tarzan" and "Jane" for the rest of the trip sofar as clothes were concerned.

Souza's First

A boy, their first, to Andy (Sacto RF Shop) and Melanie Souza, on October 16th. The word is that Andy learns very quickly! Congratulations!

Arrival in Carson: An Early Christmas Present

It's a Boy! Grandparents Carol Lozo, Carson Allied Products, and her husband, Fred, announce the birth of their first grandchild, Alan Rice, Jr., born September 12th, at 7 lbs., 21 inches. Proud parents are their daughter, Elaine, and Al Rice. Congrats!

Looking Ahead: 1981 Payroll Taxes

First the good news: The State Unemployment Compensation Disability (UCD) for the State of California will have employees contributing at a rate of .6% of 1% (reduced from the current 1%). The taxable wage base will be $14,900 (up from the current $11,400). The result is a reduction in the maximum annual contribution in 1981 per employee to $89.40 from the current $114.00.

Next: So far as 1981 Payroll Taxes are concerned, the Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA) will be 6.65% for both employers and employees (up from the current 6.13%), and the wage base will be $29,700 (up from the current $25,900).

Of course, President-elect Ronald Reagan hasn't had a chance to put his promises to work!

WINTER 1980 ISSUE

**SOULÉ NEWS**

Published Quarterly by the SOULÉ STEEL COMPANY, 1910 Olympic Boulevard, Suite 151, Walnut Creek, California 94596

HOWARD SOULÉ — Editor In Chief

- DARLEEN HUCKINS — Editor — South - BARBARA BURNHAM — Carson - SHERRYL HAAS — Walnut Creek - JO DAVIS — Fresno - JOHN ROGACHENKO — Roving Reporter - JANET NEUBERT — Newark - LEE STOCKON — Los Angeles - NANCI BLYTH — Sacramento - FURMAN DAVIS — Phoenix - CHARLES MAYERS — San Francisco - LORRIE BURTON — Salt Lake City

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