December 2006

WAGNER IN THE NEWS

In the last issue of the Wagner Online Pipeline, we mentioned how we were gearing up for the approaching holiday -- Festivus that is. Well Festivus Pole sales have already surpassed last year's sales numbers and we continue to have fun with this non-traditional symbol of the holiday season.

We have also benefited from several news stories featuring Wagner's production capabilities and how we got into the Festivus Pole business. Check out the video below which was produced by the Racine Journal Times and now resides at youtube.com.

WAGNER HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

Please note that we have changed our holiday schedule. We will be closed for the following days in the coming weeks:

• Christmas: Monday, December 25 and Tuesday, December 26.
• New Year's Day: Monday, January 1.

We at the Wagner Companies wish to thank you all for purchasing from Wagner. May you have a prosperous and happy 2007.

NEW WAGNER CATALOG

With the new year, Wagner will be publishing a new catalog. This catalog will be our biggest ever with 280 pages of product, systems and technical information.

New products will include:

• Stainless Steel Wagnerail System with 3Form or Archimesh infill panels
• Cable Rail Push-Lock fittings
• Lumenrail lighted railing
• Pure Iron
• Gilders Paste
• Bikerail -- knockdown bike rack system
• Regency Railing Firenza Series
• Flowdrill
• Classic Balcony Assemblies

Keep an eye out for your new book in February.

PURE IRON

Now in Stock!

Pure Iron is a high-purity iron that is very ductile and the preferred material for forging and decorative metal work. While very popular in the first half of the 20th century, its use was reduced by the development of new steel alloys and high production costs. Eventually, a point was reached where there was no longer a domestic source for this material.

In response to requests from our customers, Wagner has decided to import Pure Iron from Europe for distribution in the U.S.

Samples were on-hand for MetalFab 2006 in Savannah, GA. and the ABANA conference in Seattle, WA.  At the NOMMA meeting, legendary artisan Uri Hofi used a sample of Wagner's Pure Iron during his Big Blu Hammer demo. The leaf shown on this page was the result -- in one heat with no cracking.

To see what sizes are available, go to www.shopwagner.com.

By the way, that leaf in the photo was made from 1-1/8" bar and is 5-1/2" wide by 9" long.

FUTURE TRADE SHOWS

• Milwaukee Builders Association January 4-7 in Milwaukee, WI
• International Builders Show February 7-10 in Orlando, FL
• NOMMA METALfab February 28-March 3 in Destin, FL.