Novo Building Products Bolsters Sales Force with Strategic Hires

The addition of seasoned industry veterans Joe Fleming and Paul Allen will help accelerate Novo’s growth

Novo Building Products, a leading manufacturer and distributor of stair parts, mouldings, doors, and specialty millwork, announced the appointments of Joe Fleming as Regional Vice President of ProDealer Sales for the Southeast region and Paul Allen as Director of National Accounts.

Fleming brings 23 years of experience in wholesale millwork distribution to Novo. He began his career in the Pacific Northwest and has held senior leadership roles throughout his career, including M&A integration of people, systems, and financial planning and analysis for acquired brands. Most recently, Fleming served as Sales Integration Manager at Specialty Building Products, where he was instrumental in the success of brands such as US Lumber, Alexandria, Amerhart, and Millwork Sales of Florida. He will report to Leo Pappas, Sr. Vice President, Pro Dealer for Novo.

Allen joins Novo from Steves and Sons, a prominent manufacturer of interior doors. He holds a degree in Managerial Economics from Hampden-Sydney College and an Executive MBA from the University of Texas at San Antonio. At Steves and Sons, Allen successfully progressed through various roles, including Area Sales Manager, Director of Sales, and ultimately Vice President of Business Development. He has a proven track record of driving sales growth while fostering strong team environments. He will report to David Fields, Vice President National Accounts for Novo.

“We are thrilled to welcome Joe and Paul to the Novo team,” said Pappas. “Their combined experience and leadership will be invaluable as we continue to expand our market reach and provide exceptional service to our customers.

Pappas added, “Joe, with his deep roots in the Southeast, is a strategic hire that will fuel our growth aspirations in this key region. HIs extensive product knowledge and strong customer relationships will be instrumental in driving Novo’s continued success.”

“Paul brings his invaluable experience and relationships at a national level,” Fields noted. “He will help further strengthen our partnerships with Pro Dealers across the country.”

About Novo Building Products

From its headquarters in Zeeland, Mich., Novo Building Products operates 14 distribution and manufacturing facilities. Novo Building Products is an industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of stair parts, mouldings, doors, sheet goods, and specialty millwork, along with a variety of board products to the home center and ProDealer markets. The company also operates Novo Direct, which provides global sourcing and mill direct brokerage services. Visit NovoBP.com.

Novo Building Products is a division of ADENTRA Inc. one of North America’s largest distributors of architectural products to fabricators, home centers and professional dealers servicing the new residential, repair and remodel, and commercial construction-end markets. The company currently operates a network of 85 regional customer service centers in the United States and Canada consisting of five industry-leading flagship brands: Hardwoods, Rugby Architectural Building Products, Frank Paxton Lumber Company, Novo Building Products, and Mid-Am Building Supply. ADENTRA common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “ADEN.” Visit ADENTRAgroup.com.

Contact:

Gord Clough – Director of Marketing – gordclough@ADENTRAgroup.com

Source: Novo Building Products, LLC