PPG LINQ system supports automotive refinish education for over 1,500 students PPG announced that it has donated the PPG LINQ™ digital automotive refinish ecosystem to 15 vocational schools in over 10 countries during the last 15 months. This effort is part of the company’s $2 million commitment through 2025 to invest in workforce development initiatives aimed […]
Atlas Engineered Products Announces Acquisition of 42 Acres of Land in Colborne, Ontario to Support Automation of Trusses and Wall Panels
Atlas Engineered Products (“AEP” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Company has acquired 42 acres of land at 281 Purdy Road, Colborne Ontario, which has been secured to provide a new Greenfield location to support truss and panelization automation. The total purchase price for the land was $2.8M, including all fees and the transaction […]
Worthington Enterprises Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results
Worthington Enterprises, Inc., a market-leading designer and manufacturer of innovative products and solutions that serve customers in the building products and consumer products end markets, reported results for its fiscal 2025 second quarter ended November 30, 2024. Second Quarter Highlights (all comparisons to the second quarter of fiscal 2024): “We delivered solid financial results for […]
Statistics Canada: New Housing Price Index, November 2024
New home prices edge up in November The national index edged up 0.1% on a month-over-month basis in November. Prices were up in 8 of the 27 census metropolitan areas (CMAs) surveyed, while prices were unchanged in 15 CMAs and declined in 4. Québec leads monthly increases in November The largest monthly new home price gains in November were recorded in Québec (+1.8%) and […]
Installed Building Products Announces the Acquisition of Capital Insulation, LLC
Acquisition Adds Over $12 Million of Annual Revenue Installed Building Products, Inc. (the “Company” or “IBP”), an industry-leading installer of insulation and complementary building products, announced the acquisition of Capital Insulation, LLC and CBS & Mirror, LLC (collectively “Capital”). Capital is located in Houston, Texas and serves the single-family, multifamily, and commercial end markets. Capital focuses on installation opportunities in new construction projects and […]
Focused on the Future, Ethan Allen Celebrates 2024 International Convention
Ethan Allen recently held its 2024 International Convention live at the Company’s headquarters and livestreamed across the world. With the theme of Focused on the Future, the program honored the Company’s 92-year history, reviewed current and future initiatives in manufacturing, logistics, technology, marketing and retail, and celebrated its annual Spirit Awards, honoring interior designers both for […]
Central Garden & Pet Announces Randal D. Lewis as New Director
Randal D. Lewis Brings Decades of Experience in Consumer Products Central Garden & Pet Company, a market leader in the pet and garden industries, announced that it has appointed Randal D. Lewis to its Board of Directors, effective December 11, 2024. Mr. Lewis brings to Central more than 34 years of experience in the consumer […]
JELD-WEN Announces Purchase Agreement for Towanda, PA Facility as a Result of Court-Ordered Divestiture Process
JELD-WEN Proceeds to Close Divestiture Transaction JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (“JELD-WEN” or the “Company”), a leading global manufacturer of building products, announced that, in compliance with the court-ordered divestiture of its Towanda, Pennsylvania business and related assets (collectively, “Towanda”), JELD-WEN has entered into an asset purchase agreement for the sale of Towanda to Woodgrain Inc. (“Woodgrain”) for approximately $115 million, subject […]
LP Building Solutions and LP Foundation Donate Over $1.3 Million in 2024 to Support Nonprofits, Schools, and Communities
Year in giving reflects continued commitment to housing initiatives, environmental stewardship, and workforce development LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, announced contributions exceeding $1.3 million in 2024 through the LP Foundation and other corporate giving initiatives. This marks the fifth consecutive year of increased contributions and the fourth straight year surpassing $500,000 in annual donations. These funds have […]
Arnold Lumber Company Welcomes Steve Rendine as Vice President of Multi-Family/Light Commercial
Arnold Lumber Company, a Rhode Island-based leader in the building materials industry, is excited to announce the appointment of Steve Rendine as Vice President of Multi-Family/Light Commercial. This new leadership role marks a key step in the company’s expansion into a rapidly growing market segment.Steve brings a wealth of experience and proven leadership with 42 […]