Stine Lumber is bringing its well-known brand of lumber and building materials to Bossier City and surrounding communities. Stine CEO Dennis Stine reports that the Sulphur based company has acquired the Bossier City assets of Cassity Jones Lumber, located at 5800 Commerce Dr., Bossier City, LA. “We’re excited to locate in the Bossier/Shreveport region, a […]
Simpson Strong-Tie Scholarship Applications Now Open
Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced the opening of the application window for its Student Scholarship as part of the company’s Strong-Tie Undergraduate Fellowship. The online scholarship application for the 2023–2024 academic year is now available to students in participating universities at strongtie.com/scholarships. The deadline to apply is March 15, […]
Stephen F. Angel to Retire from PPG Board of Directors
PPG announced that Stephen F. Angel, 68, has informed the board of directors of his decision to retire from the PPG board, effective at the conclusion of the Board’s February 15, 2024 meeting. “Throughout his more than 13 years serving on PPG’s board of directors, including chairing the Human Capital Management and Compensation Committee and […]
Irving Forest Products Acquires Mill Service’s Value-Added Operation in Cobleskill
Irving Forest Products (“IFP”), which operates sawmills in Ashland and Dixfield, Maine, is proud to announce the acquisition of Mill Services, Inc’s value-added operation in Cobleskill, New York. The mill boasts a 100,000 square foot facility on a 15-acre plot, with warehouses to protect products from the elements. The building has supported the community for […]
NAR: Existing-Home Sales Slid 1.0% in December
Existing-home sales waned 1.0% in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.78 million. Sales faded 6.2% from the previous year. The median existing-home sales price rose 4.4% from December 2022 to $382,600 – the sixth consecutive month of year-over-year price increases. On an annual basis, existing-home sales (4.09 million) fell to the lowest […]
Building Gurus: Why Candidates Should Embrace Phone & Video Interviews
Don’t you feel sometimes like your phone is growing into your hand? I certainly do! But, I have learned to embrace the amazing forms of technology available to us. I can conduct business from anywhere I choose and technology has made life easier for both clients and candidates. During my career as a residential building […]
Kohler Completes Acquisition of KLAFS
Germany-based company manufactures and sells premium saunas, sanariums, infrared cabins, steam baths, and pool solutions Global kitchen and bath leader Kohler completed its acquisition of KLAFS – a market-leading manufacturer of saunas, steam rooms, and other hydrothermal features – from EGERIA. Financial details of the transaction are not being disclosed. Headquartered in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany, KLAFS develops, designs, manufactures, […]
L&W Supply Announces 10 Branch Manager Promotions
L&W Supply, a nationwide distributor of interior building materials and construction supplies, has announced that 10 leaders have been promoted to branch manager positions at locations throughout the company. Brett Hill was named branch manager of the Cohoes, New York, location. Prior to becoming branch manager, Brett served the branch as a commercial driver license […]
84 Lumber Opens New Component Plant in Winter Haven, Florida
Building supplier announces the opening of its primary component plant in the state of Florida 84 Lumber, the nation’s largest privately held building materials supplier, is proud to announce the opening of its new component plant in Winter Haven, Florida. Located at 165 Industrial Blvd W, Winter Haven, Florida, this is the company’s primary component […]
Fastenal Company Reports 2023 Annual and Fourth Quarter Earnings
Fastenal Company (Nasdaq:FAST), a leader in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies, today announced its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023. Except for share and per share information, or as otherwise noted below, dollar amounts are stated in millions. Throughout this document, percentage and dollar calculations, which are […]