Johnson Paint, A Ring’s End Brand to Acquire Somerset Paint
Effective February 23, 2026, Johnson Paint, A Ring’s End Brand will acquire Somerset Paint with locations in Swansea and North Dartmouth, MA. As part of this transition, Johnson Paint will move its New Bedford, MA operations from 1193 Ashley Blvd to 668 State Road, Dartmouth, MA. The locations in Swansea and North Dartmouth provide Johnson Paint […]
LMC Promotes Geoff Hesselton to Director of Technology Delivery
LMC is pleased to announce the promotion of Geoff Hesselton to director of technology delivery. In this role, Geoff will report directly to Jack Phipps, vice president of technology. Geoff started at LMC in January 2024 as a Senior IT Program Manager. Before joining the co-op, he came with more than 15 years of experience […]
Simpson Strong-Tie Expands Line of Retrofit Bolts for Concrete and Masonry
Simpson Strong-Tie, a leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, is extending its lineup of RFB retrofit bolts with new diameters and additional lengths in Grade 36 rod, as well as launching Grade 55 and 105 and Stainless Steel 304 and 316. The precut and pre-cleaned threaded rods come fully assembled with nut and […]
LP Building Solutions Announces Board Leadership Succession, Elects F. Nicholas Grasberger III Independent Chairperson
LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, announced its Board of Directors (Board) has elected F. Nicholas Grasberger III as independent Chairperson of the Board, effective Feb. 19, 2026. Grasberger’s appointment follows current Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) W. Bradley Southern’s decision to retire from the Board, including his role as director and […]
Cameron Ashley Building Products Expands With New Distribution Center in Greensboro, North Carolina
Cameron Ashley Building Products is pleased to announce the opening of a new distribution center in Greensboro, North Carolina, strengthening its service capabilities across central North Carolina and surrounding markets. The Greensboro location will stock fiberglass insulation, spray foam, mineral wool, sheathing, Canopy housewrap, and all supporting accessories to better serve residential and light commercial […]
LBM Advantage NextGen Steering Committee Elects New Leadership
LBM Advantage is pleased to announce that its NextGen Steering Committee has elected new leadership, naming Alex Moyer, Owner of A.D. Moyer Lumber as Chairman and Adam Collins, manager at S.W. Collins Company as vice chairman. The NextGen Steering Committee plays a key role in shaping programming and initiatives designed to engage and develop the […]
Britton Lumber Announces Acquisition of Denison-Cannon
Britton Lumber Company a distributor of building materials throughout New England and Upstate New York and a manufacturer of Eastern White Pine boards, today announced its planned acquisition of Denison-Cannon Company, a Billerica, Massachusetts based distributor of building materials. The transaction is expected to close in February 2026. Founded in 1920, Denison-Cannon serves packaging and […]
Parksite Expands Partnership With Silvermine Stone in Illinois Markets
Parksite, Inc. announced that, effective immediately, it will offer Silvermine Stone, the first brand of mortarless stone veneer, throughout its Illinois territories. Silvermine Stone features a patented flashing and fastening system that creates a shingled installation on the wall, directing water away from the home’s substrate while requiring only a single layer of weather-resistant barrier. According to Silvermine […]
$100+ Million Saved: How NRLA-NY Advocacy Protected Dealers’ Bottom Line in 2025
What You Need to Know: In 2025, the Northeastern Retail Lumber Association of New York (NRLA-NY) had a banner year for legislative advocacy, delivering meaningful, measurable results that protect independent lumber and building material (LBM) businesses from rising costs, unworkable mandates, and regulatory overreach. Taken together, these legislative wins saved New York’s LBM industry more than $100 million in 2025 […]
Hancock Lumber Damariscotta Welcomes Rebecca McCrohan
Hancock Lumber is thrilled to welcome Rebecca McCrohan as Hancock Lumber’s new General Manager of the Damariscotta location. After an extensive internal and external search, Rebecca stood out not only for her industry experience, but also for her deep alignment with Hancock’s culture, values, and philosophy of shared leadership. Rebecca brings over 15 years of […]