ECI Software Solutions Announces Ambassador Community to Amplify Industry Voices and Promote Shared Growth
WESTLAKE, Texas, April 8, 2026—ECI Software Solutions, Inc. (“ECI”), a leader in AI-powered, cloud-based business management software and services, announced today the upcoming launch of the ECI Ambassador Community, a network of forward-thinking professionals dedicated to excellence, leadership, and driving industry evolution. The community will serve as a platform for professional growth, providing members with exclusive […]
Westlake Royal Building Products Launches FYRATEK Fire- and Ember-Resistant Roofing Underlayment
Westlake Royal Building Products (“Westlake Royal”), a Westlake company (NYSE: WLK), has introduced FYRATEK to its Westlake Royal™ Roofing Components product line. A fire- and ember‐resistant roof underlayment, FYRATEK is designed for use with concrete and clay tile roofing systems in high wildfire‐designated regions. FYRATEK features a non‐combustible aluminum surface engineered to reflect heat and help […]
David Lezzer Joins the LMC Board of Directors
LMC, the longest standing forest products and building materials buying group in the U.S., has announced the addition of David Lezzer, President of Lezzer Lumber and Managing Partner of Lezzer Property Ventures, to its Board of Directors. David will succeed Harley E. Yoder of Yoder’s Building Supply, who finished his Board term. LMC is grateful […]
PPG Appoints Jamie Beggs As Senior Vice President And Chief Financial Officer; Succeeds Vince Morales
PPG announced that its Board of Directors has elected Jamie A. Beggs to serve as senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO), effective July 6. Beggs is replacing Vincent J. Morales as CFO, who announced earlier his planned retirement which will also be July 6, following a distinguished 41-year career with PPG. Beggs and […]
LP Building Solutions Unveils LP SmartSide ExpertFinish Trim & Siding Coastal Capsule
LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, announced the launch of the LP SmartSide ExpertFinish Trim & Siding Coastal Capsule. This seaside-inspired color collection offers homeowners and builders a curated set of sophisticated hues that enhance curb appeal while delivering durability in coastal environments. Developed by LP’s color specialists, the Coastal Capsule features a […]
UFP Industries Expands Pallet Manufacturing Network Through Acquisition
UFP Industries announced the acquisition of the operating assets, including real estate, of Berry Pallets, Inc., a pallet manufacturer based in Waseca, Minnesota for approximately $20 million. The transaction expands UFP Packaging’s pallet manufacturing footprint and strengthens UFP Packaging’s ability to serve customers across the upper Midwest. Berry Pallets designs and manufactures new pallets from its facility in Waseca. The acquisition adds approximately $23 million in […]
Do it Best Group Receives Event Of The Year Honor At IMPRESS Awards
Do it Best Group has been recognized with the Event of the Year award at the IMPRESS Awards, presented by the Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Indiana Chapter. The award was presented April 23 at the FORUM Event Center in Fishers, Indiana, where meeting and event professionals from across the state gathered to celebrate excellence, innovation, […]
UFP Construction President Patrick Benton Accepts Key Role In UFP Industries’ Future
As UFP Industries accelerates its acquisition strategy, President and CEO Will Schwartz today announced the creation of a new executive role designed to maximize the value of newly acquired businesses and strengthen the performance of existing operations across the enterprise. The newly created position of Executive Vice President of Operations Integration will be filled by current UFP Construction President Patrick […]
Owens Corning Enters Into Amended Agreement With Praana Group For Sale Of Glass Reinforcements Business
Owens Corning, a building products leader, announced that it has entered into an amended agreement to sell its glass reinforcements business to Praana Group, accelerating cash realization and updating the terms of the previously announced sale. The amended agreement eliminates seller notes and increases up-front cash proceeds, streamlining Owens Corning’s separation from the business. The […]
Benjamin Obdyke Expands Best-in-Class Wall System Solutions with Launch of BenWrap SA Self-Adhered Flat Housewrap
HORSHAM, Pa., April 22, 2026—Benjamin Obdyke, a leading supplier of high-performance building envelope products, now offers BenWrap SA, a self-adhered version of its traditional flat wrap, BenWrap (previously known as FlatWrap HP). BenWrap SA features 100% continuous breathable acrylic adhesive technology that self-seals around every fastener and penetration, allowing the housewrap to act as both […]