LMC Honors the Retirement of Vern Dando After 40+ Years of Dedicated Service
After more than four decades of exceptional leadership and dedication, Vern Dando, vice president of panels, special woods and logistics will be retiring from LMC. Throughout his remarkable tenure, he has been a driving force behind the company’s growth, leaving an indelible mark on the organization’s success and shaping its future trajectory. Vern joined LMC […]
Do it Best and True Value Announce 2025 Vendors of the Year
Do it Best and True Value have the best vendor partners in the industry. They provide innovative and competitively priced products to help our independent member-owners and retailers exceed their customers’ expectations and grow their sales. We’re pleased to recognize this exceptional group for 2025: By Category Building Materials Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc. Building Materials […]
Hancock Lumber Appoints New GM
Maine-based Hancock Lumber has welcomed industry veteran Andy Carberry as general manager of its Salisbury, Mass., location. Carberry has spent 41 years in the LBM industry—in virtually every position—from load builder, operations, lumberyard design, and general manager. For the past 16 years, Andy was the general manager of Middleton Building Supply in Hampton, N.H. Following […]
Introducing DensDeck ProFast Prime Roof Board: Georgia-Pacific’s Next Generation of Innovative Building Products
In response to the ever-changing demands of the construction industry, Georgia-Pacific’s focus on innovation helps create new products that keep pace with customer needs and expectations. With nearly 100 years of experience manufacturing industry-leading commercial and residential building products, Georgia-Pacific’s latest product, DensDeck ProFast Prime Roof Board, was introduced in March 2025 and is now […]
LP Building Solutions Named One of America’s Most Admired Workplaces by Newsweek
LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, has been named to Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026 list, earning national recognition as one of the country’s most respected employers. Now in its second year, the annual ranking is based on surveys of more than 400,000 U.S. workers and 4.9 million company reviews. Employers […]
Hammond Lumber Company Recognized As Best Place to Work in Maine and New Hampshire
For the fifth consecutive year, Hammond recognized as one the best places of employment. Hammond Lumber Company (Hammond) has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Maine for the fifth year in a row. Hammond has also been recognized as a Best Company to Work For in New Hampshire and has been ranked […]
Weyerhaeuser Completes Sale of Princeton, B.C., Lumber Mill to Gorman Group
Weyerhaeuser Company announced the completion of the sale of its lumber mill in Princeton, British Columbia, to the Gorman Group. The transaction, which was announced in May, also includes Weyerhaeuser’s associated British Columbia timber licenses, which will transfer separately. That transfer is expected to be completed over the coming months and is subject to customary […]
Do it Best Group Adds Morgan Lewis as Director of Human Resources Operations and Shared Services
Do it Best Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Morgan Lewis as director of human resources operations and shared services. In her new role, Lewis will lead human resources operations for both Do it Best and True Value with a focus on operational excellence, compliance, and creating a seamless experience for team members […]
LP Building Solutions Named To 2025 IndustryWeek 50 Best U.S. Manufacturers List
LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, has been named to the 2025 IndustryWeek 50 Best U.S. Manufacturers list, debuting at No. 24 out of 500 eligible companies. The annual list highlights America’s top-performing manufacturers based on operational and financial excellence. Rankings are determined by a five-year analysis of six performance metrics: revenue […]
Do it Best Teams Up with Toolbx to Power Pro Platform
Do it Best is committed to providing independent LBM dealers with innovative digital tools to support pro contractor customers, and is now offering exclusive pricing for Toolbx—a B2B solution designed to help contractors approve quotes, place orders, and pay their bills online. Professional contractors account for over 60 percent of sales at independent lumberyards, and […]