WWPA Names Jeff Keller President
Western Wood Products Association has named industry veteran Jeff Keller as Association President. Keller brings in a leadership philosophy and a strong background in legislative and regulatory work within the industry. Keller succeeds Ray Barbee, who passed away in March 2025. Keller has worked in the association field for over 20 years, representing various industries […]
Westlake Royal Building Products Expands Distribution Partnership with Lumberman’s Wholesale Inc.
Westlake Royal Building Products, one of North America’s largest manufacturers and distributors of exterior and interior building products, today announced an expanded distribution partnership with Lumberman’s Wholesale Inc. (LWI), a wholesale building materials distributor and manufacturer. In fall 2025, LWI will open its third location in northwest Arkansas, further strengthening its regional footprint. This new […]
Woodgrain to Distribute NewTechWood From Phoenix Location
NewTechWood, a global leader in exterior building solutions, and Woodgrain, a leading manufacturer and distributor of millwork and building materials are excited to announce a new distribution agreement bringing NewTechWood’s innovative product line to Woodgrain’s Phoenix distribution center, strengthening service capabilities across the Southwest. “Partnering with Woodgrain’s Phoenix team is a strategic step in our continued […]
Introducing the QCshake Brand and the New QCshake Dealer Express Program from Derby Building Products
The original and most iconic polymer shake on the market, pioneered over four decades ago, has been rebranded QCshake by parent company Derby Building Products. The new brand name, QCshake, replaces the TandoShake brand. While the name has been changed, QCshake’s trusted performance and style will remain the same for its hand split, rustic cedar […]
90 Years Strong: LMC Honors the People Behind Nine Decades of Success
LMC, the Pennsylvania-based lumber and building materials cooperative, proudly marked its 90th anniversary with a special event honoring the employees and dealers who have fueled nine decades of growth and success. The event at LMC’s Headquarters brought together staff with members from across the country. Two notable guests were Dave Reichert from Davis-Hawn in Dallas, […]
Seventh Generation Family Members and Owners Join Hancock Lumber Board
Welcome Abby Doherty and Sydney Hillman as Directors During the company’s last board of directors meeting, Hancock Lumber welcomed their two seventh generation owners as official board members. Chairman and sixth generation owner, Kevin Hancock, welcomed daughters, Abby (Hancock) Doherty and Sydney (Hancock) Hillman, during the June meeting where they joined six other board members—their […]
NCTWC and Partners Celebrate Girls Summer Construction Camp
The Northeast Construction Trades Workforce Coalition, in partnership with Whitbeck Construction and WSWHE BOCES, proudly wrapped up another highly successful Girls Construction Summer Camp at the Whitbeck Construction Education Center in Gansevoort, New York. The camp continues to serve as an innovative and hands-on program designed to introduce young women to the many rewarding career […]
Orgill Names New CFO
Orgill, the world’s largest independent distributor of hardlines, has hired Julie Albrecht as its new executive vice president and chief financial officer. She will joined the company on August 18. Albrecht brings more than 35 years of leadership and finance experience across multiple industries, including building products, to Orgill’s leadership team. “It is clear from […]
Snavely Forest Products Announces Strategic Partnership with Weyerhaeuser to Expand Engineered Wood Offerings
Snavely Forest Products is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Weyerhaeuser, manufacturer of Trus Joist engineered wood products. This collaboration will enhance Snavely’s ability to serve professional builders and dealers with best-in-class structural framing solutions across key markets “We’re excited to begin a new alliance with Weyerhaeuser to distribute the Trus Joist product line […]
LP Building Solutions Appoints Lynn Cobb as Vice President, Marketing
LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, announced the appointment of Lynn Cobb as vice president of marketing, effective immediately. “Lynn brings more than 25 years of marketing leadership and a proven ability to drive strategic growth through data, technology, and customer insight,” said LP senior vice president, chief commercial officer Craig Sichling. […]