PPG Announces Leadership Appointments
PPG announced several business leadership appointments as it continues to focus on driving and delivering the company’s growth strategy. Tom Maziarz, currently PPG vice president, automotive refinish, Americas, will become PPG vice president, traffic solutions, effective Dec. 1. He will report to Amy Ericson, PPG senior vice president, protective and marine coatings. Maziarz will replace […]
Sherwood Lumber Is Now a Distributor of RDI Railing
Sherwood Lumber, a national leader in the lumber and building materials industry, is pleased to announce its partnership with Barrette Outdoor Living to distribute the full range of RDI Railing products in Maine, N.H., Vt., Mass., R.I., Conn., N.Y., N.J., and Penn. This strategic collaboration enhances Sherwood Lumber’s commitment to providing superior exterior building materials […]
Weyerhaeuser Appoints Paul Hossain As Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer
Weyerhaeuser Company announced the appointment of Paul Hossain as senior vice president and chief development officer, effective January 1, 2025. In this role, he will oversee the company’s Real Estate, Energy & Natural Resources segment, including its Natural Climate Solutions business, as well as Business Development and Acquisitions and Divestitures. Hossain currently serves as vice […]
BlueLinx Opens New Greenfield Distribution Center in Portland, Oregon to Expand Its Pacific Northwest Presence
BlueLinx, a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of building products, announced the opening of a new greenfield distribution center in Portland, Oregon. This strategic opening in the Pacific Northwest expands BlueLinx’s geographic presence in a vital growth region. It also enhances BlueLinx’s ability to leverage the company’s scale to strengthen its service proposition to customers in […]
US LBM Foundation Golf Tournament Raises More Than $2.75 Million
The U.S. LBM Foundation, the charitable nonprofit organization of US LBM, one of the nation’s leading distributors of specialty building materials, raised more than $2.75 million at the eighth edition of its charity golf tournament, which was held at the Omni PGA Frisco outside of Dallas on Oct. 22. The funds raised by the tournament will support several […]
Do it Best Brings Supply Chain Stability to Industry
Since the announcement of True Value’s bankruptcy filing, other hardline wholesalers and distributors have promoted their interest in providing products to those independent retailers impacted by the filing. Do it Best seeks to assure affected dealers that a stable and reliable solution, especially in the immediate term with drop ship orders, is already operating and […]
Glidden Paint by PPG Names Brick Red Spray Paint Color of the Year 2025
PPG announced Brick Red as the Glidden paint by PPG Spray Paint Color of the Year, a complementary color to the brand’s 2025 Color of the Year, Purple Basil (PPG1046-7). Glidden color experts selected Brick Red, a rich and inviting red, as it radiates energy and leans into the idea of “go big and go bold,” inviting consumers to embrace the […]
LP Building Solutions Expands Commitment to Workforce Development Through Support of ForestryWorks
LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, announced the expansion of its partnership with the Forest Workforce Training Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to developing a skilled workforce for the nation’s forestry and forest products industries. Through this collaboration, LP will continue to support the Institute’s ForestryWorks program, highlighting its commitment to cultivating diverse talent, particularly […]
Epicor Acquires Acadia Software to Empower Frontline Workers
Epicor, a global leader of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, announced it has acquired Acadia Software, a leader in Connected Worker solutions that provides real-time, actionable insights and step-by-step guidance directly to frontline workers in manufacturing and other supply chain industries. Financial terms were not disclosed. “Frontline workers need the digital tools and knowledge necessary […]
Do it Best Announces Curtis Smith as Executive Director of the Do it Best Foundation
Do it Best announced the hiring of Curtis Smith as the new Executive Director of the Do it Best Foundation, effective immediately. In this role, Smith will focus on building the Foundation’s impact and presence in the communities it serves. Most recently, Smith served as the chief marketing and communications officer for Lasting Change Inc, […]