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, […]
Simpson Strong-Tie Hosts 400 High School Students at Trades Days
Simpson Strong-Tie, a leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, hosted nearly 400 high school students for its Trades Day events held the first and third weeks of October. The company partnered with nonprofits ACE Mentor Program and Construction Industry Education Foundation to bring students within the vicinity of the company’s Stockton, Calif., Riverside, […]
OMG, Inc. Strengthens Leadership with Key Promotions to Drive Strategic Growth at FastenMaster
In a strategic move to accelerate growth and enhance leadership, OMG, Inc. has announced key promotions within its FastenMaster team. Three senior leaders, Nikki Long, David Ellis, and Anthony DiSanto, have been elevated to new roles, positioning FastenMaster for continued success. Nikki Long has been named vice president of the Structural Business Unit and the […]
Home for the Holidays: Expert Tips on Affordable Interior Upgrades
Temperatures are falling and the holiday season is quickly approaching, meaning it’s time to prep your indoor spaces for the gatherings the season brings. Just in time for the holidays, Kriss Swint, director of marketing communications and design lead at Westlake Royal Building Products, offers three ways to give your home’s interior an affordable facelift. Create […]
Hurricane Helene Relief Fund
The NRLA is sharing an urgent request to support the members of the Building Material Suppliers Association (BMSA) impacted by Hurricane Helene. BMSA is our neighboring retail lumber association, representing building material suppliers in North and South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, and Tennessee. In light of the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene—particularly in North […]
MITER Brands’ Western Window Systems Series 7665 Pass-Through Awning Window Named Winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2025 Home Renovation Awards
Western Window Systems, a leading manufacturer of moving glass walls and windows that bring indoor and outdoor spaces together, recently announced its Series 7665 Pass-Through Awning Window was named a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2025 Home Renovation Awards in the Winning Windows and Doors category. Designed for enhancing entertainment areas, the Western Window Systems Series 7665 Pass-Through […]
Owens Corning Named to the 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2024
Owens Corning has been recognized by 3BL as one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2024. Ranked fourth overall among the largest public companies in the U.S., Owens Corning earned the recognition for its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) transparency and performance. This is the seventh consecutive year Owens Corning has ranked in the top 10 […]
LBM Advantage Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
LBM Advantage announces the appointment of Rich Kennealy as their new Chief Financial Officer. Kennealy brings over 25 years of experience in finance and operations. Most recently, he served as the Vice President of Product Finance and Analytics at Kaseya, a leading IT & Security Management software provider, where he played a key role in […]
US LBM Acquires Texas Tool Traders
U.S. LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has acquired Texas Tool Traders, a premier supplier of construction fasteners, tools and supplies to framing contractors, builders and remodelers across Texas. Texas Tool Traders dates to 1973, when the company opened its first retail location in Houston. Today, Texas Tool Traders […]