Weyerhaeuser and the Nature Conservancy Announce Joint Effort to Increase Focus on the Power of Forests to Fight Climate Change
Weyerhaeuser Company and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) announced a multiyear collaboration to further the scientific understanding of how forests and forest products contribute to climate mitigation. The joint effort brings together one of the world’s largest private owners of timberlands with one of the world’s largest conservation organizations to increase the positive impact of forests in […]
US LBM Acquires Colorado Window and Door Distributor and Installer
U.S. LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has acquired Gregory Door & Window located in Breckenridge, Colo. Founded in 1998, Gregory Door & Window provides a wide range of windows, doors and hardware along with installation and customization services to residential and commercial builders and remodelers in Denver and Summit, […]
PPG Launches PPG Steelguard 951 Fire Protection Coating in the Americas
PPG announced the launch of PPG Steelguard 951 epoxy intumescent fire protection coating in the Americas. This innovative product is designed for advanced manufacturing facilities, including semiconductor plants, electric vehicle battery facilities, data centers and other commercial infrastructure. After a successful launch in Europe and the Middle East, PPG Steelguard 951 coating is now available in North […]
Culpeper Wood Preservers Acquires Long Life Treated Wood
Culpeper Wood Preservers, a leading manufacturer of pressure-treated lumber, has acquired Long Life Treated Wood, a Maryland-based supplier and manufacturer specializing in marine-grade lumber. This acquisition bolsters Culpeper’s marine division and enhances its ability to serve customers with durable, high-quality products designed for harsh water environments. “The acquisition of Long Life Treated Wood allows us […]
US LBM Makes DFW Area Acquisition
U.S. LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has acquired Nix Door and Hardware, a provider of custom building products and services to builders, remodelers and homeowners in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Nix Door and Hardware provides distribution, sales and installation services for windows, doors and fireplaces to residential and […]
LMC Names New Purchasing Manager
LMC is pleased to announce the promotion of Tedd Cartwright to Purchasing Manager, overseeing the Treated Lumber, Southern Yellow Pine and Components/B2B departments. In this expanded role, Cartwright will manage these three departments within the Lumber Division, reporting directly to Chris Ford, Vice-President of the Lumber Division. With over 29 years of experience in the […]
LP Building Solutions Announces Environmental Product Declarations for Entire LP SmartSide Trim & Siding Portfolio
LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, announced that the entirety of its LP SmartSide Trim & Siding product portfolio is now officially designated as carbon negative, reinforcing the product line’s established reputation for resilience, performance and environmental responsibility. In 2023, environmental product declarations (EPDs) for LP SmartSide Trim & Siding, LP SmartSide ExpertFinish Trim & Siding and […]
ECI Software Solutions Appoints Industry Veteran Ray Wizbowski as Chief Marketing Officer
ECI Software Solutions, a global provider of cloud-based business management software and services, announced the appointment of Ray Wizbowski as Chief Marketing Officer, effective Aug. 1, 2024. With more than 20 years of marketing experience spanning multiple industries and both small-to-medium businesses (SMB) and enterprise customers, Wizbowski will lead ECI’s marketing strategy and ensure its […]
PPG Recognized as One of the ‘World’s Best Companies’ by TIME Magazine
PPG announced that it was recognized as one of the “World’s Best Companies of 2024” by TIME Magazine. The list ranks the top 1,000 global employers that are forging a path into the future. The recognition is presented by TIME and Statista, a leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. Companies on the list were identified based […]
Simpson Strong-Tie Employees Participate in Annual Day of Service
Simpson Strong-Tie, a leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, hosted its ninth annual “Do What You Can Day,” a day dedicated to giving back to the community, on Wednesday, August 7. More than 1,000 Simpson Strong-Tie employees in North America participated in various activities benefiting local communities. The company’s signature activity for the […]