Interstate Lumber Rebrands as Interstate: A Bold New Look for a Century-Old Legacy
GREENWICH, CT—Interstate Lumber, a fourth-generation, family-owned business serving builders, architects, designers, and homeowners for over 100 years, is proud to unveil its new brand identity. Moving forward, the company will operate under the simplified name Interstate, accompanied by a modern logo and refreshed visual identity that reflect its ongoing evolution—while honoring its long-standing legacy. Founded […]
Ghent Wood Products Opens New Showroom
Meltz Lumber in Mellenville, N.Y., was begun by Emil Meltz, Sr. in 1946, producing 2,500 board feet per day with a handset sawmill powered by a car engine. They are currently a fourth-generation company. The Meltz Family started Ghent Wood Products in September 2003, following the purchase of Tipple Logging & Lumber. Ghent Wood Products […]
LMC Names TC Feick Regional Manager of the Mid-Atlantic Region
LMC is proud to announce the appointment of TC Feick as the new Mid-Atlantic Regional Manager. With an impressive 40 years of experience in the LBM industry, Feick’s expertise is well-established. Before joining LMC, he held roles such as Division Sales Manager at Lehigh Lumber and Sustainable Building Coordinator in outside sales at Shelley’s Lumber […]
PPG Recognized on Fortune Magazine’s ‘America’s Most Innovative Companies’ List
PPG announced that it was recognized on Fortune magazine’s “America’s Most Innovative Companies” list. PPG ranked No. 194 overall and No. 49 in the product category. Product innovation includes the evaluation of a company’s products and services, covering attractiveness, design to usability and uniqueness. The total score was derived from an analysis of the company’s […]
8 Outdoor Living Trends for Spring Decking Season
As spring selling season kicks into gear, outdoor living projects are top of mind with building pros and consumers alike. To help builders, remodelers, and dealers prepare, Envision Outdoor Living Products, manufacturer of Envision composite decking and Fairway deck and porch railings, provides an overview of some of the biggest and emerging trends to consider. […]
TYPAR Clear Acrylic Flashing Wins Best of IBS Award at 2025 International Builders’ Show
TYPAR, a leading provider of high-performance building wrap, construction tape, flashing and accessories, is proud to announce that its new Clear Acrylic Flashing received the prestigious Best of IBS Award for Most Innovative Building Material at the 2025 NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS). Every year, the Best of IBS Awards recognize outstanding products and services in […]
LMC TogetHER Celebrates Women in Construction with a Series of Empowering Events
In celebration of Women in Construction Week, LMC TogetHER hosted two impactful events designed to inspire and support women in the trades and leadership roles. Through meaningful discussions and interactive learning experiences, attendees gained valuable insights and tools to navigate their careers in traditionally male-dominated industries. Crafting a Bespoke Career Path: High Tea Learning Session […]
Deckorators Set to Open New Facility in Buffalo Area
Deckorators, a leading composite decking brand of UFP Industries, Inc., has announced today the plans for a new production facility in Lackawanna, N.Y., a suburb of Buffalo. “This new campus will initially double our capacity for Surestone technology with space to continue expansion in the coming years,” said Ryan Kemp, Deckorators’ recently appointed executive vice president. This […]
ECI Software Solutions Named a Certified 2025 Great Place to Work in Seven Countries
ECI Software Solutions (ECI) a global provider of cloud-based business management software and services, announced today that it has been Certified™ as a 2025 Great Place to Work in seven countries. This marks the seventh consecutive year of recognition in the U.S.; the fourth straight year in Canada, the U.K., Belgium, and Australia; the third straight […]
Innovative New HDUE Holdown from Simpson Strong-Tie Meets Residential Construction’s Increasing Design Demands
Simpson Strong-Tie, a leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, continues its evolution of holdowns with the launch of the HDUE holdown. As a one-to-one replacement for the company’s industry-leading HDU, the HDUE holdown secures shearwalls, braced wall panels and other lateral-force-resisting applications in wood construction. The HDUE improves on existing holdowns with breakthrough […]