ECI Software Solutions Brings Purpose-Built Dealer Technology to Canada with RockSolid MAX
Industry-leading platform now features integration with Moneris and provides Canadian building supply dealers with industry-specific, cloud-native retail software WESTLAKE, Texas, April 8, 2026—ECI Software Solutions, Inc. (“ECI”), a leader in AI-powered, cloud-based business management software and services, announced the official expansion of its RockSolid MAX point-of-sale platform for building supplies businesses into the Canadian market. The expansion brings […]
Atlantic Plywood Introduces Unilin Master Oak Across East Coast Markets
Atlantic Plywood, a Parksite, Inc. brand, announced today the launch of Unilin Master Oak, a high-performance oak veneer alternative from Unilin Panels, part of the Mohawk Group, now available across all Atlantic Plywood locations throughout the East Coast. Unilin Master Oak delivers the timeless look and feel of natural oak veneer while offering enhanced durability, […]
Ward Lumber Leadership Evolves
Ward Lumber recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of its transition to a worker-owned cooperative in March 2021 and is announcing a leadership transition as Bryan Mellick steps back from the CEO role to take an advisory role. This allows Director of Sales Josh Travis to take on an interim role leading operations for the company. […]
Weyerhaeuser: More LBM Support For Southeast Dealers—New Gallatin, Tennessee Distribution Center
To strengthen access to specialty building products for LBM dealer customers in the Southeast, Weyerhaeuser Company has selected Gallatin, Tennessee, for its 22nd distribution center. This greenfield project will be the company’s first distribution facility in Tennessee. “This expansion helps us support more dealers throughout the Southeast by delivering products and solutions with improved efficiency and […]
Parksite Announces 2025 Specialist of the Year
Parksite, Inc. is proud to announce that Rich Calfa, Commercial Building Product Specialist, has been named the 2025 Specialist of the Year for the DuPont Tyvek product line. Calfa, who works directly with architects, developers, builders, and contractors to deliver targeted product education, field support, installation training, and specification assistance was recognized this month at […]
Westlake Royal Building Products Introduces Lap Siding Profile for TruExterior Siding & Trim
Westlake Royal Building Products, a Westlake company, is expanding its line of TruExterior Siding & Trim with the addition of a Lap Siding profile. The new profile combines the coveted appearance and shadow lines of traditional lap siding with the high-performance attributes of TruExterior’s poly-ash material. It has a true 5/8” butt and a sought-after aesthetic […]
SIPs & Weatherization: 5 Best Practices
Structural insulated panels, also known as SIPs, offer builders several advantages, particularly for green building projects. SIPs, which consist of a foam core between two layers of sheathing (usually OSB), can help speed up installation, offer factory-controlled manufacturing, and provide continuous insulation to reduce thermal bridging compared to stick framing. Like all wall and roof […]
PPG, PPG Foundation Commit $10 Million To Advance Skilled Trades Education
PPG and the PPG Foundation announced a commitment to invest $10 million globally through 2030 to support skilled trades initiatives, with a focus on advanced manufacturing and coatings applications. The funding will support programs that equip students with the hands-on training and technical expertise needed for modern manufacturing and coatings application roles. Through partnerships with […]
PPG Recognized As ‘Exceptional Workplace’ By Gallup For Fourth Consecutive Year
PPG announced that it has received its fourth consecutive Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA). This award recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world and highlights those that set the standard for building thriving, high‑performing organizations. “Earning the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the fourth consecutive year is a powerful reflection of the culture our people […]
Tando Composites Promotes Taylor Campbell to Territory Manager
Tando Composites, a division of Derby Building Products and the brand leader in exterior composite cladding, announced that Taylor Campbell has been promoted to Territory Manager covering Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey. A resident of Pennsburg, Penn., Taylor previously served as Market Development Manager for this territory where he successfully led the market expansion […]