Kathy Fortmann Joins PPG Board of Directors
PPG announced that Kathy L. Fortmann has been elected to join its board of directors, effective July 17, 2024. Fortmann most recently served from 2021 to 2023 as Chief Executive Officer of ACOMO N.V., a Dutch publicly-listed company focused on conventional and organic niche food products and ingredients for the food and beverage industry. She […]
PPG Appoints Pascal Tisseyre as Vice President, Government Affairs, Europe, Middle East and Africa
PPG announced the appointment of Pascal Tisseyre as vice president, government affairs, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), effective immediately. Reporting to Pedro Serret Salvat, president and general counsel, PPG EMEA, Tisseyre will lead the company’s regional government affairs activities, including oversight of public policy, political engagement and related compliance activities. “This critical appointment underscores […]
Masonite Announces Sale of Architectural Business Segment
Masonite International Corporation announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of all assets associated with the company’s Architectural segment to subsidiaries of IBP Solutions, Inc., a newly formed portfolio company of Industrial Opportunity Partners. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2024 and is subject to […]
Parksite Expands Partnership with TimberTech
Parksite is expanding their partnership with TimberTech, part of The AZEK Company, to distribute the TimberTech Aluminum Framing product line within their distribution markets effective immediately. TimberTech’s new Aluminum Framing offers homeowners a solid deck substructure that will not split, rot or decay, and provides a limited lifetime warranty on the primary framing members and […]
Building Talent Foundation and Simpson Strong-Tie Renew Partnership for Fourth Consecutive Year
Simpson Strong-Tie and Building Talent Foundation (BTF) announced the extension of their partnership into 2026 with a $900,000 investment from Simpson Strong-Tie over the next three years (2024–2026). In addition, Simpson Strong-Tie CEO Mike Olosky has joined the Building Talent Foundation Board of Directors, and VP of Strategic Partnerships and Engagement Annie Kao has joined […]
Westlake Royal Building Products Signs on as the Title Sponsor of the NAHB National Home Remodeling Month Initiative in May
Westlake Royal Building Products, a Westlake company, announced today that the company has signed on as the title sponsor of this year’s NationalAssociation of Home Builders (NAHB) National Home Remodeling Month for the third year in a row. May is National Home Remodeling Month, which is an annual campaign dedicated to celebrating the remodelingindustry in addition to recognizing the remodeling professionals and underscoring the benefits of hiring a professional remodeler. “We’re excited to continue our support of the remodeling industry by sponsoring this initiative for the third year in a row. Remodeling is more than just a project; it’s a pathway to happiness for homeowners looking to transform their living spaces without the stress of moving. It’s about creating […]
Coastal Forest Products Expands Delivery Routes to Central New York
Coastal Forest Products, a leading wholesale distributor of quality building materials, is thrilled to announce the expansion of its delivery routes to Central New York, covering key cities including Albany, Syracuse, and Binghamton. This expansion marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to enhancing accessibility and convenience for customers across the region. With this […]
NRLA Welcomes New Retail Member Lumber Dogs
The Northeastern Retail Lumber Association (NRLA) welcomes new member Lumber Dogs located in Holyoke, Mass. Known as the “Boutique Bargain Building Material” store for their ever-changing inventory, Lumber Dogs caters to homeowners, contractors, and the DIY market. They specialize in finished exterior materials, siding, decking, roofing, and PVC trim, as well as replacement windows. Charlie […]
LMC & Northwestern’s Leadership Excellence Masterclass Equips Top LBM Executives for the Future
Partnering with Northwestern University’s top-ranked Kellogg School of Management in Chicago, LMC dealers elevated their leadership at Northwestern University’s Chicago campus, April 14 – 17th. With LMC’s unique partner program, attendees get the true executive MBA experience as well as invaluable time to explore their learnings alongside their industry peers. Hosted by renowned Kellogg professors, […]
Owens Corning and Ripple Glass Celebrate Earth Day with Successful Glass Recycling Program
As the perfect way to celebrate Earth Day, Ripple Glass, a company of Strategic Materials, Inc., North America’s largest glass recycler, has announced some big recycling numbers in partnership with Owens Corning! And, they will mark Earth Day with some special events and giveaways. Since the partnership launched in November 2023, the Owens Corning and […]