Parksite Partners with Silvermine Stone
Effective immediately Parksite, Inc. will offer Silvermine Stone, the first brand of mortarless stone veneer, in its New York and New Jersey geographical territories. Silvermine Stone features a patented flashing and fastening system, creating a shingling system on the wall to keep water away from the home’s substrate while only requiring a single layer of […]
PPG Completes Colorful Communities Project in Vantaa, Finland
PPG today announced that it has completed a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES project at Multipurpose Centre Lumo, a cultural and learning center in Vantaa, Finland. The project brought together 25 volunteers, who transformed Lumo’s lobby area into a colorful and inspiring space. The project was carried out in collaboration with the City of Vantaa, which owns the […]
Stephen F. Angel to Retire from PPG Board of Directors
PPG announced that Stephen F. Angel, 68, has informed the board of directors of his decision to retire from the PPG board, effective at the conclusion of the Board’s February 15, 2024 meeting. “Throughout his more than 13 years serving on PPG’s board of directors, including chairing the Human Capital Management and Compensation Committee and […]
Weyerhaeuser Announces Habitat for Humanity Innovation Challenge
Weyerhaeuser Company announced the Habitat for Humanity Innovation Challenge to encourage new and creative home-building solutions using sustainable wood products. The challenge will task six U.S.-based Habitat affiliates with designing innovative uses of wood products that increase equitable access to affordable homes and demonstrate sustainability or resiliency. Each selected affiliate will receive $15,000 from Weyerhaeuser to implement the […]
Masonite Confirms Termination of Agreement to Acquire PGT Innovations
Masonite, a leading global designer, manufacturer, marketer and distributor of interior and exterior doors and premium door systems, confirmed the termination of its previously announced definitive merger agreement to acquire PGT Innovations, Inc. (“PGT Innovations” or “PGTI”). This termination follows the Masonite Board of Directors’ decision not to submit a revised offer to acquire PGT […]
BlueLinx Announces Expansion of Distribution Partnership with Huber Engineered Woods
BlueLinx, a U.S. wholesale distributor of building products, and Huber Engineered Woods LLC, a subsidiary of J.M. Huber Corporation, a leading privately-held specialty building products manufacturer, are pleased to announce an expansion of their distribution partnership. The expansion will include Huber’s assortment of AdvanTech subflooring and ZIP System building enclosure product lines in BlueLinx’s Denville, […]
Boise Cascade Announces Retirement of Senior Executive Tom Hoffmann
Boise Cascade Company announced the retirement of Tom Hoffmann, Senior Vice President of Purchasing, Building Materials Distribution (BMD) division, effective March 1, 2024. Tom joined Boise Cascade in 1981. He served in many key roles and leadership positions over the years, including Division Operations Manager, Pacific Region Manager, and Denver Branch Manager. Tom holds a bachelor’s degree in business with a dual major […]
Wolf Home Products to Expand Offerings into Michigan
Wolf Home Products, today announced that they are expanding their distribution reach to service the building product dealers in Michigan, effective immediately. Michigan dealers will be serviced out of Wolf Home Products’ state-of-the-art, 1 million-square-foot distribution center located in Wilmington, IL. This expansion deepens Wolf Home Products’ roots within the region, solidifying its dedication and commitment to serving the […]
RILBMDA Honors Matt Semonik at Holiday Party
The Rhode Island Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association (RILBMDA) honored Matt Semonik of Arnold Lumber as its Lumber Person of the Year at its Holiday Party and Annual Meeting on November 17, at Graduate Providence. After an energetic cocktail reception, Semonik, concluding his term as board president, convened a brief business meeting during which […]
NYLILA Annual Meeting
The New York Long Island Lumber Association (NYLILA) held its annual meeting and social event on Friday, October 13, at Topgolf in Holtsville, N.Y. NYLILA combined a fun event with their business meeting, which included the election of officers. For two industry veterans, Friday the 13th was a lucky day. NYLILA honored Mike Hubbard of […]