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 […]
NJBMDA Annual Meeting
The New Jersey Building Materials Dealers Association (NJBMDA) Chair, Doug Helmecy, offered a hearty welcome during its 2023 NJBMDA Annual Meeting at Raritan Valley Country Club in Bridgewater, N.J. “It has been a great honor to serve as your chair this past year, and I look forward to serving the association and our members for […]
EBMDA Annual Meeting
The Eastern Building Material Dealers Association’s (EBMDA) Annual Meeting was a comprehensive and productive event, offering a platform for essential discussions and planning for the association’s future. The mix of topics discussed, from board appointments to event planning and strategic guidance, showed a well-rounded approach to leadership and development. In further discussion, the NRLA activities, […]
Special NRLA Meeting of Membership — Vote on Bylaw Changes, February 1, 2024 10:00am
A Special Meeting of the Membership has been called for February 1, 2024. At this virtual meeting, an official vote to formally adopt the enclosed bylaws will take place. The proposed revisions comply with the New York State Not for Profit Corporation Law, which governs the NRLA. Here you can find the marked up copy […]
Kodiak Building Partners Enhances Market Footprint in Central Texas with Gross-Yowell Acquisition
Kodiak Building Partners, a building materials distribution company, announced that it acquired Gross-Yowell, a market leader in the construction supply industry in Waco, Texas. This strategic merger marks a significant step in Kodiak’s growth strategy, leveraging the rapidly growing construction market in central Texas. Gross-Yowell will continue its operations under its existing brand name while […]
PPG Appoints New Vice President-Elect, Global Sustainability
PPG announced that Peter Votruba-Drzal will become vice president-elect, global sustainability, effective immediately. Diane Kappas, current vice president, global sustainability has announced her intention to retire from PPG, effective July 1, 2024. Votruba-Drzal, who will report to Irene Tasi, PPG senior vice president and chief growth officer, will collaborate cross-functionally to drive the company’s sustainability […]
PPG Appoints New Director, Investor Relations
PPG today announced that Jonathan Edwards, currently PPG assistant treasurer, has been promoted to director, investor relations, effective immediately. Edwards will report to Vince Morales, PPG senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO). He replaces John Bruno, who was appointed PPG vice president, finance in July 2023. Edwards joined PPG in 2002 as a […]
Masonite Reiterates the Compelling Value of its Agreement to Acquire PGT Innovations
Masonite International Corporation , a leading global designer, manufacturer, marketer and distributor of interior and exterior doors and premium door systems, issued the following statement. “Masonite remains fully committed to the transaction with PGT Innovations, Inc. (“PGT Innovations” or “PGTI”) on its current terms and is confident that the definitive merger agreement – a result […]
PPG to Review Strategic Alternatives for Silica Products Business
PPG, a global leader in paints, coatings, and specialty materials, announced that it has engaged Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC as financial advisor to assist in a review of strategic alternatives for its silica products business. PPG’s silica products business, which operates within the company’s specialty coatings and materials strategic business unit, manufactures and supplies […]