BlueLinx Opens New Greenfield Distribution Center in Portland, Oregon to Expand Its Pacific Northwest Presence
BlueLinx, a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of building products, announced the opening of a new greenfield distribution center in Portland, Oregon. This strategic opening in the Pacific Northwest expands BlueLinx’s geographic presence in a vital growth region. It also enhances BlueLinx’s ability to leverage the company’s scale to strengthen its service proposition to customers in […]
US LBM Foundation Golf Tournament Raises More Than $2.75 Million
The U.S. LBM Foundation, the charitable nonprofit organization of US LBM, one of the nation’s leading distributors of specialty building materials, raised more than $2.75 million at the eighth edition of its charity golf tournament, which was held at the Omni PGA Frisco outside of Dallas on Oct. 22. The funds raised by the tournament will support several […]
Do it Best Brings Supply Chain Stability to Industry
Since the announcement of True Value’s bankruptcy filing, other hardline wholesalers and distributors have promoted their interest in providing products to those independent retailers impacted by the filing. Do it Best seeks to assure affected dealers that a stable and reliable solution, especially in the immediate term with drop ship orders, is already operating and […]
Glidden Paint by PPG Names Brick Red Spray Paint Color of the Year 2025
PPG announced Brick Red as the Glidden paint by PPG Spray Paint Color of the Year, a complementary color to the brand’s 2025 Color of the Year, Purple Basil (PPG1046-7). Glidden color experts selected Brick Red, a rich and inviting red, as it radiates energy and leans into the idea of “go big and go bold,” inviting consumers to embrace the […]
LP Building Solutions Expands Commitment to Workforce Development Through Support of ForestryWorks
LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, announced the expansion of its partnership with the Forest Workforce Training Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to developing a skilled workforce for the nation’s forestry and forest products industries. Through this collaboration, LP will continue to support the Institute’s ForestryWorks program, highlighting its commitment to cultivating diverse talent, particularly […]
Epicor Acquires Acadia Software to Empower Frontline Workers
Epicor, a global leader of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, announced it has acquired Acadia Software, a leader in Connected Worker solutions that provides real-time, actionable insights and step-by-step guidance directly to frontline workers in manufacturing and other supply chain industries. Financial terms were not disclosed. “Frontline workers need the digital tools and knowledge necessary […]
Do it Best Announces Curtis Smith as Executive Director of the Do it Best Foundation
Do it Best announced the hiring of Curtis Smith as the new Executive Director of the Do it Best Foundation, effective immediately. In this role, Smith will focus on building the Foundation’s impact and presence in the communities it serves. Most recently, Smith served as the chief marketing and communications officer for Lasting Change Inc, […]
Simpson Strong-Tie Hosts 400 High School Students at Trades Days
Simpson Strong-Tie, a leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, hosted nearly 400 high school students for its Trades Day events held the first and third weeks of October. The company partnered with nonprofits ACE Mentor Program and Construction Industry Education Foundation to bring students within the vicinity of the company’s Stockton, Calif., Riverside, […]
OMG, Inc. Strengthens Leadership with Key Promotions to Drive Strategic Growth at FastenMaster
In a strategic move to accelerate growth and enhance leadership, OMG, Inc. has announced key promotions within its FastenMaster team. Three senior leaders, Nikki Long, David Ellis, and Anthony DiSanto, have been elevated to new roles, positioning FastenMaster for continued success. Nikki Long has been named vice president of the Structural Business Unit and the […]
Home for the Holidays: Expert Tips on Affordable Interior Upgrades
Temperatures are falling and the holiday season is quickly approaching, meaning it’s time to prep your indoor spaces for the gatherings the season brings. Just in time for the holidays, Kriss Swint, director of marketing communications and design lead at Westlake Royal Building Products, offers three ways to give your home’s interior an affordable facelift. Create […]