Owens Corning Names José Méndez-Andino Chief Innovation Officer to Advance Product Leadership and Drive Growth
Owens Corning, a building products leader, announced that José Méndez-Andino, Ph.D., has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer. This elevated role reflects Owens Corning’s commitment to driving organic growth through innovation, a priority outlined at the company’s 2025 Investor Day and reinforced by its enterprise strategy to leverage unique commercial, operational, and innovation […]
Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces PFUD Post Frame Undersaddle Hangers for Easier, Faster Layout
Simpson Strong-Tie, a leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, is simplifying post frame construction with the launch of two PFUD undersaddle hangers. The hangers feature a two-sided design so that one hanger supports ceiling joists on each side of a truss instead of requiring a separate face-mounted hanger for each joist. The continuous […]
Simpson Strong-Tie Launches Concrete Crack Repair Kit for Larger Pro Projects
Simpson Strong-Tie, a leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, is expanding its line of structural injection epoxies with a new contractor kit, CI-LVPO-KT. Previously, the company’s structural injection solution only came either in bulk gallons for use with metered dispensing equipment on large commercial projects or in small DIY-friendly kits (the Crack-Pac® injection […]
Curtis Pratt Joins Team Hancock in New Safety Director Role
Hancock Lumber is pleased to welcome Curtis Pratt to Team Hancock in a newly created Safety Director role, reinforcing the company’s long-standing belief that safety is not just a program—it is a shared responsibility and a way of life. In this role, Curtis will lead Hancock Lumber’s safety team and oversee safety programs company-wide, working […]
RILBMDA Honors Steve Carreira at Holiday Party
The Rhode Island Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association (RILBMDA) honored Steve Carreira of Humphrey’s Building Supply as its Lumber Person of the Year at its Holiday Party and Annual Meeting on November 21, 2025, at the Newport Marriott in Newport, R.I. Photo 1: “The Man” of the hour, Steve Carreira, gives remarks in acceptance […]
MRLDA 2025 Annual Meeting
The Massachusetts Retail Lumber Dealers Association (MRLDA) celebrated its 126th annual meeting on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Waltham, Mass. At this event, Kevin Brockmyre of Hood Distribution was honored as the Lumber Person of the Year and Frank Gring, retired of BROSCO received a Lifetime Achievement Award. Both […]
2025 MHLDA Annual Meeting
The Mid-Hudson Lumber Dealers Association (MHLDA) proudly celebrated its 2025 Lumber Person of the Year, Michael Beckerle of Beckerle Lumber, during a festive gathering on Thursday, October 30. The event took place at the Patriot Lounge in Stony Point, N.Y., where members, industry colleagues, and supporters joined in the evening’s festivities. Photo 1: Doug Ford […]
2025 LDAC Annual Meeting
The Lumber Dealers Association of Connecticut (LDAC) held its annual meeting banquet on October 15 at the Whittemore at the Vyne. During the event, LDAC celebrated their Lumber Person of the Year, Jim Bushka, of H.J. Bushka & Sons Lumber & Millwork who was joined by his vast family and friends. Bushka’s children, Eric, Randy, […]
NYLILA Annual Meeting 2025
The New York Long Island Association (NYLILA) held its annual meeting on Thursday, October 9 at TopGolf in Holtsville, N.Y. Folks enjoyed a barbeque dinner awards ceremony and simulated golf. The evening started with the election of officers, followed by the 2025 Lumber Person of the Year award to Mike Bindler of East Islip Lumber […]
WNYLDA 2025 Annual Meeting
The Western New York Lumber Dealers Association (WNYLDA) brought laughter and celebration to its Annual Meeting on Friday, November 7, at Rochester’s Char Steak & Lounge. Guests enjoyed an open-bar reception, dinner, and side-splitting comedy from a top comedian-magician. Steve Perry of Knapp & Schlappi Lumber was honored with the 2025 WNYLDA Industry Excellence Award, […]