Manufacturers Reserve Supply (MRS) to Distribute RISE Siding and Trim
Manufacturers Reserve Supply (MRS), a leading two-step distributor of specialty building materials serving the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, today announced a new distribution partnership with RISE siding and trim by CertainTeed. Through this partnership, MRS will bring the innovative composite siding product to retailers across the region with local inventory and rapid fulfillment. RISE siding has […]
Winners of the New Product Awards Crowned at the 2026 LMC Annual Meeting
At the three-day LMC Annual Meeting in Chicago, the network gathered to explore new ways of keeping dealers ahead of the competition. A signature tradition of the event, the New Product Awards feature the latest innovations from suppliers. With 150 entries, dealers voted to determine the top three winners. The three winners of this year’s […]
ECI Software Solutions Named 2026 Great Place To Work in Eight Countries for Employee-Driven Culture
ECI Software Solutions, Inc. (“ECI”), a leader in AI-powered, cloud-based business management software and services, announced today that it has been Certified™ as a 2026 Great Place to Work® in eight countries. 82% of employee feedback described ECI as a Great Place To Work, a 7% increase from the previous year, and 25% higher than the average for U.S.-based companies. […]
NRLA Promotes Pam McHale to Senior Event Coordinator
The Northeastern Retail Lumber Association (NRLA) is pleased to announce the promotion of Pam McHale to Senior Event Coordinator. In 2021, Pam undertook the critical role of Event Coordinator, assuming responsibility for managing events across 10 state and local associations. The position requires a high level of accuracy, organization, adaptability, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities […]
Marvin Welcomes New VP of Supply Chain
Marvin welcomes Chris Edelbrock as vice president of supply chain. Edelbrock joins the company’s leadership team and will lead the advancement of Marvin’s sourcing strategies from its headquarters in Warroad, Minn. “In recent years, supply chain management has become increasingly nuanced,” said Darrin Peterson, president of Marvin. “Experienced leaders are critical to Marvin’s success as […]
Sherwood Lumber Announces New Distribution Facility In Danville, PA
Sherwood Lumber announced the opening of a new distribution center in Danville, Pennsylvania, a strategic expansion designed to better serve customers across Pennsylvania, Maryland/Delaware, New Jersey, and Western New York. The facility will begin operations on April 6th and is expected to significantly increase inventory availability and delivery frequency across the region. The Danville distribution […]
Do it Best and True Value Spring Market Ignites Growth
Do it Best and True Value dealers are actively engaging in the Spring Market at the Colorado Convention Center, where education, exclusive buying opportunities, networking, and strategic launches are designed to equip them with new tools, from cutting-edge solutions to data intelligence, that directly drive growth, margin and profitability. At the core of this year’s […]
Westlake Royal Building Products Expands Distribution Partnership With Wausau Supply
Westlake Royal Building Products, a Westlake company, is growing its distribution partnership with Wausau Supply Company. A leading manufacturer and distributor of premier building materials, Wausau Supply is expanding its offerings of TruExterior Siding & Trim in the West, and is adding Royal Vinyl, Portsmouth Shake & Shingles and Foundry Specialty Siding vinyl siding brands across the Midwest […]
LBM Advantage Annual Buying Show Draws Largest Turnout in Event History
LBM Advantage hosted its 2026 Annual Buying Show March 2–4 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, drawing unprecedented attendance from independent lumber and building material dealers and vendor partners across the country. A strong lineup of educational programming and social events, combined with the popular destination of Nashville, contributed to the large turnout, […]
LBM Advantage Elects Two New Board Members
LBM Advantage, the nation’s leading cooperative of independent lumber and building materials dealers, has elected two new members to its Board of Directors: Adam Bauer, president and COO of HPM Building Supply, and Greg Goodale, vice president and director of purchasing at Riverhead Building Supply. Both Bauer and Goodale bring decades of industry experience and […]